bathroom
Give it some metalTake your bathroom up a notch by adding fittings and fixtures with a metallic finish. Copper and brass are particularly popular for bringing some bling into your washroom.Less is more when it comes to getting this look right, though, so stick to the same metal throughout the space and hold back on introducing too much. This elegant bathroom, created by Emma Merry Styling, has been lifted by just a few key metallic elements. The brass complements the white walls and navy vanity unit for a subtle boost.
Treat it as a room firstRather than starting your bathroom plans with functionality at the forefront of your mind, look at the bones of the room. If you’re lucky enough to have something with existing character, as here, talk to your designer about how best to work this into your plans.In this design by ALL & NXTHING, a double basin nods to the chimney breast’s original purpose, with the microcement referencing both a mantelpiece and the ghost of a hearth. The designers have also opted for furniture that wouldn’t look out of place in a living room – a vintage sideboard is an excellent idea for bathroom storage if you have the space.
Don’t be afraid of the dark Here, RISE Design Studio shows how even a small bathroom can be made to feel like a sanctuary. The star of this space is the wall covering – clay plaster in a deep, warm grey. This takes away from too much of a ‘bathroomy’ feel, as do the interesting brass taps, the plant and the artwork, positioned so it can be appreciated from the tub.Browse the Houzz Professionals Directory for interior designers in your area.
Statement-making bathroomsWith Houzz research finding that bathrooms were one of the most renovated rooms in the UK last year, it isn’t surprising that homeowners are upping the ante when it comes to updating them. Gone are the days of the all-white bathroom; now, designers on Houzz are tapping into a desire for a bathing space homeowners can show off and, more importantly, retreat to for some quality relaxation time. Next year, Houzz expects to see more luxury finishes, statement tiles and bold colours in bathrooms. For homeowners looking to make a bigger statement, we predict we’ll see more pastel-coloured sanitaryware in soft pinks, greens and blues.Inspired to start your own home design project in 2020? Find the right professional on Houzz today.
Think proportionsJust as you might introduce fabrics with patterns and motifs in different scales to create interest and layering in a living room or bedroom, you can do the same with tiles in a bathroom, the smallest of which are these hexagonal tiles. And you needn’t use them in swathes – a small splash here or there can have more impact.
Metal-framed factory-style doors and windows“As a reaction to the ubiquitous uPVC doors and windows you find in many new-build homes, we predict these industrial-inspired doors and windows will be making a comeback. The use of smaller panes of glass as opposed to ultra-modern glazed walls creates a bit more of a cosy feel. “We don’t think these will just be used outside of the home. As they’re often a pricer option, we predict more of this style being used as internal doors and windows, as a feature. Examples of this could be en suite bathroom doors, wine cellar walls and porches. They’re a fantastic nod to the traditional but with a twist.” David & Mark, Forward FeaturesWhat do you think of these 2018 trends? Let us know in the Comments section
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