MATTE FINISHES

The influx of matte finishes hitting the market continues in 2017. In both bathrooms and kitchens, matte products are abundant and matte black tapware is becoming standard in both spaces. Bathroom accessories such as toilet brushes, toothbrush holders and soap dispensers are all widely available in matte finishes, as are kitchen appliances, cutlery and dinnerware. Don’t panic if your cupboards are filled with glazed or shiny ceramic dinnerware – the two finishes look great when mixed and matched on your dining table. However, the same can’t be said for the bathroom. If you choose matte black taps for your basin, carry this through to your tapware and accessories for a coordinated look. 1 Harrison & Lane Neo 16-piece cutlery set, $25, from The Warehouse.

2 Tapas mug, $9.95, and 3 Tapas salad bowl, $34.95, both from Country Road.