CLEAN START
I’ve not had a bath in about three years, but before you judge (or run a mile), it is of course because I’m more of a shower person. Many people, I know, love a soak in the tub, and for some it’s an almost meditative experience, or even a chance to catch up on the latest boxset. Whatever your bathing preference, the bathroom is no longer simply a place to get clean and, as a result, the way we plan and decorate it goes beyond pure function. Forwardthinking brands are designing products which encourage us to use the bathroom as a living space and, far from the sometimes clinical looks of the past, materials, colour, texture and pattern are now as important here as in any other room in the house. Technology is still creeping in too, so whether you’re all for Wi-fi while you wash, or you’d rather just relax with a luxury candle, we’ve rounded up the best ideas and bathroom innovations for you.