wraparound with stone

Marble is still very much the material of the moment, thanks to its natural elegance and subtle patterning. ‘Marble is a traditional material to use in bathrooms, always creating an elegant and timeless feel. Impressive, large slabs offer a great choice in shower areas,’ says Mandarin Stone’s Louisa Morgan. ‘recently, we’ve seen a modern twist to this classic material, with the use of stylish mosaics in an array of designs, such as hexagon, geometric, herringbone and so on.’ And there’s good news if wall-to-wall marble is out of your budget. ‘Faux-marble porcelains are now extremely realistic and offer a range of formats and finishes together with the ease of not having to seal the stone,’ says Morgan. While classic white marble – think carrara – is always a winner, if you’re after something that’s a bit different, look out for non-white and grey types of marble, such as green and pink variations.

Project details this bathroom combines large sheets of marble with the palest wood floors to create a light and airy showering space that blends in rather than jumps out. find similar Bianco carrara polished marble, from £456 per sq m, at capital...