CHINTZ charming

A backdrop of pattern provides the perfect foil for functional fixtures and fittings, adding a cosy, lived-in touch. To keep from straying into traditional terrain, play with contrasting materials and styles – richly veined marbles, bold accent colours and a flash of clashing print will create an eclectic, modern look.

This bathroom features ‘Court Embroidery’ wallpaper from the ‘Historic Royal Palaces’ collection by Cole & Son, £130 per 10m roll (cole-and-son.com). ‘Rockwell’ bath, from £5,592, The Water Monopoly (thewatermonopoly.com). ‘Butterfly’ stool by Sori Yanagi for Vitra, £765, Heal’s (heals.co.uk)