FIND YOUR STYLE
Where to spend, where to save and where to find the best accessories – our expert interior designer Andrew Griffiths shares his insider knowledge
If you don’t want to renovate your bathroom, but would like a quick update, here are my top tips. It goes without saying that you should invest in good fittings to avoid issues later down the line. After that, it’s all about the look and feel…
TEXTURE
Don’t feel limited to traditional finishes. There are great alternatives to tiled walls, with specialist plaster and microcement offering seamless, matt textures that can look incredible. Check out relentlessinteriors.com for inspiration.
PATTERN
A well-ventilated bathroom means you can say ‘yes’ to wallpaper. If necessary, you can add a decorator’s varnish over the top to protect it. Less of an investment than tiling, wallpaper delivers a big impact and opens up creative options, like the wonderful design below.
TILES
This is one area where it’s possible to make savings. If you’re on a budget, Topps Tiles has a good range of options, and the Classic range at Mandarin Stone has some excellent-value plain tiles, as well as bolder options. For smart flooring, Claybrook’s tiles deliver the look of marble at a fraction of the cost of the real thing.
COLOUR
The default may still be white, but there’s a growing appetite to introduce colour on everything from tiles to fittings. Ice-cream shades, such as the delicate green on this basin, offer a fresh feel and look softer than all-white high-gloss surfaces.
Rockwell basin in Willow on a frame, from £1,872, The Water Monopoly
LIGHTING
The rules of good lighting shouldn’t be forgotten when it comes to bathrooms. Consider introducing different levels, just as you would in any space, and, where possible, include dimmable options to soften the mood.
INSTANT UPDATES
If starting with a blank canvas isn’t on the agenda, here are some ideas to style your existing space
Plan in plenty of storage for a clutter-free bathroom. The Haze wall cabinet from Ferm Living delivers industrial edge
Get the spa feel with stylish soap bottles housed on the wall, topped up with your favourite products. The Little House Shop has got some great options
Add a touch of luxe with Black Poppy & Wild Fig Bar Soap from The Soap Co
Treating yourself to new towels is an easy and inexpensive way to add colour to you room or update your scheme. Check out H&M Home
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