Kitchens & BATHROOMS
Be inspired by this month’s sleek marble styles and playful textiles for a charming finishing touch
FLAWLESS SURFACES
For the most seamless of finishes in your bathroom that’s super easy to maintain, check out Mermaid Panels’ Elite collection, recently expanded with 28 new designs. Sleeker than tiles, these panels are contemporary, stylish and fuss-free. Not only is installation easier than regular tiles, it’s cheaper too, as they don’t need a specialist tiler, and you can rest assured that cleaning will be a breeze with no grout to scrub. The panels can be securely fixed to your existing surfaces and boast a completely waterproof core – no trims necessary! Choose from neutral designs reminiscent of natural materials, like marble and wood, for a sophisticated look.
Mermaid Elite panels in Marmo Migliore, £1,130.42 for a three-panel kit, Mermaid Panels
MIX IT UP
Say goodbye to elbow grease! With Smeg’s new retro-style hand mixer, you can up your baking game without any of the effort. With all the attachments needed to whip cream, whisk batter and mix dough, all bases are covered. It even has a backlit LED screen to display your chosen speed, and a timer for the utmost accuracy when baking tricky recipes, like meringue. Plus, the mixer adds a cute 1950s touch to your kitchen, especially if you’ve already got other Smeg appliances! There’s an array of shades to choose from, including Pastel Blue, Mint Green and Cream. Priced at £149.95.
SLEEK AND SIMPLE
If your bathroom is feeling lacklustre, why not update the hardware for something a little shinier? Thanks to its silver metallic design, Mira Showers’ new Mira Minimal range will add a hint of luxury to your space, while providing a compact solution for smaller showers. It even has CoolShield technology, so you don’t have to worry about scalding yourself on the valve. Prices for the Mira Minimal start at
£108.33.
The buzz
Bring the sunshine to your kitchen with Walton & Co’s Bumblebee Ochre collection. Combining a ravishing shade of mustard with a sweet bee motif, the range includes tea towels, £9.99 for a set of two, and handy double oven gloves, £17.99.