{"id":2571,"date":"2024-04-22T15:39:44","date_gmt":"2024-04-22T15:39:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flatplanplus.io\/grazia\/?p=2571"},"modified":"2024-04-22T15:52:27","modified_gmt":"2024-04-22T15:52:27","slug":"the-great-bathroom-glow-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flatplanplus.io\/grazia\/2024\/04\/22\/the-great-bathroom-glow-up\/","title":{"rendered":"The Great Bathroom Glow-up"},"content":{"rendered":"

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THE GREAT BATHROOM GLOW-UP<\/h1>\n

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The trends, tiles and tubs to note now<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s arguably the most important room in your house to get right \u2013 a personal sanctuary where you can primp or power shower in peace. But it\u2019s not always easy to nail the bathroom glow-up, with many renovators feeling a certain amount of angst from the outset.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018There is a lot of choice out there when it comes to bathroom products and design options, so it\u2019s easy to feel overwhelmed,\u2019 says Alfie Guard, senior designer at Ripples Bathrooms in Beaconsfield. \u2018How I normally work with a client is to ask them to collect images of bathrooms they love, and we can then see if there is a running theme in their inspiration.\u2019 Ask yourself: what\u2019s absolutely non-negotiable? \u2018Perhaps a client has fallen in love with a roll-top bath or become obsessed with a statement tile. Usually, deciding on one element of the bathroom can help guide the rest,\u2019 he says.<\/span><\/p>\n

As well as employing the services of a specialist bathroom designer, who will guide you through the essentials, such as plumbing, electrics and layout, plus take the stress out of sourcing, think carefully about your budget. Guard says you can usually expect a 50\/50 split cost-wise across product and installation, with brassware finishes, traditional styles (over modern) and freestanding baths (rather than built-in ones) pushing the price up. Budget finalised, the fun begins. And if you need inspiration, the following trends will guarantee your bathroom is fit for the \u2019gram.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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White doesn\u2019t have to be high-maintenance<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

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1. THE ALL-WHITE SANCTUARY<\/span><\/h2>\n

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A white bathroom might sound high-maintenance but, done right, it\u2019s undeniably high impact. At Mallorca\u2019s Hotel Coraz\u00f3n, a luxury boutique hotel in the Tramuntana Mountains, one bathroom is practically a paean to the colour, with a bathtub hewn out of clay and steps forged out of local stone from the property. Want a similarly clean yet luxurious aesthetic? The hotel\u2019s owner, Kate Bellm, suggests \u2018integrating the faucets to hide any piping\u2019 and credits the design studio, Moredesign,<\/span> for <\/span>the bathroom\u2019s soft edges. \u2018They used their signature flow design throughout the hotel, where every possible edge was curved.\u2019
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Go green with a statement bathtub<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

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2. AVOCADO SUITE 2.0<\/span><\/h2>\n

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The avocado bathroom once gave exuberant ceramics a bad name, but not any more. BC Designs\u2019 Casini tub, glossed on the inside and matte on the outside, proves that green does belong in your bathroom (although, crucially, it\u2019s called khaki). And while it\u2019s probably best not to turn your whole suite green, with a tub, loo and basin in coordinating shades of everyone\u2019s favourite brunch item, a khaki bath, as the biggest item of furniture, is a statement worth making. \u2018For 2024, our bathrooms will be strongly inspired by nature and the surrounding elements. Earth tones, such as sage green, beige and light brown, will be widely used to create a relaxing atmosphere,\u2019 says Barrie Cutchie, design director at BC Designs. \u2018These colours will harmoniously blend with organic materials, such as wood and natural stone, infusing warmth and comfort into the bathroom.\u2019
<\/span>Casini in khaki, \u00a34,236, BC Designs<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

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3. BEDROOM BATHING<\/span><\/h2>\n

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The Bull Charlbury, a 14th-century inn that opened last year after extensive restorations, whose sister residence is Notting Hill\u2019s The Pelican, has the kind of bathrooms that demand an extra night\u2019s stay (room 6 has a wood-burning fire, for crying out loud). But for the ultimate soak, take inspiration from Loaf Cottage, where the tub has been given pride of place on its own reclaimed oak platform.
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4. THE SUSTAINABLE OPTION<\/span><\/h2>\n

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If sustainability\u2019s top of your agenda, consider floor-to-ceiling cork. Journalist Olivia Lidbury was inspired by Port, a boutique hotel in Eastbourne, which uses the material in its loos. \u2018I realised it could be an effective way to add warmth to what can feel like a sterile space,\u2019 she says. \u2018Cork is natural, antimicrobial, water-resistant and helps soften the acoustics.\u2019 She used Colour Flooring\u2019s Espira Corka Plank, \u00a359\/m2<\/sup>. Also think about how to save water if you\u2019re starting from scratch. \u2018The rise in the cost of living has made people more aware of the amount of waste water an average household produces,\u2019 says Ripples\u2019 Guard. He recommends an in-line regulator for new bathrooms, which is installed by professionals into the mains water line. A dual flush plate on your toilet, which allows you to save around nine litres of water for a standard flush, is another efficient option.<\/span><\/p>\n

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5. TOP-TO-TOE TILES<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

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As well as \u2018tile framing\u2019, micro tiles and plaster tiles, another trend is to use three contrasting tile designs in one bathroom. \u2018Mixing and matching tiles, whether through colour, shape, size or pattern, adds plenty of interest,\u2019 says Grazzie Wilson, head of creative at Ca\u2019 Pietra, who suggests choosing two striped tiles then an accented floor tile to make your trio. \u2018If carefully thought out, applying two, three or even more tile types can suit all tastes and decors. It\u2019s one of the most adaptable bathroom tile trends.\u2019\u00a0
<\/span>Stucco tiles, \u00a398\/m2<\/sup>, Marco tiles, \u00a389.38\/m2<\/sup>, both Ca\u2019 Pietra\u00a0<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

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MAKEOVER IN MINUTES<\/h4>\n

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Top to bottom: Towel hanger, \u00a399, <\/span>Ferm Living; <\/span>Cannister, \u00a329, <\/span>Arket; <\/span>Bathmat, \u00a360,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Matilda Goad; <\/span>Mirror, \u00a349, <\/span>Tikamoon; <\/span>Hand and body wash, <\/span>\u00a327, Sevin at <\/span>heals.com; <\/span>Candle, \u00a3175, <\/span>Loewe at <\/span>libertylondon.com; <\/span>Towels, from \u00a312, <\/span>Tekla; <\/span>Plant, \u00a338, <\/span>Conservatory Archives; <\/span>Bathroom unit, \u00a3399.95, Sklum<\/span><\/p>\n

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Words:<\/strong> Natalie Hammond. Photos: <\/strong><\/span>Kate Bellm<\/span><\/p>\n

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