INTERIORS
BATHROOMS TO MAKE A SPLASH
2. The new Note slim depth semi-countertop basin, from £248, by Roper Rhodes. Visit
www.roperrhodes.co.uk
3. Ex.t’s Frame collection, from £659, at C.P. Hart, Tunbridge Wells. Call 01892 570705 or visit
www.cphart.co.uk
that will complement both traditional and contemporary bathrooms continues to grow, and Laura Ashley Bathroom Collection’s high- performance, thermostatically-controlled shower systems are worth a look. There are four shower systems in their
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4. York concealed dual function shower system, from £595, from the Laura Ashley Bathroom Collection. Visit
www.lauraashleybathroomcollection.com
5. Smart Comfort Plus bathroom adapted for those with restricted
mobility, by Grohe. Visit
www.grohe.com
York range, all made from brass and fi nished in chrome, and featuring big, 200mm showerheads. The York concealed dual- function shower system has an adjustable length shower arm and a riser rail with single function handset. Helen Shaw, Laura Ashley Bathroom Collection’s Marketing Manager, said: “Beautifully complementing our York basin and bath taps and mixers, our stunning, premium shower systems are ideal for those looking to create a streamlined, coordinated bathroom design.”
Chic curves
Soft, sensual and perfect for creating a relaxing haven, curved shapes and gentle, rounded edges are set to dominate bathroom design in 2017. So right on trend is Waters Baths of Ashbourne’s fab new freestanding stone Breeze bath, with narrow ends designed to provide subtle support for your back and shoulders. It follows hot on the heels of the company’s popular stone Ellipse and acrylic Stream models. Director Anthony Smith said: “Curves
6. Oak antique pre-oiled grey engineered wood fl ooring, £52.50 per sq m. Visit
www.naturalwoodfl
oor.co.uk
provide a softer take on contemporary design and add a naturally elegant look and feel to the bathroom. Leading this trend, our beautiful, curved, freestanding baths are both practical and indulgent and will create a real focal point.”
ith nearly 90% of UK homes having at least one shower, demand for super-stylish shower systems
Essential extras
Roper Rhodes has introduced new additions to its contemporary sanitaryware ranges, and they’ve been designed to complement its fi tted and modular furniture. Their Note sanitaryware range now has a slim-depth, semi-countertop basin [2] for use with fi tted furniture with a minimum depth of 215mm. Bathroom fl ooring can be tricky to get right – it needs to be hardwearing, water- repellent and non-slip, but still look attractive and inviting to step on. We love the Antiqued Grey Oak range from Natural Wood Floor [6] – a simple, effective way to achieve the character and feel of an antique fl oor with a grey hue, without the time or expense of installing reclaimed wood. Pre-oiled fl ooring like this gets its attractive fi nish from natural oils and waxes, and it’s suitable for most types of fi tting (including installation over underfl oor heating). Characteristics such as knots and colour
are carefully chosen to refl ect the essence of oak and it’s available in several fi nishes: Coastal Grey, Distressed, Drift Wood, Grey White, Old White, Smoked White (as well as a pre-lacquered White-washed fi nish). And fi nally, with one in seven people
in the UK projected to be over 75 by 2040, future-proofi ng our homes is uppermost in many of our minds these days. Grohe has come up with the Smart Comfort concept – a number of different approaches aimed at helping older and physically impaired people to live independently in their own homes for as long as possible. The Smart Comfort Plus bathroom [5] has been designed for households where just one member of the household has restricted mobility, with additional areas and fi ttings provided to cater for them.
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