gloomy. This is where a couple of neat tricks can come into play.


Take a look at the layout of the room. Is there a good natural light source? If so, position mirrors to take advantage of this, helping to bounce light around, and make things feel light and airy. If you want one, a walk in shower enclosure will do a much better job than, say a sliding door enclosure, at helping to keep that open plan feel. LED lighting is an excellent modern choice for bathrooms these days, and in a darker setting, it will certainly pay to have more than one lighting option at your disposal.


LED mirrors offer superb task lighting, and can play a supporting role to central


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lighting fixtures, especially when they come with infrared, hands-free switches and demisters. LED strip lighting is energy-efficient and could save you plenty on your bills.


Try to choose surfaces that reflect or play with light. Tiles with relief patterns or wall panels with silver flecks will all produce an intriguing effect when used in a dark setting.


FURTHER ADVICE ON ACHIEVING A DARKER BATHROOM SETTING


To summarise, here are some key bits of advice for achieving a darker bathroom interior: • Don’t feel restricted to blacks or greys—there are plenty of other dark


and moody colours which can be used


• Try to keep accessories to a minimum to maintain a feeling of space


• Large expanses of colour will make the room feel more spacious


• Always think about the balance between form and function—it is a bathroom after all!


• This is a contemporary trend so it will work better with modern products, rather than ornate, traditional elements


• Choose lighting carefully and add extra task lighting, where appropriate. By following this simple advice, self- builders can quickly and easily achieve a bathroom interior look that is dark, dramatic, and on-trend.


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