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On the bucket list? Freestanding baths
Increasingly the bathroom is seen as a design opportunity rather than simply a functional space. However, renovating a bathroom as trends change isn’t feasible for anyone, therefore we have seen a movement in cycling different accessories in and out as the seasons change to suit the individual as styles evolve.
But, of course, the long-standing ceramics and furniture stay the same. Such as the current item on everyone’s bucket list: the freestanding bath. Luxurious and full of statement, the freestanding bath is a vote for self-care, indulgence and me-time. Consumers are increasingly after larger bathtubs to replicate that five-star hotel bathroom experience. The perfect centrepiece as the style of the room may adapt and change, when it comes to renovations this is certainly high up on the list of ‘must haves’.
Comment by Richard Farrimond, Senior Product Manager, Heritage Bathrooms
Internatural climate friendly kitchen design on the rise
The latest furniture trends are taking an internatural approach to styling the UK home and kitchen, delivering an inspired blend of natural materials met with different cultures from around the world. Contemporary, modular furniture is pared back and linear by design, with generous island units dominating the kitchen once again. Look out for furniture that offers more than just storage space as lifestyle friendly features such as extra-tall, double stacked storage units, deep drawers, and automated hide and slide pocket doors will add form and function without impacting on the overall look and feel.
2023 will embrace botanical shades of nature with gentle grey, fresh white, and green blue colour palettes combined with different species of solid and veneered wood in varying degrees of texture – from rough sawn and brushed, through to fine grain and grooved surfaces. High contrast schemes will continue to dominate the contemporary home where two or more opposing colours, finishes or materials such as glass or wood, come together to create one complete scheme.
Comment by Angela James, Marketing Manager,
SycamoreLED.com
Layering Bathroom Lighting
LED ceiling spotlights with the addition of an illuminated mirror or mirror cabinet is always a good start to add functional lighting and an additional “wow factor” in the bathroom. However, adding suitably IP rated diffused LED Flexible strips or small LED Spotlights within a bathroom can create a stunning look. These can be situated within cupboards, alcoves, or shelves to add a bit of extra ambient lighting and highlight areas that would usually be quite dark.
Ambient lighting can often be overlooked in a bathroom in favour of a few spotlights in a ceiling, but there are many other options available to enhance any bathroom design.
Comment by Matt Phillips, Head of UK Operations, Rotpunkt 6 BKU FEBRUARY 2023
When choosing bathroom lighting, consideration should be given to the IP ratings of the products to ensure that they are safe to install in a particular area. Also, the colour temperature should be the same for each product to ensure consistency.
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