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Bathrooms are probably the hardest-working area in a house these days, as we demand more of them than ever before.
To be successful, they should work as a practical space for the daily wash-and-go as well as being a haven dedicated to wellbeing and pampering.
“Long gone are the days when the bathroom was simply a functional space. People are moving away from the Victorian-style basic bathroom and towards the modern, spacious spa feel,” says Anthony Howells, bathrooms buyer for B&Q.
“They want the clean lines, minimalism, wet rooms and walk-in doorless showers, enhanced by chunky floating yet stylish fixtures such as units and frosted glass, which they see when they stay in hotels and want to replicate.”
He predicts that , where space allows, the popularity of free-standing baths – becoming more sculptural in shape – will continue to grow, as they provide a focal point in large bathrooms.
Experimenting both with design and colour is a growing trend, according to Rita Rendo Castro, sales and marketing manager at Catchpole & Rye.
Find out all about the latest styles for your home in this week’s edition.
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Weather for Falkirk
Monday 20 May 2013
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