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BATHROOMS

he bathroom is no doubt the ideal One of the favourite trends is
Bathrooms space for self-care rituals to take TERRAZZO. The nougat like pattern
Tplace and it should be designed allows bathroom design to be playful yet
by Stienie Greyling with tranquillity at top of mind. elegant. The splatters of colour whether
Colour is certainly on the agenda for
used as an initial inspiration on which to
2021. The explosion of vibrant colours base the bathroom, or as a small feature of
can be seen across interior and home tiles to brighten a bland wall; TERRAZZO
design. In terms of how this is emulated is definitely not going away.
in bathroom design, bright coloured tiles
and bold wall paper are splashing their Showers.
way onto bathroom walls. Warm neutral Walk-In showers are one of life’s ultimate
tones with a statement pop of colour such luxuries. One of the benefits of getting
as Orange brings all elements together. a walk-in shower is that one can install
The neutral tones in 2020 are expanding a shower head like a rain shower head,
into 2021. The key to the overall look which can be very relaxing. Frameless
is combining colours that complement shower doors are easy to clean and help
each other, whilst providing a variety of to make bathrooms look neater. They are
texture, tone and depth in the materials especially great for smaller bathrooms
used. as they make the entire area look bigger
Freestanding tubs can transform and are also often incorporated when
a bathroom in an instant. There are designing more luxurious spaces with
many options available. Some common minimal effort. Open showers are simple,
materials include acrylic, fiberglass elegant and increasingly modern, and
and ceramic. Natural stone, wood and there is no downside to having an open
metal tubs can be interesting features in shower.
bathrooms too.
A big trend carrying forward into 2021 Wall and floor tiles.
across tiles, wall panelling and cabinet Of course a real easy way of choosing
details, is a fluted design or ribbed bathroom tiles is to find a design that one
pattern. The look can be created using is simply mad about. It could be because
ribbed tiles, or if one is looking to inject of its colour, pattern or interesting shape.
natural texture, wood panelling offers a This will become the bathroom’s feature
great alternative. tile and can be used either as an accent

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