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BATHROOMS

Bathrooms

by Stienie Greyling

reece might be the birthplace
of Philosophy and Democracy,
Gbut it seems that it is also the
birthplace of the oldest bathtub that has
yet been discovered. The bathtub was
designed for the Queen’s bathroom in the
Palace of Knossos in Crete and dates all Palace of Knossos
the way back to the Minoan epoch.
Comfort and style dominate bathtubs
in 2024. Relaxation and rejuvenation
have never felt nor looked so good. With coverings built to stand the test of time, bathroom colour scheme. These don’t
stunning designs, they create a spa-like from the pull-out tray to the towel rails, need to be colourful to make a memorable
experience right at home. Whether it is a wall-mounted accessories and cabinets. design statement.
free-standing tub with smart temperature Tiles are breaking out of their purely When designing a minimalist and
control or a built-in soak-in tub functional role, cementing their spot on modern bathroom, stick to neutral tones,
surrounded by mood lighting, bathtubs artistic bathroom décor ideas. Be it an but keep things exciting and varied by
set the base for the ultimate sanctuary. elaborately patterned backsplash or a layering tiles of different materials for
When it comes to furnishing the statement floor, creative tiles define the different sections in the space.
bathroom, one of the wettest rooms in the visual impact of a bathroom. Artistic In 2024 natural materials are becoming
home, the quality of the materials used tiles can also be subtle, incorporating an integral part of bathroom design.
makes a huge difference, using top quality unique bathroom tile trends that suit the Organic textures like wood, stone and

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