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spathroom Add accents of luxury

If you’re keen to make some bigger changes,
Creating a try swapping some of your fixtures and fittings
for a more luxe alternative. A basic white sink
could be traded for a striking artisanal basin, or
you could swap plain cabinetry for something
more refined in marble or even wood.
Will adding a trend-ticking new
bathroom add value to your home,
Swapping old fixtures for new ones is another
and how can you achieve it? quick update but avoid the chrome and go for
burnished copper or brass instead.

Brushed brass shower, £605, Roper Rhodes
hen we think about ‘dream homes’, The biggest bathroom trend for 2024 is the
a luxurious bathroom can often ‘spathroom’ - yes, you guessed it, a spa-like
Wspring to mind. You know the kind: a bathroom. A space that feels luxe and serene,
rolltop bath, a rainfall shower, stylish tiles and light and warm at the same time, where you can
elegant fixtures, with large windows and a feel unwind and melt away your cares. It’s a wellness Consider your storage needs
of airiness and light. The epitome of self-care, space, as much as it is a practical requirement. Nothing ruins the relaxing vibe more than
if you like. clutter – whether it’s toilet rolls in their
packet on the floor, or kids’ bath toys
Budget is a big consideration, of course, and
Sadly, that’s not usually the case in most regular if you’re thinking of recreating this luxurious overflowing, great storage is an essential in
homes – and that’s fine. Most of us don’t have aesthetic in your own home, you might be creating the right feel. A stylish vanity unit
the luxury of time to indulge in a spa-like concerned about the cost, and whether you can be used to display those items you want A clean aesthetic
experience on a daily basis, after all. But if can recoup it when the time comes to sell your to be seen – such as fancy products, candles Bathrooms should, above all else, feel clean, so
your bathroom is bringing you down, and you home. Typically, an updated bathroom can or plants – but you’ll need somewhere to lean into this with your decor choices. Abandon
want to create a sense of glamour in the most potentially add around 5% to the value of your hide away all those unsightly things too. bold colours for soothing, neutral tones in your
everyday of spaces, there’s much that can be home, so if you’re careful with the purse strings, tiles and paintwork, such as classic clean white,
done, even without an extravagant budget. making these changes can make your home or warm beige tones. You can easily paint over
more valuable. tiles if your budget won’t stretch to a refit, and
Barham Milk roller blind, there are many options for vinyl stickers to cover
So, how can you turn your bathroom into your Thomas Sanderson unsightly floors too.
own private sanctuary?
Make a bigger change
If your bathroom is totally tired and makes you
feel more drab than fab, consider whether a
bigger overhaul is what it really needs. Do you
Quality linens have space for a separate bath and shower?
You’d never find a scratchy towel in a A freestanding tub screams indulgence, while
five-star spa, so treat yourself to a bale nothing feels fancier than a walk-in shower
of ultra-soft, super fluffy towels and enclosure – and if you can squeeze both into your
bathrobes, for the cheapest and quickest space, it will always feel decadent. Careful layout
way to update your bathroom. plans are key, as well as buying the best you can
afford if you’re thinking of selling in the future, so
Retreat knitted towels, from £3, b&m your bathroom stands the test of time and offers
real quality.

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