Tabla de contenidos para February 2024 en Living Etc

@pip.rich I’m at the layering stage of my house refurb. Actually, that’s not strictly true – both bathrooms still need a complete redo (though I’ve grown a Stockholm syndrome-esque attachment to the all-over 1980s Laura Ashley print in one of them), but in rooms like my snug and bedroom I’m now able to start adding the elements which make them more plush. And this is the bit I’ve been waiting for. The fun part, the soft furnishings and the fabrics. Happily, they don’t need to be expensive. For my bedroom I bought a vast rug in the Wayfair sale that has a graphic abstract print in fuchsia, blue and buttercup yellow. My husband, tactfully, said ‘well, it certainly adds something,’ and he’s right, it does. It makes the whole room…

in the search for sustainable biomaterials, almost nothing is off the table. We’ve seen ‘grown’ decor made from mushrooms, leather made from banana skins, even house bricks made from sugar cane. The world’s crops, whether edible or otherwise, are undoubtedly an expanding arena for material designers – and in many cases, help to further the cause of responsible design as well as being aesthetically pleasing. One of our latest discoveries is a food waste so small you’ve probably never even thought about it as waste at all. The little pits left over after you’ve enjoyed a bowl of olives? These scraps are being transformed into incredible new materials that can be used to create furniture, and more, for your home. But before we get into those, olive waste isn’t just…

it all began with a phone call from Nik asking, ‘If we find a house, will you help us with the interior?’ remembers designer Gaia Venuti of the apartment she recently restyled for a couple of friends in Milan. Gaia is something of a polymath, with a background in fashion and accessories design. Being an avid collector of vintage and contemporary pieces evolved into setting up her concept store, Bahama Mama, which in turn led to the creation of her interior design offshoot, GaiaHomeProject. Nik, meanwhile, is fashion director for dLUI, the men’s supplement to la Repubblica newspaper, and Fabio is a radio presenter for Discoradio. It was a meeting of creative minds when they came together to work on this project. Fabio and Nik had been living in Nik’s…

WANDERLUST WALLS Far-flung destinations are exactly what we want to be dreaming about at this time of year, which is why GP & J Baker’s new Faraway wallpaper collection has arrived at exactly the right moment. Inspired by the romance of travel, the collection embraces the Threads palette of earth, sand, ocean and mineral tones, with painterly textures and artisanal motifs. Our pick is Santa Fe, a diffused ikat design from an original hand-painted grasscloth – the ideal backdrop for a sophisticated sitting room.…

1 FLUTED FINISH Fluting has made its way onto furniture, accessories and even kitchen islands, so it’s no wonder it’s a popular choice among contemporary designers for fireplaces. The finish adds a textural layer to a space while still feeling calm – perfect for a more minimalist scheme. In this living room by Los Angeles and New York-based practice Kes Studio, the finish helps cement the desired feel of the space. ‘In this particular room, we were trying to create a calm and earthy setting,’ explains the studio’s founder, Kara Smith. ‘With the fireplace as such a focal point, we thought a combed plaster would give the right amount of interest and calmness the room needed, playing off the other materials and colours used throughout.’ 2 CURVED SHAPES Curves have…

THE NATURAL FURNITURE COMPANY Many are aware of the use of cork for flooring, but it also makes a great wall covering. It’s a highly sustainable material and has a bunch of health benefits, too – it’s moisture resistant, dust resistant, sound and heat insulating, very durable and the harvesting of cork actually reduces greenhouse gases. What’s not to love? We like The Natural Furniture Company, and also Portugaliacork. HOUSE OF HACKNEY Even though you think you might know what House of Hackney has to offer in the way of wallpaper, its products take on a whole new lease of life at its enchanting flagship store at St Michael’s in London. Each room is like a magical new world – it’s definitely worth a visit. NAT MAKS We first set…

CLEAN SWEEP New Works is one of those sources that delivers, time and again, on beauty and quality – and so it goes that its new upholstered furniture, designed by Joel Fjällström, is everything we could want. The sofa and armchair feature a curved upper backrest that feels sculptural but light; choose from a plinth or an extended base depending on how dramatic you want the look. Shore three-seater sofa with plinth, from £3,969, New Works ETHEREAL CHIC With 10 unique vases on offer, the new collection from Sophie Bille Brahe is the Danish jewellery designer’s first foray into Murano – and what a way to begin. Each vase is handmade in Murano, Italy, featuring the brand’s escargot spiral shape in blush and pearl opaque tones. We’ll be dreaming of…

1 START SMALL There’s nothing more overwhelming than facing a large room filled with stuff without a game plan of how to declutter it. Sue Spencer, a professional declutter at A Life More Organised, suggests starting small. ‘Start with a sock, underwear or cutlery drawer – it’s not overwhelming, you can test out your method then enjoy the benefits when you get dressed every morning,’ she says. By dividing the job into manageable stages you’re less likely to feel overwhelmed at the job at large – but be sure to stick to your individual tasks rather than become side-tracked. ‘We recommend fully decluttering a space before you move on,’ says Dave Holliday, designer and organiser at ShelfGenie. ‘Doing so will build up confidence because you will be able to see…

You might not have given much thought to the decorative plaster in your home. So often, it goes unnoticed but these subtle wall embellishments are the key to bringing interest and texture to your space. It’s the ultimate secret ingredient, ‘like the tip on a French manicure,’ says interior designer Lucinda Martin. It’s relatively straightforward to add and inexpensive, too, but what else might you need to know? We speak to the specialists to find out. Cornicing or coving is the plasterwork that covers where two walls join. A clever tactic that conceals any terrible paint job, it helps your home look and feel more refined. Cornicing is the more detailed and traditional form and coving is pared back and contemporary, often characterised by a smooth curve. ‘The design and…

1 THE GREAT OUTDOORS If finding the space for a gym inside the home is too challenging, opt for an outdoor alternative with OUT-FIT by Studio Adolini for Ethimo. It’s an all-in-one, open-air ‘fitness room’ with a teak and metal frame, complete with a punchbag, weights bench and gymnastic rings. Price on request, Studio Adolini for Ethimo 2 ACCESSORISE AND EXERCISE If you need encouragement to get into the gym, the Fitness collection range of accessories by Giobagnara and Poltrona Frau is the stimulus you need. From €640, Poltrona Frau x Giobagnara 3 ALL THE GEAR A fashion-forward aesthetic in the gym doesn’t have to just relate to the clothes you wear. The Essential collection by Korean brand Foundy offers materials such as bamboo, hand-stitched leather, solid beech wood and…

GOING OFF-GRID After all the buzz and busyness of Christmas, the new year can feel like an opportunity for a welcome reset and, frankly, a bit of a break. That’s why January and February are the perfect months for a getaway – and this year we’ve got our eye on a new cabin retreat by a company called Re that delivers nature-based relaxation with a luxe twist. Brought to life by Ellipse Design Studio, the off-grid cabin features panelled wood walls and cork floors, candy-stripe upholstery and beautiful terrazzo-style Foresso worktops; a pizza oven, yoga mat and stylish tea and coffee facilities are provided, as are toiletries by chic brand Kankan. Almost all of the electricity is supplied by solar power, too, so you can enjoy true green credentials. And…

AT FIRST BLUSH There’s something dreamy about this inner-urban Melbourne home, once a tired Victorian build with badly thought-through extensions, now a charming mix of the heritage and the contemporary. Perhaps it’s the palette of materials: oiled timber, raw concrete, galvanised steel and a subtly pigmented pink bagged brick that feels both delicate and reassuringly earthy at the same time. Designed by Architecture Architecture for clients who wanted the house to feel ‘like a garden path’, built by Moon Building Group and with garden design by Amanda Oliver Gardens, it’s a celebration of tactility, of the play of light, and of craftsmanship.…

OPPOSITES ATTRACT Taking inspiration from the Arts and Crafts movement, the generously sized bathroom in this Edwardian home in north London melds traditional architecture and detailing with a balanced blend of contemporary tones and a coral-patterned wallpaper. ‘The scheme is subtly pared back, so the colours and textures have space to sing,’ explains designer Emma Perkin, director of Emil Eve Architects. ‘The yellow is bright and makes a lovely contrast to the blue, but it is soft enough to still feel harmonious.’ An iconic freestanding footed roll-top bath from Drummonds has been modernised with a dusky pink tone. LUXE LUSTRE The large space allowed for a separate wet-room shower aside from the traditional bathing space, covered in sunny-hued Moroccan Zellige tiles. The high-gloss tiles capitalise on the light that floods…

TREND SPOTTER It’s no secret that we’re fans of Julian Chichester, but we have to say the brand has smashed its AW collection: all walnut, rattan and lacquered furniture. Hitting the key trends for this year is the Canopy dining table with its sociable asymmetrical shape, dark chestnut wood top and a base in nickel, bronze or brass – your choice. We’re personally drawn to the nickel finish for the cool-toned twist it adds to an otherwise warm wood piece – but either way, this special design is sure to have dinner guests talking.…

Amongst many incredible pieces at London Design Festival back in September, one of the most uplifting was Rio Kobayashi’s Manus Manum Lavat, or ‘One hand washes the other’ in Latin. Each work from the designer and maker was created in collaboration with friends, from other designers and artists to DJs and chefs. There were many standout pieces, but possibly our favourite was the Piece of Cake sofa – a playful take on modular design, in collaboration with Flavia Brändle, that can be pulled apart and rearranged to suit (and also features another new favourite of ours, the personal side table). Covered with fabric from Peter Pilotto x Christopher De Vos’s Phase 02 collection, this is an incredibly joyful and convivial piece.…

1 WALL TO WALL Designed in collaboration with designer Henry Wilson and Brad Swartz Architecture, this narrow, 15ft home is bookended by two glass brick walls, so despite the small square footage, all the rooms are lofty and light. There’s a cohesive feel, with almost every space featuring glass blocks, and they diffuse the light beautifully. ‘I think most of us have got past the trauma of the 1980s and 1990s glass block windows in bathrooms, and that, combined with glass bricks now being available for building, has allowed for them to again be considered a great option for treating a facade,’ says Brad. ‘Glass blocks have particular value on inner city homes, but can be suitable for any project that needs to balance privacy with access to light.’ 2…

MAKING SHAPES Fresh from Zinc Textile’s fab Superstars collection, the Plan B crewel embroidery fabric is a fitting homage to the daring shapes and colours of the 1970s. Sofa in Plan B in Tobacco, Z762/01, £170m; Magnetite wallcovering in Goldsand, ZW146/01, £551 a roll; cushion in Dallesandro in Cognac, Z761/05, £164m, all Zinc Textile…

PRESENT PERFECT We’re thrilled that the 70s are back in a big way – this is a design decade so rich in inspiration, from earthy colour palettes to grounding materials like wood and rattan, that we could never get bored. So naturally, this bathroom in a family home in London has us considering a complete overhaul of our own. Microcement walls in a terracotta finish make the space feel slightly Mediterranean, but then, oh!, there’s a splash of terrazzo, a hint of marble and that gloriously rich wood-framed mirror. It’s an example of an interior that draws on the very best bits of the past – the textures and colours that feel fun and playful – and brings them firmly into the present. See more of this house on page…

as co-president of Atlantic Records, the legendary music label with a roster that reads like a who’s who of big-league international artists, it’s fair to say that Briony Turner has a pretty busy schedule. Which is why, when it came to designing her home, particularly while pregnant with her son George, she did the smart thing and called in reinforcements. Backup came from Hackney-based interior designer Michelle Kelly, whose husband, Iain, is also in the music industry. It was thanks to this serendipitous link that Briony had seen and admired several of Michelle’s previous projects. ‘I’m not very brave if left to my own devices but I love Michelle’s style and basically begged her to help me recreate that energy for my family,’ Briony says. ‘What I really wanted was…

Can we dig into the colour of a room that’s built upon neutral surfaces? It wouldn’t appear so at first glance – but let the eyes rove around and the senses become accustomed to a milder palette and suddenly colour is jumping out from every which way. It just feels so inviting. The earthy ginger carpet creates a rich, cosy base with a hint of spice, while the puce-rose-blush hue of the sofa adds to the balmy sunset palette. Stir in natural tones and materials, such as the woven wicker table lamp, ceiling colour, animal-patterned cushion and the sprinkling of red here and there, and you have a space that you want to invite friends into yet equally want to quietly curl up and hibernate in. Are you feeling that…

Curved, angular; patterned, plain; big, small and everything in between: your sofa is a scheme-defining furniture purchase – and probably one of the biggest you’ll make for your home. No wonder, then, that it can be such a paralysing decision – but if you allow yourself to be creative, it’s a fun one too, giving you the opportunity to play around with shape, colour, pattern and texture to your heart’s content. Of course, before you can get to those bits, there’s the vital process of measuring up. This isn’t just about practicality: it’s also about ensuring that it balances a room, rather than overwhelming (or underwhelming) it. ‘You must think about what will function well within your available space, how it will look in an aesthetic sense when set against…

SET IN STONE Of course StoneLeaf’s new Parisian showroom was going to be beautiful; the French company’s natural stone sheets are stunning to behold. The products are very clever, too – the sheets are backed with resin and fibreglass, creating a flexible, lightweight alternative to solid stone. The showroom is the place to go to see the finishes in action: a kitchen splashback appears to be clad in liquid gold, a home office nook in the softest pink. Visit the showroom at 23 Rue de Cléry, 75002 Paris…

When it comes to decluttering a room, there are a whole host of tips, tricks and hacks you can try, but in some cases, it might help to adopt a more holistic approach. That’s exactly what lagom teaches. The Swedish ideology is all about living a balanced, moderately paced life, both at work and at home. It’s about hitting that sweet spot in the middle of having too much and too little – the Goldilocks position, if you will. You’ve probably heard of hygge, perhaps even niksen, and lagom is essentially another way of living a more stress-free life. ‘Lagom (pronounced lay-gom) is a Swedish word meaning everything in moderation, and roughly translates to “not too much, not too little”,’ explains Niki Brantmark, founder of My Scandinavian Home and author…

1 ADD A PULL-OUT WORKTOP Worktop space is valuable, but for a small kitchen that’s not overloaded with surface space when you’re not cooking, designers are turning to extendable worktops. ‘To amplify this compact space, we incorporated a pull-out countertop that immediately adds that level of versatility to a working yet premium kitchen.’ Tala Fustok, founder of Tala Fustok Studio 2 USE WINDOWSILLS In a London home, architect Robert Houmøller paid close attention to the interaction between the kitchen’s worktop and windows to make the most of the space. ‘Bringing the sill height down to worktop level results in a deeper, more generous worktop as the windows are set within the depth of the wall, as well as maximising the light and views. Not having a splashback means there is…

Izza, Marrakech, Morocco IN A SENTENCE A joyful fusion of Moroccan decorative arts and contemporary design, inspired by the creative minds of the 1960s and 1970s – think Jack Kerouac, Grace Jones and Yves Saint Laurent. DESIGN DOWNLOAD That legendary Morocco-based designer Bill Willis gives his name to the bar here is indicative of how his opulent style has inspired the hotel’s interior designer and architect beyond anything else. Still, there are plenty of modern touches, including tadelakt walls with zellige detailing and individually sourced fabrics for each room. ON THE MENU The menu has Moroccan, Arabian and Mediterranean influences, but it’s the breakfast we want to shout about: the Moroccan crushed avocado with sourdough and harissa egg is no ordinary toast. CULTURE CORNER Izza prides itself on its vast…

SMALL-FORMAT TILES Mosaic and other small-scale tiles are making a comeback – and they’re being used all over the kitchen for maximum impact. Bold is best when it comes to this look: take your lead from the Spanish architects behind this imaginative space and choose vibrant orange – mint green and cobalt blue also work well. Just don’t go for white grouting – you’ll thank us when it comes to cleaning. Kitchen designed by Estudio Gonzalo del Val and Toni Gelabert Arquitecte BUTTER YELLOW A few years back, the fashion world was dressing like a ‘stick of butter’ in shades of soft yellow and cream. Now it looks like the dairy-inspired phenomenon is heading our way – and, actually, we’re pretty into it. A light buttery yellow is the hue…

For compact bathrooms, prioritise the pieces that will make the most impact. Instead of investing in expensive paint or tiling, opt for a statement bath that will maximise the aesthetic appeal of your space and create a real talking point. The Sacker bath by Lefroy Brooks is the perfect contemporary take on freestanding roll-top designs and has the appearance of being made from a solid block of ceramic. Stainless-steel surfaces in unexpected settings such as the bathroom can really elevate the space. We often create bespoke finishes with partners such as DGS Fabrications. Another material we use is cast iron, as a panel in place of tiling – it ages beautifully with a unique patina over time. In a recent project, we reused a resin test panel originally made for…

gloss and glamour Finished in a crystalline lacquer, the glam Céramique table light comes in three styles. The down version (left) makes a practical reading lamp; the side projection shines a horizontal beam; while the upward version (right) is ideal for creating a soft ambience. £769 each, Ronan Bouroullec for Flos DOWN MEXICO WAY The Maya collection by Curiousa, which merges both ceramic and glass in playful pendants and table lamps, is a slightly new direction for the studio, renowned for its coloured glass lighting. Harking back to its founder Esther Patterson’s ceramicist roots, the lighting pays homage to ancient Mayan temples and Aztec patterns and motifs through its angular silhouettes. From £575, Curiousa GOLDEN HOUR Inspired by the warm hues of a sunset, the divine Aster and Fero ceramic table…

GEOMETRY LESSON The Imperialis collection by Omexco is a series of marquetry wallcoverings available in art deco-inspired patterns and a variety of colours. Made from Japanese kiri wood, this unique panelling will elevate any setting. The geometric forms highlight the beauty of the grain of the wood while the colours bring a fresh aesthetic. From £205.40m, Omexco a cut above With a classy injection of colour, the Botanical cabinet by award-winning British furniture maker Kevin Stamper is a display of fine, contemporary marquetry. The intricate panel design is crafted from hand-dyed sycamore veneer; the unit made from fumed English oak and fumed burr oak veneer. This is craft and innovation at its best. From £8,500, Kevin Stamper TOP TABLE Spanish studio Atelier d’Art JC produces truly exquisite straw marquetry designs that…

modular furniture has no bigger cheerleader than USM, the Swiss company that has pioneered a versatile approach to furniture design for more than 60 years. We spoke to group creative director Katrin Eckert to find out more. What is it about modular design that works for the way we live now? The pandemic shone light on how we need to adapt to new challenges. People don’t work in one job for their entire life and most will move home – it’s difficult to invest in furniture if you don’t know if it will fit into your next apartment. USM is designed to change with your needs. A huge shelving unit can become two smaller sideboards… the possibilities are almost endless. USM has a sleek, industrial aesthetic – what inspired this?…

the science of styling is a curious thing: an alchemy of practical know-how, visual balance, knowledge of design – both past and present – an ability to interpret future trends and, of course, that indefinable sprinkle of magic. It seems portentous then to discover that Jean-Christophe Aumas’ apartment was inhabited in the early 19th-century by a ‘famous Parisian sorcerer, fortune-teller and magician’. Alongside his reputation as one of the most genial people in the industry, Jean-Christophe’s artistic direction is considered among the best in the field. Before launching his agency, Singular, he headed the visual identity department at Louis Vuitton under the helm of Marc Jacobs. Now his original touch is coveted by a client list that reads like the pages of Vogue: brands such as Celine, Schiaparelli, Brioni and…

‘Fantastic decision-makers with an incredible eye’ is how interior designer Verity Woolf describes the creative owners of this Victorian north London home who asked her to elevate its schemes seven years after an extensive architectural renovation. ‘Their children had grown and their home was ready to evolve,’ says Verity. ‘They also wanted to put their art collection in a new context, synthesise some of the spaces and introduce a softly glamorous 1970s atmosphere.’ Passionate about design-led furniture and unusual one-off pieces, the couple have collections that reflect their personalities. ‘They have no desire to be showy; instead, they are more interested in how art and furniture can sit together in the right context,’ explains Verity. ‘They wanted comforting room schemes and to feel connected to everything around them. I knew…

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TAKE TO THE FLOOR Unveiled during this month’s Maison&Objet, Deirdre Dyson’s stunning 2024 collection, Graduation, is the soothing wash of colour our homes need. Employing the designer’s signature tonal grading, the nine new designs take inspiration from the natural world – think lush landscapes, soothing seascapes and autumnal berried hedgerows. Colour takes centre stage, a contrast to the graphic Angles collection from last year; instead, the palette does the talking. We’re particularly enjoying Plumberry (those aforementioned hedgerow hues) and the pleasingly rich Heliotrope (pictured on the wall, here).…

Designer Laura Torregrossa’s homeware offering is a thoroughly European affair: each of the pieces from her Paris-based interior design brand, Marbera, is crafted in Italy from buried gems like marble and onyx. The stone is sourced by Laura from around the world, chosen for its superior quality; it’s then turned into coffee tables, side tables, stools, vases, lampshades and more. If you’re particularly picky, you can even create a bespoke piece, selecting your preferred stone, finish, design and cut. The end result? Pieces that feel like precious gems in themselves.…

Walk-in closets may always be the more aspirational storage goals for homeowners, but some of the latest built-in wardrobe designs are making a case for pulling closets out into the open. Often fitted directly across a wall (unlike moveable armoires, an age-old precursor to closets), built-in wardrobes can be made to measure, designed as custom storage solutions for awkward and unusable wall space, or bedrooms that lack proper closets. Upping the ante, architects have even started to pull them away from the wall entirely, creating wardrobes akin to floating closets anywhere throughout the home. ‘Built-in wardrobes have many advantages: They help to store many things in a space-saving way, and help to create a tidy and reduced feeling of space – the architecture comes into its own better,’ says Mark…

1 ON THE GRID Uniform storage can help create a sense of order. ‘Using a grid-like design for open-space storage systems allows shelving to blend in harmoniously with the overall space,’ says Kyle May, principal and architect at Kyle May, Architect. ‘It’s a cleaner, more streamlined look, regardless of the various items you place in the storage system.’ These designs also allow you to strategically use negative space by placing items on select shelves, while intentionally keeping others empty, giving your objects – and overall spaces – visual breathing room. 2 MIRROR, MIRROR You can infuse elegance into even the most functional pieces using light and clever tricks to make open storage a visual delight. ‘Light and shadows are magical elements that can transform open storage into something extraordinary,’ says…

Everyone has a health and wellbeing routine that works for them. Some go for daily walks, some practice the rituals of yoga, while others find that an intense HIIT workout or a strength training session is the perfect fix for the mind and body. If exercising at home is preferable, but you have a varied fitness plan, how can you create a space that blends style and function to ensure it inspires and assists you in committing to a consistent workout schedule? Róisín O’Connor, founder and creative director of Studio O’Connor, has worked on both luxury hospitality and residential schemes to create a five-star gym experience, and says it all begins with understanding your own routine to ensure the layout of the space doesn’t become an afterthought. ‘Home gyms are…

SHAPE SHOW There is so much pleasure to be had in noticing clever little details, and that’s certainly the case with this red clay tile-cladded extension in north London by Bureau de Change. There are four tile shapes, each of a different traditional profile, brought together to create a fun, ornate and texturally interesting take on a tiled facade. TWIST AND TWIRL ‘Light and airy’ doesn’t begin to describe what London studio Artefact has created with Pirouette House, a ex-local authority home in Islington. This is no ordinary extension: the floor plan pirouettes (there’s the namesake) around a single triangular blue column. It’s that column, along with the other pops of colour – a yellow bookshelf here, a terracotta staircase there – that add so much charm to this build.…

Think about choosing finishes with a neutral tone – this often makes spaces feel larger than they are. In a compact kitchen, neutral cabinets and work surfaces provide a more seamless aesthetic, which automatically looks less cluttered and crowded. As kitchens are one of the spaces that cost the most to refurb, muted cabinetry and wall shades also help to create a timeless feel, which improves longevity. Remember, you can always add layers or moments of maximalism with accessories. Open shelving helps to personalise a kitchen by providing the opportunity to style it with indoor plants, vases, artisanal ceramics or small paintings. While cabinetry is great for hiding practical utensils and pots and pans, mixing it up with open shelves makes the scheme more homely with a variety of textures…

GREAT HORIZONS This kitchen in a south London features an elegant mix of tactile finishes but dimensions also came into play with the design. ‘The ceiling is slightly low, so we designed the kitchen to flow the entire length of the space,’ says Liane Burrett, senior design consultant at Roundhouse, who worked with Kalli-Architecture & Design. ‘The very long horizontal forms allow the room to breathe.’ COPPER CRAFT Floating above the sink area are cupboards wrapped in copper with an appealing antique patina, which brings a hit of warmth and further tactility to the kitchen. The orangetinted metal bounces off the coordinating veining of the island’s striking Dekton marble-inspired surface, which integrates the radiant soft, natural tone with the blocky dark shapes that define the space. COFFEE CORNER This luxurious…

WARM BEIGE The colour of the moment, a cocooning yellow-toned brown-beige is the perfect paint shade for anywhere you want to relax and get cosy – including your living room and, yes, your bathroom. It makes the space feel a little less sparse, a little more homely – and invites you to bring in similarly earthy hues through wood, warm metals and ceramics. LB 1144 Classic bath shower mixer tap with standpipes in Silver Nickel; Ashcombe double-ended bath, both Lefroy Brooks. For a similar wall colour, try Leather V, Paint & Paper Library DARK-HUED MARBLE Last year, black marble was a hit in kitchens; this year, it’s the bathroom’s turn to go dark with dramatically veined stone on every surface. For a spa-like feel, pick a green tone that carries…

HOT STUFF It’s not exclusively for bathrooms, but the Square Bench radiator by Italian company Tubes Radiatori is an infinitely useful addition to your shower space, being as it is a handy seating and storage spot as well as source of heat. The plug-and-play design means you can move it from room to room, and its sleek form – available in a range of colours – means that it looks smart in all but the most traditional spaces. Square Bench radiator, from around £1,500, Bathroom Design Studio London SUPPORT ACT Statement-making they may be, but there’s a real versatility to the Tristano and Isotta basins by Artelinea, available from C.P. Hart. In a choice of more than 50 finishes, the light, cage-like structure looks chic with a glass wash bowl…