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MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL Which bathroom solution is the trendiest of them all? Our editors have selected their favourite trends to help you organize and style your bathroom. A whiff of fresh air A tiled rug Space Designed by Venetian Group, www.venetiangroup.ca, Photo by Larry Arnal, www.arnalpix.com When installing floor tiles, try this trendy border application that gives the illusion of an area rug in your bathroom. Be sure to variate the size or colour between the border and center tiles to create contrast between the two areas. We love the use of this weave tile in this stunning bathroom designed by venetian Group. looking for a discreet way to keep your bathroom smelling fresh? The next time you change your roll of Tp, add a couple drops of The healing Touch of Aromatherapy oil on the carton located in the centre of the roll. - www.affordableessentialoils.com Bath with a view What’s more serene than soaking in the tub while enjoying a breathtaking view? When renovating your bathroom, install a window above your tub and recreate this stunning piece of paradise designed by coates Design Architects. A little extra goes a long way choose a vanity with plenty of under-counter storage. We love this one from lowe’s as it has an additional shelf that can hold towels, toilet paper, soap etc. We’ve also spotted a trendy way to store your extra Tp! notice how the Tp is placed in basket on the shelf? love this! Keep a shelf looking tidy with baskets. Lowe’s, www.lowes.ca Off the floor and into the drawer Are you constantly picking towels off the floor that your hubby and kids leave behind after their morning shower? If so, integrating a built-in hamper in your bathroom is just the thing you need! Install one of these pull-outs and keep your bathroom tidy by tucking away your dirty laundry. Kitchen Resource Direct www.kitchenresourcedirect.com Easy to find Tired of scrambling to find your favourite hair products that always seem to end up at the bottom of the drawer? Why not install a pull-out hair product system to neatly organize all your hair products? We particularly love this one designed by Dura Supreme cabinetry. Open up your ceiling and gather inspiration from these beautiful skylight applications. Skylights, Velux, www.velux.ca Dura Supreme Cabinetry www.durasupreme.com These stunning skylights are operated via remote control. With the touch of a button, you can control the amount of natural light coming in your home. Wake up to blue skies after installing a skylight in your bedroom. We love the cathedral ceiling paired with two slim skylights in this master bedroom. THE CREATIVE POOL 56 Space designed by Coates Design Architects, Matthew Coates, www.coatesdesign.com Skylights, Velux, www.velux.ca Home Built by Wm. H. Fry Construction Company, www. billfryconstruction.com, Photo by Mark Pinkterton VI360