Refurbishment and Restore Issue 18 2019 | Page 8

Blending traditional and contemporary styling for a beautiful bathroom Combing traditional styling with contemporary interiors trends has seen a rapid rise in popularity among homeowners and interior designers alike. Charlie Williams, interior designer at Heritage Bathrooms, shares her top five tips on how you can get the look. Work with prints & patterns Elegant floral wallpaper prints can bring a traditional twist to even the most ultra- modern of bathroom suites. This image of the Victoria Suite by Heritage Bathrooms, which featured in Houzz’s Best of 2019, is a beautiful example of how patterned wallpaper can be used to create a sleek and charming look. If you’d prefer to stick with tiling, then off-set traditional pieces, such as a Victorian style high-rise basin, with on-trend geometric patterned floor or wall tiles. 8 - www.refurbandrestore.co.uk Go freestanding A freestanding bath offers the perfect bathroom centrepiece whilst gifting spa-like relaxation. A classic, roll top tub can provide the perfect juxtaposition to contemporary styling – why not try painting a cast-iron bath, such as the Buckingham from Heritage, in a bold, vibrant shade or statement matte black. For a modern twist on a classically styled room try a freestanding acrylic bath, such as the Hylton from Heritage, in a striking chrome-effect finish. Keep the shades serene A simple and consistent colour scheme can help you achieve a cohesive and polished look. Try sticking to a neutral colour scheme for your suite before layering contemporary shades to provide a soothing and high-end finish. Bright coral pinks and deep, earthy greens are really on trend and perfect for adding charm to a space or add a real zing with a punchy acid yellow as shown here. Flaunt your brassware Exposed plumbing and brassware perfectly embody the old meets new style by blending industrial chic and period design. A great way of achieving this look is to opt for an exposed shower in a metallic shade of your choice. A brass washstand, such as the Abingdon with a gorgeous Claverton basin from Heritage, is another beautiful way of merging old and new styling. Go for gold and bronze hues to evoke a warm, vintage feel.