The Art of Design Issue 43 2020 | Page 61

61 Sleek and stylish, Ashton & Bentley offer a range of metallic finishes, including copper, brass, platinum and nickel, for many baths and basins. “The emergence of coloured bathrooms is set to continue and grow in popularity, this time with hues of burnt orange and deep natural greens taking centre stage. Retro revival is a large factor in the popularity of these shades, as colours evoking a sense of earthy fun and nostalgia are appealing more to homeowners who are becoming more colour-confident in their interior schemes. At Ashton & Bentley, a range of our baths can be painted using any colour from the RAL colour chart or any eggshell shades from Farrow & Ball.” - Edward Carey, Ashton & Bentley’s Managing Director The matt black finish trend is going to be accompanied by contrasting matt white. Matt white baths embody a softer and calmer tone for sanitaryware and are a practical choice in terms of maintenance. Easy to clean, look after and repair, Ashton & Bentley’s freestanding matt white baths are tasteful and elegant in a modern bathroom. “The macro trend for natural textures endures, as we want our spaces to connect with the natural environment. The establishment of stripped-back, sawn and treated grains is set to expand from the wider home into bathrooms in a big way. Bringing the outdoors in, hand- crafted woods create a peaceful, tranquil surrounding, which perfectly suits the purpose of a bathroom space. Pairing one of Ashton & Bentley’s freestanding baths with a natural wooden scheme creates a spa-like ambience for the most relaxing bathing experience.” - Edward Carey, Ashton & Bentley’s Managing Director www.ashtonandbentley.co.uk