KITCHEN & BATHROOM NEWS The latest trends

KITCHEN & BATHROOM NEWS

The latest trends and shopping to make life easier and more beautiful

CLEAN LINES

Handleless kitchens offer a sleek, streamlined look, and the fresh tones of this Ice Blue Islington design from the House Beautiful Collection at Homebase perfectly complement its minimalistic design.

LET’S TESSELLATE

Fancy something a bit different? Then embrace the angular beauty of triangular tiles. Claybrook’s Bermuda tiles, £84.24/sq m, come in every colour from smart navy to blush pink, so why not combine shades, like the Mustard and Tan here, for the coolest kitchen walls…

GO FOR GOLD

This Champagne splashback from the House Beautiful Collection at Splashback makes a perfect quick kitchen update. The Peel, Stick and Seal process makes installation easy, and its striking metallic finish will shine in any kitchen. From £150

T R I E D & T E S T E D

TOASTERS

BEST FOR VALUE Impressive for toasting even frozen or thick slices. Digital display has useful countdown timer and warming rack is handy if you want to warm a croissant. AEG AT7800-U two-slice toaster, £55, ao.com

BEST ALL-ROUNDER Rather than a typical four-slot, this has two longer slots to fit more awkward slices. It also has ‘a little longer’ setting, giving toast extra time if it’s not quite done when it rises. 5KMT5115 four-slice toaster, £149, KitchenAid

BEST INVESTMENT Super quick to toast – just over a minute. Overall performance: excellent. The finish and manual controls bring classic appeal. Dualit four-slot Vario Toaster 4035, £173.63, Amazon UK

INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

For a stylish nod to the industrial trend, choose from Blanco’s eight concrete-effect Silgranit sinks, including the Vintera XL 9, pictured, approx £1,017. As with real polished concrete, the colour gradients differ, so each sink is unique.

CHEERFUL COLOUR

Don’t be afraid to go bold on the walls of your kitchen! This statement shade, Little Greene’s Giallo absolute matt emulsion, £48.50/2.5L, will bring a burst of sunshine to any room, and looks especially striking as a bright backdrop for jet-black accessories.

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MIXED MATERIALS

Combining finishes and colours in the kitchen adds visual interest as well as helping to create different zones. Best of all, it can save you money. For instance, incorporating a wooden chopping board into the worktop on a kitchen island could mean spending less on a pricy material such as marble. The Relaxed kitchen, from £25,000, Life

K I T C H E N S & B A T H R O O M S

D E S I G N D E TA I L S Experiment with different textures and materials for a layered look

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Warm wood

The natural grain of acacia adds character

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B A T H R O O M T R E N D IN FULL COLOUR

The tonal trend is here to stay, and a dose of colour throughout the bathroom can be a real mood-booster. Paintbox Canary Gloss ceramic tiles, £36/sq m; Terrazzo Nouveau Graphite matt porcelain tiles, £57.60/sq m; both Mandarin Stone. Find a similar bath at The Cast Iron Bath Company.

THE LIGHT FANTASTIC

David Hunt ’s bathroom collection includes stylish wall lights and pendants with approved IP44 ratings. We especially love the swan-necked Avon wall lights, which are available in Antique Brass (pictured), Butter Brass and Polished Chrome finishes, at £165 each. One either side of a mirror would look stunning.

LUXE FINISH

Mermaid Panels has expanded its Elite range of shower panelling. A great alternative to tiles, the 28 new seamless, waterproof designs can be fixed securely to existing surfaces to help you achieve the polished look of your dreams. For a smart marble effect, try the Marmo Migiore style, £351.86 for the 2400 x 1200 size

ALFRESCO SHOWERS

Love the idea of an outdoor shower? They’re surprisingly inexpensive. ‘The key thing is to ask your plumber for advice about your hot water supply, ’ says stylist Lee Jackson. Merano thermostatic mixer shower, £149.97; Architeckt Jupiter black robe hook, £12.49; both Plumbworld

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