BEAUTIFUL BATHROOMS

...and THE TAP END BATHROOMS designers who created them!

It is no secret that this team love a bathroom. It is their unrivalled passion for creating beautiful spaces that sets them apart from other bathroom stores. A bathroom is not just another room; it is a space that requires careful planning and consideration so that you can relax after a hard day at work, wash away your worries or prepare for the day ahead... so with all of that in mind, lets see what they have been creating.

“Sometimes you get a client who has exactly the same personal taste as you, and that is what this project was for me. I loved working with my clients to create a calming, serene master ensuite, with a huge walk in shower and touches of black for contrast. The room had a complete reconfiguration and now looks spacious and bright but cosy at the same time, perfect for walking up bright and early as well as winding down before bed.”

Joanna Prosser, designer

“This project was a pleasure to work on; from the tile selection to the placement of the ambient lighting, I wanted the overall results to be pretty and feminine. The quality of the goods in this room are second to none and the textured exterior of the bath looks amazing in the evening with the up-lights. Little details like the dark legs on the vanity add a touch of contrast, and the shape of the mirror works with the shape of the window for consistency. I have done a number of rooms for this client; it is always an honour to be asked to help with an important space such as a master en suite. I always try and give my clients what they want, but with a few unexpected elements and design touches that they would not have though of themselves.”

Zoe Curtis, designer

“I love what I do so much because of the diversity in client briefs and project needs. The brief for this project was to turn a cloakroom into a shower room, and do so in a traditional style. Working with small spaces is my niche, I absolutely love wowing clients with what is possible, even in a tiny space! I specified soft greens and neutral tones for this room, and designed in the arched tile detail behind the arch mirror for some interest. Even tiny spaces deserve a bit of design love!”

Justine Bullock, co creator and designer

You can read reviews, all from genuine clients, via our Houzz account, Facebook and Google. We pride ourselves on our service and products and are always thrilled to hear from clients about their experience. If you are embarking on a bathroom project, we would love to hear all about it, contact us in store to see if we may be the right fit for you. n

“When my clients explained to me that they wanted an open-plan en suite into their bedroom, I knew that I could create something special for them. Rather than having everything completely open-plan and on show, I designed two walls where I housed a double basin on one and a radiator on the other, I then joined the two partitions with glass shelves, which can be used for decorative items. Behind the walls is the WC which is concealed from the rest of the room for privacy. I would say this layout is more ‘broken plan’ than open-plan, and I am thrilled with the results.”

Daniella Fantini-Griffiths, designer

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Restaurant

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CORA serves up a taster menu of top-quality British produce, fully prepared and cooked by Lee Skeet. bones-entertainment.com/collections/cora | @corarestcardiff

FAT HIPPO specialises in quality ingredients, quirky flavours and ‘good old fashioned, roll up your sleeves and get it all over your face’ food. fathippo.co.uk | @fathippofood

FORAGE FARM SHOP & KITCHEN is a butchery, shop and restaurant, championing local and seasonal produce. foragefarmshop.co.uk | @foragefarmshop

HEANEYS CARDIFF brings a relaxed and accessible dining experience, serving the freshest local ingredients and best quality produce. heaneyscardiff.co.uk | @heaneyscardiff

HOLM HOUSE HOTEL is a destination restaurant tucked away inside one the city’s most well-loved and unique locations, Holm House. holmhousehotel.com

MATSUDAI RAMEN is a purveyor of proper, no-corners-cut ramen, delivering kits all over the UK and opening Wales’ first ramen restaurant. matsudai.co.uk | @matsudairamen

Retail

ANNE MORGAN JEWELLERY is a gallery that has a reputation for curating, exhibiting, and championing handmade works by leading jewellery designers.

annemorganjewellery.com | @morganjewellery

THE BOX EDIT BOUTIQUE has a passion for shopping local and supporting independents, and offers an alternative to chain store shopping. boxeditboutique.co.uk

THE BROGUE TRADER retails fine footwear and specialises in handmade British products and delivering exceptional customer service. thebroguetrader.com | @broguetrader_

CARDIFF FARMERS MARKET is a weekly farmers market that creates spaces for the community to connect over good food. riversidemarket.org.uk | @cdffarmersmkts

CURATED MAKERS is a retail platform that champions local makers and artists by hosting unique and convenient high-street shopping experiences. curatedmakers.co.uk

DIMENSIONAL ART offers handmade cards, prints and gifts created from original illustrations drawn by Natalie Bolan in Barry. dimensionalart.co.uk | @dimensionaluk

ELIZA ELIZA offers sustainably conscious bags and accessories, with the intent to raise awareness and start conversations. elizaelizauk.com | @elizaelizauk griffinbooksonline.co.uk | @griffinbooksuk

GRIFFIN BOOKS is an independent bookshop offering a wide range of books and gifts for all ages and interests.

LEEKES RETAIL offers a choice of furniture for every room in the house, from kitchens to bathrooms, with a unique experience of in store shopping. leekes.co.uk | @leekesltd misaharada.com | @misaharada

MISA HARADA MILLINERY designs and creates hats for ready-to-wear and hat hire, and are sold internationally and in over 100 retail stores.

Sustainability

Sponsored by Lexus Cardiff

CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY delivers professionally recognised degrees, together with impactful research and innovation, business and management, and education. cardiffmet.ac.uk | @cardiffmet

CLAYTON HOTEL CARDIFF is situated in the hub of the city and is between some of Cardiff’s most iconic sights. claytonhotelcardiff.com | @clayton_cardiff work-clockwise.com/locations/Cardiff | @workclockwise

CLOCKWISE CARDIFF provides contemporary private offices, shared workspaces and meeting rooms with flexible membership plans.

CREATE SALON is a sustainable salon in with a mission to make positive changes in their local community and deliver high standard services. createsalon.co.uk

E&W COUTURE designs and manufactures alternative bridal-wear and has high ethical and sustainability values at the core of the business. eandwcouture.co.uk

FORAGE FARM SHOP & KITCHEN is a butchery, shop and restaurant championing local and seasonal produce. foragefarmshop.co.uk | @foragefarmshop

INSPIREGREEN provides renewable energy products such as solar, heat pumps and EV charging to both commercial and residential customers. inspiregreen.co.uk | @getinspiregreen

LLÊN STUDIO creates sustainable clothes, which are designed to last from carefully and consciously considered designs. llenstudio.co.uk | @llenstudio

PARK PLAZA is renowned for creating memorable moments through its service, stylish guest rooms and versatile meeting facilities. parkplazacardiff.com | @parkplazacardif

SIOP SERO is a not-for-profit zero waste store aimed at reducing single use plastic, supporting local suppliers and the community. siopsero.com | @siopsero

SOMETHING BORROWED is an online wedding fashion rental business that offers bridal, bridesmaid and wedding accessories for hire. somethingborrowedrent.co.uk

TOTM is shaking up the period care industry for good by inspiring better, more sustainable ways to manage periods. totm.com | @totmorganic

Technology

Sponsored by EntreConf

ACCORDION INNOVATION lets you control the duration of content and dynamically re-versions it to get the level of detail you need. accordion-innovation.com | @producerandy

BIPSYNC is a software platform to help financial organisations and professional investors manage their research. bipsync.com ogi.wales | @ogiwales

OGI is an internet company with a mission to bring ultrafast, ultra-reliable connectivity to the nation.

PROPEL FINANCE is an asset finance lender, helping more than 45,000 businesses access finance to acquire equipment quickly and easily. propelfinance.co.uk | @propelfinance walesinteractive.com | @walesinter

WALES INTERACTIVE is a video games and interactive movie developer and publisher with an aim to create original titles that entertain the world.

WESTBOURNE SCHOOL provides innovative and outstanding education for children aged 2-18, with unrivalled outcomes. westbourneschool.com | @westbournes

Welsh Language

Sponsored by Cardiff Rugby

BUSINESS LANGUAGE SERVICES is a leading language service provider with specialist expertise in Welsh translation and interpreting. businesslanguageservices.co.uk | @bls_translation

CRAFTED ARTS makes and personalises sterling silver jewellery and offers a bespoke service to customers. craftedarts.co.uk | @craftedartsbygemma

SHERMAN THEATRE is a producing house which creates and curates exceptional theatre for the people of Cardiff. shermantheatre.co.uk | @shermantheatre

TAFWYL is a festival celebrating the Welsh language, arts and culture, and is a part of the core work of the charity, Menter Caerdydd. tafwyl.cymru | @tafwyl walesinteractive.com | @walesinter

WALES INTERACTIVE is a video games and interactive movie developer and publisher with an aim to create original titles that entertain the world.

Sponsors

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13FIELDS is a specialist accredited consultancy recognised across the whole of EMEA for specifi c technology skills.

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BUPA DENTAL CARE is a leading provider of NHS and private dental services, dedicated to giving patients better smiles and better health. www.bupa.co.uk/dental/dental-care | @bupadentalcare

CARDIFF CITY FOOTBALL CLUB is the pride of the capital city of Wales. The Bluebirds, who compete in the EFL Championship, play from Cardiff City Stadium. www.cardiff cityfc.co.uk | @cardiff cityfc www.mediaclash.co.uk | @cardiffl ifemag

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CARDIFF RUGBY have produced some of the world’s best players and a record number of British & Irish Lions. Located at the renowned Cardiff Arms Park, located adjacent to Wales’s Principality Stadium in central Cardiff .

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CARDIFF provides contemporary private offi ces, shared workspaces and meeting rooms with fl exible membership plans.

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CRUMBS provides a little slice of foodie heaven and voice for the hospitality trade. Crumbs supports all things food and drink throughout Bristol, Bath, Cardiff and Exeter.

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GENERO creates quality event solutions specialising in AV and multimedia production, exhibition and set design, event services and corporate hospitality.

Glamorgan County Cricket

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PARK PLAZA is a hotel perfectly located in the heart of Cardiff city centre. Home to the prestigious Laguna Kitchen & Bar and luxurious Laguna Health & Spa.

Safehands

RECRUITMENT is a leading recruitment business into the healthcare sector and is passionate about serving the industry, caring immensely about the wellbeing of both patients and staff .

www.safehandsrecruitment.co.uk | @uksafehands

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