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Fancy sprucing up your bathroom? Ditch the magnolia and opt for eyecatching materials, rich colours and detailed textures
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By Imogen Wilde
ABOVE: Devon Tiles offer a summery look; LEFT: Mandarin Stone bathrooms go green
GO GELATO 8astel shades are light, bright, and give off great spring and summer vibes. <hinS ice cream colours for accessories and bathroom tiling or for those feeling a little braver, shades such as pinS, lemon and pistachio green which will pacS a positive, and pretty, punch in your bathroom.
LIGHT UP )nother way to maSe an impact with your bathroom is through some striSing lighting pieces. So, what to go for' ¹<here has been a greater move towards bathroom pendants hanging either side if a mirror, as well wall lights,º says 2amie 5oxey, at ,usS 4ighting.
GET CREATIVE 8eople normally save their interesting bits of furniture for their sitting or dining room but if you want to maSe your bathroom more than Rust a functional room, get creative. ?hat does this mean' *e brave and put up a painting, sculpture piece, or chandelier. <he Sey to maSing it worS is not to go overboard but sticS to a few standout pieces. n
TINY BATHROOM? NO PROBLEM… “Wall hung, floating vanities are great as they keep the floor space open. A wall mounted mixer tap will also keep a small space open and clutter free. Clever use of glass and mirrors can reflect light and make a room feel bigger than it really is.” David Aspinall, bathroom director of Sapphire spaces
“Keep your lighting simple and effective, keep the light fittings in proportion to the bathroom furniture. Always think about functionality with bathroom lighting as it’s where you will shave, put on make up and so on. Additional ambient lighting is a good idea when having a soak in the bath!” Jamie Moxey, Dusk Lighting
LEFT: Pendant lighting from Dusk Lighting; BELOW: Bathroom designs by Sapphire Spaces
HELPFUL HANDS… Devon Bathroom Centre www.devonbathroomcentre.co.uk
Sapphire Spaces www.sapphirespaces.co.uk
Touch design group www.touchdesigngroup.com
Mandarin Stone Tile & Flooring www.mandarinstone.com SW Home & Garden www.westpointexeter.co.uk
Dusk Lighting www.dusklights.co.uk
Bang & Oluften www.stores.bang-olufsen.com
Devon Tiles and Bathrooms www.devontiles.co.uk Just Shutters www.justshutters.co.uk
Chunky Monkey www.chunkymonkeyfurniture.co.uk
Exeter Stoves & Chimneys www.exeterstoves.co.uk
Toby’s www.tobysreclamation.com
01395 578506 | www.devonshutters.co.uk
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A rooftop bar will be part of the development
The building will offer clear views of the cathedral
Redevelopment BUILD ME UP Exeter’s House of Fraser building on the High Street has been purchased and construction work is about to begin. 4ocal wealth performance management firm, 8rydis have finalised the purchasing of the , sY ft, currently closed, building and will redevelop it into a complex to include high street shops, cafus, hotel and a restaurant, with a rooftop bar offering a unobstructed view of Exeter Cathedral.
<he proRect, which marSs the finalisation of Exeter’s Princesshay development as part of the wider aesthetic and economic redevelopment of the city, is forecast to produce an investment return in line with Prydis’s recent !. million sale of Senate +ourt in mid!. “Exeter has a rich culture which we wanted to highlight and help revitalise says 2oe 8riday, managing director of Prydis.
“The redevelopment has been thought out to make the most of the beauty of the nearby cathedral, the city centre and all it has to offer.º
“A particularly complex component of this transaction was Exeter Cathedral’s listed status and historic reputation, meaning that any proposal had to be watertight and clearly enhance the existing infrastructure. Managing and overcoming all of the sensitivities that this entails reYuires an internal networS of professionals, all pulling in the same direction.º
0istoric England · an executive nondepartmental public body of the British Government which protects historic sites through listing – supported the council’s decision. For more: www.prydis.com
Fresh start RELOCATION, RELOCATION, RELOCATION 1ndependent tailoring specialists Bebel *espoSe, have relocated from .ore Street, Exeter to the heart of the city. <he threestorey premises based on ?aterbeer Street, formerly home to the AanSee +andle store, has had a maRor internal and external fitout using local contractors with a significant investment of ,.
5ore than a clothes and tailoring shop, upstairs you’ll find a lavish !’s )rt ,ecostyle private studio where you can enRoy a tipple from the bar, while the top Æoor houses a barber’s shop and waxing studio.
“The expansion of the business and relocating to the heart of the city in the Guildhall Shopping +entre is very rewarding,º says Keyvan Nosrati. “It’s the start of an exciting new era for us and will maSe us more visible and accessible, and 1 believe there is nothing else liSe it in ,evon or across the region.º For more: www.zebel.co.uk
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A very impressive barn conversion three miles south west of Exeter. Enjoying a peaceful countryside back drop with beautiful gardens. This lovely barn converted in 2010 has a high specification, 30ft bespoke kitchen/breakfast/living room. Three double bedrooms plus home/ work office, off road parking and 75ft barn/ workshop.
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A superb four bedroom detached house built in 2014 on the edge of a sought-after development, close to city centre and riverside walks. This attractive, quality detached home has a spacious dual aspect sitting room and a stylish open-plan kitchen / dining room with integrated appliances. Four bedrooms with a master en suite shower room. Parking for two cars, and a lawned rear garden.
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A fabulous Georgian townhouse located on the edge of the city centre within walking distance of all major amenities. The high quality, spacious accommodation has many period features and offers two large reception rooms, stunning kitchen/ breakfast room, five double bedrooms and contemporary bathroom and shower room. Pretty rear garden and residents permit parking.
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State-of-the-art lower ground floor apartment in a luxurious Grade II Listed development with concierge service and gym, right in the heart of Exeter’s ‘Mayfair’ and within walking distance of the cathedral and city, high street and Princesshay shopping centre.
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