BEAUTIFUL BATHROOMS

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An important room or rooms in any home, bathrooms may be crisp, clean and functional if bathrooms may be crisp, clean and functional if you want, have a more spa-like feel or any look you choose. Overseas trends this year include bringing the outdoors in, adding a touch of Hollywood glamour, and mixing natural materials to stunning effect.

Free-standing luxury baths

Luxurious fi ttings for a spa-like feel Clean lines and mixed materials

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Plants galore

The biophilic approach and styling means you can use natural plants to create a calm, spalike sanctuary. Use as many or as few as your taste dictates, and don’t forget some gorgeous pots to stand them in.

Spa-like features

Luxury features will help turn your bathroom into a spa-like retreat. Think luxury fi nishes such as detailed mosaic tiles, thick, euro style glass shower doors, minimal framing, stylish eye candy hardware and low maintenance granite, quartz or marble countertops with undermount sinks.

Mixing textures & natural materials

Combining colours, textures, and materials is proving popular after several years of plain solid colours. Textured wall coverings, textured tile, stone, and wood can be mixed and matched to create contemporary bathroom ambience.

Wet rooms & walk-in showers

Spacious walk-in showers and wet rooms are the order of the day, replacing baths in many instances. Baths are still a luxury and an eyecatching free-standing model is the popular choice.

Mixing old & new

Bathroom renovations are on the rise, and mixing old with new helps to create something truly unique. Try a traditional bath with a modern and sleek faucet, or period faucets with a modern sink.

YOU DREAM IT WE’LL BUILD IT

autumn wishlist A DELICIOUS

With the cooler months fast approaching, more time spent inside and cooking up a storm in the kitchen is on the cards. For that special something new for your kitchen, Total Food Equipment always has you covered. Owner Sandra McLay shares her current favourites in-store.

Staub

You can’t go wrong with Staub, forever reliable and products that you know will last years to come. The Tomato Cocotte makes a gorgeous addition to your kitchen, while the cast iron cookware comes in various sizes to suit your cooking needs.

Polish Pottery

Liven up your kitchen with the beautiful selection of handmade ceramics from Polish Pottery. All crafted with care and exquisite detail in Poland, there is something for every occasion and every home, a wonderful gift idea as well.

Tasty treats

It is all about the delicious fi nishing touches that fi ll your meals with fl avour. Here is a selection of store favourites that will really spice up your weekly dinners. Sundrop Apricots from Augustines of Central Otago, Pepper and Me Sesh Oil and Robbies Hot Picked Onions.

Total Food Equipment also does gift registries. Contact the store for more information on (03) 366 6912 or visit 218 Moorhouse Avenue.