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NEWS The latest ideas, trends and essential buys for your kitchen, bathroom and renovation Spacia Terrazzo Gibson, from £51.99 per m2, Amtico
SLOW FLOW We should all be saving, whether it’s energy, money or water. Abode’s Flow Limited taps cut down on the latter – pouring about 97 per cent less per minute – as aerators reduce the flow rate without affecting pressure. The taps range from the curve-necked chrome Pico Swan at £141 to the Pronteau Prostyle and Prostream three-in-one taps from £799 each.
Six of the best The hexagon is more than six sides; it’s a symbol for harmony and balance, and from honeycomb to snowflakes is one of nature’s building blocks. As a tile, it has symmetry, but looks incredibly effective with a staggered lay. The unfinished ends elevate this splashback from backdrop to star of the show. Verona’s Hope Hex range is tiling with extra edge(s), and costs £55 per square metre.
Splash of colour We love the versatility of terrazzo. It brings colour and pattern without being uniform, and feels modern yet timeless. Amtico has added this classic design to its Spacia range of durable Luxury Vinyl Tile flooring, in six colourways and three tile sizes. Choose from dense clusters or the looser style of large marble pieces in a ‘concrete’ base, for some flair underfoot.
After a kitchen love affair with dark blue-coloured units, the trend has now swung towards green – not just as a shade, but as an inspiration. Textural finishes, organic materials, earthy hues and lush plants give the sense of a space in touch with the outdoors. Masterclass Kitchens show how to embrace nature by mixing wood and stone and muted tones. Kitchen prices start from £15,000
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The natural look
