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September 2015
Bathrooms, Kitchen and Plumbing
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he offers some trusted tricks
of the trade to transform a
bathroom into a attractive and
luxurious spacewithout the expensive
price tag.
Tiles in classic colours such as
white, grey, sand and charcoal are
durable, easy to clean and attractive.
Neutral tones offer longevity of style
and mass appeal.
Keep bathroom walls and floors
simple using a plain tile, but add small
details such as mosaic strips below
the shower rose or above the basin to
give it a professional finish. Although
mosaics tend to be a bit pricey, she
suggests that using a small quantity
will not be too expensive.
It is important to have a central
pendant to flood the room with light.
“Not only does a ceiling pendant pro-
vide general light that’s so necessary
in this functional space, but it also
creates a focal point that anchors the
room visually,” says Kraneveldt.
All the toiletries and bits n’ bobs
that come with good hygiene can
make the space cluttered.
“One of the easiest andmost afford-
able ways to give a bathroom a fresh
new look is to clear away the clutter –
it makes a world of difference, visually
and froma practical perspective,” says
Kraneveldt.
Beautiful
budget
bathroom
Jasmin Kraneveldt,
from leading
sanitaryware and tiling
retailer, Bathroom
Bizarre, says that
successfully working
within a small budget
can often result in the
most creative design
solutions.
Create designated storage areas, a
wall mirror unit is one of her favourite
items, as it doubles as a mirror and a
nifty storage unit, whilst still looking
sleek and elegant.
Old basin, bath and shower mixers
can make the whole bathroom dated.
A fresh new look can be achieved by
replacing them.
The latest bathroom mixers are a
fast, inexpensive and easy way to give
the space a facelift, sparkle and sophis-
tication. Kraneveldt says: “Achieving a
beautiful bathroom on a budget
comes right down to the tiniest of
details such as displaying beautiful
bottles.”
She believes that white has a calm-
ing effect on people and is a great
colour to use in any bathroom.
Add finishing touches such as a
stack of fresh white hand towels or
hang a plush bath robe, a fresh bunch
of flowers, a pretty ceramic cup, a
hand-woven basket to house toilet
rolls, and it will instantly elevate the
space and add an indulgent element
that can be enjoyed every day.”
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