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January 2016
Housing
Bathrooms, Kitchens & Plumbing
T
here are still the usual suspects
– a bath, toilet, basin, shower
– but they have been adapted
to the current changes in technology
and the demands of modern living.
Interesting textures and decorative
elements are also being introduced
to add a sense of warmth and create
a space to linger longer in. Jasmin
Kraneveldt, from leading sanitary-
ware and tiling retailer Bathroom
Bizarre, delves into bathroom trends
that will be taking centre stage in
2016.
Modern rustic
One of the major bathroom trends
for 2016 is the incorporation of rustic
elements to warm up slick modern
designs.
“It’s all about interesting patterns,
humble natural materials, and rich
contrasting textures. When com-
bined, these elements work together
to add welcoming personality to the
calming earthy tones that are synony-
mous with the modern rustic look,”
explains Kraneveldt.
She suggests ways to incorporate
this trend in the bathroom:
•
Update the sink area by install-
ing a timber pedestal such as the
Siena bathroom vanity in Oak for
example, juxtaposed against the
modern clean lines of a simple
white basin and chrome mixer.
Bathroom
trends for 2016