BATHROOM REFRESH

From standout tiles to relaxing touches, Amy Neason has all the tricks to give the most overworked room in the house an instant update ( just beware: the queue for it may get a whole lot longer!)

The daily demands on a bathroom require it to be a hard-working space. However, while practicality is key, this doesn’t mean compromising on style. The trick is to treat your bathroom like any other room in your home. Afford it the same decorative eye as you might a bedroom or living room, with attention paid to colour, texture and feel for a space you’ll love to relax in.

With sanitaryware the main focus for any bathroom, look for something a little out of the ordinary: a colourful concrete basin or a statement bath will instantly up your bathroom’s style credentials while maintaining functionality, too.

Walls and floors need to withstand splashes and steam, making tiles a popular choice. Try mixing and matching designs for a scheme with depth and interest – perhaps pairing a bold pattern with a plain tile in a complementary colour.

If a full-scale renovation is off the cards, try these smaller projects and instant updates to give your bathroom a well-deserved boost.