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  • White bathroom

    Last modified 18th August
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    Create a simply stylish bathroom by choosing a white colour scheme and playing with accessories. Add a bold, black rug, and then a mix of furniture in different styles to add a dash of eclectic modernity. Stick to shades of white for the furniture so that the pieces don't compete with each other.

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  • French country bathroom

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    Provençal decorating mixes a plain country look with heirlooms. Calm blue-grey Farrow & Ball walls and white woodwork provide a backdrop to a painted freestanding bath. An Osborne & Little floral blind and seat cushion from GP & J Baker pick up the colours of a painting. Bare stained boards are warm, a white heart-shaped metal chair adds glamour.

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  • Give your bathroom a designer look

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    Don't let the credit crunch stop you updating your space. Transform your bathroom area into a chic haven with our cost-friendly design tips Get smart storage: Mounting a mirrored storage cube either side of the panel creates a stylish symmetrical look. They're deep enough to store bathroom must-haves, clearing clutter from around the basin Use wow factor wallpaper: A stunning monochrome wipeable wallpaper makes real impact - just mount it onto a thin MDF board the same width as the sink unit. A glass splashback provides extra protection at basin level without obscuring the wallpaper Opt for floral stickers: These frost-effect stickers give glass or mirrored surfaces extra decoration, complementing the floral wallpaper perfectly Try wall-mounted hand pumps: Dispensers filled with your favourite hand lotion give that extra luxurious hotel feel. Mount them just above the towels on either side of the basin. Choose matching towels: Black and white patterned towels complement these more »

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      You mention wallpaper in the bathroom...I am currently looking for a that wow factor (love ...  

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  • Strength in numbers

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    Using multiples always makes a striking statement and these part-rustic, part-geometric African woven baskets add interest to a pared-down scheme. Zulu baskets, from £8, JVB The Oval Z table, £9,415, Rabih Hage Hyannis Port sideboard, £1,191, Ligne Roset City

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  • A new way with saris

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    We’ve all seen Indian sari fabric used as bedspreads and wall hangings, but use them more subtly and imaginatively to add a vibrant hit of colour to simple linen curtains. Curtains made from Mallory DMALMA308 fabric in Ivory (sheer), £23 per m, Sanderson Blue and gold-edged sari fabric, for similar try your local Indian fabric shop Klara Lime F1342/02 woven fabric in turquoise and lime, £59 per m, Designers Guild

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  • Soften the sleek

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    Bring warmth to a contemporary kitchen with Moroccan tiles – both hardwearing and decorative. ZC2020A4 pressed-cement tiles, £65 per sq m, Dar Interiors Star pendant lights, £85, Kathleen Hills

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  • Mix statement textiles

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    A patchwork of rugs and runners adds blocks of colour and pattern to a simply decorated space. Choose rugs that fit into a particular colour palette, then balance with coordinating cushions. Furniture Olivia sofa, £4,550, Andrew Martin Rugs and runners, from £79, Rugstore Twiggy floor light, £765, The Conran Shop Along rattan baskets, from £63, Ligne Roset City

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  • Add heat with colour

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    Spicy shades are dramatic and elegant against a dark background. Mix patterns to add laid-back exotica. Black Pearl matt emulsion, £25.75 for 2.5l, Sanderson Tom Foolery sofa in Lundy Lipstick, £1,375, The Sofa Workshop Start advertisment End advertisment Back (right) and side pads in Damas Alicante 4019-15, £98 per m; back pad (left) in Allee des Songes 4093-08, £98.5 per m; both Lelièvre . Seat pad (left) in Albus Cerise 3540-03, £107.50 per m; seat pad (right) in Kami Framboise 3559-01, £68.75 per m; both Kenzo at Lelièvre Paisley screen, £221 per panel, Neisha Crosland

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  • Decorating with souvenirs

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    One of the great pleasures of travelling is the chance to browse in local markets, barter with stall holders and return home with a suitcase full of beautiful treasures. For the less adventurous, ethnic shops and the internet mean you don't even need a passport to access some gorgeous global-inspired pieces. Apart from the memories they evoke, it's often the bold colours and striking patterns that are so appealing. And while jewel-bright Indian sari fabrics or flat-weave Persian rugs are at their most dazzling under tropical skies, a hint of ethnic accessorising can provide just the vibrant jolt needed to lift a more temperate scheme. Remember, you're not trying to recreate a stage-set souk. The trick is to find ways to incorporate global buys into a contemporary room by combining exotic accessories with glossy, modern pieces to create an original and inspiring look. We've chosen six styles to demonstrate how to make the most of those little pieces you pick up, once the holiday's more »

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  • Graphic pattern

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    Matching wallpaper and upholstery fabric create a sophisticated union. Ischia chair, H92xW82xD75cm, £1,725 plus 5m of fabric, Ben Whistler. Chair in Java, linen, 137cm wide, £52m, Zoffany. Wallpaper, Java, £47 for a 10m roll, Zoffany. Black melamine bowl, H11xdiam25cm, £8, John Lewis.

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