The Art of Design Issue 37 2019 | Page 40

40 Go for a chandelier to give the room some glam! I am a huge fan of wallpaper, and love it wall to wall but I still find using it for a feature wall really effective. It is also a much cheaper way I also always like to include fabric or a wallpaper as it warms the whole of using it if you are budget conscious. It will usually require that you room up and gives texture, but you have to be sure your ventilation is balance out the other walls in some way. good for this; although there are some great water resistant examples of each now available. But generally a strong piece of art, some fabric at the window, or a brightly painted door can do this work for you. Or use an outdoor rug as an oversized bath mat. Outdoor rugs can be brilliantly affordable and come in some great geometric designs and In both rooms I had the identical teal lacquered bookcases made. colours. These ideas can all transform your bathroom into something Partly because I think they look brilliant, but it also goes back to this with real warmth and personality. This is key given we often spend the idea of creating iterations and cross-references throughout the house. first 20 minutes of every day in our bathroom so it is important that you enjoy being in there and that it lifts your spirits to set you off on Both wallpapers are Cole & Son, who have an incredible collection your day happy. with many thousands in archives, but have produced some brilliant contemporary papers too. Two further guest bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms are on the next floor up. These are slightly bolder and more vibrant than the Master The bright pink cowslip is feminine but the black background grounds suite as they are for more occasional use. In both I used a feature it back down. I generally prefer to create gender balanced rooms. wallpaper.