Gorgeous Ways to Bring a Little Glamour Into Your Bathroom
Turn up the glam factor in your bathroom and your daily ablutions will take on a whole new shine
Today’s glamorous bathroom is all about luxurious finishes, metallic accents and vintage treasures. Whether you are revamping your cloakroom or going all-out on a decadent bath-in-bedroom scheme, invest in a large dose of 21st century bling for a touch of the high life. Glamourpusses, this is your moment…
Work in some shine
Freestanding vanity units in a metallic champagne lacquer look more like vintage antiques than functional bathroom furniture. And anything upholstered in buttoned leather or vinyl is a winner…
Freestanding vanity units in a metallic champagne lacquer look more like vintage antiques than functional bathroom furniture. And anything upholstered in buttoned leather or vinyl is a winner…
Embrace a girlie vibe
A deep-pile rug and mirrored pouffe are perfect partners for a glamorous bathroom. If they’re a step too far, you can easily luxe up a pale, neutral scheme with a statement chandelier and decorative mirror. Perfectly coiffed pooch optional…
A deep-pile rug and mirrored pouffe are perfect partners for a glamorous bathroom. If they’re a step too far, you can easily luxe up a pale, neutral scheme with a statement chandelier and decorative mirror. Perfectly coiffed pooch optional…
Channel the luxe hotel look
Glamorous hotel bathrooms are all about slick materials, powerful fixtures and luxurious finishing touches.
Bring the boutique hotel vibe home by investing in glossy tiles, concealed lighting and a huge, ceiling-mounted shower rose for an invigorating drench.
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Glamorous hotel bathrooms are all about slick materials, powerful fixtures and luxurious finishing touches.
Bring the boutique hotel vibe home by investing in glossy tiles, concealed lighting and a huge, ceiling-mounted shower rose for an invigorating drench.
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Choose a striking print
Dramatic wallpaper isn’t just for the living room. If you have a large bathroom, hang a bold print in one area of the room (away from the shower and tub), choosing colours such as chocolate and gold for an elegant mood.
Dramatic wallpaper isn’t just for the living room. If you have a large bathroom, hang a bold print in one area of the room (away from the shower and tub), choosing colours such as chocolate and gold for an elegant mood.
Be bold
Glittering chandeliers are a short-cut to a glamorous bathroom, especially set against a backdrop of glossy black and hot pink. Here, a damask-print wall keeps the look on the elegant side.
Glittering chandeliers are a short-cut to a glamorous bathroom, especially set against a backdrop of glossy black and hot pink. Here, a damask-print wall keeps the look on the elegant side.
Add flashes of metallic
Sometimes, all it takes is a strip of glittering tiles to lift a neutral bathroom into the designer-label league. Seek out today’s new generation of mosaics in iridescent glass and shimmering finishes in shades of fern, putty, amethyst and burnt orange.
Sometimes, all it takes is a strip of glittering tiles to lift a neutral bathroom into the designer-label league. Seek out today’s new generation of mosaics in iridescent glass and shimmering finishes in shades of fern, putty, amethyst and burnt orange.
Mix old and new
What could be more decadent than a library of books on tap while you have a long, hot soak? If you love the wood-panelled library look, keep the sanitaryware white and clean-lined to let the walls do the talking. Remember to ensure the wood has been treated to cope with humidity.
What could be more decadent than a library of books on tap while you have a long, hot soak? If you love the wood-panelled library look, keep the sanitaryware white and clean-lined to let the walls do the talking. Remember to ensure the wood has been treated to cope with humidity.
Go back to black
An easy way to add drop-dead glamour to your bathroom is to introduce black into the scheme. These glossy fittings are a departure from the usual all-white designs and add a classy note. Wallpaper and accessories in black, white and silver keep the look elegant.
What do you think of these glamourising tips? Show us how you incorporate a dash of glamour into your own bathrooms in the Comments.
An easy way to add drop-dead glamour to your bathroom is to introduce black into the scheme. These glossy fittings are a departure from the usual all-white designs and add a classy note. Wallpaper and accessories in black, white and silver keep the look elegant.
What do you think of these glamourising tips? Show us how you incorporate a dash of glamour into your own bathrooms in the Comments.
A freestanding bateau bath sitting majestically in the centre of a room oozes high-octane glamour, especially in gleaming silver. Team it with a vintage mirror and crystal chandelier – look out for second-hand treasures for a gorgeous authentic patina.
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