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Metallic glamour

Chrome has been king of the bathroom for some time but, as with kitchens, this is all changing. Though we’re not advocating the return of gaudy, swan-shaped brassware or wall-to-wall copper tiles, there is definitely a trend for modern metallic finishes, and it’s worth tapping into for your new bathroom design.

To prevent your walls looking as if they’ve been touched by the hand of King Midas, use metallics sparingly but with purpose. A border of gold or copper

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