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Bathe in beauty

Has there ever been a more exciting time to renovate a bathroom? Style watchers are spotting a plethora of stunning trends that seem likely to last well beyond 2023. The key to their longevity is that they’re all built around one key trend: the elevation of the bathroom beyond a practical space, to become a sanctuary of individual style.

Interior designer Nicola Ross from Nicola Ross Design says that this is a natural consequence of turmoil in the outside world. “To be able to live in homes that feel special and unique to us, that we can come back to after being out in the world and feel relaxed, is important. Our homes are our safe space, so taking our likes and dislikes and distilling that into a visual representation of who we are is key.”

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