Kitchens & Bathrooms Quarterly

IN THE RAW

The wellness trend is spilling over into kitchens and bathrooms as we create feel-good spaces that offer a greater sense of connectivity to the natural world. From organic materials for concrete benchtops to timber kitchen breakfast bars, stone tiles, plush bamboo towels and jute rugs, our kitchens and bathrooms are going green in style.

THE POWER OF TOUCH

Organic materials bode well with traditional decors, like those found in Victorian, Federation, Cottage, Farmhouse or Queenslander style homes. However, natural living finishes can also suit contemporary homes and you’ll find plenty in mid-century modern dwellings, beach house-style homes and those inspired by the industrial look.

Organic materials offer tactile comfort; they invite you to reach out and touch them. Some, like reclaimed timber, stone or brickwork, offer a direct link to the past

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