How accessories play their part in creating harmony in the bathroom.

Today¡¯s bathroom needs to be so many things to so many people: no longer just a functional washroom, it¡¯s a retreat, a place to relax and pamper yourself, a chance to lock the door and forget the outside World for a few precious minutes.

So it simply has to be right. Bathroom accessories need to create the right look, feel and ambiance, they must deliver the right quality, functionality and durability.

Planning in accessories is vital as random accessories bought as an afterthought can totally ruin the harmony of the bathroom. The main bathroom elements can be the most luxurious around but if quality accessories are not incorporated then the experience of using the bathroom will not be luxurious.

Moving on to current trends and styles, opulence, luxury and glamour are back in vogue after years of comparatively minimal, understated bathroom accessories. Even gold finishes, elegant colours, sumptuous textures like leather and crystal-adorned accessories in sensuous shapes are gracing exhibitions and catalogues alike, chrome is still most popular in the market. Sales of free-standing bathroom accessories are increasing due to the popularity of large vanity basins, where you can place beautiful soap dishes and dispensers on the basin.

Article by Sofia Charalambous