Invest in quality lighting to ensure your bathroom is usable 24/7, even when natural
light is lacking. Wall lights either side of the mirror create a balanced feel, while
ribbed glass provides effortless elegance alongside pewter fittings
Brooklyn glass funnel wall light with 7in pewter wall holder, £89, Industville
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Synonymous with a simple lifestyle and a sense of wellbeing, it’s no surprise that
Scandinavian style is a popular trend for bathrooms. The low-key, minimal look lends
itself perfectly to a room in which cleanliness and serenity are paramount, creating
a space that leaves us feeling revived. The style is closely linked to nature – a
connection known to promote a healthy mind – so incorporating natural materials like
stone, wood and rattan into your scheme, alongside soft fabrics like linen and cotton,
is key. Streamlined designs, tactile finishes and a muted colour palette are also
essential for creating a contented sense of hygge…
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Minimal design doesn’t have to mean lacking in detail. Look for ways of sneaking in
as much interest as you can, like the fluted effect on this vanity unit. It gives
more depth to the light wood, which is the epitome of Scandi style
Amara Aysgarth 600mm 1-drawer vanity unit in Sonoma Oak with basin, £769, UK Bathrooms
‘Cool off-whites like Nordic Bliss combined with neutrals like Natural Hessian and
Dulux Heritage Beachcomb Grey are popular choices. Team with accent colours like Denim
Drift or Warm Graphite to capture the essence of the beautiful brooding Nordic landscape.’
Marianne Shillingford, Creative Director at Dulux
Paint Mixing Easycare Bathroom soft sheen paint in (from top) Nordic Bliss, Natural
Hessian, Denim Drift, Warm Graphite, all £41.70 for 2.5L; Dulux
A sleek, understated radiator or heated towel rail – like this floor-standing ladder
design – will blend seamlessly into a Scandi scheme, becoming part of the aesthetic
rather than just a practical addition
Milano Indus floor-standing ladder heated towel rail in Anthracite, £304.95, BestHeating
Give a neutral scheme a contemporary edge with black or anthracite accents. This black
shower, with its sleek angular design and matt finish, creates visual contrast to
the lighter background Arezzo deluxe cool touch square thermostatic shower, £299.95,
Victorian Plumbing