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Are bathroom packages the secret to a stress-free reno?

According to recent market research by Beaumont Tiles, choosing fixtures and fittings for your bathroom, cost blowouts and not knowing where to start are amongst the biggest challenges facing Australian renovators. Big ticket projects like bathrooms, can be particularly daunting, and leave renovators opting out of picking up the tools.

The solution? Beaumont’s strategic design team have created a series of bathroom packages that combine  quality products and provide renovators with peace of mind. Priced from under $4,000, they’re available in all Beaumont Tiles stores.

“The key to alleviating reno stress is having access to transparent costs and inclusions. That’s what we’ve provided with our bathroom packages,” says Beaumont Tiles strategic designer Vanessa Thompson. “All our packages have been mindfully designed to reflect Australia’s current top 10 trends, and include everything from the cabinetry, tiles and taps, right through to the tub. Our local stores will even help you find the trades to do it!”

With over 16 packages to choose from, she shared some of her favourites and her tips on styling your newly renovated bathroom:

Modern

Clean monochrome lines complemented by tiles configured to create a spatial illusion has been kept front of mind when curating the looks for this package, with options available for both warm and cool lit spaces.

“To complete this look, create playful balance with the inclusion of elements that draw the eye upwards. Always remember to soften a modern bathroom with scented candles, trendy vases, and brushed metal elements,” adds Vanessa.

The modern bathroom package

Classic traditional 

This package features a dark tile floor, with lighter wall tiles to draw the eye upwards and out. Further complemented by added texture with a feature wall tile and matching fixtures and cabinetry.  

“To finish off this bathroom, add touches of drama with glass, metallic and floral elements,” says Vanessa. “Think owl feather embellished towels softened with a gorgeous glass vase with tulip or other classic bloom.”

The classic traditional bathroom package

Scandinavian 

This package is all about simplicity and economic use of space that is as beautiful as it is functional – with loads of thoughtful storage.  

“In both package options we’ve selected a central focal point, then provided opportunity to add colour and layers. I recommend styling with natural elements such as a timber stool and indoor plants with geometric motifs to add theatre.”

The Scandinavian bathroom package

Coastal

“Coastal styling is all about bringing the outdoors in, to complete this bathroom I would opt for clean furniture in lighter shade neutrals or sea blue,” says Vanessa. “Then use indoor plants, rattan mats and seascape artworks to bring the outdoors in.”

The coastal bathroom package

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Super luxe: The latest designer bathroom wares

From an ultra sleek mixer designed by interior designer Kelly Hoppen to copper and black tapware and even a crystal basin, bathrooms have never looked so luxurious. It’s also never been easier to create a custom, bespoke vibe – one of the biggest design trends of late.

Ex.t Stand bathtub: While inspired by the cast iron baths of the 1920’s and 1930’s, the Stand bathtub is a much more modern alternative. Available locally from Meizai, you can choose from black or white metal feet and there’s a matching basin too. $3,057.

iB Rubinetterie Zero 2 basin mixer: Another Italian design, this time from the iconic iB Rubinetterie who collaborated with American interior design maven Kelly Hoppen to create this slick design. Fully customisable, the stem is available in a glossy rose gold, gold, white and warm grey with the option of a matte black finish as well. Additionally, the lever’s colour offerings are glossy black, white or warm grey. Priced from $660.

Pittella crystal collection: Out of Melbourne, this is the perfect range for those who like their interiors big on glamour. Comprised of 24 percent lead (for increased light refraction which creates a glistening effect), this collection is made by skilled artisans on the iconic Italian ‘glass island’ of Murano. Priced from $1,699.

The Pittella Luxor bathroom basin, $2,104, is quite the statement!
The Pittella crystal door knob, $610 per pair, allows you to coordinate your bathroom cupboard doors.
Pittella’s Collier basin, $1699, is made from pure black crystal with a clear crystal base ring. Ooh la la.

Dorf Epic Bloc collection: Dubbed ‘designer jewellery’ for the bathroom, this collection features black, gold, rose gold and copper options. As a bonus, this range also boasts efficient energy saving technology ensuring hot water wastage is reduced. Priced from $99.

Dorf Epic Bloc collection metallic basin mixer in black and rose gold, $579.

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iB Rubinetterie’s fabulous MARMO marble bathroom collection

A hit at Milan’s recent Salone Internazionale del Bagno, the MARMO collection by celebrated Italian design house iB Rubinetterie combines marble with chrome, white, black, gold, brushed nickel and rose gold to produce a super chic range of bathroom accessories that have modern classic written all over them.

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With 72 products in the series ranging from basin and shower mixers to bathroom accessories, the geometric shapes are softened by the marble which is unique to every piece – the different veins ensure no two pieces are the same. Available in white Carrara and black Marquina, we love the soap dishes in particular and their smooth, masculine lines.

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Soap dishes

Designed by Antonio Gardoni and Federico Castelli, the range is proudly Italian made. “We love our country, we love its ancient and industrial history, we are the result of all this. We respect our origins and we cannot imagine manufacturing outside Italy. The history of our country, the culture of design that we luckly live and breathe every day dictates our standards and marks our steps,” says Antonio.

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The free standing, floor mounted bath mixer is very cool too and it’s unlike anything we’ve seen before.

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Gorgeous marble wall hooks

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There are bespoke options too – the range can be custom made using different stones and marbles depending on your project requirements.

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The ‘Net-a-Porter’ of bathroom, kitchen & laundry renovation

If you’re looking for an on-trend and easy-to-navigate edit of the latest bathroom, kitchen and laundry products, The Blue Space is your one-stop shop. After spending the last decade working in the digital arena for Australia’s leading bathroom brands, the site’s creator Josh Mammoliti, set up the business earlier this year to help renovators sift through the myriad products available on the market.

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“The disconnect we see is that Australians find it hard to make their bathroom or kitchen dreams look like the pictures in reality. They often don’t know where to start, they need to shop at multiple places or fear making a wrong decision – especially given a wet area is not only a major investment, but you want it to be timeless for the next 10 to 15 years. We want to showcase trends, inspire design and allow Australians to achieve stylish, sophisticated spaces without the stress,” says Josh.

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One of our favourite features of the site is the ability to purchase packages; ideal for people struggling to make design decisions. “Most customers prefer to recreate an overall look, in which case we offer pre-designed packages from local designers and suppliers to make it easier for them to choose. We also offer a product selection service where customers send us photos or specifications of their existing bathroom and we put together product suggestions,” says Josh who will be adding a 3D design service in the coming months. “The new design service will allow customers to not only have their bathroom designed in 3D but to take it away and continue to play with it before buying,” says Josh.

A trend-driven site, a team of design gurus and local designers are constantly sourcing the latest trends and creating collections around them. “We work with local designers each month to tap into the latest trends and create collections that inspire and can also be bought as an entire look, whilst keeping in mind the value of timeless investment pieces too,” says Josh who has a team of consultants available on the site for live chat too.

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“Bathrooms, laundries and kitchens are beautiful statement pieces in your home and a major investment making it so important to get it right. Our customers don’t want to be spending their weekends in showrooms, they want to be inspired on their mobile and tablets in the comfort of their own home and be able to purchase instantly,” says Josh.

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Top five tips to warm up your bathroom this winter

With its hard surfaces of tile, stone and ceramic, the bathroom can be one of the coldest rooms in the house but, with a few clever tricks, it really doesn’t have to be that way. Recently, our lovely friends at Reece shared their top five tips on how to create a more inviting bathroom this autumn and winter.

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  1. Heat it up

Heated towel rails are a quick and easy way to add some luxury to your bathroom and will instantly warm up your space. Enjoy the feeling of wrapping up in a fluffy, warm towel after a steamy shower or bath. Heated towel rails are also an excellent space saver for storing your towels and add to the aesthetics of your bathroom too. There are a wide range of styles available to suit your bathroom design and practical requirements, including traditional ladders, swivel, mobile, freestanding and individual rails.

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  1. Add warmth underfoot

If you’re looking for a little warmth underfoot then underfloor heating is a clever solution and such a luxury on cold winter mornings. Because heat rises, underfloor heating is one of the most efficient ways to heat your home and is a great long-term investment.  Advancements in technology mean underfloor heating systems can now be installed in the concrete slab of a new build and can be retrofit too.

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  1. Rug up

Bath mats or rugs are an easy and cost effective way to keep your feet warm in the bathroom. Place them in front of the sink, toilet and shower to keep your feet warm. Opt for a warm colour or stylish pattern to add to your bathroom design.

  1. Let natural light in

Windows, skylights and a clear glass shower surround make the most of natural light and on a sunny day can add extra warmth. Make sure your windows are air-tight to avoid letting cold air into the bathroom – even the smallest crack can result in the loss of warm air.

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  1. Colour your walls

A splash of colour can instantly add a sense of warmth to your bathroom on a chilly morning. Warm tones such as red, orange and yellow can help create a cosy ambience in a space.

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The tile trends set to dominate 2016

As people step away from conformity, basic monochrome tiles are now being replaced by remarkable structured, textured and three-dimensional alternatives.

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Penta Gold Gloss and White Gloss tiles

As Beaumont Tiles found out when attending the world’s largest tile and bathroom fittings exhibition held recently in Bologna – the Cersaie Fair, 2016 is going to be a big year for tile trends. The top design directions for the next 12 months will include a rustic retro ambience and a softened industrial look, with a particular focus on shaped tiles, as Italian manufacturers push the design boundaries into hexagons and chevron (V-shape) tiles.

Below we wrap up Beaumont Tiles’ top 2016 trends:

Modern vintage

Modern Vintage
Sweet White Matt Structured Random Rect tile

Old classic styles are given a re-focused modern perspective, with a worn rustic look. Look for mixed patterning from past eras and retro styles, such as a glazed brick look, mottled or crackle detail, with timber and bricks.

Natural and industrial

Industrial
Revival Wood Chocolate GL-Porc Rect, Wood Dark Blue GL-Porc Rect and Wood Sand GL-Porc Rect tiles

This trend features soft timbers with an industrial look teamed with a hybrid concrete/metallic rust effect. Timber and concrete are synonymous with industrial styles and here we see distressed, weathered, salvaged wood, painted or patterned timber in trending colours and metallic slithers in wood plank format.

Colour trends

Blue is the new dominating hue – from blackened blues to denim blues, with hints of green and undertones of metallic. Also trending is a ’70s inspired colour palette and patterns with soft and muted colours.

Structure

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Lasso Bronze Lace Satin Struct Dec and White Lace Satin Struct Dec tiles

Playing with shadow and light, rather than colour and pattern, three-dimensional visually tactile tiles are trending, with designs that can be applied in a myriad of formations to create a personalised look.

Artistic tile shapes

Artistic Tile Shapes
Esagono Star Hexagon CB-Porc tile

Traditionally square or rectangles, tile shapes are evolving further into hexagons and chevron designs. This means renovators can still choose a safe colour, such as white in the bathroom, but add depth and flare through shaped backdrops.

Big tiles

It’s an area of experimentation and requires special manufacturing and laying techniques, but tiles are getting bigger and thinner and renovators globally love them. The standard larger tile of 600x600mm is blossoming to a gargantuan slab size of 1000x3000mm. In a new design twist, slab tiles with fibreglass backing are being made to bend around curves.

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New minimal bathroomware from Raymor

The old adage ‘less is more’ certainly comes to mind with Raymor’s fresh new range of bathroom wares that combine clean, modern lines with subtle curves and smart design solutions for compact bathing spaces.

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And it was this simple, unfettered design that inspired an organic themed bathroom with timber-look tiles and a large, living green wall as its eye-catching feature.

The timber tiles and green feature wall called for simple bathroom fixtures and fittings so as not to overwhelm the space – exactly where Raymor’s new range fits in.

Raymor Wentworth Wall Hung Vanity TThe wall hung Wentworth vanity features a crisp white ceramic top and gloss white polyurethane cabinetry. Minimal bevel grip finger pulls and soft close drawers complete the look and make it just as beautiful to use. And while it looks compact in size, the Jamaica bath has added depth for full body immersion – an indulgent design feature.

Tanami Bath Set 160mm

The Tanami collection of tap ware features gentle curves and is aptly named as it invokes the simplicity of Japanese design.

But when it comes to a fabulous design solution for a compact space, the Byron wall faced toilet suite really comes up trumps. The concealed cistern makes it the perfect choice for a tiny powder room or small bathroom.

Visit Raymor or tradelink for more.

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Move over silver tapware: the trend for black and white is here

Introducing a new collection of tapware that takes its cue from the basic architectural shapes of the circle and rectangle and presents them in the deepest gloss black and a high sheen crisp white.

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Kludi, the award-winning German tapware specialist, has just released Zenta – a geometric design melding curves and angles whose slender profile houses a non-wearing cartridge and an aerated, water-saving spray whose direction can be adjusted to suit any basin.

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