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Brass and marble still trending plus more of the latest bathroom looks

Perhaps proving their classic status, brass and marble continue to feature in the latest bathroom collections. From Greg Natale‘s statement marble creations to a brass range that features designed-to-match tapware, door hardware and bathroom accessories, there’s much to love about the latest in bathrooms.

Greg Natale X Teranova: Colour and pattern abounds in Greg Natale’s new ‘Largo’ collection for Teranova. Featuring nine marble floor tiles and six basins there’s plenty of statement geometric motifs (a Greg signature) and the collection draws on neo-classic European architecture and Art Deco design influences too. Designed to create drama – from the foyer to the bathroom or powder room, the basins partner beautifully with the tiles offering seductive curves, fluted edges and bold shapes. We love!

Greg Natale
Greg Natale X Teranova
Greg Natale
Greg Natale Teranova

CIBO Design for Bunnings: Located on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, CIBO Design has been making affordable bathroom wares for Bunnings for the past seven years and the latest collection offers a rather stylish look.

The new ‘Freshwater’ range is inspired by a coastal aesthetic with the vanities featuring v-groove doors, ceramic tops and oversized round timber handles in black, white or oak. The vanity is available in wall hung and full height versions in 600, 900 and 1200mm wide.

The new ‘Mornington’ wall hung vanity is available in 900 or 1200mm and in either white or oak veneer cabinetry with half round black or white handles. Each vanity has a quartz stone top and ceramic counter-top basin in a choice of four on-trend colours including white, matt pale pink, matte grey and white and matte black and white.

“We’ve been designing and making custom bathroom furniture in our Sydney workshop for more than 25 years and are delighted to be working with Bunnings to offer Australian-made bathroom products exclusively to their customers,” says Darrin Ingleton, CIBO Design managing director. 

Freshwater 900 vanity
Mornington 1200 vanity

Novas: One of Australia’s leading creators of design-led architectural products, Novas has just released its Frame range of designed-to-match tapware, door hardware and bathroom accessories. Taking the guess work out of finding fittings, fixtures and door hardware that match, the stylish range is available in chrome, matte black, satin nickel, gun metal, satin gold and satin bronze.

“Unity amongst fittings and fixtures like tap ware and door handles can give a home a truly premium feel, and Novas has taken the hassle out of this with its Frame collection,” says Melbourne interior stylist and Novas ambassador Aimee Tarulli of Archer Interiors.

The design takes inspiration from the elegance of a classic bag clasp and the mechanical detail of a timepiece and suits an array of interiors. “The flexibility of the Novas Frame collection’s hero bezel design allows it to look at home in limitless compositions, whether it be art deco, industrial, minimalist or modern,” says Novas Creative Director Nicholas Johnston, who designed the range.

Novas Frame

Methven: Methven has added to the Maku range of taps and mixers, with the new Maku2 series featuring a handset, hand shower and rail shower designed to create a cohesive look across basins, baths and shower units. There are three new shower designs created in chrome with graphite finishes.

The new Maku MK2 handset features Satinjet technology that uses twin-jet technology to create optimum water droplet size and pressure, with over 300,000 droplets per second. In addition, the handset is easily screwed into existing hoses, avoiding plumbing fees and time spent waiting for an appointment.

Maku MK2 Rail Shower
Methven shower head
Methven Maku MK2 shower head

Beaumont Tiles: Spacious Slabs is the new range of large-scale tiles from Beaumont Tiles and at 1200mm x 2700mm they sure are colossal. In fact, they form part of a select group of tiles known as ‘slab tiles’ due to their size. Made from high-quality 6mm thick glazed porcelain, the range comes in six stone designs, with matte or polished finishes. There’s Pietra Silver, Arabscato, Volkas, Pulpis, Statuario and Calcutta.

“Spacious Slabs are amongst the best priced in the market and a great option for renovators who are looking to take a luxe for less approach to their reno, and want to jump into the slab tile look,” says Christie Wood, Beaumont Tiles’ strategic designer.

Beaumont Tiles Spacious Slabs
Spacious Slabs Pietra Silver
Beaumont Tiles Spacious Slabs
Spacious Slabs Calcutta

Elio by IB Rubinetti: Available locally from Paco Jaanson, this new range uses shape and pattern to create a distinct look. Designed by renowned architecture studio Archea Associati, the collection features a variety of unique bathroom shapes including a softly curved square design that is sure to catch the eye.

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Colours abound in this month’s Australian kitchen & bathroom trends

While green has been in the interior spotlight for some time now, it’s finally made its way into the bathroom sphere in a really solid way. From basins to tiles and surface materials, there’s no denying the lush and enduring appeal of green. You’ll see it more than once in this month’s colourful bathroom and kitchen roundup.

Nood Co. Herbert basin: We love the retro vibe of this new basin. It’s available in one and two-tone options and in a rainbow of hues including the gorgeous clay and mint tones pictured. It comes in wall and surface mount iterations too. From $1200.

Nood Co. basin
The Herbert basin is available in 14 colours
The basin is available in a two-tone option

Kaldewei baths: Made in Germany since 1918, the Kaldewei bath range is heat resistant, scratch and impact resistant, easy to clean, UV resistant and chemical resistant too. Made from enamelled steel, the clean-lined baths come in an amazing array of colours – 21 to be exact!

Elite Bathware: When it comes to interiors, green is trending in a major way. A diverse colour that can be used in modern, retro and even traditional settings, Elite Bathware has a range of fabulous green tiles ranging from Zellige to glazed terracotta and many other options too.

Lume tile

AEG matte black collection: The perfect complement to the black kitchen trend, this black induction cooktop and pyrolytic oven features stain resistant matte glass that is anti-fingerprint too. Minimalists will adore the cooktop in particular as it boasts a built-in extraction fan rendering an overhead range hood redundant. From $4,499.

Silestone Sunlit Days by Cosentino: A new collection of natural-coloured matte surfaces by Cosentino, this range is inspired by the sun-drenched colours of the Mediterranean. Each colour has an aged look due to a subtle grain and the colour palette lends itself to a variety of applications – think kitchen and bathroom bench tops and splash backs, bathroom flooring and sinks. The material is available in large format sizes which allows for a seamless look. 

Cosentino
Arcilla Red is inspired by the earth, with a rich terracotta colour that changes with the light.
Cosentino
Posidonia Green evokes a connection with nature.
Cala Blue
Cala Blue is a modern, deep blue that has depth and versatility.

Scarabeo Castellana range: Comprised of basins, bath tubs and toilets, there is a distinct vintage feel to this bathroom range that is handmade in Civita Castellana, north of Rome. Curves abound – the basins feature legs inspired by turned wood and the deep, freestanding bath has a distinct curved shape and embossed feet.

Paco Jaanson
Paco Jaanson

Buildmat Ella corner double bowl sink: The winner of the 2020 International Architecture Masterprize Product Design Award, and designed in Australia, the Buildmat sink was created to address the wasted, unused corner in a kitchen. It’s ideal for small spaces. $499.

ISVEA Rosa Bathroom Collection: This bathroom collection features a basin unit, make-up unit and tall unit; all with a unique diamond v-groove detail. The collection is designed with a diamond v-groove detail; a matte polyurethane finish is paired with the brushed copper leg stands and handles for an art deco feel. The unique colour palette includes mint green, ivory, taupe, salmon, anthracite and ivory.

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Bathroom styles 2018: which is for me, how do I get it?

When it comes to bathroom renovations, many shy away from their dream and instead opt for safer, more subdued options due to being overwhelmed by choice.

But is playing it safe really the right renovating attitude? According to renovating duo and winners of The Block 2014, Simon and Shannon Vos, a conservative approach rarely pays off and can lead to “renovation remorse”.

“Bathrooms provide an opportunity to inject a fun dash of architecture into the home that is hard to achieve on the same level elsewhere,” says Simon. 

The first (and undoubtedly the hardest) step is to figure out your style. To help you navigate the Pinterest minefield of trends and tiles, Simon and Shannon shared with us their top four bathroom trends for winter 2018!

1. Traditional

“Dark to light colour palettes always work well within this style,” says Shannon.

The Beaumont Tiles ambassadors suggest picking a deep-toned timber look tile for the floor, paired with a clean, light-toned Carrara marble mosaic walls to draw the eye upwards while adding a touch of theatre to the overall project. Incorporating hints of brushed metallics through tapware and other fixtures is a fantastic way to add complexity to the space. For those who are daring, add a chandelier or oversized pendant light for a serious bathroom statement!

2. Coastal

“Opt for a light grain timber-look tile then couple with a monsoon shower for some wow factor that looks and sounds like rain,” says Simon. He suggests clean tapware in either silver or matt black, and don’t forget to include indoor plants and seascape artworks to bring the outdoors in. “To complete your coastal bathroom, add textural layers with raw cotton bathmats, fluffy cotton towels and natural fibre baskets,” adds Simon.

3. Modern

Clean monochromatic lines with hints of colour, is the best way to nail the modern-look bathroom. A large format tile with either a lot of movement or bold vein features is always a strong starting point. To create playful balance, Simon suggests installing a 3D tiled feature wall to draw the eyes upwards and out.

4. Scandinavian

“Keep styling modest by selecting a central feature in your area such as a freestanding bath tub, then add colour and layers to frame its focal point,” says Shannon. “Geometric tiles in either white, black or marble look-a-like are always a spot-on choice for Scandi bathrooms. Though for those who are daring, contrast the geometric tile with a fun coloured grout like blue, or forest green. Or opt for a strong metallic mosaic.”

Discover your perfect style by heading over to Beaumont Tiles and taking the “What’s my style” questionnaire

Photo credits: Reece

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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.

structure tiles
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

Structure
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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Splash into beachy bathrooms with Mermania tiles

Forget tacky beach décor, Mermania tiles in shades of aquatic blues create a modern, yet effortless summer style.

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These on-trend encaustic tiles are handmade from pressed cement, giving the pieces a chalky, matt patina with patches of imperfections a part of their charm.

“The coastal-inspired scallop motif is perfect to create a statement in a bathroom – or imagine a kitchen splashback!” said Tim Neve, the designer behind these stylish tiles.

The designs can be laid for both indoor and outdoor wall or floor use, to create a unique patch, and retail at $160 per metre squared.