BLOOMIN' BEAUTIFUL

IT'S TIME TO EMBRACE FLORALS AND FRIVOLITY. LET YOUR BATHROOM HAVE ALL THE FUN FOR ONCE

- REBECCA HOOTON

PERSONALITY IS OFTEN RESERVED for spaces that are used to showing off. There is, of course, the living room. It sees visitors on a regular basis and much thought goes into the colour of the sofa, choice of cushions and curtains that will cast your home in just the right light. We deliberate endlessly over kitchen cabinetry and pendant lights that will make people say "wow" when they first walk in. Every other room in the house gets first dibs on fabulous rugs and artwork that speaks to the soul. Bathrooms are often forgotten when it comes to adding individuality. We don't think to bring in playful window shades. Or wallpaper that really captures your character. We'd never even consider a wonderful chair to sink into for a while. But why not? Now's the moment to put more personality into your bathroom design. Just like these do...

SWEET SPOT

Formerly a white and sterile main bathroom, designer Elizabeth Hay softened it with curves in all the right places. Window coverings with graceful gathers and scalloped edges echo the slipper chair's flowing folds. Both are made using baby blue Angelique' fabric from Nine Muses Textiles. The addition of musk pink paint on the vanity, with a similar shade lamp and gallery wall, forms a most delicious mix.

LUCKY CHARM