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How to have a low maintenance bathroom that doesn’t compromise style

Is it really possible to have a low maintenance bathroom that looks elegant and stylish rather than bland and characterless? Getting this balance right is surely the holy grail of bathroom design! Let’s be honest, nobody enjoys spending their weekends scrubbing grout lines or dissolving limescale. We all want a space that looks effortlessly clean […]

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What is Japandi, and How Can You Get It Right in Your Bathroom?

News / Becky Hinshelwood

Have you ever wished your bathroom felt more like a serene retreat and less like a chaotic space where toiletries go to multiply? If so, you might be interested in learning more about Japandi design. It’s a beautiful interior design style that has been on the rise for the last few years, and could be

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Transform Your Space: Bathroom Lighting Ideas with the Wow Factor

News / Becky Hinshelwood

When you start looking for inspo for your bathroom refit, it’s tempting to focus on those big statement features – a stunning freestanding bath tub, elegant vanity unit, or luxurious shower enclosure. But here’s the secret that professional designers know: great bathroom lighting ideas will truly transform your bathroom from functional to fabulous. Your bathroom

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How to successfully organise your life while your bathroom’s being refitted

News / Becky Hinshelwood

The design phase is complete. You’ve shared ideas with your bathroom designer, made countless creative decisions, and finalised every detail of your dream bathroom. The excitement is building and you can practically see yourself relaxing in that gorgeous new space. But now comes the reality check: the installation phase, which brings a temporary upheaval to

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What is a realistic cost for a bathroom refit in Surrey?

News / Becky Hinshelwood

Where do you start with a bathroom refit plan? Do you work out a basic concept, or begin by setting a budget? And how on earth do you set a budget without knowing how much things realistically cost? It’s a bit of a vicious circle, but you’ll be pleased to hear that it’s one that

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12 Stylish Bathroom Ideas That Will Transform Your Space

News / Becky Hinshelwood

A stylish bathroom doesn’t burst, fully formed, from a designer’s mind! It begins with ideas, concepts, and vague notions that gradually get refined and balanced with functionality to create the finished spaces that you’ll see in our gallery. At Stone & Chrome, we want our bathroom designs to not only be stylish but also to

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Great design ideas to create an energising bathroom

News / Becky Hinshelwood

What purpose does a bathroom deliver for you? Is it simply a space for personal grooming? Is it a peaceful retreat from the day’s stresses? Or is it somewhere you can reinvigorate and refresh, a space to unlock positivity and creativity with which to tackle the day? If the last one sounds appealing to you,

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Is a bespoke bathroom the same as a luxury bathroom?

News / Becky Hinshelwood

We can all get a bit distracted with semantics sometimes. When it comes to creating space and aesthetics, though, nuance matters. The words you use are how you convey specific ideas and feelings that exist in your imagination to the expert tools of the bathroom designer. So, if you’ve been using the words “bespoke” and

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8 Steps to transform your bathroom into a wetroom

News / Becky Hinshelwood

If you’re looking for something different when it comes to bathroom layout, a wetroom may fit the bill. Wetrooms have become utterly synonymous with trending contemporary design principles. They optimise function while keeping aesthetics elegant and sleek. They’re flexible and a great way to get the best out of unusually shaped spaces. But they aren’t

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When does a bathroom refurbishment become a bathroom renovation?

News / Becky Hinshelwood

Are you ready for bathroom change? Whether you’ve hated your bathroom for years or just feel like it’s time for a freshen up, there’s always a point when things get real. That moment when, finally, your bathroom design contemplations make the move from your daydreams into real life. So, what’s it to be? Refurbishment or

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