Page 87 - Country Homes & Interiors (August 2019)

Waterloo basin mixer in Incaloy
Gold, from £680; Waterloo
shower, from £152; BJ5 towel
rail, £1,322, all CP Hart

Paint in dark green

Shamelessly dramatic but not as out-there as
jet black, green is the smart way to go dark.
And, with its nature-based connotations, this
on-trend hue will feel right at home in the
countryside. ‘Dark green is a strong colour
story, perhaps due to a wider awareness of
environmental issues but also because it has
a depth and variety that works so well with
other emerging shades like earthy browns
and deep maroons,’ says CP Hart designer
Annabel Williams. Leave the upper walls
pale to keep the overall look uplifting.

try tiny tiles

When it comes to tile trends, exploring
shapes can be just as rewarding as tracking
down the latest fashion-forward colours.
Hexagons and fish-scales are still strong but
more recently, circular mosaics are gaining
ground. ‘Penny tiles are small and sweet,
and offer a modern twist on classic square
mosaics, while retaining that luxe look,’ says
Yoga Penny
Hamish Smith, creative director at Ca’Pietra.
mosaic tiles in
‘They look great popped in a recess near the Blush, £138.60sq m,
bath or shower, but for maximum impact, go Ca’Pietra
floor-to-ceiling with a fabulous feature wall.’

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