The ideal way to plan a new bathroom is to pick each item based on its individual merit, but with so much choice now available it can be a daunting task selecting which tap works with which bath, which basin looks good next to which WC.

Wood and stone bring warmth to any bathroom scheme and this 'back to nature' look also introduces a reassuringly enduring quality to the home.

The bathroom is a functional space but that doesn't mean you can't express your personality in the style and colour of the fittings you choose.

Minimal showers dispense with the shower cubicle and instead create a shower area with low level tray and glass screen.

It is always interesting to see how magazine stylists pull together a look using items borrowed from the Aston Matthews showroom.

On the continent wall hung sanitaryware is extremely popular, but it has taken longer to catch on in the UK despite the fact that it looks good and has many practical advantages.