Once the shower is installed, the bath is in place, and the basin plumbed in, it is time to consider those finishing touches.

Attractive accessories are the final addition that will make your new bathroom scheme complete. Always match metal finishes, so if your taps are in polished chrome choose a polished chrome towel ring, liquid soap dispenser and toilet brush holder.

The Pico, Keto, Zen and Guest collections from Aston Matthews are all suitable. But if you have chosen brass taps then you will require matching brass bathroom accessories. Fortunately the handsome Tradition range, which includes a bath rack and extending shaving mirror, is available in brass and nickel as well as chrome.

The new Acme accessories feature the same wheel control and scuffed brass finish as the Acme taps. While the contemporary Urban range is perfect for those who have opted for brushed stainless steel taps and shower fittings.

The secret to a beautiful bathroom is often down to what goes on behind the scenes. In other words the concealed fixings and fittings that allow the bathroom to look sleek and uncluttered. Items such as a wall hung supports and concealed cisterns for wall hung toilets, or tanking kits for wet rooms are not as photogenic as the finished bathroom but they are essential.

Before buying new bathroom fittings talk to an independent bathroom expert, such as the experienced staff at Aston Matthews, to make sure you also add to your basket all those items that might never be seen but are essential for making your bathroom fully functional.

Text By Style Expert Elspeth Pridham

We thought we had all seen the last of brass taps back in the 1990s, when golden swans-neck taps epitomised OTT bathroom design.

But brass is most definitely back. The 2017 reincarnation, however, is a far more sophisticated and subtle look and it goes across both traditional and modern settings for basins and baths.

For the classic bathroom the Tradition range of shower fittings and taps with classic cross head controls are available in a subtle brass finish. For a contemporary look the new Acme range in scuffed living brass finish, features an industrial style complemented by the circular handles with a tactile knurled grip. We also have our Ambra collection of brass taps and bathroom fittings which are a minimal, lever operated design. Both collections can be polished to keep the shine or left alone to naturally patinate.

Text By Style Expert Elspeth Pridham

As summer approaches we tend to think less about a long leisurely soak in the bath and more about a quick refreshing drench under the shower. Many people are keeping a tub in the family bathroom but installing a spacious walk in shower in the ensuite. Instead of the cramped conditions of the old shower cubicle a walk in shower dispenses with a door to create more elbow room, the glass screen that protects the bathroom from splashes can then be specified to exactly suit the size of shower tray or wet-floor you have installed.

Minimal glass screens are the most popular with the least amount of visible fixings as these create a sense of space. Aston Matthews also offer a bespoke service allowing glass shower panels to be cut to fit awkward spaces.

Text By Style Expert Elspeth Pridham

One of the joys of a cast iron roll top bath is that you can paint the exterior to match your décor. So forget about gloomy grey and wishy washy white, let’s get colourful in the bathroom and transform the freestanding tub making it centre of attention this season.

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Every year colour analysts Pantone study the fashion and home décor trends and announce the colour that will have the greatest impact over the next 12 months. For 2017 that colour is Greenery.

Refreshing and revitalizing, Greenery is symbolic of new beginnings. Pantone says it is “A fresh and zesty yellow-green shade that evokes the first days of spring when nature’s greens revive, restore and renew.”

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The concept of future-proofing is the process of anticipating changes in the future and making sure that the products and services you use now will continue to serve you well should circumstances change.

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Although primarily associated with the Art Deco period, black and white continues to be a popular scheme for the bathroom. For a traditional setting think chunky pedestal basins and high level WCs in crisp white porcelain set against black and white tiles. Aston Matthews' Carlton and Elysee sanitaryware is the perfect fit and the Deco range of taps and shower fittings is based on original 1930s patterns.

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The UK used to be a nation of bathers but now we tend to take a shower. Showers are quick and convenient but there is still a place in all our lives for the occasional long, relaxing, soak in the tub.

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Minimal showers dispense with the shower cubicle and instead create a shower area with low level tray and glass screen. The idea is to create as large a shower area as your bathroom will allow with the minimal amount of fittings, the result is plenty of elbow room and a sleek aesthetic.

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