Bloody Marbleous!

Marble was one of last years predicted trends but it seems to have been a slow burner that's only just coming into its own again right about now.

Marble has been coveted as a precious material for many thousands of years - the Taj Mahal, Michaelangelo's 'David' and our own Marble Arch are just a few recognisable historical marble masterpieces.

Marble is synonymous with affluence and high living. Installing marble floors or worktops in your home or business would never be inexpensive, however it is absolutely a worthwhile investment. There are few materials that can offer elegance, texture, durability and pattern all in one package but marble is definitely top of that list!

If youre liking the marble thing, but not sure how to incorporate it into your home, remember you dont have to go down the obvious route of kitchen or bathroom hard surfaces. Theres an ocean of smaller furnishings, fittings (you can even get marble radiators!) and marble inspired accessories available at the moment, that illustrate the beautiful versatility of this fabulous stone.

I've mined the internet and brought together a selection for you for todays inspiration board and if I do say so myself - its Bloody Marbleous!

Sources (clockwise from top left)

Marble Print Duvet Set from Ted Baker

Hadleigh Black Marble Doorstop from Habitat

Marble Base Desk Lamp from Cinnamon Bay Interiors

Marble and Copper Pouch from Renna Deluxe

Hello You Postcard from Paperchase

Marbled Pillar Candles from Nordic House

Mohair Throw from Heals

Marble Sphere Votive from French Connection

Marble Look Plates from Rose & Grey

As always please leave a comment below or feel free to contact me directly with any comments, questions or requests - love to hear from you! 

Unwind

So, avocado and peach suites are out, right?
Totally agree! And there's nothing sharper or more fail-safe than than an all white combo. There are an abundance of differing styles available that work every time, each becoming timeless classics that will fit into any scheme without issue.

However, there are other options!

I've designed this bathroom with two things in mind - the recent leaning towards greenery & botanics PLUS the ongoing trend for taking personal time-out for self care.

I've moved right away from the slick, clinical polished white that we ordinarily refer to when we talk bathrooms. I spotted this bath (that beautiful black, layered structure in the centre is a stone composite bath, you can actually bathe in it!) and it was just perfect for this latest scheme - Unwind.

There's no better antidote to stress than to get back in touch with nature and so I've created the bathroom from an amalgamation of natural textures and materials to stimulate the physical senses and soothe the soul.

Warm timber flooring and smooth pebbles underfoot; slate walls; dark stone basin & bath and plenty of lush greenery (its everywhere at the moment!) If your'e green fingered go for the real deal, if not there are some amazing faux plants available these days, like this fabulous bamboo screen from RSG - so go ahead and just fake it! Ive kept the colour scheme deliberately dark so it encourages the brain to slow down and the body to relax at any time of the day.

At the very least, every bathing experience should gently address each of the senses -

• Steamy hot water - Touch ☑
• Soft, low lighting options - Sight ☑
• Music - Sound ☑
• Something that smells divine, like one of these amazing, customised bath soaks from The Bathory - Smell ☑
• And a last but not least a glass of whatever takes your fancy, purely to tick the box of course! - Taste ☑

What's your favourite way to unwind? Any questions/ comments/ suggestions/ chit chat - please feel free to leave them in the comments below or contact me direct. Cant wait to hear from you!

Sources (clockwise from top left)
Copper & Black Candlestick from Hutsly

Ragrund Towel Rack Chair from Ikea

Slate Wall Mosaic tiles available from most tile suppliers
Copper bathroom fittings from Livinghouse.co.uk

Cocoon Shadow Granite Basin from Living Roc

Teak timber flooring available from most flooring suppliers

Customised Bath Soaks from The Bathory

Faux Standing Bamboo Screen from Rockett St George

River Pebble floor tiles available from most tile suppliers

Harmony Round Bath from Apaiser