The hot list: make your bathroom shine with these soothing shades

Courtesy of Zara Home

Courtesy of Zara Home

Courtesy of Margo Selby

Courtesy of Comptoir 102

Give your bathroom an overhaul, with soothing shades of pink, grey and blue.

1 Affordable art

It’s tempting to think of your bathroom as a strictly utilitarian space, but a couple of purely decorative touches will go a long way. Start with an inexpensive piece of artwork in muted, relaxing tones. This piece from Home Centre will do the trick nicely.

• Pop Colors digital print canvas (70 centimetres in height), Dh49, Home Centre stores across the UAE

2 Cleaning up

Good design is all about the details. It’s easy to overlook things such as soap trays and toothbrush holders, but they’re a quick and inexpensive way to add an immediate burst of colour to your bathroom. We have our eye on this turquoise set from Zara Home.

• Dispenser, Dh115, soap dish, Dh55 and toothbrush holder, Dh55, Zara Home stores across the UAE

3 Laundry lift

Use this pretty multi-toned basket to store dirty laundry or toiletries. Either way, it will immediately uplift your space and can be used as the lynchpin of your colour scheme.

• Basket, Dh155, Zara Home stores across the UAE

4 Tremendous towels

A nice set of fluffy towels should be the starting point for any bathroom upgrade. And while white towels sound great in theory, they aren’t always the most practical choice. Opt for something with a bit more character, such as this Folkestone set by Margo Selby, which includes a face cloth, hand towel, bath towel and bath sheet, each woven from 100 per cent cotton and finished with a fun neon-striped trim.

• Margo Selby Folkestone towel set, Dh364, www.vivalagoon.com

5 A light scent

Scented candles are always a welcome feature in a bathroom, but if you fancy something a little bit different, consider the Tallow candle by the Dutch design company Ontwerpduo. Available from Comptoir 102, it offers a fun play on the idea of old-school hand-held candlestick holders.

• Tallow candle, Dh122, Comptoir 102, Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai