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  1. Top 5 Bathroom Trends You Need to See

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    With bathrooms evolving from being a room of functionality to a designing hot-spot, it is important to ensure that your bathroom is up to code in this designer fueled environment.

    Whether you want a classic and clean finish or something bold and bright to entice your guests into. You can certainly find a trend to inspire the transformation of your bathroom.

    Find out the top 5 trends that are making bathrooms go from drab to fab, and allow you to enjoy the space rather than keep it as a room of just functionality.

    Green and white bathroom with frog and leaf themed wallpaper

    1. Dark Bathrooms

    With the rising trend of neutrals, it created a commotion of excitement when we heard that black bathrooms are becoming more popular. With the classic and clean black finish complimented with light shades of grey or warm cream tones, we can understand the rising popularity.

    The use of black within the bathroom can create a contemporary feel, adding a tone of moodiness to the room and making it feel cosy. When complimented with neutral tones the black will pop and become an accent to the bathroom aesthetic.

    Would you dare to darken your bathroom with a modern black touch?

    If you are considering it, but not ready for a completely black bathroom why not consider a black marble finish, adding some lighter touches in the marble. At Versital we offer black marble vanity tops and jet black shower trays for the risk takers.

    Shower cubicle in Arabesque and vanity top in Gloucester.

    White and black veined wash room vanities with jungle themed wallpaper and a bespoke marble vanity top
    Featuring: Busy Carrata classic marble finish vanity tops
    Dark sparkle finish bespoke bathroom, with custom unique shaped bath.
    Featuring: Noire Reflect and Just Silver high sparkle finish

    2. Spathrooms

    Create a private sanctuary in your home to practice the necessary self-care rituals.

    Turn your bathroom into a haven of self-love, by using warm textures and fabrics to create a luxurious feel, as well as using soft and calming tones throughout the space. Add natural elements through woven baskets and natural wood touches to create a relaxing environment.

    Spathroom interior design bathroom tend
    Image: House Digest
    Washroom design using Versital cultured marble vanity top in Caramel and rustic top mounted stone basins
    Featuring: Caramel RAL 8008 marble finish vanity top

    3. Colour Drenching

    Dopamine designing has taken over, and that includes your bathroom. Colour has been used to create a statement and be eye-catching, a big trend that has been taking over bathrooms.

    Consider adding fun pops of colour through the use of wallpapers and paints. You can add focal points of colour through opting for fun colours of towels, bright furniture, colourful tiling or wall panels.

    Add colour to your bathroom in an eye-catching way which embodies your designing style.

    Featuring; Gloucester marble skirting and architrave
    Pink marble wash-trough and bright colour drenched commercial washroom
    Featuring: Koi metallic marble wash-trough

    4. Small Space Solutions

    Maximise your floor space with clever storage solutions such, floating vanity units and bespoke shower trays, made to fit the space perfectly.

    No matter the shape of the bathroom we can create the perfect bespoke shower tray to any size or shape, to ensure you can make the most of your bathroom. With a range of over 90 different colours, you can create the perfect shower tray to match the aesthetic and trend you love. Who said small spaces can’t be luxurious?

    Featuring: Norvein marble architrave
    Light marble shower panels with Geo navy blue and gold wall paper
    Featuring Silver Stratos metallic marble shower panels and Bespoke shower tray

    5. Classic Styling

    We are seeing design move to a more timeless and classic aesthetic. With people opting to add a hint of opulence through adding a touch of marble or brass.

    As well as focusing on adding classic pieces of furniture with intricate detailing, opting for a piece that has longevity and will outlast the ever-changing trends.

    Cream and white classic bathroom with bright lighting around mirrors on the wall and classic white wooden vanity top.
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    Classic bathroom with bespoke marble vanity tops in a white classic marble finish
    Featuring; Sicilian marble vanity top
    Classic marble bespoke bathroom with a green marble bespoke vanity top
    Featuring; Moss Green marble vanity top and Decorative panels

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    To realise your vision with an experienced, expert, British manufacturer, get in touch with Versital today, where we can introduce you to a design advisor and supply you an estimate directly. Speak to us today on 01204 380780 or send us a contact form.

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  2. Bathroom Design In Unique Spaces

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    Bathrooms are a key room to any space, whether it be commercial or residential. Keeping your bathroom up to date with modern equipment and décor makes a big impact. An impressive domestic bathroom can elevate the overall feel of the property. As well as creating a relaxing space for you to enjoy in your downtime.

    Bold wallpaper

    Striking wallpapers are a great way to catch the eye in a bathroom. Even in a small space where you might think you should keep away from bold design and colour, being brave and opting for something dramatic can pay huge dividends. Far from making a space look smaller, a clever bold colour or design can make a big impact.

    Pairing a bold wallpaper with Versital marble, for any combination of the shower tray and panels, vanity tops or skirting, makes for a great modern bathroom design. The neutral background and traditional feel of the marble stops the room from feeling too overwhelming.

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    Making the most of a small bathroom

    With this bathroom design, the client wanted to make the most of the space available. Since they had plenty of other WCs available in the house, the decision was made to remove the toilet, opting to use the space instead for a larger walk-in shower. A custom shaped shower tray from Versital was ideal to make optimum use of the space. 

    Removing the toilet also offered the opportunity to include a large bathroom cabinet from Geberit and a feature top-mounted basin from V & B. 

    Feature lighting

    Lighting is a fantastic way to add interest and open up a room. The use of spotlights and clever LED strips under the furniture highlights the features and makes it feel larger.

    Spacious Bathroom Interior

    Bathroom Design Starring Versital

    Versital marble was used throughout the bathroom for a range of surfaces. The waterproof, easy-to-clean nature of all our marble products makes it the ideal choice for shower trays, panels and backsplashes. The anti-bacterial protection provided by SteriTouch makes it a great choice for vanity tops as well. 

    For this bathroom, the client opted for a striking, on-trend wallpaper – navy blue and gold Geometric pattern ticking all the boxes for this bathroom. They decided to keep the background neutral by mixing the marble finishes of Silver Stratos (metallic base) and Gloucester Grey (the dark accents) – allowing the geometric navy and gold wallpaper in this bathroom design to shine. design to shine.

    By opting for a neutral classic background with a classic marble, there is still lots of flexibility for future amendments. Should they wish to change the wallpaper – as fashions change – the neutral grey and white base offers lots of potential and goes with pretty much any colour.

    Sleek Bathroom Vanity Setup

    Unique Bathroom Design

    In most bathrooms, space is at a premium and very rarely do two have the same dimensions. Versital cultured marble can be ordered to a client or designers specifications. It can also be cut and scribed on-site without the need for pre-templating, making it absolutely perfect for matching unique room layouts and a simple installation process.

    Feeling Inspired?

    If this bathroom has inspired you to get creative with your next project, get in touch with Versital today. We can offer advice and help to your team to make the most of your design projects – whether that be a new or existing job. 

    Get In touch!

    For help and advise for how to use Versital to realise your design vision, get in touch today. We can introduce you to a design advisor and supply you an estimate directly. Speak to us today on 01204 380780 or send us a contact form.

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  3. Staycation Luxury: Marble Bathroom

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    With holidays abroad and even domestic hotel stays unavailable for most of the last 18 months, it’s been more difficult to get a slice of luxury into your life. This has turned many people to renovations and adding touches of aspiration to their own homes.

    It is truly the moment of the staycation – and with the pandemic meaning that many people’s expenditure has dropped significantly over the last 18 months, more and more people are looking to reinvest their savings into their homes. The bathroom is always a popular room to renovate, and what says luxury quite like a marble bathroom?

    marble shower

    MARBLE BATHROOM DESIGNS

    We are always thrilled when our surfaces and products are used for domestic renovations as well as commercial works. Of course, without being afforded the opportunity to escape to luxurious hotels abroad, some people have decided to bring that style of design to their own homes – which is exactly what this client wanted. 

    We worked with the designer Langley Interiors to hand make bespoke surfaces for this renovation including a custom shower tray to incorporate fitted seats, shower panels, a striking vanity top with deep down stand and skirting. They come together beautifully to create the look of a hotel at home.

    HOME SPA

    A marble shower set inside a marble bathroom is the place to start. In any bathroom, the bath or shower is the centrepiece, and nothing makes a statement like a marble shower. For this design in particular, a seat and steam cabinet was incorporated which brings not only the features of a hotel but also a luxurious spa into the home.

    marble shower

    STAYCATION PRESTIGE

    The twin sinks echo the most prestigious destinations across the world. The bathroom can be a trickier room to modernise due to the general lack of electrics compared to other rooms in the house, but here the his-and-hers sinks bring modernity to this marble bathroom.

    Thanks to the custom shower panels and Versital used throughout, there is no grout in this bathroom, which is unsightly at the best of times. Instead, the designer opted for sleek lines across the shower tray, vanity tops and the skirting, allowing the marble bathroom to blend seamlessly together. 

    With Versital being custom made to a designers specifications in terms of size and edge details it really allows them to create a sleek, modern look with minimal joins.

    Versital’s range of cultured marble finishes comes with all the aesthetic beauty of the material, whilst also being waterproof and easy to clean, with the benefits of Steritouch anti-bacterial technology. Moreover, as it can be cut on-site by the installer with ordinary woodworking tools there may not even be a need for pre-templating, making it the perfect choice for any luxury bathroom installation.

    To find out more about the range of marble bathroom products that Versital can offer, and assistance with making the most of your bathroom designs, get in touch with our team via the Get a Quote page on our website, or for more urgent questions contact us on 01204 380780.

  4. Bold, bright and bespoke bathrooms at Royal Quays Marina Newcastle

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    Bold, Bright and Bespoke!

    Versital has been specified for new washrooms to be used by boat owners and their crew at Royal Quays Marina on the River Tyne at North Shields. Versital supplied bespoke stone resin shower panels and splashbacks in bold and exciting colours for this striking waterside development.

     

    Contemporary bathroom design at Royal Quays Marina Newcastle

    The new building is a stunning contemporary design which incorporates a café bar restaurant as well as the new washrooms. Situated right on the dock edge the glazed frontage gives superb views for diners over the boats moored in the marina, whilst the interior accommodates modern new washrooms for use by marina users.

    A Daring Look for Royal Quays Marina Newcastle Thanks to Versital Shower Panels

    Versital supplied stone resin wall panels and splashbacks in distinctive colours such as ‘Shiraz’, ‘Tangoed’, ‘Dorothy’, ‘Ice White’ and ‘Wenge’ to create 8 contemporary, spacious shower enclosures and washrooms that will serve the owners, family and crew of the 350 boats moored in the marina, as well as the many boats that visit this busy marina each year.

    “Our unique surface material is 100% non-porous, making it a great solution for commercial projects such as this.  The Marina’s bathrooms will look as good as new for many, many years to come as no stains or exposure to water can compromise their appearance. What’s more, they will never need to grout a tile again.”
    Gemma Stockberger, Head of Marketing and Sales for Versital UK. 

    Bright orange bespoke stone resin shower panels

    Versital’s non-porous, stone resin shower panels and splashbacks were made to measure for the Marina, allowing the design team to specify the exact shape, size. The design team picked the final colour selection from a range of 90 colours and finishes such as marble, granite, sparkle and high gloss.

    BrightBlue Studio, the RIBA Registered Architects who designed the Marina Building, specified bespoke Versital shower panels to provide a low maintenance bathroom solution. 

    “The Royal Quays Marina team were interested in more dynamic ideas, colours and products to invigorate the spaces, allowing us to flex our creative muscles. We specified Versital as we knew they could deliver a bespoke, easy to maintain solution as well as exciting colour options and smooth, consistent delivery.”
    Henry Amos, Director at BrightBlue Studio

    Royal Quays Marina which is widely regarded as the premier boating facility in the area wanted to cement this reputation by making sure that the new washrooms would be the ‘best on the coast’ and to ensure that any sailor who has endured a cold wet sail to reach the marina would be rewarded with first class facilities. The new facilities even include a full-size bath for a long hot soak if required! A little touch of luxury rarely found in a marina.

    “We are overwhelmed by the feedback so far from Marina users and the community. They love the building and new facilities. We were especially impressed at the way Bright Blue and Versital were to create such a bright and cheerful space. We are delighted with the results, and yes, they are the best washrooms on the coast!”
    Matthew Simms, Marina Manager

    For more information on stone resin shower panels from Versital, get in touch on 01204380780, or email us via our contact form.  

  5. Video – Easy Access Bathroom Remodel

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    Easy Access Bathroom: Beautiful Bathroom Refurb

    One of our long standing clients, bathroom designer and installer Langley Interiors based in the North West, recently completed this beautiful and practical easy access bathroom transformation.

    Disability Bathroom : Safe and stylish!

    The clients father in ailing health needed their bathroom to be easy access and safe to use. The designer took this into account when creating a large walk in style shower complete with grab bars.

    Versital Shower Panels

    The bathroom was finished in Versital throughout, including Versital shower panels on the walls outside as well as inside the shower area. As well as looking beautiful, they are easy to clean and mantain.

    Bespoke Shower Tray For Large Easy Access Shower

    The designer chose to use a large bespoke shower tray to create a large wet room style shower tray that was easy to access and created a very level walk through.

    Built in Shower Seat

    Versital was used to create a safe and stylish built in shower seat that was not only safe to use, but also looks fabulous.

    Stylish Easy Access Bathroom Transformation Video

    The full project was followed from start to finish – you won’t believe the before pictures! See the full video below.

    [youtube]https://youtu.be/j8lkdELLhCY[/youtube]

    Easy To Maintain

    Not only does the customer benefit from the beautiful aesthetics of Versital marble, it of course comes with all the benefits you’d expect from our marbles. Versital is extremely hygienic offering the anti-bacterial protection of SteriTouch, as well as being waterproof and easy to clean

    For advice on how to use Versital in an easy access bathroom or disability bathroom contact us direct on 01204380780. You can also request a quote from the team today.

  6. Bathroom Inspiration: Greys and Neutrals

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    This year has seen the rise in popularity of grey and neutral colour palettes in the bathroom.

    Calming and serene, they are a fantastic base palette that you can update in years to come. They also look fabulous on their own. We take a look at some of our favourite grey and neutral bathroom inspiration ideas.

    Granite ‘Gritstone’ Shower and Bathroom Design

    This granite style bathroom keeps the interest with a fabulous marbled granite finish ‘Gritstone’. The colour keeps the bathroom feeling calm and is a fantastic base for other colours. This hand-made finish option from Versital is a fantastic alternative to a natural product, with it being waterproof and stain resistant. Being hand made it keeps the random feel of the pattern you would find in nature.

    Grey granite style shower bathrooms - luxury solid surface and panels.

    Granite Style Wetroom – Mix of Dark and Light Grey

    This Wetroom bathroom is very clean and modern feeling. Mix different tones of grey to give the bathroom a feeling of depth. The neutral colour palette is a great base to add bright accessories such as towels. Unlike natural granite, imitation granite from Versital will not stain or watermark.

    Wetroom style shower in grey granite - granite look shower tray and panels

    Double seated steamroom in grey granite with black accents.

    Marble Style Shower Wetroom Bathroom Inspiration

    This bathroom Wetroom uses light and bright marble ‘Arabesque’ with a white base and black veining which emulates Carrara marble. A classic marble look that won’t date. Other marble finishes are available in over 40 different colour options.

    Designer look bathroom in white marble - marble panels, marble shower tray and marble vanity top.

    Silver and Grey Bling Bathroom!

    If you like neutrals but still want a bit of bling, these bathroom ideas are the perfect compromise! Gorgeous grey and silver sparkles in ‘Just Silver’, ‘Hi Ho’ and accent colour the black ‘Noire Reflect’. The high gloss keeps the sparkle fresh years after installation.

    Bathroom inspiration - Beautiful master bathroom with a striking feature shower area using a made to measure shower tray in grey sparkle

    Bathroom inspiration : Sparkly shower room using shower panels, floor and shower tray in Just Silver from Versital

    For help and advice creating your Versital bathroom design please call or email us direct on 01204380780. You can order samples online, or speak to us for assistance. Take a look at the full website for more bathroom design ideas.

  7. How to Create the Ultimate Bathroom Wetroom

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    Want to know how to create the ultimate bathroom wetroom but worried about costs and possible complications? Relax and take a look at our guide – it’s not as hard as you might think.

    Shower flooring – Bespoke shower trays

    Save on the mess and trouble of tiling and waterproofing a wetroom floor by choosing a custom made shower tray which covers the shower area. Versital bespoke shower trays are made to the exact shape and size of the area you require, and can even have the colour and waste position specified.

    Custom floor slabs from Versital in the matching finish can be ordered for the rest of the bathroom floor to keep the sleek wetroom look.

    Beautiful master bathroom with a striking feature shower area using a made to measure shower tray in grey sparkle

    Wet Room Walls – Shower Panels

    Bespoke shower tray, shower seat and panels in brown granite finish.In a wetroom it is essential that the walls are 100% waterproof. To save on messy waterproofing and fiddly tiles with unattractive grouting, choose shower panels that are made to measure to the size that you need.

    Versital offer made to measure shower panels in a huge range of different marble, granite and sparkle colour options. Simply measure the size of panels you need, choose your colour and order.

    Make sure you panel right to the ceiling if you plan on hosing down the whole bathroom when cleaning to save on water ingress.

    Unlike natural stone tiles need to be resealed regularly (quite a big job when all your walls are covered), Versital does not need to be resealed and will remain waterproof for its lifetime.

    Keep Water Contained

    It’s always a good idea to raise the lip of your bathroom threshold by 5mm. This will ensure that water is contained for longer within your bathroom in the event that the shower drain becomes blocked or runs

    Underfloor Heating

    Underfloor heating is a great option in a bathroom wetroom to dry out the wet areas quickly.

    Versital bespoke shower trays and slabs are totally compatible with underfloor heating. It has the benefit of being completely invisible with no external radiator and heating appliance to clutter up the room.

    Simple Shower Screen

    Designer look bathroom in white marble - marble panels, marble shower tray and marble vanity top.You may wish to consider adding a simple wetroom shower screen to ensure you keep other areas of the bathroom dry. There’s nothing worse than a damp toilet seat and towel for the next user!

    Although this means your bathroom won’t be 100% open plan, a simple shower screen won’t spoil the look of the shower area, as it will be completely see-through. Our clients recommend brands Aqata and Kermi.

    For more help on creating the ultimate bathroom wetroom, ordering shower panels, floor slabs or bespoke shower trays, please call us direct on 01204 380780. Alternatively please send us a contact form.

  8. Metallic Bathroom Finishes: Interiors Trend

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    Silver vanity top with 2 white basins.Metallic Bathroom Finishes: Interiors Trend

    This season there has been a rise in demand for metallic finishes in the bathroom. A luxury look that catches the eye, metallic finishes are a great option to create an impact in the bathroom.

    Metallic Look Which is Waterproof and Warm to The Touch

    The metallic trend in the bathroom looks great, but can leave things feeling cold. Metal can be more time consuming to clean and loose it’s luster over time, as well as being inherently cold to the touch. Why not choose to emulate the metallic trend with Versital solid surface options in a range of colour options.

    Beautiful Bronze

    For a warmer metallic look, choose a fabulous vanity top in copper finish ‘Coco Loco’.

    Brown sparkly counter top with white sink and cream splash panels.

    Stunning Silver

    For a cool chrome style metallic look, choose a silver finish like ‘Just Silver’ or ‘Hi Ho’.

    Bathroom work top with under mounted ceramic sink.

    Metallic Vanity Tops with Integral Basin     

    The most popular way to add metallic finishes to the bathroom is in the sink area. The likes of Vitra have recently launched new sinks to cater to this demand in silver and bronze. Get the look with a water proof and stain resistant finish like this vanity top with integral bowl in ‘Hi Ho’ from Versital.

    SIlver sparkly bathroom countertop and built in basin.

    Metallic Style Shower Trays

    For a show stopping entrance to the shower, why not opt for a fabulous stone resin shower tray in a metallic bathroom finish, like ‘Just Silver’ or ‘Coco Loco’.  Available in a wide range of standard size options, as well as made to measure for the ultimate in luxury bathing. 

    Stone resin shower tray in sparkle finish with silver chrome waste.

    Shower Panels and Splash Backs

    For a ‘Splash’ of colour you might want to add a waterproof bathroom panel to the back of your sink area in the metallic look. You may choose to match this to your shower tray or vanity top, or simply let it be the talking point alone!

    Gold sparkle panel with chrome tap and handles.

    For a striking look choose metallic style shower panels in ‘Just Silver’ or ‘Coco Loco’ with matching shower tray.

    For more information on the range of Versital bathroom products available, or to find out how to purchase please call us direct on 01204380780. You can also visit your nearest Bathroom centre.