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BATHROOM:

SURFACE APPEAL

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oday we’re spoilt with a smorgasbord of stunning materials to

choose from when planning our dream bathroom, and when it

comes to major surfaces such as floors, walls and vanity tops,

you want to get it right. For some purists, natural materials top the

wish list, yet modern engineered products can be ingeniously deceptive,

with various finishes resembling marbles through to tactile concrete

and rich timbers. Many of these look-alike materials can also withstand

the rigours of a high-use wet area, making them worth your serious

consideration. Whether you opt for the real thing or an engineered

alternative often comes down to personal preference, cost and upkeep. >

THAT NATURAL LOOK IS A HUGE TREND

IN BATHROOM FINISHES, BUT DO YOU

REALLY NEED THE REAL DEAL?

WE EXPLORE THE OPTIONS

Words KYLIE JACKES

MAY 2020 I HOMEBEAUTIFUL.COM.AU 129