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STYLE | home 27<br />

The Dark SiDe<br />

dark and moody interiors are having a major moment right now. the bathroom, as a compact space with several<br />

surface finishes, offers the ideal conditions for darker tones to create an intimate and luxurious space.<br />

m<br />

shUTTersToCk<br />

How To PerfecT<br />

THis Look:<br />

let in the light. You don’t want<br />

to be putting on your makeup in a dark<br />

room, so, before embarking on a dark<br />

bathroom, ensure you have plenty of<br />

natural light.<br />

Use strip lighting. This will<br />

enhance the feeling of the room as<br />

well as allow for extra lighting. Create<br />

beautiful effects by adding this under<br />

your vanity mirror.<br />

Add textUre. Use tiles with a marble<br />

effect or bring dark cedar wood into<br />

your vanity to soften the room.<br />

Offset with white fixtUres.<br />

Make a feature of your bathtub or vanity<br />

by using white to contrast against the<br />

black walls and floor.<br />

Add lArge mirrOrs. These<br />

will make the room look bigger<br />

and reflect the light. For an<br />

element of glamour, try a smoky<br />

antique mirror.<br />

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