Using different finishes can give each part of a bathroom a clear role. In our Balmedie ensuite, grey shower panels contrast with pale painted walls. Basin cupboards and a mirrored cabinet serve the getting-ready area beside the curved shower enclosure.
When planning your own surfaces, draw the boundaries before picking individual shades. Consider where the shower finish ends and what you will see beside the mirror or above the cupboards. Show where the material change meets the nearest fitting and check which side will be used or wiped more often. A change placed around a clear area of use can feel more deliberate than several unrelated patches. Keep the ordinary view in mind, including towels and products, so the finished balance works when the room is occupied as well as when it is empty.
