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My colleague Kimberley Seldon always says the only thing that she refuses to buy on behalf of her client is the bathtub. “That’s something they need to actually come to the showroom to test-drive,” she says.

On the other hand, if Kimberley were to deliver this to my doorstep, sans test-drive, I would be totally cool with that…

We’ve seen so many other features of the bathroom – vanities in particular – get the “furniture-look” treatment, it was only a matter of time before the tub itself got a mod makeover. The AQHayon Bathtub, designed by Jaime Hayon combines a standard acrylic tub with an MDF surround-structure that gives it the profile of a luxe & leggy cocktail table. I love how in this all-white bathroom, the white acrylic tub disappears, and you’re left with the graceful silhouette of the MDF… Absolutely stunning.

Price: $7,639 USD

Available at: Generate Design

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One of the most vivid booths at this year’s Interior Design Show belonged to Decotec, a Paris-based dealer of eye-poppingly brilliant bathroom fittings. With Decotec now available in Canada through a Quebec location, I just had to share my fave find from their colourful collection.

This piece, the Malles des Indes, is what Decotec is calling their “Bohemian bathroom”. So cute and compact - everything just folds into an attractive cabinet when not in use! The ultimate design solution for the teensy weensy bath? Euro-faboosh!

Decotec Paris Inc., 450-455-2559; decotec.ca.

When it’s time to paint the bathroom, we all know that only high-gloss finishes will do, right?

Benjamin Moore is out to bust that myth, with a new matte finish paint that locks out moisture – Aura Bath & Spa. Combining the performance of high-gloss (resistance against streaks and water spots) with the softer look of a matte finish, the new formula leaves us with only one problem – which of the 1,800 paint colours to pick for a home spa makeover?

On hand to help choose your hues is Benjamin Moore’s colour expert, Sharon Grech. “The cool palette of blues, greens and watery hues is, of course, a popular choice for creating a calming and serene setting,” Sharon says. “Think about using the warmer end of the spectrum – yellows, oranges and pinks – if you want a room that wakes up the senses and is more stimulating and lively.”

To show the difference colour can make, Sharon whipped up these options for us to ogle… 

 

HOME SPA - Zesty zen or warm and buttery?

Zesty Zen Option

Walls: Pale Iris 2073-60

Ceiling: Lavender Mist 2070-60

 

OR…

Warm & Buttery Option

Walls: Sundance 2022-50

Ceiling: Celery Ice 2030-60

 

 

 

 

 

 

RELAXING RETREAT - Energetic or Ocean-inspired?

Energetic option:

Walls: Pumpkin Blush 2156-20

Ceiling: Italianate AF-215

 

OR…

Ocean-inspired option:

Walls: Blue Seafoam 2056-60

Ceiling: Luxe AF-580

 

 

 

 

 

HIS & HERS BATH - Refreshing mint or neutral ground?

Refreshing Mint option:

Walls: Seedling AF-450

Dressing room storage: Sparkling Sun 2020-30

 

OR…

Neutral Ground Option

Walls: Amsterdam AF-550

Dressing Room Storage: Blue Pearl 890

Aura Bath & Spa paint, Benjamin Moore, 800-361-5898 

Jamie Drake knows glamour, and the New York-based designer’s new Profil faucet for THG’s Jamie Drake Bath Collection is positively fierce. Boasting cross-handles with black Lalique crystal inlay, this is some seriously showstopping bath hardware. For the latest trends in bathrooms - and our own showstopping baths section - check out the October 2008 issue of STYLE AT HOME, on stands soon!

Price: From $5,157

Available at: THG for dealers