Bathroom notions: top tips

Bathroom lighting

Bathroom lighting needs to be both functional and relaxing. Plan it early on so that wiring and fittings can be installed at the building stage, before decorating. candle-style wall fittings on either side of the mirror add a more traditional, atmospheric glow. Separate shower lights are available in special shower resistant sealed units.

Tube wall-mounted light, £34; Mist soap dispenser, £19.50: both John Lewis.

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