transitional design

Hands up if you love looking at bathroom makeovers? I must confess that I'm a huge fan. When it comes to interiors, all of us have certain preferred styles, colours and combinations. But regardless of our individual tastes and personal preferences, we can always be educated and inspired by the vision and creativity of others. I learn so much from both major ‘before and after’ transformations, and simple, clever tips. Importantly, bathroom makeovers are such a good source of inspiration because they are real-life bathrooms. They are functional, as well as fabulous to look at. These bathrooms are realistic, and represent what can really be achieved. I am all for authenticity and keeping it real.

Of course, built sets and studio photography are wonderful to give bathroom ideas and showcase certain concepts.

Transitional design typically refers to a balanced blend of contemporary and traditional. However, it can encompass so much more. Take elements from each and you can mix different genres too, such as edgy industrial with rustic country. At Origins Living, we're all about the aspirational, yet attainable. And, when it came to one of the bathroom settings in our virtual showroom, our co-founder Sofia Charalambous felt transitional design should be a key focus. Discover the thinking behind our luxury transitional bathroom display here:

Transitional vibes

Mixing it up is the new trend

I got together with UK blogger Sarah at Style & Décor recently to join her in a Q&A on her blog. She wanted to know which key bathroom décor ideas to expect this year and so much more. Just in case you missed it, you can see my interview with Sarah here:-

Sarah Worswick, founder of Style & Décor blog

Which key bathroom décor ideas can we expect this year?

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There's no doubt that every bathroom deserves a little luxury. And this has become a key trend in residential and commercial design. However, luxury bathrooms have taken on a whole new element. These days, they are embracing this notion with the concept of industrial design. Taking inspiration from warehouses and factories, this may seem a world away from the opulence and grandeur you would expect from a luxury bathroom. However, the two are blending together so well, they're offering a multitude of possibilities for bathroom and interior designers. Read on to discover how you can achieve this look in the modern bathroom:

Industrial design

This style, of course, is not new. As its name suggests, this emerged when former industrial buildings were converted to domestic housing, and owners chose to highlight – not hide – certain original