Becky Hinshelwood, Author at Stone & Chrome

Transform Your Space: Bathroom Lighting Ideas with the Wow Factor

When you start looking for inspo for your bathroom refit, it’s tempting to focus on those big statement features – a stunning freestanding bath tub, elegant vanity unit, or luxurious shower enclosure. But here’s the secret that professional designers know: great bathroom lighting ideas will truly transform your bathroom from functional to fabulous. Your bathroom […]

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How to successfully organise your life while your bathroom’s being refitted

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The design phase is complete. You’ve shared ideas with your bathroom designer, made countless creative decisions, and finalised every detail of your dream bathroom. The excitement is building and you can practically see yourself relaxing in that gorgeous new space. But now comes the reality check: the installation phase, which brings a temporary upheaval to

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What is a realistic cost for a bathroom refit in Surrey?

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Where do you start with a bathroom refit plan? Do you work out a basic concept, or begin by setting a budget? And how on earth do you set a budget without knowing how much things realistically cost? It’s a bit of a vicious circle, but you’ll be pleased to hear that it’s one that

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12 Stylish Bathroom Ideas That Will Transform Your Space

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A stylish bathroom doesn’t burst, fully formed, from a designer’s mind! It begins with ideas, concepts, and vague notions that gradually get refined and balanced with functionality to create the finished spaces that you’ll see in our gallery. At Stone & Chrome, we want our bathroom designs to not only be stylish but also to

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Great design ideas to create an energising bathroom

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What purpose does a bathroom deliver for you? Is it simply a space for personal grooming? Is it a peaceful retreat from the day’s stresses? Or is it somewhere you can reinvigorate and refresh, a space to unlock positivity and creativity with which to tackle the day? If the last one sounds appealing to you,

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Is a bespoke bathroom the same as a luxury bathroom?

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We can all get a bit distracted with semantics sometimes. When it comes to creating space and aesthetics, though, nuance matters. The words you use are how you convey specific ideas and feelings that exist in your imagination to the expert tools of the bathroom designer. So, if you’ve been using the words “bespoke” and

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8 Steps to transform your bathroom into a wetroom

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If you’re looking for something different when it comes to bathroom layout, a wetroom may fit the bill. Wetrooms have become utterly synonymous with trending contemporary design principles. They optimise function while keeping aesthetics elegant and sleek. They’re flexible and a great way to get the best out of unusually shaped spaces. But they aren’t

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When does a bathroom refurbishment become a bathroom renovation?

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Are you ready for bathroom change? Whether you’ve hated your bathroom for years or just feel like it’s time for a freshen up, there’s always a point when things get real. That moment when, finally, your bathroom design contemplations make the move from your daydreams into real life. So, what’s it to be? Refurbishment or

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Bathroom redesign tips for life with teenagers

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Family life invariably means navigating shared spaces, and few rooms in the home are more hotly contested than the bathroom. Add teenagers into the mix, and it can quickly escalate to bathroom chaos. All those arguments over shower time, cluttered surfaces, and missing towels will have the best of us tearing our hair out! So

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What is a smart bathroom and how do you create it?

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We’re all so used to smart technology being integrated in our daily life that we sometimes don’t even notice it’s there! In fact the less you notice smart technology, the better it’s doing its job. Of all the rooms in the home, however, the bathroom is perhaps the space least likely to be full of

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