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There are many styles to choose from when decorating a bathroom, but it is best not to mix styles. For example, a Victorian panelled bath will look odd if combined with high-tech chrome lever taps, and metal blinds will look out of place in a country-style floral bathroom, and a bright, primary-coloured, geometric tiled floor will be unsuitable for a pastel-coloured, traditional bathroom.  However, it is between the 2 extremes of contemporary and traditional that most bathrooms take shape.

The contemporary style, for instance, can be divided into 2 areas – modern and ultra-modern.  Modern bathrooms have the new shapes of bath, shower cabinet, toilet, basin and mirrored units that are decorated with a clean and uncluttered style.  The modern bathroom is sometimes all-white, clinical looking, while others may have a hint of colour, such as ice blue, pale yellow or the zesty shades of orange, lime green and citrus yellow.

The ultra-modern bathroom is usually architect designed and may feature a custom-made bath and units with chrome or steel fittings.  Inspiration for this style can come from Eastern countries, such as small tile mosaic walls and floors from a Turkish steam-room.  The clinical look with lever taps is similar to those in science or medical laboratories.  The surroundings in which the high-tech bath fittings are installed are often minimally decorated in monotone colours.  It is possible to change the mood of contemporary bathrooms from a functional, efficient cleansing early morning bathe to a restful haven of tranquility at the end of the day.  This mood change can be achieved by using a dimmer switch to control the lighting strength, or by simply using different towels: soft, deep-pile towelling bathsheets will make drying more leisurely and relaxing than a quick, brisk rub down with a white cotton towel.