Shades of lush green are on-trend when it comes to a bathroom update this winter. Style director Louise Hilsz shares her picks of how to create a fresh new look in the smallest room in your home.

Green is an interior staple and perfectly reflects our clean NZ image. This season shades of emerald to Chartreuse are in the spotlight, a colour palette that evokes thoughts of balance and restoration as well as connotations of wellbeing and happiness. As far as colour goes this is the perfect harmony for any bathroom, wouldn’t you agree?

TILES

From rectangle to scallop or the classic subway, tiles are durable and luxurious. But regardless of the shape or the pattern you choose, tiling makes an immediate impact and ideal when you want to commit to a bold colour in a small bathroom.

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Magma Malachite Matt 13.2 tile, Artisan Moss Green Gloss 13.2, Bisazza Blend Felce Mix 1 Mesh and Artisan Moss Green Glos 6.5x20 available from Tile Space.

TAPWARE

The showpiece in any bathroom is unique tapware. On-trend right now with green is a mix of more traditional or vintage pieces in finishes such as brass, copper, and bronze. Mixed with modern marble or stark concrete tubs or basins, and you can create a luxurious feel in any new or updated bathroom by just replacing the taps.

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Progetto Oli 316 Basin Mixer in brushed brass, $799. Fantini Icona Classic 3 Hole Basin Mixer in brushed copper, $1999. Progetto Oli 316 Floor Mount Bath Filler & Handshower With Linea Handle in brushed copper $4999. Nicolazzi Arena 3 Hole Basin Mixer in brushed brass, $1199.

WALLPAPER

From a feature wall to a full-papered effect, 2020 is the perfect time to create that 'wow' moment in your bathroom, and nothing gives a glamorous feel like contemporary, yet green statement wallpaper.

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Resene Wallpaper Collection 64293, Resene Wallpaper Collection E384504, Resene Wallpaper Collection P014-VD3 and Resene Wallpaper Collection HAN100327221 available from Resene ColorShops.

BATHS

From a tiny powder room to the sprawling master bathroom, adding a tub for deep relaxation will never go out of style. This season the trend of tub design has an elegant Art Deco-inspired vibe, choosing white to complement the green.

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Adesso Mode Freestanding Bath 1500, $899. Elementi Bella Freestanding Bathtub 1500 x 750 x 600mm Acrylic, $1928. Athena Contro Back To Wall Bathtub 1600mm x 750mm White Caroma Luna Contemporary Floorstanding Bathtub White, $1521.

PAINT

Luxe and glossy a fresh coat of paint will transform any bathroom. Your bathroom is one room that requires constant cleaning, so make sure you choose a satin finish, with a low sheen, this finish works well on walls, the ceiling, and even trims.

Resene Aquamarine paint, Resene Bingo paint, Resene Dell paint and Resene Bilbao paint available from Resene ColorShops.

Basins

Floating or traditional fixed, in marble or porcelain, the basin should be the focus of your bathroom. Ensure you invest in the best quality you can afford and give it a modern vibe with little to no clutter around the vanity to ensure it has space to stand out.

EOS PWB304 basins in Corian® Solid Surface Cirrus White - PWB304, EOS PWB202A basins in Corian® Solid Surface Designer White - PWB202A, EOS PWB304 basins in Corian® Solid Surface Designer White - PWB304 and EOS PWB309 basins in Corian® Solid Surface Designer White - PWB309 available from Corian Solid Surfaces.