One of the big trends we are seeing is Cosmetic shades- colours that relate to make –up, such as peachy foundations and blush tones. These were huge on the catwalk a while back and the trend has now shifted to interiors. They have a very soft aesthetic that’s warm, calming, reassuring and relaxing, and are now a great way to move beyond standard and slightly pedestrian creams and beiges. If you are feeling more daring, then go for something a bit brighter, such as apricot or an uplifting coral. In this palette you can also include soft greys and lilacs, which area great way to make grey tones work without them feeling too cold.

At the other end of the spectrum, one of the key colours for winter/spring has been Gucci purple, which is now filtering through to bathroom design. Rich, jewel- like and velvety colours like this help to create a luxurious and cocooning feel. A mistake people make, particularly if they have a smaller bathroom, is to think that they have to paint it white in order to make it feel bigger, when actually this will probably make the space feel cold and a little bit boring. What is more important than size is that the room feels like a wonderful place to spend time and relax in, so although a dark colour won’t increase the feeling of space it can make it look extremely sumptuous.

Bright colours in the bathroom are often thought to be a no- no, mainly as many people feel they can’t face then first thing in the morning. However, bold or even neon shades can work well if you use them as accents or even accessories. Colours like this are unisex too, and they will appeal to kids.

Another rule made to be broken is the idea that a bathroom should be blue. In the UK, we often turn to blues as an easy option and because of its water connotations. If you really want to use it, then a rich sapphire shade, the same as Kate Middleton’s engagement dress, is much more the colour to go for and of the times.