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How to Style a Sweet Chestnut Bathroom | UK 2025 Trend

Ready for 2025's biggest bathroom trend? We're diving into Sweet Chestnut, a warm, earthy hue perfect for creating a home sanctuary. Inspired by nature and biophilic design, this shade is already gaining attention from top UK interior designers for its ability to add depth, comfort, and timeless elegance. From luxury spa-style en-suites to compact city bathrooms, Sweet Chestnut pairs beautifully with brushed brass, matte black, and chrome fixtures. Our new blog post shows you exactly how to style it with the perfect taps and showers—plus clever colour combinations, texture ideas, and mood-boosting accessories. Get inspired!In a fast-paced world, our homes need a sanctuary—a place to disconnect, recharge, and feel utterly calm. Whether you're designing a new bathroom in London or renovating a retreat in Manchester, the goal is the same: creating a personal escape. For 2025, interior design is embracing this need with warm, grounding colour palettes. Leading the trend is Sweet Chestnut: a sophisticated and soulful shade that blends muted brown with a gentle hint of terracotta. Designers love it because it instantly adds warmth without overpowering a space, and early industry surveys show a rising preference for nature-inspired tones in UK bathrooms. Sweet Chestnut pairs effortlessly with organic textures like stone, wood, and brushed metal, making it ideal for homeowners seeking a spa-like aesthetic with long-lasting appeal.Forget cold, clinical bathrooms. This colour transforms any washroom into a warm, enveloping retreat that feels like a private spa. It’s the perfect canvas for creating a space that is both deeply comforting and undeniably luxurious.But how do you bring this vision to life? The magic is in the details—specifically, the metallic finishes you choose for your fixtures. Here is the Pure Lavish guide to designing the perfect 'Sweet Chestnut' bathroom using our exclusive range of premium finishes, available with fast, reliable delivery across the UK.Step 1: Setting the Mood with Walls and TilesYour first decision is how to introduce Sweet Chestnut. You can be bold or subtle, but the goal is to create a warm foundation.For Total Immersion: Paint all four walls in a high-quality, moisture-resistant 'Sweet Chestnut' paint with a matte or eggshell finish. This "colour drenching" technique creates a cosy, cocoon-like effect that feels incredibly high-end.For a Striking Feature: Create a feature wall. This is most effective behind the vanity unit or as the back wall of a walk-in shower. This allows you to pair the warm tone with other complementary tiles, like a light travertine or a simple off-white.Step 2: The Centrepiece – Choosing Your Perfect FinishWith your warm backdrop established, your choice of brassware will define the bathroom's entire personality. At Pure Lavish, you can achieve a flawless, coordinated look from your basin taps to your shower system.The Gold Standard: For Ultimate OpulenceGold tones against Sweet Chestnut create an atmosphere of pure indulgence. Many wonder if they should choose a modern brushed finish or a classic polished one; the beauty is that both work wonderfully here.Brushed Gold: This is the hero finish for this trend. Its soft, satin lustre harmonises beautifully with the earthy wall colour, creating a look that is both on-trend and timelessly elegant.Bright Gold: For a touch more glamour, the classic, mirror-like shine of Bright Gold offers a stunning contrast, making your fixtures a dazzling focal point.Matt Gold: If you prefer understated luxury, the muted, contemporary warmth of Matt Gold provides a sophisticated and modern feel.Style it: Imagine a Brushed Gold wall-mounted tap over a countertop basin, with a matching shower system visible in the reflection of a statement mirror.The Dark & Dramatic: For Modern ContrastBlack finishes provide a sharp, architectural counterpoint to the softness of Sweet Chestnut, making them a fantastic choice for a contemporary bathroom.Matt Black: Bold, graphic, and undeniably modern. Matt Black fixtures cut through the warmth to create a stunning, high-contrast look that feels confident and stylish.Black Chrome: For a slightly more nuanced and reflective option, the deep, smoky polish of Black Chrome offers a unique character. It’s less stark than Matt Black but equally sophisticated.Style it: Picture a sleek Matt Black countertop tap and matching shower controls against a 'Sweet Chestnut' tiled shower enclosure. The effect is powerful and contemporary.The Classic & Clean: For Timeless BrillianceChrome: The enduring appeal of Chrome should not be underestimated. As a timeless alternative to coloured finishes, its cool, brilliant shine provides a crisp, clean balance to the warm walls, ensuring the space feels both fresh and inviting.Step 3: Vanity, Basin, and DecorWith your primary colours and finishes chosen, it’s time to complete the look.Vanity Units: A floating vanity unit in a natural wood finish (like oak or walnut) will enhance the earthy, biophilic feel of the room. For a more modern look, a simple white or light grey vanity will create a beautiful contrast.Basins: A simple white ceramic or stone resin countertop basin will allow your chosen tap finish to truly shine. The clean white prevents the room from becoming too dark and adds a touch of spa-like freshness.Textiles: This is where you add softness. Invest in thick, fluffy towels and a bath mat in complementary colours like cream, beige, or even a deep forest green to deepen the connection to nature.Lighting: Ditch harsh, cool overhead lights. Opt for warm, ambient lighting. Wall sconces placed on either side of your mirror will provide soft, flattering light and enhance the cosy, cocooning effect of your 'Sweet Chestnut' walls. Choose fixtures that match your chosen metallic finish for a cohesive look.Your Pure Lavish Sanctuary AwaitsCreating a bathroom that feels like a personal retreat is no longer a dream. By combining the soulful warmth of 'Sweet Chestnut' with the refined elegance of our exclusive finishes—from the soft glow of Brushed Gold to the bold confidence of Matt Black—you can design a space that is perfectly on-trend and uniquely you.Ready to build your sanctuary? Explore our coordinated collections of bathroom taps, showers, and accessories today, delivered right to your door, anywhere in the UK.Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: What colours go best with brushed gold taps in a bathroom? A: Brushed gold is incredibly versatile. It pairs beautifully with warm earth tones like 'Sweet Chestnut', deep greens and blues, and classic whites and greys, making it a stunning choice for both modern and traditional designs.Q: Is matt black a good choice for bathroom taps? A: Absolutely. Matt black is a popular choice for modern bathrooms as it creates a stunning contrast and doesn't show fingerprints as easily as polished finishes. Our PVD-coated matt black taps are designed for durability and lasting style, making them a practical and fashionable option.Q: How do I clean my new bathroom fixtures? A: We recommend using a soft, damp cloth with a mild soap. Avoid harsh chemical or abrasive cleaners to protect the premium finish of your Pure Lavish taps and showers and to ensure they look beautiful for years to come.