From the classically refined through to the relaxed and even avant garde (and that’s just the visitors), Decorex affirmed its position as a leading  interiors show for the luxury end of the market. And the Syon Park-based show in Middlesex, which will move to London’s Olympia next year, was exclaimed a success. Over 400 brands exhibited at the event and Italian bathroom manufacturer Glass Design reported receiving 600 visitors at its stand, alone. It seems there is still a considerable market for interiors with equally considerable budgets. So here we offer five kitchen and bathrooms highlights where cost is not an issue.

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Nothing epitomises luxury more than gold, sparkle and fountain-like water outlets, and Chadder & Co ticked all those boxes. The star of the stand was a gold mosaic covered freestanding bath with Royal Lion’s Head bath filler in polished brass. It was complemented by a bath rack with champagne holders, offering the sage water-saving advice “save water, drink champagne”.

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Renowned for its ornate countertop basins, Glass Design introduced a range of minimalistic, geometric lead crystal basins with solid surface bases. These were shown alongside solid surface basins in white or black on a choice of bronze, black and white frames. The stand also showcased glass handles designed in collaboration with Dornbracht for its taps, through to door handles and bathroom accessories

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Showing the trend for copper finishes is far from over, Hurlingham The Bath Company showed a roomset demonstrating it on the bath, shower and towel rail. It featured a freestanding bath and Rotunda shower tray both in copper and nickel, plus a wall-mounted radiator. The company now offers its Copper Bulle and Bateau baths in lengths of 2000mm

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Showing its mixer, shower collections and sanitaryware, THG Paris showcased its collection of brassware with Les Ondes at the front of a stand on a customisable freestanding bath and complementary basin. It features a 10-faceted base, choice of straight or crosshead handles and comes in 27 finishes. The customisable options were mirrored by System, designed by Arik Levy, which comes in a choice of materials, as does the Montaigne collection designed by Stephanie Coutas.

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At the heart of the Officine Gullo stand was a tailored kitchen created by interior designer Alison Henry, made from white matt-finished metal cabinetry with white oak column units. It featured nickel hardware and a Carrera Caldia marble backsplash, with a BBQ designed to co-ordinate the kitchen. Featured alongside the kitchen was the unusual dual swan-neck spout mixer with a ‘Titanic-style’ throttle temperature control.

Decorex was one of our recommended 5 events to attend at London Design Festival.