In the master bath, the trend is for people to want sheer indulgence and timeless beauty, and traditional Italian design provides that. And more contemporary Italian design fits right in with modern, metro bathroom design. It's all polished and refined and so easy to live with.

If either type of Italian accessory tickles your fancy, bear in mind that you can indulge in a touch of Tuscany on a small scale. No need for a complete bathroom overhaul as long as you choose wisely from the bounty of Italian-inspired and Italian-designed products on the market.
 

Consider some new paint, curtains or towels
Add some brown, gold, creamy yellow or terracotta to your colour scheme to create warmth and to set the backdrop for Tuscan-style accessories. Cue up some cut-glass containers Traditional Italian style is all about glass, and traditional cruets and canisters add a nice touch to open shelving and are great storage for bath oils and salts.

Welcome wrought iron or unique Italian styling
Metal is an accent that really defines a traditional Italian decor. In the bathroom, work with wrought- iron candle-holders or metal wall-mount baskets that hold towels and toiletries.

Go for an Italian-styled sink
Today's styling brings the piece into the modern design realm, but the shape has the old-time appeal. You can place a glass vessel sink on top of a piece of rich wood furniture for a rich, traditional Italian look. They're perfect for a powder room and each piece makes a personal statement. And just adding that one piece completely changes the look of the entire bathroom.

Take two on tile
Italian glass mosaic tiles make a nice addition to either glam traditional or metro mix bathrooms, and you don't have to do a whole wall or shower to get the benefits. Consider a small backsplash made of colourful tiles. Or, tap into any number of Italian art styles with one, two or more decorative Italian tiles suspended on the wall or worked into a backsplash or border.