I'm sure there are plenty of people that have somehow slipped but I suspect it would more likely be if someone was walking in the bathroom with socks on but whatever the reason, it has been considered for years that high gloss tiles are dangerous in what is called a wet area but I can't disagree with you that a mat is all that is needed to stop from slipping with wet feet but of course people have slipped in the bathtub too because it's so slippery so the jury might still be out as to how to make a bathroom totally safe. I think it's just a suggestion based on some kind of trials and my theory is more hand rails where possible.

Hi Kirsty, could you please advise the colour of your vanity and whether it is a custom made one and if not, could you let me know its name and where you bought it. Also, what is the colour of your floors tiles and where did you get them from. (I have come to the conclusion that charcoal/dark grey tile plus a much lighter grey tile plus white on some walls plus a timber vanity or timber accessories in bathroom , plus white (or close to it) below sink counter top is the way to go for a beautiful bathroom. The trick is figuring out exactly what proportion of each colour to use and where to put them for each particular layout.

Hi Sue, I love oklouise ‘s and JE C’s ideas, also your tiles are fab, I think you could love them, try adding some gorgeous items to the bathroom that will give it a really stylish look, could look fabulous

The first question -- you are asking about the bathroom ? Not the ensuite ? Just clarifying . And if it is the bathroom , what colour are the hall carpets ? If it was 'near' the lounge , looking at the laminate flooring , I'd prefer lighter flooring in the bathroom too , but right now I'm assuming it is the other end of the unit , and so I'd like to know about the immediate rooms surrounding it .