The interior designer Natalie Tredgett is inclined to agree, and believes that ‘freestanding pieces bring a real sense of elegance, and can add a warm, personal touch, which is far from the sterile, industrial feel that many bathrooms have’, she says. Where space is lacking for freestanding pieces, Natalie incorporates the look and feel of an antique cabinet into custom joinery, which she ‘designs to mimic the look of furniture to create a handcrafted, inviting atmosphere’. Whether you’re a discrete joinery kind of decorator, or prefer a striking antique to anchor a space, we’ve gathered many ideas from the House & Garden archive to inspire you.