Plans to recreate spa and luxury surroundings in bathrooms are what the majority of us style followers are doing in our homes this year, with those that want to make more of a statement beginning to introduce vibrancy by way of strong colours like reds, blacks and purples. It may be those that are slightly more daring that introduce colour to what was previously all white and clinical on the approach to 2010, but for those a little less likely to choose those bold colours, sanctuaries can be created using simple sweeps of colour by adding the latest accessories to a bathroom packed with stone tiles and neutral colours.

Buying the smaller items and accessories for the bathroom is not exactly something most of us do regularly, so the decision over those products like taps and fixtures and fittings like towel rails and tissue holders is fairly difficult due to the sheer amount of things available on the market. For those of us attempting to follow todays trends, we might be opting for eco friendly accessories that use the latest technology to help both the environment and your pocket.

When buying smaller items like bathroom taps, it is still worth considering the style, the function and budget before making a purchase. Lever taps have been popular over the past five to ten years though even this trend is moving on slightly as we recreate luxury bathrooms in modern homes.

For modern taps in spa style bathrooms, dual lever taps are the norm. Classic styles can be obtained with the most wonderful crystal handles or spa type waterfall taps can be found that reproduce the smooth calm running water that may be associated with the calmness of a spa.

The materials in which the bathroom taps are made of should be a good consideration too. Where traditional style brass might once have been first choice, it is at risk of being overtaken by other materials like nickel and chrome, with stainless steel being the choice for a hard wearing and sturdy tap that can be found at very reasonable prices.

Considering the other accessories that will accompany your spa retreat will help create a great atmosphere with a sense of style and consistency - matching the tissue holder to the colour and style of the taps and towel rail really brings the whole look together. Whether it's a minimalist luxury health club spa or traditional Mexican spa retreat you can achieve lots by thinking about the smaller things as much as, say, the wall tiles.