Love the look of wood in the bathroom but worried it won't stand up to the humidity?

Incorporating a material that is prone to expansion in a room renowned for its hot, damp conditions might seem a little contradictory. But Caroline Thornborough, co-founder of wood paint specialist Thorndown, knows otherwise.

She said: “From wood panelling along the walls to counter tops and even vanity units, wood looks stunning in the bathroom. The hard part is keeping it looking stunning for a long time.

“Bathroom wood needs a high-quality, water-repellent wood paint to deal with the daily punishment of use, water spills and excessive humidity from hot baths or showers.”

Developed by Caroline and her husband Ben, Thorndown Wood Paint is ideal for use in bathrooms. Water-based and with minimal VOCs, it was designed to create a highly water-repellent wood paint coating that not only finishes beautifully but is extremely durable too.

And because the coating is so hard-wearing, it can be cleaned without damaging the paint to ensure it looks great for years.

Caroline added: “Even wooden elements in worn and tired bathrooms can be transformed into elegant, sophisticated schemes. All that is needed is a good clean and a light sanding if required, and then a coat or two of specialist wood paint and it will look great for years.

“It even works on wooden loo seats!”