Bathing and showering spaces to admire from leading designers
Simple power
Created for Boffi by Japanese designer, Naoto Fukasawa, the Round Sabbia bath, £57,732, is carved from Bianco Carrara marble and has a softly curved base to offset its monolithic form. ‘This piece deeply expresses the way the designer uses his personal design philosophies: simplicity, archetypal forms, comfort and practicality,’ says Steven.
Eye line
‘The further the eye travels uninterrupted, the larger a space feels,’ advises interior designer Noa. ‘For this Manhattan apartment, we wanted to clear a visual path from the primary bedroom into the primary bath, using a glass partition.’ The stone vanity makes a strong central focal point beyond.
Marble beauty
As part of the renovation of a 1920s home in Los Angeles, DISC Interiors framed and clad the shower in striking Arabescato Corchia Extra marble, offsetting its dramatic veining with muted pink tiles. ‘We wanted to strike a balance between energy and serenity,’ says David. The steel shower doors are white powder coated to add lightness and tactility to the design.
Soft approach
‘Bathrooms are home to many hard materials, so I often offset them with rounded shapes to soften the overall look,’ explains Irene of the reason she specified arched doors to the shower. Terrazzo tiles are teamed with wood panelling painted in Ho Ho Green by Little Greene for contrast and texture.
Indoor outdoor
‘It was important to bring the natural light and beauty of the outdoors into this bathroom, and to use complementary interior materials,’ says Marie. ‘The natural oak cabinets and neutral grey stone reflect this ideal.’ Black metal-framed windows draw attention to the view of greenery beyond.
Secluded space
‘The secluded bathtub is at the centre of a spiral layout, which allowed us to sculpt the space using curves to soften the acoustics,’ says George. The Bette Lux Oval
