Concept Bathroom Help!

4 years ago

Hi, i'm doing a concept bathroom. I'm happy with the overall design its the back wall i'm not sure about. Does the brick go with everything else?

I want it to look traditional with modern features and a little industrial. Any thoughts??

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Brandler London

4 years ago

@ BB&T - i have carried out the removal of existing plaster to expose brickwork a number of times.

One option to consider is to leave some of the plaster in place, which together with the exposed brick gives a great design feature.

Another option is to not sandblast the wall so that there is some white plaster material residue left on the wall giving an almost lime wash appearance.

The one to remember when exposing existing brickwork in whichever form is to seal the walls to prevent dust in the future.

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Brandler London
4 years ago
Personally I think that the brick clashes with the design that you are trying to achieve.

Is it an existing installation or are these brick slips? Have you thought about using slate? There are some great wall finishes available that show the edge of the slate rather than the surface.

I have installed this type of slate into a bathroom before and the result was spectacular.
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Original Author
4 years ago
I have thought of slate and even a polished concrete floor but i wanted a little bit of a contrast and not all grey.

The concept would be exposed brick.
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E D
4 years ago
Looks trendy.

And goes very well with the sky! :-)
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4 years ago
HAHA thanks E D
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4 years ago
Perhaps if you used an older colour of brick slip; something which is a little darker and has red in it such as found in Victorian houses?
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4 years ago
I will have a look at that thank you :)
E D
4 years ago
I actually think it looks really cool.

Are bidets still being used (genuine question)?
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Original Author
4 years ago
Yes and know, i would say if a client already has one and uses it they tend to want to keep one but usually no, e either do the combined bidet toilets or remove it completely.
E D
4 years ago
Yes I see. Isn’t it then better to leave it out in a concept bathroom?
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Original Author
4 years ago
As i want it to be a bit more traditional i think is suits the space. so i am inclined to keep it in...
chloeloves
4 years ago
I would maybe make the brick a half height and create a ledge for toiletries by the bath. I would lose one of the towel rails and replace for a wall hung shelf unit maybe in wire? Also agree with ED lose the bidet it looks cramped in the plan view.
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4 years ago
Hi Chloeloves, i have added a shelf behind the bath but is it a bit close to the basin unit? I quite like the half height option though.
obobble
4 years ago
Maybe try different colour brick slips as suggested. I’m troubled by the lack of contrast with the bath colour at the mo. It seems to disappear. I’m not generally a fan of vessel style basins, but that’s personal taste. I think the impact of the wall behind the bath will be affected a lot by the window dressing. Presumably there will be some unless you have exhibitionist clients? Some storage is needed within reach of bath otherwise the windowsill and floor will get cluttered with toiletries.
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4 years ago
Hi obobble, as mentioned it's only a concept, i wanted a darker room with a feature ack wall, i don't want the bath the be a feature. I will add light with either a chandelier or better wall lighting but adding a modern concept.

The materials i wanted them to be more rustic/industrial hence the copper as a natural material and the wall i'm hoping can just be stripped back exposing the brick so we will use the natural materials already there. I appreciate this design wont be for everyone.

The sit on basin i'm keeping as we still get asked alot for them and the idea came from the old English wash stands with a bowl and jug.

I will also add a floor standing unit behind the bath for storage,

Thank you though for your comments i will take everything you have said on board.
jem_laun
4 years ago
Hi, is this concept design something you can do remotely, or do you only do planning for bathrooms you supply?
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OnePlan
4 years ago
Glad the bidet came out in later design, I always find that you need to leave so much room around a bidet for legs and whatnot it’s actually quite a big thing to add in ! Also considering how you can get around to clean everywhere is something I factor into projects when I’m doing freelance concept planning .
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i-architect
4 years ago
I think bidets may start coming back for people who are concerned about the environment and not wanting to use toilet paper anymore... I know a lot of people are experimenting with reusable wipes or with washing instead of paper. Alternatively the Japanese toilets that wash and dry you may become more popular since they don't mean adding another piece of sanitaryware into the room. A possible trend for the future!
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jem_laun we tend to do panning for design and supply only but i'm happy to look at a possible design if that is something you're after?

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