Bathroom Ideas
Glass block bricks can serve a dual purpose of being both decorative and functional. With often quite stunning light effects, they allow natural light and visual texture to filter into a home, while helping to maintain an element of privacy. Furthermore, due to their thickness, they reduce noise, insulate against heat and cold, and help to save energy.
High on sophistication is the master bathroom, where his-and-hers sinks, minimalist hues and royal-blue embellishments preside. Deep-blue cabinetry backs sleek golden handles, while chic globe sconces cast halos of soft light over the bath chamber. “We changed the orientation of the functional elements in the bathroom to enhance its ergonomics. The wash basin and shower area, for instance, were relocated from their original spots,” says Nair.
“The standalone basin vanity and mirror were custom-designed and built on site to complement the geometric monochrome tiled background. They are both finished in black and white Duco paint (a long-wearing, high-gloss finish that is mostly seen on interior wooden surfaces). For the tiles we played around with a mix of large and small prints,”
Textured glass This is a decorative glass where textures or patterns are embossed on the molten glass to achieve a textured effect. These glass designs are ideal for use in partitions, tabletops, showers and privacy screens.
Tinted glass This is a popular type of glass that controls the amount of light filtered through it. Tinted glass is available in shades of bronze, blue, green and grey when selected metal oxides are added to standard glass.
Work in warm shades Various shades of deep, dark blue will beautifully complement and tone down warm, rich colours where other partner hues might highlight their orange tones. As such, inky blues are excellent companions for metals such as copper, seen in this en suite by Studio 152 in that decadent bath, or warm-toned woods, including walnut.
Sharpen a classic combination There’s a gentle 1950s Hollywood glamour about the mix of pink, white and brass. Picking indigo blue as an accent colour removes any risk of sugary connotations and lends a sharp, serious touch to this space by Emma Merry Styling. The towels and floor tie things together nicely – the blue works with the vanity unit, but the shade of it matches the pink tonally, and creates a formal, pulled-together look.
Entirely clad in sand-coloured tiles that make the big bathroom look even bigger, the impression is further enhanced by a completely transparent shower cubicle. A trough-like wash basin can easily accommodate two persons – handy when one is rushing to work.
Live-edge wood Well suited for both rustic and modern interiors, a live-edge wood slab makes a great bathroom feature.
Sneaky storage If you are redoing the whole bathroom, you may as well give some thought to your storage options – things have evolved since the days when your only choices were pedestal sink or double vanity. Sneak in pullout shelves, wall cubbies, recessed niches and more to get exactly the right storage for your stuff.
The bath in the bedroom Would you bathe in the bedroom? Combining bath and bed tends to ignite controversy – super luxurious, say some, while others prefer a distinct separation. Where do you stand?
Wood in bathrooms has been trending for several years now and shows no signs of slowing – and why not? With marine-grade supplies and specialty finishes, it’s possible to enjoy the warm look and feel of wood in the bathroom. Say goodbye to cold tile!
This etched-glass partition does not sacrifice privacy yet allows in a lot of beautiful natural light. A textured glass screen is always a good idea for intimate spaces when you want seclusion without darkness. You can also choose from different etched-glass panes for a different artistic effect. This one depicts a wave breaking on a shore.
Yearning for a freestanding bathtub but worried that you can’t fit one into your small bathroom? Rather than a standard-size tub, choose a compact style such as this one instead.
A slimline floating basin and wall-hung toilet that don’t swallow up floor space, and storage cabinets that reach right up to the ceiling – plenty of clever, small-bathroom design tricks used here.
A large mirror has so much power. It cuts down on tile costs by filling much of a wall (while reflecting the material you do invest in) and can virtually double the size of the room, making it feel like a vast personal oasis … … even if the room is a more modest size. Consider taking a mirror wall to wall. Notice how the wall here feels tiled, even though in fact there are only a few inches of stone backsplash below the mirror.
Build a forest-style hammam An eclectic oasis of midnight blue and green, this picture of paradise, nestled amidst nature, looks like the perfect place to unwind after a long day. Pockets of lush foliage flank the lime-green bathtub on either side, giving the space an outdoorsy, hammam-style feel.
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