Bathrooms. Shower, toilet, sink.
My general perception of residential bathrooms is pretty uninspiring. I have never walked into a friends bathroom and seen anything noteworthy. Here in England, the bathroom has always seemed like an afterthought, as if the architect tried to steal sq meters from this room to gain it elsewhere. Mine doesn't even fit some bathmats.
When you think about the activities and time spent within your home, the 3 main things you consider to be important are cooking, sleeping and self care. To me, a bathroom is almost as important as a kitchen (the central point of a house). And yet, we all prioritise living rooms big enough for an extra large sofa, boastful front gardens (which if you think about it, are totally pointless) and a spare bedroom for that one time a year your gran stays over at christmas.
Why are we still balancing makeup on a sink edge and displaying toilet rolls? Why are we not treating this room as an almost spa-like experience?
I have rounded up some of my favourite bathroom designs i'm seeing on Instagram below..
1. Sadovie Kvartali Project by Babayants Architects
I absolutely adore the simplicity and tones of this beautiful bathroom. I'm really enjoying ridged glass at the moment, and I like the styling element of the in-shower table. The inlayed lighting is sophisticated and consistent throughout the shelving and mirror front. I found it interesting how the shower screen is supported by an off centre brass support, which again demonstrates a playful and asymmetrical composition, mirrored by the off centre vanity cabinets and metal elements. I love the vertical timber panelling and it's contrast with the lighter finishes elsewhere. The dropped ceiling also allows for a cluster of extraction and full height curtain which adds a soft, feminine texture to the space.
2. Wandsworth House by Marie-Sophie Roussel of RT Interiors
I like the choice of polished concrete on the walls to create a seamless matte look which remains cool and masculine. I also like the black tapware and structural take on shower shelving / seating.
3. Toorak Residence by De Natris Skurrie
Large glass panels hidden by foliage is what really makes this bathroom so impactful, and I really like the addition of the 'trough' to continue the exterior garden inside. Large mirrors bounce light onto polished concrete which keeps the space really bright. I like the solid marble floating wall basins and the brass inlay, and the continuity of the marble across the floor and walls.
4. Yandoit Cabin by Adam Kane Architects
The symmetry here is what really drew me to this image, but I just love the geometry and strong linear components. The floating black basin infront of the leafy backdrop is really striking and masculine. My favourite element has to be the secluded 'garden' which acts as a focal point, this can be so easily incorporated architecturally, with not much space needed to achieve this look.
5. Silhouette Hytte House by Figr Architecture
My favourite parts of this image are the ceilings striking wooden beams, drawing eyes to the statement window garden. I also love the vertical skinny tiles and terrazzo flooring.
6. Nagoya house by Suppose Design Office
Im not choosing this one for the actual bathroom as i feel it has been massively overlooked, but look at this fantastic indoor garden! I might have to do a separate post on pocket gardens and central courtyards, I have noticed a theme here..
And just to wrap things up, I'm gonna leave you with these drool worthy bathroom's i found on Pinterest..
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