Bathrooms: inviting relaxation

THE BUZZ ABOUT BATHROOMS

Bathrooms have come a long way in recent times. No longer is the bathroom somewhere for people to dive in and out of, but instead it has become a place to relax and revive yourself. Items that are usually seen in other rooms in the house have now crept into the bathroom, including armchairs, chandeliers and statement wallpapers – making the space feel more inviting and decorative. If you are thinking about tweaking your bathroom on a budget, organiser baskets are a simple way to store towels and toiletries, while a backlit mirror offers the ultimate in beauty lighting. Changing up your faucets can be quite transformative, and a rain shower can offer a truly luxurious showering experience. Natural materials such as stone and wood are becoming increasingly popular in contemporary bathrooms, as they give a timeless look that will never become boring, and you can also add some greenery such as a succulent or air plant to transform your bathroom into a veritable oasis. Designed by Kelly Hoppen, Apaiser’s Bijoux bath is made from marble stone to celebrate strength and beauty. It captures the light with an interesting faceted design, and offers sublime relaxation (www.apaiser.com).

Inspired by Art Déco of the early 20th century, Ex.t’s Nouveau collection now features a bathtub and a shower system with a design that is both decorative and functional. The bath can be positioned up against the wall as a centrepiece in the room. Made using a material called LivingTec, it is available in matte white or a delicate blush pink (www.ex-t.com).

Left Kast’s new Aura is part of a trio of patterned basins within the ever-expanding Kast Canvas collection. Shaped like a pill, this contemporary design, inspired by architecture, has fluted surface details and comes as a single, double or freestanding pedestal basin (www.kastconcretebasins.com). Above The Novales countertop washbasin is from Bathco’s Cement range. Its smooth-to-the-touch finish gives it a sleek urban look. Bathco offers a wide range of contemporary bathroom items including faucets, sanitaryware, furniture, showertrays and more (www.thebathcollection.com).

Antolini’s Crystal Agate is a delightful collection of natural agate fused together with highquality resins to create a soothing field of colour. As shown here, the material can be illuminated from behind to create a dramatic effect. Antolini is available from Lijomi in the Marbella Club on the Golden Mile (www.lijomi.eu).