CONTEMPORARY BATHROOM DESIGN

Minimalism and open-plan layouts have been popular trends in contemporary home design for many years now, with bathroom companies embracing this movement by offering wall-mounted fixtures, concealed storage solutions and floating vanities for a clutter-free ambience. Fussy hardware has become less fashionable and, instead, sleek faucets, handle-less cabinets and hidden drawer pulls all help to create a modern look. Neutral and earthy colour palettes, together with natural materials such as stone, marble and wood, are seen more than ever in contemporary-style bathrooms, and understandably so as nature always provides a feeling of purity and serenity – ideal for creating a spa-like bathroom environment and bringing the outdoors into the home. Instead of a bathroom being just a functional space, the lines are blurred between its own design and that of the rest of the home, by making the bathroom a more welcoming and relaxing space to enjoy with the addition of chandeliers, wallpapers, armchairs and wardrobes, for example. There is no reason why your design style has to stop at the bathroom door. Creating a sense of continuity throughout your home that also includes your bathrooms will pay off in the overall aesthetic. With a few tweaks you can turn a standard bathroom into a space that you truly want to relax in, and leave feeling refreshed and pampered, just like you would if you visited a spa…

Right Enjoy the feeling of natural rain on your body with Dornbracht’s advanced technology and premium rain showers that blend beautifully into the design and wellness concept of your bathroom. Shown here is their surface-mounted ceiling installation, which comes with a light fitting. Dornbracht is available through Gunni & Trentino in Marbella Club (www.gunnitrentino.es) and Ambience Home Design in C.C. La Poveda in Marbella (www.ambiencehomedesign.com)

This harmonious wellness space was created using high-quality materials from Modulnova’s Skill range, with every detail meticulously thought-out and materials cut to the utmost precision. The project was completed in collaboration with City Stone Brown stoneware, chosen for the surface and used on the boiserie and shower floor. The extra-clear glass in the shower and large backlit mirror give the room a sense of openness and space, reflecting natural light. The Skill range is further enhanced by their new Board element, which is made up of advanced stoneware panels that provide cabinetry for superlative organisation. The Modulnova showroom is situated in Avda. de Salamanca 12 in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.modulnovamarbella.com)

Left This countertop basin has a narrow and characteristically flattened rim available in three different widths. The basin comes in various shapes and can be combined with a range of bathroom furniture. The new Anthracite Matt version (shown here) provides a dynamic and striking look, and it pairs well with a concealed faucet that is controlled with a knob also installed into the wall for a minimalist look (www.duravit.com)

Below The Minimum collection by Falper stands-out for its undeniable sophistication highlighted by minimalism, monolithic shapes and sculptural design. This modular and customisable collection comes in a wide range of materials, finishes and colour palettes (www.falper.it)

Right The stunning freestanding matt Solid surface wash basin by Inbani is part of their contemporary Origin collection. The range also comprises a grey wild oak floor-standing cabinet that comes with three drawers and is adorned with a simple top in matt lacquered white, finished off with bevelled mirrors with built-in LED lighting. Inbani is available from Gunni & Trentino in Marbella Club (www.gunnitrentino.es)

This refined bathroom by Ballingslöv has been crafted by expert carpenters using high-quality solid oak –offering sublime cabinetry in a contemporary yet timeless style. Made from composite stone, the sink is the perfect complement to the oak, providing a natural and organic aesthetic, with the black faucet adding a punch of dynamism to give contrast. The Ballingslöv showroom is situated in CC Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.ballingslov-marbella.se)

Montecarlo by Tubes Radiatori is a heated towel rail that not only holds towels and heats the rest of the room, but also serves as a stylish and artistic design statement. Made with tubular carbon steel elements, Montecarlo has been meticulously designed with no visible welding. Available in a horizontal, vertical and square version, it can also be fitted with accessories such as bathroom shelves. Tubes is available through Gunni & Trentino in Marbella Club (www.gunnitrentino.es)