Bathrooms: natural minimalism

BEAUTIFYING THE BATHROOM

It would be fair to say that bathrooms have become less glitzy and more earthy in recent years. Natural materials such as stone, wood and botanicals have crept into this area of the home, and this can only be a good thing. We all want the same feeling when entering a bathroom, one that gives the sensation of visiting a health spa or expensive hotel ensuite bathroom – with the likes of a contemporary washbasin and toilet, a rain shower, an oversized bath, smooth surfaces, beautiful cabinetry and a large mirror with (of course) complementary lighting. These days bathrooms make the most of the available space, allowing the homeowner to enjoy the room without clutter and with low maintenance. This is achieved with good storage solutions, a wellplanned layout and carefully selected materials that are both hardwearing and easy to keep clean. Large tiles are highly recommended as they give the feeling of space and are more hygienic, with fewer ridges for dirt and bacteria to fester. Modernising your bathroom on a budget could be as simple as updating your taps, or adding a feature wall or a new mirror, while a good shelving unit is a must to store away unsightly toiletries and accessories.

The B8 bathtub from Icónico has the capacity to hold 230 litres of water. Made from galvanised steel, the exterior comes in any of the RAL Classic colours. It is shown here with their wallmounted hand shower in matt black (www.iconico.es).

The new freestanding Sled bathtub from Antonio Lupi is skilfully handmade. Its organic shape offers a contemporary design and it is available in a wide range of colours. The LED light that surrounds its perimeter gives the illusion that the bath is floating in the air, defying gravity as the base is concealed underneath (www.antoniolupi.it).

The Paral bathroom range from Inbani was designed by Victor Carrasco and embraces wood as a key material, offering strength as well as warmth. The minimal design gives this range a timeless style. It is shown here with Inbani’s Prime bathtub and accessory trays (www.inbani.com).

CONTEMPORARY CIRCULAR WASHBASINS

The Undici Inox washbasin from Agape is made of AISI 304 steel and is available in three finishes: brushed stainless steel, brushed natural brass and brushed burnished. It comes as a countertop and recessed version, and is shown here with their modular Evo 21 marble top and Memory Mix single hole mixer tap (www.agapedesign.it).

The circular porcelain Castellon washbasin from Bath Collection features a smooth understated design, ideal for a contemporary bathroom (www. bathcollection.com). Above The new Terra washbasin from Alape, shown here in Nordic Matt, is made from steel and comes in an array of different contemporary matt colours. Its powdery surface, reminiscent of sand, is non-porous and extremely hygienic (www.alape.com).

The newest member of Ballingslöv’s bathroom series is called Vanity, and it celebrates wood craftsmanship as well as quality and exclusivity. The distinguished design, available in five different versions, uses carefully selected raw materials that are skillfully crafted in the factory in Ballingslöv, Skåne (Sweden). The series can be combined with their porcelain or composite stone washbasins, to create a stunning bathroom with a timeless look. Ballingslöv is situated in CC. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.ballingslov.se/marbella).