INSIDE OUT
Connecting to an outdoor area helps to introduce a spa-like feel. This ceiling-height picture window creates a seamless link to a private courtyard, with the added benefit of an outdoor shower. Painting the courtyard walls in white enhances the indoor-outdoor flow, echoed by the tiled bathroom walls. A modern bath shape makes a bold statement, while the Ethiopian table adds texture.
Tip: Framing a large window in wood adds an element of warmth, offsetting the crisp, white finishes.
PURE AND SIMPLE
Fuss-free and practical, this space was designed as a boys’ bathroom adjacent to a teen den. The all-white, walk-in shower is clad in simple subway tiles, with a porthole window adding a bold visual element. Building in a narrow rectangular shelf provides useful storage space for toiletries – a clever component that breaks the starkness of the tiles.
Tip: Choose matt, non-slip flooring such as vinyl or timber for high-traffic kids’ bathrooms.
PALE AND INTERESTING
All-white bathrooms often produce a feeling of tranquillity and abundant space – the trick is to create layers of interest among the monochrome. This detailed vanity has profiled drawer fronts, plus a brass-toned kickplate and contrasting handles. Set against the luxe marble cladding (light veining introduces the subtlest gray shades), the brass-framed mirrors echo the metallic edging in the shower-door surround.
Tip: Correctly positioned task lights will ensure the right illumination for your vanity area.
This story is from the April 2020 edition of South African Garden and Home.
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