According to the United Nations, 68 percent of the world’s population will live in urban areas by 2050.
The economic opportunities and convenience is a trade-off against the disconnect with nature and wide, open spaces – but all is not lost.
Increasingly, designers are finding creative ways to curate indoor oases where green dominates, including in the bathroom.
This is a wellness megatrend identified by Villeroy & Boch. In fact, the ceramic manufacturer has a wide range of products that complement it.
Through the use of natural materials and with the possibility of expressing individuality, the pieces come together to compose a space of self-identity that also welcomes in the outdoors.
Here, the German brand offers three themes derived from the wellness megatrend to inspire your next bathroom design.
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