In our new issue, we asked design experts to give us some advice on what to keep in mind when designing your bathroom. Here’s what they had to say
DESIGN
‘Think long-term and rather invest in quality purchases that will last. Your home is an investment, so the surfaces and finishes need to mirror this, especially in the kitchen and bathroom, which are the most expensive areas to renovate’. Megan Noel, caesarstone
‘Today’s bathroom is more than just a place for daily cleansing. It isa cosy and modern retreat with maximum comfort and a feel-good factor in mind. Used as decorative elements, plants create a welcoming ambience and enhance wellbeing’. Karen Robyn, Duravit
‘Consider your routine when designing a kitchen as it is a vastly personal space. Functionality means something different to everyone, so your unique needs must inform the layout and hierarchy’. Bryce Henderson, Studio BHD
‘Select bathroom ware that offers comfort and convenience. Also, a good quality magnified mirror for applying makeup or shaving’ Jonothan Goodale, Victorian Bathrooms
MATERIALS
‘Look for materials that are practical, durable and naturally textured. Cork is wonderfully sustainable while more humble materials such as plywood and forged metals should not be underestimated – always upcycle!’. Hubert Zandberg, HZI
‘Development in materials over the last few years has been mind-blowing. No longer just polished or matte, surface details can include a textured look, such as wood or masonry grain. Concrete-inspired surfaces are also still trending, but with a silky feel’. Megan Noel, Infinity surfaces
COLOUR
‘When it comes to colour, be brave, trust your instinct and be joyful. There are no mistakes as long as you can own them and they are authentic to you. I am particularly obsessed with the intersection between greens. The addition of art is an easy way to add personality – the bathroom becomes a gallery and the kitchen an arts and crafts room or even a cabinet of curiosities’. Hubert Zandberg, HZI
‘Colour is the key to everything – which is why Officine Gullo offers any hue, including personalised ones. A wide range of finishes is also available for brass details, trims and handles, such as polished chrome and black or satin-finish nickel’. Manfredi Conforzi, Officine Gullo
SUSTAINABILITY
‘Society needs to bear responsibility concerning sustainability, and I do not exclude our company from that. Our production facility in Hornberg, Germany, exclusively uses renewable energy, treats and reuses water and advocates “local for locals production” to minimise transport miles. We are working on a strategy that will enable us to be a climate-neutral business by 2045’. Stephan Tahy, Duravit
‘I am working on a renovation project aiming to re-use the timber found throughout the house, incorporating it into kitchen cupboard door faces and cladding. Concerning sustainability, it is vital not to stop at material choices but incorporate green-energy appliances and lighting’. Bryce Henderson, Studio BHD
‘Our pursuit at Victorian Bathrooms is a timeless style, using quality products, resulting in our customers having to upgrade their bathrooms less often’. Jonothan Goodale, Victorian Bathrooms
