There’s no better place to relax than in an inviting bath, so make sure to make your bathroom as relaxing as possible with these bathroom solutions.
Natural Inspiration: Create the ultimate escape with a bathroom that embraces the outdoors
Photograph: Roger Davies
Outside In
Increase the time you spend in nature by creating a private outdoor terrace that doubles up as a bathroom – and gaze at the stars while you soak in the tub. Get the look
For stone fixtures with a similar oval shape, go to Palazzo Baths.
Photograph: Sean Calitz
Into the Wild
Be outside without having to brave the elements by creating a glass-encased bathroom space that allows you to enjoy the scenery in comfort. Get the look
Grey-slate floors are a good way to help the room blend into its natural surroundings – try ‘ African Blue‘ slate tiles, available in a range of tones, from Tile Africa.
Photograph: Jon Miller
Go with the Flow
Be lulled into a state of relaxation with a rim-flow bath. The sound of the water overflowing is soothing, plus you’ll never have to worry about spilling water onto the floor. Get the look
Similar baths by German brand Hoesch are available for order through Lavo Bathroom Concepts.
Back to Black: This dramatic hue makes a statement, which works really well in a luxe space.
Photograph: Elsa Young
Take a Shine
This combination of tinted mirrored panels with dark walnut cabinetry by DV8 Architects creates soft smoky reflections, which make for a deluxe, moody ambience. Get the look
For tinted glass and mirror applications, contact GAP Interiors.
Photograph: Ofer Wolberger
Finishing Touches
Use black as the base, with silver accents and mirrors to get this glamorous and refined look and to help lift the colour. Get the look
Find similar antique-style vanities and faucets at Victorian Bathrooms.
Hip to be Square: Increasingly streamlined fixtures make for a sleek and modern setting.
Photograph: Darren Chung
Housed In
Encasing an ordinary freestanding tub in marble is an easy way to update it, hiding any existing flaws and adding stately simplicity in the process. Get the look
Volakas marble is an all-time classic – find it in abundance at WOMAG.
Ahead of the Curve
Bathroom-fixture design is starting to include curves – but the effect is smooth and lightweight, not bold and heavy. Get the look
This is the ‘ Baby Tuna‘ basin by Laufen, available from Italtile, price on application.
