1. Rain Shower (above)
Turn your daily showering routine into a luxurious spa ritual by customising it to suit your every need.
The product
The Grohe F-Series ‘Rainshower’ multi- spray head shower can be mounted flush with the ceiling and comes with three different spray patterns — from a softer rain spray to a high-pressure stress-reducing massage. Enhance the experience with a range
of Grohe side showers.
2. Shower Skylight (below)
Photograph: David Wakely
Add a skylight above your shower to bring in an element of natural light.
A glass shower partition will also ensure the light is distributed throughout the room.
The product
Go to Showerline for a range of customisable options.
3. Feature Wall
Photograph: Marc Rogoff
Add instant glamour to your bathroom by creating a feature wall with an elegant wall treatment.
The product
This is de Gournay’s‘Old Gold’ gilded paper with pearlescent antiqued finish (and a moisture-protection glaze) available through St Leger & Viney. For the freestanding tub, try the slipper baths from Antique Bathrooms or go to Victorian Bathrooms for a traditional ball-and-claw roll-top option.
4. Simple Luxury
Photograph: Elsa Young
This earthy bathroom by Durban interior designer Ruth Duke exudes rustic charm but is given contemporary appeal through the use of minimal black and copper accents.
The products
Antique Bathrooms supplies a range of copper tapware and basins in both a matte and glossy finish.
5. Dressing Room
Photograph: Design by Cecile & Boyd’s
This spacious Singita bathroom, designed by
Visit Cécile & Boyd’s showrooms for the furnishings.
6. Mixing materials
Photograph: James Ray Spahn
A modern interpretation of the traditional use of marble pairs the material with slick mirror and graphic timber to create harmony in contrast.
The products
The Volakas marble from WOMAG is a popular option and will replicate this look. For something different, ask for the regal Emperador colour (a luxe chocolate brown with white vein) and try combining it with cabinetry in brushed oak.
7. Built-in seating
Photograph: Dennis Gilbert
When designing your shower, include a built-in ledge for added comfort and a shelf for bathing products.
The products
For a colour similar to this one, try Douglas Jones’‘82 Emerald Green’ tiles, available through Natural Stone Warehouse. Alternatively, browse through Kenzan Tiles’ colourful range of crystal glass mosaics in varying sizes.
8. Moody Colour Treatment
Photograph: Dennis Gilbert
Give your bathroom a dark backdrop and contrast it with a glossy marble floor and crisp white fixtures for a dramatic yet harmonious effect.
The products
For a similar wall treatment, try CreteStain by Cemcrete in black or blue — a treatment that has subtle colour variations. For fixtures and fittings similar to these, visit Bespoke Bathrooms or Boutique Baths.
9. Atmospheric lighting
Add an ethereal touch to your bathroom by backlighting raised panels with LED strip lighting.
The product
Consult Province Lighting for expert advice on how to achieve the same atmosphere. For the toilet, the newly released Geberit Monolith system (pictured above with white glass) can be installed using existing connections and drains and does not need any additional building work.
