YOUR SPA-LIKE BATHROOM
The trend for a spa-like bathroom is relentless – and understandably so. The demand for natural smooth surfaces in the bathroom, such as large slabs of stone and light-oak cabinetry, has soared in recent years, adding a visually serene, organic and harmonious feel. Keeping the room as open as possi ble gives the sense of space, enabling your mind to relax and enjoy the area around you. The trend for wet rooms fits well into this concept, thanks to the openness and minimalist design they offer, unlike traditional showers which are enclosed areas that you step into. Good storage solutions maintain the room tidy and organised, and simple touches such as adding shelving, countertop trays or baskets are an easy and economical way to keep the room in order. Turning your bathroom into a sanctuary, rather than leaving it a functional room, will not only add value to your home but also enhance your wellbeing.
The translucent Aura base from Antonio Lupi will be a talking point in any home. The Astro basin is an organic design that moulds into the base and pairs beautifully together. It appears like a piece of ice lit up in glorious colour, providing a stylistic and cutting-edge feature to any bathroom (www.antoniolupi.it) .
This onyx brown marble by Mercado da Pedra, used here for a beautiful washbasin, is the epitome of luxury for any home. Notable for its crystalline struc ture, banding texture and pattern, the colour gradu ates and mesmerises with its translucency. Available in various colour versions from Mercado da Pedra, situ ated in Avda. de Salamanca in San Pedro de Alcán tara (www.mercadodapedra.com) .
The Agape “Ell” washbasin series is an iconic but lightweight piece. The flat basin has a breakwater-grill that is also a tabletop. It features an industrial contemporary look and is available in a va riety of versions (www.agapedesign.it) .
Kreoo’s Bento countertop washbasin is both practical and stylish, with distinctive interchangeable and removable marble trays incorporated within. The design was inspired by the Japanese bentō, a box tray with internal sectional boxes to hold food, which can be arranged in various ways to suit the task in hand (www.kreoo.com) .
The Arc160 wall-mounted bathtub is finished in Topsolid UHS colour coating. This contemporary bathtub comes in a range of 60 colour choices (www.inbani.com) .
This bathroom by Gessi is like a graceful jewel where tradition meets modern design. Soft lights, rich fabrics with harmo nious tones and dividing panels with warm shades create an inviting space. The Anello faucet comes in a range of finishings and features an unusual ring as its handle – an elegant design touch. Gessi is available from Lijomi in the Marbella Club on the Golden Mile (www.lijomi.eu).
BEAUTIFUL BATHROOM STORAGE
The new Vanity bathroom series from Balling slöv is made from veneered oak and comes in five different finishes. The series can be easily combined with other products made by the Swedish brand to create a beautiful high-quality bathroom at great value. Ballingslöv is situated in CC. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.ballingslov-marbella.se) .
Kartell by Laufen created these statement storage systems for bathrooms, shown here in tange rine orange. As simple as this polycarbonate shelv ing seems to be in design, it is nevertheless bold and eye-catching, and ideal for a contemporary bath room (www.laufen.com) .
