Clean Living
South African Garden and Home|April 2020
Today’s bathroom is as functional and beautiful as any other room in the home. We look at eight inspiring designs that combine style, practicality and comfort
Tess Paterson
Clean Living

INSIDE OUT

Connecting to an outdoor area helps to introduce a spa-like feel. This ceiling-height picture window creates a seamless link to a private courtyard, with the added benefit of an outdoor shower. Painting the courtyard walls in white enhances the indoor-outdoor flow, echoed by the tiled bathroom walls. A modern bath shape makes a bold statement, while the Ethiopian table adds texture.

Tip: Framing a large window in wood adds an element of warmth, offsetting the crisp, white finishes.

PURE AND SIMPLE

Fuss-free and practical, this space was designed as a boys’ bathroom adjacent to a teen den. The all-white, walk-in shower is clad in simple subway tiles, with a porthole window adding a bold visual element. Building in a narrow rectangular shelf provides useful storage space for toiletries – a clever component that breaks the starkness of the tiles.

Tip: Choose matt, non-slip flooring such as vinyl or timber for high-traffic kids’ bathrooms.

PALE AND INTERESTING

All-white bathrooms often produce a feeling of tranquillity and abundant space – the trick is to create layers of interest among the monochrome. This detailed vanity has profiled drawer fronts, plus a brass-toned kickplate and contrasting handles. Set against the luxe marble cladding (light veining introduces the subtlest gray shades), the brass-framed mirrors echo the metallic edging in the shower-door surround.

Tip: Correctly positioned task lights will ensure the right illumination for your vanity area.

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