Bathroom
10. Floating shelvesWith a single freestanding pillar serving as the backbone for the mirror, sink and towel rack, the space is the epitome of stylish minimalism. A bench on the left offers supplementary on-demand storage.Read more:10 of the Most Lavish and Luxurious Bathrooms on HouzzThis Is How Plants Can Transform Your BathroomTell us:Does your bathroom display unit pack in style and storage? Share pictures with us in Comments below.
9. Crystalline canvasWarm timber cocoons see-through, reflective elements in this haven of glistening glass. A narrow open unit on the right contains rows of short glass shelves that gleam under a golden spotlight. These are complemented by a single spotlit glass shelf on the left, which in turn, is underpinned by two thick wooden shelves below the countertop. The division of storage is evident, with the glass shelves designated for lightweight, easy-to-reach necessities and the lower wooden shelves stocked with heavy-duty towels and weighty items.
If you're craving texture but don't want one that tears up a sponge, there are some beautiful options out there. This crocodile texture has no sharp edges, and you can get it in large-format tiles.
Just say no to glass I hate cleaning glass almost as much as I hate scrubbing grout. This shower is strategically placed around a corner in a wet zone, entirely eliminating the need for a glass partition. With large-format tiles and a slab countertop as well, this bathroom is very low maintenance.Wondering how to clean the shower glass?
Select a linear drainSee that narrow channel at the base of the wall? That’s a linear drain. Installing one means that your shower floor will have a flat slope in one direction, so you can run your large-format floor tile right on into the shower instead of using little mosaic tiles to accommodate multiple directions of slope.
25. Location: Valencia, SpainWhy we love itAlternating with plain surfaces, the band of patterned tile appears as backsplash, storage niche and border in this otherwise plain bathroom.
22. Location: Dublin, IrelandWhy we love itThe geometry of the tiles is reminiscent of Irish designer Orla Kiely’s prints (what better bathroom than an Irish one to show this off!).
19. Location: SingaporeDesigner: Distinct IdentityWhy we love itTiling the three adjacent walls in the same pattern make them appear as one surface, leading the eye to believe that the bathroom may be wider than it really is.
18. Location: Washington DC, USAWhy we love itBecause the bathroom’s floor area is limited, you also get a limited amount of what could be a dizzying pattern on the floor. It’s beautifully showcased in the storage niche in the shower.
9. Location: Hamburg, GermanyWhy we love itBlack tiles border the patterned tiles, creating a luxurious area rug effect on this bathroom’s floor.
10. Celebrate cement and concreteA poured concrete floor can take a major overhaul to achieve, but a touch of cool concrete can be added to any room with a few concrete or concrete-look tiles.This textural material is a great addition to contemporary spaces, and especially in bathrooms, as it has a clean look but with a texture that contrasts and complements slick porcelain and brushed metals, bringing a new dimension to your palette.
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18. Monochrome and minimalCastlecrag, NSWDesigner: Jeff Karskens Designer
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