Design Buy Build Issue 51 2021 | Page 22

BATHROOMS

TREND ALERT : TROPICAL LUXE IN THE BATHROOM

Create a serene and spa-like bathroom with the latest bathroom designs , from Pelipal .
Bathrooms have long been practical spaces , but over the last year there has been a shift towards a new kind of bathroom . One that is an increasingly spa-like space to unwind and slow down at the end of a busy day . While you might think that bathrooms like these are limited to boutique hotels and luxurious resorts in Bali , you don ' t have to go abroad to enjoy your own tropical oasis .
Steven Jaques , Pelipal National Development Manager , InHouse says , “ Creating a luxurious and spa-like bathroom is much easier than you might think . If you want to evoke the sense of relaxing at a beachside resort , combine volcanic blacks with natural wood , bright whites , and ocean blues . The key is to stick to natural colours , layer up textures , and be brave when it comes to application of blacks , greens and blues across a large surface area . Black is incredibly underused in the bathroom and yet it injects dramatic depth into any room and provides a stunning backdrop for subtle touches of colour .”
BACK TO BLACK
Black is elegant , timeless , and mysterious . When paired with natural textures and tropical houseplants you ' d be forgiven for forgetting you ' re at home . Make a statement with striking dark graphite textured tiles , black cabinet fronts and solid oak counter tops .
OCEAN INSPIRED
Ocean inspired cyan is already becoming a core interior design trend for 2021 / 22 . Bright blue / green cyans are gentle , calming and reconnect us to open horizons . Transporting us to float in the ocean and be embraced by a vast , cloudless sky . Create an escapist haven by balancing bright blues and greens with earthy wooden surfaces and chrome details .
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