Over the past two decades , |
Alison Habermehl , Principal at |
Habermehl Design Group has |
developed |
stunning , |
carefully |
articulated |
and |
customized |
projects . |
Her |
contemporary |
penthouse |
vignette |
offers |
inspiration |
for |
exquisite |
bathroom settings . Alison took |
some time to share her design |
expertise on how to create a |
luxurious bathroom space . |
A DIFFERENT ANGLE
Rounded corners are a great way to soften a space and inspire a modern look . Every aspect of your home should be a sanctuary that ’ s easy on the eyes and the spirit , including the bathroom . Alison recommends curvilinear corners to not only soften the look and tactile nature of your space , but give your inner world a sense of peace as well . “ Taking out harder edges is purposeful for anyone who wants to feel calmer ,” she notes , pointing out the softly rounded corners of the shower . If you ’ re worried about curvaceous edges being a bit
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too en vogue , think again ; these organic-inspired lines trace historical roots to the art deco era , giving the look a timeless , yet modern quality . You won ’ t need to remodel anytime soon - something else to feel relaxed about .
OPTICAL ILLUSION
Use strategically placed mirrors for a double dose of function and impact . Mirror , mirror , on the wall … while no amount of design will make your mirror tell you " you ’ re pretty ," it can work other magic - like making your space appear bigger , and allowing you to play with proportions without knocking down walls . “ In this case I wanted to expand on an already big space ,” says Alison . “ I would use a mirror to widen a room or even out the scale , to square it off a bit .” But make sure you know what you ’ re going to be seeing double of : “ The mirror shouldn ’ t reflect a closet that ’ s cluttered , a toilet , or things you ’ d normally want to hide ,” unless your toilet is one of those solid gold affairs , which may warrant a little double exposure .
ORGANIZED CHAOS
Don ’ t be afraid of a graphic marble or pattern to elevate the look and make a bold statement . In life , it ’ s generally a good idea to go with your gut . So if your gut ’ s leading you along a more graphic route , then Alison ’ s advice is to follow that timeless Nike adage . “ Choose colours you can live with for a really long time , unless you ’ re just doing fabric that you can change out in a few years ,” she suggests . “ I ’ m a fan of picking one element and going for it , like I did in this bathroom .” With pattern-choosing , remember that it ’ s quality , not quantity , and that
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