DE S IGN CENTRE
“Lockdown was a bit of a moment for bathrooms,
when people realised the value of sanctuary,” continues Palmer. “One tangible thing we’ve seen, even in smaller spaces, is people choosing freestanding baths for a sense of
luxury.” House of Rohl
always lovely and, where possible, we like to include a chair for relaxing while the water is running,” she says. For Vanessa Macdonald of
interior design studio recently introduced the
‘Ledro’ bath from Victoria + Albert, which has a low water capacity (similar to the amount used in an eight- minute shower) without compromising on comfort. Elsewhere, high-quality are paramount
finishes
when it comes to creating a spoiling, nurturing en- vironment. For instance, the One Hundred collect- ion of beautifully crafted fittings at Samuel Heath; the latest decorated basins at the London Basin Company (including a gold undermounted basin to go with its ‘Ellis’ vanity unit); and ABI Interiors’ minimalist Sola collection of outdoor tapware, which comes in brushed brass, copper, gunmetal and stainless steel (and works just as well indoors). In rooms with a bath rather than a shower, Victoria Gray, co-founder of Olivine Design, favours soft furnishings. “Curtains are
“CURTAINS ARE ALWAYS LOVELY IN THE BATHROOM AND, WHERE POSSIBLE, WE LIKE TO INCLUDE A CHAIR FOR RELAXING WHILE THE WATER IS RUNNING”
Melissa Wyndham, the trick is to treat bathrooms like any other room in the house. She recommends hanging oil paintings on the wall (not drawings, because of moisture levels), a freestanding antique table to put a washbag on – and the right lighting. “Just having downlighters is an atmosphere
killer.
Put them on a different circuit, then add wall lights by the mirror and a pendant or flush ceiling light over a bath,” she advises. Perhaps
the ultimate indulgence for Macdonald in her own bathroom though, is a fireplace. “My bathroom was converted from a bedroom and we decided to keep the fireplace. Although we don’t use it, it adds to the feeling that it’s more than a functional space.” It seems then, that the same rules apply for a private bathroom as a guest-friendly kitchen: keep it practical but bring in personality too.
WHERE TO SOURCE KITCHENS
ABI Interiors
Eggersmann Design Espresso Design Huma Kitchens
Modern British Kitchens Shepel’ Tollgard Turri
BATHROOMS ABI Interiors
Ar tisans of Devizes Frato
House of Rohl
London Basin Company Of icina Inglesa Furniture Samuel Heath
West One Bathrooms
ACCESSORIES | HARDWARE Collier Webb
The Nanz Company
SA Baxter Architectural Hardware The Specif ied Studio Franchi
Turnstyle Designs
For more information please visit
dcch.co.uk/showrooms
ABOVE, LEFT TO RIGHT: Victoria + Albert’s new ‘Ledro’ bath (available at House of Rohl) was designed with water saving in mind, without compromising on comfort – its water capacity is similar to taking an eight-minute shower; Australian brand ABI Interiors’ ‘Sola’ outdoor shower, perfect after a dip in the pool or hot tub, is perhaps the ultimate example of a product previously considered for a ‘private’ space being redesigned for public moments
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