DESIGN LESSON
Two designers devise two different bathrooms using the same stylish elements. Here, we reveal the key features that make these small spaces sing.
Two designers devise two different bathrooms using the same on-trend elements
1. Wall Treatment
DARK WALLS PAIRED WITH QUIET PIECES LEND DRAMA AND DIMENSION. DESIGNER MELANIE FINKLEMAN OPTED FOR AN EARTHY CHEVRONPATTERNED ACCENT WALL THAT PICKS UP ON THE WARM TONES OF THE OAK FLOORING, WHILE DESIGNER JO ALCORN SETTLED ON A HIGH-CONTRAST PALETTE THAT ACHIEVES PERSONALITY THROUGH GLAM GOLD ACCESSORIES.
2. Mirror
THE ROUND MIRRORS ARE JUXTAPOSED WITH THE VARIOUS LINEAR ELEMENTS AT PLAY (SUCH AS THE FLOATING VANITIES), KEEPING THE ROOMS FROM LOOKING MONOTONOUS. “THE MIRROR HELPS SOFTEN THE SPACE AND OFFERS A NICE CONTRAST IN GEOMETRY,” SAYS MELANIE.
3. Light Fixture
FOR A MORE PARED-BACK LOOK, THE DESIGNERS DECIDED TO SHINE THE LIGHT ON ONE STATEMENT SCONCE VERSUS TWO. JO WENT WITH AN INDUSTRIAL STYLE IN A GOLD HUE TO COMPLEMENT THE OTHER BRASS-FINISHED DETAILS IN THE ROOM, WHILE MELANIE SELECTED A FIXTURE WITH A MORE STREAMLINED AESTHETIC.
4. Floating Vanity
BOTH DESIGNERS WERE QUICK TO DISMISS THE IDEA OF PEDESTAL SINKS IN FAVOUR OF FLOATING VANITIES. NOT ONLY DO THE UNITS CREATE THE ILLUSION OF LARGER SPACES THANKS TO THE EXPOSED FLOORING, THEY ALSO OFFER AMPLE STORAGE. IN SHORT: THEY’RE PETITE AND PRACTICAL.
5. Faucet
PLAYING OFF THE SHAPE OF THE MIRRORS, THE ULTRASLEEK FAUCETS ADD CURVATURE AND CHARACTER. THEY ALSO CONFORM TO EACH BATHROOM’S SELECTED ACCENT METAL TO CREATE A COHESIVE FEEL. “IN A SMALL SPACE, YOU REALLY WANT TO KEEP THINGS SIMPLE OR ELSE THE EYE BOUNCES AROUND TOO MUCH,” SAYS JO.