PURE LINES

A sense of harmonious calm reigns in this bathroom, thanks to the materials selected and the continuous lines. Black details accentuate the raw look.

Sophisticated and with a sense of luxury and art deco. We are in a quite ordinary, new home, yet its style seduces us into believing that we are in a completely different kind of house. The lines virtually flow into one in this bathroom. To the untrained eye, it may be difficult to discern how one line merges into another to create a boundary between the wall and bathtub and between the shower area and the floor. The delicate, sand-coloured surfaces are only broken by the black tap units and details.

“The black tap units add a marvellous boldness to the natural materials otherwise used in the bathroom,” explains architect Elisabeth Fougner. When she was tasked with designing the bathroom, the black lines were part of the brief specified by owner.

“The bathroom wouldn’t have been the same without this contrast. Chrome or other metals wouldn’t have had the same effect. The secret behind creating a subtle look lies in choosing good materials and few elements and then adding something special in the form of a contrast or accessories,” she explains.

The balance between the pure lines, the calm and the various details that give this bathroom “that something extra” has been important to the owner.

“We have used three elements in the bathroom. Black-stained oak, natural stone and black tap units. It’s about not using too many competing elements, which is why the same stone has been used for the shower area and the floor. Even the bathtub has been covered in the same tiles to blend into the surroundings.

The walls are made of plaster. A choice that gives the room a lighter feel than tiles would have.

“Although everything is white, it can be a good idea to create different shades by combining different textures,” says Fougner.

But in tiled zones, the tiles must go from floor to ceiling. This is a point on which she will not compromise.

“I prefer creating lines in one and the same material instead of cutting surfaces into fields,” she explains.

The same idea is behind the large mirror chosen to cover the wall from the sink to the ceiling. Having such a large mirror visually enlarges the entire bathroom.

The bedroom, which adjoins the bathroom, is designed in the same style, so it is rarely necessary to close the door, as the rooms interact with each other,” says the owner.

THE ELEGANT LOOK is achieved by the few colours and materials, but also by means of green plants and the Thonet chair. SCULPTURAL. The tap unit is placed at the centre of the tub instead of at one end to create a more sculptural look. When the light is dimmed, it has a lovely effect on the enamel bathtub from Kaldewei. DECADENT FRAGRANCES. Perfume bottles from Byredo lend a sense of luxury to the bathroom. The neutral surfaces provide an excellent backdrop for swift style changes. The Chanel perfume adds a touch of elegance. SMART SEPARATION. A half wall separates the shower area from the rest of the bathroom. Although the room is just 10 m2, it feels much bigger. The Tara tap unit from Dornbracht is eye-catching against the pale limestone tiles from Caliza Capri. HAVING FEW BUT GOOD MATERIALS gives a sense of calm that allows your body and mind to rest. The wash unit is from Elen Møbelstudio and is of black-stained oak with deep drawers that hide the wall sockets. Note how much the wonderfully shaped shower unit from Dornbracht adds to the room.