Luxe Haven
Create an atmosphere of urbane sophistication in your bathroom and enjoy a rejuvenating spa-like experience right in the privacy of your home
With the end of the year just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to kick your feet up and indulge in a good pampering session. And you don’t have to go far to get that decadent experience. By elevating your bathroom and turning it into a lush sanctuary, you can loosen up and unwind in the comforts of your very own home. Whether you are looking to create a completely new bathroom or simply update your current space, adding an air of opulence to your bath will certainly make your downtime more special.
It’s all in the details. A stylish oor can tie a room together, while elegant xtures in just the right nish can be just what a space needs to reach the next level. From the latest technology to bespoke touches, we’ve put together a selection of classic favourites and new discoveries to bring your dream bathroom to life.
OPPOSITES ATTRACT AXOR CITTERIO E COLLECTION
The Pythagoreans once philosophised that beauty results from the marriage of opposites. With this in mind, Italian architect Antonio Citterio struck the perfect balance between sharp square angles and round, sinuous lines in the bathroom fixtures from the Axor
Citterio E collection. The collection is all about combining opposites: the modern, tapered spout with classically designed cross handles; the modern pin handle with traditional tap. The result? Bathroom fixtures that are balanced in every way. www.kuysen.com
INTO THE OUTDOORS VICTORIA + ALBERT
The Napoli freestanding bath by Victoria + Albert has been specified in all 204 luxurious rooms and suites of Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa, Marriott International’s first hotel in Indonesia. Overlooking Bali’s Bukit peninsula, the freestanding bath is an architectural statement and its organic form, inspired by an eggshell, is a true invitation to relax. Each bath has the Kit 40— Victoria + Albert’s patented minimal waste kit—installed to automatically trigger the plug to open and reseal to avoid overflow. www.vandabaths.com
EAST MEETS WEST VICTORIA + ALBERT
Acclaimed Hong Kong-based architect and designer Steve Leung collaborated with luxury British bathing brand Victoria + Albert Baths to create Taizu, a 1500mm spa-style contemporary round bath. Inspired by the elegant ceramics from the Song Dynasty, Taizu is a celebration of the Chinese wellness philosophy. Its refined and straightforward shape will look right at home in the most sophisticated of bathrooms. www.vandabaths.com
LOUNGE IN LUXURY DIPTYQUE
Diptyque offers a fragrant way to clear one’s head and relax a ruffled spirit with three exquisite limited edition candles. Light one up while you’re in the bath and let Protection exude a deliciously calming scent of cedar and pine, have Luck perfume the air with a cheerful mix of rose and clove, or let the warm amber of Harmony turn your bath into a peaceful zone. Top it off with a decorative limited edition lid by Gripoix Paris to glam up your bathroom counter. www.diptyqueparis.com www.rustans-thebeautysource.com
“IT MAKES PERFECT SENSE TO CRAFT A RELAXING SANCTUARY IN THE MOST INTIMATE SPACE OF YOUR HOME”
RAIN fall HANSGROHE
Perfect for open showers, Hansgrohe’s innovative Powderrain shower has six fine openings per nozzle that spray into thousands of micro droplets that fall gently on the skin without bouncing off, automatically reducing splashing. Inspired by nature, the sophisticated micro spray technology also includes pleasant acoustics, and reduces shower sounds by about 20 per cent for a deeply relaxing experience. www.hansgrohe.com
MADE-BY-ME AXOR MYEDITION collection
Why settle for run-of-the-mill bathroom fixtures when you can personalise them? The faucets from the Axor Myedition collection can be customised to taste, giving you more than 225 design choices. www.kuysen.com
VERSATILE GEOMETRY DEVON&DEVON
Nothing sets the tone for a space like a good floor. Classic black and white marble tiles from Devon&devon’s
Atelier Petit collection come in three different designs that allow you to create traditional or more playful motifs, from zig-zags to starry patterns. www.devon-devon.com