MEET THE DESIGNERS

Four design stars create their own dream schemes for C.P. Hart

KIT KEMP, founder and creative director of Firmdale Hotels

I remember skiing in Aspen, Colorado a few years ago, and watching the Hale-bopp comet in the night sky from a hot tub on the hotel roof. It was magical, and the inspiration for this scheme.

I felt my Travelling Light wallpaper for Christopher Farr would translate well to water-resistant bathroom wall tiles, so we worked with Balineum to produce this handmade design in midnight blue and white. The wall tiles in the shower area remind me of falling water and are based on our Rikrak design, which we use for our range of shampoos and conditioners. The floor is made from Thassos white marble, waterjet cut with stars and moons, each one inset with alabaster glass, lit from below with LED lighting, and trimmed with a fine metal border.

The freestanding bath is hand painted in a patinated silver finish with whimsical moons and stars, while the Kempton vanity basin console, a version of a classic piece we use in our hotels, brings a sense of warmth.

The overall effect creates quite a bold impact, which is important. I believe that every room, even the smallest space, should have character and tell its own story. kitkemp.com

PIET BOON, designer

I wanted to create a timeless design, with a tone-on-tone palette and quiet mood. The main points of attention are the taps, basins and bath, which stand out due to their form and contrasting colours, making the design exciting, but balanced.

My bathroom collection, Piet Boon by COCOON, blends functionality with pure shapes, highlighted by the distinctive, unconventional shape of the tap. We strive for pure and elegant shapes that are intuitive to use. The washbasins are a straightforward application of our principles – the refined simplicity underlines the quality of the materials and lets the user enjoy the bathroom as a key place in daily life. The outer symmetry of the bathtub hides a deliberate internal asymmetry: it is shaped inside to enhance the cosy feeling of taking a bath.

I love working with natural materials and using different textures and finishes. When I design homes and hotels, I like infusing them with elements of the Japanese concept of wabi sabi, the beauty of imperfection, to keep spaces feeling comfortable and warm. And I like incorporating personal items, such as art and accessories, to create an individual feel with character, even in bathrooms.

My own bathroom is comfortable and functional, with natural materials, such as wood and stone, combined with neutral colours and personal items to create somewhere that is open and inviting. In other words, it is pretty much an example of my design studio’s philosophy on how to create a great space. Studio Piet Boon, +31 (0)20 722 00 20, pietboon.com