ADD a rustic edge

rustic doesn’t have to mean full-on country farmhouse – your bathroom can be imbued with that all-important warm, natural feel without sacrificing its clean, contemporary lines. Modern architecture and pared-back features are a must when finessing the rustic-luxe aesthetic, which is what makes this such a successful look for showers, where the sleekest-of-sleek fittings will cut through the rustic look and elevate the whole design. Start with minimalist fittings, the simpler the better, and introduce texture with materials such as concrete, wood, salvaged tiles or burnished metals.

It’s all about finding the perfect balance between raw materials and clean design to maintain a sense of curated polish. If space is tight

(as it so often is in this most bijou of rooms), keep surfaces simple with large-format tiles or polished plaster and introduce texture with a built-in shower seat or bench in raw, reclaimed timber. Finishing touches, such as a vintage stool or gorgeous antique rug, can offer a striking contrast in a modern setting.

Project details less is certainly more in this sleek bathroom design by reclaim specialist retrouvius, where the gentle wash of powdery mint tiles is offset by the solidity of the bench clad in grey cement. salvaged wall tiles are priced at approx £150...

Project details concrete surfaces add industrial flair to this bathroom designed by melbourne-based schulberg Demkiw architects. partner the concrete with wood to introduce warm tones – a slatted, flush-fitting wood shower tray is the perfect solution...