ITALIAN ROMANCE

Italian design is well known for its detailed, ornate flourishes and hints of Neoclassicism, which lend themselves well to bathroom design. If you respect the history, you can take elements of the past and create a beautiful yet modern aesthetic. Set in the rolling hillsides of Tuscany, this property’s bathroom is a cohesive mix of classic white tiles with a decorative listello border (for similar, try DiLorenzo or see right). “A classic 200mm x 200mm white porcelain tile makes the perfect foil to statement fixtures and fittings,” says Kate Nixon of Studio Kate, who styled this elegant home, where the traditional elements of the room are complemented with a rich, mature palette that references the home’s historic architecture and grand scale. >