6. STYLE: PATTERN PLAY

Bathrooms offer ample opportunity for experimentation. In this project by Perinelli Design (above), wallpaper from Brooklyn brand Flavor Paper makes an impact in the daughter’s bathroom. It’s matched with

Fior di Pesco marble, hexagonal floor tiles, semi-circular timber beading for the curved vanity and fluted glass for the shower screen.

“Designers will go into the realm of the unexpected while expressing the individuality of the client; this might mean a colour, print or accessory that transforms the space,” says Alessandro Perinelli, founder of Perinelli Design. “In this home, I was able to customise each bathroom to fit the specific aesthetic of the family member using the space.

I also tried to bend the rules of what you would normally expect in a bathroom.”

In another project, Temple Newsam wallpaper from De Gournay makes a bold statement in Balfour Castle, Scotland. It features hand-painted motifs in the chinoiserie style, while its green hue adds a sense of dynamism to the space. The organic curves of the wallpaper’s floral motifs complement the other decorative flourishes in the room, such as the detailing on the wooden mirror and the side table.