Elegant Bathroom: Contrasting Shower, Heated Floors, and High-Tech Mirror
We present a bathroom renovation project that elegantly combines modern design, quality materials, comfort, and high-tech elements. The goal was to create a calm, bright, and highly functional space with a striking contrasting shower area, perfectly suited for a modern lifestyle.
Key Features and Solutions:
- Wall Finishes: Walls outside the shower area are clad in large-format light grey tiles. The walls inside the shower feature impressive large-format tiles imitating blue-grey onyx/marble with vibrant rust-gold veining.
- Floor: Large-format light beige tiles cover the main floor area. The shower employs grey mosaic tiles pebble for safety and texture. A linear shower drain is installed. A neat transition is executed between the main floor tile and the shower mosaic. For added comfort, an underfloor heating system was installed throughout the bathroom.
- Shower Zone: Includes two neat vertical built-in niches and a corner bench/seat, fully clad in the same onyx/marble-look tile.
- Furniture: A floor-standing white vanity unit with Shaker-style fronts and modern handles brushed nickel.
- Countertop: A luxurious natural marble countertop (resembling Carrara) with an integrated backsplash and an undermount rectangular sink.
- Faucets and Hardware: A widespread faucet for the sink, a complete shower system (stationary shower head and handheld shower on a bar, in a traditional style with separate control valves), glass enclosure hardware, towel bars, and accessories – all feature a consistent polished chrome/nickel finish.
- Mirror: A large rectangular mirror [possibly with a bevelled edge] featuring an integrated digital display (clock/other information).
- Toilet: A modern floor-mounted toilet in white with a sleek design.
- Glass Enclosure: A spacious frameless shower enclosure made of thick tempered glass with a sliding door and hardware (handles, rollers) in the consistent polished chrome/nickel finish.
- Lighting: A modern wall sconce above the mirror and recessed ceiling spotlights provide ample illumination.
- Window: A horizontal awning-style window with frosted glass above the toilet area provides natural light and privacy.
- Accessories: Include a towel bar above the toilet, a towel ring near the sink, a toilet paper holder, and a towel bar inside the shower cabin, all in the matching polished chrome/nickel finish.
Design and Style:
The key design element is the contrast between the calm, neutral finish of the main bathroom area and the dramatic, vibrant interior of the shower cabin with its onyx/marble simulation. White furniture and the marble countertop maintain elegance, while the mirror with a digital display and the consistent shiny hardware finish emphasize a modern approach. Traditional style elements in the plumbing fixtures add a touch of sophistication. The underfloor heating system elevates the level of comfort.
Craftsmanship:
The project demonstrates high-quality workmanship: neat installation of large-format tiles and mosaics (including the installation of the heated floor system), precise integration of niches and the corner bench in the shower, and flawless installation of plumbing, furniture, and the glass enclosure.
Conclusion:
The result is a meticulously detailed, stylish, and exceptionally comfortable bathroom. The combination of classic elements, modern materials, technological details, and heated flooring creates the perfect space for relaxation and daily routines.
