Beauty and functionality are the keywords when furnishing a home, including the bathroom. The bathroom, indeed, plays a central role in everyday life and only if it is comfortably furnished in a pleasant style can it give a sense of well-being and facilitate our daily routine. Everything that finds a place in the bathroom, such as wall tiles, accessories, bathroom fixtures and furniture, can enhance the style of the room and provide greater comfort.
Sanitary ware: the final decision is highly influenced by functionality and the space available
Sanitary ware are undoubtedly the key elements in a bathroom. Deciding on the best fixtures for our own bathroom is something that requires meticulous attention because many factors come into play. Sinks and bathtubs, shower enclosures, bidets and toilets must first be chosen considering the footage of the room; hence, their beauty and functionality.
Sanitary ware must be able to create the right balance between the enhancement of space, free mobility and comfort. Actually, the most uncomfortable bathroom is one in which it is difficult to move around. Therefore, simple and compact sanitary ware are more advisable for small bathrooms, because they offer the maximum comfort in reduced spaces. Consequently, space-saving washbasins, bidets and toilets in a modern style fit the purpose thanks to their compactness and to the wall installation that minimises the number of visible pipes and other water connections.
In case of medium and large bathrooms the issue is slightly different: following one's own taste, the choice of the most suitable sanitary ware or other furnishing solutions of original design is easier: style-rich fixtures with a more complex shape are more advisable. High standards of functionality, convenience, hard-wearing and long-lasting quality, as well as ease of cleaning are the main features which should be considered. Top quality ceramic is highly recommended for those who are looking for striking and long-lasting sanitary ware that can be sanitized simply and quickly, without running the risk of yellowing or loss of brightness.
The importance of aesthetics: style and design for a flawless bathroom
Carefully choosing the best sanitary ware for one’s bathroom, our attention focuses on style, design and colour. It is not so easy to match sinks, bidets and toilets with a pre-existing bathroom design.
When the modern style prevails in the room, sanitary fittings with linear and regular shapes are recommended, as well as those with clean and simple lines. Counter top washbasins and wall-mounted sanitary ware are the ideal furnishing solution because they meet the requirements of contemporary style and modern trends in interior design.
If the shower cubicle is already considered an element of modern design, contemporary style bathrooms do not necessarily have to give up the more traditional bathtub. It only needs to opt for bathtubs with regular and clean outlines, with rectangular or even circular shape, or for those that can be installed in the centre of the room.
Finally, colour also plays an important role: if pure white fits successfully in any style bathroom, sanitary ware in bright colours or unusual shades can decorate a trendy bathroom. Sanitary fixtures with original lines, irregular or geometric forms, rounded corners and double embossed edges can easily enhance bathrooms with more classical style furniture. In this case, floor-mounted sanitary wares are highly recommended although Kerasan offers wall-mounted solutions in a vintage, retro style too.
In addition to white sanitary ware, it is possible to choose toilet seat covers or accessories in darker colours, such as the elegant shades of black and grey, to add a touch of personality and high class to old-fashioned bathrooms. For a result with great aesthetic value, regular and minute shaped brass taps can be fit into classic style bathrooms. Water taps inspired by the Belle Epoque or nineteenth-century style convey a mix of classicism and elegance. Removing the glitz and flamboyance of that time, they can be reinterpreted to perfectly suit contemporary bathroom design.
Bathroom furniture, essential interior design items
The choice of bathroom furniture is both a pain and a pleasure.
The balance between available space personal taste and needs is essential in creating a nice-looking, comfortable bathroom.
Cabinets and other accessories can be chosen in a large variety of models, colours, sizes and materials. They are irreplaceable units useful for storing toiletries and towels but, at the same time, helpful in keeping the room tidy and clean. Under-sink drawer units and wall units are the ideal furnishing solution for those who prefer a setting that reflects their mood by creating a fresh, airy atmosphere in the bathroom. On the other hand, visible, metal shelves to be installed under the sink, immediately give a more classic and elegant appearance to the room. A vintage retro style requires, instead, bathrooms cabinets with hinged doors or chests of drawers with aluminium legs that lift the piece of furniture from the floor for a more traditional style bathroom.
The most common bathroom cabinets are replaced with natural wooden counter tops on which ceramic washbasins stand out for their whiteness and brightness in the case of bathroom decoration inspired by the Zen philosophy. Alongside style, functionality and convenience also play a key role in bathroom decor. That’s why it is necessary to focus on the quality of the materials used: high quality wood, metals with specific treatment or coating obtained with the most advanced technologies are essential to ensure easy cleaning and maintenance to every piece of furniture, along with a high grade of resistance to moisture and steam in the bathroom.