Occasionally, I see photos of baths that are quite unusual. In the case of today’s image, the “set” suggests an archeological site with column fragments re-purposed as tables and realistic wall paintings rubbed into plaster (frescoes). The deep stone tub and rustic floor suggest a classic setting using architectural materials and elements to give the room structure, texture and define its design style.
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When planning a master bath or one for the ‘kids’ or guests, it is logical to want built in cabinetry, often similar to that used in the kitchen. It provides a counter top and storage for towels, toiletries and other bath sundries. However, I would like to make a case for bath furniture rather than another set of cabinets or boxes with doors.
I simply can’t help myself. I am constantly tearing pictures of white baths out of magazines. What I love the most about these white baths is that they are susceptible to changes of light and shade because white is actually tinged with other colors. Additionally, as I have said before, white is a powerful color. It reflects light and transforms all the colors around it. It is a real color that projects an image of a crisp, clean and airy interior. It is timeless and always in style.
Photo credit: Philip Gorrivan Design
New York City designer Philip Gorrivan was kind enough to share this photo with me. It is a bath he designed for a NYC client who wanted a classic and timeless space that was practical as well as beautiful. He chose to install two single washstands with marble slabs fabricated with traditional ogee edges. The functionality becomes apparent with the installation of a small piece of furniture with a bank of drawers providing extra space to store bath sundries out of sight. I love all of the black accents from the border on the towels to the black crown molding. The scale is right and the materials beautifully layered.
