Looking to create an oasis of serenity in your home? Why not try a wood soaking tub, marble pedestal sink, or travertine faucet to bring in nature? Biophilia is shown to reduce stress, improve one’s sense of well-being, promote healing, and enhance creativity as well as productivity. Of course injecting fun and whimsy into the bathroom is another good way to reduce stress. Treemme Rubinetterie’s clock inspired faucet and Vitruvit’s Swarovski studded sanitaryware will both bring out your inner child! Last but not least, NIC’s tub is sheer indulgence on a micro scale…
A new breed of wooden bathtubs is borrowing from yacht building techniques to fashion decadent cocoons for some serious R&R. Ocean Shell by Swiss luxury brand Bagno Sasso is a prime example. Offered in pear and available in other species, 4 mm planks are steam bent to provide its distinctive clamshell shape. Marine grade adhesives and coatings are used to laminate layers of wood together and provide a durable waterproof finish for the bath fixture. An optional gravel border around the tub manages overflows, in which case one may not want to walk barefoot to the tub!
Aptly called Time, this minimalist faucet by Italian Architect Marco Pisati for Treemme Rubinetterie resembles a clock’s hands – an elongated flat spout and a long skinny handle in contrast colors are delicately balanced atop the tap’s tubular body. The plumbing fixture wittily plays on the numerous metaphors connecting water and time.
Meneghello Paolelli celebrates the raw beauty of marble with Gem, a pedestal sink carved from a monolithic block of stone. The veining and surface texture, in addition to Gem’s austere form, contribute to its refined look and feel.
It’s never too early to start cultivating an appreciation for bling! For those with a healthy bathroom remodel budget, Vitruvit offers the Young Swarovski bath collection which includes a toilet, bidet and sink. The young and the young at heart will be charmed by fixtures that are hand decorated with stylized fish in Swarovski crystals along an aquatic theme. Swarovski asserts that with proper care, the crystals are guaranteed to last for 10 years – just in time for the next renovation!
Here’s a cool faucet that can evoke different moods in a space depending on the material and finish specified. Made by Marti 1921 of Spain, the SRG Natur features a rock base with an open waterfall spout. Offered in a multitude of choices, the base can be travertine, marble or slate, and spout is available in stone, wood or metals including chrome, copper, gold, bronze, and brass. The bronze tap with slate base (top photo) projects a sleek contemporary vibe, while the craggy travertine fixture (bottom photo) exudes rustic charm.
Vasca, Italian for tub, is the unassuming name of the is stylish tub for your sybaritic pleasure. Small but versatile, the 100 cm w x 100 cm d x 60 cm h (39.37” x 39.37” x 23.62”) fixture is perfect as a solo soaking tub, but comes with a sculptural post and shower head option. Manufacturer NIC opted to use Pietraluce, a premium polyester resin that is water proof, anti-scale, anti-bacterial and non-flammable for superior health and safety benefits. That the material is also resistant to acids or solvents, and scratches or stains are readily repairable make it a cinch to keep up. Glossy or matte finishes are available in a plethora of color options, including RAL and custom matching – the choice is yours!