The main design idea for your BATHROOM MODERNIZATION project was to create an inviting, modern and functional bathroom inspired by nature, suitable for the whole family.
Having in mind that this is a sole bathroom in the apartment, that it should accommodate a dryer and that it is long but narrow, the space is visually divided into these three parts:
1. hand wash,
2. shower,
3. laundry & toilet
Middle part is intentionally covered in darker tiles in order to create visual distinction of the three parts. This way, the whole room doesn’t look like a long corridor, but rather like three comfortable and purposeful areas.
Shower can be used by a single person, as shown in picture SHOWER FOR ONE, in which case another person can freely access the toilet area. Thanks to its modular design, shower can be easily transformed into large shower for one or two persons (see picture SHOWER FOR TWO ONE-LARGE).
The step is kept because it nicely divides shower from the toilet & laundry area, and it also hides the water installations that are used by other rooms, too, and their removal is not advisable. Ceiling in the first half of the bathroom has been substituted by the height of the step in the second half of the bathroom, so that it seems even less like a corridor. (Take a look at Ceiling Plan with Lighting Distribution)
Finishing:
Tiles are used only for the parts that get in direct contact with water, shower cabin( floor, 4 side walls) and small parts of the wall above the toilet and sink (105 cm above the level ±0.00). Remaining surface has been covered in a modern, water-resistant “spatula wall”. The tiles have very narrow joints, which makes them look more like a wall and they blend with the surroundings. In the same fashion, door blends into the wall around it, which makes it seamless and less space-occupying.
By taking advantage of high ceilings, a lot of storage space was created, without making the bathroom seem overcrowded. Storage areas are discreet - the cabinet, laundry space above the dryer, drawers below the large sink, shelves next to the sink, even a shelf inside the shower that can be used for cosmetics. (Take a look at Technical Drawings of Costume Made Furniture)
Below the sink there is space for children’s stool. This space is intentionally left open in order to make the bathroom seem larger. Similar visual effect with a mirror next to the shelves makes it look like the bathroom is wider.
