Top Ten: Designers and Their Bathrooms
Bathrooms seem to be a place where even star designers are inspired, perhaps because of the intimate nature of the space and its function. Here are some of the most inspired bathroom collection designed by some of today’s most well-loved and widely-acclaimed designers.
1. Nendo Collection
DESIGNER: Nendo
MANUFACTURER: Bisazza Bagno
PRICE: Inquire for pricing
Each piece of this collection is encased in a box, bringing rectangular angularity to a naturally curvaceous room.
2. Axor Bouroullec
DESIGNER: Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
MANUFACTURER: Axor/Hansgrohe
PRICE: Inquire for pricing
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A gorgeous kit of parts that allows each bathroom to find its own voice, this line is charming and versatile, just like its designers.
3. Tord Boontje for Bisazza
DESIGNER: Tord Boontje
MANUFACTURER: Bisazza
PRICE: Inquire for pricing
Called, Day Vision, Night Vision, Dark Water and Clear Water, the designs are made up of 10 x 10 mm enamel squared tesserae tiles that are paper face mounted.
4. Ray Washbasin
DESIGNER: Michael Hilgers
MANUFACTURER: Ex.t
PRICE: Inquire for pricing
Simple in form, this clean, rectangular washbasin sits on a trestle of wood legs, giving the design a visual touchpoint.
5. Powder Room Collection
DESIGNER: Jason Wu
MANUFACTURER: Brizo
PRICE: Inquire for pricing
The centerpiece of the Jason Wu for Brizo Collection is the Odin Faucet. A bold piece that manages to fuse clean geometricity with an organic silhouette, the black matte Odin boasts several cutting-edge features that refine water delivery into high art: a seamless rotating handle; SmartTouchPlusâ„¢ Technology (starts and stops water flow with a simple touch, or even from four inches away from the faucet); LED light display to indicate water temp.; and a 1.5 gallon/minute flow to meet water sense standards.
6. Colors
DESIGNER: Jonathan Adler
MANUFACTURER: Kohler
PRICE: Inquire for pricing
Those who have been to Adler's retail stores will know that when it comes to color, he is not afraid to use it. His selection includes Greenwich Green, Piccadilly Yellow, Palermo Blue and Annapolis Navy, all of which are available on six select Kohler enameled cast iron kitchen and bathroom sinks.
7. Caroma Marc Newson Bathroom Collection
DESIGNER: Marc Newson
MANUFACTURER: Caroma
PRICE: Inquire for pricing
Marc Newson’s foray into the bathroom takes place down under. Australia that is. Caroma is an Australian-based brand that tapped Newson’s iconic design mind to create a line of sleek, and covertly edgy bathroom pieces.
8. Step Basin
DESIGNER: Note Design Studio
MANUFACTURER: Ex.t
PRICE: Inquire for pricing
This basin mixes traditional porcelain with wood and has two levels inside the sink, providing the wood drying surface and storage area.
9. Axor Urquiola
DESIGNER: Patricia Urquiola
MANUFACTURER: Axor/Hansgrohe
PRICE: Inquire for pricing
The beautiful Patricial Urquiola lends her delicate touch to this collection of curvaceous and inviting bathroom fixtures and tubs.
10. Atollo
DESIGNER: Jean-Michel Wilmotte
MANUFACTURER: Rapsel
PRICE: Inquire for pricing
Architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte designed a sink basin with a central island, concealing the drain. A clever, architectural take on the interior of a basin, while most designers are focusing on the exterior.
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