Bathrooms: How Even the smallest room can have an impact

Bathrooms: How Even the smallest room can have an impact - Regarding small enclosed spaces such as locker rooms, of on't be afraid to go for a system design with an impact. Because these spaces are occupied on an occasional basis (unlike most other rooms in a typical house or apartment), you are less likely to tire of a high-drama look here in the rooms where you spend most of time. These spaces are also suitable for the use of materials and finishes that might be prohibitive in large rooms. Think jewelry box, and take inspiration from various sources - five-star restaurant toilets and historic hotel bathrooms can be a great starting point.

TG-Studio

Limit range of materials
stick to one or two materials can help a small room seem clean and spacious. Here, t he walls are fully lined in white marble veined gray (probably Arrabescato or marble Calacatta). The custom pool retains the palette used in the room just two key materials -. The wooden floor and marble, which, as the creation of a clean space, also allows the niche display stand

Jamie Hempsall Ltd

Select standout fittings
It is particularly important to pay attention to details in a cloakroom - occupants will be locked in after all! The antique furniture and decorative framed mirror set against the wallpaper background with off-scale fish draw. A soap dispenser and wall marble backsplash behind the pool a touch convenient and complete the look.

Think jewelry box
This bold, a Moroccan influenced locker room is a vibrant shade of emerald. Subway tiles are complemented by tile effect wallpaper above. This is a perfect example of a system with an impact that takes a single solid color as its starting point.

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Hill Mitchell Berry Architects

line the walls with paneling
In this room, the matched book wood paneling lining the walls creates an elegant and welcoming - a decision contemporary on a classic paneled closet. The integrated illuminated alcove provides a focal point and distracts the eye from the toilet.

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Brian O'Tuama Architects

contrast paneling with a striking screen
hand-painted wallpaper lines half top of that locker room, while the lower half is finished in painted and groove paneling tongue. This provides a visual contrast (and practice), and maintains the most expensive equipment at eye level, where it will be most appreciated. The skylight provides natural light from above -. window would compromise the effect of wallpaper

Boscolo Interior design

Wallpaper throughout
again, this locker room has a very limited palette of materials and colors, allowing the playful monochrome wallpaper printed with shelves of books, stand out as the star of the show. The small central pot on the window sill add a vibrant touch of color to the room.

Barc Architects Ltd

Playing with light and design
the clever use of lighting and form brings a touch of playfulness to this room. Note the vaulted ceiling - in a small space like this, it would not break the bank to experiment a bit. The print tree wallpaper works well against the arrest of wood on the walls and floor while the arc of light adds depth, suggesting the woods continuing.

Casey & Fox

Use the paint thoughtfully
simplicity does not necessarily cost the earth. A judicious choice of the color and detail of mural making a rich look of this space and inviting - and the only material used on the walls is painting

Brian O'Tuama Architects

contrasts with the style of your home
in a house with an otherwise clean look, contemporary, vibrant wallpaper with foliage and feel of an antique mirror with an illuminated glass frame giving the guest cloakroom glamorous and exotic character.

Groves-Raines Architects Ltd.

Change to give focus
When it comes to what to include in a design scheme for a small space, installation is important. Here, a toilet old style with exposed piping and a high-level tank sanitaryware are the focal point. Accessories and well composed illustrations provide small accents of color and texture.

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