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In this lookbook we collect bathrooms with see-through walls, best suited to those who take a more relaxed attitude to privacy in the home.
In most homes the bathroom is designed as a private space. But as the interiors listed below demonstrate, deciding against encasing the washroom in opaque walls can bring in natural light, act as a space-saving device or even create an unusual focal point in the home.
This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring bathrooms with sunken baths, subway tiles and double sinks.
Photo by Yosuke OhtakeHouse in Kyoto, Japan, by 07Beach
The bathroom inside this house in Kyoto, designed by architecture studio 07Beach, sits alongside a skylit central courtyard-like living space to give the residents the feeling of “open-air bathing”.
“The house was designed as one big space, placing the double height living room at the centre so they can see who does what,” said the studio. “Although a curtain rail was set up in the bathroom just in case, it seems the family got used to the exposed bathroom, and still use it without a curtain.”
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Photo by Miguel de GuzmánBathyard Home, Spain, by Husos
Madrid architecture studio Husos went further than merely making the bathroom visible in this apartment, instead removing partition walls to make it the main communal area of the home.
“The bathyard is a space whose character can be negotiated and altered by the users by sliding transparent partitions and opening out a folding bench,” the studio said.
Find out more about Bathyard Home ›
Photo by Hey! CheeseCats’ Pink House, Taiwan, by KC Design Studio
This holiday home in Taiwan was designed by KC Design Studio as a place for the owner to have fun with her three cats.
The bathroom adjoins the cats’ playroom via a wall composed of a terrazzo plinth topped with pink glass, affording a view of what’s going on next door. For moments when additional privacy is desirable, the glass can be dimmed.
Find out more about Cats’ Pink House ›
Photo courtesy of Suppose Design Office (also top)House in Nagoya, Japan, by Suppose Design Office
This house was completed by Japanese architecture studio Suppose Design Office all the way back in 2009 but is too good an example of a transparent bathroom not to be included on our list.
The main living space looks straight through glass walls to the bathroom via a landscaped area filled with rocks and plants.
Find out more about House in Nagoya ›
Photo by Tomooki KengakuThe Life, Japan, by I IN
Tokyo studio I IN overhauled an apartment for Japanese developer Smarg in an attempt to change perceptions of renovation projects.
The flat has an open-plan layout and a restful ambience. Reeded glass partition walls allow light to penetrate into the windowless bathroom, as well as distorted view of the other side.
Find out more about The Life ›
Photo courtesy of Blueberry NightsBlueberry Nights, Georgia, by Sandro Takaishvili
Georgian architect Sandro Takaishvili wanted this hotel in Tbilisi to make guests feel like they’re inside a movie.
In the bedrooms, designed to evoke David Lynch’s visual style, the bathrooms are only separated by a slight change in level and the introduction of white tiles.
Find out more about Blueberry Nights ›
Photo by Torben EskerodVibo Tværveh, Denmark, by Valbæk Brørup Architects
The bathroom at this summer cabin designed by Copenhagen studio Valbæk Brørup Architects takes the form of a tiled wet room that can be opened up to the elements.
Located at one end of the long building, it opens through glass sliding doors onto an outdoor bathing area – which is fenced to avoid giving any passers-by a nasty shock.
Find out more about Vibo Tværveh ›
This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring bathrooms with sunken baths, subway tiles and double sinks.
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Our latest lookbook showcases the myriad of ways shower curtains can create visual impact in bathrooms, from bold pops of colour and pattern to elegant, long drapes that add a sense of serenity.
Practically, shower curtains provide privacy and prevent water from splashing outside showers and bathtubs, but they are also an opportunity to add decoration to a bathroom interior.
The examples below showcase how curtains can introduce material variety to the hard, sterile surfaces usually found in bathrooms.
This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring homes with conversation pits, kitchens with metal details and kitchens with brick floors.
Photo by Lorenzo ZandriNelson Terrace, UK, by Paolo Cossu Architects
Neutral-toned curtains were suspended from an elliptical rail over the freestanding bathtub at Nelson Terrace, a Georgian home in north London that local studio Paolo Cossu Architects overhauled.
The curtains add texture to the muted colour palette in the bathroom and provide an enclosure when using the ceiling-mounted shower head.
Find out more about Nelson Terrace ›
Photo by Christoph RokittaBerlin Mitte apartment, Germany, by Atheorem
Local architect Atheorem updated an apartment in Berlin, creating a wet room with a serene and ethereal quality by adding all-white finishes and minimal fittings.
A pair of floor-to-ceiling curtains close off the shower area, adding texture to the white material palette and filtering in soft natural light.
Find out more about Berlin Mitte apartment ›
Photo by Kensington LeverneEmber Locke, UK, by Atelier Ochre and House of Dré
Striped shower curtains were chosen to jazz up the bathrooms of the Locke Hotels’ outpost in west London, designed by local studios Atelier Ochre and House of Dré.
The simple yet striking pattern adds visual interest to the hotel room interiors, which were decorated in a mix of rich, warm tones.
Find out more about Ember Locke ›
Photo by JC de MarcosMinimal Fantasy, Spain, by Patricia Bustos Studio
An iridescent pink shower curtain hangs in the monochromatic Minimal Fantasy apartment in Madrid, which was designed by local interior design practice Patricia Bustos Studio.
The practice applied 12 shades of pink across the home’s interior, including on the bathroom tiles and sanitary ware.
Find out more about Minimal Fantasy ›
Photo by Mariell Lind HansenCanyon House, UK, by Studio Hagen Hall
For this London home renovation, architecture office Studio Hagen Hall added muted purple curtains against a shower screen in the cork-tiled bathroom.
The curtains add a sense of privacy and separation between the bathroom and the adjacent bedroom, which was decorated in a complementary dusty pink colour palette.
Find out more about Canyon House ›
Photo by Federico CairoliHouse in Cunha, Brazil, by Arquipélago Arquitetos
Copper piping outlines the shower area and hangs the curtain in this wet room, located in a countryside house in Brazil that was designed by São Paulo studio Arquipélago Arquitetos.
The metal details complement the home’s earthy material palette, which features straw-coloured bricks from a local pottery studio.
Find out more about House in Cunha ›
Photo by French + TyeMo-tel House, UK, by Office S&M
Local studio Office S&M overhauled a Georgian townhouse in London with bold colours, including a bathroom with bright yellow accents.
The studio matched the bathroom’s shower curtain to the yellow-painted window frame and colourful grout between the white square tiles.
Find out more about Mo-tel House ›
This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring homes with conversation pits, kitchens with metal details and kitchens with brick floors.
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For our latest lookbook, we’ve collected eight homes featuring bathrooms where statement bathtubs form stylish centrepieces and add a sculptural feel.
Whether they’re made from concrete, terrazzo or marble, built into a wall or sunk into the floor, the bathtubs in these projects all enhance the design of the bathrooms they’re in.
By using the bath as a statement piece, designers can create wet rooms that aren’t just functional but also beautiful.
Matching the tub with the wall can create a hotel-like feel, while contrasting materials and colours can make the bathtub stand out.
This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more, see previous lookbooks featuring living rooms with giant sofas, clever storage solutions and wooden kitchens.
Photo by Ricardo LabougleArt House, Greece, by Kallos Turin
Veiny green marble clads the walls and bath in this home in Greece, designed by architecture studio Kallos Turin to show off the owners’ art collection.
“When creating the interiors, we viewed the house’s concrete shell as a ‘neutral’ base – the equivalent of white walls in an art gallery,” concluded the architects.
Find out more about Art House ›
Photo by Matthieu SalvaingVersailles townhouse, France, by RMGB
Located across from the Chateau de Versailles, this French townhouse also has a bathroom with a marble bathtub. A splashback and floor in the same colour combine to make a decorative contrast to the room’s white walls.
Designer RMBG added a black-and-white photo with a similar pattern to that of the tub to create an interesting detail in the otherwise pared-back bathroom.
Find out more about this Versailles townhouse ›
Photo by Sara MagniMilan apartment, Italy, by David/Nicolas
French-Lebanese design studio David/Nicolas’ refurbishment of this 1920s Milan apartment pays homage to iconic architect Gio Ponti, who created some of its interior in the 1950s.
In the bathroom, the studio kept Ponti’s pink bathtub and shower unit and covered the walls with micro concrete that forms a tactile contrast against the glossy tub.
Find out more about this Milan apartment ›
Photo by Helen CathcartThe Marker’s Barn, UK, by Hutch Design
A former concrete pig shed, The Maker’s Barn outside London was given a glamorous makeover by architecture studio Hutch Design, using “natural and honest” materials.
Though the bathtub is located in the bedroom rather than the bathroom, it has an attention-grabbing sunken design that gives users an uninterrupted view of the fields outside through floor-to-ceiling glass windows.
Find out more about The Maker’s Barn ›
Photo by Nicholas WorleyUntitled House, UK, by Szczepaniak Astridge
This house in London is centred around a “concrete sculpture” – a walled void that travels from the kitchen to the bathroom. Here, it has been enclosed behind a glass wall.
Next to it, a deep concrete bath adds another sculptural detail. Green plants soften the brutalist feel of the bathroom, which was designed by architecture studio Szczepaniak Astridge.
Find out more about Untitled House ›
Photo by William Jess LairdUpper West Side apartment, US, by General Assembly
US studio General Assembly chose terrazzo for the bath, floor and sink in one of the bathrooms in this Upper West Side apartment. Moss-green tiles add a symmetrical contrast to the playful terrazzo pattern.
The studio used a wide variety of materials throughout the flat, with another bathroom clad in swirly marble.
Find out more about this Upper West Side apartment ›
Photo by Imagen SubliminalG House, Spain, by Gon Architects
Small white tiles cover this large bathtub, which completely fills the space between a wall and the window.
The Spanish home has an unusual design in that the bathroom and dressing room can only be accessed via the bath, which has steps leading up to it.
According to the architect, the hidden bathroom was meant to add an element of play and surprise to the interior.
Find out more about G House ›
Photo by Megan TaylorSunderland Road house, UK, by 2LG
Playful pastel colours abound in this UK home designed for a family with three young children. Local firm 2LG Studio matched the pale-purple floor with the statement bathtub in the bathroom, which also has decorative marble wall details.
Amorphous mirrors and blue tiles give the room even more character, while plants on small wall shelves add an organic feel.
Find out more about Sunderland Road house ›
This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more, see previous lookbooks featuring living rooms with giant sofas, clever storage solutions and wooden kitchens.
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Designing your dream bathroom? From tips for tiles to suggestions for sinks and baths, here are 10 bathroom design ideas taken from Dezeen’s archive of lookbooks.
Since 2020, Dezeen has published more than 300 lookbooks providing visual inspiration for all kinds of interiors based on the stories we publish.
Below, we organise 10 recent lookbooks into a useful guide that captures several of the key contemporary trends in bathroom design.
This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring stylish hallways, green-toned bathrooms and interiors decorated with zellige tiles.
Photo by Jack LovelGo big on colour and patterns
Who says bathrooms need to be boring? Add some maximalist fun by pairing bold colours with striking patterned surfaces.
Included in our lookbook of bathrooms that combine colours and patterns are examples that use ceramic tiles, wallpaper, marble and paint to striking effect.
Pictured is City Beach Residence in Perth, where Design Theory contrasted mosaic tiles in the bathtub with mint green on the walls.
See more bathrooms that combine colour and patterns ›
Photo by Tim Van de VeldeKeep it minimal(ist)
If maximalism isn’t for you, a more minimalist approach can make the bathroom a serene affair.
Our lookbook of minimalist bathrooms collects examples where an absence of clutter is combined with tactile, organic materials to create a tranquil space for cleansing.
The project pictured is Karper, an apartment in Brussels designed by Belgian studio Hé.
See more minimalist bathrooms ›
Photo by Zac and ZacSelect subway tiles
Using subway tiles is a bathroom design idea that can be applied to almost any project.
These rectangular ceramics first appeared in New York City’s earliest subway station shortly after the turn of the 20th century and have since become an interior design staple thanks to their timelessness and affordability.
Our lookbook of bathrooms lined with metro and subway tiles showcases their versatility and surprising variety. Pictured is a Georgian townhouse in Edinburgh renovated by Luke and Joanne McClelland.
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Photo courtesy of Note Design StudioLine it in marble…
If you’re keen to give your bathroom a luxurious feel, marble is hard to beat.
A range of marbles feature in our lookbook of marble bathrooms, as well as similar natural stones such as travertine and quartzite.
Shown above is Note Design Studio’s Habitat 100 apartment in Stockholm.
See more marble bathrooms ›
Photo by Givlio Aristide…or concrete…
Brutalism fans may prefer the brooding, rugged aesthetic of concrete in the bathroom.
Our lookbook of concrete bathrooms collects examples that use the material to differing degrees, from wall-to-wall coverage to concrete bathtubs and showers.
Pictured is the bathroom of Cloister House in Australia by MORQ, where thick rammed-concrete walls were left exposed.
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Photo by Stephen Kent Johnson…or timber!
For a warmer, more welcoming feel in the bathroom, look no further than timber cladding.
Ten sauna-like spaces are collected in our lookbook of timber-clad bathrooms, using woods such as cypress, spruce and cork.
Shown above is Japan’s first Ace Hotel in Kyoto, designed by Kengo Kuma and Los Angeles design studio Commune.
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Photo by Megan TaylorFit two sinks
If you have space to play with, a double sink is a fail-safe way to elevate the bathroom.
As our lookbook on bathrooms with double sinks shows, it’s also a good way to introduce a unique focal point.
A textbook example can be found in the bathroom of the London apartment designed by 2LG Studio, shown above.
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Photo by Andrey AvdeenkoAdd a sunken bath
For those with less room to work with, sunken baths can help to save space while lending a spa-like atmosphere.
Our lookbook of bathrooms with sunken baths collects examples in a wide range of settings.
Pictured is a Japanese-influenced apartment in Kyiv designed by Sergey Makhno.
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Photo by Benoit LineroOpt for statement sanitary ware
Bathroom design doesn’t have to be all about surfaces. Installing a bright sink or toilet can instantly add a splash of fun.
Pink, green, black and blue all feature in our lookbook of bathrooms with colourful sanitary ware.
The image above shows a bathroom in Les Deux Gares, a Parisian hotel designed by Luke Edward Hall.
See more bathrooms with colourful sanitary ware ›
Photo by Hey! CheeseWhat’s wrong with white?
White is the classic choice for the bathroom – but with a little imagination, yours can still stand out from the crowd.
Our lookbook of white bathrooms shows how tiles, texture and plants can be used to ensure that simplicity doesn’t equal sterility.
Pictured is Phoebe Sayswow Architects’ XS House in Taiwan.
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Dezeen’s lookbooks series provides visual inspiration from our archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring stylish hallways, green-toned bathrooms and interiors decorated with zellige tiles. Or, check out our kitchen design ideas.
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Glazed tiles, waxed concrete and tactile plaster are among the surface finishes used to create the earthy green bathrooms featured in our latest lookbook.
The colour green is widely known to have a calming and comforting effect, thanks to its links to the natural world.
This lends itself well to architects and designers designing for wellbeing, particularly in bathroom interiors where the goal is to relax and unwind.
From a flat in the bustling streets of Paris to a secluded forest residence in rural Poland, the homes in this lookbook demonstrate how embracing green is an effective way to create a soothing atmosphere in any bathroom, no matter its style, size or setting.
This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring imperfect zellige tiles, blue interiors and living rooms with 1970s-style furnishings.
Photo by Jim StephensonLondon apartment, UK, by Daab Design
To create the impression of a leafy garden, Daab Design lined the walls of this bathroom in terracotta tiles with different shades of green glaze.
The tiles reflect green-tinged light into the room, helping to create a natural, soothing atmosphere. It is finished with a large mirror, utilitarian fixtures and an opal light bulb.
Find out more about this London apartment ›
Photo by Tim Van De VeldeSL House, Belgium, by Ae-Architecten
Ae-Architecten used fern green plaster to coat the walls and ceiling of the bathroom at SL House, which was recently renovated in Ghent.
The natural shade of the walls is paired with a white terrazzo floor and sink, and warmed by brass fixtures and a wooden cupboard and window reveal.
Find out more about SL House ›
Photo by Martyna Rudnicka with styling by Anna SalakDom Las, Poland, by Studio Onu
Long, narrow tiles in a range of green tones envelop this bathroom’s curving walls, lending a natural and organic aesthetic to the room.
It was designed by Studio Onu as part of a forest house it created in Poland and is intended to echo the hues of the surrounding vegetation. The tiles are complemented by warm wooden details and a pale green cabinet.
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Photo by French + TyeHouse Recast, UK, by Studio Ben Allen
The bath, counters, washbasin and benches in the bathroom of this London house were all cast in cool green concrete, paired with industrial brass fixtures.
Its natural hue helps soften the geometric forms of the room, which Studio Ben Allen has designed to have the feel of a hammam.
Find out more about House Recast ›
Photo by Piet-Albert GoethalsBelgian apartment, Belgium, by Carmine Van Der Linden and Thomas Geldof
This guest bathroom is located in an apartment in Belgium and enclosed with deep seaweed-coloured walls that nod to its calming, coastal setting.
It is accessed through a green wood-lined door and teamed with a statement Gris Violet marble basin that adds to the natural look of the space.
Find out more about this Belgian apartment ›
Photo is by Denilson Machado of MCA EstúdioHygge Studio, Brazil, by Melina Romano
Architect Melina Romano created an earthy aesthetic for the bathroom of Hygge Studio by combining a terracotta-coloured vanity unit and matching floor tiles with forest green walls.
Completing the room is a rounded mirror, planting and black and copper fixtures.
Find out more about Hygge Studio ›
Photo by Zac and ZacEdinburgh apartment, UK, by Luke and Joanne McClelland
The garish 1970s-style turquoise interior of this bathroom was swapped for a soothing, natural material palette during a renovation by architects Luke and Joanne McClelland.
Deep green tiles clad the bathtub and lower half of the walls, paired with wooden details including a mid-century vanity unit.
Find out more about this Edinburgh apartment ›
Photo by Ercole SalinaroParis apartment, France, by Pierre-Louis Gerlier Architecte
Waxed concrete with a green hue covers the walls of this curved shower room in Paris.
It was designed by Pierre-Louis Gerlier Architecte to create a feeling of intimacy and forms part of a wider flat renovation intended to offer a simple hotel-like aesthetic.
Find out more about this Paris apartment ›
This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring imperfect zellige tiles, blue interiors and living rooms with 1970s-style furnishings.
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For our latest lookbook, we have collected eight minimalist bathrooms that combine tactile materials and organic details to create a relaxing and tranquil environment.
Next to the bedroom, the bathroom is often the place in the home that is reserved for relaxation and pampering. Keeping interiors here free of unnecessary clutter while adding organic materials such as wood and stone can help to create a tranquil feel.
Below, we’ve showcased minimalist bathrooms in eight homes from around the world from Mexico to Belgium that show creative and beautiful solutions for this important room.
This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring Mexican holiday homes, interiors with dramatic full-length curtains and living spaces with swings.
Photo by by Jonas Bjerre-PoulsenHeatherhill Beach House, Denmark, by Norm Architects
This beach house on the Danish coast was created as “a getaway from everyday life in Copenhagen”, according to its designers Norm Architects.
The home’s two minimalist bathrooms were informed by Japanese traditions and feature simple wooden details and brick floors.
“The spaces are rather small and should still feel comfortable and spacious,” architect Sophie Bak told Dezeen.
Find out more about Heatherhill Beach House ›
Photo by Radek ÚlehlaSculptor’s Apartment, Czech Republic, by Neuhäusl Hunal
Translucent glass panels were used throughout this apartment in Prague, designed by Czech architecture studio Neuhäusl Hunal as a workspace for a sculptor.
A centralised, curved bathroom features a walk-in shower that is raised on a small platform and clad in white ceramic tiles.
Find out more about Sculptor’s Apartment ›
Photo by Givlio AristideCloister House, Australia, by MORQ
Architecture studio MORQ designed this rammed-concrete house in Perth, Australia, to surround a plant-filled courtyard.
The interiors also feature visible rammed concrete combined with red hardwood ceilings. In the bathroom, these materials create textural interest and are contrasted with steel fixtures and a wooden floor.
Find out more about Cloister House ›
Photo by Mariell Lind HansenCanyon House, UK, by Studio Hagen Hall
The minimalist bathroom in Canyon House was given a warm feel through the use of cork tiles, which clad both the floor and the bathtub.
Like the rest of the house, the interior was informed by 1970s California modernism. Pale lavender-coloured curtains and globe-shaped bathroom lamps add simple decorative touches to the space.
Find out more about Canyon House ›
Photo by Fabián MartinezLoma Residence, Mexico, by Esrawe Studio
Local firm Esrawe Studio wrapped the whole interior of this Mexico City apartment in an oak “skin” – save for the stone-clad bathroom.
Here, the all-stone walls and floor create a striking interior with their natural patterns, while an oval washbasin and built-in shower add interesting geometries.
Find out more about Loma Residence ›
Photo by Salva LópezCasolare Scarani, Italy, by Studio Andrew Trotter
This 19th-century school in Puglia, Italy, was turned into a home by architecture practice Studio Andrew Trotter, which aimed to “bring it back to life without destroying its essence”.
In the bathroom, the studio kept the traditional stone flooring and added calming lime-plaster walls. Geometric glass lamps, a jute rug and a copper tap and soap holder give the minimalist bathroom a rustic touch.
Find out more about Casolare Scarani ›
Photo by Tim Van de VeldeKarper, Belgium, by Hé!
Clay plaster clads the walls of the bathroom in this Brussels home (above and main image) designed by Belgian studio Hé! While the colour palette was kept simple – held mostly in pale beige and white – plenty of green plants give the space life.
The apartment is located in a former industrial building on Karperstraat, to which the studio added a timber-framed rooftop extension.
Find out more about Karper ›
Photo by Lorenzo ZandriNelson Terrace, UK, by Paolo Cossu Architects
This minimalist apartment in London, which local studio Paolo Cossu Architects designed “almost like a blank canvas”, features an equally minimalist bathroom.
Here, a chunky white bathtub sits next to a geometric steel stool – a decorative piece that functions almost like an artwork in the pared-back space. A fabric shower curtain and wooded towel rack give the room a more organic feel.
Find out more about Nelson Terrace ›
This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring Mexican holiday homes, interiors with dramatic full-length curtains and living spaces with swings.
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Showers enclosed in dichroic glass and wrapped in speckled terrazzo are featured in our latest lookbook, which showcases eight unique showers that bring a touch of colour to the bathroom.
Bathtubs often hold the spotlight in a bathroom, but this round-up proves showers can be just as showstopping – and luxurious.
From an all-pink shower in Taiwan to a minty-green shower in an Antwerp apartment, these colourful showers add a bold touch to brighten up the surrounding space.
This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration see previous lookbooks featuring pared-back loft conversions, lattice screens and outdoor showers.
Photo is by Dylan ChandlerCrosby Studios apartment, USA, Crosby Studios
Crosby Studios founder Harry Nuriev and partner Tyler Billinger outfitted their New York City apartment in a palette of purple and grey.
The bold colour scheme was carried into the bathroom, where the shower was clad in grey tile and enclosed with a purple shower screen.
Find out more about the Crosby Studios apartment ›
Photo is by Christian HarderThe Siren Hotel, USA, Quinn Evans Architects
The Siren Hotel in Detroit was originally built in 1926 by architect Robert Finn before being refreshed by design development firm ASH NYC with the help of Quinn Evans Architects in 2018.
The renovation included the addition of pastel hues and an assortment of rich textiles, while the hotel’s showers were updated with red-speckled terrazzo and a glass-brick divider.
Find out more about The Siren Hotel ›
Photo is by Maxime BrouilletUnit 622, Canada, Rainville Sangaré
Unit 622 by Rainville Sangaré is located inside architect Moshe Safdie’s famous brutalist Habitat 67 in Montreal, Canada.
Sangaré updated the apartment to include walk-in showers enclosed in dichroic glass that appears to change colour when viewed from different angles.
Find out more about Unit 622 ›
Photo is by Hey! CheeseCats’ Pink House, Taiwan, KC Design Studio
Not only does the Cats Pink House by KC Design Studio include an entire room dedicated to the owner’s cats, but it also contains a spacious pink bathroom.
Large pink tiles cover the walls and floor of a walk-in shower, which is also outfitted with a stand-alone tub.
Find out more about Cat’s Pink House ›
Photo is by Karen Van der BiestSpinmolenplein penthouse, Belgium, Jürgen Vandewalle
Located on the top floor of the tallest residential building in Ghent, Belgium, the 60-square-metre Spinmolenplein penthouse updated by Jürgen Vandewalle was designed to maximize space.
A bathroom unit clad in white wood panels opens to reveal a colourful shower stall finished with a micro-cement in a muted red.
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Photo is by Luis Díaz DíazReady-made Home, Spain, Azab
Located in an apartment building in Spain built in the 1960s, the Ready-made Home by Azab features a colourful palette of soft pinks, blues and yellows.
A corner bathroom in the main bedroom is partitioned by a light blue curtain, while a deeper shade of blue was carried into the tiles that cover the floor and walls of the bathtub and shower.
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Photo is by Piet-Albert GoethalsApartment A, Belgium, Atelier Dialect
While an en-suite shiny steel tub makes quite the statement in this Antwerp apartment updated by Belgian design studio Atelier Dialect, the shower is equally intriguing.
Contrasted by the stark white and black palette of the surrounding bedroom, the shower was wrapped in minty green, with a single shelf cut into the wall for toiletries and a bench installed opposite.
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Photo is by Megan TaylorLouisville Road house, England, 2LG Studio
Located in Tooting, south London, interior design studio 2LG overhauled a period home with blue tilework and coral-orange cabinetry.
The walk-in shower features baby blue floor tiles and matching hardware, as well as sky-blue bordering that surrounds the fluted-glass shower screen.
Find out more about Louisville Road house ›
This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration see previous lookbooks featuring basement apartments, mid-century homes and textural kitchens.
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Local studio I IN has renovated two toilets in a Tokyo shopping centre, using lights that “propose new colours for genders” to create vivid interiors.
The interior design studio completely renovated the two toilets, which are located on the restaurant floor of the shopping centre Shin-Marunouchi in Chiyoda City, Tokyo.
It began by wrapping both restrooms in white tiles to give them a clean feel that would also function as an unobtrusive background for the coloured lights.
The bathrooms are marked by bright green and yellow light”We used a mosaic tile by Dinaone that is made in the Tajimi area, which is famous for tile-making in Japan, and it has a special non-slip treatment on its surface,” I IN told Dezeen.
“We wrapped the space in tiles to express the feeling of cleanliness; we think public restrooms need to offer a sense of purity so that this whole space can be cleaned easily,” the studio continued.
“Our aim was also to create a continuous floor, wall and ceiling using one material so that people can experience entering an unrealistic space.”
Stainless-steel sinks contrast white tiles insideThe all-white interior was then enhanced by hidden light fixtures that colour the female bathroom entirely yellow, while the male bathroom is all green.
“The main aim was to propose new colours for genders,” the studio said.
“The universal toilet signage is usually red and blue – we wanted to bring them closer together. In rainbow colours, which define diversity, yellow and green are next to each other.”
The bathrooms are located in the Shin-Marunouchi buildingThe colours of the toilets can be changed for seasonal events, but will otherwise remain yellow and green.
The studio also designed sinks especially for the toilets, in which almost all the functions are hidden away to help create tidy spaces with a futuristic feel.
I IN overhauls 80s Tokyo apartment to change perception of renovations in Japan
“We used silver metal – stainless steel – to create original sink designs for both the women’s and the men’s room,” I IN said.
“Here, you do not see typical equipment such as faucets, soap dispensers and hand dryers; these are designed inside the counters but you can easily find and use them,” it added.
“As the space is all about new restroom experiences, we designed a new experience for washing hands as well.”
The spaces were designed to be “extraordinary”I IN collaborated with architecture and engineering studio Mitsubishi Jisho Design on the design.
The studio hopes that the washrooms will create a memorable experience for visitors.
“The sensation of being saturated by the color of light transforms all elements of the restroom experience into something extraordinary, leaving a powerful lasting impression on the visitor,” the studio concluded.
I IN was longlisted for emerging interior design studio of the year at Dezeen Awards 2022 and has previously overhauled a 1980s apartment in Tokyo to give it an understated luxury feel.
The photography is by Tomooki Kengaku.
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