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This mood board is all about irregular shapes and organic design. From basins and bathtubs to mirrors and wall lights, you won’t find one single straight line here. The exception is the tapware, which has remarkable vertical lines. Regarding the colour for taps and other accessories, we suggest gunmetal, which matches well the earthy tones of the terrazzo floor tile.

The terrazzo itself is marked by irregular shapes and organic design as well. And the combination of greys and light browns is perfect on a white background. On the walls, we suggest accent 3D tiles in sandy tones, with light grey or off-white being another option. For the vanity, we suggest white, the same colour as for the sanitaryware. Plant pots help to create a natural atmosphere, bringing nature to inside this bathroom.

Bathtub: Athenia Freestanding Acrylic Bath (Fienza)
Basin: Contura Freeform Above Counter Basin (Caroma)
Bath mixer: Mecca Freestanding Bath Mixer (Nero Tapware)
Basin mixer: Mecca Tall Basin Mixer (Nero Tapware)
Hook: Koti Wall Hook (RJ Living)
Floor tile: Livorno Ghia Porcelain Terrazzo (Perini Tiles)
Wall tile: Hellin Bianco Line Porcelain (Perini Tiles)
Wall light: Ludivica & Roberto Palomba (Temple & Webster)
Mirror: Silver Eilish Metal Mirror (Temple & Webster)

Generally by springtime, paint manufacturers forecast the next year’s colour trends. For many of them, the colour of the year 2024 will be blue (Sherwin-Williams, Dunn-Edwards, Valspar, Minwax, etc). However, from all the hues of blue presented, Blue Nova was our preferred one. This is a beautiful blue-violet from Benjamin Moore, which illustrates today’s mood board.

This intense colour reminds me of the beautiful tones of blue from Azul Bahia, a rare granite from my homeland, Brazil. When using this beautiful stone on the floor or the benchtop, you may want to go with Kit Kat tiles in bluish-grey for the walls. Or, alternatively, a satin white tile instead, which goes well with blues.

For the basin and the freestanding bathtub, we suggest gloss-white pieces with a tapered shape. The vanity may be a wall-hung unity with drawers. The handles are in brushed nickel, the same colour chosen for the tapware and accessories. To complement the look, a pill-shaped mirror with a satin finish frame. If you want to see another one of our mood boards with blue tones, please click here.

Vanity: Ashley 1200mm Wall Hung (ADP)
Basin: RAK Feeling Rectangular Above Counter (Fienza)
Bathtub: Utopia Gloss Solid Cast Marble (ADP)
Tapware: Milli Trace Brushed Nickel (Reece)
Hook: Mecca Robe Hook (Nero Tapware)
Paint: Blue Nova 825/CC-860 (Benajmin Moore)
Granite: Azul Bahia (Signorino)
Finger mosaic tiles: Ignite Sky Gloss (Beaumont Tiles)
Plant: Potted Faux Hydrangea Plant (Temple and Webster)

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How nice is this hand-crafted wooden bathtub! Having a unique design, this bath perfectly matches the vanity in real timber, creating a natural atmosphere for your bathroom. Besides the cabinetry itself, this vanity has also a countertop in timber, which adds to its charm.

Regarding the exposure to water, this wooden bathtub is hand-crafted with the same techniques used by boat builders. A similar approach applies to the vanity, which has a few coats of polyurethane in order to protect the timber from water spills.

Other decorative elements in timber help to set the mood, such as the asymmetric mirror and the wall light. Hooks, stools, and cachepots in timber are also good options to create a woody bathroom. For the tapware, we suggest a bronze living finish, which will get tannish over the years. The cross-shape handles help create a rustic look. As a background, cement-look tiles on the floor and penny-round tiles on the walls, both in a light grey tone.

For other mood boards where we used timber, have a look here and here.

Bathtub: Tasmanian Oak Barrel (Wood and Water)
Vanity: Kado Arc Twin Drawer Timber Top Australian Chestnut (Reece)
Tapware: Portsea Basin Set Autumn Bronze (Par Taps)
Mirror: Mid-Century Asymmetrical Wood Wall Mirror (West Elm)
Wall light: Button Sconce (Fluxwood Lighting)
Cachepot: Dansk Tub Pot (The Banyan Tree)
Hook: Button Wall Hook (Freedom)
Floor tile: Byron Travertine Look Grey Matte (Tile Cloud)
Wall tile: Perla Penny Round (Perini Tiles)

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People may get confused about the difference between copper and bronze. While the first is a pure metal, known for its bright orange colour, the latter is an alloy of copper, tending to a brown tone. Either way, both materials go very well with whites and greys. And they will certainly add a touch of sophistication to your bathroom!

In this mood board, we chose brushed bronze for the tapware and the accessories. On the other hand, the wallpaper with a tropical pattern has touches of copper, the same colour as the mirror frame. The bath and basin have soft curves, matching the fluted cabinetry with recessed handles. Aiming to achieve an elegant look, both the sanitaryware and the vanity are white.

On the floor, marble-like tiles with accents in rose gold and grey. On wet walls, where wallpaper is not allowed, we suggest plain tiles in satin white, preferably in a big format.

Are you also hesitant between copper and bronze? What about engaging our services for your bathroom renovation?

Vanity: Satin White Noosa 750mm Wall Hung (Otti)
Basin: Patty Gloss White (ADP)
Bath: Roca Inspira Freetsading 1800mm (Reece)
Tapware: Milli Pure Diamond Texture Handle in Brushed Bronze (Reece)
Wall light: MFL LED Dimmable Wall Bracket in Bronze (Beacon Lighting)
Wallpaper: Cascade Leaf Grey & Rose Gold Fine Decor (World of Wallpaper)
Floor tiles: Calacatta Oro 900mm x 1800mm (Design Tiles)

How cozy is it soaking in a clawfoot bathtub? The feeling of relaxation will be even better if surrounded by elements full of character. As an example, the pedestal basin made of glazed ceramic with a hob-mounted basin mixer in a classic style.

To match, a gooseneck shower arm with rose and other vintage accessories, all in matte black. The same colour was chosen for the clawfoot bathtub and other accessories, such as the pending wall light with a glass globe.

Adding to the nostalgic atmosphere, distressed brick and cement-look tiles. Another good option is whitewashed timber, which may be present in wall panels or pieces of furniture like shelves and cabinets. A rectangular mirror with an antique white frame complements the look, along with plant pots in terracotta.

For more inspiration on bathrooms with an antique or vintage look, please check here and here.

Claw foot bath: Kado Era 1700mm (Reece)
Pedestal basin: Stafford 51 X 43 (Turner Hastings)
Basin mixer & shower mixer: Kado Era (Reece)
Shower & hook: Nostalgia (Phoenix)
Wall light: Ivy 1 Light (Beacon Lighting)
Mirror: Toftbyn white (IKEA)
Floor tile: Windsor Matte Grey Concrete Look 600×600 (Tile Cloud)

Do you also dream of soaking in a clawfoot bathtub after a busy day at work? If you are also in love with this vintage look, let us know! We are more than happy to assist with your new bathroom!

When designing a powder room, every millimetre matters. However, nowadays we are lucky enough to have a few different options to help us deal with compact bathrooms and other tiny spaces. For example, you may use cavity sliding doors instead of hinged ones, being able to have a wide doorway to access the room.

Regarding sanitaryware, toilets with in-wall flush systems are great space-savers, for example, as the cistern is concealed inside the wall frame. You may use the standard flush buttons or ones with touchless technology, as you may see here.

Besides compact toilets, there are many models of slim wall-hung vanities in the market, providing clever storage solutions. In saying that, while some may prefer a standard mirror, others may opt for a shaving mirror cabinet. Some shaving cabinets can be semi-recessed in the wall, providing extra storage space.

Aiming to bring some coziness, we suggest using light tones of grey and accents in timber. In this mood board, we have a mirror with a frame in light oak, the same colour chosen for the towel hook and the pendant light. For the tapware, brushed nickel with a contemporary design and straight lines, matching the wallpaper and the floor tiles.

Vanity: Petite 400 Wall Hung (ADP)
Toilet: Roca Inspira (Reece)
Flush button: Geberit Sigma 01 (Reece)
Tapware and accessory: Tono (Fienza)
Hook: Classic Kink Wall Hook (Scandiluxe)
Mirror: Tina Round (Temple & Webster)
Pending light: Juno 1 (Beacon Lighting)
Floor tile: Caparazon Medio (Perini Tiles)
Wallpaper: Maui Leaf Monochrome (World of Wallpaper)

Are you struggling with a small powder room? We are glad to help you optimise your space!

If you never considered an orange bathroom, you should think twice. This colour can definitely bring a boost of energy and joy to your day! However, the secret is using orange as an accent colour, matching it with the right hues. In this mood board, we opted for different tones of grey for a more contemporary atmosphere.

For example, you may have a feature wall with orange mosaic tiles, combined with a concrete-look basin and freestanding bath. Or, you may prefer accessories in bright tangerine, such as the towel rails in acrylic and the mirror from Laufen, which go well with encaustic tiles in different tones of grey. Either way, the outcome will be vibrant and joyful.

For the tapware, you can go with brushed nickel, opting for models with a more futuristic design. Alternatively, you may prefer chrome, such as in this mood board here, which will also provide a good match. Finishing the selection, cement-look tiles on the floor, in a light neutral colour.

Bathtub: Chelsea 1600 (Pietra Bianca)
Basin: Omvivo Villa Above Counter with Shelf 600 in Cove Grey (Reece)
Wall tap: Axia Wall Basin Mixer Set (Phoenix)
Mirror: Laufen Kartell Tangerine Orange (Reece)
Towel rails: Laufen Kartell Tangerine Orange (Reece)
Mosaic tiles: SM 10.46 (Bisazza)
Encaustic tiles: Revival Stachus 200×200 (National Tiles)

Are you thinking of different colours for your bathroom but hesitant about the result? Give us a call and we can assist you! Colour consulting is one of our specialties at Instant Design.

This week’s mood board is all about squares and circles, or a combination of both. Aiming for a sleek design, we suggest basins, toilets, and baths in a squarish shape with soft round corners. For the tapware, wall mixers with square cover plates matching the showerhead from Grohe. While you may go with other colours, such as black or brushed nickel, we suggest chrome, which is timeless and elegant.

For the floor, terrazzo tiles with different shades of grey. Even though some people consider terrazzo tiles outdated, we definitely love them! Have a look here for another mood board where we suggested this material. Cabinetry may be either in white or light grey, in gloss or matt finish. Completing the look, 100×100 gloss white tiles on the wall and a mirror with a geometric shape and black metal frame.

Bathtub: Posh Domaine Back to Wall 1700 (Reece)
Basin: Roca Inspira Square Rectangle Above Counter (Reece)
Toilet: Munich Back to Wall (Oliveri)
Wall tap and shower mixer: Grohe Lineare (Reece)
Showerhead: Grohe Rainshower Smartactive Square (Reece)
Terrazzo tiles: Alchemy (Fibonacci)

Are you hesitant between square and round? Or maybe you want a bit of both? Get in touch to book an appointment and we can help you to decide!

At the end of the day, we just want to get home and relax, either soaking in a bath or under a nice waterfall shower. If you have the right colour in your bathroom, the experience is even more enjoyable! Sage green is perfect to create the feeling of relaxation, be it on the fishscale tiles, the freestanding bathtub or the cabinetry.

This colour goes along very well with whites and light greys, creating the perfect environment for relaxation. So you won’t go wrong if you mix this earthy greyish tone of green with a light cement-look floor tile. Or, alternatively, with a white-washed timber tone.

To complement the look, we suggest round basins in matte white, the same material as for the vanity countertop. Regarding accessories, we suggest brushed gold, such as a round mirror and a pendant wall light. For the tapware, wall taps and mixers would follow the same colour scheme.

In saying that, golden accessories offer a perfect match with many other colours, as you may see in other mood boards (here and here).

Vanity: ADP Flo by Alisa & Lysandra Topiary Smooth (Reece)
Bath: Bayley Concrete 1800mm Seafoam (Stonebaths)
Floor Tile: Omniform Grey Textured (Beaumont Tiles)
Wall Tile: Flounder Dip Mint Fishscale (Perini Tiles)
Tapware: Mizu Drift Brushed Brass (Reece)
Wall light: MFL Artisan LED Dimmable (Beacon Lighting)

If you also want to create a wellness retreat at your home, give us a call! We can assist with plans as well as the selection of colours and finishes. Then the only thing you will need is to get home and relax!

The warm tones of corten steel in this minimalist bathroom are a perfect scenario for the wash plane and bathtub with straight lines. And we are so glad that we could find in Australia the same steel corten tiles from Portobello that we used in one of our past projects. You may check more info on this project here, where the corten steel look-like tile was used as a feature on the external facade.

Going back to our minimalist bathroom, the rust-like appearance of the steel after being exposed to the elements is one of our favourite patterns. Especially when combined with light grey cement and mosaic tiles in off-white, it’s a very nice combination. And talking about mosaic tiles, we love them as much as corten steel! You may see other mood boards where we used mosaic tiles here and here.

The minimalist look is complete with a vertical ceiling shower and a wall basin spout with a progressive mixer, all in chrome. In addition, you may have a frameless mirror with an irregular shape or a simple round one. One or two robe hooks as accessories and that is it. After all, less is more!

Washplane: Geo (Omvivo)
Bath tub: Latis 1600 (Omvivo)
Corten steel tile: Steel corten 60×120 (Portobello, available in Australia at Tile Mega Mart)
Vertical shower: Circa (Sussex Tapware)
Wall basin mixer: Mili Pure Progressive (Reece)
Robe hook: Empire (Temple & Webster)
Mirror: Erwyn Organic Wall Mirror (Temple & Webster)

Did you like this look? At Instant Design we can assist you in selecting the right finishes and materials for your new house or renovation.