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Between copper and bronze

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)

Never considered an orange bathroom? Think twice.

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.

Squares, circles, or a combination of both

This week’s mood board is all about squares, circles, or a combination of both. Aiming for a sleek and contemporary design, we suggest sanitaryware 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 instead. This is because chrome is a timeless and elegant choice that matches all styles.

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.

The 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. Regarding the mirror, we suggest geometric shapes with 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 squares, circles, or a combination of both? Get in touch to book an appointment and we can help you to decide!

Get home and relax

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!

Corten steel for a minimalist bathroom

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.

Contemporary farmhouse bathroom

Aiming for a contemporary farmhouse look for your bathroom? Choose gloss white subway wall tiles and tapware in brushed gunmetal. If you combine them with cement-look like tiles on the floor, you can’t go wrong. Cement-look tiles, by the way, go well with many other different styles, as you may see in one of our other mood boards here.

For the vanity, we suggest cabinetry in warm timber tones, which may also be present on the floor of the adjacent rooms. For the countertop, Cloudburst Concrete from Caesarstone to match the floor. Regarding sanitaryware, prefer appliances with fewer details, such as the Kado Lux freestanding bath with an oval shape or a rectangular basin with soft corners.

Aiming to boost the vintage look? Mix and match objects in black or antique silver, such as wall lights, robe hooks, and mirrors. Bric-a-brac markets and op-shops are great places to find antique objects full of character and charm. Finally, don’t forget to add plant pots, bringing nature to inside your bathroom!

Bath: Kado Lux Petite 1500mm White (Reece)
Basin: Max Gloss White Ceramic (ADP)
Floor tile: Windsor Matte Grey Concrete Look 600×600 (Tile Cloud)
Tapware: Mizu Drift (Reece)
Wall light: Arti (Nook Collections)
Robe hook: Nostalgic Farmhouse Antique Pewter (Restoration Online)

Thinking about renovating your bathroom? Did you like our contemporary farmhouse bathroom? Get in touch for more details!