Statement bathroom furniture

Transform your bathroom space and create wow-factor with the latest feature units and stylish sanitaryware.

1. Vibrant contrast
The Bon Ton range by Oasis Bagni from Alchemy Design Award features a two-drawer unit with integral basin, (H)53x(W)105x(D)50cm, in a range of widths from 70cm to 120cm, priced from £1,348.80 for 70cm; there’s also a slimline unit, (H)185x(W)35x(D)35cm, £908.40, shown in viola gloss lacquer. Finishes include 30 glass options, more than 30 gloss or matt lacquers, three wood choices, plus basins in gloss resin or glass. There are three designs of handle. The illuminated mirror, (H)73x(L)120cm, costs £456.

2. Feature wall
Created by designer Herbert Schultes for Duravit, Mirrowall cleverly combines a washbasin, mirror, lighting and storage. Available with one or two ceramic basins, storage is provided in matching deep ceramic drawers and is hidden discreetly behind each mirrored panel. The overhead and adjustable vertical lighting is controlled via LED touch or remote control and also features lighting options for chromatherapy (colour therapy). Measuring (H)200x(D)63cm, it comes in five widths – 123cm, 133cm, 150cm, 170cm and 200cm, plus a choice of six wood veneer finishes, a rosewood laminate or white high gloss lacquer. Prices start at £4,932 for a 123cm width unit.

3. Lighting scheme
Swiss innovator Schneider has introduced a new series of Graceline mirrored cabinets. Featuring upper indirect fluorescent lighting plus three subtle LED light bands found towards the lower part of the wall-hung cabinet, you can choose from a range of stimulating shades. The lights can be left on rotation or adjusted to stop at a preferred colour and are controlled by touch sensors located discreetly beneath the cabinet. Each unit has an internal socket and adjustable glass shelves and comes in widths of 100cm, 120cm, 130cm and 150cm. The mirrored cabinet shown, (H)70x(W)100x (D)12cm, costs from £1,498. The vanity unit is priced from £1,255, and the washbasin from £526, both from Laufen.

4. Stylish patterns
If you’re looking to add a contemporary colour and pattern to your bathroom or cloakroom, take a look at Villeroy & Boch’s O.novo Style decorated basin, (W)60x(D)49cm, priced from £300. Choose from Pretty Silhouette, Playground and Cherry Blossom patterns in blue, orange or violet. For added versatility, team it with a smart vanity unit, (W)65x(H)50.5x(D)39cm, from £361, featuring edge trims in any of the three colourways. You can also use a helpful configurator at villeroy-boch.com to experiment with different colour combinations and patterns to get the perfect look.

5. Natural looks
If you thought that modular has to mean modern then check out the new wall-hung furniture range from Utopia in its Timber Collection. Featuring the Henley door, this Shaker-inspired walnut cabinet is teamed with a 50mm black gloss laminate surface to add a classic yet contemporary touch, which is softened by the texture of real wood. Wall-hung furniture also makes a room appear larger by exposing more floor space. A wall-hung single drawer unit with two Quantum Square Elegant basins measures (H)31.5x(W)161x (D)45cm and costs £2,364, while the sliding mirror unit, (H)75x(W)160x(D)20cm, is £1,035. A WC panel, (W)45x(D)5x(H)120cm, costs £224, and the Quantum Square wall-hung WC is priced at £498.

6. Freestanding feature
The Cube freestanding bath from Aston Matthews would make a real style statement and works particularly well in a contemporary scheme. The enamelled steel bath, (H)57.5x(W)85x(L)177cm, priced at £4,260, is designed for use with wall-hung or floorstanding taps, which you can position to suit your room. Also shown is the Designer wall-hung basin, (W)60x (D)40cm, £238, and wall-hung WC, (H)37x (W)37x(D)50cm, which is priced at £262.

7. Compact design
The Showerbasin in satin black is the latest style from Spanish company Roca. Ideal for rooms with limited space, the Showerbasin combines a shower, basin, tap, furniture, mirror and light. It is available as a central or corner design, and the entrance can be positioned to the left or right to suit different bathroom layouts. The entire unit, (H)215x(W)160x(D)118.5cm, is made from water-resistant wood and Maxiclean-treated glass to repel dirt and limescale. It costs from £10,032 and extra features include a wallmounted tap and mirror de-mister.

8. Statement piece
Perfect for a period-style bathroom, the elegant Darcy freestanding roll-top bath from Jacuzzi is supplied ready primed so that it can be painted to match any décor. Jacuzzi suggests using a water-based kitchen or bathroom paint, or an acrylic eggshell finish. Claw feet in white or chrome are available from £100 for four. The 5mm reinforced acrylic bath, (H)63x(W)75x(L)170cm, costs from £624.

9. Great value
Next’s new mirrored bathroom furniture will bring glamour to your space at an affordable price. The Manhattan range features a space-saving tallboy, (H)186x(W)27x (D)27.5cm, priced at £299, a vanity console with lift-up lid and mirror, (H)119x(W)27x(D)29.5cm, £230, and a console measuring (H)109x(W)60x(D)27cm, which costs £299. Create a neutral scheme around the furniture to enhance light, or create drama in larger rooms with Next’s Stag wallpaper, £15 per roll, and the Rocco mirror, £100.

FEATURE PAULA WOODS
All prices and stockists correct at time of publishing
Featured in the October 2011 issue of Real Homes