Turn Over a New Leaf With This Lush Look
Ever walked into the bathroom of a tropical resort and thought, Why can’t I have a bathroom like this? Maybe now you can.
It’s a new year and it’s an opportunity to turn over a new leaf—literally. Here are some design ideas based on the concept of biophilia, or a love of plants that helps convey a sense of natural calm. Now, the folks at Maison Valentina Luxury Bathrooms have some interior inspiration for you so that you can bring the outdoors inside.
Biophilia is the natural human desire to be in nature, and it is still important for the physical and mental health and well-being of people in the modern world. It reduces stress, increases creativity and clarity of thought, and improves wellbeing—increasingly important as the world becomes more urbanized. The bathroom is a logical space at home to try to implement this aesthetic and philosophy.
The principle of biophilic design is the integration of elements from nature, bringing the outdoors into indoors, thus connecting the human mind to the outdoors and nature.
For a biophilic interior design, large windows can be used to frame outdoor views, and mirrors can help expand light and space. Nature can be used as inspiration for wall art. Biophilic design can also take on non-literal forms, like schematic patterns that evoke an oasis.
Live plants are one of the simplest ways to incorporate biophilic design into the home, of course. You can dedicate an entire shelf, sill, or even a wall to plants. A bold technique is to line your staircase with greenery. Fill every corner of your room with plant and leaf varieties to reap the benefits cooling, calming, reinvigorating biophilic design.
But you can also achieve a similar effect without using live plants by filling your home with textures, colors, and shapes that mimic those found in nature. Choose materials derived from nature, such as wood, leather, and stone, and color schemes with muted, organic tones. Incorporating subtle nods to nature into decor is easy to cultivate biophilic design’s calming qualities.
A koi pond is often a garden feature at upscale resorts and lovely places. Koi is a recurring symbol in Japanese culture, which is highly appreciated for its decorative purposes, not only in water gardens but also in Irezumi practice and symbolism. The Koi Vanity Cabinet evokes the carp with its scales that compose the panels of the vanity cabinet shine and reflect – on its brass surface – the sun caught through the clear water. It features a patterned aged brass body and a large and squared Nero Marquina marble sink, which is also available in white Estremoz, Carrara, Guatemala, or Emperador marble. It is the perfect piece of design for a bold decoration in a luxury bathroom.
The Symphony Oval Bathtub by Maison Valentina, features a sculptural brass body that mimics the pipes of an organ, creating a sense of rhythm and grandeur. The tub is adorned with golden accents, perfectly complementing the marble walls that showcase striking veining in shades of white, gold, and gray, enhancing the space’s opulent character.
The Darian Bathtub draws inspiration from Darius, the great Persian king. It was conceived with precise knowledge of production techniques and materials, from metalwork to upholstery. Features a cluster of gold-plated brass asymmetrical bars enveloping a black leather structure.
The Colosseum Pedestal Sink was carefully designed and made with Nero Marquina marble to create an enduring and glamorous freestanding pedestal sink unlike any you’ve ever seen before. For something completely different and totally biophilic, the Eden Pedestal Sink is inspired by the shape of a tree stump. This amazingly striking and organically shaped freestanding is a wonder made of casted aluminum. Its built-in sink has a special rough-textured surface that is reminiscent of beautiful and harmoniously unique growth rings, awarding any luxury bathroom a special glow.
How might you choose to create your luxuriously unique bathroom oasis?
Get more ideas from Maison Valentina here.
