Layout, equipment, decoration ... Interior designer Fabrice Knoll reviews many types of bathrooms.And tells us how to avoid the missteps in our space and our habits.
How to arrange the bathroom?
How to design and develop its own bathroom ? The expert Fabrice Knoll, interior architect and designer gives you 5 tipsto create your precious bathroom on top! Decryption ...
1. The contemporary bathroom: play broadmindedness
The opinion of the expert in bathroom
Fabrice Knoll: "An open bathroom on a room traffic thins and enlarges the space Natural light enters the bathroom, which is often lacking..
For all that to be successful, we must think about what we want to see and where in the room shown. And if you live as a couple, you have to be clear about privacy. It should be well ventilated and be careful to odors, arriving to the room. As for health, we prefer to separate them. "
His favorite style bathroom
"I like the platform if it has a technical utility. It creates a visual separation. However, here its almost clinical aspect deserves to be softened by more natural materials."
Retail bathroom
Bucolic. In an old farmhouse from the Perche, a gray painted cast iron bath faces the parental bed. The ground, sleepers recovery railway was reinforced with concrete to withstand the weight of the tub. thibautandthewood.com
Theatrical. To magnify the soft shapes of the bath island created by Phoenix Design (from 5,700 euros, Duravit) and mixer-column "PuraVida" (2484 euros, Hansgrohe), we opted for a platform.
Indestructible. All the dressing is Dekton, a material that is almost zero porosity that perfectly imitates travertine, limestone, slate or black wood.Hyper-resistant, it is perfect for public bathrooms, where passage is more common. Dekton by Cosentino.
Indestructible. All the dressing is Dekton, a material that is almost zero porosity that perfectly imitates travertine, limestone, slate or black wood. Hyper-resistant, it is perfect for public bathrooms, where passage is more common. Dekton by Cosentino.
2. The dynamics bathroom: making a spectacular shower
The opinion of the expert in bathroom
Fabrice Knoll "If the bathtub is used only twice a year, prefer a shower is a good idea But beware, a bath can be useful, for example when you have young children age 3 I think.. replace the bath with a shower is ideal in a second bathroom or a couple without children.
The equipment depends on the number of users: if one is two, I advocate a dual shower head shower system, a favorite of men, and hand shower flexible, popular with women. Side dimensions, if the length allows the flow of traffic, the width is preferred for a better user experience. "
His favorite model shower
"Showering me in as if I was outside, it is the dream, although I'm not a fan of this mixture of styles."
Retail shower
Recessed. The wall drain support frame allows to create a walk-in shower walk-in without obstacle on the ground. The advantage? To play the total look with the coating of choice, as here the mosaic. Available for apparent or integrated valves. From 350 euros, Geberit.
Recessed. The wall drain support frame allows to create a walk-in shower walk-in without obstacle on the ground. The advantage? To play the total look with the coating of choice, as here the mosaic. Available for apparent or integrated valves.From 350 euros, Geberit.
South Side / A. Font / Reportage F. Lefebure
Perched. In Ibiza, the Spanish architect Andrés Jaque has designed a shower cubicle with glass walls that gives the sensation of being surrounded by nature. Resin floor (Resitec), Grohe faucets.
Slim. Despite its 5 cm thick, the receiver "Modul" in Krion passes almost unnoticed. Available in 6 sizes and two rectangular squares. Wall "Neo P" treated glass for easy cleaning, with aluminum profiles. Coordinate with storage of the range. From 1312 euros and 570 euros, Porcelanosa.
Porcelanosa
Slim. Despite its 5 cm thick, the receiver "Modul" in Krion passes almost unnoticed. Available in 6 sizes and two rectangular squares. Wall "Neo P" treated glass for easy cleaning, with aluminum profiles. Coordinate with storage of the range. From 1312 euros and 570 euros, Porcelanosa.
3. The intimate bathroom: afford a real bath room
The opinion of the expert in bathroom
Fabrice Knoll "In these spacious rooms, the idea is to play the boudoir side, to create a complete package where we will be pleased to spend time to take care of itself, but not only if one has. Instead, why not increase activities with a hairdresser who could also serve as an extra office?
However, humidity must, allowed dressing out. Having twosinks is a good idea if they are of different sizes to fit multiple uses. Thus, at the same time, one will be able to brush the teeth 3 and the other is to make a mask. Finally, having two showers seems uninteresting, especially when you consider the plumbing job that entails. "
His favorite style bathroom
"That of Antonio Citterio, halfway between design and ambiance Robinson Crusoe. Special mention for the ceiling mirror which reflects the basin."
Retail bathroom
Women. For the sink and the bathtub "Origami" pleated evoking a Doric column, the English star of Kelly Hoppen Deco chose recycled marble. From 1100 euros and 7995 euros, Soothe.
B'bath / Didier Delmas
Precious. Carrara marble in the castle of the twelfth century.The flow of the flower shower floor is hidden under three marble plaques (advantage: they are removable). Sealing on lead table has been shaped to size. B'bath realization.
Zen. The combination of wood and concrete, washbasins and bathtubs buried give this bathroom Asian accents. Chrome taps "Citterio E" from 425 euros, Axor.
Zen. The combination of wood and concrete, washbasins and bathtubs buried give this bathroom Asian accents. Chrome taps "Citterio E" from 425 euros, Axor.
4. The Economic room Bathroom: make the most a small space
The opinion of the expert in bathroom
Fabrice Knoll "These spaces require real work of arranging Avoid volumes encroach on each other and choose sliding doors, curtains, coffered ... Spread visual accidents, such as handles for. volumes (washbasins ...) are integrated into the architecture.
Think openings compass or accordion. Combine as many functions together. Also avoid too complex to use facilities which are not pleasant to live with. 3 To the extent possible, have a window that allows whiling away the eyes and never feel cramped is a good thing. "
His favorite style bathroom
"The bathtub Rexa 2 in 1, in which everything really seems to have been planned to walk to ride more easily over shower when in use."
Retail bathroom
House French / F. Amiand / Reportage G. Dallière
Retractable. In these 1,40 m2, interior designers and Stephanie Gregory Lafforest placed the cauldron overlooking the bathtub. Raised, wooden bench allows to take a bath;lowered to access the sink. gregoiredelafforest.com
House Magazine / T. Maillard / Reportage F. Delafraye
Placardisée. Behind this cupboard designed by architect Thomas Corbasson, bathtub and minilavabo. The basin was equipped with washing machine hoses and connected to the evacuations classiques.chartcorb.free.fr
Transformable. With a set of removable slats rolled, the bathtub "Unico" acrylic Korakril is easily transformed into a proper shower. 9795 euros, Rexa.
5. The relaxing bathroom: bet everything on welfare
The opinion of the expert in bathroom
Fabrice Knoll "In these home spas, think to relax at large will be able to practice his favorite activities, like reading a novel or listening to music, is important Develop a lounge area is ideal...
If one chooses a whirlpool, it is imperative to check the load on the floor because the 300 liters of water is added the weight of the user. It will also establish a sound insulation and, if one installs a cabin, addressing constraints mechanical ventilation and heat insulation. To avoid condensation and mold problem that it may lead 3, think away from the wall of the cabin walls. "
His favorite style bathroom
"The cabin which is closest to the spa mind. We can sit alone or in pairs. The wood finish evokes its Nordic origins."
Retail bathroom
Silent. "Fullness", acrylic, has a bubble system three times quieter than a conventional whirlpool bathtub. What enjoy in peace. Note the way around "library". 2376 euros Kinedo.
Full. The "F Digital Deluxe" spa is equipped with modules sound, light and centrally controlled steam. With ceiling shower, hand shower, steam output 2.2 kilowatts, iPod docking station 4, base and fittings, 6,125 euros, Grohe.
Full. The "F Digital Deluxe" spa is equipped with modules sound, light and centrally controlled steam. With ceiling shower, hand shower, steam output 2.2 kilowatts, iPod docking station 4, base and fittings, 6,125 euros, Grohe.
Compact. Despite a minimum length of 170, 180 or 190 cm, the acrylic bathtub "BeCool" has 12 air jets, water jets 10 and a chromatherapy system.Good idea? The niche of the same length as the bathtub, for all its products at hand. 4560 euros, Roca.
Compact. Despite a minimum length of 170, 180 or 190 cm, the acrylic bathtub "BeCool" has 12 air jets, water jets 10 and a chromatherapy system. Good idea? The niche of the same length as the bathtub, for all its products at hand. 4560 euros, Roca.
The expert Fabrice Knoll, interior architect and designer
Fabrice Knoll opened an architectural firm with his brother and Didier graduate like him of Fine Arts in Paris. Every project, whether for an individual or a hotel, is the subject of a storyboard.
Author of "Making and designing the bathroom" (Ed. Eyrolles) Fabrice has also created set designs for Ideo Bains lounge and collaborated with several major brands in the industry. He is currently working on the implementation of several 3 and 4 stars hotels, apartment and prepare an exhibition.
Didier and Fabrice Knoll. 10a rue Descombes, 75017 Paris.dfknoll architecture-design.com
