Bathroom: Design as the New Esthetic Spatial Elements

Once a humble space allocated for the purpose of personal hygiene only, the bathroom has evolved into an intimate 21st century domain that integrates functionality with beauty and encourages the prolongation of rest. This superb new book demonstrates how the bathroom is perceived within the greater context of the home and how its defining characteristics can vary in size, shape, orientation and layout. Practical solutions and different styles complemented by a long list of amazing materials, textures, and colors are brought together to create incredible possibilities-some conventional, some unconventional. Consideration is also given to the influences of different cultures such as the Japanese and Scandinavian which have aided in the transformation of this room into a refuge of peace, intimacy and relaxation.