VISI Bathrooms 2023

PLAN AHEAD
Our experts agree that when choosing
this seamless, slick look for a bathroom
renovation, nothing is more important
than careful planning.
“Everything in a bathroom must
be planned out from the beginning,”
explains interior designer and
cofounder of Tonic Design, Philippe
van der Merwe. “Anything that wasn’t
considered – with upfront planning
and detailed measurements – is likely
to stick out like a sore thumb, and
cause problems down the line. Be
especially careful about storage
with concealed cabinetry, which
needs to be built into the space
so it feels seamless.”
Architect Chris van Niekerk of CvN
agrees that meticulous planning is
key. He also thinks that functionality
is exceptionally important. “I like
to view bathing as a ritualistic daily
experience, so it’s really more than
function and aesthetics – the space
should be about the intimate ritual
of cleansing,” he says.
While Chris is wary of following
trends too slavishly in bathroom
spaces, he says, “One of the current
trends I notice and can align with
is the intention to create minimal,
monastic environments where
surfaces are calm and continuous.”
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LEFT While this trend is sleek,
it need not feel cold or clinical,
as this bathroom with fixtures
by Italian architect and designer
Antonio Citterio for Geberit shows.
“The Geberit Citterio range combines
unusual shapes with special materials,
resulting in an unmistakable design
language,” says the brand. A premium
bathroom series, Geberit Citterio
reflects the Italian architect’s
unique design hallmarks, which,
according to Geberit, include
“remarkable originality, timeless
elegance and quality”. geberit.co.za
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