Bathroom spaces for modern-day Cleopatras are testimony that an indulgent soak means a lot more than donkey milk-filled tubs, Marisha Karwa finds out
Head to toe
Vibrant colours infuse a footloose-and-fancy free spirit in this 65sq-ft bathroom in a Mumbai duplex. Designed by ZZ Architects, the wet space has been sectioned into a shower area and a foot-soaking zone where mosaic tiles have been dramatically employed on a floating bench. "The circular opening connecting both the shower spaces gives a sense of dynamism and makes it convenient to use products (from both areas) as well," says Architect Krupa Zubin. "The bold pattern of the red mosaic by Sicis enlivens the bathroom and accentuates the fluid forms."
Step back in time
When a high-flying executive with a penchant for the good, ol' days desired a space to bubble off his jet lag ahead of meetings with VIPs, his designers drew up a plan for a vintage bathroom. And with 134sq-ft at their disposal, the creative brains at Mahesh Punjabi Associates had a wide reign. "This bathroom was designed keeping in mind Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance styles," says Punjabi. "We've done fresco work and gold gilding on the furniture." All the lights and taps work on sensors, eliminating the need for buttons.
Sparkle and shine
A brown mosaic-patterned wall complemented by mother-of-pearl tiles and a bold dash of gold come together in this bathroom. "The client desired a bathtub, which wasn't possible to accommodate in the limited 50sq-ft space since bathtubs come in standard sizes," says KNS' principal architect Neemesh Shah. "So we custom designed the shower space into a bathtub-cum-shower space with a clear glass division, which enhances the visual depth of the bathroom." A niche accommodates bath essentials, whereas storage space is outside the bathroom. "The gold basin from Regia adds an element of fun and personality to the bath."
Make space for that... head
It's not technically a bathroom, but why should that be a reason to short shrift the powder room? The designers for this one, in a sea-facing metropolis apartment, have pulled out all the plugs – from marble and white onyx to sensor taps – in an attempt to create a luxurious space in a small area. "The idea was to create an experiential space that is not only functional, but also a pure extension of the luxurious living area that it's a part of," says Zubin of ZZ Architects. "Since the footprint of the room is small, the door directly opens to view the basin, with the WC thus tucked away. The space is inviting as one walks into a sculptural basin and a floating drawer
besides it."
Flowering ideas
Who wouldn't want to step into a spa at the end of a long day? But what would you do, if you don't have the space for a sprawling, personal spa-cum-bathroom at home? KNS Architects decided to create a "relaxed space, which would allow the user to disconnect from the outside world". They've created a cosy environment in a 50sq-ft space that mimics a spa-like ambience by using floral patterned glass mosaic tiles, leather-finished cabinets, Portoro marble on the walls and fixtures that proffer indirect light.
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