Beautiful Bathrooms: From a Gilded Powder Room to a Lofted Bath

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A look at some of the wackiest, most unique bathrooms around.

We've inspired you with beautiful staircases and helped you overcome your fear of black walls. Now it's time to grab a glass of wine, draw up a hot bath and sink deep into these inspirational, odd -- and sometimes wacky -- bathrooms. These powder rooms are the kind that you either love or hate, so unusual that you can't stop looking at them.

This bathroom is where Flaming Lips' frontman Wayne Coyne heads to relax. Coyne's cocoon-like bathroom by FitzSimmons Architects has smooth, rounded futuristic walls covered in reflective mosaic tiles.


This multi-story apartment in Tokyo by aat+ Architects is perfect for the voyeur. What's even more unique than the glass walls is the fact that the bathroom is suspended above living space like a loft.

On the left: Bonus points if you can guess the designer of this gilded bathroom. If you guessed Kelly Wearstler, you're right! Not only does she always take her designs over the edge, but she's able to instantly make you feel something specific. In this case, it's the feeling of stepping back into the 1970s.

On the right: Featured in Lonny's December/January issue, this bathroom by Jenna Lyons of J.Crew reiterates the same point I just mentioned: taking one element and just exaggerating it makes a big impact. By stretching the stripe from ceiling to floor and even over shelves and moldings, this bathroom is bangin'.

When I said unusual, I meant it. Remember when you were small enough to get bathed in the sink? Oh boy. Yes, this one is one of those bathrooms that we just can't believe exists. A tub the same height as the vanity sink makes it kind of challenging when you and your partner need to brush your teeth at the same time: "Honey, just use the tub!"

Design to Inspire reader Mina of the blog La Résidence! redid her bathroom and took it to a whole new level of cool by covering everything with penny tiles similar to Wayne Coyne's bathroom shown above. This just goes to show you how adding a little extra of one material can make a significant impact on your design.

I don't know what kind of climate you live in, but I wouldn't mind living wherever this house is. Today it's 19 degrees outside, but I'm dreaming of a bathroom with a removable glass wall that opens up into nature. Like this one, by Kanner Architects.

Idaho-based Mary Jane's Farm bed & breakfast takes the Kanner Architects concept one step further. Their bathroom is located completely outside -- in nature. If you're looking to vacation in the great outdoors, be sure to check out their bed & breakfast.


On the left: Designed by Ana Borallo and Jean-Michel Gavreau, this bathroom is part-nightclub part-aquarium. From the futuristic pod-like shower ("beam me up, Scotty") and the lighted sink and counter, I almost expect fish to start swimming by.

On the right: Designed by Barry Dixon, this bathroom feels almost like you've crawled inside of a sea creature. Cavern-like and full of texture and color, it reminds me of souvenirs you find in beach towns, such as shell-covered lamps or vases.


Oorbee Roy of OM Home's tiny bathroom was redesigned to fit their needs. Incorporating Indian folk art Alpona, Oorbee created an artistic space that takes all the focus off the washer/dryer and small quarters. By drawing the focus to an unexpected element -- in this case a patterned mural in a surprising place -- you can retrain the eye and mind to focus on the positive aspects of a space.

 

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