How bathroom design influences our well-being

The bathroom is one of the few places that we have all to ourselves. This is where the day begins and where it draws to a close. The way we experience this space is determined to a large extent by the surroundings in which we find ourselves. Shapes, light, materials and colors subtly determine whether an atmosphere arises which is perceived as being calm, clear or instilling a sense of composure.
Even minor rituals acquire a different significance: A moment under warm water or an established routine to start the day feel different when the bathroom's design creates an appealing environment in which you enjoy every minute.

Forms & materials

Gentle radii, clear lines and the well-coordinated use of materials and colors contribute to a coherent overall impression. Many current bathroom ranges take up these principles, with organic contours, matt textures and warm tonalities defining the character of the design. Designers such as Philippe Starck, Christian Werner or Sebastian Herkner deliberately apply a restrained design idiom here which appears well balanced and precise.

Light & color

Light influences how we perceive a room. Even illumination - in the washing area, for example - provides guidance, while indirect light conjures up a subdued, calm atmosphere.
Colors reinforce this impression: Warm beige and wood tones impart a sense of calm; green shades have a serene effect. Light shades make rooms appear more spacious and open. Darker items of furniture or colored backgrounds provide focal points which lend the room a more harmonious, stable appearance.

The bathroom in everyday life

The bathroom is both a calm retreat and also the scene of daily use and recurring procedures. The extent to which design influences the way the room is perceived becomes particularly apparent in this context: When areas are clearly structured and items are arranged in a perfectly orderly fashion, this gives rise to a feeling of calm and dependability for the user. Particularly in the washing area, as a scene of ever recurring procedures, this order provides for a calm environment that supports everyday routines without any fuss.

A new approach to bathroom design

Clear forms, well-balanced proportions and a harmonious overall impression are increasingly coming to the fore in bathroom design. Rooms are being conceived with the aim of combining clear orientation with a pleasant atmosphere. Various bathroom ranges from Duravit show how design and use can be reconciled to create coherent solutions - for bathrooms which are visually compelling while at the same time exuding calm and harmony.