Sebastian Herkner's Dream Bathroom

Innovative spatial solutions, striking material combinations, and a completely fresh take on traditional bathroom design: With Zencha, Sebastian Herkner has created a bathroom collection inspired by traditional Japanese rituals and craftsmanship. In his signature bathroom, however, the product designer reinterprets his collection entirely—stained wooden shingles on the walls, shell limestone on the floor, and a ceramic room divider form the framework for this unique bathroom collection.

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Duravit bathroom with a black Vanity unit, two Countertop sinks, illuminated mirrors, and a toilet

The idea: generosity and groundedness

“It was important to me to create a spacious bathroom where the Zencha Bathtub takes center stage, yet there is still room for the essentials,” explains Sebastian Herkner regarding his design.

The curved wall, which echoes the soft contours of the Bathtub, creates an intriguing interplay between architecture and interior design. The spacious, square floor plan also pays homage to the unique design language of this series.

Floor plan of the Traumbas by Sebastian Herkner

The floor plan

A freestanding Duravit bathtub in a modern bathroom with wooden walls and a towel rack.

The bathtub as the focal point

Ceramics: two perspectives

The double vanity features two spacious countertop basins that echo the design language of the Bathtubs. The minimalist, graphite-colored bathroom furniture with textured glass fronts creates a harmonious visual contrast and, with its delicate frame, emphasizes the elegant lightness of the design.

Behind it, the wall cladding made of ceramic tiles creates a unique ambiance. Depending on the angle of the light, it refracts the light in different ways, creating an extraordinary play of light in the bathroom.

White Duravit double sink with black faucets and Vanity unit, topped by two mirrors and a light

The sink area

Duravit Happy D.2 wall-mounted toilet, installed in a modern bathroom, flanked by a towel rack and a vase, on a tiled floor.

The toilet area

Duravit tall cabinets hang on the wall, next to a chair on a rug in a modern, light-filled room.

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Authentic materials and modern tradition

“We want to feel at home in our bathroom and create a place of retreat, which is why I opted for a curved wall made of stained shingles—as a nod to authentic craftsmanship,” says Sebastian Herkner, explaining his intriguing mix of materials. “It was important to me not to create a nostalgic bathroom, but one that, despite its traditional elements, fits seamlessly into the present.”

For the floor, he chose large-format tiles made of shell limestone, a stone native to Germany that symbolizes a focus on the essentials.

Duravit sinks sit on a black vanity, surrounded by modern bathroom fixtures

Herkner's Personal Touch

White Duravit sinks with black faucets on a black Vanity unit, topped by a mirror and a large light fixture

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