Christian Werner's Dream Bathroom
The vision of a private home spa
For Christian Werner, the bathroom planning began with the vision of a sanctuary featuring soft finishes and colors—a symbiosis of all elements coming together to form a harmonious whole. This gave rise to the design of a private retreat, intended to complement conventional comfort spaces such as the living room and bedroom.
The floor plan
A distinctive feature of the bathroom's floor plan is its rounded corners, which make the space feel more intimate and help focus attention on the interior and the essentials.
Christian Werner’s goal was to design a space whose interior breaks away from the traditional concept of the classic bathroom. Instead, he sought to create a space with a rich sensory atmosphere—a place where people enjoy spending time. Not just for personal hygiene, but also for relaxation—with a book, a drink, alone, or with a partner.
The feel-good blend
Christian Werner relies on natural-looking materials that blend seamlessly with the Duravit products from the Vitrium series.
For the wall finish, Christian Werner opted for a warm, moisture-regulating clay plaster. “This allowed us to move away from the sterile, fully tiled bathroom while also using a raw material that exudes a certain archaic charm. Combined with the travertine flooring—with its texture and subdued color palette—the result is a harmonious overall look,” Christian Werner explains his choice.
The sink area
The sink area features a round countertop sink from the Vitrium series that extends beyond the vanity top. Crafted from the patented DuroCast® solid surface material, the sink’s velvety finish provides a perfect contrast to the vanity unit.
More bathroom furniture
The Vitrium tall cabinets, featuring tinted glass and soft lighting, enhance the cozy, inviting atmosphere of the space. They not only provide the perfect place to store essential bathroom items but also offer a stylish setting for books and decorative art objects.
The finer details of the overall concept
A central, subtly placed element with a striking effect is the “light eye” recessed into the ceiling. “Light has an enormous impact on us humans. We can influence it through different light colors. Depending on the time of day, the season, and our current mood, we perceive light in very different and individual ways,” says Christian Werner, explaining his concept and thereby highlighting his distinctive style.
In this way, the designer strives for clarity and simplicity without ever becoming trite. He places great importance on the sensory and emotional experience conveyed by his designs.
The Bathtub
A real eye-catcher is the freestanding bathtub from the Vitrium series, which blends in seamlessly. The slightly raised rim that runs all the way around the bathtub is not only a decorative element but also provides space for bath products and decorations such as essential oils, soaps, and candles.
Toilet area
On the outside, a matte finish with a velvety feel made of mineral cast; on the inside, silky-smooth ceramic—this is the unique combination of the Vitrium toilet, which meets the highest hygiene standards while fulfilling sophisticated design requirements.
The Shower
The slat blind ensures that water does not leak out while showering, but instead drips from slat to slat, allowing warm air to escape. Last but not least, the level of privacy can be adjusted to suit individual preferences, providing the desired level of privacy.
