One Room, Two Looks

PHOTOGRAPHS Sean Calitz PRODUCTION Liezel Norval-Kruger PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Cara Furter WORDS Alma Viviers PAINTERS Darlington Musvamhiri and Edwin Mujuru

Now so much more than a purely functional room, the bathroom has become a personal refuge from the busyness of the outside world. Plascon creates two spa-like havens using soft shades from the Plascon Kitchens & Bathrooms range.

Look 1: Natural Haven

Invoke an intellectual spirit with dark masculine hues set against the
rich neutral backdrop of Plascon Kitchens & Bathrooms Daphne’s Dream.

Get The Look:

Invoke an intellectual spirit with dark masculine hues set against the rich neutral backdrop of Plascon Kitchens & Bathrooms Daphne’s Dream. Taking its cue from nature, this room is a treasure trove of found objects. There’s no reason why a bathroom can’t be used to show off a collection of treasures. Put up shelving or bring in an old bookcase or glass display cabinet to use as a gallery space. However, to keep a small room from looking too cluttered, stick to items that share a common theme. The busyness of this collection is offset by the neutral tone of the walls and the way the theme is carried through into the choice of fabric for the cushion. The limited palette of strong ebony, charcoal and bleached-bone hues further anchor the scheme, so the whole still feels like a calm refuge.

Shopping List:

Wall: Plascon Kitchens & Bathrooms Daphne’s Dream (Y1-E2-3)

Other: Masking tape, drop sheets, plastic paint tray, Hamilton’s Perfection 25mm paintbrush, Hamilton’s Polypile roller.

Look 2: Nostalgia

The delicate shades of shells and coral were the inspiration for this feminine haven painted in Plascon Kitchens & Bathrooms Rose Shadow.

Get The Look:

Where better to use pink than in a soft, feminine bathroom? This pretty scheme in Plascon Kitchens & Bathrooms Rose Shadow was inspired by the pale pinks, purples and yellows revealed in the shimmering curves of seashells. The seaside theme is carried through into the choice of accessories, such as the swirls of coral and shell-encrusted shelf and mirror frame, which also bring the restful feel of the beach to the room. To enhance the serene mood, stick to a subtle, rosy shade on the walls and keep accessories to a limited palette of pastel shades, adding just a few pops of bright colour here and there.

Shopping list

Wall: Plascon Kitchens & Bathrooms Rose Shadow (R3-C2-3) Other: Masking tape, drop sheets, plastic paint tray, Hamilton’s Perfection 25mm paintbrush, Hamilton’s Polypile roller.

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