So what kind of style can we create from this? How can we reach the Moon from our bathroom? Before a spacecraft comes to collect us, let us explore a more practical way to create a lunar atmosphere.
Take Me to the Moon!
A space and Moon theme is emerging as a bathroom trend, creating an entirely neutral setting that takes us away from the rush of life on Earth.
When it was first proposed, nobody quite knew what to make of it. The association of space and the Moon with a bathroom is not immediately easy to picture in words. Yet combine colour play, organic forms, an atmosphere that celebrates silence, matt surfaces and dramatic lighting, and you can imagine yourself on another planet, or even in the void: far from earthly worries, immersed in an uninterrupted expanse and free of unnecessary decoration. This invites us into one of 2021’s newest bathroom themes: interiors that reflect the cosmic beauty of space.
From planetary alignments and stars to the mysterious universe, everything related to space has suddenly inspired a complex yet intriguing fascination. In the words of the renowned astrobiologist and astronomer Carl Sagan, “The cosmos is within us. We are made of star-stuff. We are a way for the cosmos to know itself.” In this light, our everyday motivation, energy and radiance are somehow connected to the galaxy’s mystical forces. The design world, too, shares in this mystery, inviting us to arrange our living spaces as part of this magical enigma. Supernovae, solar storms, the lunar surface and planets have always been sources of inspiration and will continue to be so.
Surface textures and colours fit for alchemists
Neutral shades such as smoky grey, anthracite, ash and stone should lead your palette. For floor and wall coverings, choose stone textures, marble, marble-effect ceramic tiles or granite. Large, elongated formats requiring fewer joints are an option, but if your room is small, keep the grout within your palette too. Choose finishes that are as matt as possible rather than glossy. Verona from the Çanakkale Seramik family is a distinctive collection that draws inspiration from nature’s authentic patterns and its texture from the elegance of marble, bringing these two strengths into a refined style. An excellent way to evoke the lunar surface in a bathroom, it has an alternative in Kalebodur’s Royal Gallery-Terra collection. Comprising matt, glazed porcelain tiles in White, Grey, Silver and Beige, in 60 x 60 cm and 60 x 120 cm formats, this collection brings a neutral atmosphere to modern bathrooms and interiors.
Rehearsing for the Moon with circular forms
A breeze of change can enter bathrooms that lean towards minimalism with cubic furniture or towards classic style with curving lines. The first and most practical step is to switch to round mirrors, circular side tables and spherical lights. Mirrors in particular provide a natural starting point as eye-catching bathroom focal points. The round mirrors in Kale Banyo’s Zero 2.0 series can offer a solution. If your space allows, a hemispherical armchair will also create a cocoon-like feeling. Bowls with similar forms, amorphous vases and candles can reinforce the atmosphere.
The rough textures of Brutalism
As mentioned at the outset, rough, uneven, raw textures recalling the lunar surface free you from perfection and lead you towards authentic, unprocessed beauty. Think of a niche with an unfinished concrete surface, stone candleholders or cement plant pots. Transparency, breaking free from uniformity and finding freedom in the details are the key style codes here.
A sense of infinity through lighting
The Moon is a layered source of light. To recreate this effect, position indirect lighting at the right angles. Choose LEDs that are not too bright, or bulbs that cast a silvery-grey light rather than a yellow one. Perforated lampshades in particular cast light in two ways: providing direct local illumination while light and shadows passing through the openings onto the walls create a sense of infinity. Indoor projectors, one of the lighting industry’s most exciting developments in recent years, also belong on this list. Emitting light in different colour combinations with adjustable brightness, the latest models can connect to an external audio source via Bluetooth and use their speakers to carry you into the meditative depths of space through sound as well.
