Cover Modern-day bathrooms have evolved into personal sanctuaries
Modern-day bathrooms have evolved into personal sanctuaries
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Villeroy & Boch’s latest bathroom designs blend sensory comfort with sustainable luxury for a space that looks as good as it feels
While modern-day preferences continue to evolve, it’s hardly surprising that the bathroom–one of the most private spaces in our
homes–is increasingly becoming a living area in its own right.
It has evolved from purely utilitarian beginnings into personal sanctuaries where we start and end our day, as well as finding peace in little moments of “me time.”
As such, Villeroy & Boch has put together bathroom design concepts that meet the modern day lifestyle for a predominantly relaxed and mindful space.
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Above Villeroy & Boch at ISH 2025 demonstrating bathrooms as nurturing living spaces
Villeroy & Boch at ISH 2025 demonstrating bathrooms as nurturing living spaces
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First revealed at ISH 2025 in Frankfurt, Germany, the French-German manufacturer of ceramics showcased designs that blend architecture with emotion–through tactile materials and timeless aesthetics that come together to create an environment infused with peace and comfort.
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Spearheaded by charismatic designers Gesa Hansen, Christian Haas and Roberto Palomba who have been shaping the Villeroy & Boch design world for many years, these concepts demonstrate bathrooms as emotional living spaces that can nurture one’s well-being while contributing to sustainable living.
Warm minimalism
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Emotional living spaces that can nurture one’s well-being while contributing to sustainable living
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Through natural materials and soft, earthy tones, Haas and Hansen have crafted bathroom presentations that emphasise touch and texture–a natural antidote to the modern digital age where touch is becoming a real luxury.
Furniture in fine solid wood, satiny-polished 3D tiles and high-quality ceramic washbasins in natural shades find their place amidst soft colour concepts in hues of warm anthracite and light sand, as earthy monochromatic mid-tones create flowing transitions–all the while, striking a perfect balance of clarity and comfort with design bathrooms that evoke calm through sensory engagement.
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Enduring luxury
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Natural materials and soft, earthy tones that emphasise touch and texture
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More than ever, today’s designers must embrace an ethical and responsible approach in creating sustainable products that demonstrate genuine respect for the environment.
This evolving perspective is fundamentally reshaping the concept of luxury, as the industry shifts away from fleeting trends towards enduring aesthetics that prioritise durability and quality.
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Above Bathroom designs with textures, functionality, and timeless aesthetics that have proven their worth over time
Bathroom designs with textures, functionality, and timeless aesthetics that have proven their worth over time
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Villeroy & Boch exemplifies this philosophy through meticulous workmanship and carefully selected materials, focusing on products with textures, functionality, and timeless aesthetics that have proven their worth over time.
These designs transcend mere style statements; they represent a conscious commitment to sustainability, offering consumers pieces that are not just beautiful, but meaningful and responsible.
Villeroy & Boch is available through distributors Tri I Concept and DR 3 Synergy International
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Credits
Photography: Villeroy & Boch
Celeste Goh is a senior writer covering architecture and design. Based in Malaysia, she reports on emerging architectural and home design trends, as well as insights by local and international architects and interior designers.
Previously, she covered men’s lifestyle, fashion, music and entertainment.
