Ax cuts, woodworm holes and other marks of former residents make each piece of wood unique. And so every piece of wooden furniture by furniture designer Christophe is unique. Get inspired by her interior design ideas. She also has valuable tips on how to make your bathroom comfortable at any time.
Reclaimed wood – a material that inspires.
Reclaimed wood in the bathrooms invites you to linger.
Elegant, timeless and unique – wooden furniture from Wood Design is something very special and creates its own unique charm in the bathroom. Each piece of reclaimed wood is so individual that no two pieces of furniture are alike and each piece of furniture has its own history. So it’s not surprising that Christophe, the man behind the wooden design, immediately fell in love with the material:
And so the first upcycling idea was born: a picture frame with a unique surface texture. But it wasn’t just Christophe who was passionate about it, there were many others too, so he soon started making more and more furniture and started his own business.
Between rustic simplicity and modernity
As a furniture designer, Christoph creates unparalleled bathroom furniture. The irregular outer edges indicate that the wood was originally cut by hand. Because Christoph pays a lot of attention to the history of wood and thus preserving its old forms. Combined with modern elements, a luxurious overall image is created.
Reclaimed wood in the bathrooms invites you to linger.
The bathroom base cabinet shown in the picture looks rustic and elegant at the same time thanks to the dark wood. Wood – anything but straight – combined with metal handles create an interesting contrast between rustic simplicity and modernity. Do you prefer simple design? Then combine the base cabinet with a beautiful wash basin. Square toilets and floor-level showers are also currently in vogue. Wooden tiles add even more homeliness to the bathroom:
“Many people realize their desire for a private oasis of well-being in which they can spend some time in their bathroom. Wood is an excellent material for creating comfort and relaxation. Its warm colors and strong Ehsaas give the bathroom a particularly relaxing atmosphere – especially in contrast to modern tiles and fittings.
Glass, granite or steel: extravagance in the bathroom
Wood is not just an interesting material in itself. A beautiful shape is created, especially when combined with other materials.
The golden wash bowl makes an interesting contrast to the old wooden structure.
Christoph recommends the following for your wooden bathroom furniture:
Wooden furniture can be especially combined with items made of steel, glass or granite. This creates a nice contrast. It looks great, for example, if you place a mirror with a black steel frame above an old wooden wash basin and illuminate everything well with spotlights. Pastel or gray tones on walls or tiles also go well with wood color
Wood combined with concrete and granite
It’s not just pastel tones that go well with wooden furniture. How about concrete or granite tiles? Simple dark floor tiles go perfectly with the interesting structure of wooden furniture. Create highlights with plants, for example orchids. They are not only good for the climate of the room but also perfect for colorful accents in bathrooms with dark wood furniture and granite floors.
The interesting wooden structure is highlighted by granite tiles.
The mix of materials is very popular not only with Christophe, but also with his clients:
“Personally, I like it one A mix of natural and modern in bathrooms. This often happens to our customers as well. Bathroom furniture made from reclaimed wood with concrete or slate-look tiles is in high demand. There is also a large mirror surface, which makes even small rooms appear larger. Glass enclosed, walk-in shower. You can create special accents with plants.
A touch of modernity: the square wash basin contrasts with the black tiles and base cabinets of the bathroom.
You can also use dark gray tiles and angular bathroom furniture for a rough and masculine style. Angular shapes combined with metal are reminiscent of “industrial style”, in which you can also find materials such as glass, metals or concrete.
by the way: You can find more ideas for wooden furniture in the bathroom on our Pinterest board Bathroom with wood look.
More inspiration for your bathroom
When it comes to his furniture, it’s not just looks and individual character that are important to Christophe. You also have to be practical. For example, he finds drawers with lots of storage space very useful. Otherwise he suggests:
There are many possibilities when designing a bathroom. Here you should first clarify which type of facility you belong to. For example, if you want things to be down to earth and reduced to the essentials, a clear design language with less decoration is best for the design. If you want to create a relaxing space in the bathroom, the focus should be on warm tones, calm shapes and pleasant lighting. Aroma sticks can also be used in the bath. one But the comfort zone become.”
Take the test to see what type of bathroom you are. You can also find inspiration for more bathroom ideas in other articles in the My Bathroom series. For example, take a look at Jenny’s modern and cozy bathroom with Scandinavian “Hygge” style wooden elements. Or will you show your courage to use color? Then Julia’s homey and original bathroom is worth a visit.