Surface appeal

Separated by a mosaic-tiled shower, this his-and-hers bathroom is a blend of modernism and romance

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T he focus of good design always encompasses functionality, but pushing the boundaries in the bathroom can have striking results.

This modernist his-and-hers bathroom, designed by Gail Green of Green & Company, features three evenly divided spaces. A walk-in shower, accessible from either side, separates one area from the other, with each toilet and hand basin placed on opposite walls.

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"While clearly defined as individual rooms, the spaces remain open to each other, creating a crisp, clean airy feeling," says Green.

Contrasting colors, shapes and finishes help to create visual drama. The shower and walls behind the hand basins are finished in dark-brown mosaic tiles, randomly interspersed with tiles of reflective silver. To soften these hard, dark surfaces, the dry areas are clad in rectangular white leather tiles.

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The strong linear forms of the square console basins, glass shelves and frameless mirrors are offset by cylindrical chrome light sconces, curved toilets and a round medicine cabinet.

Accessories and fixtures are kept to a minimum simple lever faucets, suspended towel rails, hand-held mirrors and a white, leather banquette lend a crisp elegance to the design.