2 June, 2024
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We recently came across the work of A1 Architects, a design firm founded in Prague in the Czech Republic in 2005 by architects Lenka Křemenová and David Maštálka. In the renovation of a Prague apartment, A1 reimagined a large bath opening onto a terrace with completely modern simplicity from fixtures to materials. A checkerboard tiled floor in white and butter yellow stands out against the gallery-like space. Its fixtures apply well to many forms of bath remodels. Here, a list of similar sources to re-create the look.
Above: A half-wall in concrete brings a cool palette when paired with stark white walls. Note that concrete does have a high environmental impact due to high carbon emissions; for suggestions on alternate materials see our book
Remodelista: The Low-Impact Home: A Sourcebook for Stylish, Eco-Conscious Living. Photograph from A1 Architects.
Above: A view of the bath fixtures, both traditional and modern, along with a checkerboard tile design. Photograph from A1 Architects.
Above: A round mirror is mounted to look as though leaning from the lip of the concrete wall. Photograph from A1 Architects.
Materials
Above: For a pure, bright white paint, consider Benjamin Moore Super White PM-1. It’s one of the paints featured in our post Architects’ 8 Favorite Pure White Paints. See Remodeling 101: How to Choose the Perfect White Paint for more ideas.
Above: For a similar white square tile, the Fireclay White Wash Tile in an 8-by-8-inch size is $54 per square foot at Fireclay Tile.
Above: For a similar butter yellow shade of floor tile, the Fireclay Tuolumne Meadows Tile in an 8-by-8-inch size is $54 per square foot at Fireclay Tile.
Faucets & Fixtures
Above: The Dornbracht Tara Single Hole Lavatory Mixer (22302892) is $1,157.44 at Quality Bath.
Above: The Kingston Brass Victorian 30-Inch Wide Ceramic Console Sink is an option for a traditional console-mounted sink similar to the model pictured; $286.14 at Build.
Above: For a similar bath faucet, the Dornbracht Tara Wall Mounted Tub Mixer (25133892) is $2,584.64 at Quality Bath.
Above: The Maax Louie 5829 Freestanding Soaker Tub (106384-000-001-000) is $1,936.90 at Quality Bath. For more options see our post 10 Easy Pieces: Modern Bathtubs.
Lighting & Accessories
Above: The Innermost Pomelo Mini Pendant designed by Stone Designs is $380 at Lumens.
Above: The White Porcelain Ceiling Light with Glass Shade is €99.71 at Zangra.
Above: The Habitat Round Metal Mirror in Silver is £30. For more see our post 10 Easy Pieces: Simple Round Mirrors.
Above: The Kingston Brass Maximilien Towel Rack is a simple towel rack (not a warmer) for $344.47 at Build. For a towel warmer, consider the Wesaunard Victorian 9 Towel Warmer for $1,671.60 at Quality Bath. For additional options see our posts 10 Easy Pieces: Hydronic Towel Warmers and 10 Easy Pieces: Electric Towel Warmers.
Above: From Old Whaling Co., a Sea Wool Natural Sponge is $14.
For more baths with ideas to co-opt, see our posts:
- Steal This Look: A Whimsical Bath Update in Kent
- Steal This Look: A Penny Tile Bath in Australia
- Steal This Look: A Sunshine Bath in a London Townhouse
- Steal This Look: A Luxe Ensuite Bath in an NYC Townhouse
N.B.: This story originally ran on September 12, 2023 and has been updated.
Category: Design Ideas