Always considered the style synonymous with elegance and refinement par excellence, Art Nouveau is an artistic current that spread through Europe in the 19th and 20th centuries. Not to be confused with a Provençal style bathroom, an Art Nouveau bathroom cannot do without flowing lines, decorative floral motifs and organic shapes. A timeless style much loved by those who seek classic, luxury elegance.
Art Nouveau materials and cladding
For the floor, white hex tiles with black insets provide the solution that is best in keeping with the style. Tiles with a central mosaic decor can be used as an alternative. If space and natural light in the bathroom permit it, the reverse colour choice – black tiles with white insets – is another viable option. Tiles with floral or branching motifs are the ideal choice for the walls. Another elegant solution is half-height panelling, such as wood panels combined with decorative or light-coloured wallpaper.
Art Nouveau style sanitary ware, washbasins and fixtures
Ceramic sanitary ware mostly features classic, traditional lines. In Flaminia’s catalogue, Efi models, characterised by the retro elegance of old English productions, are the ideal choice for those who want to adhere perfectly to the tenets of Art Nouveau, all the more so in the version with wooden toilet lid and faucets without mixer, gilded, bronze-finished or with ceramic inserts. For classic accessories and faucets Flaminia proposes its Evergreen collection.
As for an Art Nouveau washbasin, a central, pivotal element in any bathroom, you can choose a model from the Efi range, whether wall-mounted or in the traditional pedestal version. If the bathroom is very spacious, the Fidia console meets both the aesthetic need for a classic washbasin and the functional need for a washbasin with a large bowl and a ceramic countertop. Whether suspended, rested on a cabinet or on a metal frame, Fidia can be accommodated in different ways depending on whether or not a storage unit is required.
Art Nouveau bathroom furniture features rounded edges, gold inlays, prestigious materials and a design that evokes elegance and luxury.
Art Nouveau bathroom 2.0
If the retro elegance of Art Nouveau captivates you but you want to make it more consistent with the other rooms of a modern home, revisiting the style in a contemporary vein can be a great option. From Flaminia’s catalogue, you should consider Madre the collection styled by the Angeletti-Ruzza Design studio that revisits the stylistic features of the classical style. The accessories of a modern Art Nouveau bathroom may have shiny or satin chrome finishes.
The freestanding bathtub with inlaid and carved feet, such as the Evergreen model by Flaminia, a perfect match for this style, can be replaced with a compact-sized model featuring pure, minimalist lines, such as a tub from the App collection.
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