Innovative methods in bathroom design: Achieving a fresh new spin on the Avocado-Bathroom
Innovative methods in bathroom design: Achieving a fresh new spin on the Avocado-Bathroom
Did you know that Avocado bathrooms were a popular interior trend that originated in the ’60s and ’70s? For those too young to know that they “were a thing”, it was not uncommon to see bathrooms and the colour green associated en mass. The Avocado-green hue can be best described as light yellowish green and was one of many colours that found its feet during the retro era. Interdisciplinary-creatives, Boundary Space thought it was high time for a comeback and have created a fresh, modern spin on the Avocado bathroom below.
Boundary Space was founded in 2010 by architects Graeme Martinow and Thomas Furse-Roberts. They specialise in commissions in architecture, design, art and graphics. Their approach to design is best articulated by their company name, “Boundary Space”. They believe the most creative endeavours happen in the boundary space between art, design, architecture and sculpture. They see no distinction between interiors and architecture and feel the two disciplines work in sync”.
The Avocado bathroom was designed for a client who worked in the film industry and wanted a unique-looking bathroom. The team at Boundary Space wanted to create a look of refined glamour but not in a clichéd art deco sense. Instead, they workshopped their ideas around;
- PanAm
- Farrah Fawcett and
- The 70s
This out-of-the-box design technique led them to the amazing design pictured.
The palette has been modernised via
- bespoke lighting
- chunky brushed brass taps
- ironmongery and
- cool grey Carrara marble (all stockist – info can be viewed below).
The soft grey-coloured walls and joinery retreat & add to the spacious feel of the bathroom whilst allowing the avocado-green features to be the star focus. The palette is calming and the photography and art have been chosen to complement the design and add pops of colour.
I adore the green finishes of the bath, floor and vanities. Which features speak to you the most? Tell me your favourites below.
FYI – Stockist Credits are as follows;
The bath is £5150+VAT. Mirror – Bespoke from Philips & Wood – Starting at £1200 Pendant lights – Bespoke by Boundary Space – £4500 per pair Basin taps – Jee-O Soho range, specialist refinish Basin – Kohler Kathryn pedestal sink, specialist refinishing Cupboard – Boundary Space designed Ioana Cupboard, bespoke brushed oak frame, from £6000 from Kinley Joinery Art (artist/gallery): – Seascape by Wolfgang Uhlig from Lumas Gallery starting from £1899 retail – Untitled 12 by Eamonn Doyle from Michael Hoppen Gallery, price on application – Boys Don’t Cry, Senegal by Harley Weir from Michael Hoppen Gallery, price on application Bath – Jee-O Soho range, custom sprayed Bath taps – Jee-O Soho range, custom sprayed
