“Unlike the black-and-white City Bath—where contrast naturally defines the space—finding the right mix of color in the Suburban Bath required careful balancing of all the elements in the space as well as the different styles we were playing with.” THE CITY BATH Rak says shaping the City Bath required different kinds of com- binations. “A black-and-white palette can feel stark without thoughtful layering,” he explains. “Texture—in the form of soft textiles, wallcoverings, and mixed finishes—is essential to making the space inviting.” Rak also mentions the im- portance of the finish on the pieces from Watermark. “The golden-hued fixtures were a deliberate choice to add warmth and contrast, preventing the bathroom from feeling too cool or sterile,” he explains. “The clients also particularly loved the black-and-white bath’s wallcov- ering, which softened the space beautifully.” THE MOODY BATH Next, we turned to Rak’s work with a different client altogeth- er. But we couldn’t help but ask whether he was concerned about using dark colors in close quar- ters when creating the Moody Bath. “The key to using dark colors without making a space feel smaller is strategic lighting, reflective surfaces, and well- placed contrast,” Rak explains. “We balanced the plum tones with lighter elements, ensuring the space remained inviting.” Other color choices include a beautiful tub from Victoria + Al- bert in a rich shade of green. “The sage tub and patterned counter- top were bold choices, but we carefully curated materials to ensure harmony,” Rak says. “We
This tub from Victoria + Albert shines within the Moody Bath.
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