Arkethane Concept

Bespoke Bathroom with Natural Oak Wall Panelling

We combined natural oak slatted panels, beige-grey stone-textured porcelain and brushed brass fittings in a warm minimalist spa bathroom. A backlit round mirror, amber-glass pendant, recessed timber niches above the cistern and a black-framed corner shower bring calm and refined residential style to a compact space.

We aimed to turn a compact bathroom into a sensory Japandi retreat by combining organic timber with the warm sheen of brushed brass. Recessed timber shelves make use of services-wall depth, while a floating vanity and layered concealed LEDs give the room a spacious, timeless and sculptural identity.
Project Details

Design Decisions That Transform the Space

This bathroom brings restorative spa calm and natural material warmth to contemporary residential living. Vertical oak slatted wall panelling, beige- and grey-toned limestone-textured porcelain and brushed brass/gold fittings form the palette. A round backlit mirror, recessed service-wall niches, a black-framed shower enclosure and floating furniture transform the compact bathroom into a sculptural, restful retreat.

Material and Colour Balance

Vertical fluted / slatted natural light-oak veneer adds organic rhythm to the shower feature wall and open niche backdrop above the toilet.

Flat-grained natural light-oak-veneered drawers with a substantial timber appearance form the floating vanity front.

Beige-grey stone-textured matt porcelain on the countertop, floor and main walls provides monolithic calm.

A frameless round mirror with even warm 3000K LED backlighting creates a sculptural focal point.

A cylindrical black-bodied tube pendant with amber glass hangs to the mirror’s right, balancing the lighting asymmetrically.

Concealed warm linear LEDs illuminate the ceiling edges, vanity underside and timber niche shelves above the concealed cistern.

Wall-mounted basin taps, a square overhead shower, hand shower and accessories use warm brushed brass / matt-gold finishes.

Matt-black aluminium profiles and a matching door handle define the shower glazing architecturally.

An oval matt-white ceramic vessel basin, white rimless wall-hung toilet and white flush plate complete the fittings.

Technical and Architectural Design

Timber Niche above the Concealed Cistern: The services-wall depth accommodates a three-tier towel/cosmetics niche with slatted backing and concealed LEDs.

Compact Floating Vanity: Leaving the underside of the four-drawer unit open and adding an LED wash preserves the floor’s continuity and makes the room feel larger.

Walk-In and Enclosure Integration: Slim black-framed corner glazing, a concealed linear drain in the flush shower floor and a recessed shampoo niche maximise bathing comfort.

Project Notes
  • Vertical natural oak slatted panelling covers the shower feature wall and the open niche backdrop above the toilet.
  • Four naturally textured light-oak-veneered drawers form the floating vanity front.
  • Beige-grey limestone-textured matt porcelain covers the countertop, floor and main walls.
  • A round mirror above the basin has even warm 3000K LED backlighting.
  • A cylindrical black pendant with amber glass hangs to the mirror’s right.
  • A three-tier timber niche above the concealed cistern has a slatted backdrop and concealed LEDs.
  • Concealed linear LEDs beneath the vanity and at the ceiling junction add depth.
  • Brushed brass / matt-gold finishes are used on wall-mounted basin taps, overhead and hand showers and accessories.
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