by Marta Bellacosa.
To give character to your bathroom, the most effective choice falls on accessories: functional objects, belonging to different categories which, adapted to the context, become the main decoration.
After having furnished the bathroom with priority fixtures and furniture, the “accessories” come into play with the decisive task of transforming the room into an organised, functional and original environment. There are many types of bathroom accessories: from soap dishes, dispensers and toothbrush holders, to toilet brushes, magnifying mirrors, essential roll holders, paper baskets and useful organisers. In short, details that matter, capable of making the difference in the bathroom: no longer considered just a service space, but a place of experimentation in the name of design. 1 – FUNCTIONAL RIGOUR Duravit presents the Starck T line of accessories, designed by Philippe Starck, characterized by organic shapes. Among these, there is the soap dispenser with wall installation using fixings or a specific adhesive. It is available in chrome, brushed bronze, shiny gold, matte black and brushed steel finishes. Starck T soap dispenser by Duravit, design Philippe Starck; size: 60mm; capacity: 200ml; Chrome finish €284; in all other finishes from €311 – duravit.it
2 – TAILORED ORGANIZATION To organize drawers, Ikea offers the Bollösund series: soft internal organizers that are easy to fold when not in use. BOLLÖSUND is available in cosmetic bag or glove box format in different sizes, to make the most of every centimeter in drawers and shelves. The plastic interior makes cleaning easier. Bollösund solution by Ikea, design Sarah Fager; Bollösund toiletry bag 23x8x8h cm, beige €4.95; Bollösund hanging drawer storage, beige 35x10x9 cm €3.95; Bollösund Set of 4 drawer organizers, beige €6.95 – ikea.com
3 – VINTAGE TOUCH Cucciolo by Gedy is the toilet brush created by the Japanese designer Makio Hasuike way back in 1974 which turns 50 this year. It is characterized by a concave and inclined shape, to maximize functionality and aesthetics. On the occasion of Gedy’s 70th anniversary celebrated in 2023, the Italian company has created a reinterpretation of the historic Cucciolo in a limited edition. It is made of thermoplastic resins. Cucciolo toilet brush by Gedy, design Makio Hasuike, 15x15x33.5h cm; Normal toilet brush puppy €23.79; Limited edition toilet brush puppy €85 – gedy.com
4 – DOUBLE MINIMAL The double toothbrush holder from the IOM Square collection by Ideal Standard consists of a minimal and functional wall object. It is made of matte glass with a chrome stand. A plus that gives style and allows you to better manage the space, especially in the absence of a bathroom cabinet to lean on. Double toothbrush holder E2205AA IOM Square by Ideal Standard, glass: 17.5×9.3×10.7h cm, €64.05 – idealstandard.it
5 – MIRROR WITH LED AV258C is the wall-mounted magnifying mirror with articulated arm from Inda’s My Mirror collection; with touch-activated LED lighting and direct connection to the mains or socket. Available in chrome and matt black finishes. Magnifying mirror AV258C My Mirror collection by Inda, Matt black by Inda, design Studio Inda, 23x35x27h cm, €451.80 – inda.net
6 – ESSENTIAL SUPPORT The IMO wall-mounted soap dish is one of Dornbracht‘s new bathroom accessories, characterized by geometry and fluid contours. In matt black finish, it can also perfectly match the brand’s IMO and Lulu series of designer taps. IMO soap dish by Dornbracht, Matt Black finish, €384 – dornbracht.com
7 – ELEGANT BOWL To store small objects in an elegant way, Ceramica Flaminia has created the Settecento Mini storage bowl. Made of ceramic and available in 17 glossy or matt colours. Simple but essential, it’s the practical touch that makes the difference. Settecento Mini storage bowl by Ceramica Flaminia, design Giulio Cappellini, ø15x6h cm; the price varies according to the finish and starts from €90 for the white model – ceramicflaminia.it
8 – VERSATILE FUNCTIONALITY The Roca paper roll holder with metal shelf is an alliance between simplicity, style and functionality. It is part of the Hotels 2.0 collection, designed to adapt to hospitality and the domestic environment, for large, small, public or private design projects. Available Chrome, Matt Black, Matt White. Roll holder with shelf Hotels 2.0 collection by Roca, 15x9x8.7h cm; maximum weight supported: 15kg; Chromed €70.76; Matt Black €87.84 – roca.it
9 – COLLECTION OF STYLE waste paper bin Stresa by Koh-I-Noor in linen imitation fabric with water-repellent treatment and removable internal plastic container. Available colors: Grey, Ecru, Brown. Minimal elegance for a functional passepartout, essential in every bathroom. Stresa gray wastepaper basket by Koh-I-Noor, ø23xh30 cm, €77 – koh-i-noor.it
10 – EASY CLEANING The series toilet brush CB 100 by Copenhagen Bath is made of stainless steel, with a removable insert to facilitate cleaning. It can be wall-mounted or freestanding, with replaceable brush. It is available in chrome, matt white or matt black. Toilet brush – CB 100 by Copenhagen Bath, 48cmx7.5x9cm, weight 1kg, €152 – copenhagenbath.com
On the cover, collection IMO di Dornbracht.
