Female: Inspired by the simplicity of Asian design, Zen is the slick shtick look that
fast infusing the style scene and what better place than the compact
powder room to try Asian infusion in your home. Here are some Zen
seasonal ideas that will transform your powder room into a calming
retreat. Start with the palette of organic colors; settle shades of brown,
cream, blue, green and even black will bring an immediate sense of
serenity to your bathroom. Two basic principles of Zen design to keep in
mind are balance and simplicity. For the powder room create a calming
balance by using just a few contrasting natural materials.
Leslie Shapiro: The environment that we wanted to create is one of being connected to
nature, we really want it to use a lot of wood and natural stone and it feels
really relaxing in here.
Female: Materials like wood, stone and metal set against the element of water
naturally found in the powder room will create a harmonious sense of
energy. For the Zen powder room suiting organic materials can be found
in everything from sink to tiles. Try a beautiful basin made of natural
materials or even a basin fired by Japanese artisans in ancient Japanese
helms. Look for tiles that are earth inspiring color or even in design or
compliment a glass basin cast in an organic shade with Asian woods like
bamboo for florist and accessories. Bamboo is making waves in the Zen
powder room because it’s naturally antimicrobial; it’s also a renewable
resource which grows to maturity in just five year. Environmental
awareness is a natural component of the Zen style.
Leslie Shapiro: We really focus on being protective of global resources as much as we
can. The recycle glass tile that’s made locally from glass bottles, the
vanity wood and all of the wood trim as made from trees that had falling
in storms. The floor is made from old school chalkboards on a local high
school and we use the to put side of them so that they wouldn’t be break.
Female: The trend in Zen has inspired many companies to cast Zen inspired
shelves, toilets, vanities and tubs that take there queues from the earth.
You can also add the touch of Zen without redoing the whole room;
simply by introducing aroma therapy with Zen confuse accessories. And
for the final touch, introduce natural details from plants to tumbled stones.
So whether you’re adding a few Zen touches or renovating your whole
powder room with these easy tips you will create a personal refuge that
imparts much needed serenity to your family’s hectic life.