Arkethane Concept

Japandi Bathroom Designs | Natural Timber and Recessed Shelving

We combined a natural oak floating vanity, a monolithic Corian basin top, a full-height recessed timber niche and brushed brass details in a restful Japandi spa. A vertical mosaic-tiled shower with a bench, leaf-relief concealed LED ceiling cove, twin glass-tube wall lights and a brass-framed LED mirror bring luxury hotel-suite calm and practical storage balance.

We aimed to transform the bathroom into a restorative spa sanctuary through warm raw timber, seamless smooth surfaces and restful layers of light. Recessed timber niche architecture preserves the room’s continuous geometry, while a walk-in shower with a bench and sculptural brass fittings offer a sensory, comfortable and timeless experience.
Project Details

Design Decisions That Transform the Space

This project combines the restful simplicity of Japanese and Scandinavian (Japandi) design with contemporary spa comfort. Natural light-oak craftsmanship, warm limestone/beige microcement surfaces, an integrated Corian basin and brushed brass fittings form the palette. A full-height recessed timber niche, a tropical leaf-relief concealed LED ceiling cove, a walk-in shower with a bench and sculptural glass wall lights turn daily bathing into a refined restorative experience.

Material and Colour Balance

A two-drawer natural light-oak-veneered floating vanity preserves horizontal grain continuity and incorporates a brushed brass towel rail into its side panel.

A monolithic, smooth matt-white Corian / solid-surface countertop includes an integrated sloped basin.

A full-height four-tier natural oak compartment niche is recessed into the wall behind the toilet, with concealed LEDs at every shelf.

Light-beige / warm sandstone-textured microcement / porcelain surfaces cover the main walls and floor, creating a soft seamless depth.

Vertically arranged ivory/beige mosaic tiles clad the shower walls and level-access floor. An integrated tiled bench provides seating.

A vertical rectangular mirror above the basin has a brushed brass frame and even warm 3000K integrated LED lighting.

Symmetrical clear cylindrical glass-tube wall lights with brushed brass bases provide sculptural illumination on either side.

An organic leaf-relief ceiling cove with concealed LEDs and a horizontal warm LED-lit shampoo niche give the space a distinctive lighting identity.

Wall-mounted brushed brass / matt-gold basin fittings, a round ceiling-mounted overhead shower, hand shower and towel rails share the same warm metallic finish.

A white monobloc toilet, an organically curved light-taupe shaggy bath rug and a solid timber spa stool complete the room.

Technical and Architectural Design

Spa Shower with a Bench: An ergonomic tiled seat and ceiling-mounted rain shower create a hotel-inspired space for relaxation and hydrotherapy-style bathing.

Seamless Hygiene and Integrated Corian: A one-piece joint-free basin and wall-mounted tap help prevent water collecting on the countertop and simplify cleaning.

Recessed Wall Architecture: The full-height timber niche and continuous LED-lit shower niche provide storage within the wall depth without projecting into the room.

Project Notes
  • Horizontally grained natural light-oak veneer covers the floating vanity, with a brass towel rail integrated into its side.
  • A monolithic matt-white Corian / solid-surface top includes an integrated sloped basin.
  • A full-height four-tier recessed natural oak niche behind the toilet has concealed linear LEDs.
  • Warm beige limestone-textured seamless matt surfaces cover the main walls and floor.
  • Vertical ivory/beige mosaic tiles clad the shower walls and flush-level floor.
  • A mosaic-clad shower bench and continuous LED-lit shampoo niche are integrated into the shower.
  • An organic raised leaf-relief ceiling cove includes concealed LEDs.
  • A vertical rectangular brushed-brass-framed mirror above the vanity has even warm 3000K LED illumination.
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