This exquisite interior demonstrates a magnificent example of adapting a historical space for modern use. The bathroom is located in a room with pronounced stone walls that likely belong to an ancient building—perhaps a converted barn or mill. The rough texture of natural stone creates a powerful tactile contrast with smooth contemporary surfaces.
The central element of the composition is a freestanding oval bathtub of sculptural form, executed in a minimalist style. Its smooth lines and snow-white color form a dramatic contrast with the textured stone walls. An elegant tall mixer with a curved spout compensates for the non-standard height of the bathtub.
The thoughtful lighting system plays a key role in creating the atmosphere. Soft illumination along the glass staircase barrier, candles on the bedside table, and a table lamp create multi-level lighting that emphasizes the stone texture and softens the space. Particularly interesting is the technique of illuminating the lower level through the glass barrier—it visually expands the space and creates a sense of airiness.
Wooden ceiling beams and plank flooring add warmth and coziness, balancing the severity of the stone. The color palette of the interior is deliberately restrained to allow the textures of materials to come to the foreground. The glass barrier of the stairwell is a clever solution that preserves the visual integrity of the space without cluttering it.
This approach to country house interior design using contrasts between old and new, rough and refined, is becoming increasingly popular in modern architecture. In your own home, you can adopt several techniques from this interior: preserving and emphasizing historical elements, using material contrasts, creating multi-level lighting, and applying minimalist bathroom fixtures as sculptural objects.