A guest bathroom overlooking the living area strikes a balance between functionality, privacy and social interaction. This is according to Rossella Cardone, an engineer and interior designer, who renovated a historic flat in the heart of Bologna, choosing MINA’s stainless steel taps.
The guest bathroom is directly connected to the open-plan kitchen via an open hallway. For this reason, right from the start, I felt it was essential to pay particular attention to the layout of the different areas: I wanted the toilet and shower area to remain completely concealed, without, however, sacrificing the possibility of enjoying a pleasant glimpse of the room when the door is open.
This requirement led to the decision to install a walk-through shower, which acts as a dividing line between the toilet area and the washbasin area, positioned close to the entrance and therefore in direct visual contact with the kitchen. Functionality and aesthetics were the two guiding principles of the entire project, both equally important.
|| Material continuity and colour contrasts in the bathroom design
The black resin flooring begins at the entrance to the house, runs through the two hallways flanking the kitchen and continues seamlessly into the guest bathroom.
The choice of such a contemporary material, replacing the imitation flooring of the 1970s, defines the new design. In the bedrooms, however, I chose to restore the original antique parquet flooring. To emphasise the transition between the two types of flooring, brass strips have been fitted at the joints.
The resin also continues onto the bathroom walls. In a room featuring two large windows, I was able to play on the contrast between black and white: the space, which is much longer than it is wide, is rebalanced by the decision to paint the wall opposite the entrance black.
|| The bathroom organised by function: choosing Corsivo taps
The bathroom is organised into three distinct areas: the washbasin area, immediately visible from the entrance; the walk-through shower; and the more private area dedicated to the toilet and bath.
The first features a large freestanding Corian washbasin. Behind it, a system of mirrors reflects the light coming from the first large window and visually multiplies it, whilst also showcasing the CORSIVO brushed stainless steel taps by MINA.
I chose a long, slender spout, particularly well-suited to a washbasin positioned some distance from the wall. I like its contemporary character – bold yet clean and elegant at the same time.
Behind the washbasin, a bespoke wall-mounted storage unit blends into the room thanks to its mirrored cladding on all sides.
In the centre of the bathroom, I have installed a bespoke shower cubicle. Its position allows the sanitaryware to be completely concealed whilst, at the same time, visually correcting the variation in the room’s width. Inside, a recess has been created to house a shelf for toiletries.
The wall adjacent to the washbasin is made of steel and ribbed glass: it protects privacy and blocks the view of the sanitaryware, and consists of a fixed section and a folding panel, which helps to define the different areas and close off the walk-in shower, preventing water splashes.
I also chose CORSIVO for the shower, with a built-in mixer tap, shower head and hand shower. The distinctive angle and elongated shape echo those of the washbasin taps. The curves of the collection also help to soften the atmosphere, echoing the lines of the two small arches that characterise the ceiling and those of the washbasin and sanitaryware
Between the shower and the sanitaryware, the glass becomes transparent, allowing the central area of the bathroom to feel more open and brighter.
The final section of the room is dedicated to the two matching bathroom fixtures in matt white ceramic. Above the bidet, a heated towel rail incorporates a towel hook and a coat hook. The CORSIVO range features here too, with the bidet mixer tap.
For the toilet, I chose an EMME dual-flush plate, with a minimalist design and Geberit compatibility, to maintain visual and material continuity with the overall design.
|| A dialogue between different eras
Lighting ultimately becomes a true decorative element. From the kitchen, you can see Achille Castiglioni’s ‘Parentesi’, alongside a photographic work by Maurizio Galimberti, whilst the room also features a vintage brass wall light by Luigi Caccia Dominioni.
The choice of brushed stainless steel for the taps stems precisely from the desire to create a contrast with the house’s classic structure and the vintage lamps. A blend of eras and materials which, rather than creating a clash, enhances the apartment’s historic character whilst adapting it to decidedly contemporary practical and aesthetic requirements.
Rossella Cardone è ingegnere di formazione, blogger e interior designer per vocazione. Si occupa di progettazione architettonica e arredamento d’interni tra Emilia-Romagna e Puglia.
BETWEEN PRIVACY AND CONNECTION: A GUEST BATHROOM FEATURING THE CORSIVO COLLECTION
A guest bathroom overlooking the living area strikes a balance between functionality, privacy and social interaction. This is according to Rossella Cardone, an engineer and interior designer, who renovated a historic flat in the heart of Bologna, choosing MINA’s stainless steel taps.
This requirement led to the decision to install a walk-through shower, which acts as a dividing line between the toilet area and the washbasin area, positioned close to the entrance and therefore in direct visual contact with the kitchen. Functionality and aesthetics were the two guiding principles of the entire project, both equally important.
|| Material continuity and colour contrasts in the bathroom design
The black resin flooring begins at the entrance to the house, runs through the two hallways flanking the kitchen and continues seamlessly into the guest bathroom.
The choice of such a contemporary material, replacing the imitation flooring of the 1970s, defines the new design. In the bedrooms, however, I chose to restore the original antique parquet flooring. To emphasise the transition between the two types of flooring, brass strips have been fitted at the joints.
|| The bathroom organised by function: choosing Corsivo taps
The bathroom is organised into three distinct areas: the washbasin area, immediately visible from the entrance; the walk-through shower; and the more private area dedicated to the toilet and bath.
The first features a large freestanding Corian washbasin. Behind it, a system of mirrors reflects the light coming from the first large window and visually multiplies it, whilst also showcasing the CORSIVO brushed stainless steel taps by MINA.
I chose a long, slender spout, particularly well-suited to a washbasin positioned some distance from the wall. I like its contemporary character – bold yet clean and elegant at the same time.
Behind the washbasin, a bespoke wall-mounted storage unit blends into the room thanks to its mirrored cladding on all sides.
In the centre of the bathroom, I have installed a bespoke shower cubicle. Its position allows the sanitaryware to be completely concealed whilst, at the same time, visually correcting the variation in the room’s width. Inside, a recess has been created to house a shelf for toiletries.
The wall adjacent to the washbasin is made of steel and ribbed glass: it protects privacy and blocks the view of the sanitaryware, and consists of a fixed section and a folding panel, which helps to define the different areas and close off the walk-in shower, preventing water splashes.
I also chose CORSIVO for the shower, with a built-in mixer tap, shower head and hand shower. The distinctive angle and elongated shape echo those of the washbasin taps. The curves of the collection also help to soften the atmosphere, echoing the lines of the two small arches that characterise the ceiling and those of the washbasin and sanitaryware
Between the shower and the sanitaryware, the glass becomes transparent, allowing the central area of the bathroom to feel more open and brighter.
The final section of the room is dedicated to the two matching bathroom fixtures in matt white ceramic. Above the bidet, a heated towel rail incorporates a towel hook and a coat hook. The CORSIVO range features here too, with the bidet mixer tap.
For the toilet, I chose an EMME dual-flush plate, with a minimalist design and Geberit compatibility, to maintain visual and material continuity with the overall design.
|| A dialogue between different eras
Lighting ultimately becomes a true decorative element. From the kitchen, you can see Achille Castiglioni’s ‘Parentesi’, alongside a photographic work by Maurizio Galimberti, whilst the room also features a vintage brass wall light by Luigi Caccia Dominioni.
The choice of brushed stainless steel for the taps stems precisely from the desire to create a contrast with the house’s classic structure and the vintage lamps. A blend of eras and materials which, rather than creating a clash, enhances the apartment’s historic character whilst adapting it to decidedly contemporary practical and aesthetic requirements.
For this project, Rossella Cardone has chosen:
CORSIVO | 11419
Wall mounted set, mixer and spout Ø21mm L.190mm H.180mm – stainless steel AISI316L
CORSIVO | 11253
Deck mounted bidet mixer without waste – stainless steel AISI316L
CORSIVO | 01144_0711_G20_1190
Wall mounted shower set : water connection with support, hand shower MIRA, flexible, mixer and 2 ways diverter – stainless steel AISI316L
SHOWER | 35400
Fine shower head Ø400mm H.4mm with soft nipples – stainless steel AISI316L
SHOWER | F400
Horizontal arm L.400mm for shower head – stainless steel AISI316L
EMME | PL250
External plate for flush tank – compatible with Geberit – stainless steel AISI316L
Rossella Cardone è ingegnere di formazione, blogger e interior designer per vocazione. Si occupa di progettazione architettonica e arredamento d’interni tra Emilia-Romagna e Puglia.
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