Vibrant Basins Transform Modern Bathrooms Into Bold Design Statements
Colourful basins are making a bold statement in modern bathrooms. Designers and homeowners are moving away from neutral tones, choosing vibrant shades to define their spaces. From golden yellows to deep reds, these eye-catching fixtures are reshaping interior trends.
One of the earliest high-profile examples came in 2006, when British designer Philip Watts created a golden yellow basin for a luxury home in London’s Kensington. Made from Pyrolave, a volcanic lava stone, the piece set a new standard for bespoke bathroom design. Today, Pyrolave offers basins in thousands of colours, with designers like Studio Duggan opting for bright yellows and Dorothée Meilichzon favouring rich reds and olive greens.
Concrete basins have also gained popularity, with brands like Kast and Concretti Designs producing them in a range of shapes and finishes. Meanwhile, The Water Monopoly reports strong demand for its willow green, powder blue, and sherbet yellow models. These choices reflect a broader shift, as younger buyers embrace bolder aesthetics.
In London, Sophie Rowell, director of Côte de Folk, recently installed a blue basin against green wallpaper in a residential project. She sees colour as a lasting design choice, not just a passing fad. Across Europe, Marta Ferri, an Italian fashion designer, paired a tangerine sink with matching orange wallpaper in her Varese home. The trend extends to historic properties too—Villa Colucci, a 19th-century palazzo, now features a blue basin set against green and yellow walls.
For Magdalena Kwoczka, founder of Finch Studio, basins are more than functional items. She treats them as sculptural centrepieces that anchor the entire room’s design. Sam Powell, who runs The Bold Bathroom Company, links the rise of coloured bathrooms to a generational shift. Younger clients, he notes, are far more willing to experiment with vibrant interiors.
The move towards coloured basins shows no signs of slowing. Manufacturers and designers continue to expand their palettes, offering everything from muted pastels to striking primary hues. With demand growing, these bold fixtures are set to remain a key feature in contemporary bathroom design.
