The second is to not shy away from repurposing materials that might otherwise be forgotten. The boulder speaks to its surroundings and materials like this bring a cohesive warmth to spaces. There are two important lessons to be learned here, the first being the importance of connecting your interior to the exterior of your home. Artisans crafted the basin and hung the stone with steel supports on a salvaged wood accent wall, where it appears to defy gravity,” says Rush Jenkins, co-founder of WRJ Design. “We worked with the homeowner and builder to turn a 700-pound boulder, excavated from the homesite, into a unique organic stone sink in the powder room of one Jackson Hole home. Under the warm glow of the wall lights on either side, this basin creates a captivating statement. Not all unique bathroom materials have to be new, as proven by this sculptural boulder basin featured in Jackson-based studio, WRJ Design’s powder room design. This is a space that you will use multiple times a day, every day, so choose ingredients that you will be happy to see when you walk into the room. Evaluate not just the strength, durability, and practicality of your material but also the effect it has on you. Materials like colors bring personality and character to rooms and this is something to consider when creating your palette. Designers are cleverly seeking out material solutions to these problems like water-resistant but colorful micro-cement. Bathrooms are particularly challenging when it comes to durability and water is a force to be reckoned with. These ingredients balance form and function, offering you the chance to create a truly unique space that reflects your identity and the essence of your home whilst standing the trials and tribulations of daily life. From reclaimed stone basins to reflective brass cabinets, bathroom design can be just as expressive and entertaining as its kitchen and living counterparts. Material innovation has come a long way and designers are pushing the boundaries when it comes to modern bathroom materials.

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