Bathroom • 4048 Farmouth Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Ornate damask wallpaper clashes with an industrial corrugated metal ceiling. This creates immediate visual friction. An antique gilded mirror hangs above a brutalist concrete sink. Bathroom fixtures intentionally mismatch in style and era.
A plush velvet armchair holds towels in a corner. Custom high-end lighting mixes with repurposed vintage factory fixtures. A brightly patterned kilim rug sits under the sink. Every element builds a narrative of delightful defiance.
This room challenges expectations with its deliberate pairings.
Design Philosophy
This design uses playful subversion to create its unique character. Traditional elements clash directly with industrial components. Merismus divides the room into distinct, surprising parts. Each part, though different, adds to a cohesive, audacious whole.
Spatial Narrative
Your eye lands first on the dramatic clash between the ornate wallpaper and the corrugated metal ceiling. You step towards the sink, drawn by the stark concrete below the antique mirror. The plush armchair in the corner offers an unexpected visual resting point.
Light Study
Morning light reflects sharply off the corrugated ceiling, brightening the entire space. In the evening, custom fixtures cast focused pools of light onto the vanity. Vintage factory pendants provide a softer, more diffused overall glow.
Living Vignette
You reach for a soft towel draped over the velvet armchair. The cold, smooth concrete sink feels cool to the touch.
Material Palette
Bold damask wallpaper: This ornate paper adds a rich, soft texture that can develop a subtle sheen over time.
Corrugated metal ceiling: This industrial material introduces a raw, reflective surface that gains a weathered patina.
Brutalist concrete sink: The solid, cool surface of concrete offers a stark contrast that smooths with use.
