Zen-inspired Japanese-inspired bathroom

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Planning or renovating your bathroom? Think of the possibility of creating a relaxing Japanese-inspired space! As you probably know, this Asian country has a long tradition in the field of art and decoration that is sometimes very different from that of the West.

The discovery of the benefits of this tradition, known as zen, for the lifestyle of contemporary man pushed Western decorators to take elements of the Japanese style to include them in modern interiors. We wanted to know what are the different ways of combining this Japanese style and the modern design to successfully develop a Zen bathroom.

Japanese-inspired Zen bathroom: essential info card

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The bathroom plays an important role in the Japanese tradition where taking a bath is a daily ritual for a long time. The Japanese design the bathroom as a relaxation area par excellence. Part of this relaxing experience was related to the emergence in a kind of specific bathtub, called furo or ofuro, which is considered by some as the ancestor of the modern bathtub.

The mission of Zen bathroom: to witness the communion of man with nature

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The decoration of the traditional Japanese bathroom is based on the combination of natural materials, the most important of which are wood and stone. These materials are used for most surfaces of the relaxation area: coverings, basins, furniture, accessories. In addition to contributing to the spa experience in the bathroom, they are also prized for their ability to invite nature into the home.

Natural deco is essential for our daily well-being

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In fact, as nature is essential for the Zen way of life, the link with it, which results from the presence of these materials, is essential for the Zen bathroom.

The Japanese garden invites itself in the bathroom Zen decor!

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In Japan, the search for a harmonious way of life is also expressed through the development of zen gardens – these scrupulously organized spaces that reproduce the magnificence of the natural environment of man. As a result, large Japanese-style bathrooms sometimes have a small area occupied by a garden of this kind.

What are the alternatives to zen garden for small space bathrooms?

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Other natural decorations can replace the Zen garden: a water fountain, flower pots, ferns, pebbles. All these elements are intended to enhance the relaxing effect that occurs in the interior space.

Some tips to choose the furniture of its Japanese relaxation area

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As for furniture, the Zen-inspired Japanese-inspired bathroom is most often fitted with high-quality wood that withstands humidity well.

Natural surfaces and Zen bathroom decorating idea

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Example of modern bathroom decoration and relaxation inspired by Japanese tradition

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In the manufacture of furniture, the desired effect is always the same: it is about bringing man closer to nature by creating pieces of furniture with authentic surfaces.

Modern small furniture for an absolute relaxing bathroom

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A bathroom of this type often has a chair or bench, as well as some accessories storage cabinets that fulfill a practical role but also work as a part of the decor.

Traditional wooden accessories for a Japanese bathroom

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For this reason, the choice of this kind of furniture is done carefully because it must meet the Zen atmosphere of the entire space.

The role of walls and room separation furniture in the Japanese bathroom

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The Japanese style room partition walls, so-called shoji are sometimes present in the Zen bathroom. Here, these thin and translucent screens made of rice paper and wood allow to better organize the interior space, a function that is reserved for them also in the rest of the rooms of the Japanese house.

Wooden screen and modern Japanese bathroom decoration

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In a modern Zen bathroom, these panels can be replaced by other room separation furniture that matches the overall mood of the space.

Convert a small bathroom space into a Japanese-style relaxation area

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Zen bathrooms do not necessarily occupy a gigantic surface. In fact, the Japanese are well aware of the problem of the lack of space and are very conscientious about the use of the living space of their houses.

Deco tips to make a small bathroom more spacious

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Example of Zen modern bathroom deco

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But even if it’s small, a Zen bathroom should inspire a sense of freedom. For this reason, decorators often use glazed walls, windows overlooking a landscape outside and very thin walls to delimit the different areas inside the room (shower, toilet, etc.).

Knowing how to combine shapes and furniture in a Zen bathroom

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Modern rounded bathtub for a successful zen bathroom decor

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Japanese culture attaches great importance to order and harmony. Deco elements that are considered too sturdy or heavy (eg, stone vanity units, angular worktops, square raised areas) are compensated for with decorative and decorative objects. furniture with rounded shapes, like basins and bathtubs.

The Japanese bathtub and its role in the rituals of well-being in the land of the Sun-Rising

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The bathtub ofuro is an essential piece of furniture in the traditional Japanese bathroom. At an earlier date, this bathtub was usually made of wood.

Zen bathroom with modern round bathtub

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She was filled with water overnight, then she was used by the family members to take turns relaxing, each person scrupulously scrubbing herself before intraducting herself. In some homes, the water was then reused to wash the family’s laundry.

Example of a Japanese style wooden bathtub

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The Japanese wooden bathtubs are still manufactured today and one can get one for the decoration of its Zen bathroom.

Modern concrete bathtub and Japanese-inspired bathroom

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However, the installation of such a bathtub is not required to successfully develop a bathroom of this type. You can also choose a modern model, rectangular or rounded, or even flush.

How to select a washbasin for his Zen bathroom?

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In terms of basin, the materials to be preferred are, once again, necessarily natural. In addition to wood and stone, a Zen bathroom can also have a metal basin, porcelain or even glass.

What is the typical color palette for a Japanese bathroom?

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Modern design bathroom model with relaxing atmosphere

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The typical color palette for such a relaxing space is dictated largely by the coverings and the choice of furniture. So, the shades that dominate the decor in this kind of room are usually in the range of brown and beige.

White tile and wooden bathtub for a modern Japanese-style bathroom

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In addition to these colors, the modern Zen bathroom is sometimes also dressed in white coatings, which is a practical solution for small space interiors.

Modern bathroom decorating idea inspired by Japanese style

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The combination of white coverings and wooden furniture is at the base of one of the most beautiful modern interpretations of Japanese deco.

Some ideas for Zen bathroom accessories in Japanese style

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Last important element of the decoration of a Zen bathroom: the accessories. Like the rest of the decorative objects, they should come from nature and facilitate the connection of humans with their environment.

The flowers, plants and wooden objects help you to reinforce the relaxing atmosphere in your bathroom!

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Photo of contemporary Zen bathroom overlooking a harmonious green space

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Exotic plants and wood fulfill this function in a very successful way and for this reason they are present in many interiors of this type.

Image of bathroom modern design and Japanese decor

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Modern bathroom idea with natural cladding

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Pebbles and candles are the other two decorations we usually associate with a relaxation area. If you wish, you can combine these accessories with fragrances of essential oils (making sure, beforehand, that they are well suited for use in a bath or as a room fragrance).

Modern bathroom interior relaxing

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Wood Deco in a Modern Spa Bathroom by Streamline Development

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