Hotel bathrooms have become one of the most expressive spaces in modern hospitality design. Long gone are the days when they were purely functional. Today, hotels use bathrooms to immerse guests in comfort, luxury and a sense of considered indulgence. Within these spaces, the washbasin has quietly become one of the most defining elements – a piece that can introduce personality without overwhelming the design. Villeroy & Boch’s Octagon and Artis collections show just how much impact a well‑designed basin can have.
Octagon is a true example of how simplicity on the outside can reveal something unexpected within. The basin’s exterior is clean and minimal, yet inside it opens into a faceted, crystal‑like shape crafted from ceramic. This level of refinement reflects Villeroy & Boch’s long heritage in ceramic artistry, where the craftsmanship is just as important as the final look.
Alongside Octagon, Villeroy & Boch’s Artis collection brings another layer of design versatility to hotel bathrooms. Artis has recently been expanded with new full‑surface matt colours – Pure Black, Almond, Nightfall and Teal – offering designers a wider palette to work with. These colours were developed as part of an enduring trend toward deeper, richer tones that create a subtle statement in bathroom spaces. Nightfall (a deep blue), Almond (a warm neutral), Pure Black and Teal (a vibrant blue‑green) each offer a distinct mood, giving hotels plenty of freedom to shape the atmosphere they want guests to feel the moment they step inside.
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