My Stock List 0

News & Views

RE-USE IN ACTION: DESIGNING FOR BATHROOMS

Rooms for bathing are essential in times of lockdown and often the only place in the house with a lock on the door. But where to put the "stuff" for pampering and indulging the senses?

Here are some of our design studio's solutions to creating a calming and sensual atmosphere - and most importantly, a place for all bathing essentials; be it book, bubble bath or Beaujolais.

Old hand illustrated delft tiles make a decorative tray inlay.
Adam salvaged this brilliant piece of pink marble sanitary ware and we paired it with a small pine framed mirror and lighting from our warehouse collection.

A vintage enamel shelf offers a simple storage solution for bath oils. We re-used our client's existing bathtub and had it re-enamelled on site.

A really good sized piece of vintage furniture re-used as a washstand is great way of adding storage and character and some pieces are easily adapted to incorporate small basins. 

Bespoke boxing creates a sense of calm and doubles up as a shelf for bathing products and books, and offers a ledge to support larger vintage mirrors.

We adapted this simple Edwardian oak cabinet to hold a wash basin to match a re-finished antique bath. A vintage wall mounted shaving mirror from our showroom is space saving in a tight corner.

Recycled old shaving cream pots and jars creates a cheap and affordable Edmund de Waal display for the day's unction.

This is a shortened version of our weekly newsletter. To receive latest updates subscribe via the contact for at the foot of this page.

Also in News

Salvage Stories | Retrouvius Visits Bleat Post Production

Across the project’s development, Bleat founder Tristin Norwell became a familiar face in the Retrouvius shop and has incorporated salvaged, reclaimed, vintage and sustainable materials throughout the studio’s multifunctional editing rooms. Earlier this month he gave us the grand tour.

Read more

RETROUVIUS Studio is hiring | PA to Maria Speake

Retrouvius Studio director, Maria Speake, is looking for a personal assistant to work their organisational magic and help bring calm to a hectic and demanding schedule.

Read more

Vogue Visits the London Home of Bella Freud - Designed by Retrouvius

Welcoming Vogue into her home, she recalls a period in the ’90s when “everyone who’s ever been creative, practically” would stop by the maisonette at the front of her building, including the likes of Kate Moss, Mario Sorrenti, and Glen Luchford.

Read more

Emery et Cie Zellige tiles in a bathroom by Retrouvius

Emery & Cie Tile Constultations in March

Book a consultation on the 23rd or 24th of March 2023.

Read more