Achieve the “jungalow” look without having to commit to actual living plants with a tropical-themed wallpaper. To emulate a tropical landscape, the designer customised a floor-to-ceiling banana leaf-printed wallpaper for this bathroom, completing the look with brass accents and black cabinetry. 

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For this common bathroom, the homeowner sourced for blue square tiles on the walls, patterned tiles on the floor and a customised terrazzo basin from An Huat Trading. Simple black fittings like the tap, pendant lamp and round mirror frame accentuate the space. 

Jazz up boring white walls by laying the tiles in a herringbone pattern. An all-white bathroom looks more spacious too. Worried about grout? Here are some simple cleaning tips to keep your tiles looking good as new.

To make a small bathroom look bigger, clear glass doors are a no-brainer. An accent wall adds charm, while minimalist shelving prevents the space from looking cluttered, especially if you have a more complicated shower system. 

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This bathroom features copper hardware, giant marble terrazzo, and handmade Moroccan tiles for a luxe look. The cherry on top? Matching oblong mirrors, styled differently for a characteristic look. 

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The original built-in wardrobes in the master bedroom were reconfigured into a walk-in wardrobe, made possible partly by reducing the size of the master bathroom and replacing the bathtub with a shower. A sturdy glass partition separates the shower area from the rest of the bathroom, keeping the space open and airy. 

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We love the sconces that frame the mirror of this master bathroom. Besides making the vanity zone look more chic, placing lights near a mirror reflects more light, thus enhancing the brightness of the space.

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Light wood and stony grey are a match made in heaven, and add so much texture to the space without feeling overwhelming. The pop of green, geometric tiles under the counter is an interesting addition.

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A darker bathroom interior can be super chic too, just make sure to leave the window uncovered to let natural light in. Also, a pipe-turned-scratcher for cats? Why didn’t we think of this sooner?

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Here’s another gorgeous way to do a dark bathroom: Pair black quartz  with Italian grey stone tiles for a both luxurious and minimal, masculine and chic look.

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You’ll never guess that both the mirror and vanity in this bathroom are over 60 years old. This just goes to show that old can be gold, so don’t be afraid to restore or upcycle old pieces or antiques. 

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The legs of a Singer sewing machine support the vanity and sink in this quirky-style bathroom, while the light fixture above the vanity mirror adds a bit of retro flair too. Keeping the colour scheme black and white helps make these pieces stand out more, and keep the theme focused. 

Design: Homeowners’ own

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Text: Eliza H, Additional reporting: Elizabeth Liew