Art deco glamour, coloured marble, curved edges, Rococo romance and a luxurious fitted bath: Kate Moss’ bathroom makeover has all the top trends, and we’re obsessed.
Designer Katie, of Katie Grove Interiors, approached supermodel and British icon Kate Moss’ four-storey 1930s townhouse renovation with an elegant refinement, creating spaces built not only for daily routines but for moments of calm and ritual. This is prevalent when it comes to her principal bathroom.
Inspired by Villa Necchi in Milan, Kate’s brief was for ‘an atmosphere of understated glamour’: “1920s/30s elegance with a sense of calm,” as Katie describes it.
Working with Drummonds, the final design sings with personality, elegance and a romantic charm. Below, we’ve listed our favourite features, all of which are top bathroom trends we’re loving right now…
Art Deco glamour
The Art Deco style is well known for its over-the-top opulence, from bold geometric shapes to lustrous metallic finishes. You can see it in Kate’s bathroom through the use of the brassware finished in brushed brass and Rosa Portugal marble, which blushes across walls and floor, cut into scalloped forms that ripple underfoot. Discover how to include other Art Deco details in your bathroom here.
Rococo romance
Interiors that rewind the clock are massively on the rise. While we’ve mentioned Art Deco, we can also see elements of Rococo in Kate Moss’ bathroom, too. Characterised by pastel shades, romantic frills, and full-blown florals – especially damask motifs of any kind – with plenty of elaborate details. “Rococo is characterised by its ornate detailing, playful curves, and pastel tones,” says Victoria Robinson from Hillarys. “Think gilded mirrors, intricate mouldings and elements that bring a sense of lightness and romance.” I think you can agree, this describes Kate’s bathroom pretty well.
Bespoke bathroom vanity
A high-level vanity, referencing Saxon churches and Japanese tokonoma alcoves, is pierced with petal motifs and carved mythical flowers. Lined in pale pink ripple sycamore by David Haddock, its drawer linings echo the adjoining dressing room.
The trend for personalised vanities is definitely on the rise – and we can see why. They’re an essential component of every bathroom scheme: a dedicated self-care zone, complete with a storage unit, basins, taps, and its very own lighting – a space where we might get away with (as the word’s negative connotations imply ) being a little vain. Discover our guide on designing your own vanity here.
Curves
Rounded walls cradle the bath, while a carved niche places Drummonds’ Mull taps within easy reach. Curves have become a key feature in interior design – think everything from arched window fittings and voluptuous bedroom furniture to curvaceous kitchen islands. And now, this trend has made its way into the bathroom – especially when it comes to showers. Find out more here.
Fitted bath
The bath, generous and grounding, invites both ease and intimacy: “I love that a friend can perch on the edge of the bath. These rooms are made to be lived in,” says Katie. Over the past year, we’ve seen first-hand how fitted baths are taking over from their freestanding cousins. A built-in bath, in many cases, offers additional functionality without compromising on style. Click here to discover if this look is for you.
Shower room
Kate’s XL shower room is something we’re seeing more and more in bathroom design. While wetrooms have long dominated as the hero of spa-style luxury, attitudes are definitely shifting to enclose the space, rather than keep it open. You can find out what’s so great about them here.
Portrait photography: Patrick Hope | Interiors photography: Natalie Dinham
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