Bring the Timeless Beauty of Mother-of-Pearl Into Your Bathroom
Discover 5 ways to elevate your bathroom decor with the elegance and glamour of mother-of-pearl
Pooja Khanna Tyagi
July 6, 2017
Houzz India Contributor. An Architect , Interior Designer, Valuer, a Marathon Runner, and love Writing Poetry and Creative Stories on Building Design. Have been practicing since the year 2000 with specialization in the field of Corporate Interiors with projects extensively published in journals of national repute. Recently honoured with the reputed A3 Foundation award for Journalism for the year 2016 an for architectural poetry in the year 2018. Currently practicing and residing in Delhi and Noida.
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Mother-of-pearl can bring an opulent and classic look to any interior. This rich pearl finish is made of nacre – the innermost layer of the shell produced by certain molluscs. Its surface has a unique luminosity that creates a stunning texture. Being a natural material, every piece is different and lends character to the decor.
Bathrooms are a great place to bring in this material. Just small touches of mother-of-pearl can create beautiful accents. Take a look at some inspiring ways.
Bathrooms are a great place to bring in this material. Just small touches of mother-of-pearl can create beautiful accents. Take a look at some inspiring ways.
As borders in the flooring
Take a look at the elegant combination of marble tiles and mother-of-pearl as accent borders. Together they make an interesting grid and play wonderfully against each other. The rich layering of textures exudes opulence in this all-white space and takes the floor design to a whole new level.
Tip: Consider mother-of-pearl for embellishing the flooring of the mandir (prayer room) or any no-shoe zone. This is a delicate material that is prone to scratches.
Take a look at the elegant combination of marble tiles and mother-of-pearl as accent borders. Together they make an interesting grid and play wonderfully against each other. The rich layering of textures exudes opulence in this all-white space and takes the floor design to a whole new level.
Tip: Consider mother-of-pearl for embellishing the flooring of the mandir (prayer room) or any no-shoe zone. This is a delicate material that is prone to scratches.
Introduce it as a mosaic wall
In this space, mother-of-pearl heightens the sense of luxury when used as a splashback for the sink. The shimmer of the tiles adds a dash of glamour to the soft ambience created by the wall paper.
In this space, mother-of-pearl heightens the sense of luxury when used as a splashback for the sink. The shimmer of the tiles adds a dash of glamour to the soft ambience created by the wall paper.
The 3D effect and shine of this material adds depth to this all-brown bathroom. The reflective properties of this material light up a niche that might have remained a dark corner otherwise.
Tip: Consider accessorising your space with mother-of-pearl knobs or inlay work.
Tip: Consider accessorising your space with mother-of-pearl knobs or inlay work.
As a mirror frame
Introduce a mother-of-pearl mosaic as a border around a mirror frame. The mosaic tiles allow you to have any organic, oval or circular shape for a mirror frame. Even a little bit of mother-of-pearl exudes a subtle lustre that is enough to lift a space.
Introduce a mother-of-pearl mosaic as a border around a mirror frame. The mosaic tiles allow you to have any organic, oval or circular shape for a mirror frame. Even a little bit of mother-of-pearl exudes a subtle lustre that is enough to lift a space.
As a washbasin
How about installing a mother-of-pearl washbasin? See how the eye goes straight to the basins in these bathrooms. Such elements can be the piece de resistance of the decor of your bathroom.
Tip: Mother-of-pearl is composed of calcium carbonate, so avoid acid cleaners that may react with the material and damage the surface. Routine cleaning should include a gentle wipe with a soft cloth; for grime within the washbasin, use a soft brush and warm soapy water.
How about installing a mother-of-pearl washbasin? See how the eye goes straight to the basins in these bathrooms. Such elements can be the piece de resistance of the decor of your bathroom.
Tip: Mother-of-pearl is composed of calcium carbonate, so avoid acid cleaners that may react with the material and damage the surface. Routine cleaning should include a gentle wipe with a soft cloth; for grime within the washbasin, use a soft brush and warm soapy water.
Through accessories
Use mother-of-pearl in bathroom accessories like soap holders, dispensers, vanity knobs and so on. I love how tiny additions and small pieces can give a glamorous touch. There is such richness in this material that even the smallest item can make a difference.
Read more:
10 Droolworthy Bathrooms on Houzz
How to Create a Lavish Bathroom
Tell us:
Have you used mother-of-pearl in your bathroom? Tell us how in the Comments section below.
Use mother-of-pearl in bathroom accessories like soap holders, dispensers, vanity knobs and so on. I love how tiny additions and small pieces can give a glamorous touch. There is such richness in this material that even the smallest item can make a difference.
Read more:
10 Droolworthy Bathrooms on Houzz
How to Create a Lavish Bathroom
Tell us:
Have you used mother-of-pearl in your bathroom? Tell us how in the Comments section below.
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