The wonder that is Italian bathroom design

We loved this cool shower area so much, we just had to squeeze in one more design from MOMA Design. The shower tray is made in Corian®, the same stuff they make sinks and benchtops out of. We're not sure about that bathroom floor, though. One drop of water on it and it would be slipperier than ice.

What we like about Cerasa's bathroom collection are the gorgeous colours and textures. Just be careful if you're reaching across for a towel from the cubes on the right hand side of the storage cabinet, though. If your arms are too short you may end up in the spa - or is it a pool?

Here's another Cerasa bathroom. Who would have thought such striking lacquered red cabinetry and a chandelier would look so good in a bathroom? We like the surfboard-shaped mirror, too. You can see more examples of Cerasa's collections at their website. Amazingly, they even have a 'Maori' collection which is featured in a separate article.

Of course, not all Italian bathrooms have to be ultra-modern. If you've ever stayed at small local hotels or B&Bs in Italy, you'll be familiar with this more traditional style. This is one of the bathrooms in the charmingly rustic charmingly rustic Italian villa is Col delle Noci (Walnut Hill) on the private estate of Castello di Reschio, run by Count Antonio Bolza and two generations of his family, in the lush Umbrian countryside. You can see more photos of the Col delle Noci villa here.