They are the places where our days begin and end, not to mention the almost incalculable time in between.

Well, truthfully, a quick Google search told us that in a woman’s lifetime, she’ll spend the equivalent of one year, seven months, and 15 days in the bathroom, just a month longer than her male counterpart. That’s quite a chunk of time in such a small domestic space. It’s not a room that draws people in to gather and connect, rather it’s often the place that offers a moment alone with our thoughts, or some brief and necessary peace and quiet.

So we’ve decided to pay attention to the bathroom; to make them beautiful, to acknowledge their importance and potential. Some boast smooth marble, some are sparkling white, some are warm and woody. They all surpass the needs they meet and offer beauty too. We are often recognized for our attention to interior design detail and are included in home features such Dering Hall.

Here are some of our favorite bathrooms: