Patricia Urquiola creates premium bathroom range in the medium price segment

The Balcoon bathroom range from Patricia Urquiola creates a fascinating combination of modernity and timeless elegance – minimalistic yet also with a strong design identity. By combining premium features with first-class finishing, she sets a completely new standard in the medium price segment, making her design accessible to a broad public.

The objects in the range pair simple geometric forms with clear lines, creating a pared-down, timeless aesthetic that simultaneously exudes warmth and accessibility. “The design plays with differences in height, projections and the overlapping of materials and textures, from which the name ‘Balcoon’ is derived,” explains Patricia Urquiola.

Form, color, and material to outlast short-lived trends

The above-counter basins create a sculptural focal point in the room that extends way beyond their pure function. By placing round and oval washbasins on a square plinth, the designer created an impressive architectural presence. Playing with two different levels in this way is a constant across the entire collection – from the wall-mounted washbasins through the toilets and bidets right up to the furniture elements and bathtubs.

Patricia Urquiola created an earthy terracotta shade for the Balcoon ceramic objects that brings their tactile and material qualities to the fore. “Clay Terra Matt is the central color of the new collection. A shade that makes the ceramics look even more authentic and handmade,” says the designer.

This is also the basis of the nature-inspired color scheme for the bathroom furniture, giving rise to unique combinations that flow from white to earthy brown shades and anthracite. Textured furniture finishes set playful accents. The mineral consoles available in three color shades are yet another way of adding even more depth and authenticity to the furniture.

Everyday furniture solutions with an aesthetic flourish

The console with its integrated rear panel is just one of the striking details within the Balcoon washing area elements and creates a special spatial dimension. The console is overlaid with the fronts of the storage solutions beneath, which Patricia Urquiola designed as an unusual, partly asymmetric arrangement of drawers and open shelves. The visual tension of the furniture elements is further reinforced by the combination of contrasting colors.

The designer opted for plain décors in a range of color gradations the finishes as standard for the medium price segment.

“The furniture is given a very special upgrade with consoles in a sophisticated terrazzo look and ribbed furniture fronts,” says Patricia Urquiola.

Design meets functional perfection and sustainability

The Balcoon acrylic built-in bathtubs skillfully pick up on the interplay between two levels and feature not just one, but two visually striking details: the oval, raised edge of the tub sits on a seamless acrylic panel that extends into the corners and is easy to clean, while the ergonomically shaped interior is an invitation to indulge in a relaxing bathing experience.

Matching faucets for the washing area, bidet, shower, and bathtub round off the range. The cylindrical handle transitions into the faucet body in a gentle curve, making it particularly pleasant to hold. The three surface variants of Chrome, Matt Black, and Stainless Steel complement the harmonious color spectrum of the range. The Balcoon faucets offer resource-saving functions in the form of Fresh Start and Minus Flow that save energy and water.