Kim Kardashian’s bathroom has an ‘invisible’ shower: Why the unusual minimalist design is becoming a luxury home trend |
Kim Kardashian’s minimal home has been a talking point recently for its minimalism and a space that feels more like a showroom than a house. Her abode initially went viral for her invisible sinks with no basins, all-white walls and a breezy walkway courtyard with arched corridors that speak only of artsy things and sunlight.Once again, her home has become a talking point not for these features but for something as cheeky as an invisible wall shower.Kim Kardashian’s invisible shower is the next talking point from her homeKim Kardashian’s Hidden Hills bathroom, recently shown on her Instagram, has a walk-in shower built so seamlessly into the back wall that it nearly vanishes. It also has a gray, stone-like standalone tub that fits in so seamlessly into the background that it is barely easy to recognise the area, only until one peers with an eagle eye.The home was designed by designer Axel Vervoordt, who has a wabi-sabi approach that treats bare architecture as the main character rather than something to drench in decoratives.
But what makes these minimalist homes so trendy?
Vervoordt said to Homes & Gardens, “Simplicity and proportion are the only decoration.” That philosophy is exactly what’s now trending in high-end bathroom design.ID@undefined Caption not available.ID@undefined Caption not available.While minimalism itself isn’t new, “invisible” bathrooms take it a step further by trying to hide and conceal as many visible fixtures and toiletries as possible, making it look something closer to a boutique hotel bathroom than a typical family one. So only a handful of standout features carry the whole room instead of competing with clutter.The centerpiece of that approach is seen in Kardashian’s space, particularly in the wet room or walk-in shower with no bulky enclosure boxing it in.Here are some reasons why her invisible shower inspires modern minimalism
It makes small spaces feel bigger
Hiding the shower enclosure and letting light pass through uninterrupted tricks the eye into seeing more space than there actually is. Without an enclosed glass shower cabin dividing the room, walls and floors combine, and the whole bathroom feels open instead of cramped. This is a well-suited option for smaller homes too, not just mansions. A simple glass partition and a low-profile tray can also look similar to the effect on a much smaller budget.
It matches the “hotel bathroom” fantasy
Most people don’t want their bathroom to look like a bathroom; they want it to look like a five-star hotel. Invisible bathrooms can look that way and sway more into that fantasy by hiding toiletries, plumbing, and daily utilities so only a few prominent features are visible.
Themed hardware makes it look arranged
A major reason these bathrooms look so polished and neat is the matching hardware. Taps, handles, drain covers, and fixtures are all kept in one finish, whether that is matte black, brushed gold, or aged bronze. This consistency removes visual noise, looks neat and soothing to the eye, and also functions well.
