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Making a Home Feel like a Luxury Hotel

luxury hotel bathroom curated with COCOON products

Luxury hotels evoke feelings of calm, relaxation, and serenity… So, why wouldn’t designers want to capture the same essence in a home?

Designers and homeowners can take a series of steps to make a home feel like their favorite five-star hotel; these steps range from choosing fresh scents and soothing, neutral colors to donning chic shower sets and upgraded bathtubs.

Let’s talk about each of these steps a bit more.

Establish a Scent

Many luxury hotels brand themselves with scents. The same can go for homes. Bright notes can make a room smell fresh, clean, and luxurious. Common luxury-esque scent options include sandalwood, vanilla, cedar, lemon blossom, citrus, neroli, leather, and white tea.

Choose Neutral Tones

Minimal room in a luxury hotel room with neutral colors

Neutral tones are soothing and gentle on the eye. In addition, neutral tones carry a timelessness, whereas colors are more likely to go out of style or overwhelm a space. Most luxury hotels will not include many pops of color, especially red or yellow, and instead opt for color palettes including bone, white, and beige. 

Keep Scale in Mind

luxury hotel furniture with neutral tones

Many designers have made the mistake of trying to squeeze too many pieces into a small space, or, on the other hand, leaving too much room in a large space. Understanding proper scale and proportions can make a home evoke the luxury feel of a hotel without feeling empty or overcrowded.

Consider a Minimalistic Approach

When guests step into a hotel, they aren’t met with the usual clutter of a home, a collection of patterned pieces, or an array of bright colors. Minimalist design can help a home feel elegant and purposeful.

Design the Bathroom into a Luxury Spa

luxury hotel furniture with neutral tones and COCOON bathtub and features

Hotels are known for their spa-like bathrooms with plush towels, spacious showers, and luscious bathtubs. An elegant bathroom can completely transform a space.

Install a New Showerhead

Designer bath manufacturers typically create a variety of showerheads, such as rain showers, handheld, wall-mounted, and recessed ceiling rain showers.

Here are some of our favorites:

The COCOON PB SET23THERM

luxury hotel furniture with neutral tones, bathroom fixtures with COCOON, a black shower set

Designed by Piet Boon, these thermostatic shower fixtures are made from AISI 316L marine grade stainless steel with PVD colors of gunmetal black, raw copper, and brushed inox. The exterior parts include a hand shower, diverter 2 outputs, and a thermostatic (U.S. compliant) mixer.

The John Pawson Complete Thermostatic Rain Shower Set

luxury hotel furniture with neutral tones, bathroom fixtures with COCOON, a gold shower set

This set includes the stick model hand shower and the wall-mounted rain shower. This set comes in three finishes: brushed gold, brushed inox, and dark gray.

Consider Upgrading the Bath Tub

Installing a bathtub creates the opportunity to elevate a bathroom space. After all, a tub is one of the first elements that catch the eye and can make or break a bathroom design.

At Specialty Hardware and Plumbing, we enjoy the look of COCOON bathtubs. Why? COCOON tubs pair elegance and functionality with a design built to last a lifetime. 

Let’s take a look at some of our favorites.

The COCOON Atlantis Free-Standing Tub

Shown in the color “dust,” this tub is available in a variety of other finishes as well. These finishes include Earth, Pebble, and Shell. Learn more about the COCOON Atlantic Free-Standing Tub.

The COCOON Purist Free-Standing Bathtub With Pure Geometric and Smooth Details

luxury hotel furniture with neutral tones, bathroom fixtures with COCOON free standing tub in dark gray

This tub is available in natural stone and can include a recessed drain in the same material. Shown above in natural light grey, the COCOON Purist Free-Standing Bathtub is available in several finishes. 

Read on to learn about fixtures that complement COCOON tubs.

Consider Specialty Hardware + Plumbing to Make Your Home Feel like a Luxury Hotel

With friendly, knowledgeable product experts and the latest selection of plumbing products for the kitchen and bath, Specialty Hardware + Plumbing helps make your Beverly Hills dream home a reality.

At Specialty Hardware + Plumbing, you’ll find a large selection of quality brands for kitchen and bath projects as well as dedicated showroom specialists.

When you visit Specialty Hardware + Plumbing, you’re guaranteed incredible quality—from sinks, faucets, bathtubs, shower systems, and toilets.

Let one of our expert product specialists guide you to products that fit the scope of your job and budget. When you need help finding the right kitchen and bath products, Specialty Hardware + Plumbing is the place to shop in and around Beverly Hills, CA.


Learn more about our showroom in Beverly Hills.

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John Pawson: Warmth and Welcome Through Minimalism

Portrait of John Pawson with his COCOON collection, stone sink

John Pawson is a renowned British architectural designer known for his minimalist designs. Pawson—often hailed as the father of modern architectural minimalism—founded his firm in 1981. For nearly forty years, Pawson has built a successful career dedicated to less.

Pawson’s projects range from the Cistercian monastery, the New York flagship store for Calvin Klein and Jil Sander, sets for the Royal Opera House, and hotels for Ian Schrager.

Read on to learn more about John Pawson’s work and how to bring a touch of his talent into your modern minimalist designs.

But first, let’s review the meaning of minimalist interior design.

What is Minimalist Interior Design?

The fundamentals of minimalist interior design involve creating a simple space with clean lines, functional furniture, and a monochromatic color palette. When constructing these concepts, designers will focus on shape, texture, and color. Further, designers will often opt for a space with lots of light and an open floor plan.

Minimalism avoids elements such as clutter, highly patterned furnishings, and detailed accessories.

Why John Pawson Was Drawn to Minimalism

John Pawson was drawn to the sense of freedom and calm that minimalism evokes. The successful designer claims minimalist spaces help to calm his “untidy mind.” 

In an interview with A Collected Man, Pawson notes, “For me, the words that come to mind are… Clarity; the focus on what’s essential; a drive to make space. And what we design hopefully makes people feel good. It’s that physical feeling of having a space to move, to breathe; not being surrounded by stuff gives you a certain freedom.”

John Pawson’s Work

Pawson focuses on incorporating space, proportion, light, and materials. His body of work includes a broad range of scales and typologies. Pawson’s design portfolio includes sacred commissions, galleries, museums, and ballet sets. His most notable work, perhaps, includes the new Cistercian monastery in Bohemia and the Sackler Crossing across the lake at the Royal Botanic Gardens.

Throughout his career, Pawson has received many awards for his innovative work, such as RIBA awards for the Sackler Crossing at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and the Frate Sole International Prize for Sacred Architecture for the new Cistercian monastery of Lady of Novy Dvur in Bohemia.

John Pawson by COCOON Collection

John Pawson’s collection by COCOON introduces elevated products to match his next-level designs. This award-winning collection brings timeless design to bathroom faucets, washbasins, and free-standing tubs that combine elegance and minimalism. 

John Pawson designed a complete range of bathroom and kitchen tap ware.

Consider Specialty Hardware + Plumbing for COCOON Boutique Bathrooms

Our professional Sales Representatives have worked closely with COCOON since inception and have an expansive knowledge of their entire collection, including:

  • Material
  • Colors
  • Stone
  • Fabrication
  • Installation
  • Shipping
  • Trade pricing, and
  • U.S. plumbing standards

As a premier dealer and distributor for COCOON in the United States, Specialty Hardware + Plumbing has worked on hundreds of design projects to specify John Pawson by COCOON. 

Come Visit Our Showroom in Beverly Hills

With a long-standing showroom in Beverly Hills, we showcase a brand portfolio of luxury items that range from bathroom faucets, sinks, tubs, and showers to a selection of door hardware and handles from across the globe. We partner with the finest manufacturers to ensure that the highest quality of design embodies a timeless, clean aesthetic.

We are here to help make your minimalist bathroom design dreams a reality. Read on to learn more about us.

Love John Pawson’s collection by COCOON? See Piet Boon’s collection by COCOON.

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What Fixtures Best Complement Your COCOON Products?

John Pawson fixture in silver over COCOON soaking tub

Now that you’ve successfully selected your made-to-measure, custom COCOON pieces, you’re ready to tackle designing the rest of the space. Bath fixtures can transform any bathroom into a luxurious and soothing sanctuary.

Since COCOON embodies a timeless, minimalist, and luxurious design, we suggest selecting fixtures that align with those same elements. 

Read on to how to elevate the bathroom space with fixtures that will complement your COCOON products without taking away from them. Let’s break it down, fixture by fixture.

To Complement Your COCOON Bathtub…

If You Are Styling a Piet Boon Free Standing Soaking Tub…

Consider the COCOON Floor Mounted Bath Mixer with Hand Shower:  PB40

This chic piece, the newly released, PB40, was designed with the user in mind. The hand shower and faucet offer functionality in a sleek design that doesn’t draw attention from the tub.

Or, Was This Tub More Your Style?

Consider the COCOON John Pawson Floor Mounted Bath Filler

Spout Projection 400mm. Available in three different finishes. 

From the award-winning John Pawson by COCOON Collection, this piece combines elegance and minimalism. 

And Don’t Forget About Drains

The COCOON Pop-Up Waste Drain/Bath Drain

Available in 12 finishes, this drain allows the focus to remain on the main attention: that beautiful COCOON tub. 

Bathroom Faucets and Basin Mixers

Similar to the tub fillers and shower fixtures, bathroom sink faucets should accent the space without drawing attention.

If You Like The Look of the COCOON Bespoke Natural Stone Washbasin by John Pawson…

Consider the John Pawson Deck Mounted Mixer 

Spout Projection 280mm.

Or, If You Prefer This Look of the Monolith Basin by John Pawson…

Think About the John Pawson Wall Mounted Progressive Basin Mixer with 200mm Spout

This basin mixer brings a touch of Pawson’s elegant minimalism into any bathroom.

Shower Fixtures

Designers have a few elements to consider in choosing the best shower sets for a space. For instance, designers should keep in mind any functional or technical plumbing details that may affect the choice of fixtures as well as any requests from the client. Additionally, designers should match the fit and finish.

Designer bath manufacturers typically create a variety of showerheads, such as rain showers, handheld, wall-mounted, and recessed ceiling rain showers.

COCOON offers a few different selections to choose from, including the Piet Boon Collection, John Pawson Collection, and the COCOON Lab – Mono rain shower head. They are all distinct and designed to be modular, water-saving, and timeless.

Let’s take a look at some options.

The COCOON PB SET23THERM: A Best-Seller That Never Fails to Impress

Designed by Piet Boon, these thermostatic shower fixtures are made from AISI 316L marine grade stainless steel with PVD colors of gunmetal black, raw copper, and brushed inox. The exterior parts include a hand shower, diverter 2 outputs, and a thermostatic (U.S. compliant) mixer.

With decades of experience, and meeting the high expectations of our clients across the country, SH+P can offer COCOON showerheads in gunmetal black and dark platinum matte to be similar and stay within the modern, minimal design style.

Prefer a Lighter Look?

Let Us Introduce You to the John Pawson Complete Thermostatic Rain Shower Set

This set includes the stick model hand shower and the wall-mounted rain shower. We couldn’t resist showing off the brushed gold, but this set is also available in two other finishes, including brushed inox and dark gray.

Are You Ready to Accessorize Your COCOON Products?

Specialty Hardware + Plumbing can assist with pricing, design options, and finish match recommendations for the COCOON Collection. For samples and more – stop by our showroom in the Los Angeles area or send us an email for more information. 

Interested in Customizing Your COCOON Basin and Vanity?

Read on to our step-by-step guide on how to customize your COCOON Basin & Cabinet to create a COCOON Vanity, here.

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