Old house, new life Büsra Qadir, interior expert (DE)
In the North German artists’ village of Worpswede, interior expert Büşra Qadir and her husband have transformed an 1887 villa into a modern family home. She calls her style ‘Fusion Living’ – and chose Geberit AquaClean shower toilets, bringing the familiar comfort of water cleaning from her childhood into her own bathrooms.
“A construction project requires making an average of 30,000 decisions,” says Büşra Qadir. For the interior expert and her husband Ehsaan, many of those decisions involved compromise – but not when it came to choosing the toilets.
The couple – she with Turkish roots, he from Pakistan – grew up with cleaning with water. “In my parents' house, there was always a small watering can next to our toilet. It was a bit unusual to use, but cleaning with water is still very important to me.“
In their search for a convenient solution, the family discovered Geberit shower toilets.
“The AquaClean Sela model ultimately won us over. You can adjust the position and strength of the shower spray at the touch of a button. Since moving in, we couldn’t imagine life without it.”
Well planned
Together with her husband, the founder of the home textile label “Nindyaa“ has breathed new life into an 1887 villa: the historic building has been completely renovated and extended with a modern annex. Büşra Qadir's design philosophy, “fusion living“, blends cultures, styles and colours.
Each bathroom even has its own name: in the old villa, the “beige bathroom,” featuring a striking arched niche for the washbasin and a level-access shower with a Geberit wall drain; in the new wing, the “red guest WC” and the “green guest bathroom.” Throughout, lime plaster mixed with natural pigments regulates humidity while giving each room a distinctive look.
For the green guest bathroom, Büşra Qadir used the centerpiece that is the Geberit ONE washbasin combination with a bowl-shaped lay-on washbasin and a CleanDrain outlet, which makes cleaning easier thanks to its removable comb insert. “The warm oak colour of the bathroom furniture grounds the room and creates a cosy atmosphere, which is harmoniously complemented by the expressive marble accents and white ceramics,“ says the lady of the house.
Design meets functionality
Büşra Qadir placed particular emphasis on comfort and functionality: drawer inserts in the base cabinet keep everything neatly organized, while the Geberit Option illuminated mirror creates a hotel-like feel. The Geberit Setaplano shower surface in matt white also impresses – both aesthetically and in terms of ease of cleaning.
“The Geberit brand an excellent reputation and, for me, stands for timeless, high-quality and durable product solutions,“ says Büşra Qadir. “Our bathrooms show that modern living can be beautiful and practical at the same time.“
Facts
Geberit Know-how
Geberit products used in the project
- AquaClean Sela shower toilets
- Geberit ONE lay-on washbasin with washbasin cabinet
- Geberit Setaplano shower surface
- Geberit Option illuminated mirror
- Geberit iCon Light washbasin with washbasin cabinet
- Sigma70 flush plates
- Geberit wall drain, brushed stainless steel
Geberit AquaClean Sela
Renowned for its elegance and beauty, Geberit AquaClean Sela showcases premium materials without compromising on the highest standards of quality.
Geberit ONE
Geberit ONE offers a wide range of options for designing bathrooms that are aesthetically and functionally convincing. Functional design for a better quality of life.
Bathroom sinks
Geberit washbasins are available in a variety of shapes and designs. So whether you prefer round, square, oval or a mini handrinse basin for the guest WC, we’ve got it covered.
Shower surfaces & shower trays
Floor-even shower surface from Geberit are characterised by an attractive design and easy access.
Geberit Option
Illuminated mirrors and mirror cabinets are real eye-catchers in the bathroom. The Option bathroom series offers a comprehensive selection with soft and pleasant lighting for your daily bathroom routine.
Geberit iCon
The Geberit iCon bathroom series is as multifaceted as people and their personal preferences. An extensive range of ceramic appliances and bathroom furniture in a clear and modern design language offers maximum design flexibility.
Actuator plates for WCs & urinals
Geberit flush plates and cover plates don’t just look great, they also feature versatile functions.
Shower drains and wall drains
The minimalistic shower and wall drains are available in different designs.
Architects
Architects
- Client: Büşra and Ehsaan Qadir
- Completion: May 2024