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Fleur Britten

The Japanese-Inspired Bathtub Is Right in the Middle of This Flat on London's 'Silicone Roundabout' — With Windows Onto the Living Room and Kitchen

Camaleonda sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia upholstered in Ego Bordeaux. Hanging Nest Egg chair and cushions by Studio Sterling. Icelandic sheepskin rug by Cuero Interiors from Etsy.

"I’m not sure it’s clear enough from the photos how important the bath is to the entire flat," says the architect Micah Sarut. "It’s right in the middle of it." This central bathroom has three different windows looking out into the living room, dining area and bedroom. "You can be in the bath having a conversation with somebody sitting on the sofa, for example."

Better still, you can invite everyone to join in. The bath, measuring a meter by almost two meters, was inspired by Japanese communal bathing, and with its efficient water-reheating and -recycling system, always stays the same temperature. "You can keep it going for a couple of days," says Micah.

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