Bathroom renovation: Drummoyne
For this project, the client wanted to expand the existing small and dated ensuite space and make it bigger, taking in the old laundry space that shared a wall. They wanted it to feel calming and spa like while being clean, and modern. Colour and creative flair was extremely important to the client without it feeling overwhelming to possible future buyers.
Original Vision:
The new ensuite design takes into consideration the existing home and previously renovated Hamptons style kitchen. It was important to create a design consistency across the home and not a blend of several ideas and styles. Shaker style drawer fronts have been selected to echo this design feature through the home.
Timeless Design:
It was important to use a neutral base palette and timeless details like natural stone, undermount sinks and rectangular tiles laid in a stack bond pattern - steering away from ideas that can be considered on trend that date quickly and look cheap. By adopting these restrained elements, the design will remain loved for years to come!
Unique style:
Linking back to the client’s love for art, colour, and design, I selected a distinctive soft pink marble and paired it with a fluted glass. This has given the Ensuite a sophisticated, spa-like sanctuary feel that reflects the client’s taste and seamlessly flows from the main bedroom.
Practical inclusions:
Services in the old laundry space created limitations in the width of the new shower area. I used the space it created for the double vanity and storage and then extended the stone through to create a small feature shelf so there was a consistent line for the eye to move through the room.
The shower wall that divides the room has the toilet roll holder on one side and the other side can have a large soap niche (with matching marble inlay). The top half features a low iron fluted glass to give privacy while softly diffusing the light to create a spa like atmosphere.
Power outlets have been hidden inside and underneath the upper cabinetry to keep it looking tidy and to not take away from the dramatic marble.
Finally, we changed the doorway from one that opened inside onto the towels to a sliding cavity door to give the towels the opportunity to dry properly. We also slightly shifted the door opening to the right so that the line of sight from the bedroom wasn’t straight to the toilet.
Original Vision:
The new ensuite design takes into consideration the existing home and previously renovated Hamptons style kitchen. It was important to create a design consistency across the home and not a blend of several ideas and styles. Shaker style drawer fronts have been selected to echo this design feature through the home.
Timeless Design:
It was important to use a neutral base palette and timeless details like natural stone, undermount sinks and rectangular tiles laid in a stack bond pattern - steering away from ideas that can be considered on trend that date quickly and look cheap. By adopting these restrained elements, the design will remain loved for years to come!
Unique style:
Linking back to the client’s love for art, colour, and design, I selected a distinctive soft pink marble and paired it with a fluted glass. This has given the Ensuite a sophisticated, spa-like sanctuary feel that reflects the client’s taste and seamlessly flows from the main bedroom.
Practical inclusions:
Services in the old laundry space created limitations in the width of the new shower area. I used the space it created for the double vanity and storage and then extended the stone through to create a small feature shelf so there was a consistent line for the eye to move through the room.
The shower wall that divides the room has the toilet roll holder on one side and the other side can have a large soap niche (with matching marble inlay). The top half features a low iron fluted glass to give privacy while softly diffusing the light to create a spa like atmosphere.
Power outlets have been hidden inside and underneath the upper cabinetry to keep it looking tidy and to not take away from the dramatic marble.
Finally, we changed the doorway from one that opened inside onto the towels to a sliding cavity door to give the towels the opportunity to dry properly. We also slightly shifted the door opening to the right so that the line of sight from the bedroom wasn’t straight to the toilet.
Project Year: 2022
Project Cost: $50,001 AUD - $75,000 AUD
Country: Australia
Postcode: 2047
