Trends New Zealand Volume 33 No 2 | Page 106

Previous pages: Luxury surfaces, subtle layered lighting with dimmers and a floating shower and bath plinth come together to dramatic effect in this two-toned master ensuite by designer Darren Genner of Minosa. Above: The designer chose to create a real sense of arrival to the new bathing space which is entered through the master bedroom’s walk-in wardrobe. A long, low marble-topped laundry hamper which doubles as a window seat is a prelude to the generous use of Carrara marble ahead. search | save | share at Starting from a clean slate is the ideal for any project and such was the case with this ensuite by Darren Genner of Minosa. “With one of the owners working in an award-winning design firm herself, our client had an astute eye for quality design and construction,” says the designer. Their requirements were for an edgy design, a restrained tonal palette with nat- ural materials a feature, lots of storage and a sitting area – plus plenty of natural light. “And finally, as parents of five, they wanted a place to relax and rejuvenate.” Genner’s approach to the space was to set the room out into three zones: the shower and bath area, the vanity space and a storage-cum-seating area at entry. “The clients’ wish for a monochromatic space drove the material selections. The large-format dark grey tile specified early on meant we needed to balance this with a natural element to help warm the space up. Carrara marble was chosen for this.” To give the ensuite a modern design edge, Genner created a strong statement with the bathing section – introducing a