Trends New Zealand Volume 33 No 6 | Page 58

Previous pages : This children ’ s bathroom is one of two in a villa renovated by designer Natalie Du Bois . The masculine white and grey palette is offset by curved elements , such as the custom vanity and the clawfoot , freestanding bathtub . With plenty of reflective surfaces , including mosaic tiles , the room has a subtle , sparkly quality .
Not the same , but certainly in keeping – the master ensuite and children ’ s bathroom seen on these pages share some key features . Both by designer Natalie Du Bois , the two sympathetic spaces evoke a wider harmony across the home .
The first bathroom was designed for the owners ’ two young daughters . They wanted an elegant room , one that would work well with the look of their classic villa home .
“ Curvaceous elements like the hand-painted , turned vanity legs and the clawfoot tub helped achieve a romantic feel for this bathroom ,” says Du Bois . “ We chose a grey metallic paint for the cabinetry , together with shimmery silver and white mosaic tiles , while the crystal cabinet knobs add sparkle .
“ The vanity offers sufficient storage for now , but we also future-proofed the design with the tall cabinet , which has ample storage to handle the needs of teenage girls in years to come .”
The choice of classic , high-quality elements such as the Victoria and Albert tub and Perrin and Rowe chrome tapware set up the glamorous aesthetic that will suit the girls , both now and right through their teen years .
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