Architect : Mark Frazerhurst , Mark Frazerhurst Architects Vanity cabinetry : Custom in plywood Countertop : Plytech Futura Black Cabinetmaker : Sam James Designed Basin : Villeroy and Boch Loop vessel from Paterson Taps : Grohe Lineare from Paterson Bath : Ava by Plumbline Floor-mounted bath pourer : Grohe Essentials Shower stall : Custom , glazing by Euroglass Shower fittings : Grohe Euphoria Toilet : Villeroy and Boch Subway , wall hung , from Paterson Flooring : Ensuite – Mirage Quarziti porcelain tile from SCE Stone & Design ; bedroom – Cavalier Bremworth carpet from Carpet Court Wallcoverings : Ensuite – wall tiles from Jacobsen ; bedroom – Birch Ply from Plytech and GIB wallboard Lighting : Hafele Loox , Ablevel Silicon from Clever Design Store , Kilo downlight from Valente Ventilation : Manrose in-line extractor , with custom grill from Holyoake Hot water systems : Rinnai Infinity continuous gas Windows and doors : APL Metro Series triple-panel sliding door Blinds : Weathermaster roller blind from NZ Window Shades
Awards : Trends International Design Awards Bathroom suite – Winner
Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Mark Frazerhurst
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While the shower takes up one outer corner of the ensuite , the freestanding tub takes pride of place at the other outer , fully glazed , corner . This arrangement , together with the concealed entry , is another surprise element in the bathroom . With the wall-height privacy blind raised , the bathtub ’ s occupant looks directly out to a private garden , only visible from the ensuite . A triple-panel sliding door also allows direct access to this tucked-away outdoor space .
The palette in the bathroom is predominantly monochromatic , with the grain in the various wood elements , the black vanity countertop , black wall niche in the shower area and the blind providing contrasting highlights .
“ I chose the visually recessive white subway tile as a quiet way to add texture , with the tiles and white grout almost indistinguishable .”
The understated wall tiles are contrasted with large-format porcelain floor tiles that have the look of stone . These are laid in a third off-set pattern and match the use of the same tile elsewhere in the home .
Facing page : A freestanding tub and floor-to-ceiling glass shower stall both add to the sense of space in the bathroom . The full-height blind offers shade and privacy and rolls up to reveal the dedicated garden beyond .
Above : So , where ’ s the bathroom ? A birch-ply batten door in a birch-ply batten wall leads into the ensuite . The door is concealed so it won ’ t be obvious from the front door as you enter the one-bedroom home .
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