Trends New Zealand Volume 34 No 5 | Page 92

Above: The bath tub sits in a recessed area, giving even greater definition to that zone. All the tiles are in natural marble, including the small brick- shaped tiles arching around the tub. These have a bevelled edge, adding a soft dimension so that room doesn’t feel too slick and hard. Facing page: The large-sized shower is fully enclosed in glass, helping create the steamy environment the owners like when showering. more images online: search 280013674 at Trendsideas.com search | save | share at “But it still had to function in a very, very contemporary way.” To link in with the original home’s classic design, Williams selected a variety of natural stone floor and wall tiles, and a colour palette of black, white and grey – a combination that, he says, never dates. There’s also a strong division between the functional zones in the large space – shower, bath and vanity. This was achieved by recessing the tub area, totally enclosing the shower, and insetting a mosaic tile mat in all three areas. Designer: Mark Williams, Mark Williams Design Bath tub: Cheviot Regal Tub filler: Cheviot Extra Tall Tub Faucet Vanity countertop: Carrara marble Basins and faucets: Kohler Shower fittings: Delta Floor and wall tiles: Carrara marble Mosaic floor tiles: Mark Williams Collection for Stonelluxe Lighting: Circa Lighting Story by Paul Taylor Photography by Emily Followill