Bathrooms today have to tick several
boxes and, for this project, designer Darren
Genner, of Minosa, had to address every-
thing from the modest available space and
a lack of natural light to a need for privacy.
The owners also wanted a two-tone look
that offered warmth. As is often the case, a
master design stroke made the difference.
“Essentially, there had to be a complete
change and from the outset it was clear the
bathroom’s small window had to greatly
increase in size,” says Genner. “Luckily,
with a disused garden bed beyond the
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exterior wall, we were able to add a full
height window in a metal box extrusion to
cantilever out over the disused garden.
“This move made the bathroom space
feel twice as large – given the added floor
area within the cantilever – and also
helped bring in a wealth of natural light.”
To provide privacy and further an out-
side connection, Genner designed external
steel screens for the cantilevered element.
They feature an organic motif, while the
steel’s developing patina adds natural
warmth to the bathroom.
For the layout, the owners’ requests for
a large shower, a freestanding bath and a
vanity that was easy to access all had to be
met in what was still quite a small space.
“To maximise space, we positioned the
tub centrally within the cantilever. This
enabled a large shower and toilet to be
introduced on the opposite wall.”
With this arrangement the vanity
could sit between the two areas with a
large round mirror above, and be the fea-
ture upon entering the bathing space.
To add storage – another owner request