Trends New Zealand Volume 35 No 2 | Page 19

Designer: Minosa Vanity: Morphing basin console by Kos Tapware: Icon wall spout and mixer by Astra Walker Tub: Morphing bath tub by Kos Tub filler: Icon floor-mount with swivel spout Shower fittings: Icon, in black Shower glass: Starphire Mosaic tiles: Mutina, from Di Lorenzo Tiles Shower wall surface: Corian in Galcier White Paint: Dulux Wall and floor tiles: Nero Tempesta Limestone from CDK Stone; white Corian wall panels Toilet: Pura wall-faced pan Lighting: Downlight and LED flat strip from Gineico Ventilation: Schweigan Silent System Accessories: Robe hook – Gessi, toilet roll holder – Gessi Goccia, black; toilet brush holder – Astra Walker Icon; round leather mirror with brass hinges – Adnet Circulaire L Gubi; heated towel rail – Hydrotherm Awards: HIA Australian Bathroom design – Winner Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Nicole England Styled by Simona Castagna see more online: search 301106138 at Trendsideas.com – the designer built out the vanity wall to allow for discreet drawers and open stor- age niches behind. To create the black and white theme, Genner ran black marble slabs across the floor and 1200mm high around the walls. And, to complete the look, white Corian was introduced on the walls above. The large-format black stone sheets and white tiles were able to be laid grout- free to soften the overall effect, while white mosaic tiles were added to define the vanity area. These bring texture and depth to the space. The black European fittings contribute to the two-tone theme. As well as the wealth of natural light from the new, almost room-sized window, downlights were employed to make the expansive glass surface mirror-like at night. Plus, vertical LEDs either side of the built-out vanity wall cast light outwards, also lighting the niches and side drawers. “Between the cantilevered window over- looking the garden, the organic-patterned screens and the softened two-tone theme, the bathroom now exudes a sense of calm.” Previous page and above: On this bathroom project by Minosa, stepping the vanity wall out provided for semi-concealed open storage to the sides, while a textured tile on the wall adds to its presence. The contemporary bathroom, located in a modest space, gains natural light and floor space for the tub from a new cantilevered window element with external privacy screens. Opposite page: The black and white Morphing bath tub by Kos complements the two-tone colour scheme. The developing patina on the exposed steel screens adds visual warmth to the bathroom. search | save | share at