Trends New Zealand Volume 35 No 2 | Page 23

shower. Dark-lacquered, with a chunky marble benchtop and splashback, the dual-basin piece has a furniture-like presence. Panelled cabinetry doors and open storage niches at the base give the vanity a classic-meets-rustic country appeal. The ensuite is adjacent to an open combined wardrobe-dressing room, accessible via both the ensuite and the master bedroom. However, the dressing room has no window so the owners requested a make-up station in the bathroom. “They wanted a separate space for hair and makeup in the bathroom proper without the concern of cluttering the vanity. In response, we positioned the small table beside the shower where she could sit or stand close to a window to ensure good natural light. “The owners had dried clothes on heated towel rails in their previous bathroom, and as they’d liked that option we also added ladder rails here. “Overall – because the owners weren’t afraid to introduce colour and texture – this master ensuite is both dramatic and visually timeless.” see more online: search 301605486 or tida bathrooms at Trendsideas.com Above: He likes the shower head nozzle angled to his tastes and she likes the shower system to meet her own showering preferences – the answer? Have a shower stall that neatly includes both options side by side. Tucked in out of the way at the entry-side of the bathroom is the make-up table complete with transparent Perspex ‘ghost’ stool. The wood-look ceramic tiles are waterproof and easy to maintain. search | save | share at