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as body jets to provide a full shower experience. A separate toilet space is set between two walls, providing a degree of privacy for the user. “To enhance the sense of spaciousness and create the wow factor the ownerswanted, we positioned the vanity at the entry into the bath- room, and designed it as a piece of furniture. “The dark oak, engineered veneer finish sets the stage for the contrasting Crema Marfil pol- ished marble top and the stunning blown-glass, hand-painted gold relief vanity bowls. This, in combination with the gold plated, contem- porary wall-mounted tapware, makes strong reference to the owner’s Indian cultural ties, with an element of sophisticated bling.” And the vanity is as practical as it is dramatic. The substantial piece offers plenty of storage, with further cabinet capacity behind the custom steel-framed mirrors above. The latter include handy concealed powerpoints together with the luxury of mirror-demisting heat pads. The freestanding stone bath was selected for its simplicity and restrained form, and nestles theatrically within three walls. The bathroom’s main wall tiling is a 600mm x 600mm modular Crema Marfil polished marble Above: Gold-painted basins and glittering feature walls are balanced by dark-toned veneer on the double vanity and the marble wall tiles that match the vanity top. The freestanding bathtub adds to the theatrical drama of the master ensuite and contributes to the bathroom’s overall feeling of lightness and spaciousness. search | save | share at