Over complicating or over detailing a design
can not only detract rather than enhance, it can
also actually stand in the way of everything
working well day to day. Luckily, these bold,
alike bathrooms are the very antithesis of that.
The two bathrooms – a main bathroom and
ensuite – were designed by award-winning
architect Frans Kamermans in similar style.
The two spaces reflect his thinking that strong
shapes and a limited colour/material palette are
more effective than a plethora of textures, tones
and fussy detailing.
“Having worked with us before, the owners
agreed with our functional design approach
which included one-piece vitreous china basins
and tops rather than popular vessel-style vanity
bowls,” says Kamermans. “Not only do they look
clean and smart, they avoid the need for hard to
clean, silicone joints between top and basin.”
Regarding the bathrooms’ bright aesthetic,
design clues were taken from the owners. He,
being from the South Island, chose Southland
Silver Beech for the bathroom ceilings as well as
the cabinets and ledges. Her favourite colour is
blue, which was incorporated into various areas
of the home, including the kitchen cabinetry,
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Clean-lined, aesthetically enduring
and highly functional, this general
bathroom features a broad use of
cool, pale blue subway-shaped tiles
and warm-look Southland Silver
Beech. The wood is a favourite
of one owner while the blue is
a favourite of the other. Chrome
handles and accessories, all of similar
form, provide accents. The bold,
cheerful design – all but repeated
on the ensuite in the home – is by
architect Frans Kamermans.
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