Supreme bathroom design runner-up

THE WINNER

Natalie Du Bois Du Bois Design

THE DESIGN

In a home with three other bathrooms, this renovated space functions mainly as a powder room, with a shower for use on the odd occasion. A simple solid oak trestle table keeps things light and open and avoids the use of complex cabinetry. The challenge of creating a smooth, seamless finish with the addition of the fixtures and fittings to the split-face wall was overcome by waterblasting the rough areas where tapware and fixtures were being fitted to the stone.

The lighting is minimal, with task lighting in the ceiling and two mini LED spots that wash down the wall either side of the mirror, combining with recessed LEDs below the timber top to further emphasise the textural elements. Earth tones and a mix of natural and organic materials (including limestone, stone and timber) are key components that help to bring balance and structure to this relaxing spa-like space. •

THE SPECS

Cabinetry Custom-designed solid oak trestle table with resin coating for waterproofing. Ceiling Resene Quarter Rice Cake. Walls Split-face travertine and sealed limestone. Flooring Sealed limestone.

Tapware Progetto Buddy. Heated towel rails DCS Scarpa. Toilet Catalano Zero 55 floor-mount with soft-close seat. Cistern Speedo mechanical in-wall. Mirror Custom-made with bronze frame.

Accessories Fantini Young.