BATHROOMS
Because Will is a self-employed licensed builder and tiler who specialises in bathrooms, the wet areas in this house were always going to be special.
The main bathroom, which once housed a laundry, reflects the couple’s love of clean, Scandinavian design. Will’s talents came in handy when laying the concrete-look floor tiles and the white subway tiles by the shower, which he arranged in a herringbone pattern. It was Pip’s idea to add a strip of ply above the tiles, which adds texture and warmth.
Being in the industry meant a number of savings: while a similar bathroom would probably cost around $18,000, Will’s trade discounts and practical skills meant the couple still had change out of $8000.
It’s a similar story in the spacious ensuite, which used to be the main bathroom. Will blocked the hallway entrance and added access from the bedroom.
“I always wanted a luxury ensuite and we’ve got it,” says Pip. “This room echoes the main bathroom, but we added the bath and Will got a great deal on some hexagonal tile seconds, which helped to cut down on costs.”
“We relocated the bathroom to the old laundry… and turned the old bathroom into our ensuite by blocking access from the hall”