Dramatic edge

Eye-catching elements and an ultra practical layout have delivered a family bathroom that’s a cut above the rest.

With its swathes of stone, ample light and generous floor plan, it’s difficult to picture this family bathroom as the cramped, dated space it once was. The owner had a clear vision and, as it’s the home’s only bathroom, her main concerns were – understandably – practical in nature.

“The brief was for greater functionality, especially in terms of storage,” says interior designer Angela Bailey of Mark Sheppard Bathrooms and Renovations. As for the look: “It had to exude a spa-like quality while being modern and a little bit edgy”. The graphic feature wall of 600x600mm tiles by Ceramiche Refin brings the edginess and texture the owner was looking for. “She expressed a desire to have grey and white but wanted something a little different,” says Angela. “At one point she mentioned graffiti, which is how I came to these tiles.”

The original L-shaped layout was completely revised. A cavity sliding door and in-wall cistern toilet were installed to maximise space, allowing room for both a walk-in shower and freestanding bath as well as a beautiful Issy ‘Blossom II’ vanity. “The vanity is a statement feature in this bathroom,” says Daniela Santilli, bathroom and kitchen merchandising leader for Reece. “The soft arcs and rich timber work to create a design that celebrates the beauty of curves and provides a sense of comfort.”

Mark Sheppard Bathrooms and Renovations; bathroomsandrenovations.com.au.