Brass highlights
Brass has been a deservedly popular feature in bathrooms this year. The metallic finish adds warmth and lustre and is a surprisingly versatile complement to many natural materials. Doherty Design Studio has used brass in the ensuite of Kew Residence (page 138) in combination with decadent green onyx for a touch of oldHollywood glamour. Zuzana and Nicholas has used brass sparingly but to great effect in Monash Road House (pictured and page
78). In the powder room, brass details such as the splashback, towel hook, wall light and doorhandle add a little radiance yet are uncomplicated enough to complement the simple and subdued material palette of the modest renovation.