#4 All round fun
When interior designer Kirsten Lloyd of Lo-Ki Interiors in Johannesburg was called in to jazz up this bathroom, she found a bland and beige space lacking personality. “It also had a double vanity which took up a lot of space, and the homeowners weren’t utilising it,” explains Kirsten. “With a shower only, the bathroom was impractical as they prefer to bath.”
The brief was short and simple: there had to be a big round bath and touches of pink!
Luckily, the renovation didn’t require any major structural changes, except for building a small nib wall to house the new Geberit toilet system.
Fitting a round bath in a small space proved to be quite a challenge. “We worked around this by changing the orientation of the bathroom and installing a barn door to open up the space,” says Kirsten. “It also meant removing the double vanity and separate shower, but the owners were more than happy to make this sacrifice.”
The bath itself was easy to source and since it’s made of a lightweight acrylic material, installation was fuss-free.
The wall tiles were removed; thereafter, new contemporary tiles and wallpaper were installed. “Since pink as a feature on one of the walls was non-negotiable, I wanted the rest of the bathroom to be quite neutral. However, I added plenty of interest to prevent the space from becoming overly feminine,” says Kirsten.
“The white gloss metro tiles have a rustic finish which adds warmth and texture, while still making the space feel light and bright. The striking black-and-white wallpaper ties in with the black tapware throughout the bathroom. These black accents were specifically selected to add a masculine element.
“In the end, I love that we were able to create a unique space with the round bath forming the focal point. The room reflects the homeowners’ personalities. Nothing is understated; it’s big, bold and feminine.”