Relocating the entry to this bathroom had a knock on effect for more than one element

Designed by Natalie Du Bois, Du Bois Designer Kitchens and Interiors

From the designer:

The existing en-suite was dated and felt severely cramped – plus a major negative was the toilet, which was clearly visible from the bed and so not ideal. 

The owner asked us to modernise the bathroom and make it feel more spacious.

The small 4.03m² room was re-configured, relocating the access to through the walk-in wardrobe, instead of directly from the bedroom. This move made the toilet much more private and less conspicuous.

The re-positioning of the entry door also allowed us to install a generous sized shower stall – 1300mm x 900mm – along with a large, custom-designed vanity, which included wide drawers for storage. 

The vanity drawer closest to the toilet was carefully planned to give optimum storage, without interfering with the toilet, when the drawer is opened.

Storage was further maximised by a tall, mirror-fronted recessed cabinet above the vanity. The cabinet protrudes only slightly – just enough to allow a neatly scalloped timber handle to the side for opening.

Walls were kept light – a mixture of matte-white, marble-look tiles for wet areas, and a soft grey paint for the remaining walls. 

The small-scale, chevron-mosaic tiles that were specified for the floor give the room a modern look and an unusual point of difference.

Story by: New Zealand TIDA Bathrooms

Photography by: Michelle Weir