Bathe in colour
29 October 2021
Colour is an interior designer’s superpower. Whether your home is dipped in monochrome, or playfully painted in complementary tones, colour has the ability to inspire.
Bathrooms
Sunset pinks
6 June 2021
The statement pink-tinted concrete bath and basin were sourced from Concrete Nation, in a tone that is picked up by the chunky texture of the Italian floor tiles.
Cedar and oak
4 June 2021
Surrounded by grand old trees, including an 80-year-old oak, the site called for a new home that took full advantage of the garden.
Motueka bathroom
20 May 2021
This luscious bathroom is part of a luxury lodge situated high on a hilltop in Motueka, near Nelson.
How this elegant bathroom achieved a minimal, 70s aesthetic
16 June 2019
The brief for this bathroom asked for a 70s reference with contemporary styling, and architect Daniel Marshall delivered. See how he created a minimal, elegant aesthetic below Project Renovation of a 1970s home by Robert Railley Architect Daniel Marshall, DMA Location St Heliers, Auckland Brief
How a Waiheke Island bathroom was designed to feel like a luxurious hotel
18 July 2018
With a luxurious combination of intricately placed tiles, moody colours and brass detailing, the bathroom in this Waiheke Island home is epitome of style The overview Project ‘Lantern House’ bathroom Architect Herbst Architects Location Onetangi, Waiheke Island Brief Create an elegant, intimate bathroom that takes
How a small bathroom was squeezed under the eaves of a gable roof
4 July 2018
Guy Tarrant had many constraints in designing this Mt Eden home, not least fitting three bedrooms and two bathrooms under the eaves of a gabled roof The overview Project Mt Eden bathroom Architect Guy Tarrant Architects Location Mt Eden, Auckland Brief Fit a bathroom under
A windowless bathroom in a small apartment is given a luxurious redesign
10 December 2017
The small windowless bathroom found in this modest apartment has been transformed with rich oak and brass accents into a surprising sanctuary A windowless bathroom in a small apartment is given a luxurious redesign Architect: Nat Cheshire and Ian Scott, Cheshire Architects Location: Freemans Bay,
This Auckland bathroom used rich materials to create a refined experience
28 November 2017
The ensuite in this robust Auckland home uses a warm palette of materials to create a sense of occasion and make bathing more than just a functional act This Auckland bathroom used rich materials to create a refined experience Architect: Dave Strachan, Strachan Group Architects Location: Mt Eden,
This bathroom design was influenced by mid-century and Japanese details
24 November 2017
The mid-century design and Japanese details found in this Auckland home inspired this bathroom renovation’s considered, artisan aesthetic Designer: Katie Lockhart Studio Location: Northcote, Auckland Brief: Reference the home’s modernist roots while updating the bathrooms to cater to a young family. Describe the project in
How minimalist design took this small bathroom to the next level
22 November 2017
Floor to ceiling tiles and refined function create a generous feeling of space in this small Christchurch bathroom. Tobin Smith discusses how he streamlined his design How minimalist design took this small bathroom to the next level Designer: Tobin Smith, CoLab Architecture Location: Christchurch Brief:
These windowless bathrooms embraced the dark by choosing black tiles
31 July 2017
Designer Veryan Laity discusses how the three windowless bathrooms in this Auckland home play on their inherently moody nature These windowless bathrooms embraced the dark by choosing black tiles Architect: Bryan Windeatt of McKinney + Windeatt Designer: Veryan Laity Location: Westmere, Auckland Brief: Upgrade of
Architect Julian Guthrie creates a rustic bathroom underground
14 July 2017
In a home originally designed by Don Cowey, architect Julian Guthrie has created an underground bathroom that still manages to feel connected and open Architect Julian Guthrie creates a rustic bathroom underground Architect: Julian Guthrie Location: Remuera, Auckland Brief: New bathroom in a 1960s family
Slate tiles give this Cambridge bathroom a rustic connection to nature
10 July 2017
Despite the tight budget, limited space and little natural light, these bathrooms have a luxurious feel. We get the design details from architect Christopher Beer Slate tiles give this Cambridge bathroom a rustic connection to nature Architect: Christopher Beer Location: Cambridge, Waikato Brief: Create two
A large Grey Lynn bathroom is cleverly split in two
4 July 2017
The surplus floor space in a dated 1980s bathroom in Grey Lynn has been rationalised by splitting in two to create an ensuite A large Grey Lynn bathroom is cleverly split in two Architect: Andrew Meiring Location: Grey Lynn, Auckland Brief: A new en suite
Two bathrooms complement and contrast in this Auckland villa
4 April 2017
While one pays homage to classic villa detailing and the other uses solid contemporary elements, these two bathrooms live in harmony Two bathrooms complement and contrast in this Auckland villa Architect: Jane Priest, Lochore Priest Location: Herne Bay, Auckland Brief: An ensuite and guest bathroom
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