BIG IDEAS TURN SMALL SPACE INTO A DESIGNER BATHROOM

Adamant to include an ensuite as part of their house renovations, Balwyn North couple Tony and Stacey Antonopoulos are suitably pleased with the result of their new bathroom.

The ensuite was developed by Melbourne designer Royston Wilson in conjunction with bathroomware supplier Caroma Dorf, creating a romantic and modern bathroom for the couple, delivering all modern amenities despite a small two by three metre space constraint.

A truly beautiful marble was selected for the vanity countertop, which was neutral in colour but more daring with its pattern and texture, thereby meeting the neutral yet strong brief from the couple. The same stone was used on the floor and up onto the feature wall glimpsed from the bedroom, creating a real impact in the small space. A custom made mirror with a delicately ornate frame delivers a soft, romantic feel and stretches across the length of the vanity to bounce light and life around the space.

The three light chandelier in the corner works twofold by adding to the ambience of the space with its style and importantly forms part of a focal point from the doorway.

According to designer Royston Wilson, “With the bathroom’s position off the entrance to the walk-in robe, glimpses of the ensuite can be caught from the bedroom. The importance of layout and creating the essence of this bathroom in that fleeting glimpse came into play in the final design, especially considering the space we had to work with.”

The modern Fowler Seido Icon II™ Wall Faced Suite was included in the bathroom for its smooth, clean lines and elegant buttons. The suite saves space through the use of a concealed cistern, with only modern push button technology visible on the wall.

A walk-in shower was in stalled but instead of the glass forming a square block in the design; it was cut on the angle, thus allowing the space to appear lighter and roomier.

The stylish Dorf Arc Rail Shower with Overhead & Hand Shower offers a minimalist style shower with an adjustable head, and reduces water usage without compromising on per formance, achieving a 3-star WELS rating. The straight lines and curved edges of the Dorf Arc tapware and Dorf Motif accessories complete the designer look.

A double vanity was selected and installed to allow both husband and wife to get ready at their own pace. With modern styling and simplicity, the Fowler Regent Semi-recessed basins combine space-saving design with a generous bowl capacity. Their modern design and clean lines create a resort feel in the bathroom.

Royston added, “Peace resigns supreme in this ensuite where the ebb and flow of daily life is catered to through thoughtful design. The bathroom achieves its romantic, and neutral yet adventurous feel.

“The end result was an ensuite that was not palatial in size but is stylish and functional. There is always a balancing act with space. In this case, the ensuite could have felt tight and cramped, but doesn’t, due to the clever incorporation of space saving fittings, light through the use of a large mirror, an external window and the chandelier,” he concluded.