Bathroom design: Stylish sanctuary
Four designers share their insights on creating beautiful bathrooms. Here, Matthews & Scavalli Architects reflect on the renovation of a mid-century home in Ardross.
This bathroom is part of a new extension on the first floor of the home, which is shortlisted for the 2015 Australian Institute of Architects WA Architecture Awards.
“The footprint available is considerably larger than many bathrooms we incorporate into houses or apartments, where these typically become the most tightly planned spaces,” Andrea Veccia-Scavalli, of Matthews & Scavalli Architects, said.
“Given the rectangular proportion of the space it became a simple planning exercise of vanities and toilets along one wall and bath and shower on the opposite wall.”
Picture: Joel Barbitta
Mr Veccia-Scavalli said the brief was for a simple, clean and contemporary space.
“The only real briefed item was the client’s desire to have a freestanding bath,” he said.
The contemporary bath from Reece partners with tapware from Rogerseller and dual hand basins from Galvin Design Gallery.
The vanity has a Laminex cabinet with a Caesarstone top.
Graffiti floor and wall tiles by Refin Ceramics from Myaree Ceramics create a calming, neutral backdrop, while a Precious Mosaic Vele feature-tile wall by Ecocarat at Artedomus adds lustre.
Picture: Joel Barbitta
“The feature tiles from Artedomus lend a great texture to a full wall,” Mr Veccia-Scavalli said.
A long strip window placed at high level allows for views of the trees in the backyard as well as great ventilation.
“An abundance of natural light, the large proportion of the room and the simplicity in the planning and layout make this design special,” Mr Veccia-Scavalli said.
Matthews & Scavalli Architects, 9316 0531, mandsarchitects.com.au.
