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Room of the Week: A Monochrome Bathroom With a Sense of Surprise
A fresh, modern bathroom replaces a dated, non-waterproof predecessor and the effect is stunning
In a Q&A format, we talk to the designers – and examine the creative thinking – behind some of Houzz’s most loveable rooms.
Brief
The client wanted a fresh modern bathroom that used terrazzo tiles to create a timeless feature.
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The client wanted a fresh modern bathroom that used terrazzo tiles to create a timeless feature.
Thinking of redesigning your bathroom? Find a bathroom designer near you, browse images of their work and read reviews from previous clients
The bathroom before works.
Starting point
The Abstrakt terrazzo tiles by Fibonacci Stone.
The Abstrakt terrazzo tiles by Fibonacci Stone.
Key design aspects
Colour palette
Materials palette
Colour palette
- Monochromatic.
Materials palette
- Terrazzo
- Porcelain tiles
- Matt-black tapware
- Matt-white bath
- Ashley Vanity from ADP Australia.
The bathroom before works.
Key pieces of furniture/fittings
- Abstrakt terrazzo tiles from Fibonacci Stone.
- Myaree Ceramics wall tiles.
- Poco tapware from Abey.
Thinking behind the arrangement of furniture/fixtures
By creating a wet-room area where the shower and bath were behind the shower screen, it created more space and allowed room for a separate shower and bath.
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By creating a wet-room area where the shower and bath were behind the shower screen, it created more space and allowed room for a separate shower and bath.
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The bathroom before works.
Challenges you worked around
The previous bathroom had a failure of waterproofing, so it was important that the bathroom was stripped back to ensure the renovation was done correctly to ensure the longevity of the new bathroom.
Challenges you worked around
The previous bathroom had a failure of waterproofing, so it was important that the bathroom was stripped back to ensure the renovation was done correctly to ensure the longevity of the new bathroom.
Why do you think this room works?
This room works with the layers of textures in the monochromatic colour palette, which creates a stunning bathroom.
Your turn
Which ideas would you steal from this space? Tell us in the Comments below. And don’t forget to save your favourite images for inspiration, like this story and join the conversation.
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This room works with the layers of textures in the monochromatic colour palette, which creates a stunning bathroom.
Your turn
Which ideas would you steal from this space? Tell us in the Comments below. And don’t forget to save your favourite images for inspiration, like this story and join the conversation.
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Catch up on more great transformations here with this Room of the Week: Casual, Coastal Chic for a Bathroom on a Budget
Answers by Caitlin Slater, interior designer at Smart Style Bathrooms.
Who lives here: A professional person
Location: Bayswater, WA
Room purpose and size: A family bathroom measuring 5.5 square metres
Approximate budget: $23,000