Interior Design: Allison Muir | Photos: Esteban Cortez

White and neutral colours will probably never go out of style in homes, but colour is slowly being introduced back into our homes. By adding colour through tiles, grout, stone and even wallpaper we can create these amazing areas that capture individuality and style. We are currently in the process of redesigning our Vanity by Design Brisbane showroom in Darra, and have some trendy new ideas that will definitely change your choice of neutral colours. Wallpaper produces an elegant way to completely change the look of a space and allows you to put your own personal touch on the walls. Whether you’re on a budget or you just want to add more attention to your high-end interiors you can play around with your own creativity in so many different ways through wallpaper. Normally we are used to having spaces like our living rooms, dining rooms and bedrooms wallpapered, but we forget that our bathrooms and powder rooms can also be an uplifting and creative area within your homes. It’s important to realise that by choosing the correct wallpaper for a space can make a room appear bigger, brighter and warmer than it is. If your bathroom has low ceilings try to pick patterns with cool colour backgrounds like greens and blues. For colder environments you want colours that make the room feel warmer, these colours are oranges, yellows and reds. In regards to the type of wallpaper suitable for bathrooms usually vinyl wallpaper is the best option. This material is resistant to water and water vapour making it appropriate for kitchens and bathrooms. Wallpaper can make so much difference in a room, from creative patterns, smooth surfaces and a huge variety of colour you are sure to find a wallpaper that suits your individual flair and character.

Master bath design with free standing blue vanity, quartz counter, round mirrors with lights on each side, waterfall tile design connecting shower wall to bathroom floor.

The clients vision was a light filled space that didn't close the window off from the vanity area. The goal was to keep the new Master Bath open and bright.

Courtney Apple

A shared children's full bath wrapped in vintage trellis wallpaper. Infused with fun using paper mache animal wall sculptures. A happy and vibrant space in a traditional family home. Design by Courtney B. Smith.

The cabinets are custom designed and built by me and provide fantastic storage where the had been an unnecessary extra tub. We have other full bathrooms so the home value was not diminished.

This tiny bathroom had a major renovation, we ripped out the built in fiberglass tub and added tile to the walls, and a claw foot tub. There was also originally a corner sink, we ripped that out and replaced with a vanity with storage beneath.

Interior Design: Lucy Interior Design | Builder: Detail Homes | Landscape Architecture: TOPO | Photography: Spacecrafting

Master Bath Steam Shower

A person’s home is the place where their personality can flourish. In this client’s case, it was their love for their native homeland of Kenya, Africa. One of the main challenges with these space was to remain within the client’s budget. It was important to give this home lots of character, so hiring a faux finish artist to hand-paint the walls in an African inspired pattern for powder room to emphasizing their existing pieces was the perfect solution to staying within their budget needs. Each room was carefully planned to showcase their African heritage in each aspect of the home. The main features included deep wood tones paired with light walls, and dark finishes. A hint of gold was used throughout the house, to complement the spaces and giving the space a bit of a softer feel.

Complete renovation of a clients master bathroom. We opened up the layout to create a spa-like vibe. Designed a custom rift cut oak vanity, and incorporated a beaded chandelier and freestanding tub

Designed by Amy Smith Photographed by Project Focus Photography

Mark Lohman

Charming and fresh guest bedroom Martin Vecchio Photography