Plush meets private

Material choices tame a generous bathroom space while window and door choices contribute to a sense of privacy, both between partners and from the next door neighbours

Plush meets private

Material choices tame a generous bathroom space while window and door choices contribute to a sense of privacy, both between partners and from the next door neighbours

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Designed by: Knight Varga Interiors

Design statement

This primary ensuite bath was a dream to design – the space is generous and the view across the city is outstanding.

This is one room in a residential new build project that we worked on for three years.

We were fortunate to have trusting homeowners who respected and embraced our vision, and they are thrilled with the results.

Owner requests

  • To balance ‘his’ and ‘hers’ needs both in style and usage of the room.
  • The room needed to function for both parties at the same time while also being quiet enough for one partner to continue sleeping if the other gets up early or stays up late.
  • To take advantage of the view and the ample natural light while maintaining privacy.
Storage is tucked behind vertically clad, floor to ceiling white oak columns flanking the floating vanity – his storage on one side, hers on the other.

Objective

To design a warm contemporary balance of ‘his’ and ‘hers’ likes, needs and personalities in one room while seamlessly hiding storage for everything from cosmetics to linen and towels.

Challenges

  • There are two large windows 76cm AFF (above finished floor) – one is fully inside the shower and other next to the bathtub – while these are gorgeous and bring in lots of natural light, the owners felt exposed to her neighbours when in the room.
  • The size of the room is generous, but we needed to make sure we scaled fixtures and finishes accordingly.
There are two large windows, one inside the shower and other next to the bathtub – however, privacy was an issue.

Design solutions

  • For privacy we had Smart Glass Windows installed with the switch added to the home control system – one touch and the windows go from clear to completely obscured therefore providing privacy while still allowing light through.
  • To aid in sound proofing the room, we designed the WC in the corner furthest from the bedroom and added a solid core white oak door – in the bedroom itself, we clad the shared wall with full height closed storage and stone slab material.
  • To address the size of the room, we bumped out a feature wall centred on a large freestanding black tub, ran a floating bench under the window for plants and towels when in the tub, and utilised smoked glass for the shower giving it a larger presence.
  • His and hers storage is tucked behind vertically clad, floor-to-ceiling white oak columns flanking the floating vanity.
For privacy the designers had Smart Glass Windows installed with the switch added to the home control system.

Special features

  • All walls are clad in Dekton slabs.
  • Smoked glass shower with his and hers handheld showers set to their preferred temperatures.
  • Custom Corian sink and counter integrated as one for a sleek look and ease of cleaning.
  • Smart Glass Windows.

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Design statement

This primary ensuite bath was a dream to design – the space is generous and the view across the city is outstanding.

This is one room in a residential new build project that we worked on for three years.

We were fortunate to have trusting homeowners who respected and embraced our vision, and they are thrilled with the results.

Owner requests

  • To balance ‘his’ and ‘hers’ needs both in style and usage of the room.
  • The room needed to function for both parties at the same time while also being quiet enough for one partner to continue sleeping if the other gets up early or stays up late.
  • To take advantage of the view and the ample natural light while maintaining privacy.
Storage is tucked behind vertically clad, floor to ceiling white oak columns flanking the floating vanity – his storage on one side, hers on the other.

Objective

To design a warm contemporary balance of ‘his’ and ‘hers’ likes, needs and personalities in one room while seamlessly hiding storage for everything from cosmetics to linen and towels.

Challenges

  • There are two large windows 76cm AFF (above finished floor) – one is fully inside the shower and other next to the bathtub – while these are gorgeous and bring in lots of natural light, the owners felt exposed to her neighbours when in the room.
  • The size of the room is generous, but we needed to make sure we scaled fixtures and finishes accordingly.
There are two large windows, one inside the shower and other next to the bathtub – however, privacy was an issue.

Design solutions

  • For privacy we had Smart Glass Windows installed with the switch added to the home control system – one touch and the windows go from clear to completely obscured therefore providing privacy while still allowing light through.
  • To aid in sound proofing the room, we designed the WC in the corner furthest from the bedroom and added a solid core white oak door – in the bedroom itself, we clad the shared wall with full height closed storage and stone slab material.
  • To address the size of the room, we bumped out a feature wall centred on a large freestanding black tub, ran a floating bench under the window for plants and towels when in the tub, and utilised smoked glass for the shower giving it a larger presence.
  • His and hers storage is tucked behind vertically clad, floor-to-ceiling white oak columns flanking the floating vanity.
For privacy the designers had Smart Glass Windows installed with the switch added to the home control system.

Special features

  • All walls are clad in Dekton slabs.
  • Smoked glass shower with his and hers handheld showers set to their preferred temperatures.
  • Custom Corian sink and counter integrated as one for a sleek look and ease of cleaning.
  • Smart Glass Windows.

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