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Designed by: Gavin Hepper, Concepts by Gavin Hepper

Photography by: Louise Wellington

In a home shaped by light, openness and coastal ease, this powder room offers something more unexpected – a moment of contrast: intimate, moody and highly textural.

The design brief from the owner included the need for versatility and functionality, as this powder room needed to service both as a guest powder room for the ground floor, but also as a bathroom room for the guest bedroom and the outdoor / pool area.

The designer borrowed space from an under-utilised area under the stairs to increase the envelope and allow for a shower inclosure to be included.
The designer borrowed space from an under-utilised area under the stairs to increase the envelope and allow for a shower to be included.

Initially designed as a stand alone powder room only, we borrowed space from an un-utilised area under the stairs to increase the envelope and provide functionality to allow for a shower to be included.

Creating a space with difference

The room is defined by its colour and texture leaning into its moody vibe.

“Japanese glazed tiles wrap the walls with texture and movement, while the slim vertical format draws the eye upward and gives the room a strong architectural rhythm intersecting the ceiling angles,” says Gavin Hepper.

Bronze tapware meets sculptural basin

Bronze tapware, integrated lighting and a sculptural basin bring warmth and refinement, balancing the depth of the tile with moments of softness and glow.

The limited floorplan is organised with genuine functionality providing a shower alcove, full length wall niche and face height storage in the recessed shaving cabinet.

The black toilet all but disappears visually.
The black toilet all but disappears visually.

The result is a space with atmosphere, confidence and a reminder that even the smallest rooms deserve depth, personality and detail.

Find more design ideas and inspiration at trendsideas.com

Credit List

Designer
Gavin Hepper, Concepts by Gavin Hepper
Vanity cabinetry/basin
Pill Basin Stand by Nood Co – 'Olive'
Taps/shower fittings
Meir in Matt Black
Flooring
Valencia, pewter matt porcelain floor tile (600x600mm)
Artisan wall tiles
Akita – 11507 by Nagoya Mosaic Tile Co, from Academy Tiles
Paint
Dulux
Awards
Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Bathrooms – Winner

In a home shaped by light, openness and coastal ease, this powder room offers something more unexpected – a moment of contrast: intimate, moody and highly textural.

The design brief from the owner included the need for versatility and functionality, as this powder room needed to service both as a guest powder room for the ground floor, but also as a bathroom room for the guest bedroom and the outdoor / pool area.

The designer borrowed space from an under-utilised area under the stairs to increase the envelope and allow for a shower inclosure to be included.
The designer borrowed space from an under-utilised area under the stairs to increase the envelope and allow for a shower to be included.

Initially designed as a stand alone powder room only, we borrowed space from an un-utilised area under the stairs to increase the envelope and provide functionality to allow for a shower to be included.

Creating a space with difference

The room is defined by its colour and texture leaning into its moody vibe.

“Japanese glazed tiles wrap the walls with texture and movement, while the slim vertical format draws the eye upward and gives the room a strong architectural rhythm intersecting the ceiling angles,” says Gavin Hepper.

Bronze tapware meets sculptural basin

Bronze tapware, integrated lighting and a sculptural basin bring warmth and refinement, balancing the depth of the tile with moments of softness and glow.

The limited floorplan is organised with genuine functionality providing a shower alcove, full length wall niche and face height storage in the recessed shaving cabinet.

The black toilet all but disappears visually.
The black toilet all but disappears visually.

The result is a space with atmosphere, confidence and a reminder that even the smallest rooms deserve depth, personality and detail.

Find more design ideas and inspiration at trendsideas.com

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Credit List

Designer
Gavin Hepper, Concepts by Gavin Hepper
Vanity cabinetry/basin
Pill Basin Stand by Nood Co – 'Olive'
Taps/shower fittings
Meir in Matt Black
Flooring
Valencia, pewter matt porcelain floor tile (600x600mm)
Artisan wall tiles
Akita – 11507 by Nagoya Mosaic Tile Co, from Academy Tiles
Paint
Dulux
Awards
Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Bathrooms – Winner

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