A GLAMOROUS OVERHAUL TRANSFORMS A DATED ENSUITE INTO A BRIGHT, FIVE-STAR RETREAT
The only things homeowners John and Kaye liked about their ensuite in their home on the Mornington Peninsula were its pane-glass doors and high-set windows. During renovations, they were happy to see everything else go, including an unused spa and the bland beige-on-beige color scheme. The couple enlisted interior designer Kia Howat of GIA Bathrooms And Kitchens, who presented fresh ideas to improve functionality and appeal. “The first thing I addressed was reconfiguring the floor plan to create an open-plan feel, which maximized the space,” explains Kia. “Removing the extra-large spa that sat at the end of the room freed up space for a walk-in shower and the opportunity to upgrade the tiny sink into a generous double vanity with plentiful storage.” Developing the palette of finishes, Kia drew inspiration from the owners’ desire to create a space worthy of a high-end hotel. “French doors connect the master bedroom with the ensuite, so we used marble along the entire back wall, so the sense of luxury could be appreciated from the bedroom,” she says. Post overhaul, the windows are now just one of many aspects the owners love about their all-class bathroom.
layout
Removing a space-devouring built-in bath and boxy shower screen dramatically enhanced the sense of space and made the room far more functional. Now, a glass panel subtly shields the wet area (above), where a central Hansgrohe ‘Raindance Select S’ showerhead from Reece was chosen for its cocooning, almost splash-free spray. Another great inclusion is a marble-clad seat, which is both decorative and handy when showering, offering a place to sit and a shelf for products.
finishes
この記事は Home Beautiful の September 2019 版に掲載されています。
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この記事は Home Beautiful の September 2019 版に掲載されています。
7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、9,000 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
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BRING TO LIGHT
A DULL AND UNINSPIRING HOME IS REINCARNATED AS AN IDYLLIC SEASIDE ABODE FOR A FAMILY OF FOUR
CALI CLASSIC
TAKING INSPIRATION FROM THIS BUNGALOW'S EXTERIOR, A COUPLE REVIVED THE INTERIOR WITH CALIFORNIA SOUL
SEA CHANGE
A DATED PROPERTY IS TRANSFORMED INTO A FAMILY'S FOREVER HOME WITH A FRESH BLACK AND WHITE PALETTE
Paradise found in LOS CABOS
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THE gardener's LOG
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COME RAIN OR SHINE
It took two months of dedicated, daily work to transform an almost bare yard into this contemporary garden
BOLD STROKES
DARE TO EMBRACE THE DETAILS THAT MAKE YOU DIFFERENT FOR A KITCHEN DESIGN THAT FEELS PERSONAL
CREATIVE connections
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SET IN STONE
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Escape time
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