INDUSTRIAL CHIC BATHROOM
Brown + Brown Architects Heath Cottage refurbished kitchen 1.2K Saves | 0 Questions (Grey grout + flat metro tiles is also a shortcut to utilitarian Victoriana – just think of tiles in traditional public baths, or when used in their most iconic context – cladding the walls of the London Underground, New York Subway and Parisian Metro.) And, again, in such a clean, uncluttered space this feature really works. But imagine this with white grout; the tiles would almost melt into the wall, giving a really subtle period effect instead.
7. Marble and porcelain power Designer: Michelle Graham Location: Ottawa, Canada Size: About 4.8 square metres; 3.3 x 1.4 metres Homeowners’ request: This space was created when an oversize bedroom was partitioned to create two bedrooms with a new ensuite bathroom between them. The homeowner wanted a larger shower, sufficient storage and a clean, classic and elegant look. Space saver: A wall-hung toilet. “It was the only way to ensure comfortable knee space, given there was a chase in front of the toilet, which provided only 1.2 metres of depth for the toilet,” says designer Michelle Graham. Special features: Thassos and Carrara-marble floor tiles in a square-and-dot pattern. Calacatta Statuario-look porcelain wall tiles. Large mirror with a built-in medicine cabinet and attached sconces. “Keeping the materials simple and continuous adds to the feeling of space,” says Graham. Designer tip: “Having the toilet and vanity floating above the floor makes the space look bigger and shows off the gorgeous floor,” says Graham. ‘Uh-oh’ moment: “We purchased a stock vanity and had it sprayed,” says Graham. “Unfortunately, the hole for the faucet was placed too close to the back of the...
6. Invest in luxury In a small space, it’s more likely you’ll be able to splash out on luxury materials, as you’ll need a much smaller quantity than for a larger room. It can sometimes have a bigger impact than the same material in a larger space, too. In a bathroom or kitchen, this could mean treating yourself to marble tiles, as shown here. Elsewhere, you could invest in a small piece of beautiful fabric to dress a petite window, or a richly detailed rug for a small living room.
Eclectic Bathroom 270K Saves | 115 Questions In contrast to the previous vintage look, this bathroom has a distinctly contemporary style. The black-framed shower door and industrial-style vanity unit are smart and on-trend. Versatile subway tile works with this look as perfectly as it does with a traditional design. The black grout is the key to updating it, as the sharp lines replicate the other elements in the room.
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