Room of the Week: A Striking Marble Stars in a Family Bathroom
An unusual marble with green and red veining and textured tiles take this family bathroom next-level
In a Q&A format, we talk to the designers – and examine the creative thinking – behind some of Houzz’s most loveable rooms.
Brief
The original bathroom functioned perfectly well, but the client wanted to update it to a more contemporary design in keeping with the rest of the house (which I also redesigned).
Plus, the bathroom hadn’t been waterproofed properly originally and mould was beginning to develop in the limestone flooring slabs, and joists were starting to rot.
Starting point
Our client has a wonderful art collection and a deep appreciation for handmade works. We brought this element into what is often a clinical space through handmade tiles and handcrafted wall lights.
Thinking behind the arrangement of fixtures
We were locked into the existing plumbing to a certain extent, but it worked.
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The original bathroom functioned perfectly well, but the client wanted to update it to a more contemporary design in keeping with the rest of the house (which I also redesigned).
Plus, the bathroom hadn’t been waterproofed properly originally and mould was beginning to develop in the limestone flooring slabs, and joists were starting to rot.
Starting point
Our client has a wonderful art collection and a deep appreciation for handmade works. We brought this element into what is often a clinical space through handmade tiles and handcrafted wall lights.
Thinking behind the arrangement of fixtures
We were locked into the existing plumbing to a certain extent, but it worked.
Browse more beautifully designed Australian bathrooms
Key design aspects
Colour palette:
Materials palette and fixtures:
Colour palette:
- Calacatta Vagli Rosato marble from Peraway Marble, which has intricate veining that ranges in colour from green to red.
- Handmade Artisan Grey glazed ceramic wall tiles from Tiento Tiles.
- Evenex Pewter Oak timber veneer from Elton Group to the vanity.
Materials palette and fixtures:
- Fantini Icona Deco tapware from Rogerseller.
- Bath, basin and shower, all from Rogerseller.
- Custom mirror cabinet.
- Volker Haug wall lights.
What challenges did you work around?
The bath was a pretty snug fit, but we wanted it to be freestanding in order to open up the room more.
The tapware took six months to arrive (thanks, Covid!) and the whole process shut down during lockdown, with site visits restricted due to the number of people allowed on-site each day.
Your turn
Do you love marble in a bathroom? Tell us in the Comments below. And don’t forget to save your favourite images for inspiration, like this story and join the conversation.
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Craving more spaces where marble stars? Take a look at this Best of the Week: 40 Marble Marvels From Around the Globe
The bath was a pretty snug fit, but we wanted it to be freestanding in order to open up the room more.
The tapware took six months to arrive (thanks, Covid!) and the whole process shut down during lockdown, with site visits restricted due to the number of people allowed on-site each day.
Your turn
Do you love marble in a bathroom? Tell us in the Comments below. And don’t forget to save your favourite images for inspiration, like this story and join the conversation.
More
Craving more spaces where marble stars? Take a look at this Best of the Week: 40 Marble Marvels From Around the Globe
Answers by Jacquie Pask, interior designer at Moss Melbourne
Who lives here: A family of four
Location: Hampton, Victoria
Interior designer: Jacquie Pask at Moss Melbourne
Room size and purpose: A family bathroom measuring around eight square metres
Approximate budget: Around $45,000
Where did most of it go: On the marble
Which feature of Houzz Pro did you find most useful during this project?
The Mood Boards. We also love the feature where clients can choose to accept or decline a proposal.
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