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To achieve this, we combined the dressing room
with the bathroom and introduced a row of
windows at the end of the space. These look
out to a mature oak tree – the leafy view can be
seen in the master bedroom and from the entire
upper level.”
The windows rise above a run of mirrors
punctuated by vertical strip task lighting. A
curved ceiling adds to the light, airy feel.
To optimise use of the space, Italian-made
full-height cabinets line the bathroom walls.
And while most contain the owners’ clothing,
one conveniently houses the laundry chute.

An open, glass-topped bureau in dark wood,
by the same Italian cabinet company, sits at a
rakish angle in the middle of the room, bringing a sense of ample casual space. Overall space
planning was critical to achieving the feeling of
openness required, says Murray.
“At the end of the bathroom – away from the
bedroom – we set recessed niches on each side.
In one is a spacious modern shower stall with
colourbacked glass and in the other, the toilet
and bidet.”
Both niches have sliding glass doors with
chrome fittings that match the upstands.

Above left and top: An open bureau
takes centre stage in this combined
bathroom and dressing room
by architect Nick Murray. Italian
cabinetry accentuates the height
of the room and provides ample
storage.
Above: The well-connected master
suite occupies the new top floor
of the contemporary extension.
Engineered wood floors feature in
most areas of the large home.

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