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NKBA DESIGN AWARDS 2015
Creative Excellence Bathroom Award
winner
Davinia Sutton/Sam Lawrence
Detail by Davinia Sutton
Canterbury Chapter
Designer
Designer statement
Davinia Sutton/Sam Lawrence
Detail by Davinia Sutton Ltd
Christchurch
(03) 356 2722
[email protected]
daviniasutton.com
This renovation created a serene, sensual
ensuite bathroom using space gained
from a poorly functioning wardrobe. It
was part of a major remodel of the entire
master bedroom wing, which has been
transformed into a private sanctuary for
the clients.
Cabinetry
American White Oak by Prime Panels
with Tekton edges
Handles/feet
Recessed finger pulls; Katalog
Vanity top/bath recess insert
Marine ply with Prime Art veneer;
American white oak with 2mm Tekton
edges
Vanity basins
Progetto Teorema Vessel
Vanity tapware
Paini Cox
Shower heads
Hansgrohe Raindance
Hardware
Blumotion
Bath
Progetto Ava Stone freestanding
Bath tapware
Progetto Tube
Tiles
Provenza Miscela Sabia from European
Ceramics; Provenza Composto Sabbia
from European Ceramics
Toilet
Catalano Sfera 52
Photography
Stephen Goodenough
The bathroom needed to feature
clean lines and textural finishes, with
attractive, yet simply styled fittings and
fixtures. There was also a requirement
for twin basins, a walk-in shower,
freestanding bath and toilet.
The existing space needed some
tweaking due to the existing roofline,
which was low in places. This
determined the room layout.
Natural light from a shuttered window
floods a dual walk-in shower that takes
centre stage at one end of the room. The
space enhances the room’s symmetry
and benefits from the extra height
created by the roof gable.
Twin vanity bowls sit on a custom-made
piece of furniture that provides plenty
of storage. Further storage is available in
the mirror cabinet.
The freestanding bath sits opposite the
vanity, with a timber-lined niche rebated
into the tiled wall. This is the perfect
place for candles and a glass of wine.
The palette is kept simple with the mix
of finishes providing a sense of warmth
and personality. While the design uses
all the available space, the careful play
on form and finish ensures the desired
sense of luxury.
Judges’ comments
This renovation had an awkward roofline
to deal with, and was a difficult room to
get light into. An innovative approach
to the design has made best use of
the space, and this is enhanced by an
accomplished selection of materials. The
vanity in particular is a beautiful piece
of design.
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