Trends New Zealand Trends Volume 31 No 8 New Zealand | Page 111

Over and under
Japanese tiles create a dramatic woven effect on the walls of this new
bathroom, providing a bold textural contrast to the reflective surfaces
While master suites are often
designed as quiet sanctuaries,
this doesn’t mean they have
to recede into the background.
Sometimes a little visual punch
is just what’s needed to restore
the spirit.
For this bathroom, in an
older home extensively renovated by Nicholas Murray
Architects, that wow factor
is threefold – there’s the leafy
outlook, the large sculptural

composite stone bathtub, and
the decorative Japanese wall
tiles that line two walls.
Architect Dominic Kao
says the bathroom is open to
the master bedroom, so the
visual cues were important.
“This is why we made the
end wall a feature wall, with
Japanese Inax ceramic tiles
that have a woven, fabric-like
texture. The tiles wrap around
the corner, creating a backdrop

to the tub, and extend along
the side wall to frame the
vanity and mirrors.
“Visually, the tiles help to
break up the large surfaces in
the bathroom – they juxtapose
the sleek white fittings and
reflective elements.”
The sculptural oval form
of the bathtub is echoed by
the Corian vanity top, which
incorporates two moulded
handbasins.

These pages: Not all neutrals are
created equal – this new bathroom
teams decorative Japanese ceramic
tiles with sleek, glossy finishes and
white fixtures, contrasting both tone
and texture. The tiles wrap around
the walls, framing the view and the
vanity area.
Following pages: Two other key
materials are Corian – on the vanity –
and Caesarstone, which features on
the floor. These were chosen for their
purity and practicality.

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