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says Dryland . “ They already had a large spa just outside , so there was no need for a bath .”
The designer says that homeowners had found the tiles they wanted for themselves .
“ These were large , with a rusty metallic finish , and the owners wanted the whole bathroom to be designed around them ,” she says . “ They also wanted the ceiling tiled , to give the feeling of being inside a metal container .”
Continuing with the requested theme , the designer specified a custom double vanity in gloss black , with a slight metallic fleck running through it . The vanity top is black granite , in a leather finish , and again this has a hint of a metallic speckle to it . To finish the piece , the designer fitted two black under-mounted sinks , which the owners had sourced from abroad .
“ Originally , we picked a white toilet , but that was changed to black ,” says Dryland . “ Even the toilet paper is black !”
The whole design process was extremely collaborative , with the homeowners suggesting and sourcing many of the fixtures and finishes that give the bathroom its unique feel .
One of the most unusual features is the door into the space , which has been painted with a
Above left : Choice of materials in this bathroom by designer Hayley Dryland contribute to the sense of drama . Rusty-look tiles on the walls , floors and ceiling create an enveloping feeling of being inside a metal container .
Above : Even the black wall-hung toilet is a sculptural event in this quirky , individualistic design .
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