The luxury of less
This modern master bathroom rethink keeps things simple, serene and yet
five-star sumptuous – touches of classic detailing tie back to the villa
When available renovation space is adequate
but a developer’s expectations are grand there’s
a way to both maximise the sense of spaciousness
and at the same time add hotel-style luxury. The
answer is about more thinking and less clutter.
This dramatic family bathroom renovation
forms part of the makeover of the whole villa by
residential property developer and project man-
ager Andy Blyth and architect Paul Leuschke.
“The existing bathroom had been a typically
under-considered villa affair with two step-up
showers, wood everywhere and worst of all a
cramped, claustrophobic feel,” says Leuschke.
“In its place, Andy Blyth wanted a wow-factor
bathroom with the look of a high-end design
you might expect in a five-star hotel.
“While the room was already a decent size, I
wanted to increase the feeling of space – both to
imply luxury and to give the bathroom a better
sense of proportion in relation to the high stud.”
The developer and architect took several
steps to achieve this, including the use of large-
format, marble-finish tiles on the floor and walls.
“While real marble would be a major hassle
to maintain, the porcelain tiles achieve the same
gracious effect and are extremely low upkeep.
Previous pages: Uninterrupted
swathes of marble-look porcelain
tiles provide a restful and luxurious
feel in this villa family bathroom
makeover by Leuschke Kahn
Architects and developer Andy Blyth.
These pages: A floor-to-ceiling glass
shower screen adds to the high-end
aesthetic and accentuates the room’s
high stud without interrupting the
view of the tileware. The curves of
the sculptural tub complement the
modern, soft-cornered vanity basins.
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