Strong, semi-industrial and minimalist,
the main bathroom and master ensuite in
this project share features and finishes.
Designer and homeowner James Collins
created the complementary spaces.
“The industrial-look family bathroom is
both attractive and practical,” says Collins.
“The design makes the most of available
space with three zones – a wash area,
shower and toilet – all separated by 2.4m-
high partition walls.”
On entering the bathroom, the eye is
drawn by an elegant freestanding tub with
a chrome floor-mounted spout. The bath
is located under a large picture window,
overlooking the jungle-inspired garden.
Another eye-catching feature is the
custom precast cantilevered concrete
vanity with contrasting timber veneer
drawers and bright, white display shelves.
However, the bathroom’s engaging
ambience is largely down to the concrete-
look, large-format porcelain tiles that cover
the shower and toilet zones, together with
other walls and the floors.
In keeping with the 600 x 600mm-tiles,
Previous pages and above left: Concrete-look tiles
on floors and walls create a moody ambience in
this contemporary family bathroom – one of a
pigeon pair of bathing spaces addressed in this
project by Collins W Collins. The enveloping effect
is heightened by a concrete vanity benchtop and
frameless mirrors, which reflect the tilework but
which visually disappear themselves.
Top: The tub is placed under the picture window
so the bather can enjoy the tropical garden
Above: Both toilet and shower have their own
niches, all finished in the same uniform tilework.
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