a space previously taken by one bedroom.
To achieve all of this there were some
challenges, including taking out fireplaces
in back-to-back bedrooms to create space
for the master ensuite.
Building code regulations also influ-
enced the design. With the external wall
of the new ensuite and the main bathroom
less than a metre from the boundary, the
cost of adding the required fire-rated win-
dows was beyond the budget.
“But because we were converting an
existing bedroom into the main bedroom,
we could keep the original window and
just frost it – so no fire rating was required,”
says Cornwell.
Fitting so much into the limited space
available required clever spatial solutions.
“To save space, we designed a galley
walk-through laundry leading to the main
bathroom. This had to be kept as compact
as possible to leave enough room for the
adjacent walk-in wardrobe and toilet.”
To achieve this, the dryer is wall-
mounted above the washing machine,
leaving space for a pull-out laundry
Above left and above: As part of a wider remodel
by architect and villa owner Glen Cornwell
of Avery Team Architects, this new children’s
bathroom is reached via a new walk-through
laundry. The washer and wall-mounted dryer are
positioned so they can’t be seen from the hallway.
Plan legend: 1 main bathroom, 2 master ensuite,
3 guest toilet, 4 laundry, 5 walk-in wardrobe
Following pages: A light-filled master ensuite was
also created as part of the renovation. The design
combines clean modern lines with touches of
traditional detailing, such as cornices.
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