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NKBA DESIGN AWARDS 2015 CDS Best Bathroom Design winner Celia Visser ckd/cbdnz, pdinz Celia Visser Design Auckland Chapter Designer Designer statement Celia Visser ckd/cbdnz, pdinz Celia Visser Design Auckland [phone] [email protected] visserdesign.co.nz The client requested a room with timeless elegance and simplicity, in keeping with the planned alterations to a 1980s rural home. Cabinetry Quarter-cut American oak stained grey/ brown Vanity benchtop Corian Glacier White from Topline Benches Basin Axor Massaud vessel from Flow Imports Basin and shower tapware Hansgrohe Pura Vida from Flow Imports Hardware Blum Accessories Minimo Plumbline Toilet Catalano Sfera from Plumbline Lighting Designer; Lighthouse Remuera Wall paint Resene Half Bianca Floor tiles Pescara White from SpazioCasa Heated towel rail DC Short Siroco Photography Kallan MacLeod The main challenge was the size limitations of the space, together with the client’s desires, and the need to balance the room’s proportions. Simple forms of the rectangle, square and the oval inspired the solution. The focal point was a custom-designed rectangular timber vanity that emulates a table. The asymmetrical timber drawer was designed with the left side open to create a sense of space. This also shows off the feature rectangle tile that runs from the doorway across the horizontal plane and onto the adjacent vertical wall. This draws your eye up, opening up the room without protruding into or overpowering the space. The spectacular elliptical basin and stylish tapware were chosen to enhance the appeal of the asymmetrical form, making a statement piece on the table. The toilet was placed behind the door so that it isn’t the first point of view in the room. As requested by the clients, a large open shower was positioned on one side of the bathroom. The glass panel dividing the shower and the rest of the room was left clear and uncluttered to increase the feeling of space and openness. The tiles were carefully combined to evoke a sense of beauty and timelessness. Every element from the smallest detail to the largest decision has been well considered and chosen for the pleasure and luxury of the owners to enjoy this special, serene personal space. Judges’ comments Clean, simple lines are the hallmark of this bathroom. There is a clever use of vertical tile and design features in the cabinetry. The glass wall between the shower and vanity contributes to the open feel of the space. search | save | share at trendsideas.com