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Sparkling presence
With gold-plated fixtures, marble shower and floors and a sparkling
white gold mosaic wall tile, this bathroom exudes luxury
Even in the most high-spec bathrooms it’s
the unseen work that often has the greatest
impact. The time and effort poured into creating
the perfect backdrop in terms of light, and userfriendly layout will benefit the final design later.
Before this makeover by Jason Bonham of
Bonham Interiors, the old bathroom had dark,
oppressive tilework and was robbed of natural
light by a poorly situated opaque shower stall.
To optimise sunlight in the master ensuite,
the designer reoriented the room – taking out
half walls and moving others to simply let more
light in. However, build limitations meant the

plumbing had to remain where it was, making
it a highly involved task to relocate the facilities.
“Designed for the lady of the home, the brief
was simply for the space to shine like a diamond.
We took several approaches to this,” says Bonham.
The walls, including the shower stall’s internal walls and ceiling, are finished in a mosaic
white gold tile, while the fixtures and fittings
throughout are also surfaced in gold. The tiny
mosaics bounce light through the space, making
the most of the room’s limited natural lighting.
However, the bling effect doesn’t stop there
– several features add to the room’s sparkle.

Facing page: Right from the custom
entry door to the hardware, this
master suite by interior designer
Jason Bonham offers a luxurious
retreat.
Above: All that glisters – white gold
mosaic tiles, gold vanity handles
and even gold-plated accessories
all add to a sense of sheer luxury in
the high-end bathroom. In keeping
with the look, the Diamond Ring
chandelier is made from raw-cut and
faceted natural crystals.

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