Trends New Zealand Trends Volume 32 No 2 New Zealand | Page 66

A client’s wish list can dictate the look of
a bathroom in more ways than one. When
a number of elements are requested, it can
impact on the space-planning and so have
an influence on the overall final aesthetic.
For this high-end ensuite, the owners
had asked designer Emma Morris for a
spacious, stylish, and functional bathroom
with all amenities, including a double
vanity, under-floor heating, and bidet.
The challenge with this bathroom was
organising the positioning of the various
items on her clients’ wish list – given the

narrow width of the space, says Morris.
“We set the freestanding bath in front
of the floor-to-ceiling window that we’d
designed as part of the wider house fit-out
– this created an easy indoor-outdoor link.
“Next, we hung the floating mirror
and the cantilevered, stained oak vanity
with Corian benchtop along the long wall.
This enhanced the overall sense of space,
while also helping to define the room.”
Another feature of the ensuite is
the large custom-designed Italian limestone shower, which includes a recessed

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tiled shelf. Morris’s design team worked
closely with the builder and plumber to
ensure the shower’s tricky construction
was finalised from early on in the piece.
“Our overall aim was to bring a feeling
of delicacy and warmth to the ensuite,”
says Morris. “This was achieved by the
choice of natural finishes – from the rich,
veined look of the limestone floor and
wall tiles to the custom-stained American
oak on the double vanity and wall-height
cabinetry. Glass doors on the shower add
to the overall sense of spaciousness.”