have a velvet finish and a pattern with a
look of fossil stone.”
In aesthetic terms, tying the new
rooms back to the rest of the interior was
naturally also a key aspect of the project.
“While the spaces had to be modern
and functional, we also wanted to respect
and maintain the traditional character of
the villa,” says Cornwell. “This included
retaining the cornices and skirting boards,
and classic-style door hardware.”
A picture rail 2.7m from the floor adds
another traditional villa element. The tiles
run up to the rail, visually reducing the
scale of the 3.4m-high walls. Above the
picture rail, the wall is painted Resene
Half Tea, matching the rest of the inte-
rior. French oak timber flooring also runs
through from the hall and main living
spaces into the guest toilet and laundry,
while both bathrooms have tiled floors.
Side lighting – in the form of vertical
strip lights – was chosen for the bathrooms
as it casts fewer shadows and offers better
light. Motion-activated lights under the
vanities provide a soft illumination.
Architect: Glen Cornwell ANZIA, Avery Team Architects
Ensuite vanity: Ravani, wall-hung, from Newtech
Ensuite benchtop: Washed oak ply from Newtech
Basin: Gala from Newtech
Taps: Hansgrohe from Flow Imports
Shower stall: Warmup complete shower solution
Toilet: Duravit ME by Starck from Metrix
Flooring: Manor Atelier engineered floorboards in
French Oak; Beren tiles from Tile Space
Walls: Beren tiles from Tile Space
Lighting: Multi-task Slim from Targetti
Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA)
Bathrooms – Highly Commended
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