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family at meal times, and has the other big
advantage of making the entire area feel
significantly larger than it actually is.”
With the kitchen on show to the dining
area and lounge beyond, much of its messy
functionality is tucked away out of sight.
The dishwasher is integrated and drawers
were chosen for their superior accessibility
over cupboards, including at the kitchen’s
internal corner and in the adjacent pantry.
“While the bathroom remained in its
original place this was another tricky focus
in terms of space. A shower was a must,
but the owners didn’t want this set over
a bath for safety reasons. So the tub was
taken out, gaining valuable floor space.”
To free-up even more room, Higham
designed a shower stall with doors that fold
back into the corner. Large, flowing floor
and wall tiles, recessed mirror cabinets and
a discreet channel drain in the shower, all
add to the room’s feeling of spaciousness.
With many areas reorganised, opened
up and improved in terms of both their
flow and functionality, the home is now
a perfect fit for its growing young family.
Legend: 1 entry, 2 kitchen, 3 dining, 4 living, 5
lounge, 6 study, 7 bedroom, 8 bathroom, 9 toilet,
10 laundry, 11 deck, 12 porch, 13 garage
Following page, left and right: As in other areas
of the modest-sized home, maximising bathroom
space was also vital. Large-format floor and wall
tiles blur the edges of the space visually, bringing
a feeling of more space. The large-format tiles
were also chosen in response to the clients’ desire
for minimal grout lines for easy cleaning and
durability. The custom shower doors tuck back in
to the wall, giving more usable floor space when
the shower is not being used.
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