Many elements can influence the look of a
bathroom, such as exactly who will be using it
and even how it relates to other bathrooms in
the home. These considerations, among others,
helped inform the look of this luxurious and
subtly toned bathroom, by architects Melonie
Bayl-Smith and Andrew Lee of Bijl Architecture.
This bathroom design is a careful response
to several factors, says Melonie Bayl-Smith.
“Located in a reinvented and extended lower
level of a cottage-style home, the new bathroom
serves two guest bedrooms and a living space
on this level. It’s also the bath retreat for the
home as the other bathrooms don’t have a tub.”
For this reason – and to contrast the light,
bright master ensuite upstairs – Bayl-Smith and
Lee went for a subtle variety of tones that would
appeal to a broad spectrum of tastes. The
emphasis is instead on textures and patterns.
“The owners liked the way the light catches
the herringbone-pattern tiles as it reminds them
of the textures and colours of an old London
mews, a look they were particularly fond of.”
This surface takes on different characters in
the room – dark and rich on the side where the
tub is positioned and lighter on the other side of
Above left: Concealed lighting under
the wall cabinetry washes down the
eye-catching herringbone tilework in
this bathroom by Bijl Architecture.
Shutters outside the shower window
conform to heritage regulations.
Above: Oak-look cabinet fronts
complement the subtle tones of the
herringbone tilework on this side of
the bathroom. On the other side of
the room – seen in reflection – the
zigzag tiles take on a darker appeal.
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