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2 CB Ensuite Shower Room

The brief

An Initial Consultation with these clients, revealed a desire to find a way for the family home to reflect their bohemian tastes, have striking elements and remain elegant. 

We began a process of spatial planning and provided both 2d & 3d images for 3 bathrooms and a laundry room.

The Master Ensuite has a unique and stunning view from the shower of the ocean and Rangitoto Island. The natural inclination would be to have nothing detract from the view
and work with a neutral palette. My proposal was to create a dramatic shower area, that encased and enveloped while framing the spectacular view.

There was also a tall order to respect. No marble or stone tiles. How to create texture and interest without these classics?
This client purchased his “Skhy” apartment with impeccable design credentials and views across Auckland city. The robust architecture with concrete framing and the elegant interior finishes are resolved.

Our role was to recommend all new furniture and homewares that meet the architecture and reflect the occupant. Ensuring functionality in a smaller footprint is our beginning, starting with the spatial layout. Cathryn provided 2d and 3d images with 3 options for the main living area layout. Then did a walk through together, with a measuring tape handy, to envision how the plan would work in person.

Having discussed ideas and taken a brief for the overall look we provided a concept document with images that reflected the type of materials and colours discussed. We return to the “palette” each time a decision is made, to ensure it is in keeping with the scheme.

When starting with a clean slate, the craft is in putting together furniture and homewares in such a way that looks layered and gathered over time.
 This unique blend of interior items was created by Cathryn using more than 20 different suppliers. Original artwork selections confirmed the direction of the project as we injected saturated colour and texture into the space.

Rugs, bedding, throws, cushions, lighting and trays added detail and layering, whilst leaving room for additional personal touches. Plants add softness to the interior and the outdoors is
a calm oasis for those balmy evenings.

The mood is strongest in the evening as the lights come on in the city and are dimmed inside the apartment…
Project designed and implemented by Cathryn Davey | Design contractor to The Style House

The method

The design process is a case of getting the layout right, then allowing space for things to change and evolve when looking at the materials and these clients fully invested in the discussions and there were many visits to the tile shops and palettes put together.

The front runner for the shower tile became this dramatic dark emerald green with subtle copper tones. Now that we had the “hero” piece, we could get to work on resolving the rest of the scheme.

Putting together 4 tiles in one bathroom, is not for the feint hearted and these clients challenged the thinking and crucially, also listened. Scale of tile, grout colour, the vanity finishes, lighting and tapware are selected as a whole.
The Method - Castor Bay Edits Bathroom Tiles
The Result - Castor Bay Shower

The result

Connecting this client with our bathroom renovation specialist meant that they got the right professionals and trusted trades, who were also grateful that all tiles and overall scheme was selected before work began.

The result is magical.
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