Brigid Arnott
Dated and unappealing, this guest bathroom was given new life with coastal charm.
Pink laminated built-in cupboards and were all that this bathroom had going for it – not a lot! The space included a laundry and homeowners Jo and Jason started by ripping out tiles and dismantling storage shelves, replacing them with Weathertex panelling, plus a feature wall of Moroccan mosaic tiles from Naturally Tiles & Bathware.
Cabinetmaker Patrick Silver also erected a panelled blade wall to screen the toilet from sight and a large vanity cabinet was designed by Beachwood, custom-made from reclaimed Australian hardwood to fit into the adjacent laundry area.
A new butler sink completes the look. For the second vanity unit, they sourced an original Chinese elm console and had a chic bowl basin added to the piece. Accessories from Beachwood, such as the rope frame mirror and bamboo ladder tie into the coastal look.
Budget Breakdown
Basins: ‘Roman’ butler sink, $990, Kasso Gianni ‘Ovale’ above-counter basin, $199 both Naturally Tiles & Bathware, (02) 9999 0371.
Vanity consoles: Chinese elm console, $950, custom reclaimed timber cabinet, $1650, both Beachwood, (02) 9918 7162.
Wall & floor tiles: ‘Batick’ Moroccan wall tiles in ‘Misty Grey’, $94/sqm, ‘Cemento Grigio’ porcelain floor tiles, $54.90/sqm, all Naturally Tiles & Bathware, (02) 9999 0371.
Wall panelling: Weathertex ‘Ecogroove Selflok’ panelling in Smooth, $40.42/plank, Bunnings (03) 8831 9777.
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