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Bathroom design

Sharon Martin
Sharon Martin
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Colour scheme - soft grey

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White on White

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Penny tiles white on white

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Plant

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2. Make windows as big as you canEnsuites are often designed adjacent to the side of house, so you can generally incorporate a window into the design. The sides of many homes are often the most private spaces because they usually face a wall or fence on the boundary line. If this is the case for you, rather than incorporate a small window into your ensuite, why not glaze an entire wall. Not only can this bring a touch of greenery into your ensuite, but it will also make a small space feel larger. For a special touch, consider incorporating a sliding door into the glazed wall so you can step outside too.

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1. Consider using the same colour tiles for floors and wallsChoosing the same colour tiles for the floor and walls – even if they’re different shapes – will make a small ensuite feel much larger. If you can only tile walls to a certain height, consider painting the plaster above the tiled section in the same colour as the tiles. Tip: If you love the look of stone but it’s out of your budget, consider an affordable ceramic tile that mimics the look and feel of stone.See more stunning contemporary bathrooms

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Who is an established Australian architect/designer you admire?I love John Wardle’s residential work, it has soul.

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Lighting to recess

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Colour palette

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Black White wood

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Dark tiles work well with lots of light

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European Laundry in bathroom

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Mondrianesque

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Greenery outside bathroom

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Sink

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Niche lighting

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Window treatment incorporated well

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Travertine

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Window to plants & colour palette

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Glass sliders

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Penny tiles - but impractical?

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