7 ways wood delivers in a bathroom setting
Natural and sustainable, but not suitable for damp environments? Wrong! Modern treatments make wood the perfect ally in bathroom design – check out these examples
The pleasing lustre of natural wood; the durability of wood-look finishes; timber delivering texture; and even wood employed for strong visual contrast – these projects reflect the diverse and pleasing ways wood can come to the bathroom design party.
1. Making waves
Designer: Alan Bertenshaw, Matisse
Cabinetry: Vanity cabinetry and wall units – Dolcevita, in Natural Oak; Dolcevita open shelving in Natural Oak with black tinted glass shelving
Photography: Jamie Cobel
2. Natural impression
Designer: Dane Richardson, Dane Design
Cabinetry: Laminex Impressions, Natural Teak Nuance Finish
Photography: Ange Wall
3. Warmth of oak
Designer: Rarebirds Interiors
Cabinetry: Custom, oak panelled
Photography: Kelsie Barley
4. Looking the part
Designer: CSA Craig Steere Architects
Cabinetry: Navurban – Balmoral veneer
Photography: Jody D'Arcy
5. White loves wood (strong contrast helps impaired vision owner)
Designer: Strachan Group Architects (SGA)
Cabinetry: Custom designed in spotted gum; supplied by Philbe Design
Ceiling: timber
Photography by Simon Wilson
6. Warm and timeless
Designer: Giorgi
Vanity/benchtop: Prime Oak Wood Matt, Polytec, by Three Dimensional Cabinets
Wallcovering: Prime Oak Wood Matt, Polytec
Photography: Alex Reinders
7. 'Because it's beautiful'
Designer: Shelley Cattle, for Fowler Homes Waikato
Cabinetry: Plumbline Forma Opaco – fluted wood finish
Photography: Arie Stokes
Story by: Trendsideas
Home kitchen bathroom commercial design
Eclecticism over uniformity
Coastal connections
Familiar yet dramatically different