A pair of traditional bathrooms by Natalie Du Bois

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Subtly patterned tiles and wallpapers are teamed with modern fittings in these co-ordinated bathrooms by Du Bois Design

In this master bathroom, walls feature large tiles bathroom, home, interior design, property, real estate, room, sink, window, white, black — In this master bathroom, walls feature large tiles that have an iridescent floral mosaic pattern. All the bathrooms in the renovated home are decorated in shades of soft gray and black.

The vanity in the guest bathroom is painted bathroom, bathroom accessory, bathroom cabinet, bathroom sink, floor, flooring, home, interior design, plumbing fixture, product design, room, sink, tap, gray

The custom mirror in the guest bathroom features bathroom, floor, home, interior design, property, real estate, room, sink, tile, gray

Traditional bathrooms by Natalie Du Boi - bathroom, ceiling, floor, interior design, plumbing fixture, property, room, tile, wall, gray

The medicine cabinet has mirrors on both sides bathroom, ceiling, countertop, floor, home, interior design, kitchen, room, sink, gray

Traditional bathrooms by Natalie Du Boi - bathroom, ceiling, daylighting, floor, glass, interior design, plumbing fixture, product design, room, shower, tap, tile, wall, gray

Traditional bathrooms by Natalie Du Boi - bathroom, floor, home, interior design, room, tile, window, gray, black

Traditional bathrooms by Natalie Du Boi - bathroom, cabinetry, countertop, floor, interior design, kitchen, room, sink, gray, black

A freestanding tub with floor-mounted tub filler feature bathroom, floor, interior design, plumbing fixture, product design, room, tap, tile, window, white, black

Dark charcoal features in the family bathroom, on bathroom, ceiling, floor, home, interior design, real estate, room, gray, black

Finding design inspiration for bathrooms isn't always straightforward, but recognizing the need to provide visual continuity is a start.

When designer Natalie Du Bois of Du Bois Design set out to remodel three bathrooms and a powder room in this 1930s home, she was helped by the color palette of the kitchen, which she had redesigned.

"The owners loved the way the soft gray and dark charcoal tones in the kitchen suited the era of the house and decided they would like to continue these in the bathrooms," the designer says. "But it was also important to give each room its own identity, so there needed to be points of difference."

Du Bois introduced similar custom vanities to each main bathroom, which are reminiscent of traditional painted wood washstands, albeit with modern fittings. All the vanities have marble tops that have been sealed with a resin.

"In the master ensuite the vanity is painted in a soft champagne color, while the guest bathroom vanity is in lemongrass, and the family bathroom vanity is charcoal. These shades also feature elsewhere in each bathroom."

The designer added patterned wallpapers to the guest and family bathrooms, in soft tones of silver and lemongrass, and silver and white. Walls below the dado line feature white tiles with a delicate silver stripe.

"In contrast, walls in the larger master ensuite bathroom are tiled with extra-large 13in x 26in tiles that have a floral mosaic pattern. The tiles are iridescent the sparkle is amplified by a series of LED lights along the ceiling perimeter. The only wallpaper featuring in this bathroom is the dark charcoal wall behind the mirrored cabinet."

All the rooms have black floor tiles with textural irregularities. These provide a slight undulating, velvety feel underfoot underfloor heating enhances the sense of luxury.