Bold – but not overwhelming

Designed by Katie Scott, Sticks + Stones Design

From the designer:

Background & design brief

We were engaged to re-design two bathrooms and a powder room in this 2000s-era townhouse on one of Herne Bay’s most prestigious streets. 

For their private ensuite, the owners requested a glamorous, sumptuous look – with a double vanity, a large walk-in double shower, and a dedicated make-up area.

The existing bathroom was large, so there was no issue with space. However, the design was dated and impractical for their needs. 

A stand-alone bathtub took up a lot of space – and was redundant to their needs. 

The exiting vanity was in the darkest part of the room, and there was a full-height diagonal wall cutting the space into two. 

Plus, there was limited natural light, with only one wall containing windows.

Design solution & implementation

The existing bathroom was completely gutted. 

The removal of the diagonal wall required some structural work to be carried out in the ceiling. 

Light-bringing new layout

The new layout placed the double vanity unit and make-up area close to the windows – for natural light. 

The toilet, which couldn’t be moved, was given some privacy thanks to a new half-wall, topped by a reeded glass panel. 

A full-height wall of reeded glass now demarcates the shower and vanity spaces. 

This also allows natural light to penetrate deep into the bathroom.

Bold, simple palette

The palette is bold but simple, with travertine-look tiles and brass accents giving the glamour requested by the owners. 

Twin, brass-framed mirrors hang from the ceiling, with matching brass sconces from Powersurge illuminating the make-up area. 

Subtle LED lighting completes the look. 

The result delivers a modern, practical and sophisticated feel to the space, without overwhelming the senses.

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