Boutique ablutions

Designed by Natalie Du Bois, Du Bois Design

From the designer:

• This bathroom was designed purely for my homeowners’ overnight guests to use.
• The owners wanted their guests to enjoy the same comforts as if they were staying in a quaint boutique hotel.
• The property backs onto a park so I tried to make the most of the forest view – suggesting the new windows be made in clear glass with shutters to provide privacy.
• By placing the vanity mirror directly opposite the window, a guest can enjoy the view from the reflection as well as when using the shower.

• The large shower was positioned behind a tiled wall which provided a large open area to shower in and privacy if someone else wanted to use the vanity at the same time.
• The vanity has a vessel basin with a high goose neck kitchen mixer tap instead of a bathroom mixer so guests can fill their kettle or grab a glass of water without having to visit the main kitchen.
• The colour scheme is kept neutral to work in with the rest of the home’s modern interior.
• Dark linear tiles are laid vertically to create interest and pattern and these are teamed up with large rustic textured stone porcelain tiles.

• A duo of soft pendant lights are positioned asymmetrically to the basin to add softness to the room.
• A long shelf is positioned below the vanity benchtop for guest towels while a deep drawer stores other items, like spare toilet rolls.
• The toilet is set behind the door, so it is hidden from view but takes in the views out the window towards the trees.

Designed by: Du Bois Design

Story by: Trendsideas

Photography by: Olivia Atkinson