My three sons
Combining existing spaces and throwing out the bath creates a functional bathroom for three teenage boys featuring a modern twist on a rustic air
Designed by Kira Gray, Fyfe Kitchens
From the designer:
The setting
- A family of five – mum, dad and three teenage boys
- Family home nestled in the rural country hills
- Earthy lodge aesthetic, timber and schist stone accents throughout the home
Scope of project
Renovation to involve separate toilet and bathroom utilised as guest bathroom and the main shower/bathroom for the boys.
Owner requests
- Combine toilet/bathroom into one space – lose the bath
- A functional space for three teenage boys
- A warm modern twist on a rustic earthy aesthetic
- To be on view from kitchen (when door open) – did not want to see toilet
- Include display for ornaments
- Towel storage
- Two basins and a large shower
- Keep existing windows
- Deal with a very high angled 4-5m stud height
Response
Walls and timber ceilings were removed to combine both spaces, and proportionately lowered to 2.7 flat.
Layout was reconfigured for functionality.
The natural porcelain floor tile was continued through from the kitchen for consistency/warmth, and applied to two walls.
A gloss tile reminiscent of stone/moss was applied to feature walls for a modern earthy aesthetic.
Now dark stained timber cabinetry combines display and towel storage upon entering – this continues to form the privacy screen to the toilet in the shape of fins spaced evenly apart, not to enclose.
The timber vanity is substantial and masculine connecting with the cabinetry opposite.
Bold gun metal vessel basins/tapware sits beautifully against the tiles.
A large shower has plenty of standing space, with recesses for soaps/shampoo.
A moody elegance is created with lighting to the cabinetry and space.
Credit list
Designer
Mirrored cabinets
Benchtop
Lighting
Floor/wall tiles
Accessories
Vanity
Hardware
Basin
Shower enclosure
Toilet
Lighting
Awards
Home kitchen bathroom commercial design
Character strengths
Slender meets stylish
Natural connections