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A major remodelling project presented an opportunity to be a little playful with the colour and design of this children's wing

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A view of a bathroom designed by CG&S Design Build.
A view of a bathroom designed by CG&S bathroom, blue, ceiling, home, interior design, lighting, purple, room, blue
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A view of a bathroom designed by CG&S bathroom, blue, ceiling, home, interior design, purple, room, black
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Creating a fun space for children doesn't need to break the bank. Often, all that's required is a little lateral thinking and a fresh approach to the way colour is used.

The children's wing in this house is in an extension that was part of a major remodelling project. Designed by Stewart Davis of CG&S Design Build, the wing includes a girl's bedroom and ensuite bathroom, and two further boys' bedrooms with a shared bathroom.

Davis says that because the house was not very old, there was an opportunity to start afresh in terms of styling.

"The house is a sophisticated urban country house, surrounded by green pasture. The setting provided the inspiration for the design aesthetic," he says.

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A view of a bathroom designed by CG&S bathroom, blue, ceiling, home, interior design, lighting, purple, room, blue
A view of a bathroom designed by CG&S Design Build.

This is reflected in the painted cabinetry, and the mix of panelled doors with flush drawers. But, Davis says, for the children's' rooms, practicality was also a key concern.

"The finishes needed to be durable, hence the choice of concrete floors, tiled walls, laminate vanity tops and painted cabinets and walls. A painted finish can be easily repaired if necessary."

In each room, the painted surfaces extend from the walls to the ceilings a deliberate ploy to create a more interesting and intimate space. Even the air conditioning vents are painted to blend in.

"This is a strategy we commonly use," says Davis. "Uninterrupted colour helps to define and contain a space."

A view of a bathroom designed by CG&S bed, bed frame, bed sheet, bedroom, ceiling, furniture, home, interior design, pink, purple, room, suite, wall, purple, black
A view of a bathroom designed by CG&S Design Build.

The architect also introduced bulkheads around the edge of the ceilings in the bathrooms. These shapes not only create a sense of solidity, but also help define specific areas, such as the vanity and shower stall.

Accent walls and coloured tiles further enliven the bathrooms.

"To make it a fun space, we tried to be a little playful and daring," says Davis. "But at the same time we didn't want the decor to date and have to be renewed again in five years. These bathrooms will be just as suitable for the children when they are older."

Credit list

Builder
CG&S Design Build
Cabinetry
Amazonia Custom Cabinetry
Taps and shower fittings
Moen
Flooring
Stained concrete
Vanity tops
Wilsonart laminate
Basins
Proflo
Toilets
Toto Carusoe
Lighting
Juno

Story by: Trendsideas

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