This Queenslander home has had several renovations and it was now time for the main bathroom to shine.
Having an aesthetically pleasing view into the bathroom when the door is open (as this is seen immediately upon entering the home) was an important consideration, as well as making the space appealing to visitors. To create the feeling of a powder room, a dividing wall was used to separate the vanity and toilet from the wet area.
Vinyl wallpaper was also used to zone the space and give it wow factor. The view from the front door of the home is now of the timber veneer vanity unit and green feature tiled partition wall, not of the toilet. The shower side of the partition wall has a storage niche, the shower mixer and a hook for easy access to a towel when in the shower. The wall and niche size were determined by tile sizes to limit cuts and result in a neater finish. The generous hidden bathroom zone is well ventilated by the window and exhaust fan.
Maximising airflow in the space has been achieved by installing a louvre window with frosted glass blades for privacy. The partition wall has been built no higher than required so that light from the window can reach the whole room. The tiled wall ledge visually breaks up the full wall of neutral tile, overlapping both zones and providing a connection between the two. Wall tiles are gloss, helping to reflect light throughout the space.
Matt porcelain floor tiles with a stone-look organic style were used with the green tiles, varying in shade to create a country/coastal aesthetic. This look extends to the oak timber veneer on the vanity unit and handmade ceramic basin.
This project was nominated for the KBDI Design Awards 2024 in the small bathrooms category. The KBDI Design Awards program is a well-established and highly regarded event held annually to showcase Australia’s top kitchen and bathroom designers.
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Photographer Eloise Van Riet-Gray