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NKBA DESIGN AWARDS 2015 People’s Choice Award – Bathroom winner Rachel Barnes Ingrid Geldof Design Canterbury Chapter Designer Designer statement Rachel Barnes Ingrid Geldof Design Christchurch [phone] [email protected] igd.co.nz The clients’ desire for this holiday home ensuite was for a relaxing room that included a bath, double vanity with good storage, and separate spaces for toilet and shower. Having two doors into the ensuite allows a good flow between the bedroom and dressing room. There is also an exterior door leading to a private landscape. Vanity Solid American white oak with matching veneer insert panels Vanity top Alarti marble by Trethewey Artisan Stone Basins Happy D by Duravit Wall cupboards/mirror unit White lacquered with mirrored fronts, glass shelves Hardware Blum Bath Vieques by Agape with dark grey surround; teak timber accessories Shower Frosted glass with white finish, brushed stainless steel handles and hinges Tapware and shower mixers Pipe by Boffi WC Happy D by Duravit Lighting Cube over vanity; Bloc above bath; anddownlights with white trim, all from ECC; LED uplighting from Brightlight Wall tiles Alarti sandblasted marble; Elba mosaics, both by Artedomus. Floor tiles Belgium bluestone by Artedomus Photography The bath is a modern take on a traditional tin bath, providing a relaxed yet sophisticated look. Its dark grey exterior stands out against the pale marble mosaics. Frosted glass doors and freestanding walls conceal the shower and toilet from the main space. The clients wanted a natural soft look, so sandblasted marble wall tiles and mosaics were selected to contrast with the aged bluestone floor. The tapware, accessories and feature lights all have a matt stainless steel finish. The bath and shower mixers have red handles that add a pop of colour to the room, which otherwise has a sophisticated, soft colour palette. The vanity is s VV