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Light and playful
Designed for both children and adults, this bathroom features
asymmetrical elements and a play between straight and curved lines
Turning a potential negative into a positive is
an essential skill for a designer. On this guest
bathroom, Natalie Du Bois worked with a ceiling
of varying angles. Painting it white downplayed
its presence. However, the ceiling also provided a
starting point for a playful aspect of the design.
“We achieved a modern, interesting look
by continuing the asymmetrical composition of
the ceiling throughout the rest of the bathroom.
This is seen in the asymmetrical basin and in the
angled shape of the Egg freestanding bath.”
At the same time, the bathroom’s angular
lines are softened by Du Bois’ contrasting use of

curves, seen in the mirror, basin, toilet and bath.
One request of the client was for a practical
bath for small children to be bathed in – another
reason for choosing this low-level small bath.
“Although there aren’t any windows, only
two skylights, the bathroom had to feel light
and welcoming. To achieve this, we illuminated
focal points – the niches at the side of the shower
and bath have LED lights built in and floor lights
behind the tub give this a sculptural look.”
The sides walls have textured timber-look
porcelain tiles to give the space a warm natural
feel and bring balance to the long, narrow room.

Preceding pages: A glass showerstall
maximises the sense of space in this
guest bathroom by designer Natalie
Du Bois.
These pages: Working with irregular
ceiling planes, the designer both
quietened the angles with soft
tones and at the same time played
off their angular presence with an
asymmetrical bath and basin. The
smallish bath was chosen for easy
use by children, and the bath spout is
to one side to allow an adult to help.

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