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Above: Black external wall slats in the middle of
the bay window are revealed when the operable
mirror slides to one side, admitting fresh air. The
spa pool can be glimpsed through the wood blinds
and a door to the right, also with slatted elements,
is just two steps from the outdoor feature.
Facing page, top: The floor plan shows how the
shower doubles as a privacy screen for the toilet.
Entry into the room is through a sliding glass door.
Far right: The tiled benchtop has an upturned
Jarrah edge reminiscent of the new bulkhead
above it.

This also features stained macrocarpa slats
and has a reflective stainless steel backing,
adding a feeling of space to the room.
Extending the reinvented bathroom’s
natural feel, an unsightly bulkhead above
the vanity was concealed with an upwardcurving wing form finished in a rich Jarrah
veneer. This is also reminiscent of a canoe
hull – the designer has a boating background and the home is near the sea. The
pleasing shape is echoed on the tapering,
upward-turned nosing on the countertop
in the same veneer.

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The tropical, slatted-wood aesthetic is
continued with an internal sliding mirror
in the bay window. When the mirror isn’t
in use it can slide off to one side, revealing the external timber slats behind. The
design lets fresh air flow into the bathroom
without loosing the sense of privacy. Slat
blinds either side complete the picture.
While most elements were specifically
designed for this renovation, the existing
vanity was retained, painted Resene Black
Sheep and given a durable tile countertop.
The overall look is warm and welcoming.