Trends New Zealand Trends Volume 32 No 4 New Zealand | Page 118

Bright and modern is one thing – bright,
modern and timeless may well be another.
Here, the choice of classic subway tiles in
an upbeat 1/3 offset pattern is a key element
in a crisp design that won’t fall from grace.
Replacing a tired, smaller version, this
roomy bathroom by designer Julie-Ann
Ross borrows space from an adjacent linen
cupboard to create a generous shower stall
and also provide plenty of room to move.
“The owner wanted an appealing and
enduring look so we went with a glossy
white tile laid in a third-offset pattern –

tricky for the tiler but flowing to the eye.
“We chose dark-toned resin grouting,
which makes the tiles pop but also avoids
any discolouration over time,” she says.
Contrasting the white tile, simple grey
tiles feature on the floor, nib wall, and bath
surround. The use of classic tiles, neutral
colours and an easy-to-switch wall decal
ensure the bathroom can keep pace with
Preceding and these pages: Appealing tilework, a
colourful wall decal, clever, compact storage and a
well-equipped shower all feature in this bathroom.

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colour trends without need to remodel.
Hidden storage comes in the form of an
inset side mirror cabinet and the nib wall
containing a push action storage cabinet.
This custom piece was by the designer.
The expanded shower stall has a low
wall niche to rest the foot in when shaving
legs, while the modern door slider mechanism complements the chrome tapware.
A multi-jet bath adds a pampering feel
to the space as does the ceiling-mounted
rainhead and the multi-flow shower. The
recessed television is viewed from the bath.