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Above : Grain of truth – both the vanity ’ s front and the timber tile wall feature distinct , strong veining , creating a sense of detail and texture in the overall minimalist design . A rustic stool complements the sleek , minimalist lines of the hand-made cabinetry , while the white porcelain tile floors , deep engineered stone countertop and sculptural bathroomware bring a crisp , two-tone contrast
“ We also added a high level of custom modern woodworking detail in the bathroom – such as pelmets and refined draw interiors . As another example , the vanity ’ s recessed drawer pulls create a negative detail under the benchtop .”
With the kitchen and its plumbing directly underneath the new bathroom , reworking and rerouting the upstairs services was a tricky part of the project .
Ample storage had been another request – hence the generous drawers and the addition of another wall cabinet .
“ For a welcoming look , I introduced timber-look tiles on the feature wall and matching veneer joinery ,” says Klimova . “ Together , they create a warm , inviting feel and are off-set by the white tub and basin – which have similar forms .”
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