BEHIND THE SCENES: The Barefoot Bay Cottage Bathroom Renovations.
When we began designing the Barefoot Bay Cottage we had a desire to create a home which had ultimate ‘holiday at home’ vibes. As a home which was to become a boutique accommodation property in Byron Bay we wanted to design something which would stand the test of time but also be our own interpretation of the quintessential Byron getaway. With tones and textures of the Byron hinterland featured in other areas of the home, the bathrooms became a space where we wanted to play with natural textures and create a soothing perfect for rejuvenation. With some very tired existing bathrooms this called for a complete re-design and even relocation of the existing spaces!
The main bathroom was previously very lack lustre and unappealing, it really needed some work! We started with creating a refined and pared back palette by adding natural tones and textures. We turned to Earp Bros to use their iconic timber look tiles - these look exactly like timber but are actually porcelain tiles. We choose the Minnesotta Plank tile in ‘Ash’ on the walls and the Moov tile with an antislip finish on the floor. These formed the perfect neutral backdrop for our fresh white accents of joinery, curtain, shutters, bath and basin, and our stunning vintage Indian buffet which became our beautiful vanity.
Using luxury tapware and fittings was a must for this home, the space needed to feel unapologetically luxurious and high quality. For this we turned to two of our favourites in the industry - Rogerseller and Apaiser. We chose the Sublime bath which is handcrafted from natural Australian minerals by Apaiser - it has the most sublime rich stone feel. This was pared with the Pinch Collection of tapware in ‘graphite’ designed by Rogerseller which feels incredible to the touch and looks even better.
Here is a rundown of the bath ware products we used:
SUBLIME 1700 BATH IN "GLACIER" FROM APAISER
STRATA SHOWER ARM AND ROSE IN "GRAPHITE" FROM ROGERSELLER
PINCH SHOWER MIXER FROM ROGERSELLER
SANCTUM HAVEN BASIN IN "GLACIER" FROM APAISER
PINCH TAPWARE IN "GRAPHITE" FROM ROGERSELLER
We also needed the main bathroom to serve two purposes -it needed to be a luxurious bathing space but also have a fully functioning laundry and linen space. However, seeing a pile of laundry while you’re relaxing in the bath didn’t quite fit our “luxury” brief! We needed to find a way of both softening the space but also cover up the utility. Using a floor to ceiling curtain was the perfect choice that also allowed us to accentuate the height of the ceilings and give a spa vibe to the room. We choose a white sheer curtain from the team at DIY Blinds which glides effortlessly on a custom curved track tucking in neatly beside the laundry area, which means when the laundry is in use the curtain can be tucked completely out of sight.
Here is a rundown of the finishes and furnishings we used
WALL TILE "MINNESOTA ASH PLANK" FROM EARP BROS
FLOOR TILE "MOOV GREY NON SLIP" FROM EARP BROS
CURTAINS + SHUTTERS FROM DIY ONLINE BLINDS
JOINERY IN 'MODESTY WHITE" PAINT FROM HAYMES PAINT
CURTAINS + SHUTTERS FROM DIY ONLINE BLINDS
LAUNDRY COUNTERTOP "CLOUDBURST CONCRETE" FROM CAESARSTONE
VINTAGE VANITY FROM WATERTIGER
ROTATING MIRROR FROM THE DESIGN HUNTER
The ensuite bathroom in the master suite was a complicated space to approach as we were creating both a master bedroom and ensuite from the existing living room! Due to the speed of the build we wanted to leave all of the existing windows and doors in place. The final solution was to tuck an open shower behind the wall hung robes which allowed us to keep the bathroom feeling open whilst also maintaining a feeling of privacy. We wanted to give this space a slightly different feel to the main bathroom. As it was open into the master suite, we wanted to add a little more detail and interest to the tiling and chose Tanzania Nut in “Ice” from Earp Bros to provide a complimentary finish to the sage green wall colour from Haymes (“Gulf”). We continued with the same range of tapware and bathware in this space as given the smaller nature of the Cottage, it was important to maintain consistency throughout the home.
SHUTTERS FROM DIY ONLINE BLINDS
WALL TILE "TANZANIA NUT in ICE" FROM EARP BROS
FLOOR TILE "MOOV GREY NON SLIP" FROM EARP BROS
VINTAGE VANITY FROM WATERTIGER
ROTATING MIRROR FROM THE DESIGN HUNTER
STRATA SHOWER ARM AND ROSE IN "GRAPHITE" FROM ROGERSELLER
PINCH SHOWER MIXER FROM ROGERSELLER
SANCTUM HAVEN BASIN IN "GLACIER" FROM APAISER
PINCH TAPWARE IN "GRAPHITE" FROM ROGERSELLER
AMERICAN OAK TOWEL RAIL FROM THE DESIGN HUNTER
