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The remodelling of this bathroom was part of a major apartment renovation. The brief from the clients was all about enduring design, relaxation, and creating a sense of calm and tranquility in a refreshingly modern way.

A must-have was a stand-alone bath as the centrepiece of the room ā€“ an easy enough request in normal circumstances. However, the design challenge here was the inability to change the position of the original plumbing. Also, the lack of maintenance elevators dictated that all products and joinery needed to be carefully considered in the design process to fit within the tight space of the public lifts.

The concave, wall-mounted tub filler was designed to appear as a sculptural object floating on textured feature panel, from which water cascades into the tub. This sculptural element is carried through into the shower column.

Resembling an item of furniture, the custom-designed vanity has twin vessel basins and mirror-mounted tapware. The textured feature panel between the sinks matches that behind the bath.

The glass mirror panes are strategically placed to intensify the reflection of the space, whilst LED up-lighting illuminates the luxury fittings, so that when all other lighting in the bathroom is turned off the walls surrounding the bath glow like a soulful retreat.

Celia Visser Design
Auckland

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Professional

Celia Visser lives and breathes design. Her passion for innovation and quality is matched only by her commitment to client satisfaction. Within the kitchen design industry, she is highly respected for her consistency and innovation ā€“ qualities that have won her multiple awards.

When Celia first walks into a home, she quickly assesses its potential. She listens to her clients and takes on board their lifestyle, family circumstances and the ambience they want to create within their home. This is what guides her unique designs.

Her goal is for her clients to come home to a place they can relax in, and at the same time is beautiful space that suits their individuality. She loves designing homes with soul and that X Factor.

Celia is inquisitive ā€“ always seeking fresh creative stimulation. Her weekends are spent scouring magazines, shops and markets for inspiration and quirky ideas, and she travel often overseas. She is equally focused on the business side of her company, and strives for excellence in all areas.

ā€‹Celia has been in the design and construction industry for 25 years, and is currently a member of the Certified Designers Society, NKBA and DINZ.