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Takapuna Classic Ensuite

Du Bois Design Ltd is proud to present the Takapuna Classic Ensuite, a stunning example of creating a unique look for a bathroom renovation. Highly commended by the TIDA in 2020, this project showcases the craftsmanship and classic design that Du Bois Design Ltd is renowned for. 

Part of a full interior renovation, this ensuite was designed to capture a sense of nostalgia. A wall of individual antiqued mirrored panels were carefully planned and templated to fit four equal rows across the wall, with a custom designed flush fitting bevelled octagonal mirror adding a special and unique touch. The clients wanted a storage solution that was unobtrusive, so the tall storage cabinet was designed with extra depth, blended away and painted the same navy blue as the walls. 

The use of large, light Carrara porcelain tiles for both the floors and walls provided a sense of spaciousness which was further highlighted by the dark navy walls, creating a beautiful contrast. Behind the mirrored wall lies a large shower providing an ample private space for showering, with the beautiful quality Perrin and Rowe chrome fixtures adding even more shine to the room.

Completed
2019
Awards
Highly Commended - 2020

Products used in Takapuna Classic Ensuite

About the
Professional

Multi award-winning designer, Natalie Du Bois, founded Du Bois Design in 2007. Her bespoke design practice is founded and focussed on creating kitchens, bathrooms and interiors that are completely ‘in tune’ with her clients. Each of her designs is unique – aesthetically, practically and ergonomically aligned to the individual and the space it occupies.

“My clients may not know what they want when they first meet me. My job is to ask questions and to understand exactly what they are asking for and what will make them happy. This is why I make every job different, created specifically for the individual.”

Qualifications & Experience

• Over 20 years work experience in kitchen, bathroom and interior design
• Qualified Interior Designer
• A member of the National Kitchens and Bathroom Association (NKBA), with five years volunteering on the Auckland committee
• A member of the Certified Designers Society (CDS)
• International design experience working for several leading interior and kitchen design companies in South Africa, England and New Zealand • A member of The Designers Institute of New Zealand (DINZ)

Recognition & Exposure

• Winner of over 25 kitchen, bathroom and interior design awards, both here in New Zealand and in Europe
• Front covers features on local and international interior design magazines
• Contributing writer for many magazines and news outlets, offering advice, tips and trends on kitchen and bathroom design
• Educational speaker at the NKBA Conference in New Zealand
• Specialist design tutor to Unitec interior design students on the fundamentals of kitchen design

Forefront of Design

• Active member of the local interior design Industry, with regular attendance of industry product launches and educational seminars
• International interior product supplier factory tours. Recent tours of hardware supplier Blum and Hafele showrooms in Austria
• International tradeshow visits. Recent visits to Eurocucina in Italy, DesignEX and InDesign in Australia, and The Ideal Home Show in the UK
• International supplier launches. Recent visit to the Gessi bathroom showroom opening and product launch in Singapore
• Educational visit to Apaiser and Gessi showroom launches in Singapore

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