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Washington Ave Renovation: New Bathroom

This distinguished and inviting space was once an unused basement. Our clients had the vision to turn it into a second bathroom and we were tasked with designing this space to maximise its value.

This space had strict restrictions to size, no capacity to go under floor for plumbing and no natural light. Due to these limitations the inclination can be to go as light as possible, risking the predominantly white colour palette feeling sterile. Instead, we used strong colour, strategically placed, to create depth and contrast.

Custom fixtures, including a vanity, mirror, and inset shelving, were designed to make the most of every centimetre in this tight space... just over 4m2!

From bare dirt and air to a stunning bathroom that I know our client gets so much pleasure from. This dead space is now a significant asset to the home.

This renovation is the beginning of a whole house upgrade for this family home to be sophisticated, calm and interesting.

Our clients were entirely engaged throughout the discovery phase in refining their aesthetic tastes. In the process to define their design vision, we saw how their tastes differed and what they shared. Reviewing these together resulted in a very clear and exciting direction for their refreshed home.

Location
Brooklyn, Wellington
Completed
2023
Building style
Contemporary
Client
Alena and Bernie
Building plans
Downstairs Bath Floorplan

Just over 4m2 with no natural light. I've often seen the response to these physical limitations to pull away from aesthetic features with the idea that making it as light (=white) as possible will make it seem larger. The result? A really sterile box. Colour, contrast, and the thoughtful placement of these features in a room can affect the sense of space AND make it feel special. My advice in a dimensionally impaired space is to not be afraid to go bold!

Did I mention this bathroom is small? 1.5m x 2.7m. If you are planning your own you'll know that's compact. You'll also know that it's still a big investment in your home and you don't want to miss out on it looking lovely AND having places to put things. Whilst also being statement features, the custom vanity, mirror and inset shelving are valuable ways to make the most of every centimetre.

"We have been fortunate to work with Frances to design a new bathroom and refresh the interior of our home. It was our first time engaging an interior designer and our experience has far exceeded our expectations. The initial consultation involved defining our vision and style—we ended up learning so much about the styles we were drawn to. The process was enlightening and Frances was able to capture our thoughts and feelings and reflect them back to us with images that we loved. Frances is a rare talent and we couldn't be happier with the results from working with her.”

To find out more about this project or to discover how we can achieve similar results for your residential new build or other interior design project, please complete our online contact form or call Frances Fraser on 027 474 9191, email frances@honourcreative.com.

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We are a Wellington based interior design company that provides exceptional residential and commercial design services. We design beautiful spaces that work to make a difference to how people live, work or play.

We are all affected by our environments. A space in harmony with the people that inhabit it, and the way they live, work or play, will always delight and endure beyond any current trends.

Knowing our clients and understanding who they are and how they do things is a vital step in the design process. Bringing a design to life and seeing it through to the end is what we’re great at.

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