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“IT WOuLD hAvE
BEEn An OBvIOus
rOuTE TO usE
LIghT COLOurs TO
CrEATE ThE EFFECT
OF An OPEn AnD
sPACIOus rOOM,
BuT ThIs WOuLD
nOT CrEATE ThE
DrAMA I WAnTED
TO AChIEvE”
Pipe work and services were run behind the ‘new’ wall and diagonal pattern to accentuate the curve of the ceiling.
ceiling structures to avoid obvious ‘boxing in’. This was planned very As a contrast, the recessed wall for the washbasin is tiled with
carefully and was fully tested and functional before the ceiling in large black glass tiles which are highly reflective and selected to
the room was replaced below and the tiling began. Bush adds: “Once provide a strong background to the Bisazza White gold tiled mirrors.
steel joists are put in place it is not easy to get through them!” The window recess provided a concealed space for the black WC.
The idea of filling the bespoke bath with water cascading down Lighting was carefully considered using LED lights in the bath
the bath’s steps took some thought and design planning. The water and floor. Mini pinhole downlighters in the ceiling create a beam
pressure and flow was calculated in order to fill the bath in the of light down around the shower rose and wall wash uplighters/
fastest possible time ensuring that the water did not jet out of the downlighters highlight the curve of the vaulted ceiling.
Dornbract Waterblade taps. Bush overcame this challenge by using For Bush, a number of key features stand out within the overall
two Waterblades to provide the quantity of water required, whilst scheme. “Architecturally, the vaulted ceiling is quite stunning and
experimenting with the pressure and feeds to the blades. is accentuated by the drama of the suspended shower rose over
Once the structure of the bath and the plumbing had been the bath. All of the other necessary elements, such as the WC and
completed, the task of tanking and waterproofing was the next test. washbasins are set back in their own space so as to not interfere
The ergonomic shape of the bath features a curved back rest at each with the central feature of the bath and shower. Every aspect of the
end, designed and built to take full mosaic tiles without cutting; bathroom has its own identity, character and function.”
carefully laid out, these tiles were aligned with the mosaics on the In terms of product and finishes, she singles out the large black
outer wall of the room. tiles behind the basins as an important link in creating a dramatic
“A love of high vaulted ceilings and a room full of character backdrop and differentiating a separate feature of the room.
helped me to select, with the input from the client, a dramatic Finally, the full impact is enhanced by the lighting she says. “The
monochrome colour scheme with reflective surfaces for added lighting has been designed for a choice of different moods and
interest,” Bush explains. “It would have been an obvious route to use atmospheres. The halo of lights which are set into the ceiling have
light colours to create the effect of an open and spacious room, but I been angled to create beams of light around the 500mm diameter
felt this would not add to or create the drama I wanted to achieve.” shower rose for an invigorating showering experience, while the
The client was very keen on a black colour scheme. In order to subtle bath lights provide a tranquil bathing space.” designer
create interest and to highlight the architectural features of the room,
three different tiles were used. The main walls and vaulted ceiling Evitavonni
were tiled with Bisazza black glass and white gold mosaic tiles with a
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