Innholdsfortegnelse for 2021 i Bathroom Yearbook

With an avalanche of ideas coming at us from magazines, home renovation shows, blogs and social media sites, we don’t have far to go to find inspiration for our bathrooms. We’ve come up with the top 20 trends we believe are here to stay for the coming decade. Creating a soothing environment using calming colours, organic textures and soft curves is the preferred style across the bathroom landscape, and it’s only getting stronger. Plant life, sustainable materials, feature walls and artistic statements are all having their moment in the spotlight as homeowners strive to create a comfortable space that is about more than basic function. So settle in as we tap the experts at Sydney Styles BK and Reece to discover the trends leading the charge into the 2020s. 1.…

International travel may be temporarily on hold, but you can still journey to another place if your bathroom has the right design. These spaces from The Bathroom Pro have the power to transport you worlds away from the worries and stresses of everyday life. The Bathroom Pro team was commissioned to renovate the ensuite and walk-in robe of this home. They achieved this by making the robe larger and adding a sliding cavity to maximise the use of space. Two new bathrooms were also created, as well as a guest bathroom downstairs, all with walk-in showers. The multiple spaces required a uniform theme to ensure a sense of cohesion. This began with the large-format tiles, which also promote a feeling of spaciousness. Their colour variation adds interest while still making…

Time spent in the bathroom is precious, so it’s imperative this space is well appointed to ensure each moment is utilised for absolute relaxation. The brief for this design was to create a bigger bathroom from what was previously an impractical, separate shower room. A larger powder room for guests has also been created by maximising the use of space with the removal of the back door, which was seldom used after installing bifolds in the kitchen. The spectacular areas are both modern and roomy, the result of expert design and planning to utilise every inch of space. The owners requested the incorporation of a doggy door in the powder room. This has been cleverly installed under the wall-hung basin so that it does not take away from the bathroom…

Better Bathrooms and Kitchens has more than 30 years expertise in creating beautiful and functional spaces within the home. A recent project undertaken by the company was the development of a master ensuite. It was designed by Perri Rhodes, who has been part of the Better Bathrooms & Kitchens team since 2016. Taking care of the build was director and senior designer Garrett Hebden, who has over 30 years of renovation experience. The ensuite was fitted out with an Argent BetteStarlet Drop-In Bath, a classic design. The stepless shower base allows for easy accessibility, with a Reece Milli Inox overhead rail shower with handshower complemented with colourful, modern tiles. The tiles in the shower and floor were sourced from the Alpine Charcoal Lappato range and the walls were fitted out…

When choosing products for your bathroom, you want to work with a brand that is a sure thing. You want a company that consistently supplies high-quality products that are not only stylish but also feature the latest technology. You want to work with a local Australian supplier and manufacturer that has been in business for multiple decades, giving you confidence in the products’ longevity. Quite simply, you definitely want Decina. This business is known primarily for its extensive bath and spa range — and with good reason. Decina’s premium-grade acrylic baths feature unique, market-leading designs that suit a variety of aesthetics. As for the spa baths, they’re made right here on Australian shores and are even hand-tested before dispatch, ensuring you receive a quality product. Both spas and baths are…

There’s something truly romantic about the range of traditional vanities from Schots Home Emporium. The Classique with medicine cabinet will add a sense of timeless elegance to your home. A little Hamptons, a little classical — this cabinet has it all. The refined finish and detailed design make it a popular choice for those looking to add a hero to their bathroom. There’s a size to suit your space, with a single- or double-basin vanity available. Classical white or black moisture-resistant timber frames house ample storage underneath, ensuring there’s a place for all your bathroom necessities. Access is made easy with soft-close timber drawers and doors to keep that calm bathroom ambience. These traditional vanities come complete with a high-quality polished white Carrara marble top. This decadent touch speaks of…

IXL Home is launching a 3-in-1 heatvent-light — the Tastic Ovation. The new addition to IXL Home's suite of bathroom lighting solutions is available via leading hardware, bathroom and lighting retailers in Australia and New Zealand. The accessibly priced Tastic Ovation is designed to operate in a way that maximises space in medium-sized bathrooms. Benefits include the new powerful centrifugal exhaust fan design that eliminates steam rapidly. The frosted 4000K cool-white LED light provides a diffused, soothing glow and the 800W heat lamp with Halo Heat™ technology provides long-lasting warmth. Each of these elements works in tandem to ensure the Tastic Ovation is able to ventilate, heat and lighten up a bathroom to a premium standard. IXL’s newest innovation was designed with easy installation in mind, including a side-ducted fan…

Geelong Tiles & Bathware (GT&B) are proud suppliers to many leading builders, developers, architects and designers across the Geelong, Surfcoast and Melbourne regions. Built on a culture that fosters creativity, individuality and pride in their products, along with a unique customer approach, GT&B is a mecca for architects and home renovators alike. Housing Geelong’s largest selection of tiles, tapware and timber under one roof, GT&B stock products for all types of customers and projects. From exclusive ranges to everyday builder and trade products, their collections are designed to cater for all styles and budgets. The team loves pushing the boundaries of design and travel locally and abroad to source the newest and best products for their customers. Some notable brands include the exclusive Valentino range by Ceramiche Piemme, Faucet Strommen,…

Want to build or renovate your dream bathroom but don’t know how to start? Join the club! One of the most important spaces in the home, both from a personal-use point of view and a propertyvalue perspective, the bathroom can often present challenges due to space considerations. We ask a lot of our bathrooms, requiring them to provide us with a room to bathe and dress in, double as a hairdressing studio and makeup counter, a spa retreat to relax in, or just a place to hide from the kids in peace for 10 minutes. Sometimes they only need to serve the needs of one, while others need to work for multiple family members — often at the same time. We even combine them with the needs of a laundry…

Designing an ensuite can be quite a personal project. Unlike the main bathroom, which needs to be designed to suit the needs of the entire family, an ensuite is a personal space in which you can relax and unwind without disturbance. Chances are you will find yourself questioning your needs and desires when designing your ensuite, which is perfectly normal and actually advisable — your ensuite will no doubt become your private sanctuary, so it should be exactly how you want it. SPATIAL AWARENESS When embarking on an ensuite renovation, the available space will most likely be your most pressing limitation. It’s important to acknowledge the fact that this is the norm for most ensuites and focus on choosing only the essentials for your space. If other bathrooms in your…

Coming home will feel like a holiday with resort-style bathrooms like these. Both the ensuite and downstairs bathroom in this house capture that feeling of relaxation. The ensuite is stunning, with the freestanding bath positioned next to the window to capitalise on the gorgeous ocean views. You can also enjoy this vista from the shower. The entire bathroom experience is made better thanks to a rainhead shower and a heated towel rail, simple features that add to that overall luxe feel of the room. The hero of the downstairs bathroom is the double rainhead shower for the ultimate bathing experience. A single panel of glass separates it from the rest of the room, helping to make this narrower space feel more expansive. Niches were added to the walls, a great…

This home’s original bathroom was in need of some serious TLC. It featured a spa bath and dated terracotta tiles, with a small window that made the room feel closed off. The homeowners requested a bathroom that was bigger, better and more beautiful. The new space needed a freestanding bath, brass features and the feel of an open space that oozed Art Deco glam. This unique bathroom transformation offers a bright and playful aesthetic. The flamingo wallpaper and solid-brass tapware create visual interest, and the bathroom’s bright, sunlit windows and generous freestanding bath are perfect for soaking in style. The American oak curved vanity with V-groove patterning was carefully selected to add to the bathroom’s spacious feel. Glazed olive-coloured tiles maintain a neutral colour palette, while opulent brass wall sconces…

Crystal Bathrooms has been in the business of creating superb bathrooms for years. This light and open space is one of the company’s latest endeavours, thoughtfully designed to transform this space into a personal oasis. In stark contrast to its outdated and dark predecessor, this room is bright and exquisite. “Because the area is very spacious, the owner wanted to make it feel airy and light, with a spa-like feel,” say the team from Crystal Bathrooms. Under-vanity LED lighting provides a puddle of soft illumination that enhances the spacious, modern ambience of the room and facilitates relaxation in the Kado Lux Petite freestanding bath. The white bath joins a neutral colour palette that was specifically chosen to off set the bold matt-black tapware. This juxtaposition of black and white creates…

Outspoken and entertaining, Sara Vale made a big splash on the 2018 season of The Block when she and husband Hayden won the competition. Her new bathroom makes an equally big splash with Australian-made brushed-gold tapware from Faucet Strommen. The new Zero Progresiv mixers in Brushed Gold paired with Doccinox bath filler and Pegasi shower heads make this one well-dressed bathroom. The custom-made Rifico curved vanity and brushed-gold tapware are a match made in heaven. “We love this pairing from both a sculptural perspective as well as the colouring,” a representative from Faucet Strommen explains. “Round engineered stone basins also tie in perfectly with the overall design.” The gold tapware mingles magnificently with the Stardust Milk tiles and adds a touch of glamour to the aesthetic, twinkling like the Milky…

Enjoy optimal conditions all year round in your bathroom with the SAHARA from Ventair. This four-in-one bathroom fan/heat/light/exhaust product is the perfect way to make using your bathroom a pleasure, no matter the season. The SAHARA is one of the only four-in-one bathroom products available in the Australian market — and it’s incredibly unique in a variety of ways. The SAHARA’s fan heater/blower heats the entire room as opposed to the traditional infrared radiant heaters, which warm just the surface of the skin. This results in less steam, which makes your bathroom less likely to fall victim to mould. High air extraction from the SAHARA’s strong fan is also ideal for the control of steam and moisture. The premium 20-watt LED light panel with high lumen output allows for optimal…

Staying safe in the bathroom has never been easier thanks to American Standard. This brand has been keeping bathrooms hygienic for more than 140 years thanks to high-performing products that are designed with cleanliness in mind. This all starts with American Standard’s unique and clever design features, which are exemplified here in the Cygnet Collection. This Australian favourite sets a new standard in technology and flexibility, paired with sleek designs that will suit your bathroom style. The Cygnet Hygiene Rim toilet technology results in a unit that’s incredibly easy to clean. There’s simply nowhere for the germs to hide with this design, which comes in a variety of price points, ensuring good hygiene is well within your budget. This easy-clean technology is perfectly complemented by the powerful Double Vortex. This…

You want your new bathroom to be a space you’ll be happy in for years to come. The team at Hardware & General are here to help you achieve this with their expert staff whose mission it is to help you make the best choices for the long term. Living independently at home is a common goal for many of us. Consider this when planning your bathroom and future-proof your investment with a renovation that lasts. Many products from Hardware & General will assist you in achieving that goal, such as those from the Caroma LiveWell Collection. This suite of designs is aesthetically pleasing and highly functional, with the Caroma team working closely with health and care experts to ensure their products surpass industry standards. They help make bathroom beauty…

As one of the most heavily trafficked rooms in your home, the bathroom is subject to a lot of wear and tear. Multiple users daily means a great deal of grime is tracked in, along with heavy exposure to water and humidity. Not to mention constant exposure to cleaning products — those for the humans and for the floors and walls. To withstand all of this, bathroom surfaces need to be durable, waterproof, stain resistant, and easy to clean. Thankfully, there are a number of great material options to choose from to help you create a bathroom that is both resilient and stylish. Let’s explore today’s array of floor and wall materials to find the most suitable alternatives for your dream space. TILES While tiles are no longer your only…

Clever use of space has turned an old, cramped ensuite into a light, bright and welcoming space. The room was tight, so extra space was “borrowed” from an adjoining wardrobe to allow for an L-shaped bathroom that includes an over-sized vanity, roomy shower and floor-to-ceiling storage. Retaining a classy colour palette, the bathroom blends perfectly with the style of the home and the owners’ laidback lifestyle. With plenty of storage already in the vanity, the space also includes a laundry chute and extra-tall storage adjacent to the shower, as well as a recessed mirrored cabinet above. A modern touch is introduced with the addition of coloured LED strip lights that turn the vanity from a standard piece of furniture into a visually impressive addition to the room. The lights are…

Is it a bungalow in Bali? A spa in Byron Bay? It’s neither! It’s the open-plan ensuite of the Reid family, and it’s glorious. The style-savvy Reids tasked Geelong Tiles & Bathware with creating the private retreat-style ensuite of their dreams, and the result is a coconut cocktail short of perfection. Cohesive flow between the open ensuite and the main bedroom maximises space and functionality while creating a relaxing environment. A curved-glass shower screen adds softness to the space and ties in with the soft edges of the bath and vanity. Handmade finishes like the timber vanity and feature Moroccan clay backsplash tiles enhance the luxe atmosphere. Muuto bulb pendants drip from the ceiling and light up the vanity when needed. As with the majority of the fittings, the pendants…

Possessing a freestanding bath and floor-mounted vanity with drawers that allow its users to store far more than a typical bathroom cupboard, a stand-out LED mirror turns this bathroom into a spalike retreat. From the outset, the bathroom lacked colour, décor and style. Desperate for a renovation, the bathroom has been rescued by Designline Kitchens & Bathrooms. The quality of the planning, materials and workmanship is on full display wherever you look. From the discreet and space-saving wall niche next to the bath, to the Achilles freestanding bath and custom-made Shaker-style vanity, the craftsmanship on display is exquisite. The freestanding vanity has stolen our hearts with its Silestone benchtop and deep-set drawers that enjoy more than enough room to store all the essentials. Frameless and unobtrusive, the 90-degree shower proves…

Amber Tiles is your destination of choice when it comes to creating that inspirational bathroom you have always dreamed of. Combining the company’s range of stunning vanities and tapware with an exclusive range of bathroom tiles is made easy when visiting one of their showrooms. Whether your inspiration is bold gold, matt black or polished chrome, the team will combine your selection with the vanity and tiles to bring your dream to life. If the decision becomes too overwhelming, why not be inspired by Amber’s beautifully crafted bathroom package selection. Each package has been carefully created by their own designers — lose yourself in the “Abandoned Sanctuary”, bring your own elements of style to life with “Canvas”, or relax with the coastal vibe in “Tamarama”. There’s an amazing range of…

When you bathe in the Ramona from Schots Home Emporium, you are truly bathing in style. This gorgeous freestanding cast-stone bath is a striking feature piece suited to a variety of bathrooms. The matt black finish of the Ramona is beautiful and bold. The colour is impregnated throughout the stone, going deeper than the surface for long-lasting impact. When paired with the bath’s thin lip and organic shape, a calming ambience emanates, but one that still makes a statement. The oval design creates the perfect fit. Sink into this spacious 280-litre bath and indulge in a relaxing soak that will keep you warm for a long time thanks to the thermal capacity of the solid stone wall. Another benefit of this composite stone is that it’s easy to clean, resulting…

Tipped to be this season’s most coveted colourway, green is making quite a splash, particularly in the bathroom. Within a multitude of shades, green can be either bright and uplifting or soft and soothing. For a family bathroom where there is always going to be children and activity, select a brighter tone to give the space a background energy. Conversely, dark, olive tones create an atmospheric and meditative mood. Nowadays, with our over-filled lives, many of us want our bathroom to be a sanctuary for rest and recovery, so we choose soft, grey green tones to afford a sense of calm and relaxation. Whichever shade you choose to go with, The English Tapware Company offers all their tapware and bathroom accessories in either uncoated brass or a range of finishes…