2020-05-01_Australian_Home_Beautiful

(Joyce) #1
A key ingredient in a beautiful
bathroom palette is often timber. “It
complements many styles – organic,
bohemian, period or modernist – as
it adds warmth and texture to the
space and a relaxed feel which helps
us unwind,” says designer Jenefer

TGordon of Eat Bathe Live.


I


M


B


E


R


“Timber-look tiles allow for wood finishes in wet environments
where timber really shouldn’t be used on the floor” ~ Josh Earp, Earp Bros

SHOPPING: real & engineered


ENGINEERED
ALTERNATIVES
A great substitute for natural timber are
wood-look finishes that can withstand
bathroom conditions. “For vanity units and
inbuilt/freestanding furniture, brands like
Laminex and Polytec have some fantastic
options with woodgrain textures,” explains
Jenefer Gordon. Underfoot, timber-inspired
products are increasingly popular. Plank-
style tiles, waterproof vinyls and laminates,
such as Quick-Step’s Impressive Ultra
range from Premium Floors (pictured
right), replicate the colours and patterns
of woodgrain. “Porcelain tiles that resist
water are ideal as they can be used on
every surface, including walls and floors,”
says marketing manager Josh Earp of Earp
Bros. A key consideration with timber-look
tiles is size. “For larger formats on the floor,
it’s a good idea to plan the design and slope
of the floor directed to a strip drain, resulting
in easier installation and a better overall
aesthetic,” advises Josh. Timber alternatives
are available in qualities, formats and
designs to suit any budget.

Eligna Estate
oak in Light
Grey, from
$54.95/sqm,
Premium
Floors.

Stratera oak
brushed natural
oil, from $120/sqm,
Woodos Australia.

Timber-look porcelain floor tile in
Tanzania Almond, $98/sqm, Earp Bros.

Laminex veneer in
Planked Urban Oak,
from $89.21/sqm,
Laminex.

Laminex veneer
in Natural Ash,
from $89.21/sqm,
Laminex.

Quick-Step
Impressive Ultra
Classic oak in Beige,
from $69.95/sqm,
Premium Floors.
Stockists,
page 212

PH

OT

O
GR

AP

HY

(O

PP

O
SIT

E)
P
RU

E^
RU

SC

OE

/A
LW

ILL

IN

TE

RI
O
RS

/LU

IG

I^ R

OS

SE

LL

I^ A

RC

HI

TE

CT

S

132 HOMEBEAUTIFUL.COM.AU I MAY 2020

Free download pdf