Grand Designs Australia – Issue 6.3 – May 2017

I

t was important for designer Lynne

Bradley to pay respect to this grand

heritage home while achieving a

bathroom that was not only beautiful,

but boasted functionality. And Lynne has

certainly done this by creating a space that

exudes pure class and sophistication.

Grounded by veined marble fl ooring, a

tranquil environment has been established

through the use of the subway tiles in the

shower and a generous window, which frames

the landscaped garden.

The freestanding bath is located on a risen

platform, which creates a dramatic feature

as you walk into the bathroom. The fl oor-

to-ceiling observatory window creates an

amazing backdrop to the crisp white bathtub.

The window allows natural light to fl ood

the room, off setting the black tone of the

vanity. Contrasting with the grey walls are the

white subway tiles, which add another layer

to the room and work well with the marble

fl ooring. The glass shower door enables you to

take in all the diff erent textures of the room at

once, and marries with the observatory

glass window.

There were a few challenges in this design;

the fl oor needed to be completely removed

and replaced, and the fl oor plan was changed

to allow for three distinct zones to be created

— shower, vanity/dressing and bath.

The resulting space has a feel of a luxurious

fi ve-star hotel, with the use of colours,

lighting, and the integration of the outdoors

establishing a truly enviable bathroom.

lynnebradleyinteriors.com.au

WORDS // LAUREN MCGARRY

WE LOVE THE CONNECTION TO THE OUTDOORS

THROUGH THE USE OF FLOOR-TO-CEILING WINDOWS

PROJECT

// MODERN OBSERVATORY