Showcasing the best that the bathroom design scene has to offer Australian homeowners, Bathroom Ideas is an annual publication for readers looking for design inspiration to transform the most functional rooms in their homes. Offering a plethora of stunning projects and products ideal for creating havens for bathing, Bathroom Ideas is a pleasurable journey through the renovation landscape, which offers an easy to follow pathway into tapware, fixtures, fittings, colour selections, tile designs, cabinetry options and more. Add in editorial features on interior trends, pitfalls to avoid and helpful advice from expert bathroom designers and readers have a functional guide to developing the bathroom of their dreams.
FROM THE EDITOR
Bathroom Ideas
A SILICA-FREE SOLUTION
SCANDINAVIAN SUPERIORITY • Demonstrating Scandi style at its best and most authentic, this humble abode is a warm and inviting tapestry of warmth and tactility
TINY HOUSE TRIUMPH • A heritage dwelling gets a makeover that maximises space and ensures functionality for a new generation
DARK AND DIVINELY DESIGNED
QUIET LUXURY • To create a look that is always restful and enduringly elegant, pair warm-toned metallics with matt finishes
SHOWER SECRETS • Shhh. Step a little closer. Want to know the most innovative, up-to-theminute goss on what’s new in all things showers? We’ve got the inside scoop on all you need to know to make your shower space a winner
LEADING THE WAY • Transforming bathroom design with Solid Surface
NOSTALGIC LUXURY • This is your go-to guide for blending heritage features and modern elements to create a statement in your bathroom design
BALANCING HERITAGE WITH MODERNITY
RECLAIMED, REVIVED & RAVISHING • Home enthusiast, designer, decorator and blogger, Kristine Franklin, discusses ways to incorporate repurposed and upcycled furniture and materials into your bathroom
HOW TO WOW • Here’s a selection of curated products that will add a statement to your bathroom design with a touch of nostalgic luxury and a thought for environmental consciousness
DESIGNING A BATHROOM? ASK THE EXPERTS • Designing a new bathroom can be an overwhelming experience. You’ll need to make many decisions between budgeting and building, and careful planning is essential. The Kitchen & Bathroom Designers Institute (KBDi) has written the rule book on bathroom design.
FIVE OF OUR FAVOURITE BATHROOMS
DREAMING OF A BLISSFUL BATHROOM? • A BATHROOM BUILD CAN BE A BUMPY RIDE. A DESIGN PROFESSIONAL WILL SMOOTH THE WAY TO A HAPPY ENDING WITH A BEAUTIFUL, FUNCTIONAL, SAFE BATHROOM.
BATHROOM SHOWCASE
EARTHY WONDER
COASTAL CALM
SPA LUXE
SIMPLY A DREAM
FLUTED & FABULOUS
A ROBUST RETREAT
PRODUCTS & PROFILES SHOWCASE
BEAUTIFUL BASINS
POWDER ROOM SPECIALISTS
STYLE MEETS TECH
ITALY WITHIN REACH
CLASSIC PRECISION
MASTER SHOWROOM
FUNCTIONAL DESIGN, VISUAL EXCELLENCE
STORMTECH MAKES WAVES AT AUSTRALIAN GOOD DESIGN AWARDS
TUB TIME • Make your favourite bathroom fixture the centrepiece of your dream wet room
BASIN BONANZA • From single to double, circle to trough, wall-hung to countertop, the breadth of choice for basins is astounding
TURN UP THE STYLE • Top off your fixtures with fittings that serve as the jewel in your bathroom crown