Modern white bathroom with textured tiles, shower zone and central bench with storage

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This bright, white bathroom features a textural tile wall and contrasting rich wenge wood surfaces

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When not one but several elements provide a stand-out feature in a bathroom design then the result is a sense of enveloping luxury.

Just such a feel was requested for this 28m2 bathroom by designer Paul Bentham at Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen and Bath. A sum of its parts, the project has several key features, says Bentham.

"However, the star of the renovated space is undoubtedly the undulating 3D wall tile. This creates a dramatic light and shadow play while fulfilling the agenda for a bright, white space."

Contrasting the white tiles, the tops of the vanity and central bench are in solid wenge, with waterfall sides. The natural wood is also sealed to make the surface impervious to water.

And the use of wood is continued on the framing for the huge mirror which expands the room visually and brings in light by reflecting the view out the window on the opposite wall.

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"The window's white quartz frame mimics wood trim but will last forever," says Bentham.

Replacing a seldom-used tub and tub deck, the designer set a generous shower area along the back wall of the house, with the picture window at dead centre. The shower zone has three areas, including a large central rainhead.

The square rainhead showerhead is flanked by his and hers showering points at opposite ends of the zone, each with its own fixed head and hand shower, tiled bench and storage niche.

"The Kohler Reve sinks are semi-recessed into the vanity benchtop," says Bentham. "Set on tall mirrored toekicks, the vanity, bench and storage cabinet, or armoire, all appear to float above the marble floor. Under the sinks, U-shaped drawers in solid walnut allow room for plumbing while still providing storage."

The designer also added storage space under the seat bench and in the armoire.

Credit List

Bathroom designer	Paul Bentham, Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen and Bath
Contractor	MARNIC Contractors
Cabinet maker	Premier Custom Built
Vanity	Slab door, high gloss polyurethane to match Glacier
White quartz; countertop and legs	wenge, Durata Matte finish, waterfall legs
Armoire	Slab door, wenge veneer with high gloss polyurethane sheen
Bench, countertop	Wenge, Durata Matte finish, by Grothouse Inc
Toilet cubicle	Custom frosted door, polished chrome hinges and handles
Toekicks	Mirror
Basin	White Reve vessels from Kohler Sinks
Faucets	Allure Two Hole Basin Mixer, polished chrome, by Grohe
Shower fittings	Grohe, Euphoria Cube shower head and hand shower set, Rainshower F-Series spray, polished chrome
Floor	Calacatta Gold
Shower tiles	Certosa porcelain
Wall tiles	Wow wedge tile, white
Lighting	Sconces above mirrors and medicine cabinets, Visual Comfort Studio Bowery in aged iron with Wax
Accessories	Essentials Cube Collection in polished chrome, by
Grohe; towel warmer	Amba Warmer with digital control by Vega; mirror with Wenge wood frame
Thresholds and window trim	Arctic White Quartz stone for shower curb and sides to the ceiling