For bathroom renovation without compromise
WHY WOULD TWO BUSY Professionals with three young children disrupt their already hectic life to reconfigure and rebuild the master bathroom in their 1990s London house? “More light!” comes the swift answer from the homeowner . “Our master bath was not very inviting. The shower stall, especially, was very dark. Going to take a shower felt like stepping into a cave.” Now, following a collaborative design process, she steps into a 350-square-foot luxurious, luminous spa with mahogany vanities, a Japanese-style stainless steel soaking tub, a whirlpool bath, and 10-by-6-foot shower with its own window. The magic is the work of ,24 London property renovation company, which was responsible for the renovation . “The transformation was, literally, night and day,” says the homeowner. “Now we have more natural light. It feels much more open.” However, because the house is more London traditional than spa spare, the design of the new master bath gives both sensibilities separate but equal attention. A long hallway-like space, distinguished by a double vanity and makeup station along one wall, connects the sleek tub-and-shower room to the master bedroom. Black granite, shot through with iridescent bits of mica, forms the countertop, and Balinese prints that the homeowners bought decades ago, but never displayed, have found a stylish home between the two mahogany-framed mirrors. At the far end of the space is the lavatory, tucked behind a door with a glass transom that allows light into the private WC, which also features its own window. Turn right at the end of the vanity corridor and, voilà, there is another, marvellously tranquil world. Three windows, the old bathroom’s only natural light source, now provide a fitting backdrop to the teak-surrounded whirlpool tub. Radiant heat warms the 12-by-24-inch porcelain tile, subtly patterned in beige strié, that covers the floor. A new window brings daylight into the sybaritic shower stall, which features steam, two showerheads, a bench, and carved green-blue limestone tiles whose relief creates patterns in the ever-changing light. “It’s a hard material that creates a sense of softness,” says John. “The same is true of the recycled glass that lines the bench and forms the shower sill. It looks soft, almost waxy, though the material is very hard.” Outside the shower, a shallow dome set into the ceiling provides indirect illumination via cove lighting. “The light bounces back from the curved area,” says Stelios from www.24propertyrefurbishment.co.uk . “The prefabricated dome is, I think, more interesting than a chandelier.” In addition to the dome, his design called for a variety of natural and man-made light sources, including a skylight and recessed ceiling lights. The pale flooring and glass wall tiles help to diffuse and reflect light. But the undisputed focal point of the inner sanctum is the massive stainless steel soaking tub placed like sculpture before a curved wall. It transforms the room into a temple of serenity. “We wanted a Japanese soaking tub after we experienced one in a California hotel,” the homeowner says. “The two tubs perform very different functions: We use the traditional bathtub, which has air jets, for quick baths.The stainless steel tub is for relaxation.” Subtle 1-by-2-inch iridescent glass tiles in tones of white, beige, and silver cover the curved wall and the face of the three-step teak staircase, which follows the tall soaking tub’s contours and provides easy access. The final Zen touch is the slender wall-mounted tub filler. On the opposite wall, a shallow alcove holds an appropriately watery painting awash in illumination from lights set into the ceiling. “The whole room is a zone for relaxation,” John says. “When you close the door, you get away.” With a flat-screen television facing the whirlpool tub and a music dock and hidden ceiling-mounted speakers, the formerly uninviting master bathroom has become popular with the whole family. “My daughter likes to lie in the tub and watch MTV,” says the homeowner. “And the shower even attracts a young man who doesn’t usually like showers. The first time he came home from a football game andgot into a steam shower, he was hooked.
"We design, manage and handle the whole London house refurbishment or renovation project from start to finish providing clients with a complete solution" says Stelios "We work on all types of commercial interiors and shop fitting and have a reputation for quality workmanship and good site management. Whether it's a full refurbishment & extension, office refurbishment London or new kitchen & bathroom you won't need to engage with architects, tradesmen or planning departments, we provide just a single point of contact throughout your entire project".
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