Martina Hayes

Bathroom Finishes for you!

The right bathroom finishes can either make or break your space. The finishes that you decide, have a great effect on how your space will feel as well as developing its personality. Choosing your bathroom finishes is an exciting part of your renovation project as in this stage you really see your space come to life.

Contemporary bathroom white & timber
Contemporary bathroom design

A bathroom is a space that is served several times each day so it’s important to choose bathroom finishes that are well functioned as well as making you feel good each and every time you use the interior space. We achieved this for our client, a young couple in North Ryde, where we designed multiple spaces in their home, including bathrooms and kitchen. Have a look at their kitchen here.

Candles decor bathroom
Candles add atmosphere to your bathroom

Little decor items such as in the image above add character and your own personal touch to your bathroom.

The Bathroom Finishes we chose

The bathroom renovated for our clients was designed with the contemporary interior design style in mind as this is the look they desired to create through their home.

Tiles

Tiles cover the majority of the open surface area in your bathroom. Floor tiles and wall tiles are very important bathroom finishes that work at creating the vibe and feel of the space. It also determines the final colour scheme you choose for the bathroom.

Our client’s bathroom is quite large in scale, therefore providing us the opportunity to choose a large square floor tile. Sourced from Amber Tiles in Chatswood it measures at 600 x 600mm. The colour is a deep and luxurious cappuccino colour, creating a modern and sleek contemporary design.

The wall bathroom finishes are also in the modern contemporary style as to tie the bathroom design together cohesively. The wall tile we chose is one whose design emulates the marble Calacatta look. Grey veins run through the tile’s design footprint.

Tapware

Tapware is a bathroom finish that has the potential to add a lot of character and genuine style to your interior space. It’s also a simple way to make your bathroom feel more luxurious. As we were designing this bathroom in the contemporary style we decided to use classic but stylish chrome tapware.

Wall-mounted Vanity

The gorgeous wall-mounted vanity features a dark and moody timber veneer finish. It features his and hers basins on the vanity’s stone top that is also in a deep and rich cappuccino colour. Having the vanity wall hung is another element in this bathroom that adds to the luxe look.

Above the bathroom vanity is a large rectangular mirror that is sleek, modern and contemporary in design.

Walk-in Shower

A beautiful feature of this contemporary bathroom design in North Ryde is the walk-in shower. It’s glass all around illuminating sleek lines. In the shower is a built-in niche just the right size to fit all your essential body washes, shampoos, and other toiletries. The showerhead sits on a rail to make it an adjustable element in this bathroom design.

Lighting

Adequate bathroom lighting is essential for any bathroom. It’s important for getting ready each and every day, so you’ll really want to get this bathroom finish right. For this design, we chose downlights as to illuminate areas that need the most lit up. We also included LED strip lights as to add a soft glow and ambiance.

This is our bathroom design in North Ryde complete with bathroom finishes that add style, character and flair to your space.

If you have any questions about your bathroom finishes and design in Sydney, please call me on 0434 498 450 or email to martina@martinahayes.com.au.

If you prefer, you can also use this contact form.

Kitchen finishes for your home

The kitchen is the heart and hub of the home and choosing the right kitchen finishes will make all the difference of how the space functions and looks. The kitchen is the place for family and friends to gather together for meals, conversations and great entertainment. A kitchen is what makes a house a home.

Classic white kitchen

We worked alongside our clients, a young couple from North Ryde to create a stunning classic white kitchen in the contemporary interior design style.

Contemporary interior design: refers to interior styles developed in the latter half of the 20th century. It’s colour palette consisting of browns, taupe, cream, and pure white.

The classic white kitchen design is popular but can be differentiated and varied. The main goal is to be timeless, smooth and fresh. White cabinetry, fair stone tops, and sleek flooring help to bring the design to life.

The Kitchen Finishes selected

The Benchtop

In this kitchen we selected a Caesarstone quartz stone that emulates the look of marble Calacatta. This is the main feature of the entire kitchen. The waterfall, which is the continued stone down the sides of the island, adds a huge sense of luxury to the entire room.

Splashback and Tiles

Our clients chose a glass splashback as one of their kitchen finishes. It reflects the beautiful and rich cappuccino colour that lays beneath the glass. In this kitchen design for the tiled areas, we favored the gloss look. Therefore both the splashback and floor tiles gleam. Additionally, the large scale floor tiles measuring 600 x 600mm create the illusion of a larger space.

Contemporary white kitchen with island bench
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Cabinetry

The cabinetry kitchen finishes are very sleek, modern and contemporary in design and layout. The polyurethane cupboards, shelves and drawers are finished in the Dulux colour “ghosting”. No handles are included in this design as to cohesively stay in touch with the minimalist contemporary style.

A bulkhead is a great kitchen finish that is both functional and aesthetic. Hence, no dust, dirt or grime will be collected in the spare space, leaving your kitchen beautiful and clean. A bulkhead enhances the scale of the kitchen visually as it goes right to the ceiling filling all the space drawing the eye up to the ceiling.

Our clients chose a canopy rangehood for this kitchen design, as well as an inbuilt wall oven.

Tapware

When it was about choosing the taps, our clients preferred a classic chrome tapware. They look modern and sleek as well as being easy to clean so your kitchen always looks polished and luxurious. On the island bench, a zip tap provides instant boiling water; this was selected in matching chrome.

All these finishes are complimentary and cohesive with the rest of the home. We assisted our clients in selecting finishes for multiple rooms including kitchen and bathrooms. See their bathroom here.

If you find it overwhelming choosing finishes in a new built or home renovation, we’re happy to help. Please call me on 0434 498 450 or email to martina@martinahayes.com.au.

If you prefer, you can also use this contact form.

Ensuite bathroom in Waverton

My clients wanted to add an ensuite bathroom to their house. Therefore, they brought me in to help them with the design and the finishes of the space.

Ensuite bathroom with vanity and mirror
The ensuite doesn’t feel small at all

In 2018, they bought this 3 storey terrace style house with a stunning view
to Sydney’s skyline from its roof top.

View of Sydney skyline
A stunning view to Sydney’s skyline and glimpses of the Harbour Bridge

Second bathroom required

Equipped with 4 spacious bedrooms, the home had only 1 bathroom. Allthough there are only 2 people living at this North Shore address, they wanted to have a second bathroom.

Ensuite adjacent to master bedroom

Luckily, the master bedroom was large enough to cut-off a part of it. Therefore, this became the new ensuite bathroom for the home owners.

Small ensuite bathroom feels large

Though the ensuite is small, it doesn’t feel cramped at all. It has even an oversized shower with a glass screen that slides to the side saving valueable space.

ensuite bathroom mirror pendant lights
Black marble tiles and black tapware add sophistication

Marble adds touch of luxury

The black marble tiles with their luscious white veines add a touch of luxury to this bathroom. Simple white wall tiles and a charcoal coloured floor tile complement the gorgeous marble in addition.

Wall hung vanity in ensuite bathroom

When space is at a premium, I like to recommend a wall hung vanity to make a bathroom look bigger than it actually is. In this Waverton house, we fit in a 1.2 metres long vanity that gives plenty of practical bench space. Finished with the textured Ravine range from Polytec, the grey timber look ties in with the marble. With the shark nose edge on the top of the drawers we gave any handles a miss. Not only does this look contemporary and sleek. Above all, it is easy to clean and who doesn’t like that?

ensuite bathroom wash basin
The basin’s inlay matches the mirrors gold coloured finish

Stylish black tapware

Elegant is the wall mounted, minimalist water spout. The black tapware adds to the dramatic look of this ensuite bathroom. On top of the quartz stone counter sits a wash basin with a gold coloured inlay. This matches beautifully the large mirror with its frame in a distressed gold looking finish.

Tips for your own ensuite bathroom

In conclusion, if you wish to make a small ensuite bathroom look sophisticated, consider using:

  • wall hung vanity
  • large mirror
  • small sized tiles (such as subway tiles)

If you need assistance with the layout, design and finishes for your bathroom, please call me on 0434 498 450 or email martina@martinahayes.com.au. You can also use this contact form.

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