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People may get confused about the difference between copper and bronze. While the first is a pure metal, known for its bright orange colour, the latter is an alloy of copper, tending to a brown tone. Either way, both materials go very well with whites and greys. And they will certainly add a touch of sophistication to your bathroom!

In this mood board, we chose brushed bronze for the tapware and the accessories. On the other hand, the wallpaper with a tropical pattern has touches of copper, the same colour as the mirror frame. The bath and basin have soft curves, matching the fluted cabinetry with recessed handles. Aiming to achieve an elegant look, both the sanitaryware and the vanity are white.

On the floor, marble-like tiles with accents in rose gold and grey. On wet walls, where wallpaper is not allowed, we suggest plain tiles in satin white, preferably in a big format.

Are you also hesitant between copper and bronze? What about engaging our services for your bathroom renovation?

Vanity: Satin White Noosa 750mm Wall Hung (Otti)
Basin: Patty Gloss White (ADP)
Bath: Roca Inspira Freetsading 1800mm (Reece)
Tapware: Milli Pure Diamond Texture Handle in Brushed Bronze (Reece)
Wall light: MFL LED Dimmable Wall Bracket in Bronze (Beacon Lighting)
Wallpaper: Cascade Leaf Grey & Rose Gold Fine Decor (World of Wallpaper)
Floor tiles: Calacatta Oro 900mm x 1800mm (Design Tiles)

The idea for this project was to combine a French bristot and Italian bakery when renovating an existing retail store. The owner wanted a place where people could enjoy a good coffee while choosing from a fine selection of pastries. Or, to have a sip of wine while eating a slice of an authentic Neapolitan pizza.

The building comprised a big open area with a kitchen at the back. Our proposal was to transform the existing door between the saloon and the kitchen into an arched window. Therefore, the customers could watch part of the production line, which would entice them to taste the freshly baked treats.

Right in front of the entry door, we placed the main counter, which showcases the house’s specialties. Among the sweet treats, there are croissants, eclairs, muffins, and cakes. The coffee machine and the appliances to prepare juices and smoothies are on the left side, while the point-of-sale is to the right.

In the sitting area, we suggested some tables scattered around and also booths for a more intimate gathering, combining the atmosphere of a French bristot and Italian bakery. Regarding the finishes and materials, we chose timber panels and the classic bistro furniture, evoking reminiscences from Paris. Aiming to bring a bit from Italy, and add a touch of coziness, we added distressed brick and mustard walls. For the floor, natural stone in a light sand colour.

Are you after plans for a French bristot and Italian bakery? Be it a new cafe or restaurant, we can assist you with the design!

How cozy is it soaking in a clawfoot bathtub? The feeling of relaxation will be even better if surrounded by elements full of character. As an example, the pedestal basin made of glazed ceramic with a hob-mounted basin mixer in a classic style.

To match, a gooseneck shower arm with rose and other vintage accessories, all in matte black. The same colour was chosen for the clawfoot bathtub and other accessories, such as the pending wall light with a glass globe.

Adding to the nostalgic atmosphere, distressed brick and cement-look tiles. Another good option is whitewashed timber, which may be present in wall panels or pieces of furniture like shelves and cabinets. A rectangular mirror with an antique white frame complements the look, along with plant pots in terracotta.

For more inspiration on bathrooms with an antique or vintage look, please check here and here.

Claw foot bath: Kado Era 1700mm (Reece)
Pedestal basin: Stafford 51 X 43 (Turner Hastings)
Basin mixer & shower mixer: Kado Era (Reece)
Shower & hook: Nostalgia (Phoenix)
Wall light: Ivy 1 Light (Beacon Lighting)
Mirror: Toftbyn white (IKEA)
Floor tile: Windsor Matte Grey Concrete Look 600×600 (Tile Cloud)

Do you also dream of soaking in a clawfoot bathtub after a busy day at work? If you are also in love with this vintage look, let us know! We are more than happy to assist with your new bathroom!

When designing a small powder room or ensuite, every millimetre matters. Check our tips to deal with compact bathrooms and other tiny spaces!

For example, you may use cavity sliding doors instead of hinged ones, being able to have a wide doorway to access the room. Regarding sanitaryware, toilets with in-wall flush systems are great space-savers, for example, as the cistern is concealed inside the wall frame.

You may use the standard flush buttons or ones with touchless technology, as you may see here. Besides compact toilets, there are many models of slim wall-hung vanities in the market, providing clever storage solutions. In saying that, while some may prefer a standard mirror, others may opt for a shaving mirror cabinet. Some shaving cabinets can be semi-recessed in the wall, providing extra storage space.

Aiming to bring some coziness, we suggest using light tones of grey and accents in timber. In this mood board, we have a mirror with a frame in light oak, the same colour chosen for the towel hook and the pendant light. For the tapware, brushed nickel with a contemporary design and straight lines, matching the wallpaper and the floor tiles.

Vanity: Petite 400 Wall Hung (ADP)
Toilet: Roca Inspira (Reece)
Flush button: Geberit Sigma 01 (Reece)
Tapware and accessory: Tono (Fienza)
Hook: Classic Kink Wall Hook (Scandiluxe)
Mirror: Tina Round (Temple & Webster)
Pending light: Juno 1 (Beacon Lighting)
Floor tile: Caparazon Medio (Perini Tiles)
Wallpaper: Maui Leaf Monochrome (World of Wallpaper)

Are you struggling with a small powder room or any other room where every millimetre matters? We are glad to help you optimise your space!

For those who are after a luxurious bathroom, there is nothing better than natural stone and good-quality furniture. Arctic Frost or Nero Marquina, for example, are great choices when selecting a marble for your floor or benchtop. While the first has grey veins on white, the latter is known for its white veins over a deep black background, both being a symbol of elegance and contemporaneity.

However, apart from tiles and benchtops, we can also use marble in other elements of the project, such as door handles and tapware. With a unique design, this vanity in hazelnut oak from Zuster has the option of a marble handle inlay. This feature perfectly matches the tapware from Par Taps, which also has details in marble, either in black or white.

A black basin in glazed steel and a shaving mirror cabinet with a timber frame, from the same range as the vanity. The floor has dark marble tiles, while the walls have white marble. A fluted feature panel is proposed for the dry areas, matching the same dark timber colour as the vanity and the mirror cabinet. Black accessories complement the look, improving the sense of sophistication. For other mood boards where we suggested dark accents, click here and here.

Vanity: Issy Blossom (Reece)
Shaving mirror cabinet: Issy Blossom (Reece)
Basin: Alape Scopio Counter Basin (Reece)
Tapware: IDK Nero Marble (Par Taps)
Towel rail: Mizu Soothe (Reece)
Marble: Arctic Frost & Nero Marquina (CDK Stone)

Are you also after good-quality products for your bathroom renovation, from well-known Australian brands? We can definitely assist you.

If you never considered an orange bathroom, you should think twice. This colour can definitely bring a boost of energy and joy to your day! However, the secret is using orange as an accent colour, matching it with the right hues. In this mood board, we opted for different tones of grey for a more contemporary atmosphere.

For example, you may have a feature wall with orange mosaic tiles, combined with a concrete-look basin and freestanding bath. Or, you may prefer accessories in bright tangerine, such as the towel rails in acrylic and the mirror from Laufen, which go well with encaustic tiles in different tones of grey. Either way, the outcome will be vibrant and joyful.

For the tapware, you can go with brushed nickel, opting for models with a more futuristic design. Alternatively, you may prefer chrome, such as in this mood board here, which will also provide a good match. Finishing the selection, cement-look tiles on the floor, in a light neutral colour.

Bathtub: Chelsea 1600 (Pietra Bianca)
Basin: Omvivo Villa Above Counter with Shelf 600 in Cove Grey (Reece)
Wall tap: Axia Wall Basin Mixer Set (Phoenix)
Mirror: Laufen Kartell Tangerine Orange (Reece)
Towel rails: Laufen Kartell Tangerine Orange (Reece)
Mosaic tiles: SM 10.46 (Bisazza)
Encaustic tiles: Revival Stachus 200×200 (National Tiles)

Are you thinking of different colours for your bathroom but hesitant about the result? Give us a call and we can assist you! Colour consulting is one of our specialties at Instant Design.

This week’s mood board is all about squares, circles, or a combination of both. Aiming for a sleek and contemporary design, we suggest sanitaryware in a squarish shape with soft round corners. For the tapware, wall mixers with square cover plates matching the showerhead from Grohe.

While you may go with other colours, such as black or brushed nickel, we suggest chrome instead. This is because chrome is a timeless and elegant choice that matches all styles.

For the floor, terrazzo tiles with different shades of grey. Even though some people consider terrazzo tiles outdated, we definitely love them! Have a look here for another mood board where we suggested this material.

The cabinetry may be either in white or light grey, in gloss or matt finish. Completing the look, 100×100 gloss white tiles on the wall. Regarding the mirror, we suggest geometric shapes with black metal frame.

Bathtub: Posh Domaine Back to Wall 1700 (Reece)
Basin: Roca Inspira Square Rectangle Above Counter (Reece)
Toilet: Munich Back to Wall (Oliveri)
Wall tap and shower mixer: Grohe Lineare (Reece)
Showerhead: Grohe Rainshower Smartactive Square (Reece)
Terrazzo tiles: Alchemy (Fibonacci)

Are you hesitant between squares, circles, or a combination of both? Get in touch to book an appointment and we can help you to decide!

At the end of the day, we just want to get home and relax, either soaking in a bath or under a nice waterfall shower. If you have the right colour in your bathroom, the experience is even more enjoyable! Sage green is perfect to create the feeling of relaxation, be it on the fishscale tiles, the freestanding bathtub or the cabinetry.

This colour goes along very well with whites and light greys, creating the perfect environment for relaxation. So you won’t go wrong if you mix this earthy greyish tone of green with a light cement-look floor tile. Or, alternatively, with a white-washed timber tone.

To complement the look, we suggest round basins in matte white, the same material as for the vanity countertop. Regarding accessories, we suggest brushed gold, such as a round mirror and a pendant wall light. For the tapware, wall taps and mixers would follow the same colour scheme.

In saying that, golden accessories offer a perfect match with many other colours, as you may see in other mood boards (here and here).

Vanity: ADP Flo by Alisa & Lysandra Topiary Smooth (Reece)
Bath: Bayley Concrete 1800mm Seafoam (Stonebaths)
Floor Tile: Omniform Grey Textured (Beaumont Tiles)
Wall Tile: Flounder Dip Mint Fishscale (Perini Tiles)
Tapware: Mizu Drift Brushed Brass (Reece)
Wall light: MFL Artisan LED Dimmable (Beacon Lighting)

If you also want to create a wellness retreat at your home, give us a call! We can assist with plans as well as the selection of colours and finishes. Then the only thing you will need is to get home and relax!

We’re in love with the warmness of this modern mid-century bedroom, where pieces of contemporary furniture meet others inspired by the 60s. And all tied together by earthy tones!

In this extension project, the owner would like to have a new master bedroom on the 2nd floor, transforming the existing suite into a guest room. He is a big fan of the mid-century style, having a beautifully decorated living room downstairs. So our goal was to keep consistent with the modernist look when designing the extension.

The proposed concept comprised a generous master bedroom with a walk-in robe and an ensuite. For the bedroom, we proposed a hybrid vinyl floor matching the timber of the existing staircase. Behind the bed, an accent wall in grey contrasts with the other walls in a warm tone of white.

Beside the chest of drawers, a comfortable armchair provides the perfect environment for reading a book, one of the owner’s favourite hobbies. In saying that, book shelves are in every corner, to lodge the owner’s huge library. The modernist vibe continues through the chosen artwork, tapestry, and lighting features, making this modern mid-century bedroom comfy & cozy.

Did you also enjoy the warm colours of this bedroom? Are you after some inspiration for your home renovation? We would love to help you! Get in touch today and book your consultation.

Assisted bathrooms are becoming more popular. Especially with an increase in the older demographic, with people staying longer in their own homes. These bathrooms provide a few different features, both for safety and accessibility, such as grabrails and overheight toilets.

Overheight toilets can be installed with sensor flush buttons, for example, which are touchless and therefore more hygienic. Electronic bidets are also useful when talking about hygiene. Some brands of bidets can be coupled with existing toilets, depending on the size and shape of the pan. They offer an additional level of comfort for the user, with heated seats and different jets of water.

For wheelchair users, mixers with extended levers are essential, as well as wall-mounted basins and walk-in showers. For low-vision users, matte black tapware offers good contrast with white tiles, making it easy to locate the handles. On the floor, a slip-resistant tile is a great option to prevent accidents. This feature is useful not only for older people, but for anyone who wants a safer and assisted bathroom.

Overheight toilet: Kado Lux (Reece)
Flush button: Hideaway Sensor (Reece)
Wall-mounted basin: Petra 800 (Fienza)
Tapware: Hustle Care (Fienza)
Grabrails: Mizu Assisted Living (Reece)
Mirror: Arch Mirror 450×1175 (Fienza)
Floor tiles: Concrete Fusion Anthracite (National Tiles)
Wall tiles: 3D Wave Gloss (National Tiles)

Are you thinking of adapting your bathroom as well? It’s not all about a nice look: you also need to take into account the standards and regulations.

Instant Design has the skills to assist you with the design of assisted bathrooms. Get in touch today to book a consultation!