It was our great privilege to be asked to design this bathroom in a lovely old 'Queenslander' home in the leafy Brisbane suburb of Bardon (just around the corner from our office!). The design was composed in response to a client brief to create a functional, family sized bathroom using materials and fixtures that resonated with the client's desire to live sustainably.
Everything for the bathroom was thoughtfully chosen to achieve our goal of a 'greener' space, with Australian made water efficient tapware (feeding a greywater system) and environmentally conscious joinery and building materials.
We created some textural depth and warmth in the space with the use of recycled timber to form shelving and a baton privacy screen. The timber had been salvaged from local demolitions, such as the Southport Spit. This beautiful timber is embellished with scars and 'character' earned over decades. We finished it in a natural plant based clear oil that allows for reapplication over time, to ensure it continues to grow old gracefully. It was wonderful to give this timber a new home in the 'Bardon Greener Bathroom'.
A water saving toilet was chosen for the bathroom with a basin on top of the cistern, allowing water to be used twice, first for washing hands, then for flushing. It is innovative products such as this that help to create a functional and attractive space that has a reduced environmental impact both in its construction and use.
It was an absolute pleasure to work on this project and continue to explore the possibilities of creating 'greener' bathrooms. I would like to thank the committed client for sharing in a vision for the space and for working harmoniously with us to achieve it.
