Grand Designs Australia

Bathroom DESIGN

have you ever walked into an ensuite or main bathroom and been stopped you in your tracks? It could be a single aspect that captivates — shimmering tapware, exquisite tiles, a luxurious bathtub, or a vanity that is a work of art. Perhaps it’s a combination of all of those elements working harmoniously together.

Bathrooms are increasingly becoming more beautifully appointed. They’re no longer a space to just get ready for the day, or freshen up when night time falls. We’ve certainly come a long way since the days of copper pipes and chamber pots in previous centuries. In some Australian towns, the loo was banished to the backyard. The thunder box, the outside toilet, existed until the 1970s. From around the 1940s, bathrooms slowly evolved from stark white washrooms with just the essential elements for scrubbing yourself clean,

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