Beautiful Design, Thoughtfully Delivered
This project is a reminder that exceptional design isn't defined by budget, but by the care and consideration behind every decision.
Working within a compact footprint, the brief was to preserve the home's existing character while creating a bathroom that felt elevated, timeless and deeply considered. By retaining the original windows and embracing a soft, coastal-inspired palette, the space was transformed without losing its connection to the home it belongs to.
Subtle details bring a sense of quiet luxury throughout. Integrated sensor lighting within the shower niche and beneath the vanity enhances the daily experience of the room, while a bespoke fresco-waxed finish across the walls, ceiling and door introduces warmth, texture and continuity.
A full-height brass-framed shower enclosure provides a refined architectural element, and the generous round brushed brass mirror helps amplify both light and the perception of space, demonstrating how thoughtful design can make even the smallest rooms feel open and inviting.
This renovation embodies the belief that every home deserves good design. Through careful planning, considered material choices and an appreciation for what already exists, a compact bathroom has become a welcoming retreat that feels both beautiful and entirely at ease.
What the client thought …
“I engaged Kirsty Vegas Design to look at my home and start with the re-deign and renovation of my small bathroom. I gave her a simplistic brief of summer and beach, she listened and she came back with some beautiful options and completely nailed it. From the sand coloured tiles to the drift wood coloured cabinetry. I now have a bathroom that is timeless, sophisticated and feels like me. She provided plans and 3D visuals, adding in really beautiful touches like the shower niche, sensored strip lighting and specialised wall finishes … things that I would never have thought about. She worked within budget, got an A-Team of craftsmen in and project managed the whole job until completion, pivoting seamlessly on any unforseen hiccups. I absolutely love my new bathroom and can’t wait to renovate the rest of my home with Kirsty.”
Brad - Avondale, Auckland
The circular brushed brass mirror is a design trick that instantly expands this compact space. Paired with the custom "fresco" waxed walls—which are as durable as they are stunning—the room feels luxurious and open. Every detail, from the shaving mirror to the full-height custom sliding shower frame, was carefully chosen to achieve a simple, beautiful, and perfectly balanced design.
The simple wooden vanity and tower cabinet evoke a driftwood feel, seamlessly blending with the beige, sand-colored tiles and mosaics make you feel like you are stepping into a coastal retreat. This curated mix immediately delivers a calm, beach-inspired aesthetic. Finishing the space, the vertical heated towel rail adds both essential warmth and a sleek, modern touch.
Enter a spa-like retreat where details shine. The simple yet beautiful combination of beige, sand-colored tiles and mosaics is highlighted inside the shower niche by sensor-activated strip lighting, creating a stunning focal point.
Elevating the daily routine, the brushed brass waterfall shower head offers both luxury and a grand aesthetic.
The floor-to-ceiling custom brushed brass sliding shower door is a beautiful solution that keeps steam contained and the rest of the bathroom clear. This smart practicality is mirrored by the waxed fresco ceiling, which maintains its stunning look while being perfectly suited for a humid bathroom environment.
The design is a study in texture and contrast: Matt white finishes and the driftwood-inspired vanity and cabinet flow seamlessly against the beige tiles and fresco- wax finished walls, door and ceiling compliment the tiles and add texture and depth. Throughout the space, brushed brass finishes introduce a subtly luxurious, timeless appeal.
The circular brushed brass mirror is a design trick that instantly expands this compact space. Paired with the custom "fresco" waxed walls—which are as durable as they are stunning—the room feels luxurious and open. Every detail, from the shaving mirror to the full-height custom sliding shower frame, was carefully chosen to achieve a simple, beautiful, and perfectly balanced design.
The simple wooden vanity and tower cabinet evoke a driftwood feel, seamlessly blending with the beige, sand-colored tiles and mosaics make you feel like you are stepping into a coastal retreat. This curated mix immediately delivers a calm, beach-inspired aesthetic.
Clever use of space allowed us to integrate a simple wooden vanity and tower cabinet that evokes a driftwood, beachy feel. The fresco-waxed walls and ceiling—which are as durable as they are beautiful. This curated mix, which seamlessly blends with beige, sand-colored tiles and mosaics, instantly transforms the bath into a calm, beach-inspired aesthetic.
Brushed brass finishes are the perfect accent, introducing a subtle touch of luxury and timelessness into this charming, compact bathroom.
Pre-renovation: Tired & lifeless with no personality.