The Old Rectory was remodelled in 2003. My client wanted to retain most original elements of the house, as it dated back to the mid-16th century and is reported to be the second oldest house in Richmond. The bathroom as you see it now was originally a bedroom, which was later converted to a utilitarian bathroom in avocado. This was not exactly an interior designer's dream...
We had brought the mirror from a previous property that I had designed and used as the inspiration for the new scheme. I wanted to create a luxurious contemporary bathroom within this listed building, which meant incorporating panelled walls, one of which I used to house a wet screen - a relatively new option, along with the LEDS in the floor. These are entirely safe, cool to touch and with a lovely warm glow, bringing a relaxed ambience to bathing.
The marble tiles - a special order - were set diagonally and laid on underfloor heating. Both the vanity unit and wardrobes were timber with painted frames and mirrored back panels, and the same marble as the floor tiles was used on the counter top.
I couldn't resist the contemporary candle scones - candlelight is positively magical and in perfect harmony with the integrated B&O system that filtered through the entire house.
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