b'With its design inspired by nature, and energy ef ciency an important feature, this bathroom is green in more ways than one.That a home will sit comfortably in its natural environmentMulti-coloured river stones on the back wall of the showerResene SpaceCote isfrequentlyakeyconsiderationforaprofessional Low Sheen Kitchenow down in a waterfall effect to theoor around the& Bathroom combines designer. And its something that leads many to take theirshower and beneath the vanity unit, before meeting upanti-bacterial silver cues and inspiration from the surrounding landscape. with the large grey tiles on theoor. Warmed by under- protection and MoulDefender mouldinhibitor, perfect for When it came to creating his own family holiday home in oor heating, these tiles allude to the big smooth rocks found down by the river. minimising unwanted Albert Town near Wanaka, architectural designer Gary Toddnasties in kitchens, had some striking local scenery to draw upon. He chose toStandingonriver-smoothedstoneswhenyourebathrooms and laundries.incorporate natural elements such as the Clutha River, withshowering is a really nice feeling, says Gary. It brings its variations of rocks, pebbles and gravel, and the layers ofyou right back to nature.sediment on its banks; as well as the mountains; and the poplars and willows around the nearby lagoon.When selecting colours for the bathroom Gary took his inspiration from the view out the long horizontal window, The design is based around the theme of the housewhich looks onto the bright green leaves of the willow trees rising up out of the riverbed, says Gary. Its made up ofaround the lagoon. A feature wall of Resene Sushi brings a series of three linked pavilions terraced over four levels,this natural element into the space, while the tawa joinery and using different materials: Honed block, Zincalume,and speckled Stonex vanity top also incorporate aspects of plaster and glazing. These interpret the layers of sedimentthe natural environment surrounding the house. in the river banks.An important aspect of the design was the desire to The naturally inspired materials and themes carry throughincorporate energy-saving and environmentally friendly to the interior of the home and are especially effective infeatures. The bathroom has all the modern conveniences the bathrooms.one could want in a home in Central Otago. These include ThemainbathroomwasdesignedforGarysteenageanti-fog heat pads behind the mirrors, a chrome heated children and sits adjacent to the ensuite. In addition totowelladder,anextractorfan,awall-mountedspace continuing the riverbed look, an important considerationheater, under-tile heating and shower lights. However, was to create a funky design that would appeal to bothrather than being left on all day and consuming large teenage tastes and practical requirements.amounts of power, the appliances are set on time-clocks A custom-made storage unit between the shower andor activated by sensor when someone enters the room.vanity incorporates two glazed aluminium cabinet doorsBeneath both bathrooms is a 400-litre quick-recovery mains-with chrome handles, to give the space a modern feel.pressure hot water cylinder, which supplies both showersResene Barmy ArmyTall mirrors extending up to the ceiling visually increasefor high-demand usability. Methven Satinjet slide shower Resene the size of the room. roses help conserve waterow and limit consumption. High Country| 65'