b'I m a mother so I dont mind mess, but I definitely dont like clutter, says designer Peta Davy of the house she shares with husband Joe and their children.The dwelling is a new build; the first time Peta has had free rein to explore her own desires, despite a successful career designing interiors for other people.Just to keep things simple, the rest of the house is all white, she says. But in the bathroom its a different story. We used Resene Gravel for the main areas and then splashed out with a vibrant yellow: Resene Wazzup, for the basin and toilet areas.Peta explains the interesting theory behind this particular decision. I do like very bright colours but not if I have to live with them all the time. I figured that in a toiletas a ruleyoure there for a relatively short time and wont tire of the paint colour.It gets guests talking too, and most of them seem to like it!The black basin in the childrens bathroom recess was a treasured find from a sale at Robertson Agency in Mt Wellington, Auckland. Its not actually very practical because it tends to get covered with toothpaste, but I just love the look of it.In line with her minimalist ethos, Peta has all the typical bathroom clutter carefully stowed away in mirrored cabinets. This one has fluorescent lights above and LED lights below making it a design feature in itsReseneGravelown right.She suggests that potential builders or renovators always keep an open mind, as early plans can oftenGet the look withchange along the way. Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen I had intended to enclose the bath in a cradle buttinted to Resene Gravel. when it was first installed I found I loved its shape soShower head:much, we simply left it. Paterson TradingThe sliding door and wooden floorboards are all made from tawa, and were rescued and restored by Joe,Resenewho recycles timber for a living. La LunaThese bits are from a demolished state house inBasin:Glendowie. They were rejected for other jobs becauseRobertson Agencythe grain was too dominant, but for us they wereTimber: Tawaperfect. Design: Peta Davy,picturesTessa Chrisp Resene Half Yellowfox,wordsLouise Robertson Pearl Lusta www.yellowfox.co.nz63'