b'All classMark and Claire Bramwell may have a modestly sized bungalow but thatdidntstopthemdedicatingachunkofittoagenerous bathroom and adding glamorous touches that makes it much more than a utilitarian space. SaysClaire:Becausethebathroomisbiggerwithabitof elegance, it feels more like a dressing room than just a bathroom. While the lower portion of the walls are tiled, Resene Stonehenge adds a warm rich feel to the upper part. The generous wall-hung vanity has an oval top-mounted basin, and theres plenty of room for a Queen Anne style chair in one corner, a basket of shells and wall art.Theoorswereleft astheoriginaltimber, restored by Mark himself andnishedinResene QristalClearFloor.The couple also did much of thepaintingthemselves. The colour was chosen to blend with the rest of the house and work with the oors, to give a casual yet sophisticated look.ReseneStonehengeTheatrical approachSetdesignsfortheatresaresooften temporaryaffairs.Notsoforthis spectacular art work, designed and painted inResenepaintsbyTonyGeddesfora productionofCabaretattheoldCourt Theatre in Christchurch.Createdtolooklikea19thcentury mural, it now graces the bathroom of his andwifeTonisold1875cottagein Lyttleton. And with that as a visual starting point, theres little chance that the rest of the room will be anywhere near normal. Themuralislaidstraightontothe originaltongue-and-groovepanelling, whichhasbeenprotectedwithResene Aquaclear. A clawfoot bath with a rusty exterior is joined by an antique brass tap, a dress-makers dummy, an old outdoor chair and a chest of drawers. The Geddes arent averse to a bit of roughingitbutwhentheirgrandson Ihorangi joined their household nine years ago,itwastimetode-commissionthe outside loo and make a bathroom inside. High ceilings add to the drama, while the timberoorsaresimplycoveredwith oriental rugs. Its still a work in progress, says Toni, with the next job to paint the outsideofthebathinReseneBlack.I think its time the rust should go. 61'