Steal This Look: A Penny Tile Bath in Australia

In this project from Kennedy Nolan architects in Melbourne, Australia, the team initially set out to restore the midcentury house designed by designers Chancellor and Patrick, but structural issues meant a new build was in order instead. But the architects still honored the original midcentury design—as seen in the main bathroom, complete with penny round wall tiles, quality fixtures, and rust-colored accents. Here’s a look at the details:

Above: The sink base is powder coated in a terracotta color. Photography by Derek Swalwell, courtesy of Kennedy Nolan.

Above: A gently curved wall opens into the bath area. Photography by Derek Swalwell, courtesy of Kennedy Nolan.

Above: The simple bathroom with a freestanding tub. Photography by Derek Swalwell, courtesy of Kennedy Nolan.

Materials

Above: The Academy Tiles Glazed Penny Rounds 82744 are available at Academy.

Above: For a similar floor tile, the Masterpiece Piece Siena Tile is from Signorino.

Faucets, Fixtures, & Paint

Above: The bath faucet is the Arne Jacobsen Vola Basin Faucet HV1-19 in natural brass; $1,278.75 at Quality Bath.

Above: The exact Laufen Washbasin is no longer available via Laufen, but the Val Washbasin offers a similar look.

Above: The Laufen Pro A Frame Wall Basin is a base for the Laufen Washbasin.

Above: The Una 71-Inch Acrylic Oval Freestanding Bathtub is $3,400 at Vintage Tub and Bath.

Above: The base is painted in Dulux Colorband Manor Red.

Lighting & Accessories

Above: The sconces are Artemide Dioscuri Wall Lamps; from $305 at Lumens.

Above: The Gubi Wall Mirror in polished brass is currently on sale for $1,699 at Design Within Reach. For more, see our post: 10 Easy Pieces: Simple Round Mirrors.

Above: For similar curtains, the Nya Nordiska Selma in Siena is sourced from the same linen company (Nya Nordiska) used elsewhere in the house.

Above: The CB2 Kindred Organic Cotton Tawny Hand Towel is on sale for $8.97.

Above: For a similar crocheted rag basket, see the Springtime Rag Rug Basket from Mojodede on Etsy; $35.