BLISSNDREAMS: Common Bathroom

For the common bathroom, we wanted a funky and fun design which would also be simple and low cost. We decided on a simple space theme by doing the following :

1) A series of black and white combination contoured patterned floor to ceiling wall tiles

We opted for rectangular shaped tiles that would give a bigger and modern feel to the bathroom. The top and bottomed layers of the wall would be tiled with black tiles to blend in with the black tiled flooring and black painted ceiling while the middle layer would be tiled with white tiles to provide a contrast while brightening up the bathroom. The glossy feel of the tiles give it an expensive finish while the contoured patterned design of each tile helps to give a designer feel to the bathroom.

2) A rocket shaped lighting

We sourced the rocket shaped light from i-lite at Jalan Besar near the lavender food centre. We chose a fun piece of lighting to give the bathroom some zest and it has been a talking point for most of our friends who have visited our place.

3) Black homogenous floor tiles We used the same homogenous black tiles for all our bathrooms and kitchen as it has a non slip texture. Safety is very important in wet areas.

4) Black coloured ceiling and pipes

We took a 'dare' to paint the pipes and ceiling black. It has turned out quite nice.

5) A funky alien toilet roll holder

Sourced for $48 from Takashimaya departmental store at Ngee Ann City. Together with the rocket light, adds a zest to the bathroom.

6) Stainless steel hot and cold water piping

As part of the modern industrial touches that we wanted for our bathrooms, we opted for stainless steel piping. These blend well with our chrome taps and mixers.

In addition, we installed the following items in the common bathroom :

1) Hansgrohe Focus E Wall mount Shower Mixer

2) Crestial Chrome 3 spray Shower Head

3) Hansgrohe Focus Single lever Basin Mixer

4) White squared basin with stainless steel drainage piping ( Hoe Kee )

Stainless steel drainage piping(below) sourced from Hoe Kee which cost $48. Comtractors will usually supply white plastic piping which are far cheaper but aesthetically less pleasing.

5) 2 door vanity mirrored finished wall mounted cabinet ( Hoe Kee )

Vanity mirrored cabinet cost $100. We chose it as the shelving design allows for bottles of different heights to be kept and it had a complete mirrored finish. Doors have a magnetic locking device.

6) Wash Closet Suite - C189 ( Sim Siang Choon ) with slow closing seat cover

7) Ferroli Water Storage Heater
Ferroli water heater(above)sourced from Rigel Technology Singapore located at 12 Kaki Bukit View, Kaki Bukit Tech Park 2. Do ask for discount. Ours was a Ferroli SG15 ( 15L) storage water heater priced at $220. Installation is done by your plumber through your reno contractor or ID.

8) PD Slide and open doors for common bathroom entrance

PD slide and open doors were installed as they have a longer operational life and minimize clearnace opening space required. One set costs $270 inclusive of instllation and door frame.

PICTURES OF THE BEFORE AND AFTER:

The final result was worth the effort as we were amazed at the difference after the renovation as shown below -

Pre- Renovation ( sink / WC area )