Gold tapware is everywhere right now. Recent TV renovation shows, such as The Block, featured gold tapware, showers and accessories prominently and the demand for this finish is hitting new heights. There is a plethora of gold hues currently on the market. Where do you start in choosing the finish that is right for your project? And how do you pair gold with your other bathroom fittings and fixtures?
Phoenix has launched a new showcase, The Curated Finishes Collection, highlighting their eight product finishes across all their design-driven tapware, showers and accessories collections. Each finish has its own palette with layers of tone and depth represented in an atmospheric style. This will inspire tapware selections based on aesthetics, with the additional benefit of the longevity and durability of Phoenix finishes.
Taking inspiration from nature and applying this to architectural and interior design, known as biophilia, is not new. Today, sculptural and organic elements are embraced to create soft and gentle living spaces. These curves are evidenced in the structure of our buildings, right through to our fixtures and fittings, including tapware and furniture.
As part of Phoenix Tapware’s interview series with key designers, architects, builders and plumbers, we take five minutes with Lee Selkrig, Founder and Director of Enso Homes. Enso Homes create quality houses that are architecturally designed. They were established in 2016 to fill a gap in the market between luxury and basic homes. Lee chats about his career, inspiration and current design trends
As part of Phoenix Tapware’s interview series with key designers, architects, builders and plumbers, we take five minutes with Sonja McAuliffe, Director and Interior Designer at Archertec Interiors and winner of the award for 2022 HIA Australian Bathroom Design. Sonja chats about her career, inspiration and current design trends
Sunhill Project is an exemplary case of flow and connectivity, bringing the outside landscape features, inside. Floor-to-ceiling windows allow natural light and greenery to permeate the space and contribute to the sense of calm that is felt on entering the home.
Phoenix has now been awarded an outstanding twenty-five international design awards over the past decade, making them one of the most respected brands in the tapware industry. However, their latest award puts them into the lexicon of Australian industry design leaders.
As part of Phoenix Tapware’s interview series with key designers, architects, builders and plumbers, we take five minutes with Paul Kegen, co-founder and architect at S&K Group and Terren, to chat about his career, inspiration and current design trends.
After two years of living in the COVID pandemic age, the trend toward designing a bathroom as a wellness sanctuary has emerged. Architects and interior designers are creating spaces that encapsulate all the luxury of a spa-like retreat. A place where people can relax and unwind within the cocoon of their own home, not needing to venture beyond.
With an emphasis on textured textiles, organic materials and shapes and rich tones, boho style can be a budget-friendly way to refresh your bathroom without undertaking a full renovation. If you want to bring the boho look into your bathroom, there are a few key things you can add that will immediately help you capture those laid-back vibes.
