Photography: Abbie Melle
The green bathrooms in this 1940s, Georgian-inspired Burradoo country cottage in NSW Southern Highlands, are decorated with the same palette of fresh neutrals and greens that have been carried throughout the rest of the home. “It was the perfect palette to bring the outside in,” says homeowner and interior designer Georgia Boyd of The Classic Outfitter interior design studio.
In the main green bathroom, a Studio 1 ‘Hampton’ 1500mm freestanding bath was the perfect size to fit in the small space. Georgia gave the bathrooms a country feel with VJ panelling and ‘Paris’ vanities from Royal Vanities, with a Carrara marble top. A traditional touch has been added with Astra Walker Olde English tapware in a Brushed Platinum finish.
Above the bath hangs a luxurious Hydrotherm ‘B Series’ heated towel rail so towels are nice and toasty after a soak in the tub. Classic Jerusalem stone tiles in a French lay pattern ground the space and also add a warm tone, which contrasts the gloss white Majorca subway tiles for the shower and wet area walls. In both spaces, the custom mirrors are from The Classic Outfitter. The white one was once a medicine cabinet, sourced from Restoration Hardware in the US. Either side is a ‘Bryant’ wall sconce, also from The Classic Outfitter.
Adding country cottage charm
Panelling on the walls is a key feature in both bathrooms, painted in Dulux half strength Natural White. It’s this panelling that helps to create a sense of country cottage charm in the green bathroom. “I always like to keep walls free from tiles, if possible,” explains Georgia. “In this instance, particularly in the cooler environment of the Highlands, the VJ panelling works well again the subway tiles used for wet areas. The Jerusalem floor tiles used in a French pattern was quite a large scale, particularly for the smaller ensuite, yet with great trades, and their expertise, they were able to be used.”
The details behind the green bathroom
Botanical artworks in the main bathroom and ensuite are all from The Classic Outfitter. Other green details have been added with towels from Bed Bath N’ Table, while a blue and white stool from Orient House adds a splash of blue. “We love to add artwork, sconce wall lights and decorative stools to place a cup of tea or book on whilst retreating in the bath,” says Georgia. “Additionally, we love to include creature comforts like underfloor heating, heated towel rails and if there is also an opportunity to add some music, we take it.”
Source book
Interior design: The Classic Outfitter, theclassicoutfitter.com.
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