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TAPS &
BASINS

Mcgregor Farmhouse

Victorian Bathrooms

estled in the heart of McGregor, project took us back to the original
a quaint town where time intention of farmhouses: a simple refuge,
Nis measured by the reliable representing a peaceful yet productive
neighbourhood rooster and chiming of the lifestyle. It was important for us to
church bell, lies this splendid farmhouse approach the project using honest and
home. Designed by Sam Muir of Minc humble materials and fittings which are
Design and using bathroomware from authentic and practical. Farmhouses were
Victorian Bathrooms, these bathrooms homes grounded in purity, honesty and
reflect a beautiful fusion of the natural simple values, each house taking on the
elements of the area brought to life with imprint of people who lived there. This
strokes of bold modern influences. The is why we involved the client each step
brief was simple; “Create a farmhouse- of the way in sourcing of all the materials
style holiday home where the client and used, the hand chosen fittings and many
his family could escape on weekends, away reclaimed pieces, each item with a story
from the city; a place where they could and history behind them”.
relax in the tiny hamlet of McGregor, The use of the rustic décor elements,
connected to a simpler way of life.” brushed brass tapware and statement
When asking Sam about the inspiration bathroom pieces together with the
for this project she had the following to crispness of the white ceramicware and tapware in an brushed brass finish with
say; “Our inspiration for this farmhouse tiles, brings a fresh take to this farmhouse white accents, keeping this colourful
chic bathroom design. The brushed configuration classic and clean.
brass finish on the Britannia tapware “Victorian Bathrooms was our first
and VB bathroom accessories evokes the and only choice for fittings. The attention
warmth and rawness of the surrounding to small details and high quality of each
countryside whilst the black levers add fitting is one of a kind. We chose the
a touch of ‘edge’. The Classique bath in Britannia Collection for its classic styling
the main bathroom reflects Victorian and functionality, and the brushed brass
Bathrooms’ Modern Classic style with finish with dramatic black levers gave
its timelessly appealing classic design, us the look and feel we were trying to
whilst the Art Deco feet and glossy black achieve. We loved the option for the
exterior gives it a modern twist. custom bespoke colours available in the
Awaiting in the mezzanine loft, bursting freestanding cast acrylic baths, giving us
with colour and character, the Chaise bath the custom finish and look for this special
on Art Deco feet in a striking Monsoon home”. Victorian Bathrooms is thrilled
Lagoon painted finish stands proudly in to have been selected for this project and
the open plan bedroom. The sleek and appreciative of Sam’s feedback. dw
comfortable Chaise bath is accompanied
by our timeless collection of Britannia www.victorianbathrooms.co.za

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