b'words: Sue Reidy bathroom pictures: Simon Devittbathingamong the treesSue Reidy finds out about planning aOur two girls just love having a bubble bath among theGet inspired for your bathroom makeoverbathroom for little girls. trees. They watch the birds on the branches while theyat www.kohler.co.nzare in the tub, says Michelle. We wanted a bathroomor www.clearlite.co.nz.This childrens bathroom is one of three in a new housethat was easy-care, with fittings that were suitable forConsider using a Gibowned by Michelle and her partner, Rob. The home is locatedtwo small girlshence the open shower and the largeDry Zone solutionwhen revamping your on Aucklands North Shore, set in two acres of dense nativebath area. At the same time, we also wanted to keep inbathroom, for added bush. Designed by architect Carolyn Smith from Collectivemind that in the not-too-distant future they would be twoprotection against Architecture, it was completed in January this year.teenage girls with a different set of needs. A generousmoisture damage.See www.gib.co.nzshower area, and plenty of cupboard and drawer space,for more information.Thechildrensbathroomisonthegroundfloor,with big picture windows and louvres taking advantage ofwere priorities, as were the large vanity top and mirror the trees surrounding the house. The rich greens of thearea. A separate toilet was also an essential.puriris, nikaus and tree ferns enhance the enjoyment ofThepinky-purpleandlimecoloursofthebathroomdaily bath time.echo those in the girls bedrooms.| 93'