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Thanks to DKTN, this bathroom has nothing to envy from the baths of Ancient Greece
Fuchsia Interiors
Location
Doubleview (Australia)
Materiale
DKTN
Application
Worktops, wall cladding, flooring, steps, bathtub, shower
Quantity
15 slabs
Architecture/design
Fuchsia Interiors
Colore
Entzo
Spessore
8 mm, 12 mm
End Date
2023
According to historians, baths in Ancient Greece had a purifying function and, at the same time, evoked pleasure. They had a variable temperature, with massages and perfumed creams, although this was not to the liking of some, as they believed that this practice disguised the athlete’s odour, making them appear weak. Whatever the case may be, having a bathroom at home was a real luxury. And this house in Sandringham Bay (Victoria, Australia) pays homage to it.
With the clear intention of recreating that world of pleasure and hedonism, the Fuchsia Interiors studio decided to rely on Cosentino and use its products in most of the flat’s master bathroom.
Gold thread for a perfect match
According to the studio, “the DKTN Entzo stone is the star of this bathroom. The structure and shape that we have created are reminiscent of the palatial baths of Ancient Greece. The colours, finishes, taps and accessories, including the transparent curtains with gold threads, were carefully selected to complement the golden glow of the stone”. Inspired by Calacatta Gold marble, DKTN Entzo is characterised by the realism and naturalness of the random pattern of its golden veins.
Only in the storage area was a different material used: wood. A different colour was also used in this area, black this time, which was used for the handles and mirror frames.
Maintenance was key
The customers and homeowners are of European origin and older and, although they love marble, “they didn’t want a slippery surface nor the maintenance that natural stone requires. They were also looking for something with a subtle pattern. With its beautiful natural colour, matt texture and finish, DKTN Entzo was the perfect choice”.
Indeed, DKTN, the innovative and ultra-compact surface by Cosentino, is a technological material composed of a sophisticated blend of minerals that is highly durable and versatile, making it perfect for spaces such as the bathroom, which are exposed to moisture and whose maintenance and cleaning are essential.
Installazione facile
For the studio, another key factor in choosing one surface over the other was the ease of transport and installation. In addition to the aesthetic properties that had delighted the customers, DKTN Entzo was also very easy to transport and install in their dream bathroom.
According to the studio: “Access was a challenge, as the master bedroom in the penthouse was on the third floor. The 8 mm and 12 mm DKTN formats were perfect for the job. The stonemasons were able to install the surface successfully, creating mitered corners and all kinds of intricate details for a high quality finish”.