Bathroom
Project Review │ North Fremantle Residence
Retreat Design completed a full renovation of this apartment located at The Moorings in North Fremantle. With a magnificent view of the Swan River, the client’s brief was to create a contemporary and functional residence which tied in with their current furnishings and classic style. An open plan kitchen with central island bench is the [...]
Karol Signature Bathroom Collection
Introducing the stunning new ‘Signature’ bathroom collection by our supplier Karol Italia. Retreat Design is the exclusive distributor of the Karol range of bathrooms in Australia. Stylish, elegant, modern and functional are the hallmarks of this Italian bathroom cabinetry company, with each of the elements in the range flexible in design – enabling a [...]
Best Of Houzz 2021
Retreat Design is thrilled to announce our portfolio was voted most popular by the Houzz community, receiving badges for ‘Best of Houzz Design 2021’ and ‘Best of Houzz Service 2021’ to add to our profile. We update our profile regularly with professional images of all of our projects and links to our exclusive products. [...]
Project Review │ Inglewood Residence
Retreat Design completed a full home renovation of this single story residence in Inglewood including the kitchen, laundry, alfresco, kids bathroom & ensuite. The complete transformation has made way for an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area which overlooks the pool area and alfresco kitchen. The client’s brief was to create a modern contemporary space [...]
Zucchetti Brim wins the Good Design Award
The Zucchetti Brim collection, designed by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba has been awarded the 2019 Good Design Award in the Bath/Accessory section. Brim was selected among over 900 product designs and graphics from over 47 nations for the oldest and most prestigious international prize awarded overseas for design products. Reassuring and essential, the Brim collection stands out for its compact design that uses a single lexicon [...]
Moving Away From Modular Cabinetry
Retreat Design prides itself on the ability to custom make kitchen components to suit your unique space. Whilst Ikea, Bunnings and other imported flat pack cabinetry suppliers are limited to modular sizes, our manufacturing partners can custom make any size cabinets that need to be produced to create your dream kitchen. With modular cabinetry [...]
Project Review | Dalkeith Bathroom
DALKEITH BATHROOM RENOVATION The team at Retreat Design thinks this Dalkeith ensuite may well have Perth’s best residential bathroom view! Creating a restful retreat for this Perth couple was a true pleasure. The end result was a spa-like luxury bathroom. The theme of Statuario marble in the master bedroom balcony was continued into the [...]
Bathroom Renovation Process
At Retreat Design, your bathroom renovation starts with a comprehensive design phase undertaken by one of our experienced interior designers. All of our projects are individually tailored to specific client requirements. Bathroom renovations typically involve more trades than a kitchen renovation as there are usually tilers, glass and plastering trades. This means that the process [...]
Bathroom Renovation Inspiration
Planning a bathroom renovation or new build? Looking for inspiration to create the perfect bathroom retreat? Here’s our top tips for creating your dream bathroom: Floating cabinetry makes the space feel larger and more spacious. Floating shelves are also a gorgeous way to display perfume bottles or indoor plants. Large wall mirrors with integrated [...]
Retreat Design | Our Point of Difference
If you’d like to know what sets us apart, then look no further. Our reputation and portfolio of past projects is proof of our continued relevance in the Perth market. Have a read below for our point of difference to local cabinet makers. UNIQUE At Retreat Design, we have exclusive access to a world [...]
Our Design Process | A Unique Renovation Company
At Retreat Design we offer a fluid and flexible design, construct and project management service. So whether you are replacing your kitchen, looking for a bathroom renovation company or sourcing cabinetry for your next construction project, Retreat Design is the place to start your research. Below, we’ve compiled a list of steps to [...]
Beautiful Basins For The Bathroom
If you’re looking for a stand-out feature piece for the bathroom then you’ve come to the right place. Here at Retreat Design we have access to some of the world’s most beautiful basins from our European suppliers. Take a look at some of our stunning options below. For more information on these products, drop in [...]
Project Highlights From 2017
As 2017 draws to a close, we thought we’d share with you some of our favourite projects from the year. We are thrilled with the work we’ve completed and the clients we’ve met along the way. Here’s just a snippet of some of our great home transformations! To view more Retreat Design projects, [...]
Project Feature: Leederville Renovation
Retreat Design renovated the kitchen of this Leederville home in 2016 for our client who wanted a contemporary looking space. Using Arrital ‘Village’ cabinetry, a Falcon oven with recycled timber railway sleeper and a statement butler’s sink, we achieved a classic looking kitchen that ties in perfectly with the Jarrah floorboards and character features of [...]
Our Top Tapware Picks
Choosing the right tapware for your kitchen or bathroom project should be a well thought out decision. The range on offer is extensive and there is a huge difference in price and quality. At Retreat Design, we are proud suppliers of European brands such as Gessi, Zucchetti, Hansgrohe, Armando Vicario and KWC to name a [...]
BEFORE & AFTERS – What a transformation!
There’s nothing more rewarding at the end of a project than looking back on how far you’ve come. Renovating can be messy and time consuming so it’s nice to have a before and after shot to see the wonderful transformation of the space. At Retreat Design we have some great photos to compare our projects [...]
Supplier Spotlight: ALTAMAREA BATHROOMS
Altamarea is a boutique bathroom cabinetry manufacturer operating out of Pordenone, Italy and is part of the larger Arrital group of companies. Founded in the year 2000, Altamarea collaborates with renowned Italian design studios to bring unique, high quality bath furnishings to the international market. Their philosophy is one that cherishes the Italian hand [...]
Win A $2000 Design Package From Retreat Design
Enter our Facebook Competition for your chance to win a $2000 Design Package from the team at Retreat Design. This exciting prize package includes: 1 x In home consultation 2 x Design meetings with one of our interior designers at our showroom 2 x Material and colour selection meetings at our offsite suppliers 3D Visualisation [...]
The Pocket Claremont Wins WA Architecture Award
Congratulations to Georgiou Living and Cameron Chisholm Nicol on winning the Harold Krantz Award for Residential Architecture – Multiple Housing Category at the 2017 WA Architecture Awards last week. The Pocket at Claremont is a 95 apartment, multi-residential development situated around the Claremont Football Oval on Davies Road. Completed in 2016, Retreat Design supplied all of [...]
Introducing the Must Collection by Altamarea
Introducing the luxurious ‘Must Collection’ by Altamarea, Italy. Designed in collaboration with Willy Dalto from Imago Design, the Must products are now available through Retreat Design in Perth. Founded in Oderzo, Italy in 2000, the boutique bathroom manufacturer Altamarea collaborates with renowned Italian design studios to bring unique, high quality bath furnishings to the international [...]
Renovation Timeline – What To Expect
Retreat Design Renovation Timeline Embarking on a kitchen or bathroom renovation is a big commitment which takes careful planning and organisation. With multiple stages and tradespeople involved it can be hard to know what to expect. Below we have compiled a list of the typical stages involved in a kitchen or bathroom project. Retreat Design are [...]
Bathroom Heating + Underfloor Heating
With the colder months upon us, there’s nothing better than stepping in to a comfortably warm, heated bathroom. Bathroom heating has come a long way in the past decade and there are now a variety of clever and economical solutions to keep your wet areas warm. With options such as underfloor heating, wall mounted radiators, [...]
Space Saving Bathroom Ideas
Given that bathrooms are often the smallest room in the house, we have put together a list of space saving ideas to help maximise your bathroom floor plan. Wall Mounting │By selecting cabinetry and fixtures which can be wall mounted you free up valuable floor space. (e.g floating vanity or wall mounted toilet) Mirrors │As with any [...]
Top tips to create the perfect bathroom
Planning a bathroom renovation or new build? We’ve got you covered! Here’s our top bathroom tips for creating your dream space: Floating cabinetry makes the space feel larger and more spacious. Floating shelves are also a gorgeous way to display perfume bottles or indoor plants. Large wall mirrors with integrated lighting help to reflect [...]
Luxury Powder Room Design
Having recently completed this project for our client in North Perth, we wanted to share some of the luxury details that went into this spectacular powder room design. Cutting edge accessories from the Gessi ‘Cono‘ range were specified to give a masculine and sophisticated feel. The leather fronted cabinetry from Karol’s ‘Urban Chic’ collection pairs beautifully [...]
New Year.. new renovation inspo!
2017 is upon us and we thought we’d share with you some of our latest renovation projects in a recent photo shoot we completed with the talented Silvertone Photography. Perhaps some of these images will spark your creative juices and get you excited for your own project? Here at Retreat Design we have started the year [...]
Designer bathroom vanities that make a statement
We love to incorporate beautiful bathroom vanities into our designs. A quality vanity unit can become a gorgeous statement piece in the bathroom and ideally strike a balance between functionality & high end style. Here are some images of our favourite bathroom vanities from our Italian suppliers Altamarea and Rifra. Luxurious materials such as marble, quartz, water resistant [...]
Introducing the Opera Collection by Altamarea
Introducing the luxe new Opera collection by Altamarea Italy. Designed by Willy Dalto & Antonella di Nuzzo from Imago Design, we are very excited to have this brand new bathroom collection on display in our showroom. Inspired by the Scandinavian sideboard of the fifties and sixties, the sleek cabinetry is characterised by aluminium extruded handles in finishes such [...]
CONO by Gessi + Karol
Newly released, the Gessi Cono (meaning ‘Cone’ in Italian) collection of tap ware and ceramics combines a naturally curved shape with angular lines, to create a sculptural piece of art. Innovative in form, Cono is designed in Italy by Prospero Rasulo and includes taps, basins, baths and accessories that are ideal for both contemporary and [...]
Bathe in luxury
DESIGNER BATHS Lets face it, there’s nothing more relaxing at the end of a long day than a soak in a luxurious bathtub… Here at Retreat Design we love to incorporate a feature bathtub into our clients’ bathroom designs. With so many stunning designer baths to choose from, we can help you select a beautiful [...]
Designer radiators from tubes
If you’re looking for a smart, stylish and economical heating solution this winter look no further than the ‘Elements’ collection from Tubes Radiatori. New to Perth, Retreat Design are now the exclusive supplier of these beautifully designed radiators from Italy. The Elements Collection from Tubes, created by leading architects and designers is a range of [...]
Closer shower head by Zucchetti
Introducing a revolutionary new product by Italian manufacturer Zucchetti. ‘Closer’ designed by Diego Grandi was launched in 2014 and looks set to cause a stir in the Australian market with its innovative and flexible take on the traditional static shower head. Resembling the form of a lamp with three moveable joints, the idea of Closer [...]
Introducing the Agora Collection by Zucchetti.Kos
Agora is a complete bathroom collection designed by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba which includes taps and accessories (by Zucchetti) and a free-standing bathtub and washbasin (by Kos). The designers have re-worked a project from the Zucchetti archives where they have kept the original imprint from 1930’s and added contemporary details. A classically elegant collection, the lines of [...]
Feature taps on trend
We love interesting tap ware and if our suppliers’ latest offerings are anything to go by, taps are set to become a stand out feature in our bathroom designs. From the fluid form of Gessi’s Goccia range to the architectural lines of Zucchetti’s Wosh collection, we can help you choose taps that become a focal [...]
Macalister Mansion Malaysia
“A 100-year-old colonial mansion is the basis for Macalister Mansion, a quirky yet sophisticated lifestyle-orientated residence where visitors can experience Penang’s rich heritage – without even leaving the building.” Completed in 2012, the Macalister Mansion in Penang’s Georgetown is the first Malaysian member of Design Hotels. This cutting edge boutique hotel pays homage to Penang’s [...]
Make your own idea book on Houzz.com.au
Get on board Houzz.com.au and make your own ‘ideabook’ with all the amazing Houzz images to choose from. It is a great way to share & collate ideas and imagery if you are planning a renovation. To see the Retreat Design Ideabook and Houzz profile complete with images from some of our projects, please click [...]
Timeless luxury | Dado baths
At Retreat Design we love the understated luxury of Dado baths with their grand proportions and timeless beauty. Manufactured in South Africa, the stone baths are made from DADOquartz – a unique, hand finished material which offers state of the art properties including heat retention, high resistance to stains & abrasion and a smooth non-porous [...]
Altamarea Bathroom | Now available at Retreat Design
We are now the official distributor of Altamarea bathroom products in Australia. Have a look at the seriously beautiful ‘Must’ collection. We will have this basin in our showroom in early September. For further information on the range please call one of our designers today or take a look at the Altamarea web page for [...]
Elegant Gessi Goccia bathroom range
Here at Retreat Design we love Gessi’s Italian designed and crafted products which are sure to make a statement in your bathroom…. The Gessi Goccia bathroom range is an innovative design inspired by the natural shapes of water with a beautiful winding spout. Designed by Prospero Rasulo, this range of elegant tap ware, basins and [...]
Morphing Collection by Zucchetti. Kos
Designed by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba for Zucchetti.Kos, the Morphing Collection has been awarded the prestigious Honourable Mention at the ADI 2014 Compasso d’Oro in the ‘Design for living category’. Having already received multiple international design awards including the Good Design Award 2011 and the ADI Design Index 2011, the success of the Morphing Collection looks set [...]
The Design Process at Retreat Design
Our team of designers are often asked about the design process and what is involved in the scope of works with our company. At Retreat Design we offer a complete yet flexible service from initial design through to handing over a completed project. We can be involved in your kitchen and bathroom project as little [...]
Milan Furniture Fair 2014 – Bathroom Trends
Bathrooms at the Salone Internazionale del Bagno 2014 (Milan Design Week) were also warm and organic this year with wood finishes, tonal colours and bold bath and tap ware making appearances. Key designs from this year’s exhibitors were: Organic and Timber Finishes: Featuring lots of warm and inviting colours this year, the bathrooms relied [...]
Tubes radiators have arrived in store!
We are excited to announce that our Tubes Radiators from Italy have arrived in the showroom….. Just in time for the Perth summer!!?! The ‘Milano’ Tubes Radiators (pictured) can be ordered as an electric or water version with both wall mounted and floor standing models available. Thanks to a special support base, the free-standing version [...]
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