Lakeside Residence Case Study

Private Pool & Spa area

A private wellness retreat combining natural stone, large format porcelain, glass mosiacs and decorative plaster with exceptional attention to detail.

steam, shower and sauna creation from start to finish
steam, shower and sauna creation from start to finish

THE PROJECT

This private wellness space was designed as a place to relax, unwind and enjoy the surrounding scenic landscape

Harbour Design Interiors were appointed to deliver the specialist installation throughout including steam room, sauna, showers and jacuzzi features from construction through to the final finishes

PROJECT TYPE

MATERIALS

SPECIALISMS

Private Residence

natural stone, Porcelain, Glass

Large format tiling, mosiac features, pool, steam & sauna build

THE DETAILS

swimming pool drain feature to elevate the overall look
swimming pool drain feature to elevate the overall look
Mosaic steam room seating stitch seam
Mosaic steam room seating stitch seam

seam stitched glass mosiac corner junction for alignment throughout

Natural timber sauna with mitred corner details refine the appearance

THE PROCESS

Completion

Finished space, brought together

Waterproofing

Protecting what lies beneath

Preparation

Building the right foundations

one by one trimming of pool mosiacs
one by one trimming of pool mosiacs

Fabrication

Every piece carefully shaped by hand

overflow pool completed filled and working perfectly
overflow pool completed filled and working perfectly
spa area nearing completion featuring steam room, sauna, shower and hot tub
spa area nearing completion featuring steam room, sauna, shower and hot tub
custom drainage installed for a sleek shadow groove style
custom drainage installed for a sleek shadow groove style
complete steam room build finished in glass mosiacs
complete steam room build finished in glass mosiacs
bespoke sauna build with mitred details and custom lighting
bespoke sauna build with mitred details and custom lighting

Bespoke detailing around the pool floor drains adds to the overall look

Setting out

Intricate layout to form the feature

Finish

Craftsmanship in the smallest details

marble bathroom build fabricated on site
marble bathroom build fabricated on site

Marble Bathroom & Wet room Builds

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Private Riverside residence

Marble Bathroom & Wet room builds

A closer view of bespoke bathroom and wet rooms construction featuring large-format carrara marble.

Marble wet room creation with bookmatch detail, mitred niche and rebated channel for frameless glass
Marble wet room creation with bookmatch detail, mitred niche and rebated channel for frameless glass

THE PROJECT

This private domestic project was designed to capture the clients appreciation of natural, yet elegant materials throughout with unique features

Harbour Design Interiors were tasked with delivering a high end finish from construction and substrate preperation, all plumbing and marble fabrication and fitting throughout to the installation of a 600kg marble bath, through to the final finishes

PROJECT TYPE

MATERIALS

SPECIALISMS

Private Residence

Carrara Marble, White wood Marble

marble slab fabrication, Bookmatching, recessed niches, mitred edges, routered grooves- frameless glass, plumbing

complete marble bathroom build using carrara marble and vola brassware, fabricated on site
complete marble bathroom build using carrara marble and vola brassware, fabricated on site

THE DETAILS

bookmatching, recessed niche and framless glass
bookmatching, recessed niche and framless glass
carrara marble shower niche with mitred edges
carrara marble shower niche with mitred edges
waterfall edge marble bath platform with linear drain
waterfall edge marble bath platform with linear drain

Full slab installation with waterfall edge making a truly bespoke feature

Bookmatched floor to ceiling panels and floor for minimal grout lines

Recessed shower niches with mitred edges for a clean seamless finish

THE PROCESS

on site fabrication of carrara slabs
on site fabrication of carrara slabs
final trim of marble slab before installation
final trim of marble slab before installation
installing the firstvof the bookmatched slabs
installing the firstvof the bookmatched slabs

Installation

where all the hard work comes together

Finishing

the final cuts for precise fitting

Fabrication

careful planning for the first trim

rebated channel for glass installation
rebated channel for glass installation
marble fabricating and polishing
marble fabricating and polishing
frameless glass sunk into marble slab
frameless glass sunk into marble slab

Fabrication

Every piece carefully cut and polished

Customising

Rebated channels engraved for glass

Finish

Frameless glass install to complete detail

marble bath and bespoke vanity installation
marble bath and bespoke vanity installation
bespoke bath detail with waterfall edge from start to finish
bespoke bath detail with waterfall edge from start to finish
carrara marble wet room build with bookmatch floor
carrara marble wet room build with bookmatch floor
walk-in shower with bookmatched marble wall and tray
walk-in shower with bookmatched marble wall and tray
completed marble wet room with bespoke features
completed marble wet room with bespoke features
3200x1600x6mm thin porcelain tiling with unique details
3200x1600x6mm thin porcelain tiling with unique details

XXL Thin Porcelain Project

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Private Riverside residence

XXL Thin Porcelain Project

Discover this technically demanding project showcasing wet room creation and xxl thin porcelain tiling

THE PROJECT

This private domestic project was designed to the clients specification of statement features and uninterupted surfaces,

Harbour Design Interiors delivered the complete wet room installations, from substrate preperation and waterproofing through to the installation of large porcelain panels and finishing details which required us coming up with solutions for technically difficult details

PROJECT TYPE

MATERIALS

SPECIALISMS

Private Residence

3200x1600 thin porcelain, large format porcelain

Thin porcelain tiling, Bookmatching, arch windows, recessed niches, mitred edges, frameless glass

xxl thin porcelain installation with custom details and mitred edges
xxl thin porcelain installation with custom details and mitred edges

THE DETAILS

backlit floating shower wall with recessed niche using xxl thin porcelain
backlit floating shower wall with recessed niche using xxl thin porcelain
arch windows cut from thin porcelain with cladded reveals
arch windows cut from thin porcelain with cladded reveals
bookmatch recessed niche with mitred edges and lighting
bookmatch recessed niche with mitred edges and lighting

shower niche with mitred details and bookmatched into the recess

Backlit floating shower wall with recessed niche and mitred edges

Arch window detail with cladded reveals and mitred edges

THE PROCESS

xxl format thin porcelain requires custom lifting frames for handling and installing
xxl format thin porcelain requires custom lifting frames for handling and installing
window wall slabs fabricated, installed and mitred ready for the finishes
window wall slabs fabricated, installed and mitred ready for the finishes
finishing touches to the window arch reveals
finishing touches to the window arch reveals

Installation

where the precise cutting comes together

finishing

the final details that make the project

Handling

Specialist equipment for installation

installed slab ready for returns and lighting
installed slab ready for returns and lighting
installation of the floating shower wall with double bonding method to achieve maximum adheshion
installation of the floating shower wall with double bonding method to achieve maximum adheshion
mitred returns for a thicker slab look and concealed lighting for the effect
mitred returns for a thicker slab look and concealed lighting for the effect

Fabrication

Every piece carefully shaped by hand

Setting out

Intricate layout to form the feature

Finish

Craftsmanship in the smallest details

bookmatch extra large thin porcelain with horizontal join
bookmatch extra large thin porcelain with horizontal join
floating shower wall with xxl porcelain, mitred edges and custom lighting
floating shower wall with xxl porcelain, mitred edges and custom lighting

Bespoke Porcelain Spa area

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Private Valley residence

Private Porcelain Spa Project

Explore this private wellness area with custom large format porcelain tiling and bespoke finishes

THE PROJECT

This private domestic projects specification was simple. Create a tranquil spa area with bespoke details, a place to relax and restore.

Harbour Design Interiors were tasked with the preperation which involved an epoxy primer and quartz sand blinding over a micro screed cement. ufh and screeding, large format porcelain tiling with mitred edges all round and construction of floating benches and fitting of secret access panel and final fixtures

PROJECT TYPE

MATERIALS

SPECIALISMS

Private Residence

large format porcelain

Large format porcelain tiling, Bookmatching, mitred edges

private spa area with large format porcelain and mitred edges throughout
private spa area with large format porcelain and mitred edges throughout

THE DETAILS

completed steam room ready to use
completed steam room ready to use
floating steam room seating with waterfall edges
floating steam room seating with waterfall edges

custom steam and shower room with large format porcelain

Floating steam room seating with waterfall edges and lighting

large format tiled spa area with mitred edges
large format tiled spa area with mitred edges
bespoke steam and shower room with floating benches, mitred edges and custom lighting
bespoke steam and shower room with floating benches, mitred edges and custom lighting
sauna builds
sauna builds
spa area with underfloor heating, floating ceiling detail finished in large format tiling
spa area with underfloor heating, floating ceiling detail finished in large format tiling
finished steam and shower room, large format tiling
finished steam and shower room, large format tiling
3200x1500x12mm silestone slab
3200x1500x12mm silestone slab

XL Silestone Bathroom Builds

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Spa area with recessed ceiling lighting and mitred edges

Private residence

XL Silestone Bathrooms

Discover these bespoke bathroom builds using xl format Silestone and thin porcelain

stunning full bathroom build using XL format Silestone with bespoke details
stunning full bathroom build using XL format Silestone with bespoke details

THE PROJECT

This private domestic project was constructed to the clients design of statement details and materials for uninterupted surfaces and unique features. It included two custom master bathrooms, four en-suites and a bespoke utility area as well as other tiling work and a stone fireplace

Harbour Design Interiors delivered complete bathroom installations, from substrate preperation, underfloor heating and waterproofing through to the installation of Silestone slabs and finishing details. First fix and final fit plumbing meant we could plan around the finished vision

PROJECT TYPE

MATERIALS

SPECIALISMS

Private Residence

3200x1500x12mm Silestone, 2600x1200x6/3.5mm thin porcelain, large format porcelain

Silestone fabrication and installation, Thin porcelain tiling, Bookmatching, recessed niches, mitred edges, underfloor heating, plumbing and heating, fireplace

Silestone bath detail with shower cubicle behind all mitred edges and finished with 20mm tops
Silestone bath detail with shower cubicle behind all mitred edges and finished with 20mm tops

THE DETAILS

Custom built dog shower and worktop finished in xl thin porcelain with mitred edges
Custom built dog shower and worktop finished in xl thin porcelain with mitred edges
Silestone bath and shower installation
Silestone bath and shower installation
bookmatch shower enclosure with recessed niche and mitred edges
bookmatch shower enclosure with recessed niche and mitred edges

shower niche with mitred details and bookmatched into the recess

thin porcelain bespoke dog shower and worktop with mitred edges

unique XL Silestone bath and shower feature with mitred edges

THE PROCESS

xl format window slab fabricated and ready to install
xl format window slab fabricated and ready to install
bespoke dog shower build using xl thin porcelain
bespoke dog shower build using xl thin porcelain
custom dog shower and utility worktop with seamless mitred edges
custom dog shower and utility worktop with seamless mitred edges

Installation

where all the hard work comes together

finishing

the final cuts for precise fitting

Fabrication

careful cut out of a window slab

xxl silestone installation completed ready for bathroom fitting
xxl silestone installation completed ready for bathroom fitting
xxl silestone slab fabrication
xxl silestone slab fabrication
specialist equipment for handling and installation
specialist equipment for handling and installation

Handling

specialised equipment for installation

Setting out

Intricate planning to form the details

Finish

Craftsmanship highlights the finish

complete bathroom creation using 12 & 20mm Silestone
complete bathroom creation using 12 & 20mm Silestone
cladded bath and jack-n-jill style shower finished with xl Silestone
cladded bath and jack-n-jill style shower finished with xl Silestone
Silestone fully clad bath feature with tv
Silestone fully clad bath feature with tv
Custom built dog shower and worktop finished in xl thin porcelain with mitred edges
Custom built dog shower and worktop finished in xl thin porcelain with mitred edges
cladded bath feature with step all with mitred edges
cladded bath feature with step all with mitred edges

Stone staircase Project

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Private lakeside residence

Stone Staircase project

Eplore this one of a kind, curved steel staircase finished with Limestone threads and risers

Limestone curved steel staircase, templated and installed
Limestone curved steel staircase, templated and installed

THE PROJECT

This one of a kind curved staircase was designed by the client to create a beautiful feature within a huge open hallway, allowing the unbelievable views to be uninterupted from the large window and flowing into the first floor atrium whilst maintaining the open space.

Harbour Design Interiors were tasked with removing the steel balustrades, preparation of the steel, templating and installation of Limestone risers and treads, drilling and refitting of balustrades, mdf strings, framing of underside, boarding and plastering followed by final finishing details. Handrail and decoration still in progress. We also laid large format porcelain in the main hallway

PROJECT TYPE

MATERIALS

SPECIALISMS

Private Residence

30mm Limestone treads and 20mm risers, large format porcelain

templating and natural stone installation, fixing to complicate substrate, carpentry, plastering and large format tiling

bespoke stone staircase completed by harbour design interiors
bespoke stone staircase completed by harbour design interiors

THE DETAILS

limestone staircase completed
limestone staircase completed
106 core holes for balustrade fitting
106 core holes for balustrade fitting

stone steps accurately aligned to form a continuous curve

large format tiled hallway with perimeter border detail

unique steel staircase clad with limestone risers and treads

THE PROCESS

primed and first stone slabs fitted
primed and first stone slabs fitted
careful placement of a stone tread on our way to the top
careful placement of a stone tread on our way to the top
fitting balustrade for bottom step cladding
fitting balustrade for bottom step cladding

Installation

progressive fitting to form an the curve

finishing

final fitting and detailed finishing

Preparation

preparing the structure for the first steps

plastering of the underside = challenge
plastering of the underside = challenge
framework to the underside ready for boarding
framework to the underside ready for boarding
strings cladded to curved steel staircase
strings cladded to curved steel staircase

Form

strings cut and formed to the curve

Structure

creating the structure beneath the stone

Finish

boarding and plastering for final finish

fitting balustrade through stone treads
fitting balustrade through stone treads
view from second floor atrium of the completed Stone staircase
view from second floor atrium of the completed Stone staircase
curved stone staircase set in a large tiled hallway
curved stone staircase set in a large tiled hallway
side view of the limestone stairs, ready for decoration
side view of the limestone stairs, ready for decoration

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