Knight Varga Interiors was a double winner at this year’s National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) Design + Industry Awards.
The Vancouver firm won two first place awards for their “Forever Home” project in the categories of Best Power Room and Best Primary Bath.
Located in a new-build project, the primary ensuite bath needed to be spatially functional as well as quiet enough for one partner to continue sleeping if the other got up early or stayed up late.
To help with sound proofing, the toilet room was placed in the corner furthest from the bedroom behind a solid-core white oak door. Storage for both clients is tucked behind vertically clad, floor-to-ceiling white oak columns flanking a sleek floating vanity with a custom integrated Corian sink and counter.
“This primary ensuite bath was a dream to design!” said principal Trish Knight. “The space is generous and the view across the city is outstanding.”
For the power room, it is the residence’s only bath on the main floor, so not only did it need to incorporate “wow factor” features to impress guests, but it also needed to be durable enough to withstand daily use by the family.
The space was long and narrow, and the clients requested a discreet toilet area that could not be seen from the hallway. Knight’s solution was to create a wall between the vanity and the toilet and clad it in the hardwood floorboards used throughout the rest of the house to create a visual break for the eye. The dramatic sink and counter were custom-made from the same slab of quartz, fabricated in Spain, and are accented by a vertical slat wall, glossy ceramic tile with a subtle plaid pattern, and grasscloth wallpaper — all of which play off each other to create “an elevated boutique feel.”
The annual awards celebrate innovative design, superior function, creativity and presentation. Hundreds of entries were received in the various categories. The 2024 winners received $5,000 for a first-place finish, $3,000 for second place, and $2,000 for third place.
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