Award-winning bathing beauties

Christchurch interior designer Georgia Langridge scooped the pool at the National Kitchen and Bathroom Association (NKBA) awards early in September.

In addition to winning the Supreme Bathroom Design Award with her Parisian Stay entry, Georgia, of Modi Design, won the DNKBA Silver Kitchen Design Award, DNKBA Silver Bathroom Design Award, and Canterbury Kitchen Design Recognition.

Judges described Parisian Stay as a nicely detailed bathroom with unique features, stunning materials and tones. A lovely space that walks the delicate line between masculine and feminine. “There are so many incredible design details. The texture, the consistent use of metallics and the luxurious materials are all very successful in the space. The bath is an interesting and stunning feature, as is the giant walk-in shower. This designer has a very good understanding of bathroom design, they know how to define a space and we applaud the technical design,” they said. “One particularly successful aspect is the way the space allows for communication and solitude; the zones are separate and at the same time connected, which allows for varying degrees of privacy.”

Seven Canterbury projects won 2024 NKBA awards. They are:

Parisian Stay
Georgia Langridge, Modi Design. Supreme Bathroom Design Award

Tranquil Paradise
Emma Morris, Eternodesign. DNKBA Platinum Bathroom Design Award, Canterbury Bathroom Design Recognition

Manor House – Master Suite Retreat
Lacey Exton, Comber and Comber. Bathroom Distinction Award – $50k+, DNKBA Gold Bathroom Design Award

Urban Tenor
Georgia Langridge, Modi Design. DNKBA Silver Kitchen Design Award

Stone Cocoon
Georgia Langridge, Modi Design. DNKBA Silver Bathroom Design Award

Bronze Echo
Georgia Langridge, Modi Design. Canterbury Kitchen Design Recognition

Seaside Sanctuary
Michelle Lamb, Michelle Lamb Interior Architecture. Bathroom Distinction Award – up to $50k, Outstanding Bathroom Renovation Award

NKBA Executive Officer Rachael Kwok says though bathrooms may appear simple, they are challenging spaces to get right. “It’s interesting; the bathroom is a deceptive space and there are many design pitfalls. Things our judges look out for include the placement of the toilet, how the tiles are lined up, whether the lighting is to code and the space is aesthetically pleasing and inviting. When done right, bathrooms can be so beautiful and have such wow factor. We are proud to award these designers for their excellent work in this challenging space,” said Rachael.