A minimalist midcentury inspired bathroom design, with inlaid brass and natural limestone tiles.

A peaceful room with a view. The window welcomes the garden into the space, and extends the room into the garden with the externally protruding frame.

An extremely detailed, high-end design, delivered in a modest manner. A subtle take on luxury, accentuating relaxation above ostentatiousness.

Starting with an original 1968 cramped space, the entry hall was initially reconfigured to enlarge the room. The original bath and shower were both undersized and there was little space to move. The reconfiguration solved this issue, placing a large Kaldewei bath under the new window which faces the garden, allowing now for a double rain head shower within a dedicated wet area.⁣ ⁣

In conjunction with spatial arrangement is a consideration for materiality. Natural timber and stone keep the hard surfaces warm and soft to touch. The colour tones and textures are carefully chosen to feel natural and reflect external materials which are visible through the window. Limestone tiles provide a safe but luxurious feel underfoot.

The Brass Faucet Strommen tapware complements the high-quality fixtures in the space, in two different finishes, reducing visual distractions with the majority of tapware in white, providing a subtle appearance against the tiles. A matching white window handle was sourced from Italy to prevent a standard black handle becoming a focal point within the light-toned space.

The blind material filters the view for privacy rather than blocking it entirely.⁣ The second most important aim was to keep shower supplies out of sight. The inset bath incorporates hidden tiled cupboards, making use of the space where the bath curves away. ⁣

Thirdly everything needed to align, purposefully.⁣ Limestone tiles are separated from upper level wall finishes with a brass strip and all tapware is carefully considered. Lighting is aligned to fittings. Powdercoated aluminium window sill/shelving frame the window wall. Discreet bathroom storage utilises space either side of the full height pivot door jamb. The dry area is separated from the wet area without needing a door, using a frameless glass screen exactly halfway across the space.⁣

Lastly, subtle, practical details have been carefully considered. All lighting is dimmable and switched separately so the mood of the space becomes highly modifiable. Without any harsh downlighting, the space is softened with the various lighting possibilities which highlight the textures of the finishes. ⁣The typically unsightly shower drain and ceiling extract ventilation are discreetly designed out of sight.⁣

Built by Martin & Co Building | Photography by Jessie Ann