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Home Bathroom

An ensuite is transformed into a peaceful parent’s retreat

Lovely luxe fixtures and natural light turn this bathroom into a couple’s sanctuary.
Teneal Zuvela Home Beautiful Writer
Photography: Tom Ferguson, Styling: Olga Lewis

Located within a busy family home, this ensuite was designed to be the private sanctuary of a husband and wife. “The clients envisioned a pared back yet bright bathroom that would feel calm and functional,” shares Studio Aem’s Alexandra Mason, who led the renovation.

To enhance the sense of openness within the shared space, the freestanding Cassa Design ‘Hampton’ freestanding bath is positioned on an elevated plinth, highlighted by a brass trim. Above it, an existing window was enlarged and repositioned to encourage natural light, heightened by the perfect crisp white shade of Dulux Lexicon Quarter across the walls and ceiling.

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“We specified a coat of the bright Dulux Lexicon Quarter to further enhance the sense of lightness and openness throughout the space,” Alexandra says. (Credit: Photography: Tom Ferguson, Styling: Olga Lewis )

A custom floating dual vanity topped with white porcelain from AC Stone and ADP ‘Neptune’ above-counter basins free up more floor space. “Careful planning ensured ample circulation space in the centre of the room, maintaining effortless movement at all times,” shares Alexandra.

Crisp white walls and grey-toned stone flooring anchor the bathroom. “We used carrara subway format tiles in a brick lay and a herringbone format,” Alexandra says of the Di Lorenzo tiled flooring, which extends into the shower. (Credit: Photography: Tom Ferguson, Styling: Olga Lewis )

Thoughtful storage is provided by the generous shower recess and built-inwall niche with decorative architraves, while warm brass accents in the Phoenix tapware, joinery pulls and Coco Republic wall sconces bring a sense of classic sophistication. The overall effect is a serene space where the couple can truly unwind and decompress. “The owners are very pleased with the new layout and now spend a great deal of time bathing and relaxing in their generous, light-filled bathroom,” Alexandra says. “The space has become a personal sanctuary.”

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A luxurious ensuite with a freestanding bath.
For Alexandra, functionality forms the foundation of every bathroom design. “Proper ventilation prevents moisture build-up, protects finishes, and keeps the space fresh,” she says. “Underfloor heating is an item that I would recommend. Not only does it create a warm, ambient space, it also helps to keep floors dry as well.” This practical purpose is often overlooked by those who view underfloor heating as a luxury. (Credit: Photography: Tom Ferguson, Styling: Olga Lewis )

Source book

Interior design Studio Aem, studioaem.com.au
Architect Innovate Architects, innovate.com.au
Builder My Thred Built, mythred.com.au
Joinery Tasker Joinery, taskerjoinery.com.au

Teneal Zuvela Home Beautiful
Writer Teneal Zuvela Senior Content Producer

Teneal has a Bachelor Of Arts degree in English and Cultural Studies from The University Of Western Australia. After university, Teneal began her career in lifestyle journalism and has written for publications including Apartment Therapy, SBS Food, Fashion Journal, marie claire and ELLE Australia. Now based in Sydney, Teneal gets to write about her love of interiors and décor for Home Beautiful.

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