Calm, understated and relaxing, this bathroom features bold, simple and overall strong shapes with a complete absence of bling

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Warm, natural tones in this ensuite are complemented by a sculptural stone-look tub and vanity basin

In this master ensuite blessed with spectacular views, gray

Large-format tiles with the look of veined marble gray

One way to make a space look bigger gray

The tub pourer in this ensuite has a gray

Double the enjoyment? If a wall-sized window on gray

Outside looking in – reflections make it hard gray, black

Taken from within the glass walled shower enclosure, gray

When the outlooks are as stunning as those enjoyed by this master bathroom, having access to the views was always going to be a likely ask from the homeowners. In fact it was one of many requests to designer Wendy King of Landmark Homes North from the owners who had strong design ideas but didn’t have a clear direction.

“Their previous home was Bali inspired and had included a stone bath and stone vanity bowls – which they both loved. So this look was taken up again for this bathroom.”

In broader terms, the owners wanted a calm, understated and relaxing space that featured bold, simple and overall strong shapes. At the same time, they didn’t want any bling.

In terms of physical requirements, along with a view from the bath they wanted a strong connection to the outdoors generally.

“To achieve this, the ensuite – located at a protruding corner of the home – has a tall, narrow window at one end, in the shower stall,” says King.

“And at the other end, where the tub is, there’s a whole wall-sized sliding glass door for a direct connection to the outdoors.”

Designed by King, the long, sleek wall-hung, wood vanity has only a single countertop bowl but lots of counter space – another request of the owners. And a little like in the owners’ earlier home, both the vanity bowl and matching tub have the look of stone, although here they are actually in hard-wearing Snow Quartz acrylic.

“We also showed them matt finishes on taps and accessories to avoid any sense of bling.”

For convenience, the large walk-in shower with glass screen includes a rainhead shower and a hand-held shower. Niches provide for soaps and shampoo.

With pale large-format floor-to-ceiling tiles, an abundance of natural light and recessed LED lighting behind the built-out vanity mirror, the ensuite has the pared back, restful feel required.

“The finishing touch is the hand-blown glass pendants sourced by the owners,” says King.