Classic and contemporary elements combine in this bathroom renovation

This refined bathroom forms part of a family home created in the conversion of a three storey Victorian Italianate-style terrace home, c1890, undertaken by architect Renato D’Ettorre.

“The brief was fairly open but the structural integrity of the original walls partly dictated the shape of the interiors, including this bathroom,” says D’Ettorre.

Preserving the charm of the old was a must and the original floor-to-ceiling, double-hung classical proportioned window achieves this.

The space had to be de-stressing – a calm retreat for mind, body and soul – and D’Ettorre achieved this with a classic palette of veined Carrara marble on the floors and walls.

“The marble is warm underfoot in winter, courtesy of underfloor heating, and pleasingly cool on bare feet through the hotter months.”

By contrast, other elements in the bathroom are more contemporary. A bronze strip-backed recessed shelf with concealed lighting, a clean-lined bath and hand basin, and a mirror-fronted wall cabinet all contribute.

Story by: Charles Moxham

Photography by: Simone Bossi and Ignacio Alcalde