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Colours and finishes connect this ensuite to the rest of the home’s interiors

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This spa-like master bath offers refined, textural finishes, luxury fixtures and an abundance of storage

With wall-hung vanities to the left and to architecture, bathroom, cabinetry, countertop, daylighting, floor, interior design, kitchen, room, sink, tile, gray, black — With wall-hung vanities to the left and to the right, the freestanding tub draws the eye in this master suite transformation by whole-house renovation architects Shawn and Edward Alshut. The floor-to-ceiling solar blinds directly behind the tub create a rich textural backdrop, accentuated by hidden LED lighting.

Existing stained oak floors in this master bedroom bed, bed frame, bedroom, ceiling, floor, furniture, interior design, lighting, mattress, room, suite, wall, black, gray

The luxury of pure symmetry is apparent in architecture, bathroom, ceiling, daylighting, interior design, plumbing fixture, room, toilet, window, gray

Set directly opposite each other, the wall-hung, mirror-fronted bathroom, bathroom accessory, bathroom cabinet, cabinetry, countertop, floor, interior design, kitchen, room, sink, gray, black

For this master bathroom design, a gently sloping architecture, bathroom, bathroom accessory, bathroom cabinet, daylighting, floor, interior design, plumbing fixture, room, sink, tap, tile, wall, gray

Textured wall tile meets marble door jamb on bathroom, bidet, ceramic, floor, interior design, plumbing fixture, room, tap, tile, toilet, toilet seat, gray, black

Soft-curve triangular basins are complemented by veined marble bathroom sink, ceramic, plumbing fixture, product, sink, tap, gray

Clean-lined German tapware adds to the crisp aesthetic bathroom, bathroom accessory, ceramic, interior design, plumbing fixture, room, sink, tap, tile, gray

A freestanding Dornbracht tub filler is just one bathroom, plumbing fixture, sink, tap, gray

By building out a wall, Studio A2 was angle, bathroom accessory, bathroom cabinet, plumbing fixture, tap, gray

A Zen-like retreat that reflects the design ofthe rest of the home and offers plenty of storage was the request to architects Shawn and Edward Alshut for this master bathroom renovation.

Before the renovation could commence, an external stair and mechanical lift were built to enable all materials to be brought in through a large second floor window – avoiding damage to the existing interior, says Shawn Alshut.

“We then stripped back all the surfaces to the studs and installed laser-accurate substrates to support the room’s exacting final tile design.”

The bathroom has a strong, simple layout with his and her vanities and wall cabinets to the sides when entering from the master bedroom. A freestanding tub creates a focal point under the windows at the end of the room. The shower and toilet are set to the left and right of this.

A Zen-like serenity was achieved through refined, textural finishes and choice of high-end Dornbracht and Hansgrohe fixtures. Various surfaces link the space to the rest of the home.

“The dark ceramic floor tile provides visual continuation of the stained oak floor in the master bedroom, while a zone of textured tile offers slip resistance in the tub and shower areas,” says Edward Alshut.

“Similarly, the white wall tile provides connection to the white walls in the master bedroom and through the home.”

Textured wall tiles behind the sink cabinets and to the sides of the tub stand in contrast to the large, white polished wall tiles and connect with the use of texture throughout the interior.

In another refined touch, honed marble is used on most countertops and door jambs, including on the entry to the glass-doored toilet.

The wall-hung vanities, mirror cabinets and a tall hidden storage cabinet near the shower provide ample storage for the bathroom.

Credit list

Architects

Shawn Alshut RA, ASID, RID and Edward Alshut AIA – Studio A2 LLC

Tub

Picasso, from Maestro Collection, in White, by Hydro Systems

Vanity

Fonte, cantilevered, Gloss Lacquer Piombo finish, by Rifra

Cabinetry handles

Aluminium finish

Taps

MEM, wall-mounted, single-lever Dornbracht Mixer, in chrome

Toilet door

Laminated glass, White with Opacity 4 from Galaxy Glass; with CR Lawrence chrome hinges

Wall tiles, accent

Porcelanosa Park Lineal tiles; metal trim – Porcelanosa, Butech in Anodized Aluminium, Silver,

Toilet

Neorest 700H elongated toilet

Towel rails

MEM, by Dornbracht

Master bedroom wood flooring

Select Rift cut white oak

Master bedroom wood veneer panel

Dooge Veneer in Fumed Eucalyptus

Builder

RW Jordan Construction

Tub filler

Dornbracht, MEM, free-standing tub filler, with cascade spout

Vanity countertop

Lincoln White marble, honed

Basin

Axor Massaud Vessel Sink in Alpine White by Hansgrohe

Shower fittings

Axor Citterio 3-jet showerhead by Hansgrohe, in chrome;Axor Starck ShowerHeaven overhead rainhead by Hansgrohe; wall controls Axor Starck by Hansgrohe, in chrome

Wall tiles, general

Porcelanosa porcelain tiles in Crystal White

Floor tiles

Porcelanosa, Urbatek Neo Black, Nature finish; accent tiles, non-slip floor tiles at tub & shower, Porcelanosa, Urbatek Neo Black, Texture finish

Lighting

Hope pendant from LucePlan; Sesco recessed lighting, LED; medicine cabinet internal lighting, Robern M Series Flat Top; integrated lighting, Robern Inline Collection, vertical; master bedroom table lamps, Clavius table lamp by Axolight

Blinds

Crystal Weave solar blinds, in Bronze, from The Shade Store

Master bedroom fabric-wrapped panels

Frequency Collection in Shellac, from Luna Textiles

Story by: Charles Moxham

Photography by: Brian Gassel

23 Sep, 2018

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