Concealed bathroom includes a wall of colourful handmade mosaic tiles

No windows? No problem! Such was the case in this vault-like bathroom that counts the graceful movement of light from skylights as a feature

Lying in the freestanding tub watching clouds pass architecture, bathroom, interior design, plumbing fixture, room, tap, tile, wall, freestanding bath, Day Bukh Architcture — **Lying in the freestanding tub watching clouds pass overhead provides a relaxing escape for the owners in this windowless and, to an extent, hidden bathing space.**

A handmade walnut trestle becomes a casual vanity architecture, bathroom, floor, flooring, tap, tile, vanity, bathroom fittings

Inspired by leaf forms and colours of eucalyptus architecture, bathroom, ceramic, floor, flooring, interior design, tile, wall, gray, white, mosaic, Day Bukh Architects

No, not a scene from a Harry Potter tale, but this bathroom by architect Matthew Day does indeed take on the magic of a secret chamber.

“The bathroom was conceived as a vault or secret chamber – the room has no windows and is only accessed via the upstairs bedrooms,” says Day. “Natural light comes in from curved skylights in the vaulted ceiling, which further enhances the sense of being in a hidden vault.

“For the wider aesthetic, the owners wanted a strong element of artisanal craftsmanship as opposed to a sterile, machined look. This led to the idea of a feature wall of handmade tiles.”

The tiles were inspired by eucalyptus trees in the area and were created by the owner, working with Bruce Rowe from Anchor Ceramics.

Handcrafted walnut joinery was introduced to soften the space and provide something warm to the touch. Plus, the wood’s deep red-brown colour complements the tilework.

“The curving lines of the tub connect with the curvaceous ceiling, while the floor-mounted bath spout accentuates the action of the water flowing into the bath – which, in turn, bounces reflections off the mosaic tiles. The movement of water is another natural feature in the design.”