Luxurious surfaces and a gallery like aesthetic are star features in this relocated bathroom
Harmonising classic elements go hand in hand with more contemporary elements in this glamorous ensuite in a traditional home
Achieving refinement in a bathroom design isn’t about celebrating one fine finish, but rather about introducing a thoughtful balance of many.
This generous monochrome master ensuite by Archer Design is designed to be in keeping with the architecture firm’s wider renovation of a large, traditionally styled family home.
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Principal Richard Archer says the elegant white wainscoting together with classic chair rails and framing are all in tune with the home’s original interior aesthetic.
“These classic elements are blended with dark-toned, modern timber veneer cabinetry, and expansive slabs of smooth Calacatta marble, together with feature panels of Carrara mosaic tile,” says Archer.
“The flooring is a soft-toned travertine marble which is in turn balanced with gleaming white rectified porcelain wall tiles.”
Furthering the dovetailing between classic and 21st century elements, the architect also contrasted bold, modern Tom Dixon accessories with a traditional Delft lidded urn on the vanity.
In a bathroom where the luxurious surfaces speak for themselves, the function-rich side of the design is downplayed visually. For example, plenty of storage is provided with large mirror-fronted cabinetry over the vanity and below counter drawers that recede from sight within the dark wood veneer. Everything one needs is close to hand but carefully concealed, in order to maintain the calm clean lines of the architecture.
Similarly discreet, a wet zone housing the freestanding tub and spacious, open shower is separated from the toilet by a glass wall.
“The wet zone’s generous size allowed for plenty of space to feature a matte silver Tom Dixon Bash Vessel atop a stone plinth,” says Archer. “This forms an elegant, modern focal point for the entire bathroom.”
Credit list
Architect and interior designer
Vanity
Bath
Taps
Toilet
Floor
Tiles
Underfloor heating
Awards
Builder
Basin
Shower fittings
Accessories
Wall coverings
Lighting
Hot water system
Story by: Charles Moxham
Photography by: Luc Redmond
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