Serene scene

Luxurious and lovely, the ensuite in this Sydney home is simply too beautiful to hide away.

THE BRIEF This sumptuous ensuite by Sydney interior designers Justine Hugh-Jones and Katrina Mackintosh beautifully complements the glamorous main bedroom immediately alongside it. “We took our cues from five-star hotels,” says Justine. “The bathroom and bedroom read as one.”

THE DESIGN APPROACH Space was borrowed from a generous existing bedroom to give the ensuite a greater sense of scale, says Justine. And while it is open plan, a cavity door separates the bathroom from the bedroom when privacy is desired. A seamless transition from bedroom to bathroom is achieved through the use of cohesive flooring. “Visual impact is created by the freestanding bath and a streamlined wall-hung vanity that extends from one side of the room to the other,” adds Katrina. Striking patterning in the vanity’s marble front adds interest and graphic impact. The Moroccan zellige tiles in the shower have a handcrafted look that is a counterpoint to the sleekness of the surrounding marble. “By confining tiles to the shower alcove, the room eschews the look of a conventional bathroom and flows smoothly from the sleeping area,” says Justine. The toilet is concealed behind a mirrored door to the left of the vanity; that mirrored door not only acts as a convenient full-length mirror it also bounces natural light around the room. The wall colour has a hint of peppermint to it and brushed gold tapware adds warmth.

THE RESULT This is a sophisticated ensuite with a sculptural chandelier as its star feature, says Katrina.

“This beautiful piece serves to finish and elevate the room.”