Melbourne, Australia

With its luxe detailing in small but considered proportions, this bathroom is a study in quality over quantity. Located in a ground floor studio in the inner- city suburb of Fitzroy in Melbourne, it’s the creation of local architecture practice Edwards Moore. Everything in the space has been carefully curated as an opportunity for discovery. Book the apartment via Airbnb and you can not only enjoy a chic urban retreat but also purchase whatever strikes your fancy. Once you’ve sampled the deep freestanding bath, the Italian marble side table, handmade bath products and Mongolian cashmere bathrobe, for instance, you can order your very own to be delivered to your home — online via the in-house iPad. micro-luxe.com

WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT:

This is destination retail at its most unique. Immerse yourself in the local inner city cool then retreat for a soak in your designer bathtub. Love the organic olive soap? Order your own to be delivered to your home when you check out.

PROJECT DETAILS:

Architects: Edwards Moore; edwardsmoore.com. Tiles: marble from RMS Natural Stone & Ceramics. Bath: Abey Australia slim freestanding acrylic bath. Tapware: Abey Australia ‘Black Bath’ floor mixer. Side table: Marsotto ‘Ipe’ low marble table by James Irvine; Hub Furniture. Bathrobe: Robinson Man full-length unisex robe in 100 per cent cashmere; robinsonman.com. Details, last pages.