Coastal master open style ensuite

Brunswick Parlour transforms a Victorian cottage into a hard-working, personalised home for a family of four. Our clients loved the character of their Brunswick terrace home, but not its inefficient floor plan and poor year-round thermal control. They didn't need more space, they just needed their space to work harder. The front bedrooms remain largely untouched, retaining their Victorian features and only introducing new cabinetry. Meanwhile, the main bedroom’s previously pokey en suite and wardrobe have been expanded, adorned with custom cabinetry and illuminated via a generous skylight. At the rear of the house, we reimagined the floor plan to establish shared spaces suited to the family’s lifestyle. Flanked by the dining and living rooms, the kitchen has been reoriented into a more efficient layout and features custom cabinetry that uses every available inch. In the dining room, the Swiss Army Knife of utility cabinets unfolds to reveal a laundry, more custom cabinetry, and a craft station with a retractable desk. Beautiful materiality throughout infuses the home with warmth and personality, featuring Blackbutt timber flooring and cabinetry, and selective pops of green and pink tones. The house now works hard in a thermal sense too. Insulation and glazing were updated to best practice standard, and we’ve introduced several temperature control tools. Hydronic heating installed throughout the house is complemented by an evaporative cooling system and operable skylight. The result is a lush, tactile home that increases the effectiveness of every existing inch to enhance daily life for our clients, proving that good design doesn’t need to add space to add value.

Meghan Bob Photography

Walk-in shower with free standing tub and faucet. The shower has a curb-less entry with mosaic floor tile and accent wall piece.

Photos courtesy of Jesse Young Property and Real Estate Photography

When your primary bathroom isn't large, it's so important to address the storage needs. By taking out the built in tub, and adding in a freestanding tub, we were able to gain some length for our vanity. We removed the dropped soffit over the mirrors and in the shower to increase visual space and take advantage of the vaulted ceiling. Interest was added by mixing the finish of the fixtures. The shower and tub fixtures are Vibrant Brushed Moderne Brass, and the faucets and all accessories are matte black. We used a patterned floor to create interest and a large format (24" x 48") tile to visually enlarge the shower. This primary bath is a mix of cools and warms and is now a high functioning space for the owners.

After raising this roman tub, we fit a mix of neutral patterns into this beautiful space for a tranquil midcentury primary suite designed by Kennedy Cole Interior Design.

Exuding Opulent Old-World Charm: A Master Bathroom Oasis The ornate floor tiles are the pièce de résistance in this lavishly designed master bathroom. Their intricate patterns effortlessly unify the various colors within the room, creating an ambiance of timeless elegance. The subway-style shower tiles, adorned in exquisite earthy tones, serve as the cornerstone of this pristine aesthetic. These hues gracefully dance between the realms of brown and black, resulting in a striking contrast that is beautifully complemented by the surrounding shades of white. This harmonious interplay of warm and neutral tones not only imparts a sense of sophistication but also ensures a welcoming and user-friendly atmosphere throughout the space.

Complete master bathroom remodel

Complete update on this 'builder-grade' 1990's primary bathroom - not only to improve the look but also the functionality of this room. Such an inspiring and relaxing space now ...

Master Bathroom Lighting: Black Metal Banded Lantern and Glass Cylinder Pendant Lights | Master Bathroom Vanity: Custom Built Dark Brown Wood with Copper Drawer and Door Pulls; Fantasy Macaubas Quartzite Countertop; White Porcelain Undermount Sinks; Black Matte Wall-mounted Faucets; Three Rectangular Black Framed Mirrors | Master Bathroom Backsplash: Blue-Grey Multi-color Glass Tile | Master Bathroom Tub: Freestanding Bathtub with Matte Black Hardware | Master Bathroom Shower: Large Format Porcelain Tile with Blue-Grey Multi-color Glass Tile Shower Niche, Glass Shower Surround, and Matte Black Shower Hardware | Master Bathroom Wall Color: Blue-Grey | Master Bathroom Flooring: Pebble Tile