Black, white, and chic
A dramatic interplay of texture and tone play a leading
role in this pared-back master bathroom
Above: Despite the floor decoration
on entry, this bathroom exudes a
masculine quality with an emphasis
on strong forms – highlighted by
discreet lighting – and a bold, simple
two-tone colour palette. Designer
Davinia Sutton, of Detail by Davinia
Sutton, created the bathroom,
including designing the wall-hung,
custom double vanity.
Facing page: The tub is on show
on entering the bathroom, with the
vanity basins echoing its fluid lines.
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Contrary to the saying, sometimes it’s the big
things, not the little things, in design that count.
For this bathroom, by designer Davinia Sutton,
it is the larger, more dynamic strokes that set off
the otherwise minimalist master ensuite.
The bathroom’s two-tone look is a continua-
tion of the pared-back black and white palette in
other areas of the home, says Sutton.
“As well as this, the owner wanted the bath-
room to have good spatial layout, strong clean
lines, textured finishes, a walk-in shower zone,
a freestanding bath and privacy for the toilet.”
Sutton’s design presents a bold statement on
entry, with a large freestanding bath under the
window the first thing on view.
“We lengthened the windows in this area to
make the most of natural light and to optimise
views out to the garden from the tub.”
Set opposite the bath is a double vanity with
mirror-fronted wall cabinets above.
“The vanity is wall-hung to add to the over-
all sense of space and also to make it easier to
keep things clean. Round-cornered basins con-
trast the wider emphasis on straight lines and
work with the flowing lines of the bathtub.”
Together, the vanity drawers and mirrored