Privacy from surrounding spaces is essential
when considering an open connection between
your bedroom and bathroom. However, with that
factor addressed, the design rewards can be great.
This master suite forms part of a new home
designed by architect Jullian Wilson and built
by JSC Prestige Construction. But the owners,
Kris and Cassie Johnson, designed the ensuite.
“The suite’s on the upper floor and with a
number of corners to turn to enter it there are no
direct sightlines into the bedroom or bathroom,
so privacy was assured,” says Kris Johnson.
“There are few windows on the side of the
home that would have brought natural light into
the ensuite, so instead we opened the bathroom
to the bedroom. This had the plus of making the
entire suite seem lighter and more spacious.”
Teak slats flank both sides of the entry to the
bathroom. The wood connects with other simi-
lar joinery through the home and also the French
oak floors, which were stained for a classic feel.
Straight ahead in the ensuite, a classic double
sink is set against a substantial slab of Calacatta
marble. This is matched with a series of four
mirror cabinets above which reflect the joinery-
clad entranceway and again add to the sense of
overall spaciousness. Situated between the sinks
and mirrors a recessed niche in the luxury stone
provides a casual utility shelf.
The double shower stall is in exactly the
same proportions as the vanity wall and is
directly behind it – so is all-but hidden from
view. A toilet cubicle is to one side of the ensuite.
“The other feature of the design is the round
soaking tub which is also in direct alignment
with the double vanity and the shower stall.”
Previous pages: Teak slats flank the
open entry to this master bathroom
from the bedroom, an echo of similar
joinery found throughout the home.
Left: Tub, floor-standing pourer,
marble vanity and vanity plumbing
are all in line in this design – as is
the shower stall directly behind the
vanity, which effectively disappears
when the ensuite is viewed from
the bedroom. Tall, narrow windows
either side of the open shower stall
bring natural light into the back of
the space.
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