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the wall-sized vanity mirror doubles the size of the bathroom in visual terms. “The warmth of the wood balances the cool tiles, but together they create a natural feel,” says the architect. At the opposite end of the room to the bath, the shower stall is lined in small mosaic tiles, contrasting the scale of the wall and floor tiles. Glass doors mean the shower feels like part of the main body of the room, accentuating the overall sense of space. The toilet is tucked in to the right of the shower stall A tall frosted window was also installed to bring natural light into the bathroom, while still maintaining the privacy required given the ensuite’s proximity to the street. The freestanding tub adds to the ensuite’s overall feel of luxury and this has a dedicated surface-mounted downlight directly above. “However, downlight aside, the bathroom is lit by a recessed extruded LED strip that runs right around the perimeter of the space and even continues into the shower stall,” says Bhaskar. “This subtly glowing feature also acts as a wayfinder of sorts as it continues from the bath- room ceiling right through into the bedroom.” Above: Large floor and wall tiles were specified in part to avoid the need for too many grout lines, helping to keep the bathroom looking unfussy and pared back. The large plywood vanity offers plenty of storage while the wall mirror adds to the overall sense of space and light. The freestanding tub with its floor-mounted pourer also implies spaciousness. Underfloor heating keeps the bathroom cosy year round. search | save | share at