A perfect marriage
Classic marble surfaces are balanced by a clean-lined, sculptural vanity
and other contemporary features in this master suite renovation
Above: For this master suite by
interior designer Jiun Ho, the look
had to connect with the 1930s
Spanish-style home but also reflect a
more contemporary sensibility. In the
master bedroom, classic mouldings
were retained while the walls are
adorned with modern art works.
Facing page: In a playful touch, the
vanity mirror and taps are off set
to the right, balancing the waterfall
countertop to the left. A frosted glass
wall separates the walk-in wardrobe.
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Sweeping views of San Francisco Bay aren’t
the only thing to draw the eye in this renovated
master suite by interior designer Jiun Ho.
“The hillside home is in a traditional 1930s
Spanish-style,” says Ho. “The owners wanted
the ensuite to be in keeping with this look while
also offering strong contemporary elements.”
“First, though, we stripped the suite back to
the studs and reorganised the spaces to allow
for a larger ensuite and walk-in wardrobe.”
For the classic connection, Ho finished the
walls and floor of the bathroom in marble. The
design is open-plan, with a slanted floor and
strip drain on one side for the shower zone and
a tub on the other. However, while the bathtub
also has a traditional appearance, on the inside
it’s ergonomically shaped and warm to the touch.
To contrast the old-world black and white
stone surfaces, Ho introduced several modern
elements by Italian design firm Boffi. These were
a sculptural vanity with waterfall countertop
and integrated sink, along with a pared-back,
semi-industrial Half Pipe showerhead and
matching wall-mounted tub mixer.
A frosted glass wall set between the walk-in
wardrobe and ensuite is another modern touch.