Ensuite eye candy

N.B. I am not a fan (however gorgeously designed) of the ensuite in the master bedroom divided by half a wall or a tall bedhead. I don't get how economical that kind of living is.

I thought I'd start with the above statement. Our ensuite needs a renovation when we can afford it since the toilet leaks, the shower stall leaks because the builder neglected to properly seal the stall and the sink is outside the bathroom. (So we don't use it.)

I am Malaysian now living in Australia. Most bathrooms in South East Asian homes do not have a dry/wet area. Firstly, because of the extreme humidity, floorboards in your bathroom is basically a total waste of money. It is far more practical financially and housekeeping-ly to tile most surfaces. (So I grew up spraying the entire bathroom with water, soaping the entire bathroom and then spraying it again.)

Now that I have the chance to re-design and dream for an achievable (small and narrow) ensuite within budget and space, allow me to meander through my thoughts.

I'd thought about having pretty special tiles everywhere, but they are rather expensive!


So maybe pebbled walls?

Carlos Domenech

I've always wanted a chair in my bathrooms but it won't have space for that luxury.

Sherrill Canet

Maybe a stool within the shower area?


While pedestal basins are so elegant and sleek

Ashley Roi Jenkins

I do kinda like the thought of having storage to hide what doesn't need to be on display


I want a pretty unique mirror(s)

Gunkelman Flesher

Philippe Starck

Two sinks means cleaning two sinks and we're rarely at one at the same time


A floating sink/storage means there's more floor space (illusions are important in small spaces!)


I love the idea of an armoire or built in for towels, pretty supplies and cotton balls in a pretty glass jar.


We're not bath people (very conscious of water usage)...

Oak Management

... and prefer a quick in and out of a shower

Philippe Starck

I only want a glass/plexiglas wall dividing the shower "stall" from the rest of the ensuite. This takes up way less space than an actual stall and door and keeps things rather simple.

Clare Cousins Architects

Adding colour to that glass gives it feel of luxury..

Karim Rashid

So... get me?