Vaucluse Mansion Bathroom Renovations

The master ensuite was designed around a freestanding bath set against natural marble. The bath itself is a statement piece - positioned to catch natural light and create that hotel-suite feeling the clients were after. We installed dual rain shower heads in the walk-in shower, giving options for both a quick rinse and a proper soak.

The vanity features a custom pink basin - a touch of personality in an otherwise neutral palette. It's the kind of detail that makes a bathroom feel considered rather than generic. The marble benchtop and splashback were cut from the same slab to ensure vein continuity. Behind all of this is proper waterproofing to AS3740, because beautiful finishes mean nothing if the substrate fails.

The second bathroom is centred around a hand-painted elephant mural - a commissioned piece that wraps around the feature wall. This kind of project requires careful coordination. The artist completed the mural first, then we built the rest of the bathroom to complement rather than compete with it.

We selected grey marble tiling that picks up tones from the artwork. The natural stone vessel basin adds texture without being distracting. Brass tapware provides warmth against the cooler marble. Every finish was chosen with the mural in mind. The result is a bathroom where bold art and quality renovation work together rather than against each other.

Both bathrooms share the same attention to detail where it matters. Waterproofing was done to Australian Standards - this is non-negotiable for wet areas. All marble and natural stone was sealed properly. Tapware is solid brass, not plated. Tiles were laid with consistent grout lines and proper falls to drains.

The difference between a bathroom that looks good on day one and one that still looks good in ten years comes down to what happens behind the tiles and under the floor. We don't cut corners on the work you can't see.