BATHROOM DESIGN
PROJECTS
Bathroom interior design and decorating projects
Merewether
DESIGN OBJECTIVE
To replace the existing, dated bathroom with a light and bright new bathroom with a modern aesthetic that suited the rest of the home’s interior. The client wanted the toilet to be discrete, so as not to see it when you enter the bathroom.
SOLUTION
A soft, timeless colour palette of light blue and white was selected with a mixture of textures, timber and brushed gold accents. The feature wall behind the bath features a square tile, with multiple shades of blue, playfully bouncing light across the room and adding a luxurious focal point to the bathroom. A curved partition wall was added to give privacy to the toilet, whilst still allowing light to filter through the room from the window above the bath.
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PROJECT FACTS
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Project Type: Modern Residential Bathroom Renovation
Location: Merewether, Newcastle NSW 2291
Design Style: Timeless Coastal / Light & Bright
Key Materials: Blue multi-tonal square tiles, timber accents, brushed gold hardware.
Technical Features: Curved partition wall for toilet privacy, natural light optimisation, texture-led colour palette.
Designer: Julie Evans Design
Project: Bathroom
Lloyd Street, Merewether 2
DESIGN OBJECTIVE
These bathroom designs were a part of a whole house renovation in Lloyd Street, Merewether. Splitting an existing three level home into two separate dwellings; the brief for this project was to create a luxurious home befitting it’s beautiful location with sweeping northerly coastal views. The design concept for the home was inspired by the movement of the ocean, the undulation of sand dunes and the existing curved architecture of the home.
SOLUTION
My initial design concept included the use of Polytec Boston Oak accents to add warmth and texture to the selection schedule. Once I had selected the gorgeous Brushed Platinum Gold tap ware from Sussex, the tile selection flowed from there. The subtle pink undertone of the Viola Pro Penny Round marble tile for the powder room splash back fit the brief perfectly, in terms of colour and form. The introduction of natural marble also complemented the beachside location. I continued this theme with the rest of my bathroom selections, selecting Reves Rose Porcelain and X Stone Calacatta Gold slabs for feature walls, and Salt Stone Pink Harlite for wall and floor tiles. The designs were finished off with striking accent lighting.
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PROJECT FACTS
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Project Type: Modern Residential Bathroom Renovation
Location: Merewether, Newcastle NSW 2291
Design Style: Timeless Coastal / Light & Bright
Key Materials: Blue multi-tonal square tiles, timber accents, brushed gold hardware.
Technical Features: Curved partition wall for toilet privacy, natural light optimisation, texture-led colour palette.
Designer: Julie Evans Design
Project: Ensuite Bathroom
Merewether
DESIGN OBJECTIVE
To create a luxurious, spa-like experience in the large ensuite off the master bedroom. The inclusion of a large spa was a crucial part of the design for this hard working client who loves a long soak at the end of the day.
SOLUTION
Whilst keeping the footprint of the ensuite the same as the original ensuite, we were able to save on costly plumbing expenses and splurge on luxurious amenities. The partition wall screening the toilet was removed and replaced with floor to ceiling fluted glass, creating both privacy and light-filled spaciousness in the ensuite. A walk-in shower created more room for showering and a custom painted wall-hung double vanity, accented with twin arch shaving cabinets and a feature fluted glass wall sconce elevated the space to one of sheer luxury.
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PROJECT FACTS
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Project Type: Luxury Master Ensuite Transformation
Location: Merewether, Newcastle NSW 2291
Design Style: High-End Spa / Contemporary Sanctuary
Key Materials: Floor-to-ceiling fluted glass, custom-painted wall-hung double vanity, twin arch shaving cabinets.
Technical Features: Spatial layout optimisation (toilet screening), fluted glass lighting integration, plumbing-efficient footprint management.
Designer: Julie Evans Design
Project: Ensuite Bathroom
Lloyd Street, Merewether 1
DESIGN OBJECTIVE
An unused kitchenette was to be transformed into a luxurious ensuite for a teenage girl. With limited space, creating an illusion of scale was an important part of the brief.
SOLUTION
To maximise space in this small room, I worked with curves. The vanity, mirror, shower screen and towel rails all have rounded edges, eliminating hard edges that are often found in bathrooms. I used a gorgeous holographic subway tile from DiLorenzo for a feature wall behind the bath, which plays with the light and the reflective surface makes the room appear larger and brighter. The gold tap ware and accessories add to the glamour of this beautiful ensuite.
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PROJECT FACTS
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Project Type: Kitchenette-to-Ensuite Conversion
Location: Merewether, Newcastle NSW 2291
Design Style: Glamorous Modern / Curved Aesthetics
Key Materials: Holographic subway tiles (Di Lorenzo), gold tapware and accessories, rounded mirrors and vanities.
Technical Features: Small-space scale management through reflective surfaces, custom curved joinery, bathroom-conversion plumbing.
Designer: Julie Evans Design
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Project: Ensuite Bathroom
Salamander Bay
DESIGN OBJECTIVE
We had three bathrooms to replace in this project, where budget and timing both played crucial factors. All selections needed to not only fit within a tight budget, but also needed to be either in stock, or within a 1-2 week time frame.
SOLUTION
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I specified Hauteville White 600x600 floor tiles for all bathrooms. This is one of my favourite tiles that throws both warm and cool tones so works with most colours and textures. I teamed this with different feature tiles in each bathroom.
In the ensuite, we had an island wall-hung vanity, with the shower and toilet behind it. I specified a textured tile with lots of movement to run along the back wall called Genesis float. The design mimics wind blown sand on a beach.
The guest ensuite features a natural stone shower wall, invoking memories for my client of her Canadian roots.
When designing spaces for my clients, I always get to know a little about their
background and interests, so these can be a part of my consideration and inspiration during the design process.
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PROJECT FACTS
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Project Type: Triple Bathroom & Laundry Renovation
Location: Salamander Bay, Port Stephens NSW 2317
Design Style: Coastal Textural / Budget-Optimised Luxury
Key Materials: Hauteville White 600x600 floor tiles, ‘Genesis float’ textured feature tiles (mimicking wind-blown sand), natural stone shower wall.
Technical Features: Full-scale floor plan revision, fast-track material procurement (1–2 week lead times), island wall-hung vanity configuration, 3D design concept modelling.
Designer: Julie Evans Design
Project: 3 x Bathrooms
Adamstown
DESIGN OBJECTIVE
With two teenage daughters and a teenage son, the family bathroom was no longer conducive to their needs. Dated and dark, it was overdue for an update.
SOLUTION
When designing spaces for the teenage members of the family, I always take into account their
needs, especially in terms of function.
Whilst it’s important the design fits within the aesthetic of the home, small tweaks can ensure all members of the family are happy. I wanted to design a
calming space with a day spa vibe, also taking into consideration it was quite a small space so tricks were needed to make it feel larger.
This was done with lighting and tile selection. The tile I used to run behind the bath takes the eye from left to right, making the room feel wider. Installing a wall-hung vanity with LED lighting underneath also gives the illusion of space. For extra storage, I added a wall-hung tallboy, that I finished off with a mirrored cupboard door so the girls, in particular, had the benefit of a full-length mirror when getting ready.
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PROJECT FACTS
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Project Type: Family Bathroom Modernisation
Location: Adamstown, NSW 2289
Design Style: Calming Day Spa / Teenage-Focused Function
Key Materials: Horizontal feature tiling, wall-hung timber vanity, full-length mirrored cabinetry.
Technical Features: Under-cabinet LED lighting, spatial expansion through horizontal tiling, high-traffic storage solutions.
Designer: Julie Evans Design
Project: Family Bathroom
Whyte Street, Warners Bay
DESIGN OBJECTIVE
Design a family friendly bathroom for two growing kids, and a spacious, luxurious and moody ensuite sanctuary for Mum and Dad.
SOLUTION
When designing the family bathroom for the kids, I kept the palette neutral and timeless and added fun details like the curved vanity handles made from natural stone. The brief for the master bedroom ensuite was simple - to create a walk-in adults retreat, connecting to the bedroom and walk-in-robe and to use dark tiles.
Working with the team at Earps Tiles, I put together a warm, textural palette and accented this with Polytec Florentine Walnut and Portoro leathered marble for the custom vanity from the team at Active Kitchens. The hero is perhaps the marble and resin bath, sourced from Winnings Home. To create a sense of privacy between the bedroom and ensuite, I specified hardwood battens to run alongside the end of the bath.
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PROJECT FACTS
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Project Type: Residential Family Bathroom & Master Ensuite Transformation
Location: Warners Bay, Lake Macquarie NSW 2282
Design Style: Moody Luxury / Warm Textural Sanctuary
Key Materials: Portoro leathered marble, Polytec Florentine Walnut joinery, marble and resin bath, and hardwood batten screening.
Technical Features: Custom vanity design by Active Kitchens, integrated hardwood batten privacy screening, and curated textural palette in collaboration with Earps Tiles.
Designer: Julie Evans Design
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Project: 2 x Bathrooms
