Plimmerton Ensuite Sanctuary by Honour Creative

ArchiPro Project Summary - A contemporary ensuite bathroom upgrade for Emma and Greg, completed in 2023, featuring coastal-inspired design elements, serene mint green tiles, and a luxurious Caesarstone vanity, creating a relaxing sanctuary connected to the master bedroom.

Title:: Plimmerton Ensuite Sanctuary
Interior Designer:: Honour Creative
Category:: Residential/; Interiors
Region:: Plimmerton, Wellington, NZ
Completed:: 2023
Building style:: Contemporary
Client:: Emma and Greg
Photographers:: Bonny Beattie

This project focused on a complete upgrade of the upstairs ensuite bathroom, seamlessly connected to the master bedroom.

A coastal inspired bathing haven was elevated by the thoughtful design details. From the soft mint green feature tiles that the drive the ‘serene, sanctuary’ to the extra thick Caesarstone vanity top that adds a sense of abundance and quality, our design captures the coastal theme of the house.

Stepping into the room feels relaxing and restful. The subdued tones of the feature tiles paired with the soft grey floor tiles overall create a sense of calm. No colour or material is overbearing, offering a special corner of the house to unwind in.

The bathroom now flows better for the user when moving through the space. With the vanity and feature tiles being the first point of view when entering the room, other more rudimentary elements such as the toilet become a secondary aspect.

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The vanity lacked storage and functionality, with the mirror being on the side of the wall rather than in front of the basin. Surface areas were also limited with just a shallow shelf below the mirror for placing things.

The new vanity is much wider, with a usable surface area to the side of the basin, a ledge above, large drawers and a cupboard below. The mirror now sits directly in front of the unit and offers added feature back lighting.

Conducting a site visit with the builder and tiler prior to the feature wall tiling was important for this project. Allowed for better precision with the tile layout and ensured the layout was going to work well against the final built dimensions of the room.

Backlit mirrors offer a streamlined and attractive vanity lighting option. Our client was taken with this idea at a hotel visit so we adjusted our mirror design to make this work for her new ensuite. Dimensions and placement of a backlit mirror should provide sufficient and even lighting for a user’s face. To check what our distances and sizes needed to be then, we visited showrooms with tape measure in hand and stood in front of a few!

The shower is no longer a box configuration, and now a walk-in set up with feels more open and connected with the rest of the room.

The main fixtures are more tightly integrated in the space, due to the ledge running behind the vanity and toilet and through the shower.

“The depth of knowledge that Honour Creative bring makes the outcome just what you want, yet you could not have imagined it yourself at the start! Their insightful analysis and communication, alongside exceptional design and product knowledge combined with meticulous planning, were impressive throughout the entire project. Their approach is very respectful, highly communicative, patient, and exceptionally clear financially. Their attention to detail in design, communication, and visual plans was exceptional. I felt very much at ease, knowing I was in trusted hands. They offer a personal and flexible way of working, yet maintain a strong process to ensure the right outcome. I was utterly delighted with the end result of our project. It drew my breath as I looked at it and still I am in love! It really honours our house, environment and us perfectly.”