29/09/2026
Harbourview Fairlight Project // Master Ensuite
The first thing you notice in this master ensuite is how quiet it feels.
For our Fairlight clients, we wanted the ensuite to be a place you ease into at the end of the day. A soft, slow retreat tucked inside a busy family home. So we carried the curves from the rest of the house through into this space, starting with the wall sconces and shower heads…softening the walls and edges and warming everything with gentle timber tones. Nothing sharp, nothing rushed.
The walls are finished in microcement in its most textured form. It brings depth and a beautiful tactile quality without adding colour or visual noise, which was so important in a space designed to feel muted and relaxing. Brushed nickel tapware runs throughout, sitting softly against those gentle hues and giving the whole room an elevated, considered finish.
The mirror was placed to catch and reflect that incredible harbour view, so the water is part of the room from every angle. Behind the calm, there’s generous cabinetry, so the everyday things have a home and the benches stay clear. A sanctuary only works when it’s easy to keep that way.
The tiles were a very considered choice. I selected them from Barefoot Tiles in Manly because they bring interest without overwhelming the space. In a room designed for rest, every finish needs to earn its place quietly.
A bathroom should do more than function. It should help you exhale.