In a family home in Hunters Hill, a considered approach to materials and custom joinery has transformed an unusually shaped bathroom into a space of understated elegance.
Renovated by Adore Renovations, Project Eden draws on the home's existing palette of Taj Mahal stone and light timber, creating a natural connection between the kitchen and bathrooms. Soft gold finishes and carefully layered lighting bring warmth to the interiors, while custom cabinetry introduces a gentler architectural language.
Central to the project is the custom Eden vanity and matching shaving cabinet, arranged through Elia Bathrooms. Their curved profiles respond to the room's angular footprint, balancing sculptural form with the generous storage required for a young family.
The Beginning
For the homeowners, the brief was to create a bathroom that felt cohesive with the rest of their home while accommodating the demands of family life.
With three young boys, practicality was essential. Generous storage, easy-care surfaces and a considered layout were priorities, but the homeowners were equally drawn to a restrained, neutral aesthetic that would offer a welcome contrast to the pace of everyday life.
The kitchen's Taj Mahal stone provided the starting point. Finding bathroom tiles that complemented its distinctive tones proved challenging, but with Najee's assistance at Elia Bathrooms, a closely matched selection was sourced to create continuity throughout the home.
Featured Products
| 01 |
Vanity |
Custom Elia Eden Wall-Hung Vanity |
Softly curved edges and a floating design bring warmth and openness to the bathroom. |
| 02 | Shaving Cabinet |
Custom Elia Eden Shaving Cabinet |
Rounded detailing and generous storage combine practicality with a refined aesthetic. |
| 03 | Tiles | Tundra Beige | Warm beige tones and a subtle matt finish create a cohesive, understated foundation throughout the bathroom. |
| 04 | Cabinetry Finish | Polytec Coastal Oak | A light timber finish introduces texture and continuity |
| 05 | Tapware | Sussex | Warm metallic detailing complements the stone and timber palette. |
| 06 | Toilet | Astra Walker | A streamlined addition that complements the bathroom's understated design. |
| 07 | Shower | Nero | Brushed gold fittings introduce warm metallic detailing, adding a refined finish to the shower enclosure. |
| 08 | Bathtub | Cassa Auris Back To Wall Bathtub | A streamlined back-to-wall design creates a clean, sculptural feature while complementing the bathroom's understated aesthetic. |
The Design
A warm, tonal palette establishes the foundation of Project Eden, with natural stone, light timber and soft metallic finishes creating a cohesive material story.
The cabinetry's Polytec Coastal Oak finish echoes the kitchen joinery, while Taj Mahal stone introduces subtle movement and depth. Gold tapware complements the warmer undertones, bringing a refined contrast to the neutral surfaces.
Curved forms are a defining element of the design. Their gentle silhouettes offset the bathroom's angular layout, while the wall-hung cabinetry maintains a sense of openness.
Lighting is equally considered, with integrated LED strips introducing a soft ambient glow and a Velux skylight bringing natural light and ventilation into the otherwise windowless main bathroom.
The Custom Joinery
At the centre of Project Eden is the custom Eden wall-hung vanity and matching shaving cabinet, tailored to the homeowners' requirements through Elia Bathrooms.
The cabinetry's rounded corners were a deliberate response to the bathroom's sharp triangular layout. Rather than following the room's angular geometry, the curved profiles introduce a softer visual rhythm, creating a more fluid relationship between the joinery and surrounding architecture.
Finished in Polytec Coastal Oak, the floating vanity pairs warm timber with a sculptural stone benchtop. Generous double drawers provide practical storage, while the tall mirrored shaving cabinet offers additional space for everyday essentials.
Together, the two pieces form a cohesive feature, with their matching curves and finishes bringing consistency to the room. The same design language continues into the ensuite, where a larger vanity carries through the home's understated material palette.
Tundra Beige Tiles
Tundra Beige tiles bring warmth and softness to the bathroom, creating a neutral foundation that complements the surrounding materials and finishes.
Their subtle beige tones and understated surface variation add depth without drawing attention away from the room's more distinctive features. The warm palette works harmoniously with the timber cabinetry and natural stone, tying the different elements together.
The result is a calm, cohesive space where the materials feel connected, allowing the natural textures and finer details to take centre stage.
The Finished Space
Approximately a year after completion, the bathrooms continue to reflect the homeowners' original priorities.
The large-format tiles have proven easy to maintain, while the custom cabinetry provides the storage required for a busy family without compromising the clean architectural lines.
In the main bathroom, the back-to-wall bath and swivel spout have made bathing three young children more practical. The ensuite's generous double shower has become an equally appreciated part of the homeowners' daily routine.
Perhaps most importantly, the materials and finishes have created the sense of continuity they originally envisioned. From the kitchen's Taj Mahal stone to the bathrooms' curved timber cabinetry, each space feels connected through a consistent approach to colour, texture and form.
Project Eden demonstrates how a restrained design can still feel deeply personal, with custom details that respond to the home and the people who live within it.
Renovation | Adore Bathrooms & Kitchens
Location | Hunters Hill Sydney
Photography featured throughout: Adore Bathrooms & Kitchens
