The four metre ceilings with the up lit historic cornicing provided a majestic backdrop for a classical contemporary bathroom, grounded by a Blue Palissandro stone feature wall.

A recessed wall niche provides for object display.

Dividing walls between the bathroom, toilet and laundry were removed to allow for a larger bathroom and a laundry with a better layout.

A custom perforated brick wall at the end of the corridor separates the paths to the master and the living areas.

The freestanding tub is all the more dramatic set against a curving timber wall.

The owners favoured a neutral colourway

Feature curved walls have been further highlighted with the pill shaped ‘tic-tac’ tile and prominent grouting.

A display niche sits within the curvaceous batten wall finish.

The intimate social space features wood on floor, walls and ceiling.

Lift lobby with luxurious wallpaper.

Dramatic pendants enhance the freestanding tub and stone clad walls in this bathroom.

Bedroom with wood wall finish and built in feature storage furniture.

A step back on the shower stall's back wall provides a handy soap/shampoo ledge.

Mexican-made ambient sconces/wall lights add another minimalist artistic touch.

The modern, moody aesthetic was achieved using dark tones, matte finishes, and clean lines.

Shower wall and tub. - Curves in all the right places -

A close up of the refined pendant with the Blue Palissandro stone wall seen behind.

The walk-in shower has an expansive feel with wall and floors tiles continuing into the shower stall.

Cottofaenza wall tiles, in Nero colourway, make quite an impact in the master ensuite.

The character brickwork runs over the walls and ceiling/soffit of the front entrance.

The space is long and narrow, a fact exaggerated by lining the back wall of the kitchen with beautiful handmade tiles.

A wood-look wall finish continues into the shower stall, adding to the natural vibe.

The master bedroom with feature wall.

Sliding door panels pocket into the wall for a direct connection to the terrace and city views beyond.

This wall-mounted toilet and bidet duo features a concealed cistern, perfect for streamlined bathroom design.

One son had fallen in love with Africa and the jungle, and the mural in his bedroom reflects that.

The steel splashback protecting the cinder block kitchen/scullery dividing wall was made by an artisan friend of the family.

The stone-front vanity drawers all but disappear into the cantilevered stone vanity – keeping with the dramatic yet pared back appeal.

Storage niches are tucked in beside the toilet and behind the vanity wall.

The owner-chef's cooking zone has ample drawer storage for cooking utensils and pots and pans and the designer selected a down draft in lieu of an overhead extractor, as there was plenty of depth but not the height on this wall.

The bespoke and thermally controlled 3.2m wine wall using recycled bricks, reeded and clear glass and steel with custom made handles, pivot mechanism and tasting shelf.