the project
This bathroom is a collaboration between interior designers Kestie
Lane and Hana Hakim, former partners at Studio You Me. It’s part of
‘Maple’ apartments, a new development in Melbourne’s Hawthorn.
the brief
“The design direction was very minimal with a curated palette of white,
black and the warmth of limed timber,” says Kestie. “We felt this was
a timeless combination for a bathroom that would stay fresh.”
the materials
Small square tiles in white combine with white grout to create
a textured wall finish that creates a serene mood, without being
boring. The bath and vanity sink, both designed by Thomas Coward
using a solid surface material, are clad in 6mm-thick marble-look
Maximum porcelain panels. The flooring is smoked and limed
engineered European oak from Melbourne Designer Floors.
the key to success
Black fixtures punctuate the space, with the standout being the vanity
mirror. Custom-designed for this project, it includes a hanging rail for
the mirror to slide along and a black-stained oak shelf for display.
See more of Kestie’s work at kestielanestudio.com. Find Hana Hakim
at thestellacollective.co. Thomas Howard is at thomashoward.com.
MONOCHROME MAGIC
Minimalist lines in black and
white are a bold match.‘Icon’ mixer wall set,
$648, Astra Walker
astrawalker.com.au.Inax ‘Plain 50’
tiles in J1, POA,
Artedomus,
artedomus.com.Menu towel ladder,
$975, Top3 By
Design, top3.com.au.‘Marmi’ porcelain
panel in Statuario
Matt, POA, Maximum,
maximumaustralia.com.