The Sanctuary

Who says you need a bath for total indulgence? Turn your shower into a lush oasis with our insider tips for creating a deluxe experience within small spaces. We look at the best fittings and fixtures, layout ideas and finishing touches to transform your daily showering into a moment of relaxation and calm.

Simone Haag has the enviable title of ‘Melbourne’s Style Contributor’ at popular Australian interiors magazine, Real Living. With a love of mid-century modern and an impeccable eye for colour, we quizzed Simone on ways to integrate her sophisticated styling into home bathrooms of all sizes.

Minosa Designs are leading bathroom architects and manufacturers of high quality washbasins and bathroom furniture. Their skill has been recognised time and time again, most recently taking out the 2013 and 2014 KBDI Australian Bathroom Designer of the Year awards.

Jacinta Pearson is a Sydney based interior designer and feature writer, renowned for her advice Décor Dilemmas in Real Living Magazine. We felt very lucky to explore bathroom trends and decorating ideas with her. Read on for some insider tips.

Nik Kokotovich has been a licensed builder since 1998 and is Managing Director of Building Services Group, his own building company specialising in renovating, building new homes, and commercial work. Nik’s building clients are some of the biggest Blue Chip names in Australia.

Itty-bitty bathrooms can be a testing interiors challenge. Whether it’s a condensed apartment space with a shared laundry / bathroom or a modest guest bathroom in need of an upscale touch, we’ve rustled up five design tricks to help broaden your decorating approach.

If your bathroom style needs refreshing, consider an eco-conscious 'greenovation' to turn your bathing space into a lush haven that will save you money, as well as help the planet. Here are six steps to guide you in fitting your sanctuary with the latest eco-friendly items.

The acclaimed Tastic Neo is now available as three individual modules to allow you to customise your bathroom heating, lighting and exhaust fan extraction like never before. Following the success of our bestselling Neo range, the IXL industrial design team consulted architects and interior stylists to create a truly remarkable update.

Changes in technology and appliances have allowed us to spend more time in bathrooms that are more comfortable sanctuaries than ever before. It can be a very therapeutic part of daily life to spend time alone in a luxurious bathroom.