St Kilda Mediterranean Bathroom

A warm Modern Mediterranean bathroom

This bathroom renovation is a confident expression of Modern Mediterranean design, layered with contemporary terracotta tones and subtle mid-century modern influence. The space balances warmth and restraint, using materiality and colour to create a bathroom that feels grounded, refined and distinctly European in character.

The foundation of the design is the custom vanity, finished in Laminex Sublime Teak. The warm timber tone introduces natural texture and depth, immediately softening the architectural lines of the space. The clean, handle-minimal joinery references mid-century design principles, allowing the cabinetry to feel timeless rather than trend-driven. This timber finish anchors the room and provides a strong visual contrast against the lighter surrounding surfaces.

The benchtop, specified in Caesarstone Fresh Concrete, brings a muted, stone-inspired counterbalance to the warmth of the timber. Its soft grey tone introduces a contemporary, architectural quality while maintaining a calm and neutral presence. The concrete-look surface enhances durability and practicality, making it ideal for everyday use without sacrificing visual appeal.

Tapware selection plays a key role in elevating the overall aesthetic. The Phoenix Vivid Slimline range in brushed gold adds a refined metallic warmth that complements the timber vanity and terracotta feature tiles. The slimline profile maintains a modern edge, while the brushed finish prevents the space from feeling overly polished or ornate. This subtle detailing reinforces the bathroom’s balance between warmth and contemporary restraint.

A defining feature of the space is the use of Terre Cinnamon Ceramic square tiles as a feature element. Their rich terracotta tone introduces Mediterranean influence, referencing Spanish, Italian and Moroccan design traditions. These tiles inject personality and warmth into the room, acting as a visual focal point while remaining carefully controlled within the broader palette.

To balance the warmth of the terracotta, the walls are finished in Shale White Matte tiles. Their stone-look surface provides a calm, neutral backdrop that enhances the architectural clarity of the space. The matte finish diffuses light softly, preventing glare and contributing to the room’s relaxed, spa-like atmosphere.

Underfoot, Milanese Terrazzo Avorio tiles add texture and visual interest. The terrazzo introduces a distinctly European sensibility while reinforcing the contemporary nature of the design. Its subtle flecking ties together the timber, terracotta and stone elements, creating cohesion across the space.

Additional design elements, such as a rounded mirror with minimal framing, soften the strong material palette and introduce gentle curves that contrast with the linear cabinetry and tile layouts. This detail enhances the mid-century influence while maintaining a clean, modern aesthetic.

Overall, this bathroom renovation demonstrates how thoughtful material selection and brand-led specification can create a space that feels warm, modern and enduring. Through the considered use of Laminex, Caesarstone, Phoenix, Terre and Milanese, the design achieves a refined Modern Mediterranean bathroom that is both visually rich and highly functional.