Oakbank Reno: The Ensuite Reveal

Redoing a slab and re-running plumbing is hard enough the first time around, let alone a second. But rebuilding gave Chanice and Spencer the chance to lock in a layout and material palette they were completely sure of, rather than rushing early decisions.

The result leans into a relaxed, tropical villa feel: timber ceilings, skylights for natural light, and a mix of textures that all work together rather than competing. It's a great reminder that a forced pause on a renovation doesn't have to mean a compromised outcome. Sometimes it means a better one.

The star of the ensuite is a natural stone feature wall paired with hand-applied microcement, giving the whole room a soft, textural finish that plays beautifully with light. Timber ceiling battens and warm stone tones bring in that tropical, holiday-at-home atmosphere Chanice and Spencer were chasing. 

True to their DIY roots, the couple even created their own custom terrazzo vanity top rather than sourcing one off the shelf, a detail that gives the space a one-of-a-kind finish you simply can't buy. It's the kind of hands-on thinking that's made their renovation journey so compelling to follow. 

Anchoring the room is an ADP Waverley vanity in a rich Florentine walnut, custom-built to suit the ensuite's layout with a flat edge on one side and a curved edge on the other. Paired with the terrazzo top Chanice and Spencer made themselves, it strikes that balance of practical storage and individual style that makes a small ensuite feel considered rather than squeezed in. 

Above it sits an Ingrain Ash Horizontal Pill shaving cabinet, adding extra storage without interrupting the room's soft, rounded lines, alongside a round mirror framed against the stone feature wall.

Every piece of hardware in the space is Meir in Brushed Nickel, chosen to complement the warmth of the timber and stone rather than fight against it. That includes a heated towel rail, guest towel rail, Curvae double robe hook and round toilet roll holder, all working together for a cohesive, considered finish. 

On the shower side, a round wall mixer and 200mm curved wall spout pair with a gooseneck shower set featuring a 300mm rose and three-function hand shower, tucked behind an arched fluted glass shower screen. It's a soft, rounded silhouette that suits the room's relaxed, villa-like feel perfectly.

Underneath it all, Thermogroup underfloor heating keeps the space warm from the ground up, the kind of detail you don't see in photos but feel every time you step in. Paired with the natural materials overhead, it rounds out an ensuite that's as comfortable to live in as it is beautiful to look at. 

We loved being part of this one from start to finish, fire, delays and all. Follow along with Chanice and Spencer's renovation journey @oakbankreno for more.