Behind the traditional weatherboard walls of an Auckland villa, a pared-back en suite achieves its quiet ambition of comfort through careful resolution.
Soft plaster-rendered walls, large-format tiles, and a custom, ceiling-suspended mirror that rotates on its axis to allow both cleaning and window access demonstrate that ingenuity can be understated. Where a heritage window could not be moved, sheer curtaining turned a constraint into a moment of delight.
Bliss by Sticks + Stones Design received Highly Commended in the Bathroom Category of the Interior of the Year Awards 2026.
Photography John williams
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