A Winning Bathroom Renovation: Inside Matthew Dawson’s Luxury Bathroom Project

22 December 2025

“A bathroom designed to slow the pace – where sculptural form, tactile materials, and quiet technology come together.”

This residential bathroom project is a refined example of how thoughtful design and careful specification can transform an everyday space into a calm, spa-inspired retreat. Designed and supplied by Kallums Bathrooms, the brief focused on creating a room that feels immersive, balanced, and effortless to live with.

From the outset, the design approach centred on warmth, texture, and flow allowing each element to complement the next while maintaining a strong sense of visual calm.

Freestanding Bath Design: A Sculptural Centrepiece for Spa-Led Bathrooms

“The bath was designed as the emotional heart of the room – calm, grounding, and visually effortless.”

Positioned to take advantage of natural light and clear sightlines, the freestanding bath acts as the anchor of the space. Its soft, sculptural form introduces a sense of quiet luxury, contrasting beautifully with the architectural lines of the surrounding finishes.

Smart WC Design: Discreet Technology with a Minimal Aesthetic

“Advanced WC technology should disappear into the design – felt, not seen.”

The inclusion of a TOTO wall-hung WC with RG Washlet seat brings advanced comfort and hygiene into the space without disrupting its clean aesthetic. Features such as EWATER+ cleansing, rimless pan design, soft-close functionality, and water-efficient flushing ensure exceptional everyday performance.

Integrated with a concealed cistern and glass flush plate, the WC sits seamlessly within the room, reinforcing the minimalist design while delivering intelligent functionality.

Vanity Unit Design: Texture, Storage, and Visual Balance

“Wall-mounted furniture allows the room to breathe while maintaining everyday practicality.”

The vanity area introduces warmth and structure through the use of a Catalano vanity unit, paired with an undercounter basin for a clean, uninterrupted surface. The furniture provides generous storage while maintaining a light, floating appearance that enhances the sense of space.

Wall-mounted brushed brass basin mixers keep surfaces clear and contribute to the refined, uncluttered feel of the room.

Bathroom Materials & Finishes: Texture, Warmth, and Longevity

“Every surface was selected to feel calm to the eye and reassuring to the touch.”

Large-format porcelain surfaces with subtle veining are layered alongside warm wooden cabinetry and brushed brass brassware to create depth and contrast. Underfloor heating adds everyday comfort, while integrated lighting and recessed niches ensure the room feels cohesive and thoughtfully detailed.

Each finish was chosen not only for visual impact, but for durability and ease of maintenance ensuring the bathroom will age beautifully over time.

The Finished Space: A Calm, Immersive Bathroom Experience

“A space that feels removed from routine – designed for ritual, not rush.”

The completed bathroom is serene, tactile, and deeply considered. By combining a sculptural freestanding bath, intelligent WC technology, and a beautifully balanced vanity area, the design achieves a space that feels both indulgent and effortlessly functional.

This project is a true reflection of Kallums Bathrooms’ approach where design clarity, product knowledge, and attention to detail come together to create spaces that feel timeless and personal.

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