Creating Calm: The Designory x Apaiser
Reflection Basins in 'Charcoal' in the master ensuite and powder room at Sikata House
At The Designory, every space we create is designed with intention—where the intersection of form and function supports a slower, more connected way of living. Nowhere is that philosophy more present than in our work on The Vela Properties, a trilogy of bespoke homes designed for barefoot luxury and coastal ease in Byron Bay.
When it came to designing the bathrooms across these homes—including Lavana House, Sikata House and Samudra House—we knew we needed bathware that would elevate the space without overpowering it. That’s why we turned to Apaiser.
From the very beginning, Apaiser felt like a natural fit. Their pieces are not only elegant and sculptural—they’re also beautifully aligned with our values around sustainability, craftsmanship, and timeless design. Each basin and bath is handcrafted from apaisermarble®, a sustainable stone composite that is both durable and deeply tactile. The result is bathware that invites calm and quiet, while offering the kind of resilience needed in well-loved family homes and holiday retreats alike.
Reflection Basins and Bath (custom rendered plinth onsite by Impressionist) in 'Charcoal' in the main bathroom at Sikata House
In Samudra House, the soft curves and neutral tones of the Apaiser pieces speak effortlessly to the home’s earth-driven palette and heavily textured finishes. In Lavana House, the clean silhouettes of their bathware allow the light-filled, coastal aesthetic to shine, while still offering a sculptural focal point in each bathroom.
Our goal with The Vela Properties was to offer three distinct, yet harmoniously connected homes—each one designed to feel like a peaceful retreat, whether you're rinsing off after a morning surf or sinking into a hot bath after a long day. Apaiser helped us realise that vision with pieces that feel luxurious yet grounded, contemporary yet timeless.
We're proud to collaborate with brands that not only elevate our projects aesthetically but also reflect the heart of what we do—creating homes that are as thoughtful as they are beautiful.
Oman Basins 500 in 'Snowdrift' in the master ensuite & Oman Bath (custom rendered plinth onsite by Impressionist) in 'Snowdrift' in the main bathroom at Lavana House
Ready to bring the look home?
You can now purchase The Designory’s full building plans and design schedules for each of the Vela Properties, making it easier than ever to recreate the magic in your own build or renovation. It’s all part of our mission to make good design more accessible, one project at a time.
Explore Apaiser’s gorgeous collection of bathroom products here: https://apaiser.com/