Homes usually get the names they don’t deserve. A family of unfriendly neighbours live in a house called ‘Shalom’, ‘Sunrise view’ is blocked by concrete towers on all sides and would only enjoy a view of the sun using a telescope, and ‘Green Acres’ sits on four metres squared.

One of the few exceptions is Indulgence Divine. This 16th century townhouse in Birgu was lovingly restored by London-based art director and producer Gattaldo and transformed into a space that is literally an indulgence of colour, design, retro nods and flashes of beautiful inspiration.

Here, Gattaldo explains how he glammed up the bathroom at Indulgence Divine.

What was the original use of the room which is now used as a bathroom?

The house was pretty much in shell form when we purchased it but the room already had connections to drainage and had obviously been a bathroom at some stage in the past.

The primary function of a bathroom is obvious – yet beyond this, a bathroom is also a space for some me-time. How does the design of the bathroom reflect this?

The first thing most people notice is the double shower, conducive to quality time with one’s partner. The next to be seduced is the eye with the room’s inviting curves in coloured glass mosaic juxtaposed by muted matte grey tiles with a subtle leather texture that feel soft in spite of their Gres makeup. It’s little details that make the room one to enjoy – the slow closing toilet seat, the backlit mirror and the sexy Habitat black lampshade.

What was your main inspiration for the bathroom design?

The way water flows in nature was the guiding concept and this is reflected in the undulated lines of the shower and the use of coloured glass.

The design of the shower/bath is very original – was this your idea?

Curves in bathrooms have been used to great effect before. I have always admired how mosaic has been elevated to art form by companies such as Bisazza, for example. My budget would not stretch to that, but it’s amazing what one can achieve by shopping around and looking creatively at the space available.

What materials were used for the bathroom, and did you source these locally?

All materials were sourced locally, not counting the mirror and the light shades which were all bought at Habitat UK.

What are the elements that make the conversation between the modern and antique elements in the bathroom interesting?

The stained glass window – a common element to the rest of the house – is a traditional allusion to the many churches on the island. It does bring in a special light to the room. I love the contrast between the wooden beams of the old house and the clean lines of the bathroom as well as the contemporary shades that hang from them.