The bathroom may not sell the home the way kitchens do, but it certainly seals the deal. It’s where we start and end each day, a space that deserves as much style and attention as any other room in the house. Whether it’s your morning rush zone or your evening retreat, the bathroom should be both practical and beautiful.
This season of The Block, we’ve seen bathrooms, ensuites, and even powder rooms that are nothing short of luxurious. From sleek fittings to sculptural basins and subtle lighting that sets the mood, every detail counts.
Lighting in the bathroom plays a huge role. While natural light is always important, styled lighting creates the right ambience. Think task lighting for grooming and preparing, soft ambient lighting for relaxing in the bath, and feature pieces that bring your personality into the space.
Nicci Kaval, the founder of Articolo Studios, says, “Lighting is as important as the architecture. Lighting provides the soul to a space.”
In this edition of The Block Edit, we explore how to bring that same sense of calm, sophistication, and designer flair into your bathroom using Telbix lighting. Your bathroom should be more than functional—it should feel like your own private sanctuary.
Let’s kick off with Han and Can’s powder room, where twin glass spheres create a bold offset and a beautifully contemporary feel. Their use of the Ethera 2 Wall light makes a striking statement. Positioned on either side of the oval mirror, the lights add balance, symmetry, and a soft glow that elevates the entire space.
The Ethera 2 Wall Light shows true style when incorporated into any luxury bathroom or powder room. It displays sculptural elegance with subtle illumination, proving that lighting can be just as much about design as it is about function.
Han and Can’s main bathroom continues their signature style—cohesive, refined, and full of personality. Those opaque burnt orange basins and the matching bath make a real statement. The gold fixtures stand out beautifully, adding a touch of glamour, while the lighting blends in seamlessly, creating a calm and cohesive atmosphere.
You can recreate this sophisticated look with the Telbix GAROT wall light. Handcrafted in the style of late Art Deco, its mouth-blown glass shades, available in clear or soft opal matt, bring a sense of timeless elegance. The GAROT Wall Light is a perfect example of subtle sophistication, complementing both classic and modern interiors with effortless grace.
Emma and Ben’s bathroom was an immediate hit with the judges. Shaynna noted the room has been inspired by the Daylesford “undulating hills and dirt and mud.” You can see this in their use of textures, colours, and materials.
You can recreate a similar look with the Telbix Malone wall light. While it works beautifully in living rooms and bedrooms, it is also a versatile accent in bathrooms. The metal base features a 360-degree swivel, allowing you to direct light horizontally or vertically, creating task-focused illumination. The Malone Wall Light proves that lighting isn’t just functional; it is an essential part of the design story, helping to create mood and tie spaces together.
Brit and Taz have created a truly cohesive home. Their colour scheme and tone are consistent throughout each room, and they back their design choices with confidence. All the lighting selections in this bathroom work in harmony. Strip lighting highlights key areas, downlights provide perfect task lighting, and stunning wall lights bring ambiance, giving the space a relaxed “day spa vibe” (and maybe a few reformers wouldn’t have gone amiss—if you know, you know).
You can achieve a similarly luxurious and versatile look with the Telbix Gaston range, where modern elegance meets adaptability. What adds to the beauty of this collection is the interchangeable shades for a truly customisable aesthetic. Choose from sophisticated black or antique gold bases, and pair them with your choice of glass colour and texture to perfectly complement your space. The Gaston range embodies a harmonious mix of sophistication and personalisation, ensuring your lighting makes a captivating statement in any bathroom, powder room, or living area.
After seeing Sonny and Alicia’s space, it’s hard not to think of a room you could colour drench. Everything in their room works so well together. The shade colour of the light is key to making it all come together.
You can recreate this effect with the Telbix Hertel pendant light. Suspended by a textile cable in black with antique brass accents on the globe gallery, the mouth-blown amber glass shade casts a warm, inviting glow that enhances any colour-rich space. Available in 20 cm and 30 cm, the Hertel pendant light is the perfect way to introduce both light and style, turning a bold, colourful room into a cohesive and elegant retreat.
The Takeaway
At the end of the day, bathrooms may not attract the same attention as kitchens, but they still deserve thoughtful design. This season of The Block has shown how effective lighting can elevate these spaces, creating a calm, refined and visually cohesive environment. High-end custom fittings are not essential to achieve this effect. Telbix provides a considered selection of functional and stylish lighting that allows any bathroom to feel more polished and inviting. With the right combination of task, ambient and feature lighting, it is possible to transform an everyday space into a personal sanctuary that enhances both practicality and atmosphere.
About Telbix
Telbix, a leading wholesale lighting supplier, has long been at the forefront of lighting innovation, offering a wide range of high-quality lighting solutions that combine cutting-edge design with practical functionality. With a focus on meeting the evolving tastes and needs of Australian homes, Telbix continues to set the standard in stylish, versatile lighting options.
