We spoke with Maggie, a valued Lusso client and the owner of Camber Beach House, who told us all about the project, the reason she chose Lusso for the house’s fixtures and fittings, and the inspiration behind the luxurious outdoor bathing space. 

Can you give us some background on the beach house project?

We first came down to Camber for my husband’s 50th birthday a few years ago for a weekend of beginners' kitesurfing at the Kitesurf Centre. I had no idea such beautiful sandy beaches existed so close to London. After that weekend I knew I wanted to buy a place for weekends at the beach with the hope of renting it out when we weren’t using it. It took a year to convince my husband but finally, he gave in, and I went house hunting with my cocker spaniel, Sammy, in tow. That’s one of the things I love so much about Camber; it is so dog friendly, even the restaurants welcome dogs. 

What was your initial design vision for Camber Beach House?

I knew I wanted it to be super comfortable and welcoming, basically a relaxed beach house. The name gave me a lot of inspiration, I wanted it to be a bit 'Cali cool' with the colours of the sunset so I’ve used pinks and golds throughout the property. I think it has a bit of a bohemian and feminine vibe, but not too much - I didn’t want it to feel ‘novelty’ and I also wanted my husband to feel comfortable in the space so the property has a lot of modern details too.

What attracted you to Lusso products?

I love gold. The gold taps drew me initially. I liked the simplicity of the gold against the clean lines of the white stone resin. In the end, I went for everything Lusso so it all matched - the WCs, baths, basins, vanity units, and taps. I think it looks glamorous but also timeless, I think the bathrooms will age well. 

What was the inspiration behind the outdoor bath and shower area?

The outdoor shower is very useful for washing off after kitesurfing and days at the beach. It gets used a lot and it is where we wash Sammy, so no more sandy paws traipsing through the house. The bath is because ‘why not?’. Camber Beach House is a holiday home and that means we actually have the time for long baths when we are there. We get really beautiful sunsets in the garden and how better to enjoy it than soaking in a tub with a glass of champagne. I got the bigger Picasso so there is room for two. I imagine it will be a really fun place for guests to wash their kids at the end of the day before bedtime. They can splash around to their heart’s content without making a mess. 

 Which Lusso product is your favourite?

It’s hard to choose, but I like the gold exposed thermostatic shower unit the best. I used it outside and in the two downstairs bathrooms. It has a vintage look to it and I think it would work in any interior style. Of course, the baths are pretty amazing too, I particularly like the Picasso range. 

Do you have any more projects planned for the future?

I have just finished Sumi Beach House in Camber - a smaller project but again it has all Lusso products throughout. I’m having the rest of the year off but after that, I will be on the hunt for another bungalow by the beach to renovate. I have lots of Pinterest boards and for each project, I would like to indulge my creative side and go with a different style. For the next project, I’d like to create a black and white theme, with lots of wood, so I’ll be looking at the black tap range for my next renovation.

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