Tucked into a lush garden corner of this thoughtfully reimagined Christchurch villa, an outdoor bath sits like an art piece — ornate, sculptural, and serene.
Key to the mood is the intricate tiling that curves around its form, the decadent plastered arch above and the hand-applied plaster finish: a textural statement using ROCKCOTE Classico coloured plaster that lends both nuance and resilience.
Designed to achieve a grained surface that is smooth to the touch, Classico is one of ROCKCOTE’s most popular finishes. Here, it’s been expertly hand applied to create a gentle circular pattern that feels almost meditative, a perfect pairing for the ritual of bathing outdoors.
Embedded with fine marble and quartz fillers, this plaster finish captures light softly, offering a subtly tactile quality that shifts throughout the day.
While often used across entire façades, Classico’s versatility also lends itself beautifully to bespoke features like this one. Its robust, flexible formulation ensures it performs as well as it presents — ideal for outdoor settings that require both durability and aesthetic sensitivity.
Coloured to harmonise with its garden surroundings via the Resene Total Colour System, the finish adds depth without distraction. Neither showy nor shy, it’s a gesture that speaks to the home’s broader design approach: restrained, cohesive, and deeply considered.
From French provincial villas to contemporary architecture, ROCKCOTE Classico’s adaptability is part of its charm — here, it helps transform a simple outdoor element into an act of everyday luxury.
