Tucked between rice fields and mature trees in one of Bali’s quieter corners is a home that immediately feels… different. There’s no flashy facade or over-designed gloss. Instead, House of Zen feels rooted. Thoughtful. A place where every curve, tile, and antique seems to hold a story.
Created by Eszter and Andras—an award-winning filmmaker couple whose work has taken them from the Dalai Lama to Pope Francis—this home is a reflection of their global lens and grounded spirit. Rather than build from scratch, they chose to renovate an existing home, keeping the trees and surrounding rice fields untouched. It’s a rare decision in Bali these days, and one that sets the tone for everything that follows.
Inside, the space unfolds slowly. A snake-shaped mirror catches the light near a hand-carved Dutch colonial cabinet. Bamboo-lined ceilings rest on industrial metal beams. The staircase curves like a sculpture. Each detail, from custom Hungarian lamps to volcanic stone tiles, speaks of intention—not trend.
There’s a particular moment in our A Peek In Paradise YouTube tour where the camera pans through the open-air corridors and you feel the way the house breathes with the landscape. That balance—between built and natural, old and new—is what makes House of Zen so quietly captivating.
In the master bedroom, a sunken chill-out nook overlooks the treetops, and just outside, a copper bathtub sits on the balcony. Eszter laughs at the thought of stargazing from the tub — and you can easily imagine how magical that must feel on a warm Balinese night.
Even the pool area blends practicality with poetry. The Indian-style brickwork isn’t just beautiful—it naturally filters the light and creates decorative art. These kinds of details are easy to miss in photos, but they come alive in our full video tour, especially when you see how the home shifts with the changing light.
What truly makes House of Zen special is its spirit of collaboration. Local artisans helped shape everything—from the mirrors to the mosaic tiles—making this home a dialogue between cultures and crafts. It’s more than a renovation. It’s a gentle manifesto for how we can build (and live) with more care.
If you’re curious to see it in motion, watch the tour here. Just don’t be surprised if you start dreaming of your own House of Zen by the end!
In partnership with SMEG
Words by Bali Interiors
Photos by Bali Interiors
