Art Deco master suite, mosaic murals, skylight, paneling and custom cabinetry

Light-filled master bathroom and bedroom with Art Deco accents project by architect Richard Landry and designer Joan Behnke

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Private and removed, the master suite brings the opportunity for a design that departs from a home's broader aesthetic. But if the overall look is luxurious and refined, then continuing it here is a logical step.

This upstairs suite forms part of a house by architect Richard Landry with interiors by designer Joan Behnke. While the owners loved the Art Deco style, local guidelines required an Italianate exterior. In response, Landry created a home that has Italian facades and interiors that call to mind the Roaring Twenties. Touches of Italian detailing also made their way inside.

"The master bedroom and bathing space extend the Art Deco feel," says Landry. "In the bathroom, mosaic patterns on the floor and in the shower stall celebrate the style's signature geometric circles and lines. The scalloped tub surround is also in keeping, but the most dramatic touch is the swirling skylight, highlighted by cove lighting. Joan and I based our design of this feature on the mosaic patterns.

"The paneling is a blend of the Art Deco and Italianate styles and brings a sense of formality."

In the bedroom, the scalloped ceiling echoes the bathtub surround, and a Donghia chandelier draws the eye up to this feature. The formal wall panels are complemented by luxurious floor-to-ceiling Schumacher drapes. Designed with a gold Bergamo contrasting edge, these further accentuate the room's height.

Most furniture pieces were custom designed by the architect or designer to further the room's lavish appeal. For example, the headboard, upholstered in Rose Tarlow leather, was created by Behnke. Even the HVAC grille tucked up in the ceiling was inspired by old door hardware seen by Landry on a trip to France.

The bedroom seamlessly integrates modern functionality, too a cabinet at the foot of the bed holds a pop-up television that can be raised and lowered at the touch of a button.