Generous master suite provides a private oasis for the homeowners, while making the most of its ocean views

Designing a master suite means addressing everything from visual impact to circulation. The list of requirements for this master suite was reasonably long, helping to define and shape the connected casual sitting space, ensuite, walk-in-robe and, of course, the master bedroom itself.

The homeowners asked Steve Gliosca of Urbane Projects – who with his team designed the whole house – for the master suite to include connections to the ocean views from most areas, the bathtub included; a relaxed, spa-like appeal; and a large walk-in-robe. Other requests included, the use of natural materials; forward thinking for aged mobility and for the suite to be noise-isolated from the rest of the home, made trickier by their last request – no carpets.

“With this brief we developed a private space entered through its own large pivot door,  reminiscent of entering a hotel suite,” says Gliosca. 

“From this personal entry we created four distinct zones, with all except the walk-in-robe enjoying the amazing ocean views.

“Part of achieving this was setting the walk-in-robe to the rear of the space with good access and proximity to the ensuite.”

The pivot door entry opens directly to the sitting area, which can be used for reading, watching television, or relaxing in. This space leads into both the bedroom and the ensuite.

Again responding to the owners’ brief, the generous-sized ensuite has natural stone floors and timber clad walls – all contributing to the required luxurious resort-like feel.

A large elongated stone benchtop with no cabinetry storage beneath avoided a cluttered look. Instead, the storage is provided by mirror-fronted wall cabinets above.

“This arrangement avoids the need for the owners to crouch to access stored elements."

In another user-friendly move, slots on the vanity offer handy placement for hand towels.

Centre of attention and set by the window, a beautiful stone freestanding bath surrounded by timber clad walls accesses views of the ocean.

The ocean-facing master bedroom includes curtain-clad walls, both for a soft aesthetic and to help with sound absorption in a space that has hard floors and, of course, no carpet.

All furniture in the master suite – and  throughout the home – was selected by Urbane.

Story by: Charles Moxham

Photography by: Joel Barbitta