Previous page and above: A
sculptural slipper bath and ornate
chandelier make a dramatic first
impression when spied from the
wood panel entry in this high-end
master suite by architect Sandra
Diaz-Velasco. The door next to the
wood entry is to one of two toilet
spaces set to both sides of the
entrance. Gold mosaic tile behind
this vanity adds to a rich palette of
stone, onyx-look porcelain sheet and
marble flooring.
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A sense of luxury in a master suite can take
many forms. High-quality materials, finishes
and fixtures all play a part, but so can the appeal
of a dramatic arrival or an elegant progression
through spaces. Then there’s scale and volume.
This exotic bathroom has all of these attributes.
The generous master ensuite with walk-in
wardrobe forms part of a traditional two-storey
house, says architect Sandra Diaz-Velasco.
“We were asked to design the renovation/
addition to the wider existing home and make
its interior spaces flow naturally. And this com-
bined master bathroom and closet were just
one component of the holistic renovation. One
owner sought a dramatic space, while the other
wanted a luxurious retreat were she could enjoy
a bath, shower, and a separate spa tub.”
Prior to the upmarket renovation, the exist-
ing master bath and closet had been ill-defined
and suffered from lost space in the corridors,
poor lighting, and low, claustrophobic ceilings.
“We improved the layout by integrating the
master bath with the walk-in closet, and creat-
ing a wood-panelled entrance connecting the
master suite with the rest of the home,” says
Diaz-Velasco. “The ceilings were reworked to