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storage when the apartment was let.”
In the master suite this was achieved
by having walk-in robe joinery doors that
can be completely secured – hiding their
presence. Guests instead use the wall robe,
unaware of the secret room behind them.
The suite was to have a resort-like feel,
including a feature operable wall which
opens the ensuite to the bedroom and
views through to the balcony beyond.
“In terms of materials and colour, the
bathroom has a natural grey-brown palette
– seen in the large-format stone floor and

wall tiles, the Kimberly Brown granite
benchtop and prominent grout lines.”
As well as the luxurious look of stone,
the bathroom has flush thresholds, mitred
corners and a slot-drain at the wall line –
all adding to the resort-like feel. Adding
to the bathroom’s seamless design, the
plumbing for the shower, toilet and basin
is concealed in the built-out wall that runs
behind the shower and vanity.
Indirect warm low-level strip-lighting
in the ensuite and wall spots in the bedroom and robe complete the resort-like feel.

Previous pages: Subtle door lines are the only hint
that the back of this master bedroom opens up as a
walk-in robe for the owners during the week. When
guests rent the apartment in the weekend, this can
be locked up and all but disappears.
Facing page: Large-format wall and floor tiles add to
the spa-like feel in the open-plan master bathroom.
Above: A feature circular mirror conceals storage
and reinforces the compositional design of the
master suite. The choice of a wall-hung vanity and
toilet maximises the sense of space.

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