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nonsequatut When a master bedroom is positioned to take in spectacular views it makes sense to share the outlook with the master bathroom behind. One way to achieve this is to retain an open visual connection between the rooms. However, with this approach issues of decor continuity, privacy, and moisture control have to be addressed. This large master suite with outlooks to the river and city forms part of a high-end residence by designer and builder Steve Gliosca of Urbane Projects. The owners gave Gliosca free rein for the bedroom. Their only request was that the room have the feel of a plush hotel. Exer ipsum The bathroom and adjoining dressing room Above: The inclusion of a glass are located to the rear of the suite, says Gliosca. wall and glass sliding doors in “We decided early on to keep the bathroom this master suite by designer and open to the bedroom visually, so someone builder Steve Gliosca, allows the right showering or bathing can look blan ex ercipiscilit alissed el through Em incin ea feui through the bed- homeowners to lookdressing room ent the bathroom to the room to the generous deck and scenic outlook. behind. Conversely, dreriur iuscincipit pratet am eum dignis augiamviews can be However, with acoustics and moisture as two enjoyed from the bathing space out ercilla faccumsan potential issues we chose to design a gla