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“This house has an Italian rustic sensibility,
seen in touches like the stone cladding that runs
into the balcony, the shiplap ceiling and exposed
wood beams, and ornate iron guard railings.”
The bathroom furthers the Mediterranean
aesthetic, with classic deep archways – the first
connecting to a walk-in dressing room and the
second, symmetrically opposite, leading to the
master bedroom.
Paonazzetto, a delicate Italian marble with
an elegant veining, features on the floors and
walls and continues outside as the balcony floor.
“The vanity cabinet face has a classic Roman

feel, too. However, this is topped with a durable
engineered stone which in turn has a freestanding
basin on it,” says Jones. “These are both modern
inclusions. Even the vanity’s cantilevered effect
is a fairly modern concept and there’s an instant
hot water system hidden behind the scenes.”
This balance of the classic and modern is
played out throughout the space. The mirror
above the vanity includes a vanishing television
and the shower stall is a contemporary picture
of frameless glass. Of course the glass pocket
doors that let the bather take in the scenery from
the tub or the lounger are another modern touch.

Previous pages and facing page:
Indoors and outdoors blur in this
suite by Robert Hidey Architects.
Stacking glass doors separate the
master bathroom from the balcony.
Top and above: Rustic-look shiplap
ceilings on the balcony are continued
in the master bedroom. The grand
master suite reflects a welcoming
fusion of typical classical Italian
elements and modern convenience,
such as the stainless steel gas fires.

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