Open plan
or privacy?
Motorised ceiling blinds provide a flexible connection
between this master bathroom and bedroom
Above: Part of a complete home remodel by
designer Mick De Giulio, this master suite has a
very open connection between the bedroom and
bathroom. But there is provision for privacy –
motorised blinds concealed in the ceiling can drop
down to screen off the bath/shower area and the
outdoors, if desired.
Right: The clean lines of the tub and shower
enclosure add a contemporary sculptural quality to
the master suite design.
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While most of us see the benefits of
having kitchen, dining and living as one
open-plan space, we can be more reticent
about taking an open approach to our bed-
room and bathroom design.
It’s not so much a perceived problem
with condensation – good quality extrac-
tors can overcome that – but more an issue
of privacy. There are times when we want
to relax and soak in the bath without feel-
ing like we’re on display.
In this master suite, designer Mick De
Giulio shows that it’s possible to have an