Master of Illusion

Designer Mark Gacesa uses materials, motifs and design elements to connect this master en suite’s three zones – and then adds a theatrical touch.

- Paul Taylor

Five-star hotel and resort en suites have become a major influence on how we design our own bathrooms. The owners of this new home travel frequently — so when planning the house with designer Mark Gacesa, they asked for a master suite that was equal to, or better than, anywhere they had stayed when on their journeys.

Gacesa’s response more than met that request, but also produced a space with an impressive sense of continuity, complete with design features that push the boundaries of what we expect in a master suite.

Key to the success of the project is the integration of the three zones — bedroom, dressing room and bathroom. “The entire suite connects through the use of materials and design elements,” says Gacesa. “Although this is a big space, it flows beautifully and feels intimate.”