From Sanctuary to Resort: Designing a Legacy of Comfort with a Beloved Client.
There is no greater compliment in our line of work than a repeat client. It’s a testament to trust, a shared vision, and the profound belief that a well-designed space can truly transform how we live. So, when a client comes to us for a third time, it’s more than a project; it’s a continuation of a shared story.
We are incredibly proud to share the journey of one such client—a visionary who understands that the ultimate luxury is the luxury of feeling utterly, completely at home.
A Foundation of Home: The First Three Chapters
Our journey began years ago, when we first collaborated to transform her family house into a sanctuary. She valued the deep, daily comfort of a perfectly arranged living room over a fleeting hotel stay. She chose a quality dining table that became the heart of family gatherings, making "going out" feel unnecessary. For her, investing in a custom, cloud-like sofa was a wiser choice than a luxury handbag, because the sofa cradled her family every single day.
We worked together a second time to refine and expand this vision, further embedding their unique essence into the very fabric of the home. Each project was built on a shared philosophy: that the most valuable experiences are the ones you live day-in and day-out.
The Ultimate Brief: "Bring the Feeling of Home to Our Resort"
After years of cultivating this perfect personal sanctuary, she presented us with our most exciting challenge yet. She and her family had built a private resort, and her brief was simple, yet profound:
“I want our guests to feel exactly what I feel when I walk into my home. I want them to experience that same immediate sense of peace, comfort, and belonging.”
She wasn’t just building a resort; she was extending an invitation into her personal definition of luxury. The goal wasn’t opulence for opulence's sake. It was to replicate that soul-soothing, "I never want to leave" feeling on a grander scale.
Translating a Personal Sanctuary into a Universal Experience
How do you translate the deeply personal comfort of a home into a commercial hospitality space? The answer lay in the principles we had honed together over the years:
The Furniture as an Embrace: Just as in her home, we curated sofas and lounge chairs you can truly sink into—pieces that invite guests to curl up with a book for hours, not just perch for a moment. Every piece had to be as beautiful as it was deeply comfortable.
The Art of Gathering: We designed the resort’s common areas around the same principle as her dining room: to foster connection. The layout, lighting, and selection of large, welcoming tables naturally draw people together for conversation and shared meals.
The Sensory Details: We specified the same high-thread-count linens she loves in her own bedroom. We incorporated the same warm, layered lighting schemes that make her living room feel so inviting at dusk. It’s in these subtle, sensory details that the feeling of "home" is truly built.
This project was the ultimate validation of her initial investments. The comfort she prioritized in her own home wasn’t just a personal indulgence; it was a blueprint for a exceptional guest experience.
A Testament to the Power of Home
This third collaboration is more than just a design success; it’s a powerful story about how the love for one’s home can become a gift you share with others. Our client proved that the comfort cultivated within your own four walls isn’t confined there. It’s a philosophy that can be scaled, shared, and used to create a haven for countless others.
Her journey reminds us that when you invest in your home, you’re not just decorating. You are designing your life. And sometimes, that life becomes so beautiful, you’re inspired to build a resort around it.
We are so grateful to be a part of her story.
Is your home your ultimate sanctuary? If you’re ready to design a space so perfect you’d never want to leave, reach out today. Who knows where it might lead?