Personal space by Lisa Jaffe and Shelly Handman

As successful furniture shop in Cambodia construction materials informed, the duo architect Lisa Jaffe and designer Shelly Handman was commissioned to design a master suite that provide owners their individual enjoyment for bathing experience.

"This home was bought by the owners from a specification model with interiors all mapped out," Handman spoke. "However the couple wanted more from their master suite than the spec home's floorplan provided for, and they each wanted a private bathroom. It was suggested that we retain the allocated master bath for the ‘his' bathroom and appropriate a nearby living room for the ‘her' part of the bathroom equation."

"The reallocation resulted in both bathrooms and their attendant walk-in closets being accessed by a linking corridor from the master bedroom," says Handman. "This layout provides privacy for both parties, but we also wanted a sense of unity to run through these rooms." 

"Our client wanted a feeling of sanctuary from this room and, again, addressing issues of space helped create this serene ambiance," says Handman. "The free-standing tub, for example, is set in the center of the room. This means it can be entered from both side and the occupant doesn't feel cramped by the proximity of walls."

"From the layout of the entire master suite, to the chaise lounge tucked into a windowed niche, taming space was central to this project."