How to Create a Private Resort Experience at Home

Boutique hotel bedrooms, spa-inspired bathrooms, and thoughtfully curated outdoor living spaces

Luxury today is less about excess and more about a way of living that elevates daily life. The clients who come to us are rarely chasing trends. More often, they’re seeking a feeling, a sense of tailored elegance that carries throughout the home. They want rooms that feel gracious without pretense, and spaces that invite time to linger.

Living elegantly is rarely about grand gestures. It’s shaped through thoughtful decisions, careful proportion, and an understanding of how people truly live. Our approach balances comfort with restraint and character with quiet sophistication, creating homes that feel personal and enduring. 

In homes with grand proportions, it’s tempting to fill it up. Rather, our approach is restrained and respectful to the vernacular with a discipline of omission, allowing the home to breathe quietly and elegantly.

Bedrooms That Feel Quiet and Inviting

A well-designed bedroom should feel like a retreat, not a showcase. We often take cues from boutique hotels, where refined luxury is never sacrificed for appearance. A linen crease, a softened edge, a stylish reading chair that feels like inheritance.

New England luxury spa-like bedroom in soft blue and white with custom headboard

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Proper scale is essential. Thoughtfully chosen textiles add warmth without excess. When everything is in proportion, the room feels settled and a true sanctuary of distinction. 

New England luxury bedroom in blue and white with limestone fireplace and custom fabricsusomt bedding

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Bathrooms Crafted for Everyday Luxury

In our experience, the most luxurious baths are the ones that aren’t overly detailed or heavily styled. Instead, they rely on a thoughtful balance: The interplay of light and shadow, surfaces, textures and sleek finishes, openness and moments of privacy so that each detail feels seamlessly connected.

New England luxury bathroom with Carrara marble, soaking tub, and layered lighting

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Timeless elements, gentle color palettes, and layered lighting create a serene setting that feels restorative rather than decorative. These are spaces meant to be used every day, yet never rushed, designed with quiet relaxation in mind.

New England luxury bathroom with blue-green doors, fern fabric ottoman, and classic wallpaper

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Outdoor Spaces as an Extension of the Home

Outdoor living plays an important role in creating a resort-like atmosphere. Whether a terrace or poolside retreat, these spaces should feel as distinctive as the rooms inside. Textiles with depth and texture, combined with sculptural elements, water features, and layered lighting, create a sense of magic that unites the space.

New England luxury outdoor terrace with orange striped sofa and custom zebra pillows

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A Final Thought

A private resort experience at home is ultimately about a home designed around daily life, lived well. Whether you’re refining a primary residence that already has a living legacy, or envisioning a second home on the coast or tucked into the mountains, thoughtful design makes all the difference.

If you’re considering a whole-home project and seek a process curated with discernment and understated luxury, we would be delighted to speak with you.

Warmly,

Audrey








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