the ApArtMent's lush chArActer cArries into the More
functionAl spaces like the kitchen, where the walls are coated
in silver grey silk and the floors and worktops are made of marble,
forming surfaces that are both beautiful and useful. With space
generous enough for both a breakfast table and an arresting,
sculpted chaise longue, the kitchen becomes a place for relaxing
and entertaining, as well as cooking and preparation.
the master bedroom suite is a miniature apartment large
enough to accommodate a seating area and a dressing table.
"We have changed our aspirations and want something more
sophisticated than a room with a bed and a wardrobe," says
collins. "the bedroom could be a place to have breakfast or
to take an afternoon nap, the four-poster bed is quite beautiful
with the posts upholstered in leather, while the wardrobes
have become dressing rooms with a quality, lighting and finish
comparable to high-end fashion stores."
the bathroom is equally indulgent and spacious enough to
emulate a grand hotel experience. "the bathroom is something
akin to a spa experience. We have placed a lot of emphasis
on the bathrooms, which are quite spectacular. this is our take
on the idea of people associating thailand with massage and
relaxation."
With all of its escapist charms, set within one of the most magnetic
cities in Asia, it offers an inspirational take on home indulgence n
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David Collins Studio, The Studio 74 Farm Lane London 44 (0) 207
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