The interior design of a high-end boutique resort in the desert. A luxurious and modern interpretation and adaptation of the traditional desert lifestyle. Surrounding desert landscape and subtle historical qualities of Arabian architecture are the inspiration for the interior design.

The exclusive two-bedroom villa is configured around a central open-air courtyard with a large swimming pool and a secluded rooftop terrace.

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The living space connects two grand bedroom suites and opens onto the pool and courtyard. Each suite had a lavish bathroom with an indoor and outdoor shower, a private diwan, and a garden. The villa is serviced from a discreet butler’s pantry.

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All the furniture was custom-designed for this project.

 

with Kerry Hill Architects

The interior design of guest rooms and suites as part of an extension to the existing Amara Sanctuary Resort. The extension is housed within a two-storey heritage colonial-style former British Sergeants’ quarters from the 1930s.

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Guest rooms include a large outdoor bathroom and a private courtyard with direct access to the pool. The suites have a spacious bedroom and bathroom, a living area, and a large balcony with views.

Inspired by the heritage building, each understated and simplistic space reflects the cool minimalism of tropical design.

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The interiors are graced with touches of colonial and traditional Asian accents in fresh and muted colours, with tones reflected in the dark timber, rattan, and other textured finishes.

The restoration and interior design of four classic colonial tea estate managers' bungalows offering the unique experience of life on a working tea estate. The bungalows comprise of 20 luxurious rooms and suites in all. Each has been decorated in a unique style that is reminiscent of its historic past, with 4 to 6 individually decorated suites.

 

The bungalows are part of Tea Trails where guests have the opportunity to explore the tea country of Sri Lanka by walking from one bungalow to the next, and enjoying a distinctive luxury guest experience in each different bungalow. 

 

Awards:

Trip Advisor Traveler's Choice 2012 Awards - Winner  Best All Inclusive Resort, Asia

Trip Advisor Traveler's Choice 2010 Awards - Top 10 All-Inclusive Resorts in the World & Top 10 Luxury Hotels in Asia

Trip Advisor Traveler's Choice 2009 Awards - Winner Best Hidden Gems, Asia & Best All-Inclusive, World

Conde Nast Traveller Hot List 2006 - Best New Hotels in the World