By MAC Design Studio
Size: 500m2
Located in the Osborn House
Essentially Extraordinary
The brief called for ‘No ordinary spa experience’. Osborn House’s private boutique spa was, like the hotel, to be a very special experience that evoked an ambience from a previous era. Our design focus was very much on the curation of a delicate balance: globally sourced vintage pieces, the masterful restoration of existing character, and contemporary expressions of beautiful craftsmanship.
Absent are clinical spa associations, and any thought of minimalism. Instead, this spa evokes a slower time, with the feel of a classic apothecary, as if from a film set. While utterly luxurious, the emphasis here is on healing rather than simply indulging, for a feel-good experience that is the very definition of restorative bliss. We designed generously sized walk-in showers lined in handmade wall tiles, and treatment rooms curated with a restrained palette. Deep natural sea, forest and earth tones predominate, with brass-edged mirrors and tapware, and richly veined stone.
We also designed a special transition space for after treatments for clients to relax and take in the superb, uplifting garden views.
MAC Design Studio is an award-winning boutique interior design studio with a focus on spaces that are timeless and authentic – representative of their inhabitants, and enduring in appeal.
Our work spans high-end residential, boutique commercial and large commercial projects, bringing a classic design sensibility, which above all is specific to each client.
We approach each project both individually and holistically – working collaboratively with our clients to create uplifting and engaging spaces that are truly special.
Ours is also a practice who puts sustainability at the centre of our design decision-making – we prioritise quality craftsmanship and thoughtful makers, timeless design choices, and natural materials that will age beautifully.