Long Bay Retreat

Set on the edge of Long Bay Beach in Turks and Caicos, this private retreat called for an interior that matched the extraordinary setting — one of the Caribbean's most celebrated stretches of turquoise water — without competing with it.

The design philosophy is one of deliberate restraint. The palette takes its cues from the view: bleached linen whites, warm sand tones, and the deep blue-green of the ocean as a recurring accent. Every finish was chosen to recede rather than assert, keeping attention on the horizon.

The master bathroom is the project's centrepiece — a freestanding bathtub positioned for a direct sightline to the water, framed by natural stone surfaces and custom timber vanity joinery. The dedicated makeup corner adds a layer of practicality without disrupting the spa-like atmosphere.

Custom chairs — designed specifically for this project and handcrafted through Azula Designs' Balinese partner workshops — appear throughout the retreat. The brief called for pieces that could move between indoor and outdoor settings: the lounge, the terrace, and the bedrooms. The result is a cohesive furniture language that ties the project together and performs in the salt-air environment of the Caribbean.

Outdoor furniture for the terrace and pool area is specified in marine-grade materials, designed to weather the tropical climate while maintaining the visual elegance of the interior palette.