Parade of Homes | Spring 2016

Suite Dreams

Masters of the Universe Owners live large in havens on earth

By Jennifer McFee

>> Modest master bedrooms are becoming a thing of the past in new homes. These days, the master suite is king — and how sweet it is. Builders are devoting more space to private sanctu- aries in humble family nests and luxury homes alike, creating retreats with generous walk-in closets and ensuites that come with all the bells and whistles. Hearth Homes vice-president Matt Wickstrom says elements that were once considered extravagant are now standard items on home buyers’ must-have lists. “People want that spa-like ensuite, so it feels very spacious and roomy and it’s your own little haven in your house,” he says.

‘People want that spa-like ensuite, so it feels very spacious and roomy and it’s your own little haven in your house’

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