{"id":19318,"date":"2025-10-10T10:02:43","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T15:02:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.acqualinaresort.com\/blog\/?p=19318"},"modified":"2026-02-19T10:34:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T15:34:04","slug":"designer-isabel-tragash-creates-a-contemporary-oasis-with-the-one-bedroom-oceanfront-villa-suite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.acqualinaresort.com\/blog\/style-decor\/designer-isabel-tragash-creates-a-contemporary-oasis-with-the-one-bedroom-oceanfront-villa-suite\/","title":{"rendered":"Designer Isabel Tragash Creates a Contemporary Oasis with The One Bedroom Oceanfront Villa Suite"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Kelsey Mulvey<\/p>\n

Some people might think of their hotel room as a mere stopover; a place to drop off their bags and sleep after a long day in the sun, but Isabel Tragash respectfully disagrees. As one half of STA Architectural Group<\/a>, a Miami-based firm she runs alongside husband Todd, she believes a room or suite can be your private, temporary sanctuary. \u201cA great balance of functionality, comfort, and sophisticated elegance,\u201d she shares.<\/p>\n

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After 20 years working on various projects at Acqualina, Tragash debuts her latest addition: the One Bedroom Oceanfront Villa Suite<\/strong><\/a>. Located on the fifth floor of the Miami resort hotel, the 2,767-square-foot Villa Suite serves as a well-appointed home away from home. \u201cThe suite was conceived as both a retreat for extended stays and a flexible haven for short-term guests who want to elevate the experience of a private home with all the amenities that a hotel has to offer,\u201d she explains. \u201cAnd we all know that Aqualina<\/strong><\/a> offers impeccable service.\u201d<\/p>\n

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One of the biggest influences for the Villa Suite<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s contemporary approach, Tragash says, is the open-concept layout. \u201cIt has a full kitchen that opens to a living room and breakfast area,\u201d she explains. \u201cWe felt that taking it to a level that was a softer, modern feel would be a very appropriate approach.” Anchoring the suite is the living area, which Tragash says is suitable for relaxed reading sessions or intimate get-togethers. \u201c[The living room] embodies relaxed luxury,\u201d she notes. \u201cIt offers a generous amount of plush seating and an uncluttered atmosphere.\u201d Ample seating and a soothing, neutral palette provide the modern comforts of a hotel, but don\u2019t write off the Villa Suite<\/a><\/strong> as another beige. Tragash peppered in personality with abstract artworks from Domenica Brockman<\/a> and a nook accented with bold wallpaper, which she calls a \u201cpunctuation in the design.\u201d \u201cIt\u2019s a little playful,\u201d she explains. \u201cBut yet it keeps with the colors of the space. It anchors the whole space to that corner.\u201d<\/p>\n

Though the Miami Beach resort has plenty of revered restaurants to try, villa suite guests can easily whip up their own meal in the adjacent kitchen, which is outfitted with Calacatta Gold countertops and Miele appliances.<\/p>\n

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Of course, the main draw to any suite is the bedroom\u2014and Tragash did not disappoint. With a curved, upholstered bedframe and a crystal-laden light pendant that hangs above, the primary bedroom is the epitome of lived-in luxury. And while the unit is technically a one-bedroom suite, its den can be converted into a spare bedroom as needed. \u201cHaving the suite with that flexibility where you can either turn it into an office or a bedroom is a big plus for guests who want the best of both worlds,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

In order to bridge the gap between business and pleasure, Tragash added a built-in storage unit that discreetly holds a desk and queen-sized bed. Each bedroom, permanent or flexible, comes with its own private bathroom. The primary bathroom showcases Cosmos stone floors, onyx wall cladding, expansive vanities, and premium fixtures by Dornbracht and Kohler\u2014an elegant retreat that reflects the suite\u2019s balance of sophistication and serenity. A powder room offers a convenient spot for guests to freshen up before exploring the hotel grounds.<\/p>\n

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But while Tragash created a lot to be admired inside, she extended the suite\u2019s elegant edge to its two terraces, which total nearly 900 square feet of outdoor space. \u201cWe had so much outdoor space, and we wanted to create a seamless connection between the outdoors and indoors,\u201d she notes. \u201cWe were fortunate that we had visual continuity.\u201d Rich upholstery, colorful rugs, and strategically placed plants enrich the outdoor space.<\/p>\n

Whether used for business or pleasure, the One Bedroom Oceanfront Villa Suite<\/strong><\/a> offers a beautiful backdrop for your stay, one that Tragash says was designed with rest and relaxation in mind. \u201cI hope they feel like they were at home and they were pampered by the hotel,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

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