Sage and Sol

Submitted by: Johnathan Styles
Lead Designer: Johnathan J. Styles
Studio: Styles Studio Collaborative

Sage and Sol – A Private Resort at Sea

Sage and Sol reimagines the cruise suite as a private resort experience—where the boundaries between suite, terrace, pool, and ocean dissolve. Designed around a seamless indoor-outdoor lifestyle, the concept gives guests an elevated sense of space, privacy, and connection to the sea, transforming premium accommodations into a destination of their own.

Inside, the exclusive suites balance relaxed sophistication with subtle tropical influences. An elegant neutral palette creates a timeless foundation, punctuated by bold color and organic motifs that bring energy and personality to the interiors. Generous living areas feature a sofa, lounge chair, and dining table, supporting everything from quiet relaxation to private in-suite dining. Spacious bathrooms heighten the residential experience with separate water closets and generous rainfall showers with integrated benches.

The experience extends beyond the suite to a gated private terrace conceived as an open-air living room. Each terrace features patio and lounge seating, a two-person hot tub, and a private cabana with sun loungers. Living green privacy dividers separate neighboring terraces, creating intimate garden-like retreats while reinforcing the concept’s connection to nature.

Most distinctive is the relationship between the suites and the water. Guests step directly from their private terraces into an exclusive walk-out infinity pool, creating an effortless transition from personal retreat to resort experience. A wading area and in-water loungers invite guests to linger while taking in uninterrupted ocean views.

Throughout the pool deck, lush tropical planting creates an immersive landscape, while abstract steel tree sculptures provide both artistic expression and shade. Sun loungers positioned toward the horizon complete the experience.

Sage and Sol transforms the traditional suite into a private sanctuary at sea—combining the intimacy of a luxury residence, the indulgence of an oceanfront resort, and the extraordinary experience of waking up with the ocean just steps away.