2345 Edgewater Lane 23-S-V1

TIMELESS RETREAT

A RELAXING HOME AND UNIQUE DESIGN TO STAND THE TEST OF TIME

The team layers extra design elements for prominence in this entrance, starting with the ceiling detail atop white-painted paneling and festooned with delicate nickel and glass chandeliers from Generation Lighting. A chevron floor pattern delineates and enhances this entrance, while the white oak floors throughout welcome all to the family room. Swirls of blue and white are found on the Wendover Art Gallery piece that bridges these two spaces.

AA design that will stand the test of time comes from combined foresight and originality. This home by Architect John Keener of Keener Architecture, right off the Intracoastal waterway, exudes originality and draws inspiration from the Old West Palm Estates historic homes. “[This style] has grandeur but also elements of whimsy scattered throughout. We wanted this house to feel like a Florida house and be a new experience around every corner,” shares Keener. Furthermore, making the home a retreat for this bustling family would take the entire team. Interior Designers Michelle Miller and Ciera Thompson of Michelle Miller Design develop a timeless, rejuvenating, family-friendly interior. u

Family Room: This welcoming family room boasts a stunning view of the Intracoastal. Beautiful and durable fabrics are crucial elements that emphasize the livability of this bustling home. The Vanguard sectional sofa faces the water, while the plush tufted ottoman in the center allows everyone to pick up their feet and relax. A warm wood ceiling detail plays off the oak floor that the team fits with a bronze and frosted glass bead chandelier from Arteriors that adds character to the design.

Kitchen: Incorporating a portobello mushroom hue on the island cabinet accentuates the richer wood tones on the oak floor and counterbalances the soft white cabinetry. A honed stone top offers a more casual feel to this space, while the glazed ceramic tile in powdery blue makes the backsplash sparkle. “The inverted pleating on the backs of the island chairs is a way for us to tie in extra interest without introducing a color or a pattern,” adds Miller.

Breakfast Nook: In the breakfast nook, a box-pleat valance in a dusty blue fabric conceals the Hunter Douglas blinds when they are fully open. This aged iron and mercury glass pendant from Four Hands shows off a metallic accent and hangs above the custom table by a local artisan. Sweeping curves on the chairs with silver nail heads and warm wood add softness to this casual space, while an assortment of pillows brings various shades of blue that sit atop the custom built-in banquette.

Dining Room: The homeowners love to host family and friends, so this Lexington table seats ten and is both elegant and practical with its wire-brushed finish. Elevating the space with a dynamic coffer ceiling, the team suspends this tiered lighting fixture, which casts prisms throughout the room. Unique chairs with an artistic-texture fabric on the back and performance fabric on the seat invite interest and functionality. At the same time, the John-Richard organic form artwork incorporates color and movement and complements the wood tones seen throughout this room.

“Using durable finishes and fabrics, we created a comfortable environment that was not over-designed or haughty; instead, it is elegantly livable and timeless,” says Miller.

Ambiance is created by laying various wood tones, textural pieces, and accent colors that are inspired by the Intracoastal views. Similarly, dusty blue, navy, and cerulean glide naturally into the palette atop the whites, beiges, grays, and creams. The entrance hallway and family room are strong examples of these concepts.

The surrounding rooms all have a view of the family room. “We balance the layering of textures within each space, so no matter where you’re standing, it feels like a cohesive design that flows together,” details Thompson. Monogram Builders President Nathan Matthews has worked side-by-side with the homeowner professionally in the past. “When you look at the rendering versus the final house, the two are nearly indistinguishable,” Matthews says, who delights in sharing that this is a one-of-a-kind exterior — the team at Michelle Miller Design agrees!

Never once do Miller and Thompson compromise the aesthetic to emphasize functionality. The kitchen and breakfast nook layout maintains expert flow for this busy family and is filled with luxurious performance fabrics, durable finishes, and a metallic palette that sparks interest. By extending the layering concept to encompass metallics into the design, a melange of reflective finishes — ranging from luxe nickel, glassy silver, bronze, and brilliant gold — are sprinkled throughout. “We like mixing metal finishes,” shares Miller. “It makes the home feel curated and adds a subtle surprise from room to room.” u

Lounge & Lounge Bar: The lounge has a masculine tone with deeper hues and rugged textures. A wood panel wall in Benjamin Moore’s Asphalt fills the space with a neutral backdrop, and the reclaimed barn wood ceiling is the star. The adjacent bar has a remarkable countertop and a tall Sub-Zero wine refrigerator. Mix metal finishes show off bronze in the backsplash tile, polished nickel hardware, and dark weathered bronze on the pendant.

Powder Room: This Carrara marble freestanding floor sink by Stone Forest started this whole powder room down a path of formal elegance, so naturally, the team selects a Brilliance Luxe Gold faucet from Delta to add another layer of richness. The Omexco wallpaper in a natural fiber shows off a gold leaf finish that complements the delicate gold frame mirror. Completing the look is this pendant from Arteriors that casts unique shadow patterns across the space.

Primary Bathroom: This feature wall follows the curve of the soaking tub from Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery and features a silver nickel Kallista freestanding tub filler. Climbing the wall is this magnificent glasstile mosaic from Italian company Seis — the flowers cascade downward toward the tub creating a blissful ambiance while endowing the space with soothing hues of soft gray, silver, blush, and rose. Above the tub is a delicate glass bubble pendant by Generation Lighting.

Primary Bedroom: Sunlight highlights the shimmering luster of the Philip Jeffries wallcovering on the headboard wall and the bronze-glazed fireplace tile directly opposite. Soft gray paint accents the recess in the voluminous ceiling, drawing attention to its grandness. It also echoes the silver-gray color of the tufted headboard — fitted with luxurious bedding by Eastern Accents. Grounding the space is a soft wool and viscose area rug from Jaipur, while across the room, sumptuous white linen and silver metallic drapery frame the view.

It’s more than just metal finishes that add surprise to this design! Reclaimed barn wood from Georgia shades the pub room in robust hues and textures, giving this space its rugged appeal. Recreated black-and-white video stills of Clint Eastwood and Henry Fonda are used to further solidify this as a man’s space. Nothing is more timeless than classic icons — or more luxuriating than a room expressly for play. u

Son’s Bedroom & En Suite Bathroom: Deep colors and geometric patterns inspire the bravado this space gives off. The headboard wall, painted in a deeper shade of gray with applied moulding in a geometric motif, adds distinction to the room that features furniture from Four Hands. This concept flows into the bedroom’s en suite bathroom with a tile palette of deep graphite, natural agate, and gray, finished off with black plumbing fixtures that harken back to the black accents in the bedroom.

Masculine vibes and a charcoal palette brand one bedroom, while delicate pinks and a glamorous aura pervade another. The primary bedroom is a mix of rich and resplendent elements, while the primary bathroom resonates with the appeal of an idyllic spa. Around the rear of the home, the outdoor living opportunities are plentiful, and the expansive grounds, pool pavilion, and dock offer many adventures for this active family.

Miller imparts, “We titled this home ‘Timeless Retreat’ because it is a design that will withstand the test of time but also a home the clients will come home to and exhale with contentment.” n

Daughter’s Bedroom: Glittery wallpaper and rosy pink only begin to define this fashionista space. Beside the tufted bed from TOV Furniture are two white glass stainless-steel frame nightstands from Bernhardt that add sparkle. Shaggy textures like the poufy toss pillow and the area rug give the space a soft feminine vibe, while the crystal chandelier from Robert Abbey in polished nickel and the mirrored art pieces glam it up. Under the powder-pink velvet chair is a hide rug that sparkles in silver metallic.

Rear Elevation: With ample outdoor living spaces and a vast yard, the adventures for this family are endless. A unique feature of this home is the relationship between it and the waterway, including a procession of large concrete pavers that lead to the pool. To take advantage of this adjacency, Keener designs the house with a back garage, making it easy for the homeowner to get the fishing and outdoor sports equipment to the water.

Outdoor Living & Pool: The outdoor living space under the porte-cochère features the same Coronado Stone on the fireplace — in Tuscan Villa Seville — as the front of the home. The team adds pops of color to the neutral colorway with turquoise toss pillows, inviting the feel of the pool. Nearer to the Intracoastal, the pool pavilion and pool await. Under the pavilion is a gathering space featuring Lloyd Flanders furnishings, or one can relax on the sun shelf in Tropitone chairs.

Interior Designer: Michelle Miller Design 3637 4th Street North, Suite 330 Saint Petersburg, FL 33704 727.258.0600

www.michellemillerdesign.com

Resources: Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery 5521 Fruitville Road Sarasota, FL 34232 941.951.0110 www.build.com/ferguson

Written by Rachel Seekamp

Photography by Bos Images