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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

SPRING 2020

A TRANQUIL OASIS IN BOCA RATON

Interior designer Jason Alexander blurs the lines between indoors and outdoors in this Palm Springs-inspired home Story by Meryl Siegman Photography by Barry Grossman

OLD FLORIDA WITH A TWIST

A newly constructed vacation home is made into a timeless retreat by Carrie Brigham Design Story by Meryl Siegman Photography by Sam Arnold

BEAUTY IN HARMONY

Traditional and modern designs come together to create an engaging home that basks in the balance

Story by Ross Robinson Photography by Daniel Newcomb

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Editors Letter Ask the Experts Profile

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DESIGN +DECOR SPRING 2020 Editor-in-Chief Matthew J. Kolk mattkolk@me.com 203-820-1092 Managing Editor James Eagen Contributing Writers Deborah Brannon, Lisa Gant, Susan Heller, Pam Gersh, Anna von Stelzer-Worth, Kait Shea, Anastasia Storer Contributing Photographers Jane Beiles, Michael Biondo, Phillip Ennis, Tria Giovan, John Gruen, John Hannon, Paul Johnson, Neil Landino, Mark La Rosa, Tim Lee, Daniel Milstein, Janice Parker, Durston Saylor, Debra Somerville, Eric Striffler, Jonathan Wallen, Woodruff/Brown Photography Copy Editor Elena Serocki Graphic & Web Design East Coast Home Publishing

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EDITOR’S LETTER

DESIGN +DECOR CONNECTICUT / NEW JERSEY / NEW YORK | SOUTHEAST FLORIDA | SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

INSTAGRAM TAKEOVER

DURING THIS TIME OF “WORK-FROM-HOME”, WE GET A LITTLE BORED, A LITTLE GITTY (MAYBE A LITTLE TIPSY!?!) AND NEED SOME RELEASE FROM THE CONSTANT NEWS VIEWING. IN LIGHT OF THIS, WE ASKED SOME OF OUR MARKETING PARTNERS TO SUBMIT THEIR “WORK-FROM-HOME” PHOTOS AND A LITTLE CAPTION. SOME ARE INSPIRATIONAL, SOME ARE SILLY, BUT THEY ARE ALL IN GOOD CLEAN FUN. ENJOY, LIKE AND COMMENT!

n March, when the COVID-19 crisis started to become a new reality globally, Shelley and I had a conversation on what we could do to support our community from afar. Should we simply go dark for a few months? How do we connect the shelter community with the reader in a thoughtful, kind way? Could and Should quickly turned into “What ARE we going to do”. The shelter industry is truly a “cando” industry. The only thing we all collectively do is create. (with style of course!) In last months Publishers letter from Alessandra, our CT/NJ/NY Publisher wrote: “That’s what it comes down to here at Design + Décor: to be an anchor in

the community, to create connections, to curate a message of the best in design, and to give the reader an experience. That is our why.” We took Alessandras context and expanded upon it in a manner that we believe is at the core of who Design + Decor is as a group of publications: we took to our Instagram page to allow our community to tell their own stories. This is a two months long editors letter, as told by our clients throughout the worst of this crisis. We are so pleased with the overwhelming response and the sometimes kind, sometimes inspirational and sometimes funny quotes we received. We feel that this not only maintained a connection between our community and the reader, but also gave some insight from one industry person to another that we are all feeling the same way. This connection is so easily lost in isolation. We hope you enjoy our greatly expanded editors letter and please stay healthy and safe,

Matthew J. Kolk Editor in chief

To see the entire campaign and the projects submitted that accompany each post, go to our instagram page: design_decor_mag

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March 24th

March 25th

Middlefield, CT

Lisa Davenport - LDD Interiors

Day 4 of working from home, ... I’m doing much better than I expected ... except when I look in the mirror and realize I’m not getting to the salon for a month, which means everyone is going to find out I’m not a natural blonde anymore!

March 25th

Naples, FL

Thomas Jones - Jenny Lona WDG Architecture

Practice social distancing with us – if you don’t have a tape measure, find your latest CVS receipt.

West Palm Beach, FL

Gil Walsh - Julie Sierputoski Gil Walsh Interiors

Technology now allows people to connect anytime, anywhere, to anyone in the world, from almost any device...just be sure it’s sanitized!

Keep Calm & Design On folks ... we’ll get through this!

March 26th

Naples, FL

Gaby Saad - Real Wood Floors

Working at the showroom rather than from home keeps me away from the refrigerator every 10 min…

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March 27th

Greenwich, CT

Peter Sciarretta Hemingway Construction

During this time, I’ve learned that home is truly where the heart is. Especially with lots of Purell.

Palm Beach, FL

Andrea Fava - Motivo Home

Still very busy working with new projects and spending downtime with the family. Coffee until wine is keeping us energized and sane, but check back with us next week, when home schooling starts!

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Glen Cove, NY

Barbara Lewis The Lewis Design Group Multi tasking with a work station/bar station

March 31st

Wilton, CT

Chris Pagliaro Christopher Pagliaro Architects Zoomin’ it: Maria Defiore (Ring’s end) Architects: Me Rick Tomasetti Carol Kurth George Dumitru

April 1st

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Krista Watterworth Alterman Krista + Home

I actually put on some makeup today and got out of my sweats for an early Zoom meeting with my team!

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March 30th

Greenwich, CT

Amy Andrews - Hilton Interiors

Me In a Zoom meeting! Working from home! Not that glam!

April 2nd

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Jaime Blomquist Jaime Blomquist Interiors

Practicing Six Feet of Social Distancing

West Palm Beach, FL

Brett Benson D. Brett Benson Vintage Jewelry

Preparing for brighter days, together we will get through this, it’s in the bag!

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West Palm Beach, FL

Erik Eberhardt Millers Fine Hardware

We’re on our new corner & waiting to see you!

April 9th

Old Greenwich, CT

Beth Krupa - Beth Krupa Interiors

We have had clients, suppliers, media, all reach out with supportive wishes as we all learn new virtual skills to help make your homes your personal sanctuaries. Times such as these make us value our ties and relationships more than ever and we’ll all be forever closer as we weather through.

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Brookfield, CT

JP Acosta - Delgado Stone

Continuing to work with our customers across the country while doing our part to stay home and flatten the curve. Stay safe and healthy, we will all get through this together!

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Scarsdale, NY

Lara Michelle Lara Michelle Interior Design

My 3 easy tips to help stay sane while staying at home: 1) De-clutter. Nothing adds to stress more then clutter, I promise you’ll feel so good when you’re done! 2) Move/dance! Only 15 mins of moving to your favorite tunes will really brighten your mood! 3) Find a quiet spot for at least 10 minutes of meditation, journaling, or drawing. These quiet activities are known to be extremely therapeutic

April 14th

Stamford, CT

Katie Canfield - Studio KC

If it weren’t for Instagram I wouldn’t have had a reason to change out of my workout clothes today. I’m forging ahead on projects old and new. Learning to adapt to video conference presentations and spending a lot less time in the car.

Fairfield County, CT

Andrea Romeo Romeo Baglio Design

Still very busy working with new projects and spending downtime with the family. Coffee until wine is keeping us energized and sane, but check back with us next week, when home schooling starts!

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Fairfield, CT

Alexis Parent Alexis Parent Interiors

I’m lucky enough to have a serene workspace in my home. It allows me to stay focused on my current projects and further develop my business with marketing for the future...In pink socks of course. I am excited for what is ahead!

April 21st

Morristown, NJ

David Spence Windigo Architecture + Design

By now I’m sure everyone is feeling their home’s blessings and its shortcomings. It’s become our work place, our restaurant, our vacation. But our home has always been, and most importantly, our safe place and sanctuary.

April 22nd

Naples, FL

Gregory Palmer - Harrison Design

Luckily, we were considered essential services (crazy I know!) and have been able to work from the office (while still practicing social distancing of course). So the photo is from the office and it’s of my desk which is currently a mess, Baxter is on my lap (he didn’t get the social distancing memo) and he is enjoying the slower pace and fewer client meetings.

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April 20th

West Palm Beach, FL

Denise Scruggs Heath and Company Lighting

Our doors are locked but we’re still working hard….. It’s a Shady Business!

April 23rd

Saint Petersburg, FL

Lisa Gilmore - Lisa Gilmore Design

I’m currently bouncing from my sofa, to the dining room table, to my front porch chaise lounge... staying sane with Peloton spin breaks, walks with my pup and happy hour that starts promptly at 5pm a few steps away in my kitchen!

Pompano Beach, FL

Perla Lichi - Perla Lichi Design

Working from home brings me back to my roots as interior designer -- It has made me realize even more how important my career has been and what an impact properly designed and balanced rooms have on your mind, body and soul,

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North Salem, NY

Beth Arrowood - NIBA Designs

At NIBA, our Sales Team members are all working safely from home, giving virtual presentations and shipping samples to you. This not only keeps things moving locally but ensures the livelihood of entire villages that hand-craft the product we hold dearly to us. Thank you for your support. We are in this together!

April 29th

Alan Megerdichian Sequoia Contracting

Just doing a site check with my head of security to make sure everything is ok during this lockdown. Stay safe!

April 30th

Naples, FL

Lindsey Davis Nicklas L Design Studio

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Surrender to what is, let go of what was, and have faith in what will be.â&#x20AC;? -Sonia Ricotti

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April 28th

Mamaroneck, NY

Kathie Anechiarico Majestic Kitchens + Bath

Wishing everyone recovery, hope and light in this Season of Renewal!

May 1st

Naples, FL

Alina Spicer, Ryan Spicer and Fredrick the Lizard - AR Design

Day # 31 of quarantine, Alina, Ryan, & Fredrick (the office lizard) are surviving just fine.

Saint Petersburg, FL

William Braemer Art Fusion Galleries

Art Fusion Galleries St. Petersburg is more excited than ever to welcome the community back into the gallery! We hope in the meantime everyone is staying healthy and looking forward to joining us for future events.

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Rye, NY

Elissa Grayer Elissa Grayer Interior Design

I don’t know about you, but I find myself grateful for and loving my home more and more these days. I am so happy we are able to be up and running to help our clients love their homes again. Wishing good health all our design friends and their families!

May 7th

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New York, NY

Philip Gorrivan Philip Gorrivan Design

Philip has recently launched a remote interior design consultation service called ‘PGD Virtual Design Consultations’ which has allowed much more flexibility for the client and the team during these uncertain times. The service will help clients develop the design direction for their projects and can cover everything from a small room to an entire house.

May 8th

Ramsey, NJ

Diane Durocher Diane Durocher Interiors

During these unprecedented times, let’s focus on the good. On revamping our businesses, organizing our homes, learning a new skill, tending our gardens and connecting on a deeper level with our family and friends.

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New York, NY

Daniel Lombardi Roche Bobois

My home is my temple and I’m grateful to have a cozy home in the city where I feel safe and, can take all those productive zoom calls with the team and our clients, on my comfy Roche Bobois Presence sofa.

May 11th

New Canaan, CT

Katharine Kelly Rhudy Reed & Acanthus Interior Design

Even though we’re working from home, that doesn’t mean the “creative juices” aren’t flowing! We’re speaking with clients virtually, providing moodboards and renderings and (optimistically) planning site visits for June. Looking forward to brighter days ahead!!

Stratford, CT

Melissa Spoelstra Blueprint Dreams

Pre-quarantine life was pretty busy, this “pause” has been a blessing in disguise. I have learned to slow down and enjoy this moment in time with my family. I hope you have found this time a blessing too. Stay Focused, Stay Positive, and Stay Hope-filled!

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Sandy Hook, CT

Nancy King - Seventy Acres

ZOOM, ZOOM, ZOOM! Who knew Spring 2020 was going to make us so technologically savvy??!! Seventy Acres Landscape Architecture is full speed ahead and now offering 3D Lumion Renderings to our Master Plan Clients to fully visualize our landscape designs.

May 15th

Norwalk, CT

Rina DiMarte Chloe Winston Lighting

We’re making the best of each day - helping customers by appointment in our showroom, via FaceTime and visiting job sites.

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May 14th

Southport, CT

Meghan DeMaria and Courtney Yanni Moss Design

Greenwich, CT

Charlotte Barnes Charlotte Barnes Design

Our company mantra is ‘Live a Great Story.’ Sometimes some sections are written for you, like the current covid crisis but we can still make the best of any situation. Working with your best friend on a beautiful day doing what you love and helping people to enjoy their homes is a great story.

While #shelteringinplace I find looking back is the way forward... #favoriteroom #whiteonwhite #whatisoldisnewagain #oneofmyfirsts #antiques #itsallaboutthemix #traditionalbutnot #charlottebarnesdesign As far as my office - its all about the kitchen right now, and piles of papers …

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May 17th

Purchase, NY

Dorye Brown - Dorye Brown Interiors

Dedicated to Jean and Michele. These 2 amazing ladies are not only wonderful clients, but brave physicians on the front lines. How fortunate we are to have them out there each day braving this storm. And thank you to my dear family friend, Charlie Cooper who took these porch photos. Super talented at age 15 and volunteering his time to a great cause.

Wilton, CT

Mike Paolello - Westwood Flooring

Being able to adapt and follow the guidelines will get us through these unprecedented times. Stay safe everyone.

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Naples, FL

Reagan and Danny Geschardt Geschardt Art - Broome Street Studios

We are finding out ways to be creative within the structure of our business at this time. We feel that it has given us a way to be more creative by thinking outside the box! Try to achieve something more that you didn’t have the time to do prior to this time. Try taking some risks with new ideas and take the extra time to reach out to as many people as you can. Communication with people during this time is necessary as we will all be more successful as a group creating new paths of how we communicate and achieve our goals.

May 21st

West Hartford, CT

Georgia Zikas Georgia Zikas Design

Interior Designer Georgia Zikas, juggling her work/life priorities while maintaining her firm’s many ongoing projects. Juggling is a required skill!

May 22nd

New Rochelle, NY

Maria Loiacono Maria Loiacono Interiors

Face time, Netflix and watching the news ONLY once a day is keeping me balanced when everything around us is so unbalanced. Watching the world connect in such a irrefutable way and understanding we are all responsible for one another.

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May 20th

Westport, CT

Robert Cardello - Dave LaPierre Cardello Architects

RAC’s Monday morning zoom meeting reviewing the projects and checking in on each other. Although there are perks to working from home, #nobusycommute, #petsbyourside, we miss our beautiful new Westport office space. The Cardello staff is used to working together in a studio environment, but we’re making the best of it, and we’re grateful that we can practice our craft remotely. Designing homes while staying at home… we’ve got this. Be safe, everyone. May 23rd

Greenwich, CT

George Pusser Cornerstone Contracting

Safe progress in our process while staying dedicated to quality. Even through this quarantine we’ve been driven to excel and desiring for distinction.

New York, NY

Giovanni Zapata - Grupo Design NYC

Working from home during these hard times has given me a chance to share my passion with my family, as well as the opportunity to virtually get creative with clients. As Doe Zanaramata wrote, “It is only in our darkest hours that we may discover the true strength of the brilliant light within ourselves that can never, ever, be dimmed. Please keep going. And thanks to Design Decor for keep us updated in our profesión .

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THE FESTIVAL COLLECTION The Festival collection features playful stripes and scallops, a botanical cactus pattern, abstract geometrics, and a versatile solid woven texture with a supporting color line. thibautdesign.com

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SPLATTER AND SPINE DESERT PLATE Playful with brilliant splatters of yellow pigment, this sunny addition to our Melamine assortment will not only brighten y our dinnerware cabinet, but these dessert/salad plates are really great for snagging your selection of appetizers or a side salad, easy to clean and durable through all types of enjoyment. juliska.com

WHITEWASHED RATTAN HURRICANE An outdoor classic with a rich leather handle and a hurricane of recycled glass. Footed at the bottom for a slightly elevated silhouette. serenaandlily.com.com

SAMOA TWO-TIERED CHANDELLIER With a skirt woven from Abacรก rope, the Samoa Two-Tiered Chandelier will bring elemental style to a space. The wrought iron hardware in a gesso white finish brings the profile of this rope chandelier a light and airy feel. We also offer the Samoa in a pendant and a one-tiered chandelier. curreyandcompany.com

SARASOTA TABLE LAMP This table lamp is a must-have piece any style home. It is designed with an acrylic panel inlaid with a glossy natural seashell. It is finished with a linen shade and a tiered acrylic pedestal base. elegantstrand.com QUINTA CORK PARTY BUCKET With its rich textural warmth and streamlined classic shape, this bowl makes a statement upon every occasion - be it filled with ice cubes and gleaming bottles to serve a crowd or as a stunning centerpiece of flowers for grand effect. juliska.com

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WOOLEMS LUXURY BUILDERS

oolems Luxury Builders is a general contracting firm focused on building and renovating high-end residential and commercial projects along the Southeast Florida coast, from Palm Beach to the Keys. As chief operating officer of Woolems, Gavin Guinan has a deep knowledge of the industry, with more than 30 years of experience constructing coastal estates in California and Florida. Because coastal properties are exposed to harsh elements, building them requires special expertise and techniques that are essential to achieving unparalleled quality and craftsmanship. Here, Gavin sheds light on the practices that make Woolems a leader in the construction of ultra-luxury residences along the Florida coastline. D+D: What are indispensable factors for successful building on the coast? Gavin: I believe there are four very critical components: first is the design; second is the structure that’s actually built; third is specifications; and lastly, an obvious one, is the quality installation of those specified products. Some builders are a little sloppy half a mile inland, but when you’re on the coast, any minor defects that are not problematic inland become very troublesome. D+D: How do building codes and regulations affect building along the Florida coast? Gavin: The state building code and the local wind zone criteria dictate the products, the product approvals, and the standards that must be built to. For example, in Jacksonville—as foolhardy as it would be—you can build with wood, which is held together with metal connections and fasteners. It’s a more traditional way of building, much the same as the rest of the country builds. Here in Southeast Florida in particular, as well as in Southwest Florida, the wind zone criteria dictate to us what the structure needs to be. The structural engineers design to counter the forces present in those wind loads. Design + Decor

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D+D: How does construction in Southeast Florida differ from other coastline projects? Gavin: Having built on the California coast, I find that building in South Florida is completely different. And I’m not just talking about hurricanes, which is the obvious factor. The environment as a whole, the construction means and methods, and the assemblies along the California coast are very different from what they are here in Florida. I’m not sure if it’s only the humidity or what the precise variables are, but they are very different environments that require distinct approaches. D+D: What are the best practices for solid construction in a coastal home? Gavin: There’s a considerable difference in the building constraints when comparing a home on the Atlantic Ocean with an Intracoastal waterfront property that’s a quarter of a mile inland. Most of the homes built along the Southeast Florida coastline—excluding the Keys—are on a dune. Even though the actual structure of each home may be similar to the other, you are not dealing with muck or other inferior subsoils on the coast, which are common inland and not conducive to building foundations. One of the most significant constraints in dealing with the site is that when you are east of the Coastal Construction Control Line, you are not allowed to remove one grain of sand, theoretically, whereas inland, you have the ability to manage the site and the dirt. You’re not allowed to do that on the coastline. That in itself creates some logistical issues, especially if you have a small site where the building envelope has been maximized to every square foot you can build on. Just managing that dirt on-site requires you to be very logistically organized. 34

You can paint yourself into a corner if you’re not careful. D+D: What exterior finish materials do you recommend for resisting Southeast Florida’s extreme weather events and humid climate? Gavin: Some of the materials for a beachfront home, as in a home where you walk out your door and you’re on the sand, are very different from those in a house that’s a mile inland. In coastal homes, specialty products comprise the surrounding envelope. The envelope is absolutely paramount, as the chosen products protect the building from the unique environment. Some of the aluminum windows that are used inland, for example, will deteriorate very quickly when they ’re put on the coast. A 20-year window inland will deteriorate on the coast in half that time because of the hot, salty air that’s blowing on it consistently. In terms of materials, it’s not just the impact windows—it’s how everything is attached, how the assemblies go together. The layers of waterproofing that are installed cannot isolate the indoor space in a vacuum. The home still needs to have a little bit of breath and a little bit of life in it. So integrating the waterproof envelope with healthy indoor living is a little bit more of a challenge along the coast. The envelope is the key to a well-built home on the water. D+D: Sea levels are rising due to temperature increases associated with climate change. How is the building industry evolving to meet this challenge? Gavin: FEMA and the Army Corps of Engineers establish finished floor heights at which the new construction needs to be built. Every 10 years, I believe, they go through a review, so they ’re con-

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stantly changing. It creates an issue when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing a renovation; when the value of the project exceeds 50% of the value of the home as determined through a building permit, you are required to raise that foundation to meet flood guidelines. So when it comes to renovation work, as builders weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re constantly trying to stay shy of that 50% mark on these kinds of projects. When we do have to deal with it, we often raise the height of electric meters and airconditioning units. In suburban Florida, we typically see a lot of those at grade around the homes. For ocean and waterfront Intracoastal properties, we are required to meet certain elevations. As an industry, we follow the guidelines established through the Army

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Corps of Engineers and FEMA; they dictate what those building heights are. Resource: Woolems Luxury Builders 2301 Centrepark W Drive Suite 150 West Palm Beach, FL 33409 561.835.0401 woolems.com Design + Decor

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GIL WALSH INTERIORS

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Gil Walsh + Julie Sierputoski

hen it comes to predicting design trends for 2020 and beyond, there is no better interior designer to ask than Gil Walsh, founder and owner of Gil Walsh Interiors. Known for her extraordinary eye for design, color and fabric, she is classically trained, having learned from the masters of English, French and Italian design. The award-winning designer and her team create stunning high-end residential, hospitality, commercial and marine interiors for clients throughout the country. D+D: What are you most looking forward to in design this year and throughout the 2020s? Gil: As the world is coming to a halt in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, our industry is adapting in great ways. We are becoming ever more adept at relying on technology to design for our clients and to communicate with our team, including contractors, manufacturers and workrooms. Platforms such as Zoom allow us to share our design schemes with clients. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m looking forward to seeing how technology evolves, and how it will shape the future of design. The current situation also requires designers to exercise due diligence to ensure that the companies they are buying from are in good financial shape, especially if the goods are not in stock. We must consider what country they are coming from. This could lead to purchasing more material for our projects domestically, which will help support our country and its workers. D+D: Which trends have you found to be outDesign + Decor

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dated and overused in the past decade? Gil: Gray tones will become less popular. I love color, but gray is not a happy tone. The deep royal blues popular in kitchen design will also start to drift away. Mid-century design will fade and be replaced by 18th-century European antiques that are simple rather than ornate. I expect a trend towards handcrafted pieces. If you choose one-of-a-kind artwork for your home, why not a custom-made or vintage dining table or chair? Wood, particularly for detailed paneling with architectural details, will become stylish because it is organic. D+D: What are some of your personal design pet peeves? Gil: Furniture that is not to scale. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, when huge homes were popular, everyone bought big furniture that fit the house but not the people who lived there. There may have been beautiful architectural details, but the rooms were full of oversized pieces. And I’m so tired of allwhite rooms—they don’t show personality. If you want to enhance your space, collections and architectural details, they show up with best with some color. There doesn’t have to be a lot, but there must be some contrast. D+D: What are the most important things people should invest in when decorating their homes? Gil: Good seating, great lighting and art are essential to any design. The seating should be about comfort. The lighting can be artistically designed but classical. Architectural details, furniture, and sculpture and paintings are all really important elements in a room. D+D: Where are your favorite places to shop for the home? 38

Gil: We don’t shop at the big box stores. To create a personalized brand for our clients, we stick to the to-the-trade-only showrooms and antique shops for one-of-a-kind items. Our clients come to us for style, so it’s important that we create homes that are unique to them. D+D: With the knowledge that the colors of the year are chosen based on what is taking place globally in the social, economic and political arenas, can you predict what the color of 2021 will be? Gil: At the moment, everyone is taking a step back and slowing down. We are spending more time at home and interacting more with nature. I think we’ll be seeing quieter, natural colors with bursts of the vibrant hues. I predict that deep aqua balanced by soft dusty colors of muted yellows and celadon greens will become a trend. Our industry is fashion-forward, so color trends were already being predicted before the start of the pandemic. D+D: Another question based on current world issues: We have recently seen some positive environmental changes taking place throughout the world. Do you think our society will continue in the direction of trying to create less of a carbon footprint overall, and if so, why? Gil: The movement to create sustainable design has already begun. As a LEED-certified designer, I have long been conscious of using sustainable and biodegradable materials, such as cottons and wools, as well as antiques from England, France and Italy. Why spend money on newly manufactured big box items when you can repurpose great furniture for less? As people see firsthand the ramifications of this global pandemic and become more aware of the world around them, I think they will be even more conscious of the materials they source and the impact they have on our natural resources.

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D+D: What are five specific design trends you are noticing this year? Gil: I see gray tones being replaced with richer, more vibrant colors. The layering of old and new objects is becoming more popular, as people are holding on to key items or family heirlooms, and incorporating them into new designs. Stark white doors and trim are a thing of the past. Dark interior doors with great hardware are now an artistic focal point of a room. Accessories such as knobs and lighting fixtures with an individual lookâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s jewelryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; are getting more attention. Performance fabrics are becoming a staple in design because they change the way we live by making every room functional for the entire family. Advances in technology make using outdoor fabrics indoors possible because they are easy to maintain as well as great-looking. I also see a transition from faux to real plants in interior design. Not only do live plants give a room personality, they are also good for our health. Resources: Gil Walsh Interiors 5505 S. Dixie Highway, Suite 2 West Palm Beach, FL 33405 561.932.0631 gwifl.com Design + Decor

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D+D: What originally made you want to study architecture? Matt: I’d always excelled in art. My grandmother paid for private art lessons when she saw a talent in me when I was about 10 years old. This blossomed into my love for art, and by the time I got to college, I decided architecture was the way to go. I still find myself loving the profession more and more each day. There is nothing more fulfilling than driving around and staring at your artwork within your community. D+D: What particular aspects of your background and upbringing have shaped your design principles and philosophies?

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Matt: I would have to say my parents raised me very well. I avoided hanging out with people of bad influence, even when it was “uncool.” I starting working full-time, mostly very long days when I was a sophomore in high school. I learned the value of hard work. I learned that honesty brings peace of mind, and kindness is a trait that can open doors for you. Early on in my architecture career, I was thrown into the fire, working for famed architect Helmut Jahn. From him I learned a rigorous work ethic—it was almost like a daily architecture marathon. I continue to practice in this way today. I typically get in three hours of design time each day before most Americans get out of bed. D+D: What do you think is the role of an architect today? Matt: Architects shape our communities. We have more responsibility than most people comprehend. Our work is somewhat permanent through several generations, so we have to be careful about how we are influencing our community. We have responsibility right down to the obesity epidemic. For example, if we design office buildings with an elevator lobby in the center and two hidden sets of fire stairs tucked in the back, we are forcing people to use the elevator for vertical circulation. By simply adding a grand stair at the elevator lobby, we can give the community a viable option for daily exercise. This is all a part of the greater care given to our communities’ health, safety and welfare. Another example is natural light: it is proven that natural light in spaces can reduce depression. Architects must think physically as well as socially in their work. D+D: Which architects, designers or artists working today do you most admire? Matt: I have always admired architect Frank Gehry. It would be literally impossible to copy his work or style without looking foolish. He has such a niche that is so recognizable. D+D: Overall, what would you say is your strongest asset, and how have you developed that skill over time? Matt: My strongest asset is being a focused problem solver. The start of each architectural assignment comes with a problem that needs to be solved. Being well organized is the key to solving the problem swiftly, without excessive revision. It’s funny—I often get clients who ask if I can give them a few options in the initial design. I typically try to communicate with them that I’d like to put my best foot forward first on a single option, and then revise parts of it as necessary. This typically saves precious time and resources, and solves the problem in a more efficient way. All of this is of great benefit to the client. D+D: From the initial sketch to completion, what is your favorite stage of a project? Matt: I always tell clients that the most important part of their entire project, including through construction, is the first two weeks of design. If you don’t get this right, you’ll have a bad project all the way through. This is my favorite stage of design, and a stage I often spend a great deal of personal time on within our firm. Design + Decor

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Carrie Brigham Design - Organic, flowing design that makes movement and Carrie Bringham the transition between different activities very effort5117 Castello Drive, less Suite 1 Naples, FL 34103 239.261.1720 Resource: carriebrigham.com Studio Snaidero Naples EBL Interiors + Construction 1482 Rail Head Boulevard Paul Benson Naples, FL 34110 1482 Rail Head Blvd. 239.431.5003 Naples, FL 34110snaidero-usa.com 239.431.5003 eblinteriors.com

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A spectacular collection of fabulous kitchens and baths from our favorite designers

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countertops, a custom marble and Basso backsplash by New Ravenna, and stained wood floors. The kitchen features a Sub-Zero panel-ready refrigerator, Wolf appliances and a built-in Miele coffee machine. Adjacent to the kitchen is a custom bar area that provides additional counter space along with panel-ready refrigerator drawers and an ice Before the home was completely gutted and remodeled, though, it was maker. Tall, narrow pull-out cabinets flanking each side of the bar are a different story. “There were way too many walls,” recalls designer an essential feature, designed specifically by Jaime to hold stemware Jaime Blomquist. And the galley kitchen did not fit the homeowners’ and glassware. needs. Not only do the homeowners love their new space, but it is a favorite Jaime conceived a plan for transforming the space and presented it to among others who have seen photographs of it, including on Jaime’s her clients, a New York couple for whom this is a vacation home. She Instagram. “It’s something about the color, I think, and the lightness suggested opening the living room into the kitchen and extending the of it,” she says. “It’s timeless, too. I think you’ll be able to look at it in kitchen into the lanai, which would be enclosed to create a breakfast 20 years, and it will still be relevant.” room. “They have family in the area, and they also are involved in the community here, hosting galas and charity events,” Jaime says. “They Jaime Blomquist Interiors harmonizes design and architecture to creneeded and wanted a space that was open for entertaining.” One of ate functional, beautiful spaces that bring her clients’ vision to life. the walls designated for removal was load bearing; Jaime teamed with a She also believes the design process can and should be fun for clients. structural engineer to rework the trusses between the living room and kitchen to enable that removal. Resource: he kitchen and living area of this 4,000-square-foot home in the Admirals Cove neighborhood of Jupiter, FL, exemplify all there is to love about Florida living, with the light, open feeling and sunlight streaming in.

The homeowners were existing clients, so Jaime was familiar with their style. “They wanted a Florida coastal home, so I took their more classic design style and applied it to a Florida coastal look.” A number of the furniture pieces in the living room and kitchen area are by Century.

Jaime Blomquist Interiors 1780 NE Seventh Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 954.999.5601 jaimeblomquist.com

Jaime designed the millwork throughout the entire home. The twotone custom cabinetry in the kitchen is accented by Cambria quartz

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ome homeowners find definite advantages to condominium living. One of the drawbacks, however, can be the difficulty in renovating and updating a condo to make it more personal.

Alina and Ryan Spicer of ARDesign Inc. overcame those challenges in a Barefoot Beach home in Bonita Springs, FL, to create spaces that feel more true to the homeowners’ style. The nearly 1,000-square-foot condo had been renovated about 10 years ago, but the owners, who live in Florida part of the year, saw the renovations the Spicers had recently designed in two other units in their building and wanted to update their look as well. “They wanted a more open concept for entertainment,” Alina says. “They also wanted something completely custom. They have a more sophisticated, elegant style, and that was not reflected everywhere in their home.” 46

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Particularly problematic was the L-shaped kitchen. It was accessible only from the entryway, and had a substantial knee wall that not only closed off the space from the living area, but also blocked the impressive view from a huge window overlooking the beach. The tiny island held the cooktop and not much else. The clients had one advantage that their neighbors did not: They live in a penthouse unit. So while the Spicers could not make changes that would be invasive to the condo below, they could move the duct work to one side of the room and incorporate a vaulted ceiling with beams into the design. Alina took the homeowners’ sophisticated style and added a contemporary twist, infusing a palette of black and white to give them a custom kitchen they love. The Smithport cabinetry is accented by Pompeii Quartz countertops in valley white. The oversized pendant lights by Arteriors in desert rose have a more elegant touch with etched glass. The unique support legs on the island were crafted and customized by Balasagun, a small company whose work Alina spotted online.

The color palette extends upward, where the wide tongue-andgroove ceiling is white and the beams are black—another feature that differentiates the clients’ kitchen from their neighbors’. “We didn’t look at this project as just moving a few walls, replacing cabinetry and choosing finishes,” Alina says. “We wanted to look at the whole kitchen as a piece of art. The changes really do make the space their own.” ARDesign embraces modern design, but recognizes that it carries its own meaning for everyone. Alina and Ryan “redefine modern” to reflect each client’s personality, believing there are no limitations to what modern can be. Resource: ARDesign 910 Vanderbilt Beach Road Naples, FL 34108 239.580.7121 ardesigninc.com Design + Decor

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ometimes a space can be transformed by adding just one thing. That was the case in Perla Lichi’s design of this new single-family home in Aventura, FL.

The view as you entered the home had been of the kitchen island—hardly ideal. “The way the unit was planned, the developer really didn’t give them any kind of foyer. You came in the front door, and right there was the island, right there was the refrigerator,” Perla says of the residence, a zero-lotline property. The young homeowners welcomed Perla’s suggestion of adding the small dividing wall with glass accents. The result was an immediate threefold improvement to the space: not only a more defined entry, but also more kitchen seating and additional storage. “On the kitchen side, it created a little breakfast area that gave them seating beyond what was at the island,” Perla notes. “On the other side, when you come in you’re now looking at this beautiful piece of glass art that makes it a little more private, yet still lets in the light, and this sort of floating cabinet underneath that adds a little more storage.” The piece was designed to fit seamlessly into the look of the kitchen, which features KraftMaid cabinetry, GE Monogram appliances and white quartzite counters. The full backsplash, a glass mosaic tile with a stainless-steel texture, was an upgrade. The floor is 24x24 white porcelain tile. The kitchen’s chic, modern look and neutral color palette fit the homeowners’ style, and the relatively small space feels larger than it is. “They thought it looked larger when it was finished than it did in the plans,” Perla says. “You might think an empty room looks bigger, but if you put the right piece in the right place, it’s going to feel larger because it adds depth and dimension. You’re giving it a sense of proportion.” Perla Lichi has been designing luxury residential and commercial interiors since 1984. She believes that a beautiful, functional home sets the stage for a life to be enjoyed with family and friends. Her philosophy is, “We set the stage. You live the dream.” Resource: Perla Lichi Design 2101 NW 33rd Street, Suite 300 Pompano Beach, FL 33069 954.726.0899 perlalichi.com Design + Decor

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esigning a builder’s own home carries with it the pressures and opportunities inherent to a powerful portfolio piece. A selling tool as much as it is a place to entertain, such a project, in this case, affords an opportunity to showcase the pinnacle of what’s possible in coastal Florida home construction.

port while keeping lines clean and views unobstructed. Polished nickel pendant lights in glass brighten the space while offering substantial task lighting for food preparation. Legno Bastone wide-plank wood flooring in Vienna, a subtle gray wash, anchors the room with a timeless, sophisticated hue.

A perimeter of white cabinetry surrounds the espresso oak finish of the kitchen island, giving it a casual and furniture-like feel. A striking, extra-wide, custom stainless-steel range hood hovers above the cooktop and adjacent prep spaces. The hood finish detail is brought forward and accented through the use of stainless-steel detail inlaid in the kitchen island legs—a delightful conversation piece and As part of a larger open-plan layout, the team designed the kitchen to thoughtful touch that reflects Lou’s meticulous approach to this harmonize with adjacent dining and outdoor spaces. Maximizing the entire project. outdoor experience for which Florida is treasured, NanaWall bifold doors open to create a grand indoor-outdoor connection, enabling Resource: gatherings to spill into the outdoor kitchen and grill area. Kitchen support spaces, such as large pantries and a desk area, are tucked into Pacifica Interior Design a connecting hallway to maximize circulation in the primary space. Lou Shafran 2355 Vanderbilt Beach Road #130 In Lou’s signature “calm, comfortable, uncluttered” style, furniture Naples, FL 34109 was carefully selected for quality while avoiding visual disruption 239.325.1411 across the open area. Backless Bernhardt counter stools in chrome pacificainteriordesign.com fit fully underneath the island countertops, offering substantial supPacifica Interior Design, led by Lou Shafran, was retained to draw upon the many design opportunities, from maximizing views to creating a light and airy powerhouse kitchen capable of entertaining guests and potential clients with sophistication and effortless style.

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cost-conscious renovation breathes new light and life into a master bath. As part of a larger remodel, Lisa Davenport of LDD Interiors led the transformation of a dated and dark space into a light-filled, timeless statement room, which boasts a new soaking tub and personalized “his” and “hers” vanities.

Central to the remodel was the replacement of a bulky corner deck tub, which presented both unexpected design challenges and opportunities. When the team removed the tub, they were surprised by the location of the drain. Rather than disturb neighboring tenants with noisy construction, Lisa chose to angle the new soaking tub inward to accommodate the existing drain, which in turn created more visual depth in the room. Along with the removal of the deck, this new angle allowed for “her” vanity to be lengthened, adding precious counter space. The new soaking tub features a freestanding faucet with spray attachment. A pair of custom tub trays, one in teak and one in stainless steel, offers flexibility while keeping the surrounding area tidy and free from bulky storage. Lisa created more space by expanding into an adjacent closet, incorporating a soffit to lift and house existing HVAC ductwork. With more breathing room, she expanded the shower entry to improve accessibility. To further improve personal comfort, “his” vanity sink rests at the standard 36-inch height, while “hers” was lowered to 32 inches to better accommodate the client’s petite stature. To introduce more light, Lisa brought mirrors all the way up to the ceiling, affixed lighting directly to the mirrors, and added recessed cans overhead. “The difference is night and day,” Lisa says, “and I mean that literally, because we would have all the lights on previously, and it was still so dark!” Countertops feature white quartz with an ever-so-slight gray speckle. The shower’s Carrara marble mosaic echoes throughout the surrounding room in a matching, beautifully crafted but lower maintenance porcelain tile. “This bathroom opens up and spreads the description of the space across a few different genres,” says Lisa. “It is more modern, but there are still some traditional elements about it. It’s bright, it’s crisp, it’s clean—and it’s absolutely timeless.” Resource: LDD Interiors Lisa Davenport 380 10th Street South, Suite 101 Naples, FL 34102 239-260-1845 lddinteriors.com Design + Decor

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FREESTYLE INTERIORS

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hy bother envying your neighbor’s new house when you can build a dream house of your own? These homeowners did just that, seizing the opportunity to create their perfect home in their very own neighborhood. After seeing a site come up for sale around the corner from their house, the couple worked with Freestyle Interiors, whose lead designer, Julie Roy, helped make their dreams a reality in the new 9,000-square-foot property in Naples, FL. The driving inspiration was maximizing interior space. Coming from a house with a very similar layout, the owners knew just what they wanted to change. “They took the floor plan and basically exploded it,” Julie explains. “They made the spaces much more open, with higher ceilings and bigger rooms.” Crisp lightness was another central design focus. The previous home felt dark, with heavy cabinetry and dark finishes. Julie and her team introduced white, clean lines, with an eye toward precision and simplicity. The kitchen, as the hearth of the home, demonstrates the clean expansiveness. Classic white cabinetry with flat panel doors, stepped edge detailing, and glassfront secondary uppers open up the space. Custom wood flooring by Abbey Carpet & Floor in a smoky wood tone brings warmth, balancing the lightness and grounding everything with a classic look and feel. Polished metal lighting fixtures visually flank the custom fume hood, forming a crisp, dramatic centerpiece. Counter stools by Palacek pick up tones in the wood flooring. Soft, textured chairbacks and punches of coral in the seating provide contrast to the white surroundings. The master bath features separate “his” and “hers” suites. “Her” suite, pictured, exudes sophisticated femininity, with polished metal accents, glass sconces and a delicate hanging fixture, complemented by soothing, serene artwork. A stone mosaic inlay in the floor reappears on the shower wall. The tile is a waterjet mosaic, also by Abbey Carpet & Floor. Taupe cabinetry brings in warmth. Detailed mullion work follows lines of stone, and echoes detail on the main windows of the house. Resource: Freestyle Interiors Julie Roy 3525 Bonita Beach Rd SW #105th Bonita Springs, FL 34134 239.949.2210 freestyleinteriors.com Design + Decor

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oft, modern minimalism meets natural warmth in this inviting waterfront condominium. Tasked with renovating a property damaged by Hurricane Irma, designer Lyndsey Davis Nicklas, the driving force behind L Design Studio, seized the opportunity to transform a 3,500-square-foot condominium into a contemporary yet warm and welcoming space for entertaining. L Design Studio collaborated with Jeff Harrell of Harrell & Co Architects and Imperial Homes of Naples, LLC, to create an urban loft space in the midst of downtown Naples, FL.

as a dramatic centerpiece contrasted against a backsplash of glazed ceramic tile.

Sweeping marina views set the tone upon entry, as architectural ceiling details radiate outward, drawing sight lines across the open kitchen to the windows. A well-appointed mixture of light and dark balances the minimalist design with an emphasis on texture. Natural materials bring in darker elements, complemented by light and crisp, soft white walls. Walnut tones in the cabinetry create warmth in the space, while finish selections introduce an industrial feel with a contemporary edge. “We liked the eclectic look of blending the finishes,” Lyndsey points out, describing the selection of matte black, polished chrome, brushed nickel and stainless steel.

The views continue into the master bath, where bottom-up shades facilitate a flexible balance of privacy and natural light. Custom ceiling-mounted mirrors with matte black metal frame float, suspended in front of the glass. “We really wanted that indoor/outdoor feeling,” Lyndsey explains, “ with mirrors floating in front of you that don’t diminish the view.”

White Dekton porcelain slab countertops feature five waterfall edges throughout the kitchen, forming clean, sweeping lines. A matte black custom range hood with a stainless-steel accent stands

Thoughtful positioning details preserve the unobstructed views. A retractable television set inside one of the kitchen islands effortlessly lifts and disappears into the countertop. Cabinet doors alongside the stove conceal a hidden full-size butler’s pantry. Pocket doors adjacent to the kitchen slide to reveal a truly open plan, creating an urban loft-like feel and allowing each room to capture as much of the view as possible.

Resource: L Design Studio Lyndsey Davis Nicklas 6561 Taylor Road #1 Naples, FL 34109 239.260.5165 l-designstudios.com Design + Decor

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ne of a kind. It’s a description that conjures up an image of something beyond special. Sometimes the reality meets the expectation; sometimes it does not.

For this new waterfront home in Fort Myers, FL, the reality exceeds the expectation. From the location to the design, the furnishings to the art, this 9,000-square-foot property with 6,300 feet of living space is most decidedly one of a kind. Florida Designer Cabinetry (FDC) played an integral role in the creation of this stunning, ultramodern home that FDC owner and designer Tony Mammoliti calls a “beautiful explosion of the senses.” The homeowners wanted “the best of everything,” Tony says, and he and his team designed custom cabinetry in every room of the home to achieve the couple’s dream—not only in the kitchen and dining areas shown here, but also in the office, master bath, master closet, laundry and other areas. In addition, there is display shelving and cabinetry throughout to showcase the homeowners’ extensive collections. The kitchen wraps around a portion of the open main living area, which is designed with entertaining in mind. The Poggenpohl cabinetry mixes beauty and practicality; some of it features glass doors, some hides appliances and other elements to maintain the cohesive modern look. The hidden pantry includes a rolling ladder to take advantage of every square inch. The kitchen and bar area also have a number of LEDetched glass shelves that seem to float in place, highlighted by RGB lighting, another distinctive feature. 58

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Inevitably, though, the eye is drawn upward in the kitchen to “the gallery ”—the spaces of leaded glass shelving and white RGB lighting where the homeowners display some of their crystal and glass art. “ This was very complex. The factory couldn’t build it for us; we had to break it down into component pieces and build it ourselves,” Tony recalls. “But by working with several of our manufacturers, we were able to bring the homeowners’ vision to life. “From a design perspective,” he continues, “it was fun to do because it is a unique piece. They have a lot of beautiful art to display, so it was really nice to be able to put that together for them.” Florida Designer Cabinetry is a full-service general contractor that also distributes cabinetry lines directly to builders and homeowners. It specializes in custom-designed cabinetry, focusing on both design and budget to meet its clients’ needs. Resource: Florida Designer Cabinetry Tony Mammoliti 10800 Corkscrew Road, Suite 105 Estero, FL 33928 239.948.9005 floridacabinets.com

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A TRANQUIL OASIS IN BOCA RATON Interior designer Jason Alexander blurs the lines between indoors and outdoors in this Palm Springs-inspired home Story by Meryl Siegman | Photography by Barry Grossman

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here is nothing ordinary about this house in Boca Raton, FL. From its innovative design to its service as a family refuge during Florida’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” mandate, this contemporary single-story home truly stands out from the crowd. Its owners, a retired couple from New York, purchased the three-bedroom property, built in the early 1990s, as a seasonal retreat for themselves and their extended family.

Located on a quiet cul-de-sac in St. Andrews Country Club, a vibrant and growing community widely regarded as the “best of the best” of Florida country clubs, the 6,500-square-foot residence is sited on nearly half an acre of land overlooking one of the development’s many scenic lakes. The property consists of a main house and a guest house, each with the potential for two bedrooms. But the couple wasn’t looking for a typical Florida house; rather, they envisioned a home with a southern California desert vibe. They chose Fort Lauderdale-based interior designer Jason Alexander to help them realize their vision and dreams by redesigning the home’s interior and outdoor spaces. “It was an older house that needed a total redo,” says one

of the homeowners. “We were looking for an interior designer with vision. We are lucky to have found Jason Alexander Interior Design.” It turned out to be a perfect match, with Jason becoming part of the extended family over the duration of the project. The complete makeover encompassed building a 1,500-square-foot addition to the master bedroom suite, modernizing the front of the house, modifying the home’s layout and redesigning the pool area. The designer and his team also selected all the décor, including furnishings, accessories and artwork, and designed custom cabinetry and architectural details throughout the home and guest house. Jason speaks about the project with obvious passion. “I promised my clients that of all the houses they’ve ever lived in, this would be their favorite,” he says with a grin. What makes this project so extraordinary are the designer’s philosophy and modality. “I tossed out all preconceptions—everything one would normally think about when designing a house—breaking the rules and removing boundaries along the way,” Jason explains. “We all strive for calm in our personal lives, so I also wanted to create a sense of tranquility throughout the home.” The house would evolve as a reflection of his clients: a translation of what they were thinking and feeling, and the embodiment of how they exDesign + Decor

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ist. “The key was creating what the clients wanted,” he continues. “I was simply the facilitator, taking their energy and capturing it in real life.” The house is also the culmination of the trusting and evolving relationship between the designer and his clients. Because the views from the house included other homes across the water, the family wanted the focus to be on the interior courtyard, an intimate yet comfortable outdoor space where they could gather for meals and welcome family and friends. With free creative range, Jason began by drawing attention inward, turning the courtyard into a charming desert oasis. His plans called for removing the existing swimming pool, then constructing an enchanting haven populated by water, foliage and porcelain tile as well as art and tastefully curated furnishings. “I wanted to create a space where the family can relax, entertain and simply feel good— a place that makes them smile,” Jason says. “I incorporated the four elements—earth, air, water, fire—mixing them to create a great vibe.” Earth is represented by four perfectly spaced bamboo trees and a vibrant living wall, framed by a coral pink color evoking the subtle hues of dusk in the desert, with lush green foliage behind it to enhance the sense of privacy. Air is the open, breezy quality of the space itself. An intricately designed water feature consisting of multilevel pools and gentle waterfalls interspersed with stone platforms captures the water element. A stunning round fire bowl strategically positioned as if floating on water represents fire. Imaginatively designed lighting, some of it recessed in the pools, creates a magical vignette once the daylight fades, casting the courtyard in the soft shades of a desert sunset with colors ranging from coral to sand.

The Dekton quartz countertops are as beautiful as they are indestructible. Customized cabinetry made from chestnut gives the kitchen a sleek, contemporary look.

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The 1,500-square-foot addition includes a redesign of the master bedroom, which opens onto the courtyard, adding oversized walk-in closets, and turning what was a second bedroom into a large office with its own bathroom. The bedroom’s open plan was retained, with the addition of a divider housing an ethanol fireplace between the sleeping and spacious sitting areas. The walls and mid-century modern headboard are constructed from the same porcelain tiles and walnut wood found throughout the residence. The ingenious use of mirrors makes the bed appear as if it’s floating. The mirror on one wall reflects the opposite window and its views of the outdoors, creating the impression that the outside is part of the interior space. The design represents a striking

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A custom-designed wood and ceramic cabinet discreetly hides the cocktail bar.

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ing, colors and other finishes run throughout the entire compound, without distinguishing between what is outdoor space and what is dwelling within. “We broke the rules about what materials should be used inside and outside,” he adds. Two identical decorative carved wooden wall panels depicting lions’ heads immediately catch the eye. “Those served as the front doors when the house was built,” Jason explains. “They were imported from Africa. They’re the only items we kept from the original house.” The 1,500-square-foot addition includes a redesign of the master bedroom, which opens onto the courtyard, adding oversized walk-in closets, and turning what was a second bedroom into a large office with its own bathroom. The bedroom’s open plan was retained, with the addition of a divider housing an ethanol fireplace between the sleeping and spacious sitting areas. The walls and mid-century modern headboard are constructed from the same porcelain tiles and walnut wood found throughout the residence. The ingenious use of mirrors makes the bed appear as if it’s floating. The mirror on one wall reflects the opposite window and its views of the outdoors, creating the impression that the outside is part of the interior space. The design represents a striking 70

representation of how the designer succeeded in removing boundaries—those that exist between the outdoors and indoors, as well as those that typically mandate how space “should” be designed. The living areas of the residence—the kitchen and living, dining and media rooms—are all part of the gracious open plan, flowing together with ease. The owners describe the space as “a California house—it feels like one large space that Jason broke up with beautiful furniture and accessories.” The painting on the dining wall by multidisciplinary American artist Jason Myers was an ideal choice for the vibe and feel of the home. “It was one of two main pieces we purchased. With its blue and gold figures and minimalist look, we felt it channeled a natural Zen-like feel,” says the designer. “We brought it in and sat with it for a period of time, then decided it really worked in the space.” The dining room chandeliers are constructed from free-form tree branches, again playing with the home’s indoor/outdoor theme. The media lounge represents an extension of the indoor/outdoor experience of the home, with the incorporation of a water feature, a moving waterfall tumbling onto rocks inside two glass panels. The wood paneling on the ceiling extends through the dining room and out into the exterior, further blurring

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A natural live-edged slab of wood imported from Hawaii serves as the vanity. A living wall adds to the oasis-like feel of the powder room.

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the boundaries between the indoor and outdoor environments. The powder room is a marvelous interpretation of an indoor oasis-like feel, which Jason describes as â&#x20AC;&#x153;thinking outside the box.â&#x20AC;? A vibrant living wall on the right as one enters is reflected in the half-round mirror on the opposite wall. The marble tile behind the sink features a three-dimensional leaf-like pattern, while a natural live-edged slab of wood imported from Hawaii serves as the vanity.

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its functionality with other systems of the home and provides “scenes” to match the residents’ lifestyles. Because the owners do not use the house year-round, one of their priorities was that the environment be is as maintenance-free as possible, with furnishings, finishes and surfaces that require the least amount of care. Dekton was used in both the indoor and outdoor kitchens. A man-made quartz, it is one of the most durable and low-maintenance countertop materials on the market, taking toughness to another level. “Not only is it beautiful, it is also indestructible,” says Jason’s client. Another material that fit the bill for quality, great looks and durability was the ceramic tile that was used both inside and outside the residence. When the owners arrived at their house in the late winter of this year, they had no idea they were about to stay for the foreseeable future due to Florida’s stayat-home mandate. For now, they do not leave the house at all. “We’ve been here for much more time than we ever imagined,” says one of the homeowners. “But we are extraordinarily happy to have this wonderful place to enjoy. It’s the longest we have ever stayed in Florida, and we are loving it.”

Resources: Architect Colestock & Muir Architects Jay Colstock & Mark Muir 4199 N Dixie Highway Boca Raton, FL 33431 561.395.1787 cmarchitects.com Interior Designer J. Alexander Interiors Jason Alexander & Leine Oliveira 2700 W Cypress Creek Road Ft Lauderdale, FL 33309 954.366.1817 jalexanderinteriors.com

Meditation pools and waterfalls replace the original swimming pool to create a tranquil outdoor living space. Ceramic floor tiles are used throughout the interiors and exteriors to integrate the indoors with the outdoors.

Builder Coral Bay Builders Michael Burzesi 2799 NW Boca Raton Blvd Boca Raton, FL 33431 561.826.8402 coralbaybuilders.com Design + Decor

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OLD FLORIDA WITH A TWIST A newly constructed vacation home is made into a timeless retreat by Carrie Brigham Design Story by Maryl Siegman | Photography by Sam Arnold

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t all started with a bed. When a Colorado family purchased a vacation home in North Naples, FL, and found themselves in need of an interior designer, they came across an image of a remarkable four-poster in a magazine. That led them to Carrie Brigham, founder and principal of Carrie Brigham Design in Naples, whose work was featured in the article. It was the beginning of a long-lasting and fulfilling relationship. The retired couple had recently closed on a house under construction in a luxury gated community on Immokalee Road. They were looking for a designer with vision, capable of helping them create the perfect getaway where their extended family could gather during the winter. Carrie was the ideal choice to help them capture the elegant Old Florida design with a touch of foreign flair they were seeking. A native of Naples, Carrie is known for her ability to embellish casual livability with globally inspired details and bold splashes of color. Through an interpretation of different styles, she creates a â&#x20AC;&#x153;collectedâ&#x20AC;? look by combining traditional and modern, old and new, in a novel and refreshing way. The recipient of numerous design awards, Carrie has a portfolio of many high-end residential projects throughout the Naples area, including Port Royal, Old Naples, Grey Oaks and Mediterra on Sanibel Island.

The blue and orange Kravet fabric on the pillows helped direct the design scheme of the entire home. Mirror by Cyan Design.

Sited at the end of a road with gorgeous views of a natural preserve, the 4,500-square-foot, fivebedroom, two-story stucco home exudes a sense Design + Decor

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The blue and orange Kravet fabric on the pillows helped direct the design scheme of the entire home. Mirror by Cyan Design.

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The charming breakfast nook features a Currey & Company chandelier and a Theodore Alexander table. The chairs are by Duralee Fine Furniture.

of privacy with its oasis-like feel. Its gracious outdoor space and many of its rooms overlook a screened-in pool with a panoramic view panel facing the preserve, an ever-changing and mesmerizing landscape of laurel oaks, prickly pear cactus, cabbage palm trees and seasonal wildflowers. “The structure itself is rather simple and straightforward,” explains Carrie, “so the decorating, furnishing and design elements became the focus of the project and needed to be spectacular.” With an open floor plan, an unfinished second story and numerous architectural details yet to be added, the house presented a blank canvas for Carrie to design the home to fit its owners’ tastes and desires, with the goal of elevating it to the extraordinary through rich detailing and customization. “We wanted to create a sense of Old Florida timelessness with a dash of the exotic,” she continues. She and her clients chose a Moroccan design scheme, which is all about texture, color and fluid lines. The style draws its inspiration from the hues and shapes of the country’s landscapes: tones of blue and turquoise from the Atlantic and Mediterranean, glittering gold and sand shades from the Sahara Desert, and brilliant reds and oranges inspired by North African sunsets. An opulent look in which comfort is key, Moroccan interior design is an imaginative blend of Mediterranean, African and Arab style, with color as its centerpiece. “They were a fun couple to work with,” Carrie recalls. “They were trusting and open to ideas.” The clients gave her carte blanche to follow her own instincts and inspiration. Besides designing the home from the ground up, she furnished architectural details to tailor the structure to

her clients’ specific needs. This included adding a pool and an outdoor kitchen area and dividing the large, open room on the second floor into a sitting room and an additional bedroom. The end result was a design scheme that was simple with a custom feel. Carrie’s choices were smart, timeless and elegant yet casual, layered with furniture that might ultimately become collectibles. In addition to the exceptional design work, the firm provided the type of service that some homeowners can only dream of. Carrie and her team painstakingly selected every single item in the house: furnishings, window treatments, artwork and accessories down to the smallest details, including bedding and silverware. The process was seamless and skillfully coordinated. Over the six months the house was being built, the designer presented her specifications to the owners, who collaborated enthusiastically on the project. During the acquisition phase, the firm purchased and collected every item specified, storing them in a warehouse until the construction was complete. “The move-in was picture perfect,” according to Carrie. “When the family entered the home, everything was fully installed and styled, right down to having every pillow in place and every bed made.” Some additional decorative finishes were added after construction to enhance the personalized look, including a customized backsplash in the main kitchen and open wooden beams in the great room ceiling. The outdoor living area was an important focal point for the family, who wanted a comfortable and cozy environment to seat as many people as possible, where they could chat, nap or watch the kids in the pool. Carrie Design + Decor

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The four- by four-inch hand-painted tiles on the backsplash are an essential element of the homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Moroccan theme.

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The counter stools were made to order by Hickory Chair. The pendants are by Wilson Lighting.

filled the lovely covered space with sofas and chairs from Summer Classics and a rug from Surya. She installed colorful patterned concrete wall tiles with a classic Moroccan motif above the copper-colored stove, and 24- by 24-inch Queen Beige natural stone tiles on the floor as the perfect complement. The adjacent outdoor dining area features a Castelle dining table and chairs from the same Summer Classics collection to pull the space together. The kitchen appliances are from Ferguson, with custom resin cabinets by NatureKast. The custom hood, flanked by a pair of sconces from Wilson Lighting, is reconstructed from wood beam, with a stucco finish to match the exterior wall. Inside, a prefinished engineered wide-plank wood flooring runs throughout the ground level, providing a warm, neutral background to the interiors. The entire home is painted in a soft dove white, providing a bright backdrop to the window treatments and artwork—much of it original oils from Paul Robinson Fine Art, a dealer in classic and contemporary art representing many of the world’s greatest talents and emerging artists. The great room, the centerpiece of the open space, offers magnificent views of the lush preserve. Shades of blue and gold, along with intricate Moorish design details, accentuate the Old Florida styling. A pair of Hickory Chairs upholstered with Cowtan & Tout fabric and light neutral sofas with pops of interesting colors pick up on the Moroccan design. Adding a high-end feel to the atmosphere are other touches, including a large Ming lamp with a custom shade, vintage stools, a wooden cocktail

table from Restoration Hardware, and an ornamental mirror framed in gold. Recessed shelving filled with whimsical decorative objects chosen by Carrie, a custom-designed fireplace and wood beams on the ceiling provide charming architectural details. The throw pillows are of particular significance. “The Kravet fabric on the pillows was one of the very first fabrics we pulled for this project,” Carrie explains. “The gorgeous blue with a rusty tangerine tone really caught my eye, especially because it picks up the colors in a typical Moroccan palette.” The fabric was used to develop the design scheme for the entire home. The kitchen highlights the designer’s ability to create a second home that serves as a getaway, with a global sensibility that felt right for both a Florida residence and a vacation destination. As Carrie explains, “Decorative tile is a huge part of Moroccan design, so we installed four- by four-inch hand-painted tiles that brought in a splash of blue.” A quartz countertop, bronze-colored pendant lighting by Wilson Lighting and made-to-order Hickory Chair counter stools finish off the space beautifully. Located just off the kitchen in the home’s open floor plan, the dining area is intentionally informal to create a casual and inviting atmosphere for family members and guests to linger. With the kitchen and living room in view, Carrie chose a design scheme using colors that played off each other in the different spaces. She wanted the dining furniture to Design + Decor

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The headboard is by Hickory Chair. Beacon Hill furnished the statement fabric. The gold-leafed lamp was made by Wildwood Lamps.

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feel collected, so each piece she chose had traditional features with a bit of character. The Century Furniture dining chairs, upholstered in a lush chalk blue fabric with two rows of nailhead trim, offer a touch of a Moroccan profile.

A custom-made bed with turned wood posters dominates the master bedroom. The area rug and drapery are by Kravet.

The breakfast nook, with a glass-top pedestal dining table by Theodore Alexander and chairs by Duralee Fine Furniture, provides a charming, quiet area to enjoy a cup of morning joe or an afternoon tea. The Currey & Company hanging lantern reflects a Moorish influence, with a traditional open shape designed to hold candles. Grass-woven shades add warmth and character to the space, while the Travers drapery with a deep blue geometric pattern picks up on the Moroccan theme and color of the wall tiles. A touch of whimsy defines the magnificent master bathroom. Carrie selected background materials to complement the rest of the home. Ceramic Matrix custom blue-and-gray glass tiles with a beautiful star pattern surround the tub, evoking the aura of a high-end hammam. Custom-framed mirrors, a porcelain tile floor with gentle gray tones and a vanity topped with Cambria quartz add to the feel. The guest bedroom on first floor also showcases the home’s artful blend of Old Florida style with exotic detailing. The Moorish-style custom wood panel beds by Redford House are capable of transporting guests to Marrakesh. The brilliant tangerine color of the geometric embroidered and solid velvet pillows, both covered in Travers fabric, is picked up in the draperies. The duvet covers from Macy’s help provide a “high and low” look.

This guest room features custom-made wood panel beds with a Moorish design, from Redford House.

The cocktail table and media console come from Theodore Alexander. The fabric on the draperies was made by Beacon Hill.

Carrie created the second-floor lounge as another space for family to gather. Referred to as “the loft,” it offers fabulous views of the preserve from a window dressed with jewel-colored Beacon Hill fabric. The Travers fabric on the custom-made sofa pillows also played a big role in the residence’s overall design scheme. “This was another concept fabric that was pulled initially,” Carrie says. “At first we had no idea what to do with it. It is a great statement fabric, adding a fantastic turquoise to the color scheme.” And finally, there is the fortuitous Old Biscayne bed in the master bedroom. Custom finished with turned wood posters, so evocative of the home’s Moorish sensibility, it is the centerpiece of the room. With drapery and a luxuriously soft area rug by Kravet and a Noir bench covered in Cowtan & Tout fabric, the room comes together as a cozy and stylish haven. With its Old Florida hospitality, Moroccan-acDesign + Decor

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To create a cozy gathering place for the family, the designer chose an indoor/ outdoor area rug by Surya and sofas and chairs by Summer Classics. Because the outdoor dining area was connected to the outdoor living area, Summer Classics chairs from the same collection were selected. The dining table is by Castelle.

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The outdoor kitchen appliances are by Ferguson. Wilson Lighting provided the light fixture.

cented flair and seamless architectural details, this residence with its gorgeous nature preserve views will be a place for the ownersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; family to gather for generations to come. Resources: Carrie Brigham Design Carrie Bringham 5117 Castello Drive, Suite 1 Naples, FL 34103 239.261.1720 carriebrigham.com Design + Decor

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BEAUTY IN HARMONY Traditional and modern designs come together to create an engaging home that basks in the balance Story by Ross Robinson Photography by Daniel Newcomb

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aura Parsons of Pure Design is no stranger to creating comfortable interiors. She is known for producing warm and inviting designs that are functional without sacrificing style and comfort—even with modern projects, which is not always easy. Her recent work for an expansive, newly built property in Naples, FL, showcases all her talents at their grandest. Laura’s client is a couple with the means to make things happen, so when it was time to build a new residence, they went all out. With an initial design from Don Stevenson of Lotus Architecture, the couple completed a full build and along the way reworked the home’s design multiple times. They collected chandeliers and expanded their art collection to create a home that engages and excels at entertaining. And they chose an ideal location for it: Situated in the lush and prestigious Port Royal area of Naples, the home sits on one of the premier lots along a deep canal, with views of leaping tarpon and dolphins.

The entrance and dining room spaces double as a gallery for dynamic artwork and lighting.

The massive 16,000-square-foot property contains five bedrooms and eight baths, and takes full advantage of the views and weather with large windows and easy indoor/outdoor access. The home’s underlying traditional theme breaks from the norm by using a range of classic design styles while incorporating modern treatments on the turret roof, exterior columns, lighting, railings and doors. The interior features wide hallways and high ceilings (some as high as 24 feet) and rooms with rounded walls. The home has ample room and light for an airy and inviting feel and Gatsby-like pulse, and with the same goal in mind: This home is made to be enjoyed.

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The living room features pearlized leather on the fireplace and Macassar ebony display cases with backlit agate. A pair of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lady chairsâ&#x20AC;? in soft chenille, by mid-century furniture designer Marc Zanuso, is located near the window.

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The bar features backlit geode slices behind the bar, a pewter countertop and specialty hardware made from chunks of natural smoky quartz. Wall treatment by Phillip Jeffries.

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The family room’s curved furniture and swivel designs make the space ideal for socializing and watching TV, while maintaining optimal flow indoors and outdoors.

Designs That Bring Harmony Because the owners modified the home’s design over an extended period of time, Laura found that even her own concepts needed updating. “As the home was being built, many of the details were still being refined, and therefore continued to evolve as we went along in the process,” she says. Laura and her team worked to create a more neutral base along the way. “I suggested it would be wise to edit and simplify the bones of the house, both inside and out.”

bath. Customer leather and hide were used for the upholstery and rugs. These finishes looked glamorous alongside the glow of brass and glass.”

She was also confronted with an interesting design challenge. “The scale was so big,” she says. “How do you bring it down to human scale?” One answer was to make it cozy. The clients love lush textiles and soft, yet durable chenilles, but such a large home also required strong pieces. “Anything small scaled would get lost,” Laura explains. The rooms needed broad strokes with unique furnishings and large seating arrangements that blended with the homeowners’ art and chandeliers. And then, of course, it all came down to personal preference. “It was apparent what they were responding to,” she says.

With modern and classic elements intertwined in large, spacious rooms, Laura ties them together through connecting elements while maintaining a comfortable and welcoming space. The furniture features dual wood tones and brass for added richness, softened with luxurious fabrics. Traditional pillars, moldings and wall paneling stand alongside soft upholstery and rugs and clean, polished floors. Stone and wood flooring balance luxury and relaxing comfort. Large walls and windows use thick, luxurious drapery to dress the rooms and make them welcoming while dampening sound. Within each room, colors and finishes play off each other and blend with the clean, modern styling to make rooms rich and engaging. Light tone-on-tones and soft blues play off the outdoor pool and fountain. Soft purple combines with the dark, rich wood and brass for a feel that is both masculine and feminine.

Another answer was to achieve balance, which was accomplished in many ways. “We brought in a lot of natural elements and interesting textures,” says Laura. “We used beautiful fabrics and wallcoverings throughout. We even used sound-absorbing drapery to reduce the echo from the marble flooring in the main areas. We created warmth and interest with custom hand-knotted wool and silk rugs; selected black walnut flooring for the kitchen, family room and bedrooms; and used sexy onyx backlit walls in the living room, wet bar and powder

A key element in the interior is the wood treatments—the work of Adi Selfollari and his team of woodworkers from Chicago-based Architectural Wood Expressions. “We all loved the wood Adi had; it was unbelievable,” says Laura. “The challenge was how to utilize all these different wood species.” The home boasts nearly $1 million in cabinets in a range of exotic woods, such as Macassar ebony, quilted maple, American black walnut, Mozambique and fumed eucalyptus, all in finishes from matte to high gloss. Design + Decor

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The finished rooms are inviting and appealing and function beautifully for parties large and small. This includes challenging room designs. For round spaces, Laura embraces the blend of curved and linear surfaces, even celebrating them. Each room has an intelligent flow between indoor and outdoor areas, while providing ample room to navigate, mingle and relax. Curved rugs, furniture and chandeliers follow the curves of the architecture and the exterior water features, while maintaining a modern aesthetic with traditional undertones. All pieces are designed to hit a middle ground while conveying the luxury befitting this caliber of home. It was a big job, but along the way, Laura’s client was her biggest supporter. “She cheered me on,” says Laura. “She’s used to dealing with so many people that she almost mentored me through the project. I really loved that. She would say, ‘We can do it!’ and ‘You can do it!’ I knew I could, but she really believed in me, and that fostered me on.” Gallery Entrance A clear display of the marriage of traditional and modern is in the entrance and dining space. This expansive area includes a curved staircase alongside traditional pillars, windows, trims and moldings brought softly into focus alongside a complementary wall color. The couple’s art and chandeliers bring a bold, modern touch that works to

balance the room’s traditional styling, while also creating a gallery space. A large-scaled modern sculpture and painting are in full view next to Italian chandeliers that double as beacons to the stairs and dining area. To connect the themes, Laura created a middle ground between modern and traditional. She used polished stone on the floor and designed the staircase in warm walnut wood with alternating round and straight steps, and a flowing handrail with classic, racetrack-oval balusters. A custom dining table and chairs are showcased in gleaming Macassar ebony veneer with a piano finish. The chairs are upholstered in a vapor blue leather and European burnout patterned velvet. A custom wool-and-silk rug plays off the graceful curves of the home and staircase. Formal Living Room The living room, situated against high, open windows, provides all the luxury of a formal setting and is designed to engage. Here, Laura’s creativity is in full display, while answering the client’s love for pushing outside the box. To create a fireplace treatment, Laura wrapped the hearth and overmantel in pearlized leather separated by Macassar ebony trim. Flanking both sides of the fireplace are translucent agate slabs that are backlit within Macassar ebony display cases. “It’s really dramatic at night—and very glamorous,” says Laura. Design + Decor

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To further tie the room to the home, she selected atmospheric blues and white and champagne tones that complement the pool and water view. The water theme continues overhead with a dripping crystal chandelier. The dark wood tone of the display cases visually connects with the Holly Hunt coffee table, featuring bold, brass legs. A pair of “Lady chairs” in soft chenille, by mid-century furniture designer Marc Zanuso, is located near the window. Room to Roam The family room, breakfast room and bar bring all the luxury and ease of access to the pool area for indoor and outdoor entertaining. For the seating area, Laura took full advantage of the rounded walls. In the center are swivel chairs and a curved sofa that make the room conversational and ideal for television watching, while creating optimal flow inside and out. Tone-on-tone fabrics and light wall tones let the beauty and vibrancy of the pool, views and landscaping shine through, accentuated with bold colors in the rug, pillows and objets d’art. A dynamic chandelier hangs above in a pocket ceiling. The shape of the walnut flooring matches the curves of the nearby walls, breakfast room and bar. In the breakfast room, Laura creates a cozy cocoon effect using drapery made of a Holland & Sherry wool called Whisper Weight, hung with radius rods and a ripplefold track. “Wool sheers drape so beautifully,” says Laura. In the bar area, the rounded wall displays a wall treatment by Phillip Jeffries featuring a digital abDesign + Decor

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Traditional and modern designs blend seamlessly in the master bedroom, which features a Tashmarine bed by Baker Furniture, bedside chests and bench by Joseph Jeup for Holly Hunt, a sofa by Michael Schmidt Custom Interiors, and a blue cowhide area rug from Designer Rugs in Naples.

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stract design composed of string cloth. The same gunmetal hue is picked up on velvet traversing drapes. Nearby, Moore & Giles leather is used on barstools with gleaming stiletto brass legs. This bar is all about the details. From the craftsmanship of the wood, to the backlit geode slices behind the bar, to the pewter countertop, to the hardware made from chunks of natural smoky quartz, the bar is an ideal backdrop for cocktails and good conversation. 100

Kitchen Space The homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expansive kitchen sits off the family room and breakfast area. It uses a light tone-on-tone palette and houses luxury conveniences with ample space for preparing meals and accommodating catering staff. An additional catererâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen is located in the back. Near the front is a wide kitchen island with comfortable seating.

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More Room for Comfort The home has four guest rooms, each designed with comfort in mind. Black walnut flooring is used for a warm feel, and all furniture is straightforward and luxe, yet comfortable. In some rooms, a softpatterned wallpaper adds richness and color while accentuating the home’s trim and ceiling. Adjoining bathrooms feature custom cabinetry in soft tones. “Each bathroom is completely unique with its wood

veneers,” says Laura. Adding to the relaxing feel, the guest rooms feed into a media room and second bar overlooking the water. True to the home’s theme, the master bedroom uses soft modern styling that stands out beautifully against the architecture. A Vladimir Kagan-inspired chaise sits within a bay window. Nearby is a king bed from Baker Furniture and bedside chests and dresser from Joseph Jeup. Design + Decor

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Modern outdoor furniture around the homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s infinity pool creates an engaging and inviting place to relax and socialize. Furniture by Duo Furniture and Lighting.

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Studies in Design The home offers his and hers lounge/workspaces. For her, the room features an open ceiling leading to a wraparound gallery housing the client’s growing art collection. At its center are custom built-ins made of fumed eucalyptus wood and vibrant butterfly art, chosen by Laura and purchased from Gardner Colby Galleries. Completing the look are brass accents on the desk and a vintage Sputnik chandelier from Europe. A pair of vintage Milo Baughman chairs are upholstered in a lush, sapphire-blue mohair. The husband enjoys a separate luxurious office, private lounge area and wine room housing, among other bottles, his own private wine label from Napa. “His wine is truly memorable and is offered by the Bleu Provence restaurant,” says Laura. Outdoor Comfort As the project progressed, the client’s love for modern grew, so the same theme was extended outdoors. Laura brought in Denis Meyniel from Duo Furniture and Lighting, who worked closely with the client to select pieces. The resulting furniture works with the curves of the infinity pool, deck and fountain, while adding organic shapes for an engaging and inviting outdoor experience. A nearby barbecue area picks up the natural look of the exterior wood and garden, and features a long live-edge table alongside a lounge area under comfortable shade. Throughout the outside of the home and pool area, Laura added to the design by selecting glass mosaic waterline tile for the pool in tones of vapor blue and oyster, and exterior wall cladding made of cream-colored coral stone. Within the home, Laura designed the interiors to connect the dots—and

they do. The rooms are elegant, yet functional and inviting. Colors and tones make each element shine to its fullest, while complementing surrounding designs to create an underlying story. Traditional and modern themes, instead of fighting, work together to establish an entirely different style altogether. And all the design elements and architecture work together to make the home inviting any time of the day or night. “The home offers a coolness during the day, which is a good thing because we have this amazing tropical weather here,” says Laura, “but at night there is a lovely, warm, calming glow throughout the home.” Was the job a success? “An interior is a success when it looks great in the morning, afternoon and night,” says Laura. “And how does it function with 150 people in a home like this? How does it function with a small crowd? The feedback I’ve received from the owner after having small gatherings and big gatherings is that it flows really well. She was pleased to see how her guests were able to move about the home with its numerous places to sit and converse.” It’s an engaging home that functions beautifully for a couple who love to socialize. Let the good times roll. Resources: Interior Designer Pure Design of Naples Laura Parsons 758 12th Avenue South Naples, FL 34102 239.775.4057 puredesignofnaples.com

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PROFILE

KWD LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Story by Alicia Raeburn

outheast Florida is no stranger to gorgeous landscape designs. Driving through the towns of West Palm Beach and Boca Raton is like driving through a meticulously managed tropical forest. Tall palms wave along sidewalks and towering flowers shoot above bushy shrubs in nearby garden beds. Some of this, at least in part, is due to the genius inner workings of the designers behind the scenes, like the team at KWD Landscape Architecture. The company, established by landscape architect Krent Wieland in 1984, has been serving the southeastern corner of Florida for over 30 years. What started out a few years prior as a one-man business operating out of the spare bedroom of Krent’s home has blossomed into an award-winning design company, servicing some of the area’s most prominent residences and community spaces. Since it opened, KWD has amassed an impressive portfolio overflowing with creative and unique designs. These days, the firm operates out of an office in Delray Beach with a team that includes Krent’s daughter, Amy Wieland, the acting COO, who is poised to take over the business in the coming years. Amy currently works as an apprentice under her father, taking in his artistry and talent, trying to absorb as much of his unique talent as she can. “The plan is that I will become licensed and carry on the family business,” says Amy. “We plan for my dad to be around for a long time; he’s an artist. He’s the master at solving space issues, looking at a plan and coaching and mentoring everybody through. If you get stuck in a certain space, he’s the master at coming up with solutions: you’re going to come in with a ramp and a platform. He’s really a super mentor.” KWD made a name for itself after taking on a project at the entrance of a prominent golf club community in West Boca. Now the firm’s work can be found in similar spaces throughout the area, including golf clubs, country

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clubs and residential communities. KWD also undertakes projects at high-end residential spaces, working with clients to determine how to tweak an area so it feels less like a yard or a pool and more like a one-of-a-kind art piece. Each project begins with a fresh perspective. For KWD, there is no repetition—it always starts from scratch with a completely original design. “Every time we are hired by a client, we look at what is existing,” says Amy. “We look at every project and consider, ‘What can we do here that is different and new and fresh, that isn’t like the last client?’ As my dad would say, ‘We write our own music; we aren’t a cover band.’ We’re always striving to do something different and new. We’re not cutting and pasting details from one client to the next in our drawings.” Part of why the company has been so successful at this approach is its team. Each designer brings his or her own specific style, giving KWD a broad range of approaches for every project it takes on. “What makes KWD different and interesting is that, because of our clientele, we’re able to be pretty creative,” says Amy. “It allows us the artistic creative platform to let our imaginations go. We’ve been able to design one-of-a-kind, amazing landscape designs for our clients. We’ve been able to design outdoor kitchens and pools in addition to the landscaping we do. We’re a super-creative, innovative and different team.” KWD Landscape Architecture Krent Wieland Amy Wieland 101 SE 2nd Avenue Delray Beach, FL 33444 561.243.1873 kwdesignteam.com

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