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Bristol Tower
An Unconventional Multicultural Mix in a Miami High-rise Story by Meryl Siegman Photography by Kris Tamburello
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Luxe Living in Lauderdale Perla Lichi Design Completes a Full Renovation at L’Hermitage, Bringing Light, Reflection and Comfort Story by Ross Robinson Photography by Craig Denis
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here’s nothing quite like the heat from my cup of coffee warming my hands as I watch the sun rise over Palm Beach. Winters in Southeast Florida offer a gentle sea breeze that gently caresses my face, allowing serenity to set in and peace to wash over me. This simple yet important gift brings me into focus, which is vitally important as we settle into the first quarter of 2020. As we embark upon this new decade and the second issue of our newly launched Design+Décor Southeast Florida, I’m sure you’ll find that our magazine is quickly becoming the rising star of this region. Our amazing journey has always taken us to great heights, and in this issue gives us a glimpse into the Murano at Portofino highrise, one of Miami’s tallest and most luxurious properties. Here, you’ll experience astonishing interior design featuring a blend of continents that successfully brings warmth to its modern, minimalist styling. Sometimes it’s difficult to find excitement in neutral or white palette-driven designs. Perla Lichi, designer at the L’Hermitage residence in Fort Lauderdale, however, not only accomplishes this but also takes design to the next level, successfully balancing pattern, texture and unique materials. There is a peace that flows through this project that is unmistakable. Kakar House of Design also uses the neutral white base and creates quite a buzz. Lately, I find myself drawn to the color red, and I’ve decided that the Bristol Tower project in Miami is the perfect justification for my new love for this shade. In fact, I’m sure that as you study this article and accompanying photos, you’ll also understand why the use of this bold color cannot be denied! This new addition to the Design+Décor family of publications will continue to bring you the best in architecture and design. I’m confident that after you’ve pored over this issue, you’ll be left wanting so much more—and we will indeed have so much in store for you! Cheers to Design+Décor’s newest addition: it’s on the way to the top and sure not to disappoint!
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THE GREAT OUTDOORS The duval Collection Our original duVal Collection is generously scaled seating designed with the ability to compose large sectional sofa ensembles, or stand separately as individual seats in the garden. Our duVal back design features our signature duVal panel of diagonal treillage set within a stepped architectural framework with bespoke Moorish, Mughal, Persian Star, and Quadrato Panels available. mckinnonharris.com
Campus Collection by Mauro Lipparini The Campus collection has been designed to furnish the living area with modular sofas, low tables and writing desks - but also the dining room - with sideboards, dining tables and chairs. The dining table with rounded corners has an elegant structure, with rigorous and elegant lines in metal and solid wood. nattuzi.com
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Ambition Vases Exquisitely fashioned three-dimensional blooms adorn the whimsical ceramic Ambition vases, available in three sizes. janusetcie.com
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Acrylic Stemware Inspired by fine crystal - these acrylic glasses are perfect for your boat or poolside entertaining! republicofdecor.com
Noodle Armchair Colorful and whimsical, the Noodle Armchair is crafted from handwoven rattan over a powder coated steel frame. janusetcie.com
Royal Botania Organix Lounge Modular Seating Except for maybe the horizon, there are no straight lines in nature. Most organic shapes are either curved or round; our all new Organix Lounge collection has been inspired by nature itself. duodesignsandshowroom.com
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Stacking Decanter A conversation piece for your bar, this decanter allows you to store multiple spirits while saving space and looking interesting. republicofdecor.com
Eve Graffiti Unmistakably vibrant, the Graffiti Eve is an alluringly unique statement piece. Each apple is one-of-a-kind—the distinctive sculpture is molded by hand and individually hand painted by a Portuguese street artist to include the iconic JANUS et Cie topiary tree. janusetcie.com
Skyline by Marcel Wanders A carefully selected blend of exquisite materials and geometric lines characterizes the Skyline coffee table, available in two versions – one with a base in metal with polished chrome finish and top in Calacatta Oro marble, and the other with a black chrome base and black granite top. The arch design on the front created by the metal base is a reference to the arches in the old cities of Puglia. natuzzi.com
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Lotus Modern Garden Day Bed Lotus modern garden day bed is a luxury outdoor daybed designed by Kris Van Puyvelde for Royal Botania garden furniture company, Belgium. With its bold contemporary design and sumptuous all-weather furniture materials, Lotus invites you and your loved one to relax in decadent comfort and style. You can optionally fit a high quality parasol to provide cooling shade over Lotus modern garden day bed. duodesignsandshowroom.com
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eople always flock to the kitchen, whether for a festive family party or a lavish soiree with the neighbors. And, with the latest and hottest in design, the kitchen has become an even more appealing place to gather. Architects and interior designers are uniquely positioned to observe and report on prevailing trends in kitchen design. Join us as several of Southeast Florida’s expert designers guide us through the labyrinth of aesthetic choices and features that are garnering lots of attention and excitement. A Horse of a Different Color Popular color palettes are as ever-changing as the coastal breeze. For the year 2020, the hues painted in new kitchens are chancing a walk into darker realms. Indeed, the days of the all-white surfaces are fading, giving way to some brooding, dark and stormy newcomers. Diane Parisian, ASID, president of Diane Parisian Design in Palm Beach Gardens, sees the pendulum swinging to the robust end of the color spectrum. Fashionable cabinets this year are saturated in vibrant greens, teals, charcoals and chocolates. Satin finish uppers and lowers are in heavy use, she notes, featuring Sherwin-Williams colors like Moscow Midnight, Bitter Chocolate and Perle Noir.
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Linda Ruderman, owner of Linda Ruderman Interiors, views the color selections as a tool to bring the sum of the parts into a congruous whole. “Coordination between the colors of woods, materials and fabrics of the surrounding furniture allows the entire composition to be harmonious,” she says. “I’m using gray-toned wood flooring and lacquer for cabinets in any number of shades, depending on the décor. We can also integrate some beautiful medium-toned woods into the cabinet materials.” Linda favors a shade or two lighter for the cabinet color as compared to the slightly darker flooring. What’s Old is New Again In the cyclical nature of design trends, styles eventually come back into vogue. Architect David LaPierre of Cardello Architects has witnessed the resurgence of butcher-block countertops in several recent projects. “Wood tops have been requested at wet bars and as accent pieces,” says David. “The softer aesthetic works well in some houses in coordination with the flooring and overhead timbers. Unlacquered and unpolished brass has also been making regular appearances in the finish palette; polished brass is working on a comeback, too.” It’s these little touches that can help a design to really pop.
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More inspiration flows into new kitchens via Diane Parisian’s skillful design work. “Woven raffia and other organic materials appear on the bar chairs and window shading of a recent project,” she says. “Honey-toned natural-wood Shaker cabinets, organic stone countertops and backsplashes also hint at design elements from the past.” Bucking the open concept seen in so many interiors, some kitchen compartmentalization is occurring when client preferences dictate. It is often said that when being designed, a house should fit one’s lifestyle more like a mitten than a glove, in consideration of resale value. The designer and homeowner must maintain a hawk’s-eye view when laying out essential spaces such as the kitchen, so future owners will find joy and ease upon moving into the residence. The highly-favored mid-century modern aesthetic is featured in present culinary spaces, with the reemergence of warm wood tones such as walnut, according to Vice President and Interior Designer Julie Harris of Coral Springs-based P & H Interiors. “Also becoming more prevalent is the use of open shelves to display storage, rather than hiding it behind cabinet doors,” Julie notes. Those who salivate over mid-century features are sure to enjoy the incorporation of this style into new construction.
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Sleekness Rules: Metal and Glass Cabinet Doors Ultraprogressive door fronts in upper and lower cabinets are another dominating trend. When designers mix and match glazing and finelycrafted metal boxes, the lustrous simplicity wins the day. “We’re seeing metal paired with glass in upper cabinets—usually a bronze, nickel or
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brushed brass with the glass tinted in either a smoke-gray or a bronze,” says Linda. Her clients enjoy the depth and sense of openness that glass-fronted cabinet doors foster within a space. Nearly universal use of LEDs inside and under the upper cabinets bolster the elements’ transparency. David of Cardello Architects clues us into the finer points of his office’s cabinet specifications. “In a recent modern and chic working kitchen, we used metal appliances, a metal backsplash with a unique use of mirrors, and windows flanking a commercial vent hood,” he recalls. “The use of custom treated glass mirrors with a random patina was selected: the chef/homeowner wanted something that wouldn’t call attention to the aftermath of his cooking.” An adjacent clean and calm plaster finish provides a balanced complement to the irregular pattern of the patina. Julie incorporates a strategy of allowing similar metals to show up in finishes across the whole kitchen. “A custom hood from Rangecraft showcases a combination of stainless steel and brass, marrying the finishes of the appliances with decorative 22
hardware details,” she says. “Use of brass-toned accents is a great way to introduce metals into a kitchen. The drawer knobs and pulls from the Moderne line by Alno, Inc., in its satin brass finish, work in combination with Hudson Valley ’s Alpine Collection pendants, which hang overhead in a mix of crystal cube and aged brass.” Linda has a cache of delightful pulls from Waterworks that she relies on for more transitional projects. She agrees with Julie on the method of matching metal accents throughout the kitchen. “We coordinate the hardware on the cabinets with the finishes on the surrounding lighting trims and plumbing fixtures,” says Linda. “In more modern projects, we tend not to use any hardware. I prefer a clean, sleek look, designing the cabinets to have a finger pull.” This pull is often a concealed divot on the top or bottom of the cabinet or drawer front. “The hardware disappears,” she points out. All About Appliances Doing the heavy lifting during meal preparation, appliances are designed to be either attention-seeking eye candy or hidden in plain sight. The most important aspect of these kitchen workhorses is their functionality. Carnivorous clients have been
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demanding salamander grills for both indoor and outdoor applications, according to David. “I had never actually seen one until a couple of years ago when a client requested one in his outdoor kitchen,” he says. “We’re doing them inside now, too!” David is impressed with the quality of the appliance and its ability to consistently produce delicious offerings. As head of the interior architecture department at P & H Interiors, Julie shares her observations about appliances. “Modern kitchens are all about the seamless integration and disguise of appliances,” she notes. “Sub-Zero’s ‘over-and-under’ panelready refrigeration really takes on the look of cabinetry when used side-by-side with its configuration of refrigerator doors above and freezer drawers below. We love to see Wolf ’s contemporary five-burner gas cooktop, because it sits flush with the countertop and the knobs integrate beautifully in the front panel of the cabinetry. Wolf also has a contemporary ‘M’ series, including built-in double ovens, coffee maker, microwave and warming drawer that also sit flush and are available in a sleek black glass finish and handleless design. Even the hood over the 24
range is concealed within the beautiful walnut cabinetry, with only a minimal amount of stainless steel visible.” Statement Taps: Loud, Proud and Bubbly Julie also knows how to select a well-matched faucet that will seamlessly integrate form and function. “Lately, we have used sink faucets and pot fillers from Delta’s Trinsic collection in its champagne bronze finish,” she says. Champagne bronze hues are popping up everywhere in the middle- and high-end markets, with plumbing fixtures, appliance fronts and cabinet finishes all taking on the golden shimmer of 2020’s “It” color. Time will tell whether this popular shade has real staying power or is just a flash in the pan. Countertops are slimming down this year, with porcelain and quartzite slabs working beautifully in modern kitchens. Linda lays out the variables for a successful equation. “The sleekness of the finger-pull cabinets lends itself to pairing well with the thinner countertops,” she says. “We still love doing waterfall returns on the islands, especially with the open floor
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plans. It’s a nice way to finish a base cabinet countertop when you can see it from spaces other than the kitchen.” Porcelain slabs have made advances in technology, so they are stronger with a thin profile, never more than an inchand-a-half deep. Linda appreciates the excellent performance of porcelain and quartzite, both of which resist etching, are impervious to heat and are generally low-maintenance. “The open floor-plan trend is more of a casual-type lifestyle,” says Linda. “There doesn’t seem to be a designated dining room, kitchen or discrete space the way there used to be.” It can be a challenge to keep abreast of ever-morphing kitchen design trends. Luckily, our intrepid pros have provided an inside look at the best materials and methods available in 2020. Open concept living areas that exhibit modern simplicity in form and finish embody the spirit of this moment in time—but keep your eyes open to be aware of the newest and hottest styles in the pipeline. Resource: Cardello Architects Robert Cardello David La Pierre 60 Post Road East Westport, CT 06880 203.853.2524 cardelloarchitects.com Diane Parisian Design Diane Parisian 2347 Windsor Road Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 561.676.6743 dianeparisiandesign.com Linda Ruderman Interiors Linda Ruderman 74 Greenwich Avenue Greenwich, CT. 06830 203.552.9700 lindaruderman.com P&H Interiors Julie Harris 475 Ramblewood Drive # 200 Coral Springs, FL 33071 954.341.7335 pnhinteriors.com
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+D: How did you become an architectural and interior design photographer? Barry: I have been passionate about storytelling since I first picked up a camera, starting mycareer photographing for film and television. I have always loved the process of creating images of interior design and architecture. I find the subject matter inspiring, and collaborating with other creative professionals keeps me inspired after 30 years in the industry. D+D: Please describe the way you work. Barry: I always begin my shoots by walking through the space, listening to my clients and gaining a full understanding of what is most important to them. I do a lot of listening! This also allows us to share ideas, and gives my designers the opportunity to talk about their work and what they would like the photographs to illuminate. D+D: How would you describe your style? Barry: I would say that my style embraces refinement. I believe it is my role to put my client’s work on a pedestal, using composition and light to not only tell the story of the interior, but to do so with drama and a sense of theatricality. D+D: Are there any differences Design + Decor
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space can double as counter space.” Donna of The Defined Home, LLC, gives us a wider view when considering finish colors for kitchen appliances. “White glass on appliance and cabinet doors will also gain some footing as consumers look for a brighter option to replace the darker black and stainless finishes that have been so popular in appliances,” Donna observes. “Stainless steel, however, will continue to be a best seller because of its timeless beauty and ability to blend with anything. It infers a sense of being an accomplished chef, even for the novice cook.” From the cutting edge of kitchen tech, Jenny of K2 Design drops some inside information about what’s ahead: “Hang on to your chef ’s hat,” she says. “The future is coming with induction cooktops that can be rolled up and put away. Yep, that’s right—you can simply roll it up like a large placemat and place it in a drawer. It’s all about ferromagnetics. Remember, you heard it here first!” Credit is duly noted to K2 Design Group for that bit of gold. Eye-catching Statement Taps One place to make a big splash in a kitchen design is with a statement tap. Choosing the color and style is a big decision. Carrie Brigham, principal of Carrie Brigham Design, lays out her methodology. “There’s always a bigger picture when you’re making individual selections and you want the kitchen faucet to be a wow factor,” Carrie says. “If it’s centered Barry on a Grossman window or at the midpoint of an island, and that’s the focal point of the kitchen, you can achieve a wow factor with an antique brass or an unlacquered brass finish tap or faucet. Another way is to play with the scale: you can go really large with a tall gooseneck or go with a bridge-style faucet, which is kind of leaning to a more traditional style. Waterworks has some beautiful options that are a traditional faucet styled in a contemporary way.” The staff at K2 Design Group spends a lot of time pondering the best faucets. Asks Jenny: “How does one make the single most used element in the kitchen—the faucet—stand out? Darned good design, that’s how. I’m a huge fan of Waterstone Faucets, a U.S.-based manufacturer that’s been around since 1999. Its Wheel Pulldown Faucet is a real showstopper and a joy to use.” “Another favorite, and way more modern in its slim and sexy debetween what architects, interior designers and magasign, is the Contemporary Gantry Pulldown faucet,” Jenny conzines want from a shoot? tinues. “For serious home cooks with the large pots and pans to Barry: From my experience, my designer and architect prove it, this faucet, with its articulating spout, makes cleanup clientele each have specific ideas about what showcases so much easier. On trend, of course, are the motion sensor or their work best. When photographing assignments, I also tap-to-operate faucets. They are great for ease of operation and need to be aware of the format of designer publications— cleanliness.” what will work best for cover shots as well as for editorial spreads. Storytelling is always at the core of my work. My Cabinet Refinement in Metal and Glass images need to convey the narrative of each client and do Mixing and matching metal and glass in uppers and base cabiso with a visual language that is best for the medium in nets is super hot right now. These jaw-dropping banks of cabiwhich the photos appear. While many design clients love nets are composed of anodized aluminum frames and glass intimacy with their photography, many also ask for bigshelves and doors, customizable with marble, ceramic, lacquer, ger, more “architectural” images. I do my best to tell the glazing or exotic wood. “This trend has been on the rise for a complete story of each home I shoot. while now,” says Audrey Healey of EBL Interiors + Construc-
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D+D: Do you believe there are any artistic limitations when you’re shooting a home? Barry: My goal is always to deliver images that are compelling and dramatic and that convey the highest degree of technical and artistic standards. I always go into each shoot with that in mind, and my clients trust me enough to allow me the creative freedom to do my best for them.
goals remain, I now seek is to create work that endures. It is so important to me that the photographs I create today are the absolute best I can deliver and, moreover, will stand the test of time. I believe this adds value to the work and, at the same time, that my clients will have portfolios they can be proud of for many years to come. Resource:
D+D: What advice can you give your clients about preparing for a shoot? Barry: Preparedness is always key. I always ask my designers to stage the homes the way they feel best represents their aesthetic vision of the space. I want each shoot to best represent my client’s style and taste.
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D+D: What is your objective as a photographer? Barry: My feelings about my own work have changed slightly over the years. Initially, as a young photographer, I wanted my work to be beautiful and memorable and have dramatic impact. I wanted my work to have a very powerful signature that represents my client with precision, beauty and dramatic style. Today, as a more seasoned professional, while those intrinsic Design + Decor
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D+D: What materials dominate these projects? Lacquer panels, wood textures, bronze glass, leather, linen and colorful art created a very easy-on-the-eye palette. D+D: What are the first steps you take when approaching a project? The first thing I do as a designer is to get to know the client as much as I can, to be able to deliver a project they will be 100% satisfied with. Second, I get to know the space and study the best possibilities, taking location, room sizes, natural lighting and any existing elements into consideration.
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D+D: Please describe your design style. My style is a minimalistic chic. Less is more in every occasion; however, the less should always be done with very interesting elements, striking artwork and lighting. I love different lighting—it’s like wearing a simple dress and accessorizing with beautiful jewelry, meaning that interesting lighting can bring any dull room to life. D+D: What is your dream commission? Doing a whole hotel, since two years ago I did a cruise ship vessel. D+D: Do you draw inspiration from the fashion world? For sure. Design and fashion are very connected. I’m doing a small cruise ship in Mexico, and most of the fabric we are using for the bedding and upholstery comes from Pineda Covalin, the most famous Mexican fashion house. D+D: What does 2020 and beyond have in store for your firm? We are looking to diversify our business more. We just finished a house in Mexico in 2019, and we’re planning to build and design more houses abroad, in addition to the small cruise vessel we are currently finishing. Resource: CG1 Design Carmen Alcaraz Gomes 2601 S Bayshore Drive Unit 1110 Miami, FL 33133 786.226.6793 cg1design.com Design + Decor
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The foyer contains an eclectic mix of a Turkish antique carpet, ottomans crafted from Moroccan rugs, a 1970s vintage brass-and-chrome console and modern artwork.
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BRISTOL TOWER An Unconventional Multicultural Mix in a Miami High-rise Kakar House of Design starts with a blank slate and transforms a stark, modern condo into an eclectic retro modern haven. Story by Meryl Siegman | Photography by Kris Tamburello
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The living room features a refurbished 1940s sofa and customized modern wing chairs in matching white Belgian linen with black piping. A limited series of computer-produced images by the Dutch artist Jeroen Nelemans lines the wall.
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o cross the threshold of this spectacular apartment is to leave behind any preconceptions about modernism and enter into a wonderfully eclectic and imaginative world of multicultural influences. This two-bedroom unit is located in Miami’s iconic Bristol Tower, a 40-story, luxury resort-style condominium designed by Luis Revuelta, on the southern section of Brickell Avenue overlooking Biscayne Bay. The apartment’s lower-floor location allows for delightful treetop views of the palm trees lining the street below, in full display from the unit’s floor-to-ceiling windows and full-length balcony, creating the sensation that the west-facing, sun-filled residence is sitting in the middle of a tropical rainforest. When he purchased the apartment, the owner, a multilingual world traveler and art lover, hired Anil Kakar of B11 Studio for the interior design. The client wanted something worldly and unique, rich-looking and layered with patterns and textures. “He was looking for something different, not cookie cutter,” Anil explains. Because his client loved red, it became the dominant color in the design scheme. Anil was given carte blanche to take whatever direction he chose, using the empty dwelling as his canvas. “We left the kitchen as is because it had recently been redone,” Anil continues. “All the walls in the apartment were whitewashed, which was perfect for letting his extensive art collection, which I helped curate, really pop.” The dark wood floors, finished with high-sheen polyurethane, were also left intact. Anil is an Indian-born entreDesign + Decor
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The focal point of the dining room is a vintage Saarinen dining table on a chrome base surrounded by mid-century modern chairs restored by Kakar House of Design.
preneur who grew up in Michigan and later moved to Florida, where he received his MBA at the University of Miami and became a wealth advisor for large banks. Ultimately, he followed his true calling as a designer. In addition to running his own interior design firm, B11 Studio, which specializes in high-end residential interiors, he is also the proprietor of Kakar House of Design in Miami’s Antiques and Design Plaza, a showroom that sells luxuriously restored vintage and antique furniture. It is also filled with rugs, pillows, lighting, art, sculpture and accessories from around the world. Anil personally sources each item in the store, regularly travelling globally on shopping trips as well as attending auctions and estate states. He is also an esteemed furniture designer, with his own workshop that fabricates his one-of-a-kind contemporary creations for his clients. “I love repurposing vintage and antique pieces,” he says. “The quality is so excellent; it holds up throughout the years. Repurposing them into new, useful objects gives them a new lease on life and creates an aesthetic that otherwise can’t be reproduced.” His creativity is on display in the Bristol Tower apartment, where most of the pieces were purchased directly from Anil’s showroom or fabricated in his workshop specifically for the project. The elegant apartment features a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows running the length of the space and opening onto a gracious balcony. The
layout is simple, with the living, dining and master bedroom off to the left of the entryway, and the second bedroom, used as a den, off to the right. Because the 1970s building features a round construction, the windows have a slight curve, lending a modernist feel to the apartment. With its stark white walls, dark wood floors and abundance of glass, the space provides the perfect canvas for its eclectic, colorful and explosive interior. Anil masterfully combined the standard materials of mid-century modern—chrome, glass, bronze, Lucite—with soft and tactile elements such as wool, silk, cotton and fur. Retro and modern furniture and accessories are cleverly paired with antiques and vintage pieces. The apartment abounds with color, texture and warmth, accompanied by a splash of playfulness. A visitor need not go beyond the entrance foyer to be thoroughly taken in by the brilliant and magical multicultural mix of vintage and modern, traditional and contemporary, staid and eye-popping. First to draw attention is a modern console made from a 1970s vintage brass and chrome base with a glass top. On top, various objects from around the world are on display—an eclectic collection including a Buddha head, an Asian box, a modern sculpture of a face and torso, and various religious items. One is then drawn to an unusual custom-made chair featuring a long-hair Design + Decor
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Mongolian lamb seat with an oversized curved wooden back. A fanciful group of masks, including an antique cloth fencing mask, adorns one of the walls. The thick-piled rug is handmade Turkish antique, and the pair of ottomans was crafted from vintage Moroccan rugs in Anil’s workshop. The living room is a masterful mÊlange of art, furniture and accessories that traverses a wide range of cultures and styles. Red and white predominate, carefully chosen so as not to detract from the artwork tastefully hung on the stark white wall behind the sofa. The four shadowboxes contain a limited-edition series by the modern Dutch artist Jeroen Nelemans, made from computer-produced pixilated images based on the work of Joseph Albert. The sofa is from the 1940s, newly reupholstered in white Belgian linen and accessorized with assorted red silk ikat pillows. Framing the sofa are a pair of modern wing chairs in matching white linen with black contrasting piping. An iron-legged bench made from reclaimed wood imported from the Dominican Republic provides a soft, natural touch. A graceful vintage brass bird sculpture sits atop a quintessential 1960s coffee table constructed from chrome and brass. The mid-century modern side tables are made from tessellated stone, a material that was commonly used in that era. A colorful Turkish kilim pulls the room together perfectly. Design + Decor
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The bed in the master bedroom has a red linen headboard made by Kakar House of Design and is accented by traditional needlework suzani pillows from Uzbekistan.
The dining room has an elegant, uncluttered simplicity. At its center is a vintage Saarinen dining table featuring a round glass top set on a base of lacquered black marble, and surrounded by four striking mid-century modern chairs that were completely restored and redone in Anil’s studio. The stunning rectangular chrome bench against the wall was originally a coffee table, above which is mounted a mirror from the 1960s. The work of internationally renowned artists is on display as one enters the master bedroom. A portrait by the Irish artist Joe Mulligan is hung just outside the door, complemented by a staid 1950s Lucite bench below. Another Joe Mulligan and a black-and-white portrait by the Italian painter Dario Moschetta are displayed inside. The bedroom is awash in red, black and white, with a handmade, naturally-dyed rug from India offering more neutral colors in a diamond pattern. The linen headboard, custom-made in Anil’s workshop, provides a bright splash of lipstick red. The bed is accessorized by matching handmade suzani embroidered pillows that were made in Uzbekistan and finished by hand in Turkey.
fabric from a men’s pinstripe suit, a charming and whimsical touch. The two lamps pair a mid-century modern ceramic base with a customized modern shade. A vintage wooden desk is positioned to face the Floridian landscape. “The legs on this desk are ballerina,” explains Anil. “They are meant to look like ballerinas en pointe.” The base of the vintage Asian lamp was originally a vase, now given new life as a lighting fixture, with a custom black foil shade. The desk chair with nailhead trim is Italian, made with black denim jean fabric, picking up on the clever theme of the den’s sofa fabric. “What I loved about this project was the freedom I had to create something totally different and authentic for this client, using one-of-a-kind items,” says Anil. “And what he loved was that his apartment was transformed from an empty space into a vibrant home with a unique but livedin look. The best moment was when he walked in the door for the big reveal.”
Resources: The two bedside nightstands are French from the 1950s, newly lacquered in white. Two handmade Moroccan poufs finished in black leather with white stitching are placed by the windows. Off to the side are a vintage chaise lounge and white lacquer chest on a metal base. The mid-century modern lamp sitting on top features a wonderfully restored gold-foiled shade that reflects the western light. The second bedroom was transformed into a study/den for the owner to both work and relax. The 1950s sofa is upholstered in repurposed
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LUXE LIVING IN LAUDERDALE Perla Lichi Design Completes a Full Renovation at L’Hermitage, Bringing Light, Reflection and Comfort
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hen it comes to beautiful scenery, Florida’s beaches are hard to beat—and Fort Lauderdale has some of the best. Soft sand and turquoise ocean extend for miles in an area that each year brings 3,000 hours of sunshine and an average temperature of 75 degrees. Combine this with the city’s numerous restaurants, shops, museums and art galleries, and you have a vacation destination that attracts tourists from around the globe. Owning a property that provides a luxury experience while offering all the benefits of the city makes life just about complete. When the opportunity arose, the owner of this Fort Lauderdale condominium sought out Perla Lichi Design, who worked with the client to maximize the beauty of the home, inside and out.
Florida is a place Perla Lichi knows well. Besides operating her design studio out of Coral Springs, she also has a showroom in East Fort Lauderdale (with another in Ontario). And luxury design is what she does best; she and her team specialize in residential interiors locally and internationally, adopting a natural approach to design to create highly personal interiors. “We understand that design is more than aesthetic,” says Perla. “It is a multifaceted, organic process that influences every element of every interior, and intimately affects the lives of those who will be living within.” When her client purchased this property at L’Hermitage, Perla and her design team took on a collaborative approach to the project, working closely with the client on every detail. “The client was very involved in every aspect of the project,” says Perla. “All the layouts, finishes and fixture selections were made to achieve the modern and comfortable look the client was looking for.” The result of their collaboration is a full remodel that provides luxDesign + Decor
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The living room features soft and inviting tones balanced with bold colors from art, lighting and accessories.
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In the center living room hangs a wide, round LED crystal chandelier and perimeter multicolor LED lights that pick up the color and energy of the surrounding artwork and accessories.
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ury and modern comfort while capturing the beauty of the area’s scenery and art. The Plan L’Hermitage is a large two-tower beachfront property and luxury five-star condominium resort in Central Galt Ocean Mile, between the ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. It boasts attractive views of the ocean, three luxury pools and resort amenities—all just steps from the beach. The client’s home is a 3,000-square-foot corner unit featuring three bedrooms and three full bathrooms. It sits near the pool deck with multiple terraces and views of the ocean and surrounding landscape. To maximize the space’s light and views and make the unit more comfortable and functional, Perla’s design team created an open floor plan with added amenities and the latest technology. They also provided a modern environment that accentuates the bold beauty of the area’s surrounding nature and art. Luxury Starts at the Beginning When exiting the elevator, visitors step into a foyer that works as an engaging hint of what’s to come. Rich tone-on-tone floor tile, a leather woven bench, and textured champagne-and-silver handcrafted wallpaper create a refined modern backdrop for vibrant custom artwork. This also marks the beginning of the Carrera marble-patterned flooring that extends from room to room, creating an elegant beauty and shine throughout the home. The wide front door was custom made in an Italian modern style with a high-gloss white finish and frosted glass accents. Like the floor, the door design is repeated throughout the residence as a universal theme. To gain access to the unit, the door houses special fingerprint technology, one of many smart tech features added to the apartment. Inside, a nearby Nest thermostat system brings advanced temperature control with app capability. Design + Decor
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Perla and her team reworked the entry hall to add a spacious laundry room, storage closet and shower to a neighboring powder room. What’s left is a wellproportioned hallway with light tones and expansive floors that maintain an open and inviting feel. The hall features custom artwork in a classic theme that works in contrast to the modern interior, bringing added richness and enhanced engagement. On the opposite wall is a mosaic pattern composed of marble and antique mirror, again blending old and new. Here is also where we get our first glimpse of the home’s use of LED chandeliers, each creating a golden shine happily picked up by reflective surfaces throughout the residence. A Spacious Home Gallery The entry leads to a spacious open floor plan of white walls and glass windows and doors. At the center of it all is the living room—a luxurious space where the homeowner and guests can comfortably lounge, socialize and admire the vibrant colors of surrounding nature and art. Immediately noticeable in the room is the collection of custom artwork. The modern themes and bright colors stand out against the white walls to create a gallery setting complemented by spots of color from nearby objets d’art. A pair of three-dimensional art pieces made of angled mirrors adds to the reflective nature of the space. This reflection theme is brought home in one area in particular: the ceiling. Directly above sits a reflective stretched surface that makes the entire space feel larger, mirroring the shine of the floors while adding light and playful elegance to the home. In the center hangs a wide, round LED crystal chandelier and perimeter multicolor LED lights that pick up the color and energy of the surrounding artwork and accessories. The room offers a luxurious ambience that lets the artwork, accessories and outdoor nature shine. The low-profile furniture and open flow create a feeling of spaciousness and allow unobstructed views of the outdoors. The white leather sectional sofa, tufted swivel chairs and nearby bench make the most of the space, providing ample ways to communicate while maintaining easy flow and close access to the television. Here, a walnut and white-lacquer media wall houses an 85-inch television decorated on both sides with custom-designed 3D architectural panels. The designers team chose materials that add softness and richness. The chairs and bench are tufted in complementary charcoal gray velvets, and all the furniture sits on a gray wool-and-silk oversized rug. Surrounding tables extend the reflective steel-andglass theme while making the room feel large, spaDesign + Decor
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cious and clean. Throughout the space, glass windows and doors bring warm light. To filter light and add privacy, Perla’s team installed white sheer drapery and fabric blinds on custom motorized tracks behind white gloss drapery pockets.
same look and feel as the living room for a seamless transition. The expandable table features a glass top, an industrial stainless-steel base paired with tufted side chairs, and clean-lined armchairs in a mix of woven and velvet textures. Directly overhead hangs a chrome chandelier with crystal rods extending through the frame.
Open Dining The team reworked the nearby dining room and kitchen by removing the wall between the two rooms, opening up the flow and making the entire space brighter and larger. The design of the dining room incorporates the
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used throughout. With the wall near the dining room removed, Perla redesigned the area to include a kitchen island with crystal pendants. How Suite It Is! No luxury remodel is complete without a redo of the master suite. Both the bedroom and bathroom adopt a blend of white, silver and champagne tones accentuated with crystal lighting for soft comfort and a refined look that brings out the vivid colors of the exterior landscape. Throughout the room, Perla used tex-
tured wallpaper with glass beads to complement the rich flooring and white gloss finishes. The leather bed features chrome accents on the headboard and base, and embroidery bedding with champagne faux fur accent pillows. On each side of the bed is an oversized nightstand with silver leaf accents. Crystal hanging pendants match the warm light of the ceiling chandelier while creating ample storage space on the nightstands. The room glitters in crystal, chrome and polished flooring, and a white shag rug adds softness. Not to be outdone, the master bath extends the home’s luxury theme. The Design + Decor
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room uses the champagne and white-wood motif, complemented by stainless-steel decorative hardware and faucets. The countertop is composed of Calacatta marble, and the shower features mother-ofpearl mosaic tiles. Additions include a freestanding soaking tub, a double vanity and a separate toilet room with a third vanity. The design team reshaped and minimized soffits, and installed LED lighting and a semi-flush pendant in silver silk organza with crystal accents. A frameless shower makes the room feel open and features three showerheads: one handheld, one wall-mounted and one overhead rain shower. Each head operates independently or in unison via a remote app and nearby keypad, for accurate water temperature and pressure control. Rooms to Spare The remaining two bedrooms have their own unique take on the home’s themes, combining warm tones and geometric designs on the wallpaper, furniture and bedding in a mix of whites, grays and soft sand/champagne colors. The guest bedroom/den sits off of the main living room and makes ample use of the property’s views. Inside, the multifunctional room features a tufted queen-size daybed/trundle upholstered in soft gray fabric and nail trim accents. On top sits a pin-tucked comforter with plush decorative pillows. Surrounding the bed are a white gloss dresser, matching leather chair, glass side table and coffee table. A retro chandelier in the center of the room features frosted clear glass globes. The collaboration of Perla Richi’s team with the client resulted in a richly elegant home that offers comfort and functionality while complementing the vivid beauty of the views and the art. It’s a balance that captures all the magnificence that Florida has to offer, both inside and out.
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The master suite features a blend of white, champagne and silver tones to create a calm oasis.
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MAJORLY MINIMAL With help from the premier Italian brands Italkraft and Minotti, a Miami Beach remodel becomes a modern showplace. Story by Drew Limsky | Photography by Antonio Chagin
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homeowner on a high floor of the Murano at Portofino in South Beach arranged a marriage—not a romantic marriage, but a real estate marriage between the man who ended up buying his apartment and a Brazilian interior designer. The marriage became more provocative with the addition of the Fort Lauderdale construction firm enlisted to do the remodeling job. “The client is from Brazil, and he owns furniture stores,” explains Adriana Hernandez, the construction manager of the HCD Group Corp. “He’s retirement age, so he decided to relocate to Miami. The original owner of this unit sold it to my client, and recommended us for the remodel. This is how we ended up working with interior designer Mauricio Queiroz.” Murano at Portofino is one of Miami Beach’s most luxurious residential towers, and one of its tallest. Its floor plans can lend themselves to a myriad of enviable design schemes, but what this team achieved—a vibrant blend of the sensibilities of North America, South America and Europe—is singular in its warm-toned modernism. With Mauricio based in São Paulo, Brazil, HCD was especially hands-on as the three-bedroom unit was transformed into a two-bedroom, two-anda-half-bath, with larger suites and an airy modern look that is wrapped from top to bottom in the richest materials, expertly installed. First things first: “There’s a lot of wood,” says Adriana. “Wood is very important to Brazil, so there’s a lot of carpentry. There’s a lot of wood paneling. The doors have a very specific wood grain requested by the client.” The front door was fashioned from a wood veneer that was brushed and then painted white.
HCD Group Corp joined forces with Brazilian interior designer Mauricio Queiroz to remodel this residence at Murano at Portofino, located in Miami Beach’s exclusive South of Fifth (SoFi) neighborhood.
Golden glow Elsewhere, however, the natural grains are much in evidence. Perhaps the apartment’s most eye-catching architectural feature is the series of vertical wood louvers that divide the foyer from the living area. But the whole home is wrapped in a wood look that takes on Design + Decor
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Sleek Minotti coffee tables offset the apartment’s liberal use of wood.
a golden cast as the sun streams in. The floors are covered in engineered oak, while the walls and ceilings carry oak veneers. Meanwhile, the living room ceiling is luminous, courtesy of a reflective PVC skin (polyvinyl chloride is a versatile and popular polymer). “The installation method is really interesting,” says Adriana. “They heat the room to 120 degrees, so the plastic melts and they can stretch it and install it. The material melts all around the perimeter, with no joints.” That description hints at the seamlessness of the entire residence, which looks like a spare yet somehow lush study in wood, marble and glass—as well as light. As wood climbs the walls to the ceilings, mirrors expand the rooms at several crucial points, and marble in the Italkraft kitchen is echoed in the bathrooms. Meanwhile, strategically placed LEDs make the apartment seem to float and glow, and the home contains a sunny flourish: a light panel. “The light box was created with custom millwork,” notes Adriana. “The lights are inside, and it’s covered with transparent wallpaper.” Air space Little gets in the way of the sweeping views of Biscayne Bay and the Miami skyline, as seen through floor-to-ceiling windows. There’s plenty of space between the neutral, modern pieces, a 68
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good number of them from Minotti. In the living area, leather armchairs and beige sectionals with lattice frames are offset by various Minotti coffee tables: the Jacob, designed by Rodolfo Dordoni, with its Calacatta marble top and black oak legs; the Bellagio, designed by Gordon Guillaumier with a Corian black top and black nickel legs; and the painted bronze Duchamp, also by Dordoni. As demonstrated by all three tables from its collection, Minotti practices a style of minimalism that draws the eye to the quality of the materials. No clutter; touchable surfaces: It’s a sensibility that flows into the minimalist kitchen by the exclusive Italkraft brand. The job of the Italian company was to extend the serene seamlessness of the apartment’s foyer and living room. Yury Bettoni, the former professional tennis player who lives in the same South of Fifth (SoFi) neighborhood as the Murano, is a business partner at Italkraft. He is quick to grasp the home’s aesthetic and how his kitchen brand fits in. “The unit has a very warm, earthy, organic feel due to the materials that were chosen,” he says. “The entire apartment’s design appears to be based on feng shui in the way the interior architecture and the furnishings work together in harmony to create a logical buildup and release of energy. It feels healthy and calming.”
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The floors are covered in engineered oak, while mirrored walls and LEDs give the apartment a floating quality.
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Cool kitchen The kitchen cabinetry is a white French oak, with no handles. “It has a clean, seamless element that was achieved by using only g bars,” Yury says. [Matt: Could author pls. double check “g bars”? I can’t find a design definition for this.—E] “The open shelf units with the integrated LED creates a floating element that opens up the space and delivers the vintage concept of the 70
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exposed vases and spices. The appliances are all Sub-Zero and Wolf, the best American brands on the market. A very exciting aspect of Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances is that most of the stainless-steel finishes are made by hand.” Calacatta marble, featuring notably expressive veins, is used for the backsplash. “This unit reminds me very much of another of our projects in
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In the powder room, the pedestal sink is seamless with the wall’s porcelain slabs.
The apartment’s standout feature is its set of wooden louvers that acts as a room divider.
South Beach, in the 1 Hotel,” adds Yury. “It made use of Brazilian organic woods and a great, unique design. Here we have an example of modern, clean and functional design, perfect for the ultimate South of Fifth lifestyle.” Future of the bath “The interior designer selected the bathroom materials, but we
did all the fabrication and installation,” Adriana recalls. The first thing one notices is the lack of seams: Porcelain slabs grace both the floors and the walls. “Typically, we see large tiles in the bath, but here we see a single piece,” she notes. “The material is almost as expensive as marble, but the difference is how thin the slabs are: only a quarter-inch or threeeighths of an inch. They ’re harder than porcelain tiles to install Design + Decor
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The living space maximizes its natural light, courtesy of a reflective PVC skin on the ceiling.
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The Italkraft kitchen features Calacatta marble and seamless, handle-less cabinetry.
because they ’re so heavy—it takes more labor to achieve. With tile, whatever comes out of the box you install. With slabs, you have to think about where the veins are going and what type of match you want.” The effort is worth it, however. “For the luxury component, this is where bathrooms are going, 100%,” Adriana says. “For custom homes, luxury build-outs, I’m seeing more and more slabs. They ’re gorgeous—really high quality.” The soaking tub sits on a platform clad in the same porcelain. The marble look nods to the Calacatta used in the kitchen. For the second master bath, the installation was less involved: Mauricio Queiroz chose a subtle limestone tile. “ This one was simpler,” Adriana says. And finally, the powder room makes a strong statement with a unique sink: custom-made, rectangular column. The vessel is clad in the same veined porcelain slabs as the white walls. At first glance, the sink is nearly 74
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invisible. Man’s best friend To make the new owner feel truly at home, HCD replaced the balcony flooring with Brazilian ipe wood. In fact, all the clients were considered: “We did a section of artificial grass so his dog would feel at home,” says Adriana. For a retro Italian vibe, the Rivera outdoor armchair, by Minotti, was fashioned from golden brown iroko wood, with a pewter finish and a light gray polypropylene fiber. The final verdict: “We see the client all the time, and he was very happy,” Adriana says. “He gave us a bottle of Cristal Champagne. He put a lot of heart and money into it.” And the original matchmaking owner who set the stage for this golden aerie to come together? He lives 10 stories up. The Murano is hard to quit, no matter what floor you’re on.
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The master bath’s large porcelain slabs reinforce the apartment’s “seamless” theme.
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On the balcony, Minotti armchairs rest on Brazilian ipe wood flooring.
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Resources: Interior Design Mauricio Queiroz Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 1755 Fifth Floor, Suite 10 SĂŁo Paulo, Brazil 11.3088.5212 mauricioqueiroz.com.br Contractor HCD Group Corp 200 South Andrews Avenue Suite 704 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 800.962.0781 hcdgroupcorp.com Kitchen Italkraft 2900 Northwest 77th Court Doral, FL 33122 305.406.1301 italkraft.com Furnishings Minotti 3801 Northeast 2nd Avenue Miami, FL 33137 305.306.9300 minotti.com Design + Decor
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PIONEER LINENS
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ioneer Linens, the revered purveyor of fine linens, custom bedding and couture bath accessories, is a household name in West Palm Beach, a modern legend that continues a family legacy spanning over 100 years and four generations.
It all started at the turn of the 20th century, when Henry Flagler, a descendant of the Rockefellers, established Clematis Street as the center of commerce to entice his wealthy friends from the north to build homes on the island and spend their winters in Florida. It was there that Max Greenberg set up shop in 1912, opening his first store, Pioneer Hardware, in Lake Worth, later expanding it to include furniture. After the store was wiped out by Hurricane Okeechobee in 1928, he moved the business to the Palm Beach area, where he focused on such basic family needs as towels, blankets and rugs. Max was succeeded by his enterprising and inventive son George, under whose stewardship the company started to become the global brand it is today. Dubbed the “Mayor of Clematis Street” due to his community involvement, George ran the business until he died in 2007 at the age of 92. The “Legacy of Linen” Today, Pioneer Linens is a destination unto itself, offering West Palm Beach’s largest selection of the world’s most luxurious brands of bed-
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ding, towels and linens, along with a meticulously curated line of gifts and accessories. It has been guided into the 21st century by George’s daughter, Penny, who created its Internet program, and her two daughters: Marissa, who runs the online business, and Camille, the director of purchasing. Alan Murphy, Jr., Max’s great-grandson, was involved with company expansion for 12 years, developing its white-glove Yacht Linen division. “This definitely serves a very high-end niche market,” explains his sister, Marissa Murphy. “Unlike residential mattresses, the ones on yachts are often custom-made, so the bedsheets have to be a perfect fit.” The company sells sheets to exact specifications, conforming to each mattress, which can bow inward or outward. It also customizes hues to match the yacht’s color scheme and creates custom logos. According to Marissa, “The turnaround has to be very quick because often the yacht is in harbor for a short period of time.” Catering to owners, captains and crew worldwide, Pioneer has a dedicated specialist for this market. Other yachting essentials include linens, bedside and luggage mats, deck towels, bathrobes and laundry bags. In addition to its 13,000-square-foot flagship store on West Palm Beach’s bustling Clematis Street, Pioneer Linens serves clients in 26
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different countries via Pioneerlinens.com, a major online luxury specialist. Its walk-in customers include well-heeled ender users, interior designers with an elite clientele, and the managers of estates and yachts. “Our product and service are very white-glove,” says Marissa. “Our staff is trained to work with everyone, paying close attention to their particular needs.”
ticular design or an existing one from wallpaper or fabric. “The future of the company is private label,” Marissa continues. “Later this year, we are introducing our own line of luxury table linens, bath towels and bedsheets manufactured in Italy. There are lots of great new designs coming in.” In addition, everything can be customized for size, design and color. Notes Marissa, “The sky’s the limit.”
What’s New and What’s Next “We launched a home consultation service last year,” says Marissa. “We pay house calls or, if clients aren’t local, we work with them based on e-mailed images of the space they are decorating.” The service includes custom motif-matching on sheets and tablecloths, using a par-
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Gaggenau introduces its new generation of combi-steam ovens 400 and 200 series.
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aggenau, the luxury brand for professional-grade home appliances, reveals the new and technologically advanced combi-steam ovens in its 400 and 200 series. The brand brought the first combi-steam oven into the private kitchen in 1999, creating the ideal conditions for steam cooking – a unique combination of using humidity with hot air to deliver health conscious cuisine. Gaggenau continues to develop its combi-steam ovens further, making technical, design and performance innovations. This includes a fixed water connection model, in addition to a fully automatic cleaning system and a full surface grill hidden behind ceramic glass for the ovens 200 series.
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Recipes are cooked to perfection through the addition of a multicore temperature probe to both the 400 and 200 series. The temperature probe offers the most accurate temperature reading on the market, with a variance of one degree within a certain range. The probe features three temperature sensors and continually revises the estimated cooking time based on the sensors readings, ensuring that high quality results are achieved during each use. Gaggenau gaggenau.com
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