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Blending Vibrancy With Elegance At A Custom Designed Snell Isle Home
By Mary Lou Janson Interior Design by Lisa Gilmore Design Photography by Native House Photography
he Snell Isle lot overlooking the Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort’s golf course was all that remained. Furnishings were gone, personal items packed and the former home demolished.
Less than two years later, a custom residence designed for the previous occupants by LaBram Homes was completed, and an inviting interior décor envisioned by the principal and namesake, of Lisa Gilmore Design was ready. The transition to the more accommodating household had been anticipated and was well timed for the family’s recent addition of a second set of twins.
“Designing a home from the ground up can be overwhelming,” acknowledged Lisa Gilmore. “When building a custom home you have to think about everything from the floor plan and overall look to the door hinges to flooring, lighting and countertops. We do this every day, so all of those elements that go into the building process are second nature to us.”
TMaintaining constant communication between the homeowners and contractors and making certain everything was executed to perfection throughout the build out of the two-story, 5,500-squarefoot residence was the responsibility of Nicole Maldonado, senior designer at the St. Petersburg design firm. In addition to needing more living space, the parents wanted a light, airy and inviting interior they could enjoy indefinitely without needing to update or renovate any time soon. Working with a light color scheme as her foundation, LGDesign blended patterns, mixed in metals and combined vintage elements for vibrancy and elegance. The gilded dining room chandelier paired with cane back chairs adds Old World charm that blends well with the bold, modern faux marble pattern hand painted on the walls. The bathroom located near the pool proved that no space is too small to make a big statement. Custom black metal frame shower doors, florals featured on imported English wallpaper
Lisa Gilmore, principal, Lisa Gilmore Design
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and cement floor tiles displaying a dramatic graphic design were a hit with internet admirers who surprisingly labeled the look “feminine gothic.”
“I always encourage clients to get creative and make a little jewel box out of an intimate space like a secondary bathroom,” Gilmore said.
Marble installed on countertops and an island, plus hand painted terra cotta tiles mounted on the kitchen backsplash, combined organic elements with opulence within this centrally located space. “We wanted to mix different tones and details for a look that is lived in and timeless. The tile creates a beautiful pop without being overbearing,” said Maldonado. “Using tone on tone, taupe, grey and off-white, we go from light to dark and medium, but not too much that sways from that color palette. When paired with the brass fixtures, sconces and faucets, it all flows so beautifully.”
Maintaining scale and context to keep the oversized breakfast nook from appearing cavernous, custom designed and fabricated millwork inspired by the kitchen cabinetry enhances the walls surrounding the seating and eating area. Subtle, but striking, the framing eliminated the need for added color or distracting window treatments. The view of the backyard’s massive oak tree remains unobstructed. A table topped with a distressed finish deflects the wear and tear of day-to-day family use. And washable fabrics boasting an antelope print covering the seats of the cane back chairs keep the area stylish, and the furnishings suitable for siblings and adults.
“It’s all about bringing the desired design choices to life and making the process fun, not frustrating,” Gilmore explained. “We are the advocates who help ensure that things are completed on time, as planned, and if necessary, overcome any delays. Our goal is to always make it less stressful for the client.” M
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