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WINTER 2024

PERSONAL PROJECT

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TRADITIONAL WITH A TWIST

Designer John McClain renovated a 1970s home that, typical for the era, had lots of small rooms, including a very small kitchen, a multi-level floor plan not suited for entertaining, and unused or underutilized spaces, but the main consideration was incorporating the wishes of both the husband and wife. The result is a beautifully updated abode that fully functions for the couple.

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DESIGNER DETAILS

Tasked with remodeling a two-bedroom, builder-grade condo on Lake Maitland, Christina Kairis, principal of Tina Marie Interior Design and owner of The Atelier Boutique in Winter Park, used several tricks of the trade to create a bright, open, sophisticated space with her signature pops of color. The clients — in their 30s with no children or pets – were looking for a European-inpsired second home in Florida.

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When Abby Rizor, Wolfe-Rizor Interiors, decided to downsize, she faced more than a few challenges with an ’80s townhouse including low ceilings and structural impediments. But after a quick four-month renovation, which included moving doors and replacing windows, she is living comfortably surrounded by familiar furnishings and precious objects.

ZEKE RUELAS PHOTOGRAPHY NATIVE HOUSE PHOTOGRAPHY

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cover: A redesigned condo project by Christina Kairis, Tina Marie Interior Design, Photographed by Native House Photography. Article on page 44.

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Fuzz Buzz: For the 25th year, the Pantone Color Institute, the leading industry resource for designers and producers, revealed the Pantone Color of the Year 2024: PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz.

Bold Botanicals: Resolve to deck some walls in 2024 with statement-making coverings that reflect the Florida lifestyle with prints packing a punch in more than one color option.

16 TRADE SECRETS Swatch Watch: The team at Interiors Trading, a to-the-trade resource for designers, curated these trending textiles — fabrics, trims and wallpaper — to inspire a refresh.

20 DESIGNING MINDS The annual Art in Bloom event showcases designers Celerie Kemble and Elizabeth Locke, stunning floral interpretations inspired by Orlando Museum of Art’s collection, and antiques and vintage dealers.

24 EYE ON ARTS Self Taught Black Arts in the American South — January 16 – May 19 — at the Mennello Museum of American Art presents the work of 13 Black self-taught artists highlighting Mary Proctor, Alyne Harris, Purvis Young, Jesse Aaron, Mose Toliver and more.

26 ROOM BY ROOM Five designers showcase their work and discuss the details and inspirations behind these stunning spaces.

(Top right artwork): Nellie Mae Rowe, Bearded Lady, Sometimes a Woman is Uglier than a Man, 1978.

Colored pencil, pastel, marker on paper. Collection of the Mennello Museum of American Art, Museum Purchase, 1999-045.

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For the 25th year, the Pantone Color Institute, the leading industry resource for designers and producers, revealed the Pantone Color of the Year 2024: PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz, described as a cozy peach hue softly nestled between pink and orange.

A warm, cozy and sensual shade that’s gentle, the hue conveys a message of caring and sharing. “In seeking a hue that echoes our innate yearning for closeness and connection, we chose a color radiant with warmth and modern elegance. A shade that resonates with compassion, offers a tactile embrace, and effortlessly bridges the youthful with the timeless,” says Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director, Pantone Color Institute.

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BOTANICALS Resolve to deck some walls in 2024 with statement-making coverings that reflect the Florida lifestyle. Not only do these prints pack a punch but they are available in more than one color option.

This Gucci Heron print depicts the birds against a soft pink or green background with dragonflies scattered throughout, inspired by Gucci’s ready-to-wear collections.

Phillips Jeffries Perfect Peonies (in Red Charm, Antique and Blush Queen) was created from an original watercolor painting capturing the essence of the blooms in a larger-than-life way.

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Scion Parlour Palm Floral (in Palm Citrus, Palm Gecko and Palm Charcoal) features a bold leafy design that is fashion forward.

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Rifle Paper Peacock (in Blush, Rouge and Emerald) is a modern take on traditional chinoiserie motifs with peacocks perching on winding branches, surrounded by bright blooming flowers and emerald leaves.

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TrADE sECrETS

Swatch Watch

READY FOR A NEW YEAR REFRESH? THESE TRENDING TEXTILES MIGHT BE JUST THE SOLUTION. THE TEAM AT INTERIORS TRADING, A TO-THE-TRADE RESOURCE FOR DESIGNERS (INTERIORSTRADING.COM), CURATED THESE COLLECTIONS OF FABRICS, TRIMS AND WALLPAPER.

platinum + gold FABRICS: (clockwise from top left) Old World Weavers Flurry; Scalamandré Floret Embroidery; Larsen Clinton; Fabricut Naish Geo; Larsen silk weave; Kravet Couture Geo Graphica; Kravet Smart performance velvet; Kravet Couture Baturi. TRIMS: Kravet Couture Sojourn fringe; Texture Giby woven tape; Texture Savigny embroidered tape; Stout Tuxedo tassel fringe; Scalamandré Catwalk embellished tape. WALLPAPER: Wallquest cork wallcovering.

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coral + ocean FABRICS: (clockwise from top left) Stroheim Delphia; Stroheim Pescada; Stroheim Pixie; Brunschwig & Fils Honfleur; Stroheim Anezka Fret; Stroheim Sussette. TRIMS: Samuel & Sons Cabana tassel trim; Thibaut Ripley applique; Samuel & Sons Édelie linen tassel fringe.

persimmon + denim FABRICS: (clockwise from top left) Cowtan & Tout Canton; Brunschwig & Fils Marindol; Brunschwig & Fils Valensole; Thibaut Odeshia Stripe; Kravet Basics; Old World Weavers Torrs. TRIMS: Brunschwig & Fils Claude ball frunge; Thibaut Cobble Hill tape; Fabricut Vocal embroidered tape; Fabricut Blanchard brush fringe; Fabricut Renier embroidered tape. WALLPAPER: Wallquest grasscloth wallcovering.

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graphite + green FABRICS: (clockwise from top left) Larsen Longwood; Larsen Reyes; Groundworks Kelly Wearstler Tinge; Kravet Couture Bowden; Groundworks Kelly Wearstler Pastiche; Kravet Couture Geo Graphica; Lee Jofa Kelly Wearstler Lure; S. Harris Moxie Mohair; Norbar Fable. TRIMS: Samuel & Sons Positano jumbo tassel trim; Brunschwig & Fils Avril tape; Texture Reina velvet tape; Stroheim Jambalita trim.

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designingMINDS

ART IN BLOOM SHOWCASES DESIGNERS CELERIE KEMBLE AND ELIZABETH LOCKE Each spring the Orlando Museum of Art

candor, humor and approachable design

celebrates the season by displaying stun-

advice. Celerie has been engaged in cam-

ning floral interpretations inspired by

paigns for J. Crew, Benjamin Moore, John-

works from the museum’s permanent col-

son & Johnson, and Mattel for Barbie. She

lection and current exhibits. It’s part of Art

has created to-the-trade fabrics and wall

in Bloom, an annual fundraiser presented

coverings for Schumacher, a collection of

by Council of 101, April 5-7.

floor coverings with Merida Meridian, light-

Celerie Kemble

This festival of fine art and flowers also

ing and home accessories with Maitland-

includes an array of antiques and vintage

Smith, curtain hardware with Classical

collectibles offered by highly respected

Elements, floor tiles with Mirth, and most

herself, and many covet her Venetian

dealers, as well as a variety of lifestyle and

recently an outdoor furniture line with

glass intaglios. Her personal collection of

hostess items from local vendors in a bou-

Lane Venture.

more than 100 micro-mosaics are a travel-

tique setting. Special guest speakers are

Jewelry designer Elizabeth Locke draws

ing exhibit that is part of the Virginia

brought in for the event and this year Art

on a lifelong fascination with the antique

Museum of Fine Arts’ permanent collec-

in Bloom, presented by AdventHealth for

jewelry of the Etruscans, Greeks and

tion. Elizabeth speaks to museums and

Women, will feature two notable speakers.

Romans as she creates her own neo-clas-

garden clubs across the U.S., combining

Celerie Kemble, an interior designer

sical hand-made 19k gold jewelry. She

her business adventures (and misadven-

and author, is a tastemaker known for her

selects every stone and designs each piece

tures) with her love of gardening.

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designingMINDS SPECIAL EVENTS: FIRST LOOK PREVIEW PARTY | Thursday, April 4

Guests will enjoy food stations, beverages, delightful entertainment, and most importantly, an advanced look at the outstanding display of exquisite Floral Installations inspired by art in the current OMA exhibits. Attire: Cocktail

GUEST SPEAKER CELERIE KEMBLE — VIP CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH, PRESENTATION AND BOOK SIGNING | Friday, April 5

Enjoy a private reception with Celerie Kemble, interior designer and author. Her presentation will feature her latest book, Island Whimsy: Designing a Paradise by the Sea. After the private reception, guests will enjoy a presentation and book signing by the author.

GUEST SPEAKER PRESENTATION AND BOOK SIGNING | Friday, April 5

Learn from Celerie Kemble and her book, Island Whimsy: Designing a Paradise by the Sea.

SPECIAL APPEARANCE BY ELIZABETH LOCKE

Enjoy a meet and greet with jewelry designer Elizabeth Locke, creator of the Definitive Collection.

MYSTERY HOME TOUR — Multiple Tours from 11am – 4pm — Ticket Price: $50 per person

A 45-minute tour of a local tastemaker’s home. Travel from Orlando Museum of Art by bus to a nearby neighborhood. The location will only be revealed when you arrive at Art in Bloom’s Mystery Home.

Learn more or purchase tickets at councilof101.org.

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Elizabeth Locke

EYEonARTS

Self Taught Black Artists in the American South This exhibition — January 16 – May 19 — at the Mennello Muse-

self-taught artist who began

um of American Art presents the work of 13 Black self-taught art-

painting in the 1960s while

ists from the American South. It highlights excellent examples

serving the last of his teen-

from the Mennello Museum’s permanent collection (Mary Proctor,

age years in prison for break-

Alyne Harris, Purvis Young, Jesse Aaron and Mose Toliver are

ing and entering. Through-

among the paintings and sculptures) alongside the 2023 acquisition

out his career as an artist,

pieces. Additional artists include Nellie Mae Rowe, Clementine

Young fashioned activated

Hunter, Jimmy Lee Sudduth, and more.

scenes of angels, horses, fig-

Among the featured artists, Purvis Young is an acclaimed

Clementine Hunter, Bouquet of Zinnias, 1940. Oil on black photo album paper.

Collection of the Mennello Museum of American Art, Gift of Mr. & Mrs. H. Garret Dotson, 1999-028.

ures and cities drawing inspiration from art books at the public library, music, historical documentaries, as well as the social movements around the country and the reality of life for himself and others living in Miami’s historic Overtown Black community.

Clementine Hunter was the first African-American artist to have a solo exhibition at the New Orleans Museum of Art, earned an honorary doctorate from Northwestern State University of Louisiana, and has the title for the most amount of works of any

Purvis Young, Untitled (Men on Horseback), n.d. Enamel on found wood framed in carpet scraps. Collection of the Mennello Museum of American Art, by way of transfer from Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College, Gift of Rodney Hardee, made possible by the Frank Holt Fund in memory of Frank Holt, Founding Director, 2023-001-027.

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single artist (22 pieces) in the collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Born in the Cane River Country of northern Louisiana, Clementine Hunter did not begin painting, or “marking pictures,” until she was already in her 50s.

ROOM by ROOM

Area designers share details about some of their favorite rooms.

K I TC H E N In the realm of interior design, the mid-century aesthetic continues to captivate enthusiasts, and what better space to revive this timeless style than the heart of the home — the kitchen. Morrone Interiors is no stranger when it comes to mid-century modern designs.

In this kitchen we have embraced clean lines, organic shapes, and a harmonious fusion of warm wood tones with modern neutrals.

Welcome to a kitchen reborn, where elegance stands the test of time with a contemporary edge.

AUDREY MORRONE, MORRONE INTERIORS

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ROOM by ROOM

S I TT IN G R O OM The windows in this towering dark and dramatic sitting room frame the views of this lakefront garden home. This space features a contemporary gallery wall, George Nelson lighting, and oversized contemporary seating on a silk rug. A custom top-stitched leather ottoman anchors the room and is accompanied by a zebra wood tray filled with antique artifacts.

An antique Tibetan Buddha nests in the window on top of an acrylic pedestal.

ROB TURNER, CRT STUDIO

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K I TC H E N Not that a white kitchen isn’t a timeless choice, but the client of this organic, modern home remodel wanted a warm, yet overall light home including the kitchen, where she chose organic, natural materials and a beautiful forest green stove.

The kitchen was opened up by removing a load-bearing wall between it and the living space, then we added the texture of shiplap to the ceiling for depth.

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POWD E R BAT H This powder bath renovation embraced the client’s desire for the look of a fine hotel with a touch of Hollywood glam mixed in.

From the marble flooring and wainscoting to the embossed metallic wallcovering, and from the crystal chandelier to the imported vanity from Italy, every inch sparkles in regal brilliance!

ERIC HORNER, ERIC HORNER INTERIORS

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L I V IN G R O OM The accent wall in this room is the perfect combination of modern design with transitional elements. Our clients wanted to tie in their black and white kitchen. What better way than to create a black and white media center that doubles as storage and a gorgeous focal point for this casual living room? Comfort was the main goal in this space and the plush ottoman and relaxed sectional say “come on in and sit down!” A comfortable, functional and beautiful space for any guest or family member to enjoy.

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PERSONAL

PROJECT DESIGN:

ABIGAIL RIZOR, WOLF-RIZOR INTERIORS PHOTOGRAPHY (as indicated):

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WHEN ABIGAIL RIZOR, WOLFE-RIZOR INTERIORS, DECIDED TO DOWNSIZE AGAIN, SHE FACED MORE THAN A FEW CHALLENGES WITH A ’80S TOWNHOUSE INCLUDING LOW CEILINGS AND STRUCTURAL IMPEDIMENTS. BUT AFTER A QUICK FOUR-MONTH RENOVATION, WHICH INCLUDED MOVING DOORS AND REPLACING WINDOWS, SHE IS LIVING COMFORTABLY SURROUNDED BY FAMILIAR FURNISHINGS AND PRECIOUS OBJECTS.

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hen you are downsizing, you are bringing things from your life with you. So, you have to reinterpret how you are going to use them. When I design for clients, I defer to their style, but this

reflects my personal style. I have collected things over the years — for example, my dining room table was my desk in my last house and in my previous, larger house it was my foyer table,” Abby explains. The 8' ceiling height could not be changed in the living room so mirrors that she had hung in her previous home now serve as a headboard in her bedroom since the upstairs ceilings are higher.

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Abby lightened the cedar planks surrounding the wood-burning fireplace and arranged some of her favorite objects on the shelves.

She replaced all the flooring with white oak, rebuilt the stairs, and painted everything crisp white. In the comfortable living room, she was able to use furnishings she already owned.

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Tall mirrors visually expand the main bedroom while serving as a headboard. The large oak armoire in her bedroom houses her TV. All the bathrooms were updated including the powder and main bath. A hallway leading to the main bedroom is filled with art and photos.

When she decided to renovate the townhouse to make it her own, she really had to use her imagination as it had been rented to college students for years. “I had a very short deadline to change things, but I wasn’t afraid. However, I had to do a lot more than I ever anticipated. There was mold and other things you just find when tackling a renovation,” she says.

Although there were many elements that could not be changed, she did everything possible to create spaces that fit her lifestyle. “I moved the front door to make it a side entrance through a gate and courtyard. And where the door had been, I was able to make a large closet. I took out a wall, opened up the kitchen, and added LEAH MACKEY

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think I was going to have to change the

fireplace but found out that no one even worked on that type anymore. I changed out all the windows and sliding glass doors to paned ones. There were just a lot of things — and not pretty things — that I had to spend money on. Even the drywall is new,” she explains.

She embraced the idea of using what she had. “I think it makes a place interesting when you bring things in that have meaning for you. Nowadays, the trend is to just buy everything new, and I think that lacks interest,” she explains.

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The townhouse is about 1,500 square feet with two bedrooms and two-and-ahalf baths, but “it’s just me and I feel like

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I’m living large,” she adds. “I have a big family — I have four kids — and there is room here to entertain. It’s plenty big for me. It can be lonely in a big house when all the kids are gone.”

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New French doors and windows in the interior wall, fill the dining room with light. The guest bedroom is richly layered for a warm and inviting ambiance.

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twist Interior Design: John McClain,

John McClain Design

Photography: Zeke Ruelas,

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his project was a true labor of love from every single person involved. After falling in love and making the decision to blend

their lives, the couple who lives here knew they had to start at home. The husband had owned the home since it was built and his wife, a writer, producer and director for HGTV, moved in shortly after they married,” designer John McClain explains.

The 1970s home had never been renovated, so it was quite dated, but the husband wanted to retain as much of the character and features as possible. John’s challenge was designing a renovation that combined both their wishes and wants.

Because the project was quite extensive, they started with the upstairs. “I think the upstairs was a trial basis to allow them to fully get on board and mentally prepare with the level of construction that was about to occur in the downstairs renovation. We must have passed the test because the downstairs happened shortly after the first phase of the upstairs,” he says.

The clean, mid-century-inspired entry hints at the mix of modern and traditional elements throughout the renovated home.

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Typical for the era, the home had lots of small rooms, including a very small kitchen, a multi-level floor plan not suited for entertaining, and unused or underutilized spaces. “Our goal was to completely open up the spaces to create one large living area downstairs with a huge kitchen for entertaining, a dining room, and a family room for relaxing. This was going to be a very big challenge because structurally the home was not laid out to support this new floor plan. Working with a talented contractor, RJ Murphy Construction, we devised a critical plan to structurally modify the home to install a large beam from the front all the way to the rear of the home. This allowed us to create an entirely open floor plan in the kitchen and living areas downstairs. We also lowered all floors downstairs to one level so that there were no more multi-level steps,” he shares.

“Almost all of the furnishings were new in the home including a custom sectional for the family room. It was important to create a space that was, again, open to the kitchen but cozy enough to curl up with a book or in front of the fireplace to watch TV.”

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Natural elements warm up the dining room that features the husband’s vintage car posters, a nod to his passion as an avid race car driver.

The husband loves natural finishes, so John ensured that the warmth and texture of wood, stone, and marble was evident in many rooms. The home is also located near the beach, so beautiful shades of blue were brought in to create a modern beach vibe which pleased them both. “We did all agree on one thing: the natural light in the house was, and is, amazing and would not be compromised, so the sun’s happy rays find their way inside the house even after the renovation,” he adds.

As for the renovation results, John shares: “The first time they were able to have guests over for Thanksgiving, I received a text message saying that she had tears in her eyes for all of the love she had for her home and the fact that she could now share it with her family. That’s as valuable to me as any design fee I can charge. Also now, both of them truly enjoy living there. Any conflict on style or design decisions are long gone, and the admiration for their home shines through. Good design not only changes the aesthetics of a home, but it changes the hearts and minds of those who inhabit it as well. Isn’t that something worth celebrating every single day?”

The main bedroom showcases many traditional elements, but with a contemporary flair. A serene palette combined with comfortable furnishings makes this light-filled space a true retreat f or the couple.

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The designer is pictured behind the island that was inspired by his visit to Harrods in London. The mixture of metal and marble created a beautiful juxtaposition of materials.

(Top) “The new kitchen is very large and has

multiple spaces for food prep, serving, and entertaining. We essentially were able to zone the kitchen into various areas to allow the homeowners to prepare and present meals to their friends and family. The beam that was installed structurally to support the new layout was incorporated into the design of the space and blends in seamlessly with the new look.”

(Far right) “The upstairs received a facelift as

well, including a total rearrangement of spaces in the primary bedroom suite which included stealing space from an adjoining closet to increase the primary bathroom size to accommodate a large soaking tub and double vanity. The soaking tub was especially important to the homeowner as she loves to relax after work every day.”

(Right) “A particular favorite of mine is the

downstairs bathroom. This room is small, but with the mixture of pattern and materials, we were able to create a unique bathroom that was purposely gender neutral.

Although I typically love to create a jewel box of a bathroom, this bathroom is used by the husband as it is near his downstairs office.”

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TASKED WITH RENOVATING A TWO-BEDROOM, BUILDERGRADE CONDO ON LAKE MAITLAND, CHRISTINA KAIRIS, PRINCIPAL OF TINA MARIE INTERIOR DESIGN AND OWNER OF THE ATELIER BOUTIQUE IN WINTER PARK, USED SEVERAL TRICKS OF THE TRADE TO CREATE A BRIGHT, OPEN, SOPHISTICATED SPACE WITH HER SIGNATURE POPS OF COLOR.

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Christina Kairis, Tina Marie Interior Design and The Atelier PHOTOGRAPHY:

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THE LIVING ROOM IS ANCHORED BY A 10' CUSTOM NAVY VELVET SOFA WITH ACRYLIC BALL LEGS AND MUTED BRASS COFFEE TABLES THAT TIE IN NICELY WITH THE ACRYLIC AND BRASS BAR CART BEYOND. THE TWO WHITE SWIVEL CHAIRS WERE THE ONLY ITEMS BROUGHT IN BY THE CLIENTS.

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he project actually began back in 2019 but COVID created a longer timeline than expected. The clients

— in their 30s with no children or pets — were looking for a European-inpsired second home in Florida. “They really wanted it to be something special and interesting.

They didn’t shy away from a full remodel which was refreshing,” Christina explains.

“This project was my brainchild. The clients were super open to all of my ideas, and everything for this project was custom designed and made.”

As with many condo remodels, they had to work with the original layout of the unit that included some structural details that could not be changed. “The challenge was that the ceilings were just at 8 feet.

We really had to think differently in how we were going to make it work within the walls that we had,” she adds.

The decision was made to lower the ceiling even further — about 3 inches — to accommodate recessed lighting. “Every molding was custom made to create the illusion of higher ceilings. The full-height concentric squares, taller baseboards and

(Top) AN ELECTRIC FIREPLACE WITH BLACK PORCELAIN SURROUND IS THE FOCAL POINT OF THE MAIN LIVING AREA AS WELL AS THE PRIMARY BEDROOM JUST ON THE OTHER SIDE. THE ARTWORK IS ACTUALLY A SAMSUNG FRAME TELEVISION. THE COFFEE TABLE FEATURES ACCESSORIES FROM CHRISTINA’S BOUTIQUE THE ATELIER, LOCATED ON DESIGNER ROW (ORANGE AVENUE) IN WINTER PARK. (Left) THE KITCHEN IS THE STAR OF THE HOME WITH A DRAMATIC, CURVED, LARGE-SCALE ISLAND AND COLUMNS THAT CONCEAL PLUMBING PIPES. IT’S ACCENTUATED BY THE GOLD UPPER CABINETRY AND COMPAQ QUARTZ THAT WRAPS AROUND THE ENTIRE ALCOVE. 46

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custom crown molding were all designed to elongate the space and draw the eye up.

The molding is mostly on the ceiling. The cove was designed so it would only come down on the wall about 3 inches,” Christina explains.

In the kitchen, she redesigned the island around the existing columns that (Right) CHRISTINA WANTED TO MAKE A BOLD STATEMENT IN THE ENTRYWAY AND DOES SO WITH THE 12" BY 12" MARBLE FLOOR TILES AND BLACK REEDED MOLDING ON THE WALLS. (Below) CHEVRON OAK HARDWOOD FLOORING IS USED THROUGHOUT THE CONDO. CLEVER CABINETRY CONCEALS THE REFRIGERATOR AND LAUNDRY AREA IN THE KITCHEN. CHRISTINA KEPT THE DINING NOOK BEYOND SLEEK AND SIMPLE IN ORDER TO LET THE KITCHEN SHINE.

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THE PRIMARY BEDROOM FEATURES A POP OF TEAL IN THE BED PILLOWS AND SWIVEL CHAIR. THE CUSTOM GRAY VELVET UPHOLSTERED HEADBOARD AND BED AND STINGRAY LEATHER NIGHTSTANDS ADD ELEGANT TEXTURES TO THE SPACE. CHRISTINA DIDN’T WANT TO COVER UP TOO MUCH OF THE HARDWOOD FLOORS WITH ONE LARGE RUG SO SHE HAD IT MADE INTO SMALLER RUGS USED THROUGHOUT THE ROOM.

house plumbing pipes. “We really liked the curve of the island because it’s such a small space. We wanted to make it easy to flow around, especially into the smaller dining nook,” Christina says.

Maximizing space was also key. Custom cabinetry houses a washer and dryer and the refrigerator in the kitchen. While a deeper vanity in the bathroom allows for a full medicine cabinet and storage behind the mirror. And the custom black reeded molding that covers the walls in the foyer and hallway conceals air vents, water heater closet, and a storage closet.

The condo is grounded by a black and white color scheme with brass/gold accents, but Christina also recommended bringing in pops of jewel tones as showcased in the primary bedroom and living area.

“Black and white and gold accents were our constants. When you’re doing a small space like this you really need to have continuity. But I think the color is what really draws you in and the neutral tones are what support it. I adored this project so much. It truly represents my design style and aesthetic,” Christina shares.

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(Left) IN THE PRIMARY BATHROOM, A FLOATING VANITY WRAPPED IN STONE OFFERS PLENTY OF STORAGE WITH EVEN MORE BEHIND THE MIRROR, INCLUDING A FULL MEDICINE CABINET. CHRISTINA CARRIED OVER THE BRASS TONES WITH THE SCONCES, WHICH ADD WARMTH TO THE COOL SPACE. (Right) THE BACK WALL OF THE SHOWER FEATURES BOOK MATCHED PORCELAIN SLABS.