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LOVE AT FIRST SITE
Sometimes a setting is just too perfect to turn down even when the house is not just right. For a family from Venezuela the lure of the lakeside locale convinced them to see the possibilities in the outdated French Country home. The challenge was to take the traditional home and give it a modern twist while taking full advantage of the site.
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TIMELESS APPEAL
A home carefully curated and cultivated over time doesn’t cling to a certain style or decade. But it takes very committed and patient clients to achieve the desired collected effect. Interior designer Mary Margaret Vasquez, Casa V Interiors, prefers to work this way — even if it takes years. Her approach is right in sync with the needs and wishes of the homeowners.
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WATERCOLOR DREAM
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STEPHEN ALLEN
WINTER, 2016
STEPHEN ALLEN
FEATURES
Cool, coastal, casual and custom best describe a relaxing family retreat on Lake Down in Windermere. The entire design team, including architect Randall Slocum, builder Charlie Clayton, interior designer Kristen LeSchander and landscape architect Joe Knight, collaborated to give the homeowners exactly what they wanted while incorporating spectacular shoreline views.
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THROUGH THE LENS
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FIRST LOOK
Winter calls for a cozy chair.
10 TOP TEN: BAR CARTS
Designer Anne Rue shares her best bets for beautifully functional bar carts.
14 DREAM DESIGN
Residential ideas can include inspiration and a bit of whimsy from a cruise ship.
20 TRADE SECRETS
3D printing enables customized designs on everything from faucets to vases.
26 HARDWARE
Designer Angela Gutekunst showcases some jewelry for your home with local resources.
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Southeast Steel celebrates 75 years; Cabinetry Creations hosts a chef’s demo; Ted Maines Interiors toasts USM’s 50th anniversary; and a sneak peek into Arteek Supply & Design.
34 BOHEMIAN GALLERY
A Q&A with Susan Smey, corporate director of retail for the Kessler Collection’s art havens.
36 FLYING HORSE EDITIONS
The University of Central Florida collaborative research studio for visual artists is an international draw.
40 DESIGN DILEMMA
A local couple tackles the ongoing preservation of their mid-century modern home.
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A historic home gets a modern makeover on the interior while retaining the period exterior.
52 FOOD & WINE
Chef Jamie McFadden takes a culinary tour of Paris.
56 ALL ABOUT ANTIQUES
Find a piece of the past at these upcoming events.
57 ROOM BY ROOM
Seven designers showcase individual spaces with details and inspirations.
84 LAST LOOK
The Capen-Showalter House is now open on the grounds of Winter Park’s Albin Polasek Museum.
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J’adore Paris
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here are no words to capture the emotions that make Paris such a treasured place. Because it’s much more than a place — a pinpoint on a map. It’s magical. It’s historical. It’s an unending source of inspiration for artists, writers, lovers, and virtually anyone who appreciates archi-
tecture, culture and everyday life as seen through the eyes of those who relish in every tiny moment. We received Chef Jamie McFadden’s wonderful travelogue on a foodie’s trek through the City of Light and surrounding areas weeks before the recent tragedy. We debated whether to amend the article — or at least add a comment acknowledging what happened. Yet in the end we cannot predict the next devastating world event and certainly would not want to discourage anyone from pursuing a passionate journey to the destination of their dreams.
Palace of Versailles
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FIRST LOOK
With the slight chill in the air — at least in the mornings and evenings — what could be cozier than a plush velvet chair? This one was spotted in the Ethan Allen showroom on Park Avenue in Winter Park. And to brighten up the mood, why not add a luxuriously embellished pillow? Ahhhh, this is just the spot for a novel read with a warm cup of coffee or a Moscow Mule and a little conversation.
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TOP 10:
BAR CARTS by Anne Rue
Hand-crafted cocktails call for a stylish serving platform and these practical pieces serve more than just drinks. From sleek and gleaming to rustic and industrial chic, there is a design for every décor.
KEN FULK ADMIRAL BAR CART In a nod to 1960s Italian style, this brass bar cart has rolling spoke wheels and gallery rails and was brought to life by designer and lifestyle curator Ken Fulk for Pottery Barn. $599.
ARTERIORS PONCE BAR CART This two-tiered iron cart in antique brass finish with brass casters is reminiscent of a library cart. $1,500.
JONATHAN ADLER JACQUES BAR CART This statement-maker in Lucite with brushed brass accents and two glass shelves offers plenty of space for food and drinks (it also comes in moody smoke Lucite with silver trimmings). $1,450.
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WORLDS AWAY LENOX BAR CART Shaped like a silver Z, the dramatic piece boasts two glass shelves for chic display surfaces. $1,122.
BAR CARTS
TOP 10:
ARTERIORS RUPERT BAR CART The cool retro Mad Men-era piece in an antique finish is a perfect match for a pitcher of extra-dry martinis. $1,320.
SAFAVIEH LUCRETIUS BAR CART This beauty boasts graceful handles and an elegant frame of forged iron in a lustrous gold finish with mirrored glass shelves. $279.
UTTERMOST ZAFINA BAR CART At home in any room, the antique gold metal cart with black-colored glass is simply functional. $327.
BERNHARDT CRITERIA BAR CART The ultra-glamorous solid and tubular steel cart in radiant nickel finish includes inset mirrored glass top and shelf with swivel casters. $1,650.
UTTERMOST AMARANTO BAR CART This glamorous, gold cart with swivel casters at the bottom and clear tempered glass overlaying the shelves is pretty smart. $536.
For more than 17 years Anne Rue has designed timeless interior scenes for both commercial and residential clients, working with everyone from professional athletes to the Travel Channel’s Hotel Impossible. She also appeared on HGTV’s Design Star. Anne’s inspiration for interior design grew out of her love of fashion. Her grandmother taught her to sew at the age of 8, and she began her career by designing her own clothes. She holds an interior design degree from Seminole State College and has owned her own firm since 2000.
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BERNHARDT JET SET SERVING CART This elegantly inspired oval brass cart, with inset mirrored glass top and shelf, harkens back to the 1940s and ’50s. $1,320.
Studying, admiring, photographing and taking notes on exterior and interior details from travels often influence the style of our own homes. But I never thought I could glean ideas and inspiration from a ship. A pre-departure personal tour of the Disney Dream proved that even a floating city created for large crowds would have distinct décor elements that Doorway detail in Remy
could translate to residential rooms.
DREAM DESIGN:
inspiration from a cruise liner
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he Disney Dream celebrates the golden age of ocean liners with the elegant grace of early 20th century transatlantic
by Christi Ashby
Chandelier in the Royal Palace
ships melded with contemporary designs and techniques. “The 1930s time of travel was the most romantic, so that is
where we started with our design,” says Bruce Vaughn, chief creative executive for Walt Disney Imagineering. “We want our guests to get excited just seeing the ship — evoking a beautiful, classic 1930s ocean liner.” The ship’s exterior color scheme matches the iconic Mickey Mouse with a black hull, bold, red funnels, and vivid, yellow
Window detail in Remy
striping and lifeboats. Small touches, such as silhouettes of Disney characters scrolled into the cruise line’s signature yellow filigree ornamentation that stretches from bow to stern, are subtle reminders that this is one of the most magical ships at sea. Carrying the modern-classic design inside, the elegant interior décor is influenced by Art Deco styles — but with what Bruce calls a dash of Disney whimsy. “At our heart, we are storytellers,” he says. “We take families on vacation and immerse them in stories. We want to transport them out of everyday reality to a different reality.” On the Disney Dream, that “different reality” begins in the three-deck atrium lobby. The stylish sophistication of the atrium 14
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Mosaic detail in Cabanas
DREAM DESIGN is highlighted by a sweeping grand
offers a sophisticated and elegant din-
staircase,
(that
ing experience exclusively for adult
guests can sit in) and a grand piano. The
guests, including a glass-walled wine
Art Deco-style chandelier sparkles with
room to taste and pre-select wines for
thousands of hand-crafted crystal beads
the evening.
oversized
portholes
and glows with colorful glasswork —
With a subtle nod to the hit Disney-
descending more than 13 feet from the
Pixar film Ratatouille and its petite
ceiling, and spanning more than 22 feet
French star Remy, the softly lit main
in width.
dining room with seating for 80 is
The entire three-deck expanse is
designed in art nouveau style. The
graced with opulent furnishings, fluted
famous Remy character is subtly and
columns and golden capitals. Patterns
artfully integrated into the design.
in hues of rich blues, reds and golds
Tables are elegantly set with Frette
adorn the expansive space. Examples of
linens, Riedel glassware, Christofle sil-
Disney whimsy are found virtually
verware, and Bernadaud china made
everywhere. Decorative bronze friezes featuring Disney characters line the
exclusively for Remy, with gracious
Atrium chandelier
accents such as purse stools for women’s
balconies. Balustrades rising up the grand staircase are laced
handbags. An over-the-top wine room?
with imaginative designs. Panoramic elevator columns that face
In Palo, the other adult dining restaurant named after the
into the atrium showcase elaborate metalwork crafted with a
colorful poles that line the canals of Venice, ocean views and rich
hint of a familiar Mickey Mouse outline. Hand-made tile mosaics
interiors create the setting for a romantic escape, featuring a
elegantly depict romantic moments from classic Disney films.
semi-circular design, floor-to-ceiling windows, and raised ban-
Maybe it all feels a little too grand for a home, but many of the
quettes along one side. Stylish furnishings, Frette linens, custom
grand ideas can be scaled back and loosely interpreted for resi-
art, warm wood tones, and a color palette of rich red, green and
dential applications. Just consider the possibilities.
gold jewel tones create a refined, Italian-inspired décor. A worldly
In the Dream’s dining rooms and smaller, intimate adult
dining room?
spaces the architecture, finishes and fixtures really shine. In an
In between the two restaurants sits Meridian, a small lounge
exquisite, top-deck restaurant with ocean views and French-
with décor inspired by the early days of sea travel. The venue
inspired gourmet cuisine by two award-winning chefs, Remy
features a sextant navigational tool embedded in the floor,
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DREAM DESIGN
District Lounge
Evolution
687 Pub
banquettes with buckles to resemble old steamer trunks, and
One of the most dazzling lounges is Pink, an elegant and
leather maps embossed with passport stamps from around the
upscale cocktail lounge serving champagne and top-shelf liba-
world adorning the walls. The outdoor seating area is filled with
tions. The cozy bar is filled with pink-toned furnishings includ-
teak furnishings. A lakeside retreat?
ing the corseted leather bar and ghost-backed, curvy bar stools.
But the most intimate adult spaces are found in the lively District area with several lounges. The signature District Lounge,
The stunning light fixture with pink, white and gold bulbs curves up the wall creating a soft glow. A she-cave, perhaps?
a sophisticated, relaxed area featuring live piano music and enter-
Even in the larger restaurants, there are plenty of décor
tainment, has an LED wall and artfully placed poles from floor to
details. In the Royal Palace, with a nod to classics Cinderella,
ceiling to separate seating areas. The ultimate party place? The
Snow White, Beauty and the Beast, and Sleeping Beauty, essential
687 Pub, named for its assigned hull number, is warm, welcom-
elements from each fairy tale, such as tiaras, glass slippers, roses
ing and casual — a modern interpretation of a traditional pub
and apples, are found in the wrought-iron work as well as the
— with lots of wood and leather. A man cave at its finest?
lighting and chandeliers. A little girl’s dream bedroom?
More uptown vibes can be seen in Skyline, a posh martini bar
Two huge mosaic walls based on the animated film Finding
with ever-changing views of stunning city skylines. Tall “win-
Nemo are showcased in Cabanas casual dining restaurant. Hand-
dows” behind the bar give guests birds-eye views of Paris, Rio de
crafted by Italian artists, each wall is more than 25 feet wide and
Janeiro, New York, Chicago and Hong Kong, which transform
more than 8 feet high and contains approximately 194,500 tiles
from day to night, in real time, as each day progresses. A reclaimed
in 200 colors of hand-made Venetian enamel. A team of nine
empty-nester room? And Evolution, a contem-
artists created the mosaics
Skyline
based on Pixar designs depict-
porary club, is inspired by the
ing the underwater world of
metamorphosis of the butter-
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef
fly — wing patterns on the
and characters featured in
walls and trails of light along
the motion picture. A children’s
the ceiling impart the feel-
bathroom?
ing of butterflies in flight. It
Next time you are off on
also has a dynamic, lighted
an adventure consider the
dance floor that changes
details that surround you.
with the intensity of the
Snap a few pics or jot some
music and a colorful butter-
notes, you never know when
fly-shaped feature light on
you might want to incorpo-
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rate them into your own Pink
design scheme.
TRADE SECRETS
3D PRINTING:
COMPLETELY CUSTOM HOME DÉCOR by Karen LeBlanc
I
n the next few months, consumers will
says Jean-Jacques L’Henaff, vice president
depositing layers of material, including
be able to purchase the first commer-
of design at American Standard Brands.
rubber, plastic, paper, polyurethane-like
cially available 3D printed faucets with
The design of the faucets seeks a con-
materials, metals and more, to create an
intricate latticework and concealed
nection between the product and the user
object. The technology has been around
waterways that play with our perception
by reinventing the way that water is
for more than 30 years but only recently
of the traditional plumbing fixture. DXV
brought to them. Two of the designs incor-
has it surfaced in home décor. Affordable,
by American Standard is launching a trio
porate concealed waterways that converge
consumer-grade 3D printers now make it
of faucets printed in metal using a com-
just before reaching the faucet aerator,
possible to design and build a product at
puter-guided laser beam that fuses pow-
creating the illusion that water is magi-
competitive prices. The timing of 3D
dered metal into the shape of the faucet
cally appearing from the faucet. The third
printing couldn’t be better — in perfect
with high heat and pressure.
design achieves this connection by rein-
sync with our current culture of custom-
“These cutting-edge faucets will be
venting the experience of water in the
ization where consumers crave personal-
incredibly appealing to luxury customers
home, presenting water as a stream
ized products.
who seek authenticity from bespoke crafts-
bouncing on rocks in a riverbed.
One of its biggest draws is the ability to
manship. The combination of advanced
Once on the fringe of home fashion,
scale the mass production of customized
technology and a special butler finish
limited to the realm of hobbyists and pro-
products. It sounds like an oxymoron —
applied by hand make them truly unique,”
totyping, 3D printing, also known as addi-
customization and mass production; how-
tive manufacturing, is a technological
ever, 3D printing allows you to create an
force poised to revolutionize design and
object in mass without an injection mold.
manufacturing.
It’s often more efficient than standard
The DXV faucet is among the first 3D printed luxury home products to hit the
Just as the industrial revolution made
goes mainstream, producing furniture,
good design accessible through mass
fixtures and accessories for the home.
production, 3D printing is democratizing
“Additive manufacturing is currently a
design and decentralizing manufactur-
very niche market, but we also wanted to
ing. Now anyone with a spark of creative
understand it better since we believe it
genius can sketch it, scan it and 3D print it
will evolve rapidly toward more main-
into reality. The technology also gives a
stream applications,” Jean-Jacques says.
voice to emerging designers once limited
The plumbing products company debuted
by costly prototyping. Three-dimensional
its 3D faucet at the Fall 2015 High Point
printing offers the creative freedom to
Market, installing it in the first floor bath-
affordably experiment with new materials,
room of the Bienenstock Furniture
shapes and structures.
Three-dimensional printing works by INTERIOR APPEAL | ORANGEAPPEAL.COM
rial waste.
consumer marketplace as the technology
Library for guests to experience.
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manufacturing techniques with less mate-
Locally, digital artist Mark Leonard creates 3D printed decorative art and
TRADE SECRETS custom finishes for home interiors —
new tools of computer-
working with Central Florida companies
aided design and robot
such as Aztec Scenic Design in Maitland
crafters!” says Mark,
and Lusso D’arte in Orlando. “As far as
who works with CAD
interior design goes, I can see this main-
software and several
stream, minimalistic style taking a hike
3D printers to create
and more custom elaborate design becom-
the unique designs.
ing more reachable to the masses. What
He uses the technol-
used to take a long time to make can now
ogy to produce decora-
be made super fast using these fantastic
tive elements for custom cabinets, doors, walls, ceilings, staircases and surfaces. He also makes
Mark Leonard
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art pieces, prototypes and design samples
topography maps of the local area, designed
for interior designers. Prior to mastering
as art pieces. “We are looking at a future of
the technology, Mark crafted interior art
custom everything — where something
designs using mold-making and hand-
can be designed for the moment and then
carving techniques.
iterate and evolve with each passing
His latest projects include three decora-
moment. This is creating a technology
tive Italian “plaster” arched and dome
explosion. Not only are the big companies
ceilings, and a wall and ceiling that mimic
able to evolve tech faster, but now the
TRADE SECRETS common man can join in and make their ideas a reality for cheap,” he explains. After working with Mark on a largescale project — a 30' ceiling composed entirely of 3D printed parts — Orlando digital artist James Alday started his company, ImmersedN3D, to create 3D printable models and prototypes. “What’s great about 3D printing is we are really only limited by our imagination. Whatever we can dream up and create with CAD or modeling software can now come to life with precise dimensions and measurements on machines in our homes,” says James, who designs and prints vases and other decorative objects for the home. “Most notable of my designs are my twisted vase models and twisted skulls. These designs were created with a program called Fusion360, using a technique that I’ve since taught the community in several tutorial videos,” he explains. The vases and skulls are featured on popular 3D model websites and a few online 3D printing retail stores. He plans to start selling his designs on the popular maker/craft site, Etsy. As 3D printing continues its onward march from hobbyists to high-end design and home décor, well-known manufacturers are embracing its potential. The technology provides a better business model
Sculptures by James Alday
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Cabinets by Mark Leonard
by reducing the inventory pressures of mass production. Customized items can be printed on demand to fulfill consumer orders. Brands see it as an opportunity for consumers to interact with their products in a customizable way. For designers, 3D printing and modeling opens up a new marketplace where they can bring their ideas to life. “Now, you can create a final design or prototype affordably in the comfort of your own home. Once satisfied, you can spend the money to get it mass produced or made out of stronger materials,” James adds, who recommends the website Shapeways.com as a good starting point. The luxury 3D printed faucets are harbingers of the next generation of custom home décor. American Standard Brands plans to launch the new DXV faucets through an exclusive network of showrooms within the next 12 months at an estimated retail price range of $12,000 – $20,000. “The complete design freedom offered by 3D printing provides a nearly limitless spectrum of opportunities for future bath products, and the DXV design team is exploring the possibilities of this technology,” Jean-Jacques adds. For more information on local designers working with 3D printing, check out immersedn3d.com and aztecscenicdesign. com. WINTER 2016
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HARDWARE
Jewelry for your Home by Angela Gutekunst
Decorative hardware, often referred to as the jewelry for your home, is that last detail you can add to complete the design of your space and give it your
BALDWIN Couture knob BALDWIN Crystal knob
own personal touch. There are many styles and finish options available today to fit every budget. And the good news is, it’s ok to mix combinations of materials, finishes and shapes. Whether designing a new home or renovating an
HAMILTON SINKLER hammered brass knob
older one, decorative hardware adds
BRONZES DE FRANCE door knocker
finesse to your project.
SCHAUB & CO. Symphony collection
Fair Isle pull; solid polished brass, imperial shell, mother of pearl
WATERWORKS Ridley Collection pull
Avalon Bay Ribbon pull; solid brass, white mother of pearl with polished nickel finish
Heirloom Treasures pull; solid brass, jade, mother of pearl with dark green wash finish
Swans pull; solid brass with Monticello silver finish
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Heirloom Treasures round knob; solid brass, penshell and mother of pearl with Estate Dover finish
RESTORATION HARDWARE Andover register cover and Strande knob
HARDWARE
Local Sources: ARCHITECTURAL ELEGANCE 2920 E. Robinson St. Orlando 32803 407-228-8210 architecturalelegance.com
FERGUSON 1200 Alden Rd. Orlando 32803 407-893-5452 ferguson.com
ROCKY MOUNTAIN Flute, Mack and Hammered collections
HINGE 1506 N. Orange Blossom Tr. Orlando 32804 407-401-9112 hingevintagehardware.com
J. SHARONE’S 4550 W. Colonial Dr., #1 Orlando 32808 407-293-0772 jsharones.com
RESTORATION HARDWARE 400 S. Park Ave., #105 Winter Park 32789 407-622-1050 restorationhardware.com A selection of vintage knobs from Hinge SHERLE WAGNER Oval Daisy Door Knob and Semiprecious Classic Electrical Cover
TURNSTILE Leather and metal handles
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Angela Gutekunst is an Atlanta native with a B.S. degree in furnishings and interiors from the University of Georgia. Angela’s experience includes more than 25 years in the design profession. She is an Allied Member of the American Society of Interior Designers and Professional Member of the Interior Design Society. Angela started her award-winning interior design company in 2004 and travels to markets in High Point and Atlanta yearly to stay on top of the latest in home furnishings trends.
SHOWROOM SHOPPING Locally owned businesses in certain categories — particularly in the home appliance arena — are often rare. With the advent of the big-box electronic stores with their super deals and online machines, many consumers jumped on the price-centric frenzy only to be disappointed. Yet all the while Southeast Steel, a family owned and operated company, kept the customer service level high and the selection of the latest products quite large.
Stu Kimball and his son, Spencer
S
Southeast Steel Celebrates 75 Years
tu Kimball moved down to Central Florida nearly 40
you can program them from your phone or digital device. These
years ago to take the helm. “My wife was born and
are the new breed of smart appliances,” Stu says.
raised here. The weather up north was getting to be a
With kitchens becoming the more open center of the home,
little much and there was no one else in the family
consumers want customized appliances. In the past they may
who was interested in taking over the business from her father.
have bought everything from a single vendor. Now they want to
We started out more in building supplies and it evolved over the
pick and choose based on features. That explains the ongoing
years into appliances,” Stu says.
love for stainless finishes where different brands can still match
The company has been in downtown Orlando — though now
up. Whirlpool Kitchen-Aid is coming out with a black stainless
in their second location — the entire time. Stu feels the biggest
that has a matte finish. Samsung is also adding something simi-
changes in the appliance world have been related to new tech-
lar and GE has introduced its slate finish — a gray.
nology and the competitiveness. “Now with appliances every-
Refrigerators have become the electronic hub of the kitchen
thing is computerized and digital. People are doing more shop-
but cooking appliances have also come a long way with the intro-
ping on the internet because they can find everything — the
duction of multi-process options such as convection, induction
model number is the model number. You can compare features
and steam. Even the designs are evolving with French doors on
and prices,” he adds.
ovens and more customized sizing for specialty built-ins such as
Today Southeast Steel carries most of the popular brands, GE,
wine refrigerators.
Whirlpool, Kitchen Aid and Electrolux, including the higher
Stu’s son Spencer, who works with him in the business, will
end ones like Bosch, Sub-Zero, Thermador, Wolf and Viking, as
be traveling to the huge Consumer Electronics Show in January
well as specialty brands like U-Line. And although they cannot
to see the absolute latest in appliances. But the biggest trend
feature everything on the showroom floor, they can special order
here now is the growth in outdoor kitchens — something that
appliances, and the staff can knowledgeably answer question
Stu predicts will continue — with everything from pizza ovens
on-site.
to the American Muscle Grill that cooks with wood, charcoal,
“For example, with a dishwasher, they want the quietest
gas or infrared, all in one unit.
model. That’s why we sell the Bosch line. Now GE has a new
And if you think appliances are becoming more and more
refrigerator coming out that has a Keurig built in. We are wait-
Jetson-like, consider this — on the horizon is a refrigerator with
ing for that to come in. Many models have Wi-Fi capabilities and
cameras in it so you can view it from the grocery store to restock.
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Culinary Events
The chef from John Michael Catering demonstrates his skills on a Lacanche Range at the new Cabinetry Creations showroom
The team at Cabinetry Creations hosted a two-day design and culinary event celebrating clients and vendors, while raising awareness for Compassion Corner, an inspirational gathering place serving the homeless community in downtown Orlando. Guests enjoyed the latest in new designs from Sub-Zero, Wolf and Lacanche and a wine stroll along the treed pathway connecting both of the company’s showrooms. The evenings also included live entertainment and interactive chef demos in the custom kitchens.
CABINETRY CREATIONS, INC. 538 Virginia Dr., Orlando 32803 407-897-8988 cabinetrycreationsinc.com Far left: Cabinetry Creations designer and partner Sandra Agurto with Marianne Marsiano and Debbie Stuart Left: Cabinetry Creations partner Brendan O’Mahony with Mike and Lisa Armstrong
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SHOWROOM SHOPPING
USM Modular Furniture Celebration Sabine Schroeder, Ted Maines, Daniela Coletta, and Ana Bilski
Jeffrey Miller, Karin Grossman, Althea Miller and Gary Grossman
Courtney Karem, Donna Dowless and Carla Warlow
Ted Maines with Anne & Steve Deli
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Danny Humphress & Enrique de la Torre
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s the area’s exclusive seller of USM Haller and Kitos furniture, Ted Maines Interiors in Winter Park recently hosted a party to
celebrate the iconic brand’s 50th anniversary. The Swiss-based company’s designs are based on form following function, and the products have both residential and commercial appeal. The often colorful steel pieces ranging from shelving to desks to credenzas and nightstands have a timeless feel that make them equally at home in offices, kitchens, bedrooms and living rooms. A hallmark of modular systems, USM pieces are assembled using segmental elements and can be dismantled and reconfigured at any time. They can be organized individually and supplemented with new elements, even if the original furnishing was bought decades ago.
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A rendering of a showroom kitchen
New Home Design Center: A ONE-STOP SOURCE “WE
HAVE EVERYTHING —
countertops, cabinets, hardware, plumb-
He has been working on the concept and with vendors for almost a year.
ing, lighting, electric, A/C units and appli-
Among the exclusive lines Arteek will
ances — anything you need for your house
feature are Brizo plumbing fixtures; Ber-
you can get here. You deal with one per-
tazzoni stoves, ranges and cooktops; Ham-
son for selection, delivery and installation,
merton lighting; and Starmark cabinetry.
and get one invoice. We want to make it an
Arteek will also have their own brand of
easy experience for you from the start to
cabinets from a European manufacturer.
the end of the project,” says Ahmed Elba-
The company really wants to showcase
trawy, founder and president of Arteek
products not seen here before and offer a
Supply & Design. The new home showroom
range that is suitable for many tastes and
will have its official opening in February.
budgets.
Open to the public as well as the trade,
Design services will also be available
Arteek will carry products and lines not
on site. Customers can get kitchen and
available anywhere else in Orlando — and
bath renderings utilizing 2020 Design
they will be in stock at the 20,000-square-
software that produces realistic plans.
foot showroom that includes a hardware
Staffing is extremely important as well.
store. “To have high end cabinets and
“We want to have the best because it’s all
plumbing fixtures in stock is a little risky,
about the customer experience. We really
but we want customers to get what they
want to take care of our customers per-
want today and not have to wait,” he adds.
sonally. If we don’t have a product they
Ahmed believes the market will sup-
The showroom itself is being created
bringing something new to the area. This
as a comfortable space, thoughtfully laid
is a big-city concept. In Chicago you can
out, so customers can enjoy the process.
go to Studio 41; you find similar show-
Arteek’s official grand opening will be in
rooms in Soho and Dallas. We want to
February, but the showroom is scheduled
bring the concept here and plan to open
to be open for business in December.
within six to eight months,” he explains.
Brizo faucet designed by Jason Wu
want, we will go get it,” Ahmed adds.
port his concept. “I am confident we are
more stores — one in the Millenia area
A range of countertop options
“This has been a dream and we are making it happen,” he concludes.
Bertazzoni free-standing range
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BOHEMIANGALLERY When the luxurious Grand Bohemian Hotel opened in downtown Orlando in 2002, art was elevated to a whole new level. Between the vast personal collection of Richard Kessler adorning the walls and the opening of the Bohemian Gallery, art lovers had a lot to celebrate. And they still do. Currently there are Bohemian Galleries in several of the Kessler Collection properties, including Savannah, Asheville, St. Augustine, Charleston and Birmingham. We took a few minutes to catch up with Corporate Director of Retail Susan Smey to find out what’s new. La Cabane by Jean Claude Roy
The galleries were opened as a reflection of Richard Kessler’s love for art, so I assume many of the artists were some of his favorites. Which ones are still being represented in the galleries? French expressionist Jean Claude Roy,
Henry Von Genk, realistic painter (St.
of all mediums, and in February we’ll
Augustine); Stefan Horik, painter; Claudia
exhibit Stefano Cecchini. More details for
Herr, jewelry designer (Asheville); Greg
each gallery and their events can be found
Byrd, abstract expressionist painter (Orlan-
on our website, grandbohemiangallery.com
do); Ex Voto, vintage jewelry design; and
Will there be more dinners with the artists?
along with a host of international, regional
Bittersweet Jewelry Designers (all galleries).
and local artists. Some of Richard Kessler’s
How have the galleries grown over the years and what is planned for the future?
with the artists, and looking at hosting
favorites also include Stefano Cecchini (Italian wildlife realist), Mark Rohrig (South-
The art assortment, events, people and processes have all grown. We’re fortunate to
excited to elevate our events in 2016, and
west painter), Frank Castellucio (sculpture artist) and Christina Wyatt (painter).
have attracted very talented, skilled and
Beyond those artists how do you decide which ones to represent? And does it vary by location? We carry a core group of artists at each location that Mr. Kessler has hand selected. They include Jean Claude Roy, Stefano Cecchini, Mark Rohrig, Mitch Kolbe and Chris Sedgwick. In addition to that group of artists, our galleries carry new works by emerging local and regional artists. This is determined by the corporate gallery director and gallery directors. We’ve recently added new works by Jean Claude Roy, Greg Byrd, and later this December we’ll add new pieces by Sally Evans, Tom Sadler, Mitch Kolbe, Elizabeth St. Hilaire and Ellie Diez for our Native Florida Artists exhibit.
passionate gallery directors and consultants, which directly impacts our artists and gallery performance. Today we have six brick and mortar art galleries that host artist events each month, blending the hotel offerings such as wine receptions with the artists and private dinners designed by our executive chefs. The future of the Grand Bohemian Galleries includes a new website with SEO and Shopify options, cross promotion of art, music and cuisine at Kessler Collection hotels, and with our Savannah Power Plant slated to open in 2018, we’ll also expand the art experience with a Kessler art museum.
Many of the artists appear at the galleries for special events. Do you have a schedule of upcoming appearance events? Yes we do have monthly events at all gal-
Who are some of the newer artists?
leries. In December, Orlando will host
Licha Ochoa, glass artist (Charleston and
Native Florida Artists. And in January
Birmingham); Marilyn Sparks, painter
we’ll present our annual companywide
(Savannah,
Heart and Soul event that highlights art
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Yes! Each gallery is planning more dinners blogger breakfasts and artist talks. We’re celebrate our love for art.
With more and more online sources, how has the gallery business changed? Our gallery team and environment continues to evolve, taking what works so well and layering in a way that speaks to Richard Kessler’s vision. Just like our hotels, the gallery as a whole strives to build an environment that is inspiring, unique and memorable. Painting by Greg Byrd
What is the most exciting part of the business? The artists, without question! They’re all so unique and passionate about their craft. And at The Kessler Collection, where we truly live and breathe our culture “to build an inspiring place for our guests,” our host of artists make it easy. Truly we are the lucky ones; we have the opportunity to represent and sell works from very cool, smart, creative people.
Buying art pieces for your home is very personal so how do you advise buyers? Buy what makes you happy, really. Life’s short; we encourage all of our collectors to buy things that make you smile. Whether it’s a necklace from Ex Voto Vintage, Licha Ochoa glass, Marilyn Sparks or Jean Claude Roy fine art, it’s always about helping our clients achieve a happy place with their purchase or selection. We like to think we build meaningful relationships with our collectors. They let us in a window into their lives, sharing their birthdays, special dates, favorite vacations, family stories; so it’s important to us to treat that privilege with honest support in their purchases.
Are there any general trends emerging in art for the home? Yes, and the high point being purchases of fine art that make an impact on our collectors emotionally. They are classic that way — they select things that have or make a memory for them. They travel, live locally and abroad, so they collect items that hit an emotional cord or memory, perhaps a gift for a loved one. Recently one of our collectors purchased a Jean Claude Roy piece for her brother. She then brought him to meet the artist at the November exhibition and he signed and took pictures with the siblings. Our collectors are very special to us. Trends change, but our collectors are classics. WINTER 2016
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FLYING HORSE EDITIONS Introduces Orlando to the International Art Scene by Karen LeBlanc photographs by Stephen Allen
Flying Horse Editions in downtown Orlando is both a muse and mentor in the art of printmaking. The University of Central Florida collaborative research studio for visual artists is an international draw for visiting artists wanting to push the boundaries of their work and a chance for UCF art students to learn from the masters. Figurative painter Will Cotton came for the large lithography stone and produced a print that landed the cover of the ARTnews Summer 2015 issue. Artist Luis Gispert, known for his hip-hop culture infused works, discovered the hydraulic press and pioneered a new technique in art.
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ocated in The University of Central Florida’s Center for Emerging Media, Flying Horse Editions is the ultimate toolbox and creative
lab for printmaking. Its enviable collection of printmaking tools combines traditional techniques with modern technology to push the artist in new, career-defining directions. The studio has a collection of lithography stones, quarried from Bavaria;
Will Cotton
a letterpress with classic movable lead type and capabilities for etching copper plates; a silkscreen press that artists often combine with etching to create more tactile, dimensional works; and the hydraulic press. “I learned that Flying Horse Editions has a very large lithography stone, at 44x36 inches, and I had been wanting to work on a large stone for a while,” Will
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says. Flying Horse Editions owns the largest lithography stone in the Southeast. As a visiting artist, he explored new techniques and color combinations in the printmaking process that led to the creation of a 15-color lithograph that appeared in ARTnews. “Any good program like this is really about the people and the skills they bring to the table. Working with Flying Horse Editions was a privilege,” he adds. Luis Gispert, new to printmaking as a visiting artist, wanted to explore tactile, textured prints. Using the hydraulic press, he came up with the idea of creating images of crushed urban jewelry into a material that mimics asphalt. “Flying Horse is open to experimentation and rule breaking, allowing artists to develop and discover new techniques outside of traditional print techniques,” he says. He created prototypes at Flying Horse Editions that formed the basis of a solo exhibition at OHWOW Gallery in Los Angeles. “I have been working with gold chains for several years and was looking for a new, unexpected way to use them in the art making process. The idea was to figure out a way to draw and paint with the chains. By accident they were crushed and flattened under the press creating lines like in a drawing,” Luis explains. Flying Horse Editions invites artists to spend 10 days in the studio exploring new ideas and techniques in their art. “Established artists from around the country do a short-term residency and work with our staff and equipment to do projects that they normally couldn’t do in their studios. We help them push their practice to do things that they normally couldn’t do because they don’t have the access to these techniques,” explains Theo Lotz, director of Flying Horse Editions at UCF. He brings impressive credentials to the post as the former director of the UCF Art WINTER 2016
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there, he also created a series of prints through the lens of car windshields and rearview mirrors, drawing inspiration from film noir. Japanese artist Chie Fueki plays with anime imagery layering on puffy ink, bright colors and ornamentation, while glass artist Therman Statom experimented with silkscreen photos on commercial plate glass, a creative departure from his signature blown glass art. “It was a revelation that changed his whole process— this Gallery and Public Art Program, and prior
important for students to see how artists
ability to use photographic imagery on
to that curator of The Cornell Fine Arts
work in different ways,” he adds. Visiting
glass boxes,” Theo explains.
Museum on the Rollins College campus.
artists often return after their initial stay
“The excellent team at Flying Horse
to finish projects started at the studio.
Flying Horse Editions also collaborated on a book with abstract painter James
Editions is wholeheartedly supportive
A walk through the gallery reveals
Sienna, known for his systematic process
throughout the creative process and pro-
works by famous and established artists
of making art. Sienna illustrated his visu-
vides exceptional printmaking skills to
such as Thomas Nozkowski, an abstract
al algorithm in a book that takes people
realize artists’ visions. Not only do they
painter; Jason Middlebrook, who paints
through his process of creating a print of
make it possible for artists to create supe-
geometric patterns on lumber; Chuck
red and black perpendicular lines in two
rior quality prints, but they helped me to
Webster, an abstract painter who created
interconnecting patterns. The accordion
expand upon the ideas I came with for my
prints made of wood cuts and laser cuts;
bound book is reversible and an engineer-
residency,” adds Will, who is widely
and Tom McGrath, best known locally for
ing feat that caught the attention of the
known for his work as the artistic director
the colorful ceiling artwork in the Alexis
Museum of Modern Art, which included
for Katy Perry’s 2010 music video Califor-
& Jim Pugh Theater at the Dr. Phillips
it in a show. The book stands indepen-
nia Gurls, which was based on themes and
Center for the Performing Arts. He
dently and displays as a sculpture piece.
imagery from his paintings.
worked out of Flying Horse Editions to
Flying Horse Editions is open to the
create the silkscreen ceiling panels. While
public by appointment to view the gallery.
During his residency at Flying Horse Editions, Will made two lithograph print editions and several mono-prints, including a lithograph of a woman wearing macaroons on her head (the image that appeared on the cover of ARTnews). He has a solo show opening at the Orlando Museum of Art in March 2016 that features several of his prints completed at Flying Horse Editions. “Printmaking pushes artists to think about their creative process in new ways,” Theo says. The program also offers UCF art students internships, where they can work alongside the visiting artists and experience the creative process. “It’s really 38
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Prints by the visiting artists also are avail-
the recent ARTnews magazine cover, Flying
able to view and purchase online. Pro-
Horse Editions continues to build momen-
ceeds from the sale of prints benefit both
tum with artists worldwide. “I’m so proud
the artist and the studio.
of being able to put Orlando on the map in
Flying Horse Editions also has a mem-
the art world and on the radar of artists
bership program that funds its operating
who may have never thought of Orlando
budget. “We are supported by a group of
as a hot spot for creative research,” Theo
collectors who pay a membership fee. In
concludes.
return, they get three prints a year produced by our visiting artists. The $3,000 membership fee goes to support Flying Horse Editions and includes VIP access to artist receptions and workshops. Most of our operating budget comes from private donations and the membership program,” Theo explains. Membership is limited to a certain number and was sold out for 2015. The Will Cotton lithograph is one of the three prints that members received this year.
For more information, check out flyinghorse.cah.ucf.edu. Karen LeBlanc is host of The Design Tourist series. She travels the globe attending some of the world’s premiere design events in search of the latest trends, tastemakers and unique finds . Learn more at thedesigntourist.com.
Its profile amplified in the art world by
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DESIGN DILEMMA
POLISHING A
Mid-Century Gem For Jacki and Rob Hale, preserving their mid-century modern home in Orlando was a passionate project involving extensive research of the period and the family who originally built the home.
Rob and Jacki Hale at their backyard tiki bar.
A cozy sitting area between the kitchen and master bedroom houses more of the couple’s collections.
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The couple’s professional life certainly
For the Hales keeping the Klotz family’s
helped them in their personal pursuit.
influence intact was very important. Dr.
She is an architect who serves as a con-
Klotz was a physician and photographer,
struction manager at Hines and oversaw
and Harri, an artist in her own right, was
the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing
considered a catalyst for the Central Flori-
Arts project. He is a project management
da art world when she arrived here in
consultant who has worked extensively
1946 from New York. In the early ’60s she
with Disney and Wyndham Worldwide.
created a cooperative for local artists to
The 3,600-square-foot home was origi-
share their work and vision, and later she
nally built by Sorensen & Fletcher for Dr.
owned a gallery in the Cherry Plaza Hotel.
Solomon and Harriett (Harri) Klotz in 1957,
But the couple is probably best known
and is situated on a large triangular lot in
for their 300-piece collection of pre-
the Rose Isle neighborhood of Orlando.
Columbian artifacts, which they later
Driving by on the street the large house is
donated to the Orlando Museum of Art,
fairly hidden, making the trek to see the
and is currently part of the Art of the
property feel a little exotic and exciting.
Ancient Americas Collection.
The dining room features a floor-to-ceiling cabinet and pass-through to the kitchen.
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A large focal piece above the fireplace was created by William Westerhaven.
“We procured some of the artwork from
been made, all the windows have been re-
the Klotz estate so we could bring them
placed. The Hales try to only change things
back into the house. It seems like that’s
that are necessary. “It was hard to find
where they belong,” Jacki says. “The Klotz
windows in the same style. They are just
estate was holding some of the artwork
bare anodized aluminum and hardly any-
pieces but did not know what to do with
one makes them anymore. We had to do
them. They have let us continue to display
some things for energy efficiency,” Rob adds.
it here. We hope to buy them,” Rob adds.
Inside the home is a treasure of period
The couple bought the house seven years
features and furnishings. They had quite
ago and have been working on it little by
a bit but started collecting pieces as well.
little, inviting friends and colleagues in to
“When the right one comes along we buy
see the progress. “People are more aware
it,” Rob says. The couple ended up buying
of this style of architecture because of
the dining room table from 1618, a store in
Mad Men, but there are fewer and fewer
Ivanhoe Village that specializes in vintage
intact. We were actually in a bidding war
pieces, and found out it had been in the
with someone who wanted to tear it down
home originally. Rob gave Jacki an Eames
because it’s actually on two lots,” Rob
chair as a wedding gift.
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Most notably in the family room — that the couple has named their Out of Africa
In the entry more of the Hale’s art collection is on display.
DESIGN DILEMMA room — are William Westerhaven panels
Pearsall sofa — although a few pieces
above the fireplace. “He did Elvis’ jungle
have their original upholstery.
room and a room at the Playboy Mansion.
On the other side of the room there are
Those are individual panels carved with a
antiques mixed with mid-century furni-
chainsaw. It’s all done with a chainsaw.
ture. Most of the paintings on display are
When the house was originally built they
by the couple’s family members. Rob got
must have hired him. He was at the time
the dining room table and chairs from his
working on some tiki-style projects in
grandparents when they downsized. It
Daytona Beach. We just liked it,” Rob
included some very large Chippendale
explains. They both worked on Disney’s
chairs. “We ended up selling the chairs at
Animal Kingdom Lodge and have two of
an estate sale and it was kind of tough
the hotel’s original armoires as well as
because they were the chairs I grew up
photos Rob took when he was in Africa.
and sat in when the family gathered. We
The formal living room looks like it’s
went to a holiday event and the chairs
straight out of 1960s Palm Springs with
were there. Friends of ours had bought
walls of glass surrounding the large open
them,” he explains.
space. Some of the vintage furniture piec-
But for period aficionados the pièce de
es came from Chicago and Colorado, while
résistance might be the hidden bar that
others were found locally. And many have
pops open to reveal glasses, spirits, mixers
been recovered — including an Adrian
and even a sink. Cocktails, anyone? The glass-enclosed living room with appropriate period furnishings the couple has collected.
Top: The media room features more built-ins and a secret door. Bottom: A secret bar in the living room illustrates the home’s design for entertaining.
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The sculptures were done by Charne, the Klotz’s daughter who lived in the house.
The drawers and doors in the dining
throughout Central Florida] did the
room’s floor-to-ceiling built-in storage
design for the backyard. We have worked
cabinet open both ways so they can also be
on it but the structure was already here,”
filled from the kitchen. “It’s great. You can
Rob explains.
unload the dishwasher right into the
“We cleared out some space and made
shelves and drawers. The design was well
a seating area. The bar and furniture is
thought out,” Rob says. They have kept the
from Washburn Imports and we mixed in
original Thermador appliances, but plan
some IKEA plastic chairs,” Jacki adds. A
to re-do the countertops and backsplash.
little storage room holds all the cushions
Their media room holds several of the couple’s collections from dolls and mag-
and pillows when not in use. They are planning to re-do the pool deck soon.
nets to trip memorabilia. “Rob’s mom col-
There are a lot of desert influences in
lected owls so we have these in here as
the landscaping, reminiscent of Palm
well. We kept 250 out of her 700,” Jacki
Springs. “I have been re-landscaping
says. There are several built-ins as well as
toward that, partly for maintenance, but it
their family wall and a secret door.
also gives you that clean look,” Rob says.
The outdoor space is very large and
While the home may not end up on a
also teeming with mod elements. “The
historic register, it is quite a testament to
tiki bar was put in in 1969 when Foster
an era of architecture that is often over-
Conant [& Associates noted for their work
looked — and demolished.
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TOTAL TRANSFORMATION BRINGING THIS 1920S LAKE EOLA HEIGHTS HISTORIC DISTRICT HOME INTO THE 21ST CENTURY REQUIRED SOME COMPROMISE, AND LOTS OF IMAGINATION AND INNOVATION. THE HOMEOWNERS ENLISTED THE HELP OF ROB SMITH, OWNER OF E2 HOMES, AN AWARD-WINNING RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION FIRM WITH RENOVATION AND GREEN BUILDING EXPERTISE.
historic home gets modern makeover
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by Kate Slentz
kitchen and master bed-
The two settled on the current home
important to me and I probably could have
room upgrade turned into
because of the great property and layout,
saved on not going with the highest end
a full interior renovation
and added bonus — it wasn’t a bungalow.
appliances but I’m not regretting any-
that is a bright, modern
“When we started it was initially sup-
thing,” she shares. They worked with
marvel on the inside, while the exterior of
posed to be a kitchen remodel and it trans-
Aggressive Appliances to outfit the kitchen
the home maintained its historic charm.
formed throughout the process into a full
with everything from a warming drawer
It combines the styles of husband and
renovation. She always wanted the white
that she says she uses more than expected,
wife, who worked together with Rob to
kitchen. That’s how the whole idea started.
to an built-in coffee system, which she
make the home exactly what they wanted.
Then there was no stopping,” Rob says.
loves.
For her, it’s a dream home in a dream
“We just decided we were going to go
And when it came to the cabinetry, the
neighborhood. “My husband started his
big, or not go home, and do it right,” she
couple challenged Cabinetry Creations to
business just around the corner and I
adds. “We knew this was going to be our
craft a fun and functional space. The floor-
worked there, so at the end of the day
dream home and we were going to be
to-ceiling cabinetry continues behind the
we would walk the neighborhood,” she
staying here a long time so we wanted to
range area to create a pantry walk through
explains. “I loved the bungalow style but
make it the way we wanted it.”
and prep area. “I had to sacrifice. You’ll
my husband likes very contemporary.”
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“The kitchen was what was really
notice I don’t have a main dining room.
TOTAL TRANSFORMATION We had one in the former house with a large dining room table. I didn’t want that. I wanted a very large island that will accommodate easily five to six people,” she says. She enjoys serving and entertaining her guests directly from the island. The biggest engineering feat was the floating, four-sided fireplace in the main living area. “For me that was one of our most challenging and fun aspects,” Rob reveals. It was the husband’s idea, and he would push the boundaries on what they were doing and how they were going to do it. The original design featured two doorways and a double-sided fireplace. It didn’t pass through and impeded the space in the sunroom. “You can still feel like you’re part of the conversation over there so it works really well,” she says. While the design is clean and simple, striking details can be found everywhere, such as with the rock trough along the main entryway and in the hallway. “I can’t take credit for that,” she admits. “We saw this in another house in Thornton Park and fell in love with it. We were really excited when Rob said he could do it. And that’s what we love about working with him. At night, it’s just absolutely beautiful.” And the bright artwork really pops against the stark white walls. She worked with friend Rick Stanley at the Scott Laurent Collection in Winter Park. Everything on this project was carefully thought out, especially in the master bathroom. The idea was to take it from dark and dingy to light and bright, so the all-white theme was continued, and LED lights and high windows brightened the space. “I travel a lot so it’s a big difference when you’re used to this type of lighting,” she says. And again, the details are everywhere: extra cabinet space behind the mirrors on both sides; electrical outlets inside cabinets 48
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TOTAL TRANSFORMATION and drawers; heated tile flooring and towel
some challenges,” Rob says. “The floor
rack; touch and proximity hands-free
was not level because there was really no
faucets; smart toilet; and central vacuum
foundation under half the house. So with
system (which was installed throughout
everything we did we were able to incor-
the house).
porate new structural elements properly.”
While initial plans kept a lot of existing
“When we added the bathroom here
features, the homeowners ultimately
we discovered the balcony overhead that
decided to upgrade everything. “Being a
was added sometime in the ’90s hadn’t
historical home, we were expecting to find
been done up to snuff,” he continues. “The
whole roof wasn’t done properly and it had just been done so we had to re-roof and ended up reinforcing walls. But it gave us the opportunity to do things right.” “It’s all energy efficient,” she adds. “It’s really quiet for being located at a busy intersection. As far as our bills and the electricity it’s very economical.” Making the house structurally sound was important, but so was equipping it with the latest technologies. A new air conditioning unit, hot water heater and water softening and filtration system was added, as well as a whole-home security system with cameras. “Living downtown it’s nice that you can have the camera system and see what’s going on,” she says. The linen closet was converted into a technology closet that houses Sonos music systems and the entire internet and security network. “We’ve overhauled the whole brains of the house, bringing it up to date,” Rob says. “I think this is an important component of what we did to the house as far as a historic home.” Overall the interior renovation project took about 14 months and the couple has 50
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been enjoying their new home for about a year now. There are still some tweaks to be made and they want to tackle the courtyard and rooftop balcony. Rob really enjoyed working with the homeowners and being pushed to his limits. “That’s why we do what we do because we’re overcoming engineering challenges or building challenges and doing something we’ve never done before. It was a natural fit,” he shares. “It’s exciting to see the transformation.”
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FOOD & WINE
EATING UPPARIS by Chef Jamie McFadden
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CHRISTI ASHBY
aving lived in sunny Florida
time to relax and enjoy a comforting meal
then on a beautifully restored river boat,
for the past 25 years one
and most likely a glass of wine. After
particularly those of the Yachts De Paris
sometimes forgets that the
checking into our hotel we decided on bis-
and its Don Juan II Gourmet Dinner
rest of the world does not
tro fare for lunch and headed to Alain-
Cruise. It is a spectacular evening of sights
share in our vast array of sunshine, espe-
Ducasse’s Benoit, 20 Rue Saint-Martin
and flavors complemented with lovely
cially during the winter months. Arriving
(alain-ducasse.com). It was what I hoped
wines and gracious service. This is a must
in the darkness to Charles De Gaulle
it would be, an instant reminder of refined
do. The evening starts off with cham-
International Airport at 8:15 in the morn-
French cuisine — rich sauces, petite gar-
pagne and hors d’oeuvres in the salon, fol-
ing was an immediate reminder of why we
nishes and pure flavors. A perfect first
lowed by a five-course meal of fine French
originally chose to visit Paris in the win-
stop after an overnight flight.
cuisine. Before dessert is served you are
ter: guaranteed chilly weather; less
The magnificent estuary known as the
invited to step upstairs on to the deck for a
crowds; maybe a dusting of snow; and now
Seine River can be admired from so many
perfectly timed sighting of the Eiffel Tower
another — morning darkness. Who knew
different locales in Paris, but none better
as it puts on a five-minute sparkling light
how greatly appreciated the absence of early morning sunshine would be following late nights of delicious dining. Our winter escape plan was simple. Five days and nights of dining, site seeing and wine tasting. Obviously nowhere near the amount of time that should be allotted for this historically rich city. However, we knew that going in, and had no intention of trying to do it all in just a few days. An early morning arrival is the perfect segue way into what will be your first of many meals in France — lunch. And the French take lunch seriously, dedicating 52
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show. We enjoyed this experience so much
Wendy Lyn
and was a real high point for me due to the
that we would absolutely revisit the Don
fact that I have admired his talent since
Juan on our next Paris holiday (yachtsde-
first dining with him in 1996.
paris.fr).
Le Bistrot Paul Bert (18 Rue Paul Bert)
Having not been to Paris in 20 years I
was on our list to dine. However, obtaining
knew it would be next to impossible to
a reservation was challenging, but once
experience the local eating scene without
again, not for Wendy. One phone call and
the assistance of a local. Voila! Enter
we had an 8:30 dinner reservation on a
Wendy Lyn, founder and editor of The
Friday night. The bistro menu selections
Paris Kitchen. Her accolades include being
to the hidden hors d’oeuvre bar at L’Avant
redefined simple and flavorful, and the
named The Wall Street Journal’s Top Ten
Comptoir (9 Carrefour de l’Odeon, Left
restaurant was lively with locals. Order off
Culinary Guides in Europe; on the list of
Bank), where you must order the duck
the smaller chalkboard — you won’t regret
the Six Best Food Tours in the World by
confit hotdog. Next it was off to world
it. Cheers to our new foodie friend Wendy
Sunday Times Magazine; and kudos from
famous Chef Guy Savoy’s newly opened
Lyn who is awesome and would love to show
Travel + Leisure and USA Today.
oyster bar L’ Huitrade, directly across the
you her city. Merci beaucoup Wendy. Au
Get the picture? Wendy was our go-to
street from his flagship restaurant Guy
revoir until next time (thepariskitchen.com).
gal. We spent seven delicious hours with
Savoy (guysavoy.com). We had not been
Les Bouquinistes (53 Quai des Grands
her, bouncing from a cheese seminar and
seated 10 minutes when Chef Guy popped
Augustins) definitely did not disappoint.
tasting at the famous fromager Laurent
out of the kitchen to chat with his friend
A most sumptuous seared cod with
Dubois (47 Ter Boulevard Saint-Germain)
Wendy. This of course led to introductions
creamy risotto was the perfect light lunch
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FOOD & WINE after sleeping off our food coma from the previous day. Walking and site seeing set us on a course up to the 17 arrondissement and to the doorsteps of Lucien La Chance (8 Rue des Dames). Fourteen petite tables were bustling with Mediterranean flavors from the matchbox-size kitchen. The owner graciously waited on us and guided us through the chalkboard menu. A highlight for me
pagne, Trong Nguyen. The insight and
Reims or also called The Reims Cathedral;
was his wine recommendation, a Vin de
knowledge he shared with us about Cham-
followed up with hot tea and a cave tour at
Pays des Cotes Catalanes, which showed
pagne and the town of Reims was and is
Champagne Pommery, Trong continually
amazing minerality and what the French
priceless. Six of us enjoyed his company for
offered his assistance with photos, and left
refer to as vin naturals. It’s always a special
a nine-hour Champagne region tour, and all
us with gifts of postcards, wine glasses and
treat when you are able to interact with the
the details were attended to. From on-time
a photo video emailed to each of us. Many do
proprietor of a restaurant. I would highly
pickup at our hotel; continental breakfast; a
not realize that you can be in Champagne in
suggest a reservation.
delightful lunch at Au Petit Comptoir in
under two hours from Paris, and the folks at
I cannot mention often enough the num-
Reims (au-petit-comptoir.fr); a personalized
Paris Champagne Tour (parischampagne-
ber of most hospitable folks we encountered
tour and tasting at Jean Claude Mouzon, a
tour.com) are definitely the ones you should
during our short stay. Among the many
chilly yet insightful vineyard tour; a personal
allow to handle the details for this special
was our most gracious tour guide to Cham-
tour of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame at
day excursion.
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When Chef Joel Robuchon, who was
L’ Atelier in the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Reservations are required at L’Atelier
titled “Chef of the Century” by the guide
Paris, however, still has the original
de Joel Robuchon (atelier-robuchon-saint-
Gault Millau and also awarded the Meil-
plus a second location, and we were fortu-
leur Ouvrier de France in cuisine, decided
nate to snag a 10:30pm seat to observe the
If you have never been to Paris, or it’s
to give up on the stars many years back it
cuisiniers dance in the kitchen, turning
been some time since your last visit, I
made headlines around the world. He had
out amazing dishes. There are so many
would highly recommend a visit. The city
opted to scale back and open a more casual
flavor options on the menu, but I would
is clean, the hospitality is sincere, and the
dining establishment where all guests ate
suggest splurging on the chef’s tasting
history is breathtaking. Feel free to reach
at the kitchen counter. He called it L’ Atelier
menu which will give you a great insight
out to me should you need any more sug-
Joel Robuchon (5 Rue de Montalembert).
into the talent that is Joel Robuchon.
gestions in the City of Light. Bon voyage!
germain.com).
His interpretation of this style of dining was an instant success in Paris, and when he expanded this concept to New York City a few years back I was one of the first to dine at the newly opened restaurant inside the Four Seasons Hotel. It was a very memorable dining experience, and the inspiration for my BarJMe. Recently L’ Atelier in New York has closed indefinitely and is rumored to be relocating to
Jamie McFadden, Cuisiniers Catered Cuisine and Events founder and executive chef, credits his culinary education and travels throughout Europe and the United States for enabling him to build his successful business in Central Florida, based on a fresh-approach cooking style. After graduating from Baltimore’s International Culinary College and the La Varenne Cooking School in Burgundy, France, Jamie worked abroad under Master Chef Petter Timmins at the Park Hotel in County Cavan, Ireland. He is currently studying for his master sommelier designation.
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all about
ANTIQUES
There’s plenty of ways to find a piece of the past at these upcoming events.
RENNINGER’S ANTIQUES EXTRAVAGANZA
January 15-17, 2016
Three times a year, Renninger’s hosts the Antiques and Collector’s Extravaganza at Renninger’s Antique Center and Fleamarket in Mount Dora. Nearly 800 vendors from all
The Carousel Emporium
over the country come in to set up and sell out in the show field, in the antique center, and under the pavilions. The extravaganza will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8am – 5pm. Admission is $10 on Friday, $6 on Saturday and $4 on Sunday, or you can purchase a three-day pass for $15. More information is available at rennigers.net.
THE CAROUSEL EMPORIUM AUCTION HOUSE
January 23-24, 2016
The Carousel Emporium, purveyors of antiques, fine art and jewelry will be opening an auction house run by Above and Beyond Auctions in January 2016. This new auction facility will be located in the back of The Carousel Emporium’s 2,500-sqaure-foot building at 2000 Alden Rd., Orlando. Central Florida auctioneer Keith Fernandez (#AB3304/ AU4505) will be offering antique and contemporary furniture, glass, pottery, rugs, lighting, art, jewelry and home accents during his bi-monthly auctions. The inaugural auction at The Carousel Emporium will be Sunday, January 24 at noon. Preview will be Saturday, January 23 from 2-6pm and Sunday from 10am to noon. For more information visit carouselemporium.net or aboveandbeyondauctions.com.
34TH ANNUAL ANTIQUES VINTAGE AND GARDEN SHOW February 19-21, 2016
Council of 101 invites you to enjoy the inspiration and nostalgic sophistication of the 34th Annual Antiques Vintage and Garden Show at the Orlando Museum of Art. This event will feature collectibles, original art, fine jewelry, silver, porcelains, ceramics, textiles, florals, furniture and a vast array of unique home and garden décor. Some of the nation’s most reputable dealers will be on-hand to showcase sought-after merchandise and share expert tips. Best-selling author and lifestyle expert India Hicks will be in attendance opening day of the event for book signings, a special presentation and a VIP experience. Special events include appraisal opportunities, a Mystery Home Tour and guest speakers. There will also be an Opening Night Preview Part on Thursday, February 18. The show will be open Friday and Saturday from 10am – 5pm and Sunday from 11am – 4pm. Tickets are $10 and include general admission to the Orlando Museum of Art exhibits. For more details visit omart.org.
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ROOM by ROOM
Area designers share details about some of their favorite rooms.
BE D R O OM This bedroom is a shining example of interpreting neutrals with a “twist.” Tonal stripes create a simple, yet striking, backdrop, while the pop of ginger orange keeps the room from being anything but bland. The blend of textural items — from nail head chests to silky faux bois area rug — and organic, rattan lighting pendants (in lieu of traditional lamps) combine to create an especially warm and inviting space.
DESIGNER: Masterpiece Design Group
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K I TC H E N This featured kitchen is part of a total renovation of a 1960s Winter Park lakefront residence. The goal was to create an oversized kitchen space that would appear minimalistic in its design, yet have the functionality needed for a family who enjoys entertaining. The custom cabinetry we designed was beautifully executed by Cabinetry Dynamics. The soaring original wood ceilings remain intact, lending to the organic feel throughout the entire home. White walls and black, large-format porcelain tile floors provide the perfect backdrop for the homeowner’s extensive modern art collection.
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L I V IN G R O OM Our vision for this space was to create a warm, complex living room that displays an appreciation of texture, art and furniture with historic, interpretive detailing. The density and depth of materials convey a space that is both elegant and inviting.
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L I V IN G R O OM For this living space, we opted to take an unconventional approach and take advantage of the unique flow of the room. The incredible windows surround the space, so we positioned the seating so that every view could be appreciated. The space also lends itself perfectly to a more conversational area, so we chose arm chairs that would leave the space open and complement the fireplace as the focal point. The arrangement creates an inviting space for a cozy, intimate place to gather.
DESIGNER: Megan Morris, MHM Staging, Design & Events
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L I V IN G R O OM This luxurious living room combines a collection of antiques and a pair of cream Donghia sofas surrounded by white Venetian plaster walls. Subdued neutral tones create a bold background for the large abstract painting. It is a very striking space but also comfortable.
DESIGNER: Betsy Godfrey, Godfrey Design Consultants, Inc. Photograph by Kim Sargent
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OFFICE My client wanted a functional, but unique office — a space to get inspired. The With the Four Hands one-of-a-kind desk made with recycled airplane material and matching chair, custom-made bookshelves for storage and Candice Olson rug, this office has an elegant, industrial feel.
DESIGNER: Francia Fusik, All In One Decorating Solutions
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SITTING AREA For this transitional seating area, our client was looking to create a modern, sophisticated space to relax. We went with an assortment of classic neutral tones, balancing them amid different prints and textures with abstract artwork from Leftbank and a floral rug from Japur. To add a little glamour, we chose a mirrored console from Hooker Furniture and glass lamp from Currey & Company. We finished off with a cream armchair, also from Hooker Furniture, and a pop of stripes with a custom Kravit pillow.
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SOMETIMES A SETTING IS JUST TOO PERFECT TO TURN DOWN EVEN WHEN THE HOUSE IS NOT JUST RIGHT. FOR A FAMILY FROM VENEZUELA THE LURE OF THE LAKESIDE LOCALE CONVINCED THEM TO SEE THE POSSIBILITIES IN THE OUTDATED FRENCH COUNTRY HOME.
“WE CREATED A TOTALLY DIFFERENT DESIGN FROM WHAT I BUILT IN 1989. This couple loved the beautiful lakefront — it is really close to the water — but wanted a different house. Although we kept the gables and parts of the exterior that would fit, we went away from arches to more square edges and rectangles to make it contemporary. But the challenging part was when the homeowner wanted the front entry to face due east in the feng shui style,” says Linda Pellegrini, Pellegrini Homes. By changing the front entry it really changed everything. It was angled and brought forward which actually made it much bigger. There was a 20' ceiling in the main living room area that was typical at the time the home was constructed.
Opposite: From the front door there is a gallery with encaustic paintings that flows right into the living room. The striking lacquered credenza piece resembles a drop of water rippling, a nod to the lake just outside. Above: In the living room the book-matched marble and asymmetrical surround create a very stunning focal point. Furnishings came from all over but much of it was sourced in Miami.
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But by adding the second floor over the foyer it made space for another family area upstairs. “We closed in the ceiling at 12' and were able to put a bedroom above it. We also pushed out the living room and bedroom encompassing what was a balcony on the back of the house. The floor-to-ceiling glass was added. Basically it was a total gut. It did not start out that way but This page: The dining room with views to the lake features a piece of art the couple loved and brought with them. For added interest the lighting — three separate ring fixtures — were hung at different heights.
as we got into it there were some things about the house that needed to change significantly — although we did not change the location of the stairs or placement of the plumbing fixtures in the bathrooms,” she adds. In addition to Linda, the team included
Opposite: The joyous music room features a Boy Kong art installation that incorporates the playable piano in a novel way.
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architect Terry Irwin and interior designer Jose J. Cabrera, C L Studio, Inc. who initially got the call from the South American clients.
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“When these clients were looking for a designer they were really just searching for someone who was bi-lingual. A lot of clients moving here from South America find me for that reason initially. They can use me to help them communicate with the architect and builder,” Jose explains. Their challenge was to take the traditional home and give it a modern twist while taking full advantage of the lake views. This spread: The totally redesigned kitchen, by Sandra Agurto, Cabinetry Creations, is sleek and high functioning for the family. A new area of interest — the wine room — now encased in glass was a tiny powder room. Even the stairs have glass railing walls to further add to the lightness of the home.
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But it was quite dated. “There were handpainted murals on the ceiling with darker finishes and lots of brown leather. It was very much in style at the time it was built. But the lot was amazing. The client really directed us in a modern traditional aesthetic — just really cleaning everything up. We added a lot of sheet glass windows to open
up the views to the lake. But everything had a little more of a modern feel,” he adds. The family with three children makes the Isleworth property their primary residence but the husband has a business in Venezuela so they do travel back and forth. The process started with the architect and other things were added having to do with the interior detailing including lighting. The design was kept very clean — tone on tone without a lot of embellishment. “The couple had a lot of art so we wanted to make it the showcase inside — almost like a gallery. We did bring in some new art, many pieces from local artists, as well as the furnishings. The big 3D mural in the space off the living room is by Boy Kong and incorporates the piano that had sentimental value but did not really work
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with the décor. We had to figure out how to make it work with the new look so it became an art installation [the piano is still playable] that appears to push out of the wall. The seating pieces were purchased first and then the art was created to match,” Jose explains. The living room, a favorite of both Jose and Linda, has four simple chairs and a sofa that let the stunning fireplace and surround take center stage. “When we installed the book-matched marble it created a V which was fitting considering the family’s home country. The fireplace surround is faceted and not symmetrical which also adds some drama and interest. When you walk into the living room from the foyer it creates an illusion of perspective. I always like to use better things but fewer 70
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of them and that really happened in this room,” Jose says. There is more dramatic flair in the dining room with the three lighting rings overhead that were originally used in commercial installations. LED lights line the inner circles creating the halo glow. “We used three of them at different levels to make it more interesting. The couple did own the art that is in the room — it was a piece they really loved. It has a kind of Basquiat feel to it and it was one of my favorites as well. It’s not always easy when the homeowners already have a lot of art, but in this case it worked very well,” he continues. In the master bedroom the soothing cocoon retreat is punctuated by some whimsy like the red Murano chandelier and footed side table. Most of the color throughout the house comes from art and rugs, and the special chandelier is a nod to the wife’s love of red. As for the fun side table, Jose says, “I am a big fan of John Dick-
Opposite: The master bath is a timeless classic with Calcutta gold marble, white matte soaker rub and white lacquered cabinets. In the master bedroom the soothing tones are complemented by the red Murano glass chandelier and colorful artwork. This page: The home’s exterior now reflects a more modern aesthetic with the redesigned front entry. On the backside the pool area has a new summer kitchen and a very Zen feel with cut concrete and river rocks.
inson furniture from the ’70s. Everyone calls that the Fred Flintstone table, but Sutherland Furniture has the rights to the mold from Dickinson’s estate so they are the only ones who can replicate it. The originals can go for up to $30,000 at auction.” The project took about a year and a half to complete as the family was traveling quite a bit. “The good thing was between Skype, emails and regular phone communication we were able to continue. And when the client trusts you it really makes it easier to just go for it and get things done. Together we started and finished with a vision. This is just an updated version of classic styles,” he explains. As it turned out the couple did not see a lot of the progress on-site, but when they finally arrived to move in they were quite pleased with the final results. WINTER 2016
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A HOME CAREFULLY CURATED AND CULTIVATED OVER TIME DOESN’T CLING TO A CERTAIN STYLE OR DECADE. BUT IT TAKES VERY COMMITTED AND PATIENT CLIENTS TO ACHIEVE THE DESIRED COLLECTED EFFECT. INTERIOR DESIGNER MARY MARGARET VASQUEZ, CASA V INTERIORS, PREFERS TO WORK THIS WAY — EVEN IF IT TAKES YEARS. 72
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actually started working with this family on their previous home. This house is on the same street, they just needed more room so they bought this one
that was built in 1951. It was owned by the original builder and he had added on to it and done some other renovations over the years. But it wasn’t quite my clients’ taste so we have spent six or seven years slowly going through the house,” Mary Margaret says. No major structural changes needed to be made and only the kitchen got a little makeover. Some beams were added and the ceiling was heightened. But the size of the house has fit the family well and additions have not been required. As for the interior décor, Mary Margaret says, “I do not care for the look where it seems a decorator came in with the truck and just unloaded everything. But this couple was happy taking their time to find what they liked and to do it right. So that’s why we have done it one or two rooms at a time.” FLOODED WITH NATURAL LIGHT, THE FORMAL LIVING ROOM HAS A RELAXED, LIVED-IN FEEL WITH THE COMBINATION OF ANTIQUES AND NEWER OR REFURBISHED FURNISHINGS. THE TABLES AND CHAIRS KEEP IT AIRY WITH EXPOSED LEGS THAT DRAW YOUR EYE TO THE SISAL-COVERED FLOOR
Yet getting what the clients wanted has been a work in process that has been done in multiple stages. “At one point we did the kitchen and family room, then we moved on to the master bathroom, continuing on. During every project I tried to incorporate both the husband’s and wife’s styles. With the master bathroom in particular he wanted the white marble and steam shower — kind of a Four Seasons spa-like bath — and she loves colorful tile
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THE PRETTY SITTING AREA IS A CALM AND PEACEFUL PLACE WITH SIMPLE FURNITURE AND A GARDEN STOOL
IN THE MASTER BATH A COMBINATION OF TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY STYLES WORK WELL WITHIN A FAIRLY NEUTRAL PALETTE
A LAUNDRY ROOM SHOULD BE JUST AS SPECIAL AS THE REST OF THE HOUSE AND THIS ONE HAS LOTS OF FUN TOUCHES FROM THE COLORFUL TILE AND LATTICE CABINETRY TO THE SOFT DRAPES UNDER THE SINK
so we used a silvery tile in the water closet. We pretty much took that approach throughout the house by melding their styles,” she explains. Although most rooms have been completed there may still be some tweaks and updates in the future. The couple has three children, two of whom are in high school, so before long they may be moving out. “And that would give us some room to expand the master bedroom into a full suite. And there are smaller things like adding woven shades here and there — little touches,” she adds. The living room is very light and European feeling. The couple had some European antiques that were included and much of the furniture has exposed legs so you can appreciate the floor and the lightness
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of the room. The open, wrought iron chandelier combined with the tall ceilings makes it very airy. And to take full advantage of the beautiful windows an upholstered window seat was added. The beautiful Jamali art piece really stands out in the quiet space. “My job was really to fill in with what they had and make some updates. The large chair we had purchased for the previous house. And the pair of chairs we had recovered in a zebra print for the last house as well. They really only ordered one new thing for that room but it is one area where we will add the woven shades,” she explains. In the dining room, the columns are original but Mary Margaret took out some of the “fussy” trim in a few places. The sconces were added and she wanted to highlight the Hal McIntosh painting — the couple has quite a few of his paintings. They had the antique dining room set, but Mary Margaret changed out the fabrics. “We tried to give a fresh twist to the antiques and clean everything up. It’s a matching set so it could look a little frumpy. The host and hostess chairs got a more luxurious fabric to break up the monotony. And there is nothing else in that room really,” she says. The most recent project done last summer was the laundry room. It was a very dark galley space — there are no windows. And the owner wanted to incorporate her desk in there to have more of an office. “Again she loved the colorful tile so we included that on the wall. That is all her room. The lattice-door cabinets were done to continue from the family room and keep it airy. It also added some interest,” she explains. In the family room the eye-catching tile surround was created by a California
THE DINING ROOM COULD BE A MONOTONOUS, HO-HUM SPACE, BUT THE DINING SET IS FRESHENED UP WITH NEWER UPHOLSTERY AND INTERESTING ACCENTS
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artist Mary Margaret has previously worked with. Everyone felt it was a worthy splurge for the room, and it and the little religious niche are the highlights so the TV is off to the side. The linen velvet on the sofa wears very well so it was a good choice for a much-used piece. “The dogs try to get up there every chance they can. It has held up well. It shows some crushing and movement but that’s okay. The sofa is new; the tables; pair of comfy armchairs we added. Pretty much everything is new in there,” she says. Even the bookshelves look like they have been filled and arranged over time. Back in the master bath, even though the palette is simple, there are some elegant features such as the mirror in a warm silver with black accents. “We had Busby Cabinets make a beautiful storage piece painted by Aztec Scenic Designs. It looks like an old, Italian piece — that was the inspiration. And it’s screened so you can see in. The long towel bar accents the open space below the sinks and is a little more contemporary. And the counter is cantilevered for some added interest,” Mary Margaret continues. Elsewhere in the house, a vignette in the master bedroom shows a quiet sitting area for reading or relaxing. “It’s a pretty little area that looks out onto the pool through French doors. We added a little color at the bottom of the drapes for the wife,” she adds. Mary Margaret’s approach is right in sync with the needs and wishes of her clients. “I try to give them what I think will look great and also makes sense for the house and the way they live. I try not to do anything too trendy that we will regret. I don’t want to push my clients too far. They are lovely to work with,” she concludes.
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THE FAMILY ROOM IS PLAYFUL AND COMFORTABLE WITH THE MIX OF FABRICS ON THE CHAIRS AND SOFA, AS WELL AS THE VARIETY OF TEXTURED TABLES. THE HIGHLIGHT IS THE TILE SURROUND WHICH BRINGS IN SOME COLOR WINTER 2016
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CUCCIAIONI PHOTOGRAPHY Cool, coastal, casual and custom best describe a relaxing family retreat on Lake Down in Windermere. The entire design team, including architect Randall Slocum, builder Charlie Clayton, interior designer Kristen LeSchander and landscape architect Joe Knight, collaborated to give the homeowners exactly what they wanted.
The backyard slopes down to the lakefront and features lots of spaces for taking in the views. In the large family room comfort was the key design element with casual furnishings and finishes. But there is no shortage of details from floor to ceiling.
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e bought a lot that had an existing home on it and the original plan called for us to do a remodel. So we worked
with an architect on that and the plans came back in way over budget to a point where we could build something for the same amount of money. So we decided to go with new construction because there were still some things with the remodel we did not quite like,” explains homeowner Dan Kitts. Architect Randall Slocum gave the Kitts a list of builders he recommended and Charlie Clayton (Charles Clayton Construction) was on the list. The couple had previously built a home in Keene’s
For Charlie it was all about building the perfect house while
Pointe so they were familiar with the process. They were very
taking full advantage of the expansive lake shoreline. “The views
impressed with how Charlie attacked the quote. “There is just so
were just spectacular and we tried to put together a good remod-
much legwork and detail that goes into it. When he came out for
eling plan but it just didn’t make economic sense. Many of the
the first meeting he brought all his subs. There were so many
elements in the house including windows and view lines were
trucks out front my neighbors joked that I was going into the
parallel with that of the old house. The elevation, with the height
used pickup business. But it did get everyone engaged in the
off the lake, let Joe Knight really do some amazing things in the
project from the beginning. Charlie’s oversight and intensity
backyard. The way the home and pool cascade down to the lake
continued throughout the entire process,” Dan laughs.
is just beautiful,” Charlie says. The Kitts even sacrificed a pool bath because they did not want to lose any of the view. That bath ended up in the game room to keep more window access across the back of the house. “We definitely wanted a custom home. Our previous home was custom but it was actually modeled on a Street of Dreams home we had seen some years before in Lake Butler Sound. The floorplan on that had already been determined and we just made tweaks as we went along. With this house it was all about how do we take advantage of this lot,” Dan explains. The homeowners felt very lucky to have a great group of professionals working on their
There is plenty of space for resting, retreating and recreating in the backyard. It includes an amenity-laden pool deck surrounded by lush landscaping. On the back of the house a screened-in porch houses the summer kitchen.
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project. “Charlie recommended Kristen LeSchander and in all honesty that’s how it’s all worked. Randall Slocum gave me Charlie. Charlie gave me Kristen. And Charlie also recommended Joe Knight, the landscaper. One of the key
In the kitchen a large wrap-around counter can easily seat six. And behind the barn door is a working kitchen where meals can be prepared and any mess can be hidden. The elevated dining room was designed for usage with comfortable furniture.
things that makes the property is the view out of the back of the house. When Randall did the design he put a pool in and outdoor fireplace and everything. It looked nice but when Joe saw it he found an opportunity to take the pool area and use the retaining wall — because the house is on a slope down toward the lake — as the actual fence barrier that was needed around the pool by code. Now when we look out of the back of the house from the yard to the lake we are not looking through a fence. It was these little details that make me feel fortunate — like we got the ‘A’ team,” Dan says.
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But Charlie credits the homeowners for directing the group
The couple was clearly very involved in the process. Their
and says, “The team is really important. First you have to get to
previous home was Mediterranean so they wanted to get away
know the owner and get their vision, and then assemble your
from that. “With this project the lines were much cleaner. The
team around that. The beauty of Central Florida is there is a
colors were much clearer and fresher. With both the interior
wealth of talent here and that’s the fun part of it.”
and exterior we wanted this to be a total departure from what they were coming from,” Kristen LeSchander says. Part of that departure was leaving formality behind. “We wanted everything to have a relaxed feel. But they also wanted little nods to the past. They wanted clean but not too contemporary. The house was designed so pretty much the moment you walk in the door you capture that awesome lake view. So we worked with colors coming off of the lake — very watery,” she adds. The master bath has a herringbone pattern flooring with a marble shower. In the master bedroom serene greens were used and the homeowners can look out onto the pool deck and beyond.
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“Some of the spaces are not completely done yet — the art and accessories have not been placed yet. Among those are the guest bedroom with an adjoining bunk room that was designed for visiting families — it’s perfect for adult children with grandchildren — with a shared bathroom between the spaces,” Kristen concludes.
If you look closely you will begin to notice the extensive interior detailing. “For the interiors we got to do a coastal contemporary with a little Northeastern twist to it. The woodwork in the home — ceilings, wainscoting, micro-beveled wood floors — was very much part of the design. The colors Kristen picked are very soothing and the layout of the floorplan that Randall put together flows really well,” Charlie explains. Indeed as you move from room to room there are repeating elements that not only give the home a cohesive feel, but also a very calming feel. “I love the way the dining room turned out. And I really love the great room as well. It has the big rustic table and I think it really achieved what the owners were looking for — a comfortable place to sit, look out, and be with their kids,” Kristen says. The attention to details can be seen in the dining room with lit urns on the console giving the room a soft glow. The area is elevated from the kitchen and, again, has a beautiful view of the lake. “We wanted to make it a usable room where people wanted to sit and enjoy it. The collection of photography is by Dan. He took the photos of all kinds of architectural elements in historic
A guest suite with full bedroom and bunk room offers a quiet respite for visiting families. The extensive woodwork throughout the home adds to the coastal appeal.
Windermere. I took some of them and had them framed by a gallery,” she adds. Even though there is a lot going on in the kitchen, it still looks very clean. “The quartzite countertops and the glass subway tile in a vapory blue were accented with the shiplap. We spent a lot of time on the cabinetry — especially the inset cabinet details — as it was very important to the Kitts. We wanted it to be very true and authentic with the overall tone,” she explains. Although the family has been in the home for more than a year, there are still some areas being worked on and added to.
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LAST LOOK THE CAPEN-SHOWALTER HOUSE:
A New Beginning
Historic preservation hit a new high note with the official opening of the Capen-Showalter House on the grounds of Winter Park’s Albin Polasek Museum. And it took the efforts of hundreds of supporters and a large barge to make it all possible. The 1855 home was scheduled to be demolished before The Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens, Winter Park History Museum and the Friends of Casa Feliz spearheaded efforts to raise $450,000 in four months to finance the relocation. In October the 4,200-square-foot home officially opened for visitors. Filled with museum offices, history exhibits, artworks, collections from the Polasek Museum, it is also available for workshops, meetings and special events.
Above: The Capen-Showalter Home in its original setting. Right: Split in two the home made a barge trip across Lake Osceola to its new site. Below: The renovated home in its new location on the grounds of the Polasek Museum.
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