The 2015 Red Cross Designer Show House Presents
La Florentia aka The Birthday Cake Castle One 5th Avenue South, Lake Worth, FL 33460 PREVIEW PARTY Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2015 Time: 6:00pm–8:30pm Admission: $200 DESIGNER SHOWHOUSE Thursday, March 5–Saturday, April 4, 2015 Monday- Saturday: 10:00am-4:00pm Sundays: Noon-4:00pm General Admission: $35 Groups of 10+: $25 Tickets must be purchased at the door. Cash, check, and all major credit cards accepted. To ensure our guests can enjoy a full tour of the home, last entry will be permitted at 3:30pm daily.
LUNCHEON AND LECTURE WITH ALEXA HAMPTON Date: Friday, March 6, 2015 Location: Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, Manalapan, FL For more information please contact Analisa Muti at (561) 650 9133, or analisa.muti@redcross.org
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Letter from the General Chairmen
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Letter from the Board Chairman & Chief Development Officer
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American Red Cross Regional Board of Directors
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American Red Cross Palm Beach Leadership
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A Look Back
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La Florentia, The Birthday Cake Castle’s History
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The 39th Settler, A Profile of G. Sherman Childs
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Addison Mizner, The Man Who Inspired Palm Beach
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The 2015 Show House Designers
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Thank You
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Letter From The General Chairmen
Dear Friends of the American Red Cross, As we celebrate our 39th year, it is with great pleasure that we present the 2015 American Red Cross Designer Show House. We are pleased and honored to be serving as General Chairmen for this illustrious event. We extend a warm welcome to our new designers who continue to contribute their time and talent. This year we revisit a beautiful Mediterranean style house, designed by Addison Mizner’s protégé G. Sherman Childs, called La Florentia, nicknamed The Birthday Cake Castle. Designers’ careful eye to detail, scale and proportion is truly represented in every space. It is our hope that you will find the designers’ interpretations inspirational as well as educational, as this is a true hallmark of the interior design profession. We would like to thank our homeowners, Scott Levine and Jeniffer Mora, who have generously donated their house for our event. Your participation as our guest is a tremendous support for the local efforts of the American Red Cross. Your contribution brings education and awareness to our community as well as bringing life-saving services to those in need. On behalf of the American Red Cross and the 2015 Designer Show House team, we thank you for your continued support.
Bill Kopp, Mimi Masri, and Stephen Mooney General Chairmen 2015 American Red Cross Designer Show House
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Letter from the Board Chairman & Chief Development Officer
Welcome Friends & Family of The American Red Cross, We are very proud to present the 39th American Red Cross Designer Show House. As you are about to experience this spectacular 1925 Mizner-style home, we hope that you will also join us in celebrating all that the American Red Cross does for our community and beyond. We wish to offer a very special thank you to the Show House designers, committee members, our corporate partners, and all who give so much of themselves to the humanitarian mission of the Red Cross. Across our South Florida Region we respond every 20 hours, on average, to one of our neighbors in need, meeting their immediate physical and mental health needs. We also work year-round to make sure we are prepared for any event that comes our way. This includes the ability to shelter some 100,000 people, in the Greater Palm Beaches alone, when a major hurricane looms off our shores. We also empower friends and neighbors to save lives through a variety of training courses including first aid, childcare, and lifesaving CPR. Volunteers stand ready to assist military families who need to connect with loved ones overseas, or a soldier who requires medical care to transition back to active duty. The American Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian network with 13 million volunteers in 187 countries. Working together, we help respond to disasters, build safer communities, and educate future humanitarians. Through your support of our annual event, you help ensure that the American Red Cross is there when needed most. Thank you! Jeanne Pidot
Board Chair, Greater Palm Beaches South Florida Region
Amy Mauser
Chief Development Officer South Florida Region
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Board of Directors Pam Begelman Edward B onder Jim Bronstien Janet Croom, Esq. Marc Gaylord, Esq. Te d H a r t l e y Kenneth Ket tner R o b e r t L e i d y, J r. Michael Lue Susan Melians Neil Merin Susan Miller Frank Pilot te, Esq. Stephen Purnell R e v. D r. R o b e r t R e a s e Kenneth Ringe Zachary Shipley Wa l l y Tu r n e r L a m b e r t v a n d e r Wa l d e S t e v e Wa s s e r m a n
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Leadership Show House Chairmen Honorar y Chairman Alexa Hampton
General Chairmen Bill Kopp Mimi Masri Stephen Mooney
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A Look Back
As we bring you the 2015 American Red Cross Designer Show House, we would like to take a moment to thank the past chairmen. Without their dedication and passion, it would not be the success it is today. 1976 General Chairman: Mrs. Walter S Gubelmann Preview Chairman: Mrs. Harold P. Whitmore 1977 General Chairman: Mrs. Walter S. Gubelmann Honorary Preview Chairman: Mrs. Harold P. Whitmore 1986 General Chairman: Mr. & Mrs. Donald Carmichael Honorary Preview Chairmen: Mrs. Harold P. Whitmore & Mrs. Walter S. Gubelmann 1987 Executive Committee Chairman: Mrs. Donald Carmichael Honorary Chairmen: Mrs. Harold P. Whitmore & Mrs. Walter S. Gubelmann Design Chairman: Mrs. Joseph H. Jones 1989 General Co-Chairmen: Mrs. Edward Alexander, Mrs. George Bateson & Mrs. Mosse Hvide Honorary Chairman: Mrs. Helen Boehm 1990 General Chairman: Ms. Mary Tyack Philpit Honorary Chairman: Mrs. Donald Carmichael Design Chairman: Mr. Peter Werner
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1991 General Chairman: Mrs. E. Anthony Newton Honorary Chairman: Mrs. Donald Carmichael Design Chairman: Mr. Peter Werner 1992 General Chairman: Mrs. E. Anthony Newton Design Chairman: Mr. Peter Werner 1994 General Chairman: Mrs. Christine H. Giacco Honorary Chairman: Mr. & Mrs. V. St. John Fourton Design Chairman: Mr. Peter Werner 1996 General Chairman: Mrs. William Kemp Honorary Chairman: Mrs. John B.A. Haggin Design Chairman: Mr. Peter Werner 1997 General Chairman: Mrs. William M. Claggett Honorary Chairman: Mrs. William Kemp & Mr. John Volk Design Chairman: Mr. Tui Pranich 1999 General C
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2015 American Red Cross Designer Show House Presents
La Florentia aka. The Birthday Cake House Erected 1925 Designed by Architect G. Sherman Childs
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ore than twenty renowned interior and exterior designers stage an extreme makeover with creative control on the 39th American Red Cross Designer Show House, located in Lake Worth, FL. The magnificent and historic Mediterranean-style home, entitled La Florentia, was chosen as the 2015 Designer Show House. Designers from New York to Palm Beach transformed the 7,000+ square-foot home, nicknamed the Birthday Cake Castle. The home was originally built by Addison Mizner’s protégé, G. Sherman Childs, in 1925. It received its Birthday Cake Castle moniker when past owner Upton Close gave the home to his wife, Margaret Fretter Nye, as a birthday present in 1954. It has numerous cake-like qualities including two birthday candle-like pillars on either side of the grand entrance, thick plaster interior swirls made to resemble icing on a cake, and a birthday cake stained glass window. Over 4,000 people are expected to tour the home with unique features including an octagonal turret, 52 windows, an impressive grand front stairway, stained glass windows, and 135 feet of waterfront on the Intracoastal Waterway. The American Red Cross Designer Show House continues to be a unique fundraiser for the South Florida Region. This highly anticipated event provides an exceptional opportunity for all to experience fine living and outstanding home design.
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frontier-like atmosphere of Lake Worth in the early 1900’s, few lasted, but Childs and his family did. He is now cconsidered one of Lake Worth’s most significant architects. Childs began working with Addison Mizner as his chief draftsman soon after arriving in Florida. He worked on many of his most famous projects including the Everglades Club, El Mirasol, and Playa Rienta. Later, he opened his own office in Lake Worth where he built many of the largest and most prominent buildings in the area, leaving an indelible footprint. One of his most notable is perhaps La Florentia, aka, The Birthday Cake Castle which was built in 1925. It was the first property listed on the Lake Worth Register of Historic Places.
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In this photograph (from left to right): Jean Childs, Irvin Childs, G. Sherman Childs and Irvene Childs.
Portrait G. Sherman Childs
Q&A with G. Sherman Childs great-grandson, Todd Ramey G. Sherman Childs was your great-grandfather on your mother’s side? Yes, G. Sherman Childs was my great-grandfather on my mother’s side. He had three children, Jean Childs (the first girl born in Lake Worth,) and Irvene and Irvin Childs (first set of twins born in Lake Worth). Irvin Childs, my grandfather, had three daughters: Aleda Childs, Nona Childs (my Mother) and Carol Childs. Nona Childs had two sons: Dennis Ramey and me, Todd Ramey. Those early years in Lake Worth were not for the faint of heart. What was that like for your great-grandfather and his family? I have often thought about what it would have been like for the pioneers of Lake Worth. I wish that I would have had a chance to have known my great-grandfather and to hear his stories first hand. I can only imagine how exciting it would have been to be on the forefront of such a wonderful undertaking which we know today as Lake Worth.
What is your favorite work of his? My favorite work would be La Florentia (The Birthday Cake Castle) and my grandparent’s house as I spent many happy moments there in my childhood. Your mother grew up a few blocks from La Florentia. When was the last time she was inside? Does it hold any special memories? Actually, I do not know if my mother has ever been inside of La Florentia. I have never been inside. I am looking forward to going there for the first time with my family during the Red Cross Designer Show House. How has the legacy of your great grandfather’s work influenced or inspired your life? It has made me understand that everything you do defines you and has a lasting impact.
Of all his achievements, what would you think your great-grandfather would be most proud of? I truly believe that my great-grandfather would have been most proud of his family and the wonderful values they have passed on to their children and their children’s children.
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ddison Mizner transformed the look of South Florida with his unique Spanish style architecture and Mediterranean revival designs. His footprint is reflected today in our
barrel-tile roofs, stucco walls and wrought-iron accents. He arrived in Palm Beach at the age of 46. It was a time when large resorts were going out of style and oceanfront mansions were becoming all the rage. Mizner’s first major Florida commission was The Everglades Club, a Spanish mission style retreat built in 1918. It later became a private club which it remains today. This lead to his legendary commission-to-build resort mansions for Palm Beach high society. The Mizner Style is the featured design of the 2015 American Red Cross Designer Show House.
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The 2015 Designers Forte Interiors Design Build Old Master Bath Frocktail DĂŠcor & Design, LLC Turret Quigley Maguire Collections Cigar Room Jeff Lincoln Interiors, Inc. Dining Room Jill Shevlin Design Guest Bedroom HomeLife Interiors Master Bath Island Living & Patio Patios Nievera Williams Designs Landscape Chairman Lisa Erdmann & Associates Living Room NXG Studio Kitchen Melody Smith Interiors Powder Room MMDesigns, LLC Master Bedroom Piper Gonzalez Designs Family Room Scott Robertson Interiors Guest Suite Stephen Mooney Interiors Study Fernando Wong Outdoor Living Partial Landscape Todd Hase Loggia Veronica Volani-Inza Interior Design Foyer & Staircase William Bainbridge Steele Design Old Master Bedroom Lopez Group Exterior NWDI Exterior
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Fernando Wong
FER N A N DO WO N G O U TDOO R LI V I N G DES IG N L A N DSC A PE Palm Beach-Miami Beach-The Hamptons 561.515.0213 - 305.604.0003 fernandowongold.com tim@fernandowongold.com
Biography Fernando Wong personifies the ‘American Dream.’ At 24, the nascent landscape designer came to the US from Panama where he studied architecture and interior design. He started designing projects and taking on his own clients on weekends which eventually led to him founding his own landscape architecture firm, Fernando Wong Outdoor Living Design, in Miami Beach in 2005. More clients led to the need for a larger office on one of the world’s most famous shopping streets, Worth Avenue. In 2014 Wong welcomed legendary landscape architect, Phil Maddux formerly of Sanchez Maddux out of retirement and into the firm. Unlike the majority of landscape designers, Fernando has no identifiable style that makes all of his projects recognizable as a Wong design. Instead his designs are based on the architecture of the building using classic elements such as scale, proportion, symmetry and layering. He also divides outdoor spaces into rooms that become exotic extensions of the indoor spaces. This approach has led to innumerable magazine and newspaper stories as well as the prestigious Design Center of the Americas Star of Design Award for Landscape Architecture.
Today the firm is a full service, design/build landscape/ hardscape and garden design company with offices in Palm Beach and Miami Beach that creates everything from resorts and condominiums to large residential estates and compounds. Fernando has completed over 150 public and private gardens, including large estates, public spaces, roof gardens, hotel as well as condominium master plans and LEED Platinum Certified landscapes. Presently he is working on projects for three Four Seasons Resorts. Wong has also lectured on design at the Design Center of The Americas as well as the Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami and the firm was chosen to do the 2016 Elle Décor Show House in Miami Beach in addition to the American Red Cross 2015 Designer Show House.
Room Description We are once again honored to be included in the annual Palm Beach Red Cross Show House. This year we designed the area around the front door of the famous Birthday Cake Castle designed by Addison Mizner protégé, architect G. Sherman Childs. We were especially pleased to be able to design this area because it includes the two swirled pillars topped with flaming masonry designs that frame the front door like giant white birthday-cake candles. That design element as well as the thick frosting like plaster is what gives the house its name so we wanted to make sure that landscape highlighted these famous features. We then used scale, proportion and layering with plant material that Mizner himself favored as an homage both to the great man, his pupil and the architecture of the house.”
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Andrew Mormile & Nicholas Skidmore FO RTE I NTER I O R S D E S IG N B U I L D OLD M A STER BATH ROOM Jupiter 917.923.9753 ForteInteriorsDesignBuild.com andrewm@forteinteriorsdesignbuild.com nicks@forteinteriorsdesignbuild.com Biography At Forte Interiors, Design, Build, our approach balances original and timeless design, producing interior architecture that reflects the individuality of each client. We differentiate ourselves with the utilization of virtual 3D spatial planning, as well as in-house fabrication capabilities focusing heavily on interior woodwork, comprehensive custom cabinetry for kitchens, bathrooms and other significant areas of the home. Think of us not just as the designers and fabricators of your custom woodwork, joinery, and furniture, but as the liaison between your architect and contractor, making your experience seamless and enjoyable. Principal/Designer Andrew Mormile began his career in the yacht industry, working alongside top naval architects and designers. Making the transition to high end residential design, Andrew honed his skills and learned that the keys to success were in the details,
collaborating with interior architecture firms in New York, Philadelphia and Palm Beach to create luxury interiors. His technical understanding brings a sophisticated and holistic approach to Forte’s designs. Principal/Designer Nick Skidmore earned a Master’s Degree in Architecture and studied extensively at the Palazzo Dei Cerchi in Florence, Italy. There he gained eminent appreciation for European Interior architecture design traditions. Prior to Forte, Nick was based in Chicago designing for architecture firms with projects overseas. His work reflects his international experiences, creating innovative designs that are both current and enduring. Forte interiors is the newest addition to the VT Group, a professional suite of design and graphics companies under the direction of Bob Mormile, CEO and President.
Room Description Unexpected drama pervades this former master retreat with its rich color palette of navy, gold, and stained burled Madrone. Both vintage and contemporary styles captivate and rejuvenate the space. Stylish furnishings consisting of a boldly painted custom vanity and stained dressing table feel and look like furniture as they easily become focal points, complementing one another. Brass plumbing fixtures offer a modern, minimalist design while still maintaining warmth and sophistication. Classic lighting sconces and a striking pendant add panache to this royal remodel. Credits Vanity Hardware Donated By: Anderson’s Classic Hardware Vanity & Storage Bench Paint Finishing Donated By: Architectural Finishes, Inc.
Artwork Donated By: Digital Impact Vanity & Storage Bench Designed & Donated By: Forte Fine Cabinetry
Shower Enclosure/Mirrors Donated By: B&B Glass
Tile Grout Cleaning & Color Sealing Donated By: The Grout Medic
Countertop Underlighting Donated By: Day One Lighting
Countertop Donated By: Haifa Limestone
Sconces and Pendant Lighting Donated By: Hudson Valley Lighting
Furnishings/Rug/Collectibles Donated By: Marie Antoinette’s Furniture
Millwork/Moldings Donated By: J&B Quality Millwork, LLC
Metal Plating Donated By: Mark Plating
Sinks, Plumbing Fixtures, Toilet, Bidet, Towel Rings Donated By: Kohler & Broedell Plumbing Supply
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Efua Ramdeen & Susan Wyatt
FROC K TA I L D ECO R A N D D E S IG N , LLC TU RRET Boca Raton 561.213.6963 www.frocktail.com info@frocktail.com
Biography Multi-national Efua Ramdeen creates interiors that promote great style, assured comfort and timeless appeal. She moved from the Caribbean to Florida to fulfill her passion and obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design from The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. Her roots in West Africa and sojourns throughout Western Europe credit her multi-faceted and global design sensibilities. While working within residential and commercial firms as Interior Designer and Project Manager, she had the pleasure of freelancing for clients, friends and family nationwide; then the design and décor company Frocktail LLC was born. “I have done my job and a space is truly complete when it reflects my client’s distinctive tastes, personality, and tells a special story.” As a local triathlete, Efua supports many charities and is thrilled to be part of the American Red Cross Show House.
Susan Wyatt, native of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. She began working as a graphic artist and illustrator for 10 years in Pittsburgh. Her career shifted to home where she and her husband raised their two daughters; one a talented artist and the other her partner at SGW Design Studio LA. Susan’s background in fine arts, graphics and illustration have paved her way into the world of interior design. She believes that visualizing rooms and working with colors and textures is very similar to a painting’s composition. Possessing similar design backgrounds and a natural panache for classic interiors has created a dynamic foundation for the collaboration between Efua and Susan at Frocktail LLC. Frocktail LLC works on local and remote projects out of Boca Raton and ensures not only a beautiful finished product, but an enjoyable and knowledgeable experience.
Room Description This cozy gem embodies a feeling of being under the night’s sky and personifies a star gazer, dreamer and explorer. Representing the topper on the Birthday Cake Castle, it is adorned with rich colors and patterns including a midnight blue fabric ceiling, nature inspired elements between the windows, and warm plush textures which all compliment the breathtaking panoramic view. One’s interest is peaked upon entering the vestibule to the main space with elements of astronomy and geography in wallpaper, stair art, lighting and accessories. Credits Jeffrey Michaels Showroom
Ira Walden & Sons
Stark Carpet Fabric Wallcovering & Furniture
Victor’s Custom Quilting
Century Furniture Norbar Fabrics Quadrille Fabrics Kravet Fabrics Z Gallerie
RJ Custom Finishes Malone Electrical Solutions Nomdel Inc Pablo Blanco PD Photography Prosperi Company
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Joseph Cortes & Kevin Marnell H OM ELI FE I NTER IO R S M A STER BATH West Palm Beach 561.659.2404 www.hlinteriors.com joseph@hlinteriors.com kevin@hlinteriors.com Biography HomeLife Interiors is a full-service interior design firm based in the Antique Row Art and Design District of West Palm Beach Florida. Dedicated to the creation of custom interiors, the company prides itself on combining architecture and interior design to create dynamic spaces that enrich the lives of their clients. HomeLife Interiors is committed to design excellence, responsibility, and sustainability. All projects are tailored to the individual styles and needs of its clients. With over 25 years of experience the firms’ principles, Joseph Cortes ASID and Kevin Marnell, approach projects from an architec-
tural point of view with an emphasis on their signature soft-modern style. Proud winner of the ASID Design Excellence Award, HomeLife Interiors has been featured on HGTV’s “Bang for your Buck” series and “Designing for the Sexes.” Together, Cortes and Marnell offer a unique combination of architectural, design, engineering and construction knowledge. They enjoy working with new unusual materials and take pride in staying current with the latest products and technologies.
Room Description The conversion of a former garage into the master bath allowed us to incorporate the home’s original Arabesque elements into the interior design. The inspiration for this bath came from Norton Museum’s exhibit this summer featuring Doris Duke’s Shangri-La home. An alluvion awaits you in the couples shower. The spa includes dual shower heads, body sprays, a rain shower, and a handheld shower at the bench area. The BLU Bathworks soaking tub nestles you in an enveloping cocoon. A custom designed and printed wallcovering from Living Pattern provides a shimmering backdrop to dramatic Turkish stone from AKDO. Mosaic patterns are used to great effect throughout the bath. A custom Lambrequin window surround evokes Duke’s, Mughal Suite, entryways. We want to give a special thanks to ESO Plumbing and Stephenson Marble and Tile for their tremendous help. Credits AKDO Tiles: Douglas Stephenson Marble and Tile, Jupiter FL
Sinks/Toilets ICERA: ESO Decorative Plumbing, Pompano Beach FL
ESO Decorative Plumbing, Pompano Beach FL
Drapery: Lilianna’s Custom Creation, West Palm Beach FL
Quartz Countertops, Pompeii Quartz: Douglas Stephenson Marble and Tile, Jupiter FL
Urinal TOTO: ESO Decorative Plumbing, Pompano Beach FL
Sconces/Pendant: Hudson Valley Lighting, ESO Decorative Plumbing, Pompano Beach FL
Fabric: Kravet Towels: Pioneer Linens
Countertop Fabrication: Granite & Marble Design, Delray Beach, FL Faucets Phylrich: ESO Decorative Plumbing, Pompano Beach FL
Tub BLU Bathworks: ESO Decorative Plumbing, Pompano Beach FL Tub Filler AquaBrass: ESO Decorative Plumbing, Pompano Beach FL Shower Drain SIGMA FAUCETS:
Bath Accessories, Kartners: ESO Decorative Plumbing, Pompano Beach FL Millwork: Pro Millwork, Boynton Beach FL
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Chandelier: HomeLife Interiors Art: JF Gallery, West Palm Beach FL www.jfgallery.com Fragrances: Jo Malone – Saks 5th Ave.. Boca Raton, FL
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J E FF LI N CO L N I NTER I O R S , I N C . DI N I NG ROOM New York 516.459.5855 - 212.588.9500 jefflincolninteriorsnewyork.com jeff@jefflincolninteriors.com
Biography Jeff Lincoln Interiors, Inc. is a three generation interior design firm with offices in Locust Valley, Southampton and Vero Beach. The firm undertakes a broad spectrum of residential and hospitality projects across the United States and Europe. The firm is nationally recognized for its design excellence and is known for an updated traditional style. Recent projects include several Palm Beach residences, residences in Southampton and Montauk, NY as well as numerous Manhattan residences. Recent hospitality projects include The Otesaga Hotel & Resort in Cooperstown,
New York and The Tuscany Hotel in Midtown Manhattan. The firm’s work has been published in leading periodicals including Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, Veranda, Elle DÊcor, The New York Times among many others. The firm has also participated in many prestigious designer show houses including The Kips Bay Show House, The Southampton Show House and now the Red Cross Designer Show House. Jeff Lincoln Interiors is a House Beautiful top 100 interior design firm.
Room Description A dining room loosely influenced by the Moorish architectural style of the house, combining dramatic color, updated textiles and lighting, creating an overall contemporary take on Moroccan style.
Credits Fabric: Quadrille, Inc. Carpet: Stark Carpet Corp Paint: Farrow & Ball
Furniture: Wilsons Antiques J & M Antiques Lighting: William Kreitsek, Jr. Suffolk Designer Lighting
Painting: J E Jimmy Miller and Son Inc. Window Treatments: John Cappa-Triple J Upholstery John Gonsman, Gonsman Custom Draperies, Inc.
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Jill Shevlin
J I LL S H E V LI N D E S IG N GU EST B EDROOM Vero Beach 772.978.1998 - 772.410.4873 intrinsic-designs.com jill@intrinsic-designs.com
Biography Clients are inevitably pleased to discover that interior designer, Jill Shevlin, has a casual laidback manner that is every bit as inviting as the designs she creates. Her confidence and tireless work ethic betray her passion for creating distinctive, strikingly personal designs deeply inspired by those who will inhabit her spaces. It is easy to see within Jill’s work the singular perfectionism that drives her in creating spaces that are more than just beautiful, that transcend into the ideal.Inspired by her clients’ individual personalities, needs and visions, Jill crafts warm and inviting home environments that truly reflect each client’s unique flair and lifestyle. Informed by her own intrinsic
design sensibilities, Jill is able to create spaces that are amazingly welcoming and livable. The result is remarkable and it has propelled Jill’s career considerably earning her firm multiple awards, recognition and expanding her firm’s reach to clients both in Vero Beach and throughout the country. A Florida native born in West Palm Beach, Jill earned a BS degree in Interior Design from Florida State University and is a Licensed Florida Interior Designer. Jill is well regarded as an expert in oceanfront property and seaside design.
Room Description Small room, big impact! With the use of rich colors and metallic accents we have transformed this small bedroom into a space that can be described as a glamourous multi-purpose high impact area for a multitude of activities. A custom daybed upholstered in a textured off white fabric has been utilized instead of a traditional bed allowing for both sleeping or entertaining area. A vivid color palette of vibrant turquoise/green is contrasted boldly against crisp white and shimmery silver accents. Beautiful silvery white draperies flank the daybed and frame the area softening the rooms while adding additional textural. All of these elements are anchored by a simple and fresh area rug. Credits Fabric For Chair: “Jules” Etamine//Ammon Hickson Elegant Nickel Lamp: Global Views Bergamo 3 Drawer Side Table: Bungalow 5 Custom Day Bed: Miracle Upholstery Fabric For Day Bed: “Proxy-Natural” Maxwell Fabrics
Atoll Rectangular Mirror: Ballard Designs Custom Skirted Table: For Designer’s Only
Pillow Fabric: “Bawit Repp-Pewter” Stroheim//Jeffrey Michaels
Fabric For Skirted Table: “Lucia Stripe-Seamist” – Lee Jofa Accent Pillows: Miracle Upholstery Pillow Fabric: “Wind Song-Mystic Blue” Travers//Ammon Hickson
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Karen Kirk & Karen Brams I S L A N D LI V I N G & PATIO PATIOS West Palm Beach 561.683.7373 islandlivingandpatio.com karenkirk@islandlivingpatio.com
Biography Island Living & Patio is a boutique style showroom for homeowners, designers, architects, and builders. We have a variety of quality outdoor furnishings such as Brown Jordan, Glaster, Lloyd Flanders, Castelle, Pavilion, Telescope, Woodard, and many others. We have high end grills, custom outdoor kitchens, and BBQ islands such as Lynx Pro Series, Lynx Sedona, Bull, and the Big Green Egg as well as having a variety of home accessories for indoors and outdoors. Our philosophy is
being your outdoor concierge for all your outdoor living areas - making it fun, beautiful, and functional. The owners of Island Living & Patio, Karen Brams and Karen Kirk, have helped Palm Beachers build their dream backyards since 2006. Brams handles the business side while Kirk, an interior designer for over 25 years, handles the dĂŠcor side. Karen Kirk and Karen Brams offer a unique experience to everything back yard.
Room Description The 2015 Show House, La Florentia, is an important historical house in Lake Worth. The decorating and design of the patios should complement the Mizner style architecture, both new and old ‌ with its natural seaside surroundings. By incorporating traditional outdoor furnishings, materials, and outdoor fabrics with the grand style this historical mansion commands, we, at the same time, will be making it a modern, functional and a beautiful environment to be in while entertaining with family and friends.
Credits Island Living & Patio Tommy Bahama Outdoor Consider It Dunne
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Lisa Erdmann
LI SA ER DM A N N A N D A S SOCI ATE S G R A N D LIV I NG ROOM Palm Beach 561-833-9009 www.lisaerdmann.com lerdmann@lisaerdmann.com
Biography Interior designer Lisa Erdmann, president of Lisa Erdmann & Associates, is always looking for the perfect piece of furniture, painting, accessory or antique for her clients. Lisa attributes her successful career to her belief in design excellence coupled with a determination to provide her clients with an enjoyable, stress-free and stimulating experience. Working closely with clients to ascertain their vision, requirements and dreams, Lisa’s process combines her traditional design sensibilities with their needs and wants. Lisa finds inspiration in many areas including the wonderful sights, colors and objects discovered traveling, her client’s beloved collections, or the architectural beauty of the home itself. “The most rewarding part of
each project is the installation,” says Lisa. “It is the culmination of the client’s dream and my vision and hard work.” In addition to owning and operating a successful interior design firm, Lisa is president of the board of directors for The Center for Family Services and an active board member of the Nicklaus Children’s Healthcare Foundation. Lisa’s work has appeared in numerous magazines including Veranda, Luxe, Traditional Home, House Beautiful, Southern Accents, Palm Beach Cottages and Gardens, Florida Design, Better Homes and Gardens, Tropical Homes, as well as, two hardcover books.
Room Description The grand Living Room of La Florentia, also known as the Birthday Cake Castle, represents the formal entertaining space for the 1925 Mediterranean-style home. Anchored by an original Adam fireplace and highlighted with stained glass spade-shaped trefoil windows, Lisa Erdmann followed the formal lead of the room’s architecture and original embellishments to design an elegant, sophisticated room filled with antiques, lush textiles and stylish upholstered furniture. Opposing the fireplace, she chose an exquisite antique Regency mahogany sideboard (English circa 1825) from the Elephant’s Foot, establishing her classic signature style of mixing period antiques with luscious textiles and interesting accents to create the stylish look. The upholstery and drapery fabrics from Cowtan & Tout lend an elegant sophistication with cool soft blues, accents of neutrals and a modern herringbone textile in an beautiful complimentary shade of blue. A luxurious blue ombre silk and linen fabric cascades around the trefoil windows, linen and cotton patterned textiles add soft color and visual elegance while a neutral sofa detailed with a wide velvet trim complements the space. Accents, accessories and original artwork provide a curated and well-travelled look and complete the final touches of a space expected from an owner of this historic home.
Credits Cowtan and Tout
Devonshire
Stark Carpet
Ira Walden & Sons
Elephants Foot
John McDonald Company
Jerry Pair & Associates
Blumer and Stanton
Ferrell + Mittman
Lisa Erdmann & Associates
J Nelson
ColWright Services
Niermann Weeks
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Jobe & Josue Lopez TH E LO PE Z G RO U P TH E CORRI DOR Lake Worth 561.514.8440 www.lopezgroupofpalmbeach.com lgrouppb@aol.com
Biography From early childhood, Jobe Lopez showed a natural inclination towards creativity and a genuine love for all things horticulture. The introduction to the work of world renowned English Landscape architect Montague Russel Page, Brazilian architect Roberto Burle Marx and Spanish architect Fernando Caruncho proved to be a major influence on developing the foundation to many of the ideas and themes Jobe and his brother Josue still value and practice to this day. In the ever evolving world of landscape design, Jobe believes that one principle should remain above all; the idea that architecture, landscaping and garden should be seen as a single feature and all should work harmoniously combined as one. This same concept can be seen in other artistic fields such as fashion design, where textile, textures and colors are combined as one to accommodate to the human figure. The same way a garden must work along with the natural landscape, buildings and structures accommodate each property’s
particular look and need. By the rule of this principle, to Jobe, no two designs or projects are ever the same and each one is truly unique. Following this principle can sometimes prove to be challenging due to the high attention to detail required for each project, however this is a challenge Jobe relishes taking on. Many of Jobe’s past work has been featured in known architectural magazines such as Architectural Digest, Landscape Architecture, and many other publications. In his latest endeavors, Jobe has been involved in the creation of residential mega gardens. In many of these projects he has been privileged to work with renowned landscape architect Jorge Sanchez. Working alongside an individual with such vast knowledge, artistic sensibility and genuine joy towards botanical plants has proven to be a great influence and a motivating factor in Jobe’s never ending pursuit of expanding his artistic and creative abilities.
Room Description Our main objective for the Corridor area of the Designers Show House was to mirror the experience of stepping into a traditional Seville “Callejon”. vIn order to create this feeling, we chose to incorporate a balanced color combination including the vibrant colorful Bougainvilleas and Osaka tree and the beautiful greenery of Carmona bushes. Instead of a symmetrical, rigid rendering, we opted for a more free flowing and balanced design as it evokes a sense of serenity and calmness that characterizes many Spanish gardens.
Credits Pottery and Accessories Provided By: Lauren & Company
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Melody Smith
M E LO DY S M ITH I NTER I O R S P OWDER ROOM West Palm Beach 561.309. 5440 www.melodysmithinteriors.com msmith8042@aol.com
Biography Melody Smith is an award winning designer and native South Floridian that has traveled the world taking inspiration from classic to primitive cultures and styles. Her approach blends the classics, applying modern polish and executing it with a clean visual style to create living spaces individually designed for each client’s needs. In addition to her design clients, she has been acquiring vintage furniture and sells through exclusive dealers. She also involves herself in the NKBA by serving as Secretary of the Treasure Coast Chapter. Room Description There is all the necessary equipment here, but with an unexpected twist. A sink atop a wrought iron base is powder coated in a warm, steely grey, a seashell sink stopper adorns the bottom like a little jewel, and a commode with a cushion close lid. The walls shimmer with a subtle gold wall covering and gathered, embroidered, fabric covers the window allowing diffused light to enter, but still affording privacy. The shimmering mirror lets you check yourself before heading back to the party, but it’s cozy and quiet here so you decide to stay, enjoying the repeated color,of gold,bronze and white. Crisp and clean but not boring you muse!
Credits AMB Installations Artistic Granite Pioneer Linens Wallpaper by Wendy
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Mary Masri
M M D E S IG N S , LLC M A STER B EDROOM Palm Beach 561.671.1958 mmdesignsllc.com mmdesignsllc@gmail.com
Biography Mimi Masri’s design style has been described as contemporary, sophisticated classic, modern eclectic and iconoclastic. Irrespective of how one may define it, her design point of view articulates a fresh, bold aesthetic derived from a thoughtful and often unexpected melding of color, texture, finish, scale and architectural detail. Masri prefers a strong, determined look, with space to breathe and enjoy one’s surroundings regardless of square footage. She begins with clean lines and a minimum of eye-catching embellishments which reflect the polished feel of the contemporary design. She then proceeds to introduce el-
ements from other genres and periods, bending and manipulating her projects to create a finished product which evokes an emotional reaction. Her rooms do not “look,” they “feel”. Respecting her background in the classical style, Masri’s body of work explores the infinite opportunity of design creativity and artistic diversity. Using her innate architectural sensitivity, impeccably accurate sense of color and color pairing, and intuitive understanding of texture and scale, she weaves together timeless and infinitely elegant interiors.
Room Description White venetian plaster walls and ceiling Hand painted recessed ceilings with hand painted glass friezes Custom designed glass nightstands Special Credits
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About Details Anderson’s Classic Hardware Cowtan and Tout • Colefax and Fowler • Jane Churchill • Manuel Canovas E.J. Schrader Euro Décor Studios Pioneer Linens
Accent Shutters and Blinds Inc. Ammon Hickson • Nina Campbell for Osborne and Little Asian Accents Boat Light Store CAD Designs of Palm Beach, Inc. Carlene Safdie Antiques Consider it Dunne Designer Delivery Crystal Tree Carpet • Fibreworks Decorators Resource Delray Upholstery First Look Design Studio Jeffrey Michaels • Creation Baumann • JAB • Samuel and Sons
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Jerry Pair • Jane Shelton • Pierre Frey Martino Furniture Refinishing Mole Hollow Candles Norbar Fabrics Perfect Touch Painting Services Sasser’s Glass Works, Inc. Stark Carpet • Houles • Old World Weavers Swink Electric T&G Custom Creations Tolliver Powder Coating Tricia OlsonT&G Custom Creations Tolliver Powder Coating Tricia Olson
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Keith Williams
N I E V ER A W I LLI A M S D E S IG N L A N DSC A PE C H A I R M A N E A ST G A RDEN S Palm Beach 561.515.0213 - 305 604 0003 nieverawilliams.com keith@nieverawilliams.com
Biography Keith L Williams, ASLA and principal of the Nievera Williams Design, is based in Palm Beach. Keith has spent the past 22 years living in South Florida and is originally from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. He joined Mario Nievera Design Incorporated in 1998. He is also involved in a wide range of projects in the role of “partner-in charge� of design for residential and commercial landscape projects throughout Palm Beach, New York, Bahamas, Miami Beach and Shanghai, China. Projects also include land-
scape designs for historic & landmarked residences. Keith has recently completed the restoration and renovation of the Royal Poinciana Chapel Gardens in Palm Beach and is currently working on a multiple phase garden restoration for a significant landmarked Palm Beach residence designed by noted architect Maurice Fatio. Current commercial work includes design for the new landscape and site improvements for the Design Center of the Americas in Dania Beach, Florida (DCOTA).
Room Description The inspiration for the East Gardens come from the architecture period and style of the home. We want the gardens to feel a little contemporary, but still have a Mediterranean feeling. The design intent is to play with color, texture, scale and light. The gardens capture the water views and create a strong relationship between the house, the gardens and the surrounding waters. The East Gardens are unexpected and a complete surprise.
Credits Coastal Gardens, LLC Seibert & Rice Rood Landscape Island Environmental
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Melissa & Noe Guerra NXG S T U DI O KITCH EN
North Palm Beach 561.337.8786 www.nxgarchitecture.com melissa@nxgstudio.com
Biography NXG Studio is a full service architecture and interior design firm showcasing the talents of the husband and wife team of Noe X. Guerra, RA and Melissa Z. Guerra, ASID. Melissa attended design school at the University of Georgia. She began her career as an assistant manager at Brunschwig & Fils in Atlanta while doing freelance design on the side. In 2004, she moved to Palm Beach to practice interior design working for a prestigious design firm. Melissa is known for adding a modern twist to classic design to create spaces that truly reflects client’s individual style. She is known for inspiring color schemes, visually stunning interiors, and an abundance of design ideas. Using color and texture to achieve the ultimate décor while evoking the owner’s personality, she builds cohesive, stylish spaces. Melissa is dedicated to enhancing the vision of her clients and creating homes in which they feel comfortable and want to share with others. Noe X. Guerra graduated with Honors in Architectural Design from the University of California, Berkeley. Extensive collaborative work with prominent firms on both the East and West
Coasts provided practical knowledge in the many aspects of this field including project management, architectural design, building renovations and additions, interior design, environmental analysis, land planning, contract document preparation and construction administration. Noe specializes in solving difficult architectural problems while creating beautiful environments. In the early 90’s, Guerra established the firm NXG ARCHITECTURE Inc., where as principal architect, he continued to create interesting work across the architectural spectrum. In 2010, he joined with Melissa Z. Guerra to create NXG STUDIO. Together, Melissa & Noe provide a seamless architecture and interior design relationship for all of their client’s needs. Over twenty years of experiences have been fine tuned on multi-faceted projects ranging from renovations to new construction, including projects from high end residential remodels to multi-million dollar commercial projects, and landmark historic building restorations.
Room Description It is important to marry the feel and integrity of a historic home with a modern, updated kitchen. NXG Studio accomplishes this goal in the Birthday Cake Castle by using a classic shaker white cabinet. The kitchen is the center of any home and especially this restoration. In the cabinetry, we have provided a perfect back drop to beautiful countertops, hidden paneled modern appliances, and practical eating and gathering areas on the islands. The wine cellar is a new addition to the home, which allows for an open feel to the family room. These features support family activity, a feeling of modernity as well as timelessness. Credits Appliances: Ferguson’s
ESO Decorative Plumbing
Wine Racks: Vintage Views
Cabinet Hardware: ProSource
Backsplash: ASD, A Francois & Co Company
Paint: Benjamin Moore Paint Contractor: Mike Thomas
Pendants: Restoration Hardware Stools: Ballard Design
Florist: Orange Blossom
Countertops: Keys Granite
Glass for Wine Room: International Glass & Mirror
Window Treatments: Seams Xclusive
Sinks & Faucets: Rohl through 60
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Piper Gonzalez
PI PER G O NZ A L E Z D E S IG N S FA M I LY ROOM Royal Palm Beach 561.635.6623 pipergonzalezdesigns.com piper@emailpgd.com
Biography More than any other industry, Interior Design requires an intimate connection between the client and designer. After nearly a decade as the creative force behind PGD, Piper’s recurring motto has become “I am creating a space that will be beautiful and that you will also be comfortable in.” Her clients describe her as “honest and clear,” giving guidance on compatibility, style, coordination and cost. Her goal is to help clients discover their story and style and turn that into a design that is a true reflection of them. She focuses on creating spaces that reflect the client’s needs, lifestyle and vision, each design uniquely tailored to suit the client. Her signature talent and passion is the ability to express a client’s vision through the use of textiles. Layering texture, pattern and color adds interest and personality to her spaces. Clients trust Piper to listen,
understand and translate their personal style and needs, sometimes stretching their boundaries while creating spaces that are beautiful and practical. Piper earned her MBA from the University of Central Florida, then continued her education in Interior Design at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. As much a function of her experience as her education, Piper’s conceptual framework comes from growing up in the tropical islands and extensive travel through Europe, South and Central America. Her client base ranges from New York to the Carolinas to Florida and from casual to formal, eclectic to traditional. Her acute attention to detail and personalized approach to design balances function with refined design and creates distinctive interior environments.
Room Description Comfortable textures and worn finishes give this family room a lived in feel and invite you to spend time in the space. Centering around a floating sofa upholstered in a large print, bold coral fabrics bring an energy that is carefully balanced against natural textures and neutral solids. The soft shape of the cocktail table and the clipped corners of the media chest add interest with their form as well as with their distressed cream and gray finishes. A round concrete top table grounds the game room under a magnificent shelled chandelier. Designed for family living, the cozy reading nook, game table, writing desk and seating area all provide practicality and comfort while framing the beautiful Intracoastal view. Credits Robert Allen
Lillian August
Clermont Interiors Upholstery
Gabby Home
Ecodecor Drapery Installations
Arteriors Home
Jaipur Rugs
Stephanie Ferguson
Thibaut Wallcoverings Hickory White Upholstery
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Scott Robertson
SCOT T RO B ERT SO N I NTER IO R S GU EST ROOM - WATERVI E W Lake Worth 561.301.0449 www.scottrobertsoninteriors.net scottrobertson01@bellsouth.net
Biography decorative painters, Scott Robertson shifted his career focus and has become a sought-after interior designer. Trained as a fine artist, Scott worked with many of the nation’s top designers to create some of the country’s most beautiful homes and to restore some of Palm Beach’s most notable interiors; in essence, a training in the art of interior design working with the most notable designers of our time. Now, he brings his artist’s eye and seasoned perspective to his own clients’ homes, creating personalized interiors that are both beautiful and practical, in styles that range from contemporary to classic. He believes that a respect for client’s lives and tastes and experiences leads to balanced and functional interiors. “So many of my clients have led rich full lives, acquir-
ing amazing collections of furniture, objects, and art. If I respect those objects and incorporate them into a new home, I have honored both the client and the objects. It creates a more nuanced, interesting room.” Many years of experience working with clients as an artist give this designer a rare ability to understand clients’ needs while accurately reflecting their tastes and lifestyles. Scott’s clients immediately recognize him as “someone I knew I could work with.” While keeping the big picture in mind, Scott nevertheless pays close attention to each project’s details, a habit gained from decades as a fine artist. The result? Memorable, lively interiors with style and energy designed for 21st century lives.
Room Description Up a small tucked away staircase one enters a secluded private oasis. The perfect guest room- quiet, filled with light, spacious with a private seating area for reading, and a lovely terrace with the best view in the house looking out across the lawn to the Intracoastal. I wanted to create a room that enhanced the special attributes of the space. Something quiet, low keyed, serene, and comfortable. As with many projects, the first inspiration was a special fabric which in this case was the woven ikat fabric from Kravet used for the drapery panels. I wanted to create a “white” room so the decision to limit the color palette to off whites, neutral greys and celadon was the next choice.
Following with the white theme, the painted floor provided a special pattern and scale suited to the space of the room without the expense of a custom carpet. Also, the painted floor keeps the room cool, low maintenance, and open; a damp mop and it’s ready to go. The large upholstered headboard adds a touch of drama behind the bed as well as hiding an unfortunately placed window. As with any room the goal is comfort, functionality, and livability. I have no problem imagining any house guest enjoying this hideaway and hoping the hosts simply forget they are even up here.
Credits Chaise Lounges: Grange Chaise Cushion Fabric: Scalamandre Drapery and Upholstery: Associated Designer Services Painting: Steven Botts Inc. Wallpaper Installation: Keith Berg Secretary, End Table, Accessories: Jennifer Garrigues Inc. Artworks: Scott Robertson Interiors
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Stephen Mooney
S TE PH E N MOO N E Y I NTER I O R S STU DY
Palm Beach 561.889.8293 www.stephenmooneyinteriors.com stephen@stephenmooneyinteriors.com
Biography After more than 20 years as one of Palm Beach’s most renowned decorative painters, Designer Stephen Mooney’s unique point of view is eclectic yet firmly rooted in the basic tenets of quality, comfort and timeless elegance. He credits his background, the Northern California childhood, the solid foundation of a Rhode Island School of Design education, and wanderlust-fueled travel to the four corners of the world. Although keenly aware of avant-garde trends in décor and of revolutionary developments in materials and applications, Stephen remains committed to creating interiors that transcend fashion for the more everlasting style. “Classic Interiors, whether Contemporary or Traditional, when done well,
can stand the test of time,” he explains. “My designs involve intelligent use of color, the integrity of exquisite materials, craftsmanship and scale, and the delight of the unexpected. The goal is to provide my clients with environments that reflect their own personalities.” Stephen Mooney’s design studios and showroom are just steps off fabled Worth Avenue in charming Via Parigi. Here, within earshot of the trickling fountain and lush bougainvillea, a closely knit design team creates and manages projects that range widely in scale and scope – from modest pieds-a-terre to grand manor residences – from around the corner to across the country.
Room Description A sophisticated retreat for the worldly traveler, the study is a comfortable room to relax and chat with a friend about your latest adventures or sit and update your travel blog. Enveloped in textured walls, the room is cozy without feeling confined. The luxurious plaid silk curtains paired with the leather & chrome chairs are an unexpected combination. Document fabrics on antique chairs and benches are stark contrast to the unique desk. By floating the seating area and desk to face east, you are able to take advantage of the view to the garden & Intracoastal whether entertaining or planning your next travels..
Credits Benjamin Moore
Gonsman Custom Draperies
Pioneer Linens
Brad Risser
Janis V., Inc
Samuel & Sons
Brunschwig & Fils
Jeffrey Michaels
Stark
ColWright Designer Delivery Services
John Rosselli & Associates
Stephen Mooney Interiors
David Iatesta
Kravet
Vaughan Lighting
Decorative Arts & Fine Antiques
Lee Jofa
Wallpaper by Wendy
Frederick Fine Arts
Old World Weavers
George Egresits
Peter Vey
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Todd Hase
TO D D H A S E LOGGI A - N E W FA S H ION ED TROPIC A L BA LLROOM West Palm Beach 917.517.0082 www.toddhase.com todd@toddhase.com
Biography Todd Hase has always had a passion for fine furnishings.. As a child he attended antique auctions in the Midwest by himself, bidding on furniture and collectibles for his parent’s antique business as well as his own. He developed a keen eye for a quality piece of furniture from many periods in history. The architecture program at the University of Illinois at Chicago and Harrington Institute of Interior Design honed his classical planning skills and there he became focused on interior design, furniture design, and the way people would utilize a space. Upon graduation, working as a freelance interior designer in Chicago and then New York City, Todd encountered repeated voids in the furniture market. He could never find the perfect
mix of old and new, current yet livable so he began to design pieces for his clients. The New York press and design world became enamored with his original collection leading to twenty-plus years of successful furniture and interior design. When not in one of his national showroom ateliers in New York City, Southampton, or Palm Beach, Todd travels the world living half of each year in France. This pattern has certainly grounded his work in an international history of design, but raising two active daughters with his wife keeps his work relevant-- modern, American and livable. His interiors have graced the covers of Elle Décor, Interior Design, House & Garden, Architectural Digest and The NY Times Magazine.
Room Description Loggia - ‘New Fashioned’ Tropical Ballroom - Interior and furniture designer Todd Hase creates the ultimate reception space in the historic mansion’s Loggia. Palladian proportions and ballroom references are honored and enhanced with Todd’s eponymous collection of fine furnishings. Modern armless settees ground antique gilt ballroom chairs for seating flexibility. Ethereal Lucite drink tables pepper the groupings and a gilt wood guéridon with a fantastical blue marble top centers the hall. Azul phalaenopsis orchids adorn three crystal chandeliers as well as the architecture and historic fountain. The result is a ‘new-fashioned’ tropical ballroom.
Credits Todd Hase Furniture, Inc. Todd Hase Antiques Todd Hase Textiles Houles USA, Inc. Trims
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Frank Maguire
Q U IG L E Y M AG U I R E CO L L EC TI O N S CIG A R ROOM Delray Beach 561.575.9676 www.quigleymaguire.com quigleymaguire@gmail.com
Biography Frank Maguire co-founded Quigley Maguire Collections, located at 301 Pineapple Grove Way, in Delray Beach with partner Karen Quigley in the fall of 2010. The collection is a showcase of estate and contemporary furnishings and decorative accessories, each hand-picked and edited by the partnership. Combining 30 years in the advertising business with his experiences renovating for friends, family and clients up and down the east coast, Frank has been able to launch an impressive home furnishings retail store and consultation business. Frank’s strong sense of color, finely honed in the graphic arts field as well as his
intimate knowledge of how individuals and their families live, provides an excellent foundation for collaboration with clients. Known for his high energy level, Frank also immerses himself in local philanthropy through the Red Cross Show House. He underwrites the Show House Boutique which houses select merchandise that makes artful design available to our visitors for take-out! In addition, Frank’s work is on view in the Show House first floor powder room. His enthusiasm is contagious and his professionalism has resulted in a local success story.
Room Description A departure from the traditional man cave, Frank Maguire’s cigar room is based on his interpretation of the gentleman’s retreat. Enveloped in a dark navy high gloss paint, one relaxes among images captured by the leather patch work rug and inspired artwork. Yet, this is Palm Beach and Frank provides a nod to nature with his stunning Deco rattan chairs amongst other wonderful accoutrements.
Credits Jerry Pair Stark Carpet Quigley Maguire Collections
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Veronica Volani-Inza
V ERO N I C A VO L A N I - I NZ A I NTER I O R D E S IG N FOY ER A N D STAI RC A S E West Palm Beach 561.288.9000 veronicavolaniinza.com info@veronicavolaniinza.com
Biography Verónica Volani-Inza is a Venezuelan born, Florida licensed interior designer with over sixteen years of experience. She is known for creating unique homes using an appealing mixture of colors and finishes. Her eclectic style is showcased in her retail shop, Verónica Volani-Inza CASA, located on Antique Row, Art & Design District in West Palm Beach which features a variety of her custom designed furniture as well as antiques, accessories and art collected from around the world. Her limitless imagination, boundless resources and environmental passion emanate through her work, translating each client’s vision into inviting and stunning living and working spaces. Verónica was honored with 2012 ASID Excellence Award
for Best Residential Design, 2012 ASID Excellence Award for Best Outdoor Living, 2010 PRISM Gold Award for Interior Design - Residential Remodeling, 2010 PRISM Silver Award for Eco-Friendly Interior Design, 2009 PRISM Gold Award for Interior Design, 2009 PRISM Silver Award for Living Room Design, 2008 PRISM Silver Award for Interior Design Renovation, by Gold Coast Builders Association (GCBA). She is also a member of The Junior league of the Palm Beaches (JLPB) since September 2010 and a member of The American Society of Interior Designer (ASID) since November 2005.
Room Description An eclectic yet whimsical foyer is the first impression one perceives when stepping in this historical 1920’s home known as the La Florentia, The Birthday Cake Castle. A mixture of materials and bright colors of the art created by local artists shape this witty and inviting entrance. A gorgeous chocolate brown modern chest displaying square brass knobs and a spectacular rectangular Venetian style mirror from the early 20th century shows the diversified styles Verónica embraces. Two formidable oversized Provencal lanterns reflect ample light in the hallways and emphasize the elements of architecture and design. Credits Art: JF Gallery and Verónica Volani-Inza Casa Bench Credenza, Accessories: Verónica Volani-Inza Casa Floor Lamp, Mirror, Ceiling Lanterns: Coté Jardin Center Piece on Credenza, Table Lamp: Regency Antiques & Home Carpet: Jack Walsh Carpets & Rugs
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William Steele
W I L LI A M BA I N B R I DG E S TEEL E D E S IG N OLD M A STER B ED ROOM Vero Beach www.williamsteele.com steelewb@aol.com
Biography William Bainbridge Steele, originally from Santa Barbara, California, began his career in 1990 with the establishment of William Bainbridge Steele Designs in Vero Beach. Since then, he has expanded his operating territory to include offices in Palm Beach, Greenwich and Nantucket. A career spanning over twenty five years, William initially embarked in the field of floral design creating the most imaginative and spectacular weddings and parties in South Florida throughout the country and abroad. William’s floral design projects delivered him into the world of event planning where he has successfully planned over 150 weddings along with hundreds of private and corporate events, including a host of charitable
fundraising events. This added avenue steered William into the interior design field after several clients for whom he had planned hugely successful events asked him to design their homes. The interior design field was natural because of William’s keen sense of style and relentless strive for perfection. Clients realize that William takes on each and every project as though it were his own. His personal goal with every endeavor is not to reach a client’s expectations, but to far exceed them. William believes in creating a lifestyle for his clients, one not of fads and trends, but one enveloping a sense of personal style and warmth that makes one’s living space truly a home.
Room Description The ease and comfort of an era of Old South Florida gone by. Set high on the second floor of this enchanting home is a sumptuous Master retreat with separate sleeping area and sitting room overlooking majestic Lake Worth. Rest, relax or read in a comfortable setting of soft whites accented with the slightest hint of blue. Carefully combining old and new, light and dark, William has created an atmosphere designed for today’s comfort enveloping the balance of grace and style of the ensconced Mizner-esque Mansion. Textured plaster walls and rich, dark beamed ceilings combined with mahogany stained
hardwood floors create warmth and added intrigue to this tranquil original Master Bedroom Suite. The Suite has been divided into three separate areas: a sleeping room with a beautiful sleigh bed and romantic fireplace, a reading room with presentation table / card table, and a sitting room with a writing desk, relaxing lounging chairs and adjacent chaise . All areas cohesively encompass one grand, very livable space.
Credits Bed Linens: Pioneer Linens
Painting Services: Geovanny Delgado
Floor Covering: Stark Carpet
Artwork: Paul Robinson Fine Art Collection
Carpet Installation Services: Lawsflaws, Inc. Paint: Benjamin Moore
Furnishings, Accessories and Lighting: William Bainbridge Steele Designs
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