Tuscan Remodel

A Lighthouse Point Ocean-Inspired Home Is Transformed

By Andrea G. Rollin; Photos By Matt Steeves

They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and this Lighthouse Point remodel is certainly something beautiful to behold. The palatial 5,000-square-foot, two-story South Florida residence—with its charm and ideal location along the Intracoastal—was originally built in 2005, and had everything the owners wanted, from a panoramic waterfront view, to lots of natural light, to a terrific outdoor entertaining area. However, the interior was in need of updating. They wanted their home to better mirror their personalities and love for the water.

Making An Entrance

Open the front doors to discover a fresh, clean-looking hall/entryway that greets guests and family alike. The intriguing snowflake-like ceiling chandelier is by Fine Art Lighting. “We used their products for a lot of the lighting in the house,” Jodi Lurcott points out. Century Furniture manufactured the striking cabinet while the blue and white designed area rug (a color scheme that is dominant in every room) was compliments of Bokara Rug Company, while the lavish mirror was custom-designed by Clive Daniel Home. Window treatments that showcase the beauty of the outdoors were provided by Hartman&Forbes. “We took the entryway and just elevated it to a new style,” Bobby Murr explains. “It’s a coastal transitional style that is consistent throughout the home,” adds Lurcott.

Clive Daniel Home (CDH) interior designers Jodi Lurcott and Bobby Murr, working out of the Boca Raton showroom, were up to the task. After getting to know the couple and their preferences, the designers came up with a complete interior remodel plan that ideally suited their clients’ needs and active lifestyle. “The renovation started in August 2020, when we worked with the builder, Trottco Enterprises, Inc., and the home you see today is nothing like the one from before,” Jodi Lurcott points out. “I actually helped the owners with the purchase of the remodel, as well.” The clients love the color blue—and are a really lively, fun couple. Their least favorite color is brown, which was the predominant palette of the home before it was renovated,” Lurcott adds. “The house did have great bones, so we tried to maintain that and rejuvenate that look,” Bobby Murr explains. “Instead of changing the kitchen cabinets, for example, we just updated them.” The overall objective of the design team was to give their clients a coastally inspired, coastal transitional home using those types of (blue and teal) colors, and to brighten the home. Lurcott’s favorite elements from the project were the fireplace wall and the bar while Murr liked the tiles in the guest baths and the bar. “The fabric on the bar stools is really cool, and the LED lights behind the bar light up and change colors,” he says. Both designers agree that the remodel really was “a labor of love.”

Living The Blues

With its voluminous ceilings, with new custom-designed crown molding, panoramic windows, and white and blue hues, including the paint on the walls, the living room radiates drama and interest. The custom fabric on the counter stools is by Jab Fabrics. To the left is the bar area and beyond is the dining room. The console behind the white sofas was custom-made by an Amish company and many of the furnishings (sofas and coffee table) were manufactured by EJ Victor. Bold, colorful artwork in white, blues, and teal, were custom-designed to match the teal and blue in the chairs and are private-label CDH creations. Chairs are by Century Furniture while decorative lights are by Fine Art Lighting. “Here, the teal and blue in the chairs are covered in an analogous blue colorlay—layering shades of teals and blues,” Murr points out. The original built-in shelves were also completely remodeled.

Drinking In The Decor

As you walk through the home’s entrance, one of the first things that you see is the bar. Mesmerizing bar stools are designed with a swirling velvet fabric in hues of blue and teal by Designmaster. Matching artwork above the bar was provided by a private label CDH and a chandelier featuring an attractive navy-blue shade pairs with the icemaker, also done in blue. The door to the right leads to the owner’s office, and the first-floor guest bedroom. Here, at the bar, is the perfect spot to enjoy a cool, refreshing beverage, or a delectable, fragrant glass of wine.

In Good Taste

Gathering at the dining room table for lunch or dinner has never been more pleasurable. A large picture window presents a delightful view of the tropical landscaping outside the front of the home, while a tall, majestic indoor plant brings that greenery indoors. Chairs designed in the favorite colors of the owners were manufactured by Century Furniture and the table is an original made by a private label Amish company. “The artwork was the clients’ and part of the inspiration for the home,” explains Lurcott. An eye-catching, extravagant chandelier is part of the same Fine Art Lighting collection and the blue and white patterned area rug, staying true to the colors unveiled throughout, is by the Bokara Rug Company.

Fishing For Compliments

The designers chose to keep the dark walnut wood cabinetry, and just paint it White Diamond by Benjamin Moore to brighten the look of the kitchen. Under-cabinet lighting calls attention to the backsplash Ceramic Matrix tiles in the owners’ chosen colors. Counter stools in an appealing pastel blue are by Designmaster. The breakfast table and wooden-based chairs, painted a parchment color, are by Hickory Chair Furniture Co. Plenty of extra seating has been added for overnight visitors and relatives. Lavish, detailed lighting is again by Fine Art Lighting. Hands down, the main focal point in the kitchen has to be the captivating 300-gallon saltwater fish tank filled with exotic fish. “We had to keep it protected during the build,” Lurcott reveals.

“The house did have great bones, so we tried to maintain that and rejuvenate that look,” Bobby Murr explains. “Instead of changing the kitchen cabinets, for example, we just updated them.”

Great And Glorious

Introducing a striking, live-edged custom-made maple cocktail table with a solid brass base, by the Clive Daniel private label, the great room features a panoramic view of the majestic Intracoastal Waterway. A contemporary, comfy sectional by EJ Victor, touched by cool breezes provided by an overhead modern ceiling fan by Fanimation, serves as the ideal place to relax and enjoy lively conversation. Thrown into the mix is a blue and white rug by Bokara Rug Company, which brings the entire room together. Accessories, and an impressive painting in rich shades of blue, gold, and white, infuse contrast.

The Business At Hand

Furnishings by Vanguard Furniture, including all of the wood pieces, softens the office with an informal feel, yet allows for conducting business. The enticing sleeper sofa is by American Leather and the coastal-inspired fan was supplied by Fanimation. Blues and whites are again the overall colors in the office. An area rug by Bokara Rug Company imparts dimension, while the storage credenza by Vanguard and the artwork, by Clive Daniel Home, give the office character. A sampling of greenery—and the natural light streaming in—act as extra enhancements.

Restful Resplendence

A stately king-sized bed beckons in the second-story master bedroom. Clive Daniel private label furnishings are designed in pastel while the window treatments are all custom-made, with beaded and embroidered fabric. “They’re one of the cool things in the house,” Lurcott points out. “One particular company helped us with a lot of the fabrics in the house.” Dark, rich flooring creates a calming effect, while the room’s simple color scheme encourages tranquility. One guest bedroom is located on the first floor with the remainder of the bedrooms, including the master bedroom, are situated on the second floor.

Dramatic Waterworks

What could be more inviting than a freestanding tub by Bain Ultra and a brass freestanding tub filler by Brizo, supplied by Millers Elegant Hardware, to fill that tub? The fascinating tilework wall is an elaborate made-to-order Ceramic Matrix design. The frameless glass shower was built with solid slab walls and inlay tile work. Fine Art Lighting manufactured the elegant chandelier, an enchanting addition to an already magnificent master bath that is meant to pamper with luxury. There is a guest bathroom on the first floor, as well, decorated in hombre navy tile.

A Pretty Place To Primp

This stylish vanity was custom-built by Trottco Enterprises, Inc., specifically through drawings by the designers themselves. Countertops are Snow Quartz, accessorized by Miller’s Elegant Hardware in a stunning brass. The matching blue pastel chair, perfect for makeup touch ups and grooming, adds just the right touch. Getting glamourous is made easy with three large mirrors and gold-plated sinks with complementary gold-edged lighting. Constructed with lots of drawer space for hairbrushes, combs, hairdryers, and other accessories, the vanity emanates a vintage-like charm.