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TABLE OF
WINTER 2023/2024
ON THE COVER
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ISLE STYLE
A Palm Beach Townhome’s
Custom Reinvention
SECOND GLANCE
INTERIOR DESIGN BY CAITLIN KAH
A coastal Palm Beach townhouse is transformed into
an elegant waterside residence by its original designer.
COVER PHOTO BY CARMEL BRANTLEY
FEATURES
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AESTHETIC COMPONENTS
MAIN ATTRACTION
INTERIOR DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE BY PHIL KEAN
In Aventura’s exclusive Porto Vita high-rise, a
Alys Beach vibes set the tone at a vacation
designer works her magic to deliver a sophisticated
home within the Four Seasons Private
apartment for two discerning tastemakers.
Residences at Walt Disney World Resort.
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TABLE OF
FEATURES
DEPARTMENTS
206
TIMELESS TRANSFORMATION
In Every Issue
INTERIOR DESIGN BY CRYSTAL BLACKSHAW
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Editor’s Message
38
Publisher’s Note
40
Featured Designers
A Tampa house gets a dose of serious style punctuated
by a stellar art collection.
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COASTAL CHARM
INTERIOR DESIGN BY ASHLEY GILBREATH
An Alabama designer leans into vacation vibes and island
style for a seaside getaway in Rosemary Beach.
Details
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Greetings From Japan
66
Palette Pizzazz
68
Metallic Magic
70
Form & Function
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Dopamine Décor
74
Let’s Get Mythical
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Go Figure
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COASTAL CHARM
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TABLE OF
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BODY OF WORK
DEPARTMENTS
In-Depth
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STAR TREK
Tamara Kostianovsky rethinks nature at The Baker
Museum/Artis-Naples.
116
BUZZ
New and noteworthy happenings from the
world of design
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DOUBLE TAKE
120
Art
96
Brothers Elliot and Erick Jiménez explore religion and
race through a fashion-tinged lens.
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CREATIVE OUTREACH
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NEW YORK RHAPSODY
MOCA Jacksonville turns the focus on the art scene
of 1970s Manhattan.
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THE EYE HAS TO TRAVEL
Nora Maité Nieves discovers new horizons at the
Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach.
BODY OF WORK
Gary Simmons tackles racism with a retrospective
at the Pérez Art Museum Miami.
WILD THINGS
Artist Pepe Mar showcases his unconventionality
with a new exhibition at the Tampa Museum of Art.
MOTHER LODE
The Orlando Museum of Art explores the many
interpretations of motherhood through the years.
Collector John Marquez gives Miami a new museum.
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NATURAL FORCE
collection inspired by space.
Buzz
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A designer reaches for the stars with a new
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WEATHER FORECAST
Celebrated artist Judy Pfaff looks back on a
memorable storm at the Sarasota Art Museum.
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LET THERE BE LIGHT!
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Design
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PALM BEACH PERSPECTIVE
Three designers share their visions of waterside
transitional design on The Island.
THE ART OF HOSPITALITY
The new 21c Museum Hotel in St. Louis lives up
to its name.
Best of Show
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PALM BEACH
PERSPECTIVE
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LET THERE BE LIGHT!
Highlights from Lightovation
FD Events
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SURFACE CONNECTIONS
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DESIGN TALK
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SPECIAL OCCASIONS
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COLOR SPECTRUM
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STATE OF
THE ART
We are beginning 2024 on a creative note with the artcentric issue in front of you. Interior design and art are so
often intertwined, and regardless of whether it’s a Sotheby’sworthy collection of Old-World masterpieces, a compilation of
modern works by the scene’s current bold-face stars, or a grouping made up of emerging and lesserknown artists, the combination of aesthetics regularly yields inspiring results.
Like design style and color palette, the art selections in a home can reveal a great deal about its
owners. Some years back, the British Psychological Society published a study based on the art
preferences of more than 90,000 participants. Among other things, the research revealed that those
who preferred representational art like impressionism were agreeable and conscientious types,
that lovers of abstract art were usually more open to new experiences, and that folks with neurotic
tendencies found pop art to be rather appealing. Think of that the next time you visit the home of
someone you’re not all that familiar with and see if said findings hold any truth.
We have no clue as to the personality quirks of the homeowners of the residences featured in this
issue, but we do know they had the good sense to work with talented interior designers who ensured
that their art collections complemented the design styles chosen. While we strive to give you a glimpse
of the entire state in every one of our editions, sometimes a particular region may inevitably get more
love, but this volume’s features are representative of the peninsula from north to south with impressive
properties in Rosemary Beach, Orlando, Tampa, Palm Beach, and Aventura.
Art also influenced the direction of our departments in this issue. There’s a profile on brothers Erick
and Elliot Jiménez, twins who are gaining recognition all over Florida (and abroad) for photographic
works that blend fashion, race, and religion. We take you inside Marquez Art Projects, the newest
museum in Miami, which grew out of the collection of real estate developer John Marquez. There’s
an article on artisan Frank Englesby and his one-of-a-kind glass and crystal creations for Fine Art
Handcrafted Lighting. And, to get you out and about, we highlight the top winter-to-spring exhibitions
at the state’s major museums.
LUIS R. RIGUAL
Editor-in-Chief
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ROOM
TO GROW
If you’ve followed my musings on this page over the last
year, you likely found some familiar themes. In this space I’ve
written about Florida Design’s expansion of events with both
client partners and philanthropic activities leaning creatively
into the design space. I’ve covered the emerging trend of local
residents trading Florida for, well, more Florida by moving from one area of the state to another. And,
most recently, I shared some observations about the real estate boom regarding new builds where
existing legacy projects once stood.
These subjects were all inspired by real-world experiences on the ground. Some of those thoughts
were expanded upon with local statistics, municipal reporting, and other sources in the market. Most
of the time, however, they came from simply asking questions of our design clients and talking to
marketing partners across the state.
Florida has emerged as an economy unto itself over the last three years and the Florida Design
brand wholly reflects that. Our launch of Florida Design Sarasota this past October was sparked by
the unprecedented growth of the design arena on the state’s west coast in recent years. That Florida
Design edition will expand to two issues in 2024 and we are grateful for the enthusiastic reception
that the magazine has enjoyed upon the release of our premiere volume.
Similarly, Miami continues to be an engine of design growth
for the state. In response to that, in early 2023 we expanded
Florida Design Miami from three to four issues per year. Our
Miami edition will celebrate 20 years in the market in 2024, so
this growth is well timed to respond to what is happening across
this international city. Look out for the publication to expand its
coverage of emerging Miami designers in the coming year.
I write this as the holiday season is hitting its stride, which
is a good time to thank our longtime and new clients for their
support as we continue to grow and showcase superior design in
this amazing corner of the world.
See you in the next issue.
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[ FEATURED DESIGNERS ]
CAITLIN KAH
JESSICA JAEGGER
PHIL KEAN
Caitlin Kah Interiors
Jaegger Interior Design
Phil Kean Design Group
“Second Glance,” page 176
“Aesthetic Components,” page 184
“Main Attraction,” page 194
The Palm Beach townhome that graces
this edition’s cover is the work of
designer Caitlin Kah and her talented
team, who worked on the residence
twice: first for the developer of the
community where the property is
located and then for the owner who
eventually bought the house. “I had
envisioned it one way for the developers,
and then, I immediately had to put the
new owner’s stamp on it and make it
special,” says Kah. “It was interesting
to tackle the same space twice for two
different types of situations. For the
second time around, it was all about
removing the coastal references and
elevating the overall style.”
“We approached this renovation by
blending modern architectural details
with a Brazilian and Italian aesthetic,
all while incorporating the owners’
Mexican heritage via specific touches,”
says designer Jessica Jaegger about
the high-rise residence at Porto Vita
featured in this issue. “The clients came
from a house with dark accents and
heavy pieces, but they wanted to change
all that for this new phase of their lives.
Once they decided on wood as a texture,
that dictated the palette of taupe,
brown, and off-white used throughout
the residence.” The Aventura condo
is defined by abstract art, custom
millwork, and lots and lots of Poltrona
Frau furnishings.
“Designing and building this home
on Disney property was a magical
experience,” says designer and architect
Phil Kean,” regarding the Orlando
residence highlighted in this edition.
Said home is a palatial estate with
7,367 square feet of space located at
the Four Seasons Private Residences
at Walt Disney World Resort’s Golden
Oak community. Kean made the
property the star of its neighborhood
by infusing a distinct look inspired by
Alys Beach vibes. “We were allowed to
express our originality with memorable
architecture, whimsical design details,
and unexpected ‘wow’ features,” he
adds. “We are honored to know that the
homeowners feel like living there is like
being on a constant vacation.”
CRYSTAL BLACKSHAW
ASHLEY GILBREATH
Crystal Blackshaw Interiors
Ashley Gilbreath Interior Design
“Timeless Transformation,” page 206
“Coastal Charm,” page 218
“Serene with soft lighting, cozy textures, and materials
with moments of contrast and balance,” is how designer
Crystal Blackshaw describes her approach in the Tampa
residence highlighted in this issue. For her, the best part of
the project was working with the homeowners. “They gave
us almost full control of every design decision and trusted
the process. That created a cohesive home and elevated
every space in the property to its fullest potential.” The
residence bucks the traditional styles that are so common
in Tampa in favor of a look that takes a great deal of its cues
from art and fashion.
“My favorite aspect of this project? The views! They are
breathtaking,” says designer Ashley Gilbreath about a
Rosemary Beach vacation house she recently tackled. The
project was ambitious to say the least. Gilbreath and her design
team reconfigured the home’s footprint and window placement
throughout, revamped the outdated color palette, and created
an open, airy, and clean vibe starting at the front door. “It’s
now a great entertaining space,” adds Gilbreath. “Our design
approach created a more spacious feel and brought the ocean
indoors.” The end result is a charming coastal retreat informed
by one-of-a-kind finds and family vibes.
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PALETTE PIZZAZZ
WHEN IT COMES TO COLOR IN 2024, MORE IS MORE
Il Giullare sofa by MERITALIA is true to its name with
multiple shades of happy colors and cone-like pillows that
recall a court jester’s hat. meritalia.it
ABOVE:
BELOW: Inspired by Moroccan design, the Riad
fabric by SCALAMANDRÉ offers a blend of
cotton and linen with geometric imagery that
makes it ideal as a window treatment or
headboard upholstery. scalamandre.com
BELOW: With its color-block palette,
the BOB sofa by BLA STATION
is now twice the width of its
predecessor for increased
comfort. blastation.com
BELOW: In 1967,
Herman Miller’s
Alexander Girard
designed the Color Wheel
ottoman with shades that
would suit multiple interiors. This
reissue by DESIGN WITHIN REACH
stays honest to that vision. dwr.com
LEFT:
Its organic form and vibrant colors make the
Alessandra by Javier Mariscal for HIVE transcend
its role as a mere armchair. hivemodern.com
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LEFT:
The curves in the Glacier
pendant designed by Ori
Goldberg for HUBBARDTON
FORGE give the piece a
sense of movement in space.
hubbardtonforge.com
LEFT:
Created from polished stainless steel, the
Gleam mirror by BAKER captures the lively
spirit of moderne jewelry thanks to its frame
of giant silver beads. bakerfurniture.com
METALLIC MAGIC
FOR FURNITURE AND ACCESSORIES WITH RADIANT
SOPHISTICATION, LOOK NO FURTHER THAN SILVER
Call it crushed-can chic. The burnished
silver on the Warp dining table and stools
by JOHN POMP is sculpted and mangled
by the artist and his team of creatives at
his Philadelphia studio. johnpomp.com
BELOW: From CAMERON DESIGN HOUSE, the Kupoli
coffee table features a base of 12 steel tubes topped
with glass, a distinctive example of the brand’s new
sculptural furniture offerings. camerondesignhouse.com
ABOVE:
This special edition of the Bomboca sofa by the
Campana Brothers for LOUIS VUITTON features a
silvery finish that its creators say “feels celebratory, like
a party.” We couldn’t agree more. us.louisvuitton.com
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Form &
Function
HANDBLOWN GLASS
MAKES THE ULTIMATE
STATEMENT AS
DECORATIVE ART
ABOVE:
Handblown in
the Czech Republic, the
Droplet set by SKLO is
composed of seven vessels
made of solid glass around
a void of transparent color.
sklo.com
LEFT:
Designed by Luciano
Gaspari for SALVIATI, the
Elementi Lagunari glass
forms interpret 1950s
aesthetics with svelte
silhouettes and top shapes
that resemble exotic fungi.
salviati.com
The Bird of Paradise vessel
from the Wild Flower collection
by JULI BOLANOS-DURMAN
is but one stellar example of
this artist’s bespoke approach
to glassmaking. julibd.com
The Sestier vase by CASSINA
was designed as a blown glass ball
harnessed by a net of cords. cassina.com
ABOVE:
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HOME FURNITURE
AND ACCESSORIES
THAT MAKE US FEEL
THE JOY OF DESIGN
1 Cheers to the Brindisi console by
FORNASETTI, a silkscreened, hand-painted,
and lacquered piece that celebrates everyday
glee. fornasetti.com
2 The Bel Air scoop
vases by JONATHAN ADLER are ideal for
those who prefer a minimalist approach to
blooms. jonathanadler.com
3 The Haas Fox
cake stand by the Haas Brothers for L’OBJET
is cheerful with or without a baked delicacy
under its whimsical cloche. l-objet.com
4 The new Cabinet of Curiosities by Marc
Newson for LOUIS VUITTON offers more
than 1,000 different configurations thanks
to its 19 colorful, leather-covered cubes.
us.louisvuitton.com
5 Rocky the Teckel
is a terracotta pup by Nhut Nhathawut for
CURREY & COMPANY that brand founder
Browlee Currey says “was last seen wading in
the ocean off Miami.” curreyandcompany.com
6 In that irresistible buttercream tone, the
Ripple chair by NATHAN ANTHONY feels
like a modernist warm hug.
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Let’s Get
Mythical
FANTASTICAL PATTERNS ON FABRICS
AND WALLPAPER BRING FOLKLORIC
CHARM TO HOME DESIGN
LEFT:
The winged feline depicted
on the Lynx velvet by EMMA J.
SHIPLEY was inspired by African
rock paintings and mythology.
emmajshipley.com
ABOVE:
A symbol for power, wisdom,
and masculinity, the Ming Dragon
fabric from BRUNSCHWIG & FILS
delights the eye with its detailing.
kravet.com/brunschwig-fils
BELOW: The Chi’en Dragon pattern by
SCALAMANDRÉ is updated for 2024
in a range of new colors (including this
vibrant green) and printed on a softly
textured linen and cotton ground.
scalamandre.com
LEFT:
Centaurs, chimeras, and
sphinxes live and let live in
the Imaginarium wallpaper
from MIND THE GAP. The
mythical scene is also available
in a darker background.
mindthegap.com
BELOW: Available in everything
from linen to velvet, this
rococo-inspired fabric from
SPOONFLOWER features
a Medusa head, multiple
cameo portraits, and a couple
of cherubs on a light pink
background. spoonflower.com
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Based on an original
design by Frank
Lloyd Wright, the
Taliesin floor lamp by
YAMAGIWA features
solid wood boxes
that filter light like
branches on a tree.
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LEFT:
Designed by Giacomo
Ravagli and available through
CARPENTERS WORKSHOP
GALLERY, the Blue Barnacles
chandelier uses brass to reflect
and refract light as it showcases
Ravagli’s skills as a sculptor.
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GO FIGURE
EMBRACE THE BOLD WITH FORMS AND
SILHOUETTES THAT DEFY GEOMETRY
ABOVE:
Designed by Basaglia Rota Nodari for
VIGANO, the George is a modular system with
pieces that can be assembled horizontally
and vertically in a variety of configurations.
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RIGHT: Composed of a staggered stack
of wood column pieces, the Shifty side
table by HOLLY HUNT brings sculptural
elegance to modern living spaces.
hollyhunt.com
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ABOVE:
Featuring rigorous silhouettes enhanced
by metal profiles and legs, the Camilla desk
and Sofia chair by ARMANI/CASA are covered
in mother-of-pearl tiles arranged in a hypnotic
mosaic pattern. armani.com
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Star Trek
INSPIRED BY OUR COLLECTIVE FASCINATION
WITH THE UNIVERSE, TIM LECLABART’S NEW
SPACE COLLECTION NODS TO EXPLORATION
THROUGH AESTHETICS
LUIS R. RIGUAL
THE LIGHT
“This collection was my way to reinterpret the Space Age
movement with natural elements such as stone, wood, and
paper,” says Leclabart. “The Squaring Space lamp is my attempt
to map out the cosmos. The wood section [at the bottom]
represents the three dimensions of space, while the washi
squares with the LED bulbs represent faraway stars.”
THE DESK
“The Constellation desk was the first thing I drew for
this collection,” says Leclabart. “It’s made of oak with
enameled lava stone inlays. It’s meant to represent an
unknown constellation of stars, and the freeform shape
of the table evokes the halo produced by these stars.”
THE CHAIR
“The Constellation chair comes with the desk, and it’s made of the same materials, with a dark blue
enamel seat and back,” says Leclabart. “It’s the little alien of the collection.” timleclabart.com
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Furniture from
Baker-McGuire’s
two new collections
was inspired by trips
to coastal cities in
the United States
and Italy.
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BAKER-MCGUIRE
UNLEASHES
TWO NEW
COLLECTIONS
INSPIRED BY LAZY
DAYS UNDER
THE SUN
BELOW:
The Milos chair
from The Baker Resort
Collection features a solid
walnut frame.
New year, new holiday. So goes the mindset at Baker-McGuire. The company’s two
new collections, The Baker Resort Collection and The Baker Resort Collection for
McGuire, are inspired by coastal getaways and brought to life by naturalistic materials,
clean lines, touch-me textures, and elegant forms. Together, the lines offer 93 pieces,
and just about every room in the home is covered. “This marks the first-ever joint
collection between our two legacy brands,” says company rep Erica Wingo. “Our
team was inspired by recent trips to South Florida, New York, California, and Italy,
so this launch is a celebration of the environments and hospitality experiences we
encountered there.” bakerfurniture.com
BELOW:
A custom coquillage
mirror by artist Wexler
Robichaux for Mabley
Handler Home & Design,
West Palm Beach
LEFT:
Store owners Jennifer Mabley and
Austin Handler RIGHT: A showroom
vignete with a hand-painted bar
cabinet, an antique brass lamp,
and a woven swivel chair
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PALM BEACH CHIC
After participating in the Kips
Bay Decorator Show House Palm
Beach in 2018 and 2023, Jennifer Mabley and
Austin Handler decided it was time to expand
their (Hamptons- and New York City-based)
business to South Florida. The two merchants
recently lifted the curtain on Mabley Handler
Home & Design, a furnishings and lifestyle retail store and studio at 3512 South
Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach. The inventory here includes select pieces from
Mabley Handler’s recent collection with Kravet, window treatments from The Shade
Store, wallpaper from a collaboration with Gracie, and delightful high-end goods
such as Parisienne fragrances and a private label Italian dinnerware line with original
designs. “We view Mabley Handler Home & Design as a curation with history,”
says Handler, “a place where we can express what Palm Beach style is to us.”
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The Fly Multiple is a suspension lamp
with upper and lower light emission
and adjustable compositions.
Luminous Statements
ITALIAN TASTEMAKER MASSIMILIANO RAGGI BRINGS
HIS VISION OF LIGHTING TO AMERICA
The Fly floor lamp’s
frame appears to
disappear into the
light when turned on.
ABOVE: Sekt’s Puritan
double pendant
and Arca stools
are handmade by
artisans in Gnosjö,
Sweden. INSET
RIGHT AND BELOW: The
texture imperfections on Sekt’s Puritan
lamps are a huge part of
their appeal.
ABOVE LEFT:
A textile diffuser on the Fly wall light can create
a Calacatta marble effect above and below the fixture.
LEFT: Architect and designer Massimiliano Raggi
Newly launched in the United States, the Fly lighting
collection by Massimiliano Raggi for Contardi has been
described with words such as “elegant” and “lightness,” which
is exactly what its designer was going for. Raggi wanted products “with a
strong yet delicate expressive force” and that’s just what he created. As
slim as a slender Italian suit that’s been expertly tailored, each Fly floor
lamp, sconce, and hanging fixture is enhanced by refined finishes such as
satin golden nickel, brushed bronze nickel, and anthracite, making them
ideal for both residential and commercial spaces. contardi-usa.com
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Lovers of antiques have been tuned
into Sekt for a while now. The Swedish
design brand based in Malmo is
beloved for its small-batch products (in
bronze, mouthblown glass, steel, and
porcelain), which are purposely made
to look aged in color and structure.
The sustainable brand is now available
in North America
exclusively through
Emerson Bailey,
a design gallery
with locations
in Bozeman,
Montana, and
Denver. Among
Sekt’s most popular
selections are its glass
and bronze Puritan lamps, which are
as deliberately unembellished as
their name suggests. sekterism.com;
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HOT STUFF
HÄCKER BRINGS ITS GERMAN
KITCHEN CACHET TO THE MIAMI
DESIGN DISTRICT
LEFT AND BELOW:
Häcker’s kitchen
options cover
styles from
modern to classic
using natural
woods and stones,
as well as manmade textures.
Founded by Herman Häcker in 1898, Häcker knows kitchens. The
fourth-generation family-owned company, which supplies more
than 60 countries around the world, recently opened its first North
American flagship in the Miami Design District. The 3,600-squarefoot showroom serves as a showcase for five inspirational
vignettes featuring the brand’s most popular styles: oak, black and
eucalyptus, walnut, crystal white, light gray and velvet blue, and
natural vintage oak. A full-service staff walks customers through
everything from delivery to installation, while a sample area is
equipped with everything from cabinet fronts to surface materials
for viewing before selections are made. hackerkitchens.us
FABRIC FONDNESS
LEFT:
A Chalet in Eskimo rug and
accent chairs in Chalk Stripe in
Cinnabar White and Natasha in
Umber fabrics
RIGHT: An accent chair in Antoinette
in Salted Caramel fabric
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PHOTOS COURTESY OF BRANDS
When asked to define the new Aurora line of rugs, draperies, and
upholstery for Rosemary Hallgarten, its designer and namesake
doesn’t mince words. “The new collection was inspired by the
warm luminosity that emerges from an end-of-summer light. It
blends a modern influence with a nod to the opulence of the
Baroque era and cathedral-like domed ceilings of Puglia, Italy.
Rich cognac velvets and exquisitely soft
forest green alpaca fabrics sit on top
of shimmering silk, patterned wool,
and thick cozy alpaca rugs.” We
wouldn’t put it any other way.
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LEFT:
The Printemps
pattern from New
Ravenna’s Ville
Lumière collection
was inspired by
the stained-glass
cupola of Paris’
famous department
store in the city’s
Opéra district
BELOW:
Designer
Caroline Beaupère
Penchant
for Paris
NEW RAVENNA PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE CITY
OF LIGHT WITH A COLLECTION INSPIRED BY
ITS MOST FAMOUS LANDMARKS
LOCATION,
LOCATION, LOCATION
And then there were four. Clive Daniel Home
has opened its fourth Florida location with a
new showroom in Fort Myers at 8650 Gladiolus
Drive. “At 48,000 square feet, this Fort Myers
location is a jewel box,” says Daniel Lubner,
the company’s CEO. “We have a significant
number of clients in Fort Myers, Fort Myers
Beach, and the islands, so having a nearby
showroom will make it that much easier for
them to work with our products and designers.
It’s a beautiful space and we hope it delivers
endless inspiration and resources to our
guests.” The onsite inventory includes a mix of
contemporary, traditional, and casual designs.
clivedaniel.com
ABOVE AND BELOW: A chairs display and a living room
furniture vignette at the new Clive Daniel showroom
in Fort Myers
Gothic imagery
marks the Notre
Dame pattern from
New Ravenna’s Ville
Lumière collection.
The new Ville Lumière collection of mosaics from New Ravenna is like a
promenade through Paris’ most enchanting neighborhoods, which was
exactly what designer Caroline Beaupère intended. The nine designs in
the line (all made of natural stone or jewel glass with 24K gold accents)
were inspired by the capital’s most iconic architecture and landmarks.
Styles include Sacré Coeur, with a stylized heart motif to represent the
neo-byzantine basilica, Place des Vosges, which interprets the vaulted
arcades that frame the square in the Marais, and Ile Saint-Louis, with
heraldic fleurs-de-lys accented in gold. All the mosaics are handcrafted
by New Ravenna’s inhouse artisans and most are suitable for both
indoor and outdoor installations. newravenna.com
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[ ART ]
Double Take
TWIN BROTHERS ELLIOT AND ERICK JIMÉNEZ
CONTEMPLATE THE DUALITIES THAT PERVADE
THEIR LIVES AND PHOTOGRAPHY
TEXT
KELLEY MARCELLUS
ABOVE:
Twins Elliot and
Erick Jiménez bring a
fashion sensibility to
photographic works that
explore religion, identity,
and race.
LEFT:
Reclining Mermaid,
one of the Jiménez
brothers’ most recent
works, was unveiled as a
mural in the Miami Design
District in November 2023.
The work depicts Yemaya,
the deity syncretized with
our Lady of Regla in Cuba.
In November, Miami-born
brothers Elliot and Erick
Jiménez hopped a plane to the Dominican Republic to attend
the inaugural Latin American Fashion Awards. They’d been
nominated, but weren’t sure what to expect. Then, their names
were called. The identical twins and fine art photographers
were recognized with one of the top prizes of the night for
their photo of Puerto Rican rap artist Bad Bunny for the cover
That wasn’t the only time Elliot and Erick were honored
last year, however. In fact, 2023 sent significant attention
their way. In October, they took home an Ellie from Oolite
Arts for a commissioned mural they created for the Miami
Design District titled Reclining Mermaid, which represents the
“shadow self” they’ve experienced as bi-racial, first-generation
Cuban Americans. And back in June, they walked away with
the People’s Choice Award at the Orlando Museum of Art’s
(OMART) Florida Prize event for their work in the same theme.
“We were a little nervous and shocked,” says Elliot of
their win from OMART, which also acquired an artwork by the
ABOVE:
Like many of their works, Elliot and Erick Jiménez’s
Portrait of a Man (Elegguá) is steeped in religious imagery.
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brothers for its permanent collection. “It marks a turning point
for us [and cements] our work as artists.”
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“Multiple exposures, blur, and composition give our photographs
a painterly feel,” says artist Elliot Jiménez. “It’s not just about taking
a picture; it’s about how we can make the image.”
Currently represented by Spinello Projects in Miami,
was nice,” says Erick. “The pandemic was about respite
Elliot and Erick first came to photography as 15-year-olds
and reflection, and it gave us time to work on concepts
taking a black-and-white film class in high school. After
we’d been thinking about for many years.”
graduation, they spend what Erick calls “a miserable year”
Though they don’t consider themselves religious,
studying graphic arts before they launched independent
much of their artistic expression explores the intersection
businesses as fashion photographers. After a few years,
of religion, history, and culture, drawing on the mysteries
the brothers found that in collaboration, their creative
of Lucumí—a religion born out of enslaved Yoruba people
vision gelled. “The person who is most like you has opinions
from West Africa assigning their own deities to the Catholic
that matter much more than what others think,” says Elliot.
saints of Spanish colonizers in Cuba. The brothers grew up
Their work eventually took them to New York City
with this faith and experienced its rich but hidden symbols.
where they opened a studio and worked at a rapid-fire
“People are aware of the spirituality, but don’t understand
pace until COVID-19 brought everything to a halt. “We
it,” says Erick. “For us, it’s become a personal journal to
came back to Miami and found a change of pace, which
express ourselves, our culture, and all the nuances that
come with it.”
Many of their pieces draw on classic
Christian imagery, with figures almost
completely in silhouette, except for the
eyes. “Shadow figures are created to
be anonymous,” says Elliot. “The work
is very layered because the religion
was practiced in private. Culturally, it
has existed, but it has always been
hidden, filled with stigmas and taboos,
with a proximity to Christianity.”
Erick says their work is an example
of transculturation, a term first used
by anthropologist Fernando Ortiz in
1940 to describe “the exchange of two
cultures fusing into something new.”
While the brothers continue to work
in the fashion spectrum, they plan
to lean further into their art. Lately,
they’ve
been
experimenting
with
photographic techniques to create
impressionistic pieces.
exposures,
give
a
feel,”
painterly
our
blur,
and
photographs
says
Elliot
“It’s
not just about taking a picture; it’s
about how we can make the image.”
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LEFT:
“Shadow figures are created to be
anonymous,” says artist Elliot Jiménez of
works like The Apotheosis of Lukumi.
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artworks that include Going Out of My Mind by
George Condo (foreferont left) and Untitled
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“It always made me sad when great art
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went into someone’s house
never to be seen again,” says art collector John Marquez. “I’ve always been very
pro sharing your art collection, and this is something I wanted to do for the city.”
“This” is an 8,000-square-foot shoe warehouse in Allapattah now reborn as
Marquez Art Projects (MAP), a privately funded exhibition space that showcases its
namesake’s personal art acquisitions since he began collecting in earnest in 2016.
“At the beginning it was KAWS and Banksy, then it expanded to Robert Nava
and Robin F. Williams, and it just kept growing from there,” says Marquez. “For me,
collecting is more than just [acquiring] a particular piece. It’s about the artists, whom
I become obsessed with and want to know more about.”
ABOVE:
MAP founder John
Marquez’s art collection is
estimated to have nearly
1,000 pieces.
LEFT:
Located at 2395 NW
21st Terrace in Allapattah, the
MAP building was designed
by architects Terence Riley
and Wesley Kean.
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JOHN MARQUEZ PHOTO BY KEVIN BELTRAN/COURTESY OF MAP
When Marquez, founder of the real estate development firm Cade Capital,
[ ART ]
The female abstractionists room at MAP
includes paintings by (from left) Grace
Carney, Marina Perez Simão, Andrea Marie
Breiling, and Lauren Quinn.
purchased the MAP building, his initial plan was to transform it into his
company’s headquarters and take advantage of the extra wall space
when his art collection outgrew his home, but that idea didn’t last long.
Once he was certain a museum was the way to go, he didn’t hesitate
and hired renowned architect and curator Terence Riley to design it.
When Riley unexpectedly passed away in 2021, Wesley Kean, a KoDA
principal architect and former student of Riley’s, stepped in to carry
out the original vision and add his own enhancements. The result is a
dynamic space divided into four distinct galleries: a room for solo shows,
another for young female abstractionists, a Miami room for work created
where visitors can see his evolution as a collector.
MAP opened its doors in September 2023, just in time to prepare
for the well-heeled, art-savvy crowds that descended on the city for the
21st edition of Art Basel Miami Beach in December. Marquez and his staff
ABOVE:
Phoenix by José Delgado Zúñiga is part of
Cusp, the Miami artist’s solo exhibition at MAP.
were well prepared for them with Cusp, an exhibition (running through
April 13, 2024) by Miami-based painter José Delgado
Zúñiga about his experiences as a Mexican-American
man. The presentation, marked by vibrant colors
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venue’s dedication to promoting homegrown talent
in the future.
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supporting
them
when
they
need
it
most,”
says Marquez. “MAP will allow me to do that
on a larger scale and that brings me great joy.”
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LEFT:
Painter José Delgado Zúñiga in front of one of the
artworks for his Cusp exhibition at MAP
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[ ART ]
Hunk by Richard Nonas is
an example of the changes
in sculpture that took place
in the 1970s and the idea
that work integrated with its
surroundings plays a role in
the viewer’s reception.
NEW YORK
RHAPSODY
AN EXPANSIVE EXHIBITION AT MOCA
JACKSONVILLE TAKES VISITORS BACK
TO 1970S MANHATTAN
TEXT
RIKI ALTMAN-YEE
Because the Museum
of Contemporary Art (MOCA)
Jacksonville will be celebrating its 100th anniversary in
2024, senior curator Ylva Rouse decided it was the right
time to reminisce about an extraordinary period of creative
ABOVE:
A gelatin silver print of dancers Sheryl Sutton (left)
and Lucinda Childs by Richard “Dickie” Landry
experimentation in one of the most dynamic art capitals of the
world. The result? A Walk on the Wild Side: ’70s New York in
the Norman E. Fisher Collection.
“The way societal concerns are expressed in today’s art,
and the exploration of how we inhabit, perceive, and negotiate
space as information, owe much to the development of art and
exhibitions as a critical form that took place during this time,”
The aforementioned Fisher, who grew up in Jacksonville,
became a supporter of the arts and a friend to many celebrated
creatives after being introduced to the New York art world in
1969. His collection, comprising nearly 700 pieces, not only
illustrates this dynamic decade in America, but also how one
man’s interest in the arts blossomed into a profound passion.
Through June 30, 2024, mocajacksonville.unf.edu
LEFT:
Untitled by Louisiana artist Tina Girouard, one of the artists who
introduced collector Norman Fisher to New York’s art scene in 1969
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explains Rouse.
[ ART ]
Natural Force
TAMARA KOSTIANOVSKY DISSECTS AND
RE-ENVISIONS NATURE AT THE BAKER
MUSEUM/ARTIS-NAPLES
TEXT
JILL COLE
For the exhibition
Revolution
at
The
Tamara Kostianovsky: Botanical
Baker
Museum/Artis—Naples,
Kostianovsky’s first exhibition in the Southeastern United
States, the Brooklyn-based artist worked with The
Baker’s museum director and chief curator, Courtney
McNeil, to select a broad representation of her body of
work. What resulted is a collection of pastel tree stumps,
dangling farm animal carcasses, and embroidered
tapestries, which were created in the wake of an inspiring
visit to Naples Botanical Garden and Audubon Corkscrew
Swamp Sanctuary.
All the aforementioned works are made of discarded
fabrics and layered with intrigue. Among the fibers are
questions of how we violently treat Mother Nature and
promote consumption. As the artist puts it: “When things
are both beautiful and horrific, that’s what I’m after.”
ABOVE:
A detail from Guacamaya with Rainbow Vine, part
of Tamara Kostianovsky’s Fowl Decorations series
PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE BAKER MUSEUM/ARTIS NAPLES
Through April 7, 2024, artisnaples.org.
ABOVE:
Made from discarded textiles and acrylic nails, The Conference of the Birds is
an update of an antique French wallpaper pattern created to promote colonization.
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[ ART ]
The Eye
Has to Travel
NORA MAITÉ NIEVES
EXPLORES NEW
TERRITORY AT WEST
PALM BEACH’S
NORTON MUSEUM
OF ART
TEXT
R.J. ECKELSON
ABOVE:
Garden of Eden was created using
acrylic, pigment, resin, and Kaolin.
Architectural details,
reimagined
as abstract visuals rendered in rich
textures and bright colors, often help to
convey Nora Maité Nieves’ exploration
of identity.
Since the artist was born in Puerto
Rico
and
now
typically
considers
Brooklyn her home base, her previous
works largely drew from those locales.
But staying in West Palm Beach as part
of the Norton Museum of Art’s 2023-24
LEFT:
The totemic Ciclo
Lunar incorporates colors
inspired by the Caribbean
along with both gold and
silver leaf.
Artist in Residence program inspired
Nieves in new directions, all of which
are explored in Clouds in the Expanded
Field, her first solo exhibition in a major
United States museum.
“Clouds are ephemeral and not
bound by anything,” says Nieves. “They
landscape. I hope this exhibition will
bring joy and captivate the visitors with
a sense of belonging and freedom.”
Through April 18, 2024, norton.org
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PHOTOS COURTESY OF NORTON MUSEUM OF ART
move freely without borders in the
[ ART ]
BODY OF WORK
LEFT:
Everforward...
by Gary Simmons
is one of Public
Enemy’s most
popular artworks.
GARY SIMMONS SPEAKS HIS MIND
THROUGH A BUZZY RETROSPECTIVE AT
THE PÉREZ ART MUSEUM MIAMI
TEXT
JILL COLE
ABOVE:
Lineup is meant to replicate a police wall chart
lineup with eight pairs of gold-plated athletic sneakers.
Racism is as
pervasive in our visual culture as it’s ever
been, and Gary Simmons has been shining the spotlight on
it, along with questions of class and identity, since the late
1980s. Now, in an exhibition co-organized with the Museum
of Contemporary Art Chicago, the Pérez Art Museum Miami
Along with various large-scale wall drawings created
on-site, this exhibition includes approximately 70 sculptures,
paintings, photographs, works on paper, and installations,
organized in sections ranging in themes from “miseducation”
to “erasure” to “recurrence.”
“Simmons compels us to confront our shared past while
ABOVE:
Using pigment, oil paint, and cold wax on
canvas, along with his signature smudging technique,
Gary Simmons’ Hollywood offers “a reflection of
abandoned pasts.”
embracing the possibilities of our collective future,” says
PAMM Director Franklin Sirmans. “[He is] a powerful reminder
that art has the remarkable ability to weave together important
narratives of our time.” Through April 28, 2024, pamm.org
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PHOTOS COURTESY OF PÉREZ ART MUSEUM MIAMI
(PAMM) is presenting Gary Simmons: Public Enemy, the artist’s
most in-depth presentation to date.
[ ART ]
LEFT:
Upon close
inspection, Pepe Mar’s
Dual (a painting on a
wood panel inside a plexi
box) reveals an array of
found objects.
BELOW: Potpourri is a large
work comprising acrylic
on painted fabric.
WILD THINGS
THE TAMPA MUSEUM OF ART OFFERS A VISION OF
PEPE MAR’S EXPANDING UNCONVENTIONALITY
TEXT
RIKI ALTMAN-YEE
It is one thing to behold 15 years’ worth of Pepe Mar’s vibrant
and multidimensional works, but it is another experience entirely
to exist inside them and interact with Paprika, the artist’s alter ego.
Pepe Mar: Myth and Magic promises to take visitors along
on Mar’s journey from the border where the United States meets
Mexico to Miami, his current home, by way of 60 artworks. Along
the way, fabric walls, plush orange carpets, and cushy poufs serve
which often include paper collages or assemblages of collected
objects, will undoubtedly spark curiosity.
“We’re excited and honored to have had the privilege of
working with Pepe Mar over three years to plan this bright, colorful
and beautiful 15-year survey of his artwork and his world,” says
Joanna Robotham, Tampa Museum of Art’s curator of modern
and contemporary art. “The entire exhibition is a self-portrait
of Pepe and his many experiences.” Through February 18, 2024,
tampamuseum.org
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as the backdrop and insight into the artist’s mind, while the works,
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[ ART ]
Mother Lode
THE ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ART EXPLORES
MOTHERHOOD—AND ALL ITS JOYS AND
SORROWS—IN A NEW EXHIBITION
TEXT
R.J. ECKELSON
ABOVE:
Analogous Colors by Titus
Kaphar was featured on the
cover of Time magazine’s issue
covering the protests following
George Floyd’s death.
RIGHT:
Storyteller Figure by
Helen Cordero depicts a
Navajo tribal storyteller from
Cochiti, New Mexico.
BELOW: Created in 1889 by
American painter De Scott
Evans, At the Kitchen Window
depicts a young woman of the
time with her newborn.
The person who gave us life has been represented in many different
ways since the beginning of recorded history yet defining her is a
complicated endeavor. To that end, the Orlando Museum of Art presents
eclectic artists worldwide that invites visitors to explore how mothers have
been portrayed through the ages.
Partially curated in a salon style, wherein the artworks are grouped
together on a single wall, the exhibition illustrates mothers as symbols
of creation, compassionate companions, and parents struggling with the
burdens of domestic duties.
“As viewers navigate this exhibition, they are encouraged to consider
their own expectations, reflect on images that are familiar or challenging
to them, and contemplate what may be missing,” says OMA curator Coralie
Claeysen-Gleyzon. “The viewer is challenged to explore the connections
between the various artworks on view, as well as their connections to
works they may know from contexts beyond the walls of this museum.”
Through May 5, 2024, omart.org
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[ ART ]
LEFT:
Notes on Light and
Color by Judy Pfaff was
previously installed in
2000 at Jaffe-Friede
and Strauss Galleries in
Hanover, New Hampshire.
WEATHER FORECAST
AT THE SARASOTA ART MUSEUM, ARTIST JUDY PFAFF TOUCHES
ON A MEMORABLE STORM AND ITS AFTERMATH
TEXT
BELOW: Pfaff used plaster,
dyes, UV fluorescent
and incandescent lights,
contact paper, pencil and
glass to create the work
ar.chae.ol.o.gy.
JILL COLE
It is entirely logical to presume that Sarasota Art
Museum’s Judy Pfaff: Picking up the Pieces will hit
close to home for any Floridian. After all, Pfaff got
the idea for the massive installation after watching
news coverage of Hurricane Ian in 2022.
“Seeing with my own eyes the major impact
Ian had on the land and homes completely shook
me,” she says. “This exhibition is the result of that
experience.”
As a carpenter, welder, printer, painter, designer
and glassblower, Pfaff expertly employs myriad
materials to create her works, which range from
hand-painted and digitally manipulated images
For this solo show, her first since 2017, the artist
has fashioned two- and three-dimensional works
complementing the Sarasota Art Museum’s unique
architecture and 30-foot ceiling.
“I used ordinary materials and natural detritus
to distill what I saw during my visit to Florida,” says
Pfaff. Organizers promise visitors they can expect an
extraordinary spectacle. Through March 24, 2024,
sarasotaartmuseum.org
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ABOVE: “The kitchen truly is the heart of this home,” says
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THE FURNISHINGS
When it came to furniture, Mehditash and her team ensured
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RIGHT: “This high traffic area needed to serve as the main dining space
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[ DESIGN ]
LEFT:
The great room overlooks the
pool through steel French doors.
This area houses a custom sofa
by Poliform, chairs by Bernhardt,
art by Paul Kneale and an area rug
by Stark.
BELOW:
“In the bedroom, we wanted
to allow a little pop with the Thibaut
wallpaper, while keeping all the other
elements very bright and neutral,” says
Mehditash. Furniture here includes a bed
by Bernhardt, and a chair and daybed by
Hive. The custom lighting pendant is
by Witford Laguna Beach.
THE PALETTE
“The selection of materials was very important to ensure that we maintained a very
neutral yet warm palette that allowed the color and fun from the art collection to come
through,” says Mehditash. “European oak flooring and walnut cabinetry in the kitchen and
dining room and gorgeous Venetian plaster walls were great choices to achieve that.”
THE END RESULT
PHOTOS BY CARMEL BRANTLEY; STYLING BY PHILIPPA BRATHWAITE
“Bringing one-of-a-kind elements and pieces to best represent the Palm Beach feeling was
integral to this house,” says Mehditash. “Sourcing is always based on luck and surprise,
but it’s my favorite part of the process. This home is like no other.” mehditashdesign.com
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[ DESIGN ]
WATERSIDE BLISS
Designer Sophia Passerini nods to the ocean without clichés
THE DESIGN DIRECTIVE
“Connection.” That was the word two homeowners emphasized when they
charged designer Sophia Passerini with the look of their new 6,274 waterfront
property. “They wanted to connect with the house’s magnificent ocean views,”
says Passerini, “and bring the vibrant
colors of the Atlantic indoors.”
ABOVE: The blue and white
accents in the living room were
chosen for the homeowners’
much-desired connection to
the ocean. All the furniture was
custom-made in Italy. On the
wall is Medrie MacPhee’s Take
Me to the River.
“All the furnishings and accessories
were extremely customized and made
in Italy,” says Passerini. “They were
designed as statement pieces with
impeccable craftsmanship, strong
functional qualities, and timeless
design.” An example of this is the sofa
in the living room, which was created
with the openness of the space in mind
RIGHT: Another view of the living room
reveals an artwork made of mirrored glass
by Rob Wynne titled Electric Light and a
Ravelle chandelier by RH.
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PHOTOS BY DANI CARRETERO
THE FURNISHINGS
[ DESIGN ]
ABOVE AND BELOW: A painting by Luigi Benzoni
titled Modulazione 2006 found in Italy
infuses sophistication in the pool house. As
in the main residence, the sofa, armchairs,
and stools here were custom-made in
Italy. Most of the pieces were finished with
outdoor-friendly fabrics by Rubelli.
and to ensure the ocean view could be enjoyed to its fullest. “It’s made
with a very soft and comfortable fabric by Kohro that is completely
removable, so it can accommodate a very social life,” adds Passerini.
Equally bespoke is the hand-knotted silk and wool area rug, which was
designed to the exact shape of the room and dotted with splashes of
color similar to the shades in the art and accent pieces.
THE PALETTE
THE END RESULT
Connection, connection, connection—
just like the homeowners wanted.
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PHOTOS BY DANI CARRETERO
White-and-blue duos are impossible
to miss throughout the residence.
“We wanted both a crisp effect
and a warm, welcoming mood,”
says Passerini. “Although from afar
there are no patterns visible to the
eye, some subtle patterns become
noticeable when you look closer, and
this was done to provide interest in
all the materials chosen.”
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THE LATEST SUPER VESSEL FROM ISTANBUL’S TURQUOISE
YACHTS IS A JEWEL BOX OF DESIGN SPLENDOR
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ERAY ALTA
The opulence is otherworldly.
Furniture embellished with intricate gold rope
detailing and honey onyx. Wall panels of flame mahogany and burl sycamore lacquered
to a high-gloss mirror finish. Ornate staircases made of book-matched oak and walnut
with delicate gold inlays. And, both inside and out, a focus on the color turquoise, which
appears on everything from the upholstery and soft furnishings to carpets, curtains, and
even the hull of this majestic, 173-foot superyacht.
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The Jewels’ main salon showcases
its owner’s love of neoclassical
elegance with regal furniture
atop Giallo Siena marble floors.
The interiors were overseen by
Britain’s H2 Yacht Design.
RIGHT:
With its turquoise-colored hull,
the 173-foot, steel-and-aluminum
Jewels was designed by Miamibased Luiz De Basto and built in
Turkey by Turquoise Yachts. The
superyacht can accommodate up to
18 guests in nine cabins.
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There’s a much more contemporary feel to the
yacht’s upper deck, with soft blues and warm teak.
Welcome aboard the Jewels, a bijou box of a vessel
from the mind of nautical designer (and Miami-based
creative) Luiz De Basto and manufacturer Turquoise Yachts
from Istanbul. Delivered in May 2023 to a European bon
vivant who lives by the more-is-more mantra, the Jewels’
interiors, executed by Britain’s H2 Yacht Design, buck the
trend of laid-back contemporary design we see in similar
superyachts today. This cruiser is all about lavish, noexpense-spared luxury, exquisite materials, and master
custom craftsmanship.
Nothing showcases this design richness better than
the yacht’s formal main deck salon, with its diamond-
ABOVE:
An Art Deco-style staircase with gold
balustrades connects the Jewels’ three decks.
RIGHT: Top-notch Turkish craftsmanship is evident
in the corridor of the owner’s suite.
INSET RIGHT: Gold bathroom fixtures
sit on green Amazonite
marble from Brazil.
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ABOVE:
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woodwork, classical furniture, and pops of turquoise.
quilted sofas, French Empire-style marble-topped coffee tables, and beveled mirrored
ceiling. Steps away, the dining room continues that story with a crystal chandelier, honeycolored Giallo Siena marble floors, and a table that would be at home in Versailles.
Further aboard, there are nine decadently decorated cabins that can accommodate
up to 18 guests, including a sprawling, full-beam master suite worthy of a Turkish sultan,
complete with mahogany and burl sycamore cabinetry accented with gold inlays.
The unapologetic splendor continues around every corner: an Art Deco staircase to
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INSET ABOVE: Ornate, goldfinished door handles are
commonplace throughout
the vessel.
LEFT:
The primary bathroom
features Giallo Siena marble
on the floors and shower
walls, with inset ribbons of
turquoise Amazonite marble.
The twin sinks are set in slabs
of Amazonite mounted on
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The Art
Of Hospitality
CREATIVITY CHECKS IN AT
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HOTEL IN ST. LOUIS
KELLEY MARCELLUS
LEFT:
The new 21c Museum Hotel is
housed in a 95-year-old Renaissance
Revival-style building that once served
as a wellness and community center
operated by the YMCA.
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PHOTOS COURTESY OF 21C MUSEUM HOTEL
TEXT
Site-specific art installations were commissioned for most of the public
spaces of the 21c Museum Hotel’s St. Louis location. O by Serkan Ozkaya
is an eight-foot in diameter spherical orb filled with distilled water to
magnify, diffract, and alter the surrounding hotel reception area.
In downtown St. Louis,
a museum of twenty-first century artists is open
24-hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. There’s no charge for
admission, the place is amiable to business meetings and coffee dates, and those
who want can even spend the night. The 21c Museum Hotel is the brainchild of
Laura Lee Brown and Steve Wilson, avid art collectors and historic preservationists
from Louisville, Kentucky, who opened the first 21c Museum Hotel in 2006. Their
goal, according to Alice Gray Stites, the company’s chief curator and museum
director, was “to make contemporary art more accessible to the public and help
revitalize the economy” of the urban cores where the museum hotels are located.
True to that mission, the 21c St. Louis (the eighth such venue) is housed within a
historic 1928 Renaissance Revival-style building (once a YMCA) that’s been reimagined as
173 hotel rooms, a spa and swim club, a coffee shop, and a restaurant. Said transformation was
spearheaded by Perfido Weiskopf Wagstaff + Goettel, Hufft Projects, and Bill Rooney Studio,
the three firms that oversaw the architecture and interior design.
Upon setting foot on property, it’s clear the star here is the art. Entering the lobby, attention
immediately falls on O by Serkan Ozkaya, an eight-foot, plexiglass orb filled with water that
refracts and reflects everything around it, changing one’s perspective of the space instantly.
ABOVE:
Until We Meet
Again by Nick Cave
and Bob Faust was
specifically created for
the hotel’s Good Press
coffee shop.
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The 21c Museum Hotel’s inaugural exhibition, Revival: Digging into
Yesterday, Planting Tomorrow, features 70 works by 47 artists
from 17 countries and highlights how looking at the past
clarifies the present and reimagines the future.
The main stairwell, connecting three stories, is home to the installation The Way
Out West by David Allen Burns and Austin Young (the duo known as Fallen Fruit).
This profusion of St. Louis-inspired imagery takes over the steps and walls of the
stairwell, enveloping the visitor in a story of colorful blooms and birds. On the
ceiling of the Good Press coffee shop, Until We Meet Again, a kaleidoscopic piece
commissioned from Missourian Nick Cave and his partner Bob Faust delights the eye
with its three-dimensionality.
“In terms of spatial connections, you can stand [in the lobby] and see how the
art connects between the ballrooms, restaurant, and galleries in a complete holistic
exhibition,” says Stites. “That’s often challenging to do in historic buildings [like this one.]”
Art encounters are par for the course at the rest of the property as well. Contemporary
paintings and photographs electrify the Old-World social club vibe of the billiards room.
At the on-site restaurant Idol Wolf, the imagery alludes to the menu’s Iberian sensibilities.
ABOVE INSET: Ebony G.
Patterson’s when the
land is in plumage
is part of the 21c’s
inaugural exhibition,
which runs through
June 2024.
The restaurant
Idol Wolf, led by
Executive Chef
Matthew Daughaday,
takes its culinary
and design cues
from Spain.
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RIGHT:
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Water-themed artworks set the right tone in the pool and
spa complex. And in the rooms and suites, pieces by Carmon
Colangelo, Collin W. Elliott, Brandon Forrest, Bethanie Irons,
and La Vispera become part of the guest’s own private
collection—albeit for the length of their stay.
More traditional art viewing experiences happen in the
21c’s galleries on the first and second floors. Such is the case
with Revival: Digging Into Yesterday, Planting Tomorrow, the
venue’s inaugural exhibition, which runs through June 2024.
This group showcase features the work of 47 local and globally
known artists whose paintings, sculptures, photography,
videos, textiles, and multimedia explore the influences of
the past on the present. “Reviving complex histories from
a global spectrum of sources that are alternately inspiring
and challenging, the artworks on view highlight how paths
ABOVE:
All the guest
rooms at the 21c
feature artworks by
local St. Louis artists.
forward often lead back, and then through, summoning reframing, transformation, and
transcendence,” says Stites. “Listening to these echoes can spur a deeper understanding of
where we have come from, where we are, and where we are going.”
The 21c’s commitment to art goes beyond just showcasing it, however. The nearby
Laumeir Sculpture Park sponsors an artist-in-residence curriculum whose participants stay at
the hotel during the program. Partnerships with other local cultural institutions and universities
are being explored. And, as of press time, a robust program of lectures, workshops, tours,
performances, and film screenings was in the works.
“Art is a platform to engage with others,” says Stites. “We are excited to [show St. Louis]
what a difference it can make in people’s lives.” 21cmuseumhotels.com/stlouis
PHOTOS COURTESY OF 21C MUSEUM HOTEL
RIGHT: The hotel’s
accommodations
include two suites
appointed with
contemporary artwork
and double-height
windows with views of
downtown St. Louis.
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ABOVE: The 7,750-square-foot townhouse, with five bedrooms and seven bathrooms,
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SECOND GLANCE
A PALM BEACH TOWNHOME UNDERGOES A SOPHISTICATED
REINVENTION SPEARHEADED BY ITS ORIGINAL DESIGNER
INTERIOR DESIGN
ARCHITECTURE
CAITLIN KAH, CAITLIN KAH INTERIORS, PALM BEACH, FL
ROGER JANSSEN, DAILEY JANSSEN ARCHITECTS, WEST PALM BEACH, FL
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PHOTOGRAPHY
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CARMEL BRANTLEY, DELRAY BEACH, FL
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an Armani/Casa wallcovering that evokes wood grain. The cream suede
sofa, side chairs, and club chairs are by Holly Hunt, while the side tables
are by Poltrona Frau. Underfoot, a custom Rosenfeld wool-and-silk area
rug covers the white oak flooring and defines the seating area.
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SOMETIMES, OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS TWICE.
A recent project involving a townhouse complex in Palm Beach
played out as a dual endeavor for interior designer Caitlin Kah.
First, she was directed by the Frisbie Group’s development team to
decorate all four townhomes in the community in a coastal-modern
style that would entice potential buyers. A month later, a new owner
commissioned her to redecorate one of them to his specifications
and style tastes.
“It was cool to look at it with fresh eyes,” says Kah. “I had envisioned
it one way for the developers, and then, I immediately had to put the
new owner’s stamp on it and make it special. It was interesting to
tackle the same space twice for two different situations.”
To achieve the client’s desired new look, the townhome’s overall
feel needed to be elevated. “We removed the coastal look, and then
took it further with sleek lines and curvatures,” says Kah. “We also
layered it to make it cozy and warm, and to work for his lifestyle.”
ABOVE: Another view of the living room reveals an ombré aqua painting, titled Epiphany I
by Eric Freeman, that echoes the ocean tones just outside the window.
Cristallo quartzite surfaces and Leeds
custom wood cabinetry balance
out the textures in the kitchen. The
pendant light is by Visual Comfort.
To accentuate the framework established by the dwelling’s
serene architecture by Roger Janssen, the palette chosen was
inspired by the ocean blues of the Mediterranean and the white
patina that’s so ubiquitous on seaside villas in Greece. The colors
complement Janssen’s work in all areas of the home, but particularly
in the living room, where a staircase in a floor-to-ceiling grid of
metal-framed glass creates a dramatic focal point. “The idea was to
keep the views open,” says Kah. “When you stand on the stairs you
can see the ocean and beyond.”
To satisfy her client’s penchant for Italian brands and high-gloss
finishes, the living room is wrapped in a rich Armani/Casa fauxbois wallpaper and topped with a glossy veneer on the ceiling.
As one moves throughout the residence, variations of blue
slowly make their presence known. In the living room, it’s in the
RIGHT: Saturated in taupe, the dining room’s walls are dressed in an Armani/Casa
covering. The ash-wood table, also by Armani/Casa, can accommodate up to
14 diners. A metal chandelier by Ironies crowns the room. Impossible to miss is
Helmut Koller’s painting, Blue Leopard With Yellow Eyes.
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form of the light velvet that covers two Holly Hunt side chairs (an ideal
counterpoint to all the white in this space). In the dining room, shades of
navy and cerulean alert the eye to various ceramics on the dining table
and a striking artwork of a resting leopard by Helmut Koller. Upstairs,
in the primary suite, the hue (with hints of turquoise and green) takes
over the walls, the ceiling, the window treatments, a seating nook, the
bed frame, and even the art. “We just went for saturation,” says Kah,
“and it worked.”
It worked, all right. In more ways than one.
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SOURCES
BACK EXTERIOR
Seating and table – Gloster, gloster.com
Sconces – Bevolo Gas & Electric Lighting,
New Orleans, LA
Pool designed by Parker-Yannette Design Group,
Jupiter, FL, and fabricated by Brosseit’s Pools, Palm
City, FL
Landscape architecture – Parker-Yannette Design
Group, Jupiter, FL
LIVING ROOM
White sofas and club chairs – Holly Hunt, Miami, FL
Blue side chairs – Holly Hunt, Miami, FL
LEFT:
The primary suite is saturated in blue with Dedar
drapes, an Armani/Casa wallcovering, and a bed, club
chair, and ottoman by Holly Hunt. The taupe Rosenfeld
area rug complements the white oak floor.
BELOW:
Leeds cabinetry, Thassos marble, fixtures by
Waterworks, and a soaking tub by Victoria + Albert
give the primary bathroom its spa feeling.
Cocktail table – Holly Hunt, Miami, FL
Side tables – Poltrona Frau, Miami, FL
Crystal table lamps – Porta Romana,
portaromana.com
Area rug – Rosenfeld, rosenfeldcarpet.com
Stairway designed by Dailey Janssen Architects,
West Palm Beach, FL, and fabricated by Palm
Beach Stairs, Riviera Beach, FL
Glass wall – Crystalia Glass, Brooklyn, NY
KITCHEN
Cabinetry and island designed and fabricated
by Leeds Custom Design, West Palm Beach, FL
Pendant light – Visual Comfort & Co., Miami, FL
DINING ROOM
Dining table – Armani/Casa, Miami, FL
Dining chairs – Armani/Casa, Miami, FL
Chandelier – Ironies, ironies.com
Entry doors designed and fabricated by Dailey
Janssen Architects, West Palm Beach, FL
Ceiling treatment designed by Fine Paints of
Europe, finepaintsofeurope.com
Glass doors – Crystalia Glass, Brooklyn, NY
Area rug – Stark, Hollywood, FL
PRIMARY BEDROOM
Bed, lounge, and ottoman – Holly Hunt,
Miami, FL
Bench – Potrana Frau, Miami, FL
Drapery fabric – Dedar, dedar.com/us
Wallcovering – Armani/Casa, Miami, FL
Area rug – Rosenfeld, rosenfeldcarpet.com
PRIMARY BATHROOM
Cabinetry designed by Leeds Custom Design,
West Palm Beach, FL
Tub – Victoria + Albert, Ferguson, West Palm
Beach, FL
Flooring – New Ravenna, newravenna.com
THROUGHOUT
Builder – Sea Breeze Building, West Palm Beach, FL
Project coordinator – Frisbie Group, Palm Beach, FL
Art by Mexican artists, including the painting
by Enrique Pichardo Egea and the sculpture
by Charlotte Yazbek seen here, provide this
Aventura residence with what interior designer
Jessica Jaegger calls “the final wow effect.”
Aesthetic Components
ABSTRACT ART, CUSTOM MILLWORK, AND POLTRONA FRAU FURNISHINGS
STRIKE A TONE OF MODERN SOPHISTICATION IN AN AVENTURA RESIDENCE
INTERIOR DESIGN
JESSICA JAEGGER,
JAEGGER INTERIOR DESIGN,
MIAMI, FL
TEXT
RIKI ALTMAN-YEE
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MIAMI, FL
KRIS TAMBURELLO,
WHILE MANY INTERIOR DESIGNERS are loath to claim a defined
approach, Jessica Jaegger has found success knowing her aesthetic serves
as an alluring calling card.
“My style is very contemporary with clean lines and the intense use of
wood and natural stone,” she says. “It’s modernity with warmth.”
That Jaegger fusion is exactly what a couple was looking for after they
traded their large house for a condominium that allowed them to be closer
to their children and grandchildren. The homeowners, who hail from
Mexico but moved to South Florida years ago, knew the 5,000-square-foot
residence in the north tower of Aventura’s tony Porto Vita development
could be transformed into the cozy and sophisticated family retreat they
envisioned—and they wholly trusted Jaegger to do so.
ABOVE:
“Furniture from renowned Brazilian designers and artwork by Mexican arists play
a significant role in the residence,” says Jaegger regarding the elevator lobby’s floating
console by Etel and the abstract artwork by Enrique Pichardo Egea.
Before work began, Jaegger asked the couple to consider the materials they wanted to
be surrounded with, as opposed to just color and design direction. “The clients came from
a house with dark accents and heavy pieces, but they wanted to change all that for this
new phase of their lives,” says the designer. “Once they decided on wood as a texture, that
dictated the palette of taupe, brown, and off-white used throughout the residence.”
The design remodel began with the installation of two massive walls in the center of
the common area intended to define new spaces without entirely closing them off from
the rest of the home. The design team opted to apply vertical oak paneling here to cocoon
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ABOVE:
Anchored atop an oversized area rug
from The Carpet Boutique, all the seating
in the living room came from Poltrona Frau.
Delicate drapery by Shadelux lets in the
perfect amount of sunlight during the day.
RIGHT: A carpenter made the custom
table and chairs in the dining room. Vonn
Lighting chandeliers with integrated LEDs
hang overhead, while a painting by Marcio
Pontes from Roberta Schilling Collection
rests on a custom credenza.
Brazilian brand Florense installed the kitchen cabinets, using dark gray
laminate for the lower portion and painted glass for the upper portion.
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LEFT:
Open shelving in the
coffee bar allows for personal
mementos on display.
BELOW:
A porcelain slab on the wall
of the breakfast nook ties into the
kitchen’s similar stone surfaces.
The wood table and chairs warm
up the nook’s gray palette.
the space in a unifying motif. The copious
carpentry—whether in the form of panels,
slatted accents, or built-in shelving—helped
Jaegger skirt the occasional design challenge,
such as a pipe running vertically through the
middle of the space that could not be moved.
“We couldn’t relocate it,” says Jaegger, “so we
just hid it.”
Wood reappears in the primary bedroom
suite and its bathroom, where the flooring
features planks from the entry door almost to
the shower. “We wanted a continuous flow,”
says Jaegger.
In the kitchen, the textures chosen include
laminate from Florense paired with veined
porcelain on the countertops and backsplash.
White travertine floors and gauzy
draperies in the main traffic areas of the
home provide an ideal backdrop for the
numerous paintings and sculptures Jaegger
and her teamed sourced for the couple. The
modern and abstract artworks, which range
from towering, tapered glass vases to a lifesize bronze figure by Charlotte Yazbeck,
complement the wood grains and entice
conversation when guests visit.
ABOVE: The custom bar was designed by Jaegger and fabricated at a millwork
shop owned by the homeowners. The stools are by Poltrona Frau.
RIGHT: Carpenters built the wood wall unit in the family room to provide storage
and visual interest in the area, and to provide a buffer from the entry foyer.
Again, most of the furniture in this room is from Poltrona Frau.
BELOW:
The office, primarily clad in oak and featuring under-shelf LED lighting,
has tall cabinets made of Taj Mahal porcelain slabs. The Guadalupe virgin
artwork is by Elisa Legorreta.
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When it came to furniture, the owners insisted almost exclusively on Poltrona Frau
and Jaegger was happy to comply. Many of the accent pieces chosen from the Italian
brand incorporate leather, including a woven Brera bench in the foyer, a Cestlavie
storage table in the family room, and a pair of Ming’s Heart armchairs in the living
room. Soft textiles define larger furnishings and area rugs.
“The end result is a beautiful combination of organic materials and man-made
creations, highlighted by touches of artistic flair,” says Jaegger. “It’s just the type of
home the clients envisioned.”
“The clients came from a house with dark accents
and heavy pieces, but they wanted to change all that for this
new phase of their lives,” says interior designer Jessica Jaegger.
“Once they decided on wood as a texture, that dictated the palette
of taupe, brown, and off-white used throughout the residence.”
SOURCES
ENTRY FOYER
Artwork – Enrique Pichardo Egea, Mexico
Console – Etel Design, São Paulo, Brazil
LIVING ROOM
Sofa sectional – Poltrona Frau, Miami, FL
Cocktail tables – Camerich, Miami, FL
Decorative chair – Poltrona Frau, Miami, FL
Drink table – Poltrona Frau, Miami, FL
Area rug – The Carpet Boutique, Miami , FL
DINING ROOM
Table and chairs – Poltrona Frau, Miami, FL
Artwork – Roberta Schilling Collection,
Miami, FL
Chandeliers – Vonn Lighting, North Miami
Beach, FL
WINE ROOM
Wine room designed by Jaegger Interior
Design, Miami, FL
Bar stools – Poltrona Frau, Miami, FL
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FAMILY ROOM
Sofa – Poltrona Frau, Miami, FL
Decorative chair – Poltrona Frau, Miami, FL
Cocktail ottoman and side tables – Poltrona
Frau, Miami, FL
Area rug – The Carpet Boutique, Miami, FL
PRIMARY BEDROOM
Bed and headboard – Poltrona Frau,
Miami, FL
Pendant lamps – Vonn Lighting, North Miami
Beach, FL
Wallpaper – Orlean Miami, Miami, FL
Artwork – Roberta Schilling Collection,
Miami, FL
Area rug – The Carpet Boutique, Miami, FL
THROUGHOUT
Millwork designed by Jaegger Interior
Design, Miami, FL
Kitchen – Florense Miami, Dania Beach, FL
Drapery – Shadelux, Miami, FL
ABOVE:
Porcelain slabs were used to
wrap the cabinetry, countertops, and
shower walls of the primary bathroom.
A seating area for two hints at the
room’s spa amenities.
RIGHT: Suede wallpaper from Orlean,
artwork by Marcio Pontes from
Roberta Schilling Collection, Capri
pendant lights from Vonn Lighting,
a bed and headboard from Poltrona
Frau, and an area rug from The Carpet
Boutique complete the sophisticated
look of the primary bedroom.
Main Attraction
A PALATIAL VACATION HOME AT WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT’S
GOLDEN OAK COMMUNITY IN ORLANDO CHARMS ITS RESIDENTS
AND NEIGHBORS WITH ITS GULF COAST VIBE
INTERIOR DESIGN, ARCHITECTURE, AND CONSTRUCTION
PHIL KEAN DESIGN GROUP, WINTER PARK, FL
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JEANNE DE LATHOUDER
MICHAEL PELZER, ORLANDO, FL
Nestled within Orlando’s Four Seasons Private Residences
at Walt Disney World Resort’s Golden Oak community, this
magnificent residence designed by architect Phil Kean is
appropriately named The Pearl. Embellished with a dazzling
glass sphere fountain by artist Allison Armour, the home’s
entrance gleams like its namesake gemstone.
IT WOULD NOT BE hyperbole to say that
the owners of this splendid Orlando home
live a charmed life. From their glorious
rooftop terrace, they can enjoy Disney
World’s spectacular evening fireworks
every night if they choose—just one of
the exclusive amenities that inspired the
creation of their enchanting third-floor
alfresco perch. Tucked within the Golden
Oak community, the 7,367-square-foot
residence is part of the Four Seasons Private
Residences Orlando at Walt Disney World
Resort and overlooks a sprawling golf course
dotted with lush tropical foliage.
Originally designed as a spec home on
a pie-shaped lot by architect Phil Kean, the
lavish courtyard vacation residence wraps
around a pool to create privacy from its
surrounding neighbors. Inspired by Disney
lore, Kean, the CEO of Phil Kean Design
Group in Winter Park, decided to introduce
the neighborhood to a “whimsical castlelike exterior” since the property sits at
the entrance. He designed the island-style
dwelling to embody an Alys Beach vibe—
the posh Gulf Coast community on 30-A
LEFT:
A tiled fountain feature punctuates a tranquil
alfresco seating area covered with a tongue-andgroove ceiling by Beth Construction. Pendant lights
from Troy Lighting hang above a pair of Brown
Jordan Oscar lounge chairs.
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ABOVE: The living room’s round skylights, finished with Venetian
plaster, create sun circles on the exposed brick wall. Mixed with
“diamond dust,” the plaster sparkles in the light. A massive abstract
painting by Paul T. Scarborough highlights the wall, befitting the
grand proportions of a Rene Cazares blue velvet sofa.
Illuminated with Kenway 25 pendants from LBU
Lighting, the kitchen’s sleek, two-toned quartzite
island provides spacious casual dining. The open
design connects visually to the family room, which
nests at the bottom of a sweeping custom staircase.
that gleams with a mixture of bright white Spanish and Bermudan-style architecture. His
courtyard layout allows for pool views from nearly every room in the home. It also boasts
expansive golf course views from the primary suite’s two balconies, one of which features an
adjustable motorized louvered pergola.
“We incorporated a giant glass sphere fountain by artist Allison Armour at the entrance,”
says Kean, “so I began referring to this residence as The Pearl. The homeowners purchased
the property when it was about 85 percent complete, so nearly all the design features,
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furnishings, materials, and artwork were pre-selected by our design team and approved by
the new owners.”
The pool patio’s larger-than-life sculpture is an exception. Supplied by the homeowners,
Doggy John Monaco is a massive red and white French bulldog that immediately catches the
eye of anyone nearby. Created by Parisian artist Julien Marinetti, the piece was purchased in
Monte Carlo to benefit the Fight AIDS Monaco charity and stands as a meaningful memento.
Another notable change made by the homeowners was upgrading the wall finish to
RIGHT: A custom wine cabinet dividing the living and dining
areas creates a magnificent focal point. The clean lines of
an oak Holly Hunt Keel dining table counterbalance the Four
Hands chairs with curved backs upholstered in sheepskin
fabric. Palecek pendants gleam overhead.
BELOW:
L’aviva Home’s Khovar Vine wallpaper frames the
entrance into the primary suite, providing a graphically bold
touch. The long hallway reveals a glimpse of the transparent
fireplace capped with Audrey Lane’s decorative porcelain
tiles from Trinity Surfaces.
Venetian plaster in the primary and guest suites. The design team then suggested applying it
on the living room ceiling as well, and added “diamond dust”—a reflective mineral glitter—
around the three skylight-style windows so that when the sunlight comes through, the wall
sparkles. “As this is our vacation home, we entertain quite often and have hosted many
gatherings for family and friends,” says the owner. “The home is truly well designed for
enjoying all the amazing views.”
Kean collaborated with his crew of interior designers to create an elegant yet whimsical
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blend of island and resort casual. The rooms feel light, airy, reflective, bright, and open—with
abundant natural light. Indoor-outdoor connections were honored with numerous balconies
and outdoor spaces, providing seamless transitions rather than just multiple windows. Many
of the tiles, countertops, and backsplashes feature blue hues and emulate the movement of
water. Natural materials with varying textures create depth and contrast, and festive floral
prints dominate the wallpaper selections. Bespoke details include an intricate smoky blue
painted border motif along the opening separating the living room from the foyer.
The spacious multifunctional kitchen creates the home’s central hub, including a
walk-in pantry and a hidden catering kitchen. A custom cabinet features a built-in Miele
coffee system, breakfast zone, snack door, and display shelving. An elaborate kitchen
island integrates a sleek gray and white quartzite mix and a lowered dining counter for
casual meals. Gleaming brass pendants illuminate the space and connect visually with the
adjacent family room’s gold-leaf sconces.
When planning this home, the gazebo floating over the pool and the rooftop (fireworksviewing) terrace spark memories of Kean’s favorite spots. “I also enjoy the story that
unfolded when selecting the globe water feature at the front that inspired the name The
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ABOVE: One of two balconies accessible from the primary
suite, this breezy seating area boasts splendid golf-course
views. A motorized louvered pergola from StruXure allows
adjustable covering overhead, and a pair of Zumba club
chairs from JANUS et Cie provides a cozy spot for a nightcap.
ABOVE: Doggy John Monaco, a large French bulldog
sculpture by Parisian artist Julien Marinetti, presides
over the pool. Dynasty chaise loungers from Skyline
Design offer prime seating beside the pool.
RIGHT:
Outfitted with a porcelain tile wall that houses
a See-Thru linear gas fireplace from DaVinci, the
primary suite emits a luxury-resort vibe. Holly
Hunt’s inviting Sorraia four-poster bed pairs with an
upholstered Lexi bench from Arteriors, creating a
graceful silhouette that doesn’t obstruct the view.
SOURCES
LIVING ROOM
Sofa and love seat – Rene Cazares,
renecazares.com
Chair and bench – Four Hands, fourhands.com
Cocktail table custom designed by Kaleidoscope
Design, Orlando, FL
Side table – Vanguard Furniture,
vanguardfurniture.com
Sconces – Circa Lighting, LBU Lighting, Winter Park, FL
Brick wall designed by Phil Kean Design Group,
Winter Park, FL, and fabricated by Natural Stone
Resources, Trinity Surfaces, Winter Park, FL
Ceiling elements designed by Phil Kean Design
Group, Winter Park, FL, and fabricated by Beth
Construction, Saint Cloud, FL
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Abstract artwork – Paul T. Scarborough, Axiom,
Winter Park, FL
Bar cabinetry designed by Phil Kean Kitchens,
Winter Park, FL, and fabricated by Plato Woodwork,
Plato, MN
Chandelier – Currey & Company, LBU Lighting,
Winter Park, FL
BAR
Cabinetry designed by Phil Kean Kitchens, Winter
Park, FL, and fabricated by Plato Woodwork,
Plato, MN
Chandelier – Currey & Company, LBU Lighting,
Winter Park, FL
KITCHEN
Cabinetry and island designed by Phil Kean
Kitchens, Winter Park, FL, and fabricated by Plato
Woodwork, Plato, MN
Island chairs – Palecek, palecek.com
Pendant lights – Tech Lighting, LBU Lighting,
Winter Park, FL
FAMILY ROOM
Sofa and club chairs – Rene Cazares,
renecazares.com
Cocktail table – Four Hands, fourhands.com
Side table – Arteriors Home, arteriorshome.com
Sconces – Modern Forms, LBU Lighting,
Winter Park, FL
Decorative wall designed by Phil Kean Design
Group, Winter Park, FL, and fabricated by Beth
Construction, Saint Cloud, FL
DINING ROOM
Table – Holly Hunt, hollyhunt.com
The home’s third-floor rooftop terrace offers
an ideal spot for evening entertaining. An
extension of the interior game room, this
enchanting space includes a dazzling Ixtapa
fire table from RH. An aluminum wall sculpture
by Atticus Adams creates a vibrant backdrop.
Pearl,’” he says. The homeowners adore the
Alys Beach-inspired architectural design—
and the fact that their home is the only one in
Golden Oak with this design inspiration. They
also relish the casual interior design for its
livable comfort—an essential element for their
grandchildren, who, of course, love to visit.
“We think it’s quite magical, especially the
triangular-shaped pool with the cabana and
the outdoor living room,” says the homeowner.
“The floor plan’s design and orientation give
us a feeling of being on vacation every day in
an extraordinary place. We feel blessed to call
this our home away from home.”
The homeowners love to spend
evenings with family and guests on the
rooftop terrace, watching the nightly
Disney World fireworks in the distance.
Chairs – Four Hands, fourhands.com
Chandeliers – Palecek, LBU Lighting, Winter Park, FL
Abstract artwork – Axiom, Winter Park, FL
Wine room designed by Phil Kean Design Group,
Winter Park, FL, and fabricated by Cru Custom Wine
Cellars and Saunas, Orlando, FL
PRIMARY BEDROOM
Bed – Holly Hunt, hollyhunt.com
Side table – Vanguard Furniture,
vanguardfurniture.com
Pendant lighting – Visual Comfort & Co., LBU
Lighting, Winter Park, FL
Bench – Arteriors Home, arteriorshome.com
Fireplace designed by Phil Kean Design Group,
Winter Park, FL, and fabricated by DaVinci,
Fireplaces & Gas Services, Orlando, FL
Fireplace wallcovering – Audrey Lane, Trinity
Surfaces, Winter Park, FL
Area rug – Carpet Source, Winter Park, FL
BACK EXTERIOR
Loggia seating and cocktail tables – Palecek,
palecek.com
Pool lounge chairs – Skyline Design,
skylinedesign.com
Sconces – Flambeaux, LBU Lighting, Winter Park, FL
Red-and-white dog sculpture – Julien Marinetti,
homeowners’ collection
Pool designed by Phil Kean Design Group, Winter
Park, FL, and fabricated Paradise Pools by Design,
Altamonte Springs, FL
ROOFTOP TERRACE
Chairs – Brown Jordan, brownjordan.com
Fire pit – RH, rh.com
Dining table – JANUS et Cie,
janusetcie.com
Dining chairs – JANUS et Cie,
janusetcie.com
Seating – West Elm, westelm.com
Pendant lighting – Serena & Lily, LBU Lighting,
Winter Park, FL
Wall art – Atticus Adams, Axiom, Winter Park, FL
THROUGHOUT
Developer – Golden Oak Development, LLC,
Orlando, FL
Landscape architecture – Redmon Design
Company, Maitland, FL
Water globe front of home – Allison Armour,
Santa Barbara, CA
INTERIOR DESIGN
CRYSTAL BLACKSHAW,
CRYSTAL BLACKSHAW INTERIORS,
CHICAGO, IL
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AMY LAMB, LITHIA, FL
Under a canopy of moss-draped oaks, this stately
traditional home is situated in a gated community in
Tampa, serving as a comfortable retreat for a young
couple with a passion for art and contemporary living.
TIMELESS
TRANSFORMATION
A TRADITIONAL HOME IN TAMPA LEANS INTO A CONTEMPORARY
AESTHETIC WITH SPRINKLES OF FASHION AND ART
Designer Crystal Blackshaw calls the
front door and entry foyer the “intro to
the story.” The spherical lighting fixture
and sculptural table work together to
create “a positive space” that connects
the great room and home office.
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WHEN A CHIC COUPLE with young children
stepped out of their suburban Chicago home base to
look for a second residence in Florida, they hoped to
put their own signature on a family retreat. The fourbedroom Tampa home they purchased is a roomy 6,200
square feet, giving them plenty of space for living and
entertaining, but the vibe left something to desire.
“The wife’s only directive was that she wanted it
to feel like a spa retreat,” says Crystal Blackshaw, the
Chicago designer tasked with the residence’s overhaul.
“She gave me free reign to accomplish that goal.”
Blackshaw had designed the couple’s primary home
in Illinois, and, as such, she had a good feel for their
aesthetic—what she calls contemporary wabi sabi—so
she set out to add light and life to the project.
RIGHT: The original slate flooring of the entryway was replaced with
a cobbled, broken blocktile that plays well with the sheen of the
custom painting technique of the home’s walls. The locally sourced
table anchors a hand-made plaster mirror.
ABOVE:
Separated from the entry by glass pocket doors, the office’s furnishings were selected because they’re dramatic from
every vantage point and feature vertical lines to bring the gaze upward to the ceiling, which is inlaid with wallpaper by Phillip
Jeffries. The William McLure artwork brought the inspiration for introducing ochre to the home’s color palette.
Sculptures from CB2
accent the curved wall
of the stairwell, which
was the most dramatic
change in the redesign.
ABOVE: “They wanted something very cushy,”
says Blackshaw of the lounge room’s
furniture. “We used a cloud-like leather
sectional that you just sink into.” The bouclé
pillows and armchair emphasize comfort. The
organic coffee table is handmade. William
McLure paintings tell the home’s color story.
LEFT: The fireplace remains from the home’s
original design, with the addition of a new
screen. It serves as the center of the room,
which guided the perfectly symmetrical
placement of the sectional sofa.
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“The home, like a lot of Tampa, was pretty traditional,” says Blackshaw, who spent
approximately six months traveling to the area, exploring local showrooms and antique
shops to supplement the materials and tradesmen she brought with her from Chicago.
The colors that inform the residence were inspired by a textural William McLure
painting the couple purchased during a trip to Art Basel Miami Beach; it is one of the few
items they brought here from their primary home. “That piece was the inspiration for
using ochre,” says Blackshaw who feels it was a perfect foil for the ivory, as well as the
widespread use of black, which serves as a neutral throughout the house, but especially
in the kitchen, where the color modernized the cabinetry, previously a buttery cream, and
reframed the existing stone countertops. “The tight palette makes the house consistent.”
ABOVE:
The homeowners originally desired a bright, white kitchen, but Blackshaw asked them to trust her when she said black would set
the stage to update the room’s existing millwork and stone countertops. New hardware, faucets, travertine backsplash, and window
treatments resulted in a striking space. As a result, black became a “neutral” repeated throughout the home.
Consistent is anything but staid in this residence.
Throughout the home, a hand-finished plaster treatment
involving varying geometric patterns, a lime wash, and a
topcoat with a pearl finish add a luminescence. “The walls catch
the light, almost like the inside of a seashell,” says the designer.
The process, executed by fine paint artist Jenna Traversa, took
four months to complete.
The plaster treatment is particularly transcendent in the
stairway, which Blackshaw says was the project’s most dramatic
evolution. A traditional banister was removed, and a clean,
contemporary curving wall replaced it as two windows bathe
the space with natural light. The stairway offers an important
shift from the residence’s public to private spaces. “It conveys
the feeling of a journey,” says Blackshaw. “It’s one of the prettiest
moments in the house. Like walking up a to a spa in heaven.”
Throughout, the furnishings and lighting fixtures—many
of which are handmade—were selected for both their textural
LEFT: The mudroom and laundry room were transformed from passthrough
spaces to visually engaging rooms. Gucci Décor wallpaper and massive
light fixtures give “a little jolt when you come in from the garage,” says
Blackshaw. “They’re little spaces that are big fun.”
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The dining space boasts a
sculptural vibe. The exaggerated
ladderback chairs at the heads of
the table and woven side chairs
show the homeowners’ willingness
to take chances. Overhead, the
7Gods Lighting chandelier is the
first thing everyone sees when
entering the room.
ABOVE:
“Water, plants, and lights are all the things that make
a house cozy,” says Blackshaw. This 7Gods Lighting sconce
was used in place of art in the entry to the primary suite.
ABOVE:
The unusually shaped primary bedroom features
a hand-carved poster bed finished in a translucent black
stain that reveals the wood grain, maintaining the warmth
of the natural material. The dresser has the same finish
and a graphic, edgy detail on the drawers. By contrast, the
bedside chests boast a rustic texture in a contemporary
form. The curves of the fireplace mantle and chaise soften
the space, as does the nubby-textured wool rug.
LEFT:
Working with the existing Calacatta Gold marble, the
design team layered light in the primary bath for her. Levels
of light—from sconces, overhead lighting, and the peeking in
from around the mirror—make the space glow at night.
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and sculptural qualities, fitting for homeowners who are also art collectors. “A lot of the
furniture has a carved, almost whittled, look to it and our textiles are woven or dyed, with a
natural authenticity to them,” says Blackshaw.
The backyard wasn’t redesigned as much as it was reinvented. Under the canopy of
ancient oaks, Blackshaw wanted to create a place for the family to take in the attributes of
the local environment. A fence was installed, as well as a pool, pickleball court, and lighting.
Patio furnishings—all handmade—are upholstered in fabrics that are weatherproof. Plans
are in place to add raised garden beds.
“Our overall approach was to mix elements and materials like it had been done over
time,” says Blackshaw. “As a result, the home feels timeless.”
SOURCES
ENTRY
Decorative chest – Allin One Art World,
Jodhpur, India
Mirror – Mango Atelier Shop, Denton, TX
Tall black sculpture – Crate and Barrel,
crateandbarrel.com
Entry table – Arteriors, arteriorshome.com
Pendant lighting – Isidro, Arteriors,
arteriorshome.com
OFFICE
Irulan desk – Noir Furniture, Los Angeles, CA
Lounge chairs – Strata, Arteriors, arteriorshome.com
Chandelier – Valencia, Arteriors, arteriorshome.com
Artwork – Kurt Giehl, Miami, FL
LIVING ROOM
Sofa – Madrone, Arhaus, arhaus.com
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Swivel chair – Algiers, Arhaus, arhaus.com
Cocktail table – Adrianna Shamarris, 1st Dibs,
New York, NY
Drink tables – Jamie, Pottery Barn, potterybarn.com
Double consoles – Dorsey, Made Goods, City of
Industry, CA
Artwork above console – William McLure,
Birmingham, AL
Lamp – Pottery Barn, potterybarn.com
Area rug – Lulu and Georgia, luluandgeorgia.com
KITCHEN
Backsplash – Legno Geometric Tile, Tile Shop,
Chicago, IL
Stools – Kroy, Arhaus, arhaus.com
Chandeliers – 7Gods Lighting, London, UK
DINING AREA
Table – CB2, cb2.com
Hostess chairs – Morris, Noir Furniture,
Los Angeles, CA
Chairs – Laredo, Noir Furniture Los Angeles, CA
Chandelier – 7Gods Lighting, London, UK
LAUNDRY ROOM
Entry wallcovering – Serengeti, Burke Décor,
burkedecor.com
Entry chandelier - Arhaus, arhaus.com
Laundry room wallcovering – Tiger Face, Gucci
Décor, gucci.com
Laundry chandelier – Cosima, Circa Lighting,
cirainteriors.com
PRIMARY BEDROOM
Poster bed – Ferret, Noir Furniture, Los Angeles, CA
Bedside chests – Giza, Noir Furniture,
Los Angeles, CA
Dresser – Hikaru, Noir Furniture, Los Angeles, CA
LEFT:
Foo dogs and refinished
antiques stand guard to the
entry of the patio. Custommade furnishings speak to the
geometric sensibilities and
color scheme used throughout
the home. The plants here
and throughout the yard were
carefully selected and given
space to grow over time.
BELOW: The yard was transformed
to allow the Chicago-based
homeowners the opportunity
to embrace a Florida lifestyle.
Turf and border plantings were
installed for ease of maintenance.
Dining and seating draw the
family and guests poolside, under
the canopy of ancient oaks.
Lamps – Miller, Pottery Barn, potterybarn.com
Chaise – Augustine, Four Hands, fourhands.com
Floor mirror – Paxton, Arteriors, arteriorshome.com
Chandelier – Deskins, Circa Lighting, cirainteriors.com
PRIMARY BATHROOM
Vanity chair – Bahati Chair, Arteriors,
arteriorshome.com
Chandelier – Mantis, Enchant Lighting,
West Valley City, UT
Sconce – Ambience, Lumens Lighting, lumens.com
Area rug – Lemieux, Lulu and Georgia,
luluandgeorgia.com
BACK EXTERIOR
Seating – Suelo, Bertu Home, bertuhome.com
Cocktail table – Stumps, Bertu Home,
bertuhome.com
Dining chairs – Crate and Barrel, crateandbarrel.com
Blissfully serene, the terrace of
this Rosemary Beach getaway
captures postcard vistas of the
Emerald Coast. The gulf-front
property underwent a top-tobottom refresh by Montgomery
interior designer Ashley
Gilbreath. Lounge chairs from
Summer Classics and a lantern
from Legendary Lighting
complement the quaint aesthetic.
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INTERIOR DESIGN
Coastal
Charm
ASHLEY GILBREATH,
ASHLEY GILBREATH INTERIOR DESIGN,
MONTGOMERY, AL
TEXT
JEANNE DE LATHOUDER
PHOTOGRAPHY
EMILY FOLLOWILL,
ATLANTA, GA
OCEAN-INSPIRED HUES AND NATURAL TEXTURES
BREATHE NEW LIFE INTO AN AIRY SEASIDE
GETAWAY IN ROSEMARY BEACH
ABOVE:
The home’s exterior architecture recalls the design styles of the
West Indies, St. Augustine, Charleston, and New Orleans.
ONE OF THE FIRST of what has become an evolving
chain of utopian communities along Florida’s iconic 30-A
Highway, Rosemary Beach has been drawing residents
to its idyllic coastline for years. Designed by renowned
architects Andrés Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, the
area’s dwellings recall the quaint architectural styles of the
West Indies, St. Augustine, Charleston, and New Orleans.
Neighborhoods interconnect by boardwalks, footpaths, and
pedestrian lanes, and secret pathways lead to tennis courts,
swimming pools, the beach, and a charming town center.
Here, many of the homes have been refreshed, remodeled,
and given new life for new generations. Such was the case
with a three-story, 2,324-square-foot residence in the heart
of the city thanks to the talents of award-winning interior
designer Ashley Gilbreath, who purchased the property as
an investment some time back.
Taking cues from its gulf-side
location, the living room displays
a tranquil mix of blues, buttery
yellows, and neutral tones. C.R. Laine
Furniture’s blue sofa and chairs pair
with a crisp white wicker chair from
Jeffan International and a striped
area rug from India. The weathered
appeal of Dovetail’s cocktail table
complements a seagrass chandelier
from Texture Imports.
RIGHT:
A favorite gathering
spot, the residence’s
breakfast nook features
a cozy striped banquette
from Hickory Chair. A
sleek glass-topped table
counterbalances a vintage
chandelier and chairs from
Parish, Gilbreath’s shop
offering curated pieces
from around the world.
“My family and I have spent many years vacationing in Rosemary Beach, so it
holds special memories,” says Gilbreath, founder and principal designer at Ashley
Gilbreath Interior Design in Montgomery, Alabama. “It’s family-friendly with
beautiful architecture and within walking distance to great shops, restaurants,
pools, playgrounds, and the beach.”
The alluring beachfront property (purchased by new homeowners shortly after
Gilbreath’s aesthetic overhaul) required interior and exterior renovations that
were extensive. The design team reconfigured the footprint and window placement
throughout, revamped the outdated color palette, and created an open, airy, and
clean vibe starting at the front door. Euro-wall doors that connect seamlessly to the
terrace were installed, allowing the public spaces—living room, dining area, and
kitchen—to become one. “You get the sound of the ocean, the breeze, the views—all
of it,” says Gilbreath. “It’s a great entertaining space. We removed the original doors
to the porch, and now the entire oceanfront exterior wall opens up, bringing the
beach inside and creating a more spacious feel. The view is amazing.”
ABOVE: Tucked away on the third floor and overlooking the living room, a loft space
provides the ultimate hideaway for children. The perch is outfitted with a teepee
tent, Emissary garden stools, and built-in beds with Pindler drapery panels.
BELOW:
A first-floor family room makes an inviting cove with tailored seating mixed
with a vintage cocktail table and chest from Parish by Ashley Gilbreath. Two builtin bunk beds with Kravet draperies line the hallway.
ABOVE:
A blend of island style
and vintage charm makes the
kitchen the beloved heart of
the home. A custom-designed
brass and glass shelf takes
the spotlight at the window,
and an antique rolling island
from Parish by Ashley
Gilbreath partners perfectly
with Pottery Barn stools and
a seagrass chandelier from
Texture Imports.
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For its relatively small square footage, the newly reconfigured layout can pack a lot
of guests—an absolute essential for a family beach home. On the third floor, an adorable
loft space overlooks the living room where kids can feel connected yet secluded in their
own little hideaway. This magical escape sleeps three and features cocoon-like built-in
beds with draperies and plenty of play space. The second floor includes a generous queen
bedroom, and the first floor holds a sizeable primary suite, a queen guest bedroom, and
built-in bunk beds tucked into the hallway for extra guests. Above the detached garage, a
private guest house includes a bedroom and a sleeper sofa.
The oceanfront landscape’s subdued natural tones inspired the home’s exterior
colors. “The interior palette also reflects the hues you see at the beach,” says Gilbreath. “It
is calm and serene and doesn’t scream color. It’s family-friendly and focuses on durability
and livability—wet swimsuits and sandy feet are not off-limits here.”
Many of the home furnishings were hand-picked from Gilbreath’s own Montgomery
shop and online store called Parish by Ashley Gilbreath, which showcases an array of
one-of-a-kind finds she acquires from all over the world. Some of her favorite pieces in
this beach house include the kitchen’s antique rolling butcherblock island, which she
found in France, and a collection of beach hats hanging on the kitchen wall.
“I enjoy mixing old with new to achieve a lived-in, comfortable feel, and that’s exactly
what we did here,” says the designer. “Throughout this project, our main goal was to
create a timeless aesthetic because, as we all know, when on vacation at the beach, it feels
as if time stands still.”
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SOURCES
TERRACE
Table designed by Ashley Gilbreath Interior
Design, Montgomery, AL
Chairs – Homeowners’ collection
Side chairs – Summer Classics, Birmingham, AL
Lantern – Legendary Lighting, Mississippi, MS
LIVING ROOM
Blue sofa – C.R. Laine Furniture, Hickory, NC
Armchairs – C.R. Laine Furniture, Hickory, NC
Wicker chair – Jeffan International, LLC,
Chattanooga, TN
Cocktail table – Dovetail Furniture, Los
Angeles, CA
Chandelier – Texture Imports, High Point, NC
Area rug – From Jaipur with Love, India
BREAKFAST NOOK
Table – Elegant Earth, Birmingham, AL
Chairs – Parish by Ashley Gilbreath,
Montgomery, AL
Banquette – Hickory Chair, Hickory, NC
Chandelier – Parish by Ashley Gilbreath,
Montgomery, AL
CHILDREN’S LOFT
Garden stool – Emissary, High Point, NC
Pillows – Serena & Lily, serenaandlily.com
Drapery panels – Pindler, pindler.com
Area rug – Dash and Albert,
dashandalbert.com
FAMILY ROOM
Sofa – C.R. Laine Furniture, Hickory, NC
Chair – Vintage, Schwung Home,
High Point, NC
Cocktail table – Parish by Ashley Gilbreath,
Montgomery, AL
ABOVE:
The primary bedroom offers a soothing
sanctuary amid the beachside foliage. A
sumptuous bed and a custom-upholstered
headboard by Mark V. Jordan embody casual
elegance, along with a vintage wicker chest and
stool from Parish by Ashley Gilbreath.
RGHT:
A pleasing balance of color, texture, and
pattern creates a welcome vibe in the guest
bedroom. The custom upholstered headboard
extends beyond a tiered bedside table from
Serena & Lily. Accents include vintage decorative
wall art from Parish by Ashley Gilbreath.
Lamp – Homeowners’ collection
Chest – Parish by Ashley Gilbreath,
Montgomery, AL
Drapery fabric – Kravet, kravet.com
KITCHEN
Cabinetry – Grimes Cabinetry, D’Iberville, MS
Decorative glass shelf designed by Ashley
Gilbreath Interior Design, Montgomery, AL,
and fabricated by Gowan Iron,
Montgomery, AL
Rolling island – Parish by Ashley Gilbreath,
Montgomery, AL
Stools – Pottery Barn, potterybarn.com
Chandelier – Texture Imports, High Point, NC
PRIMARY BEDROOM
Bed and headboard upholstery – Mark V.
Jordan, Montgomery, AL
Side table – Made Goods, Atlanta, GA
Lamp – Visual Comfort, High Point, NC
Wicker chest and stool – Parish by Ashley
Gilbreath, Montgomery, AL
Drapery fabric – Colefax and Fowler,
colefax.com
Area rug – Dash and Albert,
dashandalbert.com
GUEST BEDROOM
Bed upholstery – Mark V. Jordan,
Montgomery, AL
Side table – Serena and Lily,
serenaandlily.com
Hanging light designed by Ashley Gilbreath
Interior Design, Montgomery, AL
Decorative wall art – Parish by Ashley
Gilbreath, Montgomery, AL
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such as this 10-light chandelier, which puts a
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Influenced by the Memphis Design style, Kelly
Wearstler’s Tiglia lamp for VISUAL COMFORT is
defined by its use of cylindrical bases with four
spheres on its sides. visualcomfort.com
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The centuries-old
technique of glass mosaic
tiling is modernized in the
Tessera chandelier by
HAMMERTON STUDIO,
which features more than
93 CRI-integrated LEDs.
studio.hammerton.com
With its leather-like shade, this brass wall sconce by
SAVOY HOUSE is accent lighting that brings
attention to itself. savoyhouse.com
The Hannah chandelier by PALECEK
is made up of hand-cut wood discs
layered and sewn over a powdercoated metal frame in an off-white
finish. palecek.com
The wrought-iron Delphos chandelier
by CURREY & COMPANY was inspired
by birds and feathers, and as such,
the fixture evokes the elegance of a
peacock’s tail. curreyandcompany.com
Each pendant in the
Cascade fixture by
MODERN FORMS
filters light through
jeweled crystal
caps that are
expertly hand-cut.
modernforms.com
Handmade by Vermont
artisans, the Tryst floor
lamp by HUBBARDTON
FORGE is crafted of
hand-forged steel and
complemented with a
graceful fabric shade.
hubbardtonforge.com
Crystal laced with Swarovski
pearls infuse the Auroa lamp by
SCHONBECK with modern glamour.
schonbek.com
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Florida Design and Just Tile and Marble
recently hosted a lunch to reveal the
company’s latest collections of large-slab
porcelain designs from Italy. The gathering
brought together a select number of interior
GERALD AND EVELYN BUXBAUM
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designers, architects, and builders. Together
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LAUREN LINDER
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transformed for the occasion with a gigantic
dining setup decorated with exotic stones
from the brand’s superior inventory.
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KIRA MALPICA, ELMAR BENAVENTE, JENNIFER TEIXEIRA, LESLIE DESIMONE
DESIGN TALK
Interior design certainly got its due at the 2023
Fall Market at South Florida Design Park in
Hollywood, a day of events and activations at
many of the center’s showrooms. Among the
AUDRA BAILEY,
JOSH FEIN, MIMI KOSTANTINOU
highlights were a Florida Design-sponsored
panel on remote projects at Jerry Pair, a
conversation with designer Allison Paladino
BIANCA BOIE,
GIOVANNI ROSSI, ANGELICA JARAMILLO
at Judith Norman, a presentation of the Stark
x Fanny Haim collection at Stark, a panel on
making deals at InsideOut, a talk on metal at
J Nelson, a pop-up gallery at Pindler, a coffee
tasting at Adriana Hoyos, a meet-and-greet
with photographer Greg Lotus at Nisi B Home,
a JF Fabrics showcase at Window Designs by
MARGARITA BRITO,
KAMRON VAZIRI, ALICJA SIDOREK
Sonia, a Benjamin Moore presentation at The
Shade Store at Kravet, a panel on vintage and
modern styles at Newel, a presentation by Lala
Curio at Jeffrey Michaels, a MET collection
JEFFERY MEYERSON
trunk show at Scalamandré, and open houses
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with different themes at ASD Surfaces, Cartel
Contemporary, Elitis, and MandiCasa.
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SUMMER PLUMMER, MITCHEL FINE,
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Recognizing design excellence in Florida
Florida Design invited interior designers, architects and other design
professionals from across the state to submit their best Florida-based
projects for this competition.
These projects will be judged by distinguished national design
professionals and accomplished journalists over the coming
months. Entries across dozens of residential-design
categories will be awarded at our second annual
dinner and ceremony in May, 2024.
The winners and their projects will be featured
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Through May 12 Smoke and Mirrors: Magical Thinking in
Feb. 4-7
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10-14
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Show,
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Convention Center, Miami Beach, FL,
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Maison&Objet, Paris Nord
Naples, FL, leagueclub.org
Villepinte Exhibition Centre,
Paris, France,
MARCH 2024
maison-objet.com/paris
21-24
West Palm Beach, FL, pbboatshow.com
Palm Beach, FL, artpalmbeachshow.com
21-24
FEBRUARY 2024
Blooming Delights, Naples Garden Club, House & Garden
Tour, 8:am-4:30pm, naplesgardenclub.org
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Palm Beach International Boat Show,
Flagler Drive and the Intracoastal Waterway,
24-28 Art Palm Beach + Contemporary, Convention Center,
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Palm Beach Fine Craft Show, Convention Center
27-29 KBIS, North, South and West Halls,
originalmiamibeachantiqueshow.com
14-18
The Palm Beach Show-Jewelry | Art | Antiques | Design,
Convention Center, Palm Beach, FL, palmbeachshow.com
Lightovation, International Lighting Show, Market Center,
Dallas, TX, dallasmarketcenter.com
NY Now, Winter Market, Javits Center,
New York, NY, nynow.com
Contemporary Art, Boca Raton Museum of Art,
Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary, Convention Center,
Palm Beach, FL, artpbfair.com
28-30 Art Basel Hong Kong, Convention and Exhibition Centre,
Hong Kong, artbasel.com/hong-kong
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Color Spectrum
DESIGNER DEBORAH WECSELMAN LEANS INTO THE TRANSPARENT
QUALITY OF GERMANS ERMICS’ OMBRÉ GLASS CHAIR
CHRISTOPHER DAY
THE TASTEMAKER: Head of her own Miami studio, Deborah Wecselman believes
a well-designed space is “the creation of a lifestyle that reflects people’s changing
needs and way of life.” Under her direction, her team of architects and designers
has spearheaded projects both in Miami and abroad.
THE OBJECT: Like all the pieces from Germans Ermics, the Ombré glass chair is
a three-dimensional sculpture that transcends visual perception. It’s made of
glass with various colorations and was inspired by Stanley Kubrick’s landmark film,
2001: A Space Odyssey.
IN HER WORDS: “I love the seamless transparency and color in Germans Ermics’
work,” says Wecselman. “He mixes modernity with classicism and that’s something
I always strive for in my work.” wecselmandesign.com; germansermics.com
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CHAIR PHOTO BY FILIPS SMITS/COURTESY OF STUDIO GERMANS
ERMICS; DESIGNER PORTRAIT COURTESY OF WECSELMAN DESIGN
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