Interior Appeal – Spring-Summer 2019

The open kitchen features Hemisphere

pendants by Nessen Lighting over the

counter, barstools by Vanguard in a fabric

by Great Plains, and Oceanside glass tile

for the backsplash.

Center: In the sophisticated dining room, an

air of elegance is achieved with chairs by

Bradley covered in a Holland & Sherry fabric,

table by Groundwork Group, and Pendolino

wall sconces by Porta Romana.

Left: The fun loft is casual and comfortable

with Lee Industries chairs in Holly Hunt

leather and tables by Bungalow 5.

MOST OF THE WORK IN THE

TRANSITIONAL PROJECT took

place in the dining area, study, great room

and media room, and the designers were

given carte blanche as the owners were

receptive to all their ideas for updating the

home. “They lived full time in Key West

but wanted a place in Winter Park to be

close to their daughter and son-in-law.

They have two grown daughters and

grandchildren. Family is very important

to them and they wanted dedicated spaces

for their grandchildren,” Melissa adds.

The owners also brought several impor-

tant pieces of artwork with them that

needed to be incorporated.

“When we first entered the house, it was

really a blank canvas. All the existing fin-

ishes were very neutral, allowing us to bring

in color with fabrics and art. We changed

the front door from a pale grey stain to a

darker walnut to add contrast and warmth.

We added a rug, a new chandelier and a

silk wallcovering in a brush stroke design

to the foyer,” Melissa explains.

The designers had the opportunity to

utilize custom detailing all throughout the

home, taking natural elements and bring-

ing them inside to really infuse the tropical

Key West vision the clients had. New light-

ing, paint and wallpaper was added. In the

great room, the built-in and fireplace felt

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