HOMES OF THE TREASURE COAST
The office, on the river side of the home, is done in a combination of vivid cherry wood and metallic grass-cloth wallpaper.
with a spa bath. Soft honey-beige counters and cabinets
backed with the lightest textured blue/gray papered walls
have rectangular glass custom cabinet pulls encased in
nickel-finished mounts. A shell framed mirror is a beautiful
accent piece, one of the specialty mirrors custom designed
and framed by The Gilt Complex in Stuart.
On the guest side, the homeowners and designers paid
close attention to visitor comfort. An oblong bar is equipped
with a complete kitchen, including a freezer full of ice cream
and provisions of scoops, bowls and toppings. There’s also
a fully stocked liquor cabinet and a sideboard with a threesection
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wine cooler. The adjacent eating area has a round
table, which flips over to become a poker table, alongside a
built-in microwave designed for late-night pizza and popcorn
gourmands.
The three guest rooms get particularly luxurious treatments,
including each with its own Keurig coffee maker. The
main guest suite contains a closet with a choice of pillows
with distinct low or high loft to accommodate every sleeper’s
preference. And there’s a separate and private internet
connection with its own IP address installed to ensure guests
get the best and fastest internet service while in residence.
Downing and Astras were charged with sourcing every
element, down to the linens. During part of the build, the
clients were at an out-of-state residence and, as work progressed,
the designers would send photos and updates on
the project.
TEXTILE TOUCHES
In a variety of ways, the wall coverings enrich the artistic
feel of the home while still maintaining enough restraint
to not detract from the ocean views. Phillip Jeffries wallpapers,
in foils and textures, were used throughout. The
custom paint job and paper treatments were the masterwork
of Bob Schel. A guest room with wide striped green and The designer used soft honey-colored countertops and white cabinets in
>> the master bath to complement the subtle blue-gray walls.