
HOME & DESIGN
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HOME & DESIGN
The Decorative Arts team was eager to take on the unique
challenge.
“Vero’s style is more transitional, a blend of contemporary
and traditional,” says Cappelen, “and the Thyssens wanted
to go more modern, a minimal look with clean lines.”
LONG DISTANCE PLANNING
Cappelen and Daly introduced the homeowners to architect/
builders Mark Williams and Robert Masseau of Vero
Beach’s Builders East. After extensive meetings over two
days, the designers and homeowners reviewed options for
furnishings, lighting and accessories. Then the Thyssens
returned to their home in Germany and the designers began
their efforts.
“Everything was done through email and FaceTime after
that,” Cappelen says. “It had to be a very trusting process.”
After almost a year, the Thyssens returned to Vero Beach
with the redesign complete and the team having realized
the transformation of the home from traditional to modern
contemporary.
The foyer is double-height with a staircase leading to
an open gallery on the second floor. The black and white
diamond-shaped floor tiles and black wrought-iron stair railing,
original to the home, now make a contrasting statement
against the brilliant white walls.
Through the foyer and into the living room the whitewalled
theme is extended to all baseboards and crown moldings
giving a unified mise en scene. A fireplace on the south
wall once bearing a traditional mantel is now a driver of
heightened drama, a monolith in sand-colored silver travertine
marble. >> An exterior, covered walkway connects the garage to the home.
The home sits on over half an acre and has a double-height entryway.