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01 The home boasts an unhindered view of the beautiful Atlantic Ocean that is just steps away. The ground floor space was converted from vinyl lattice covered storage to a functional outdoor living space. 02 The living room unifies comfort and intimacy without interfering with the spectacular ocean view. 03 To blend with the beautiful ocean views, a sun bronzed palette was used to complement the contrasting dark furniture.
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04 The wine cellar was built as a square structure under the floor and had a custom metal spiral staircase with "green" bamboo stairs as well as a circular wine rack capable of holding over 600 bottles of wine. 05 In the master bathroom, a mixture of travertine and river rock wind through the floor to achieve the ultimate balance of laid back serenity and elegance.
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on the 2,500-square-foot home was a complete redesign and renovation. “I started working with this client seven years ago and it is our third project together,” says Schleef. “He bought a house by the ocean that was very dated, so we gutted everything and started from scratch.” They tore out and reconfigured the kitchen, master bathroom and closets. The new floor plan required the removal of a dated three-sided fireplace and a whole new layout for the kitchen and master suite. Schleef’s international resources were used by importing “green” wood floors from Belgium to give the home an exotic look. Despite a complete renovation, she made sure not to lose the priceless characteristic of the property—the ocean view.
“We took great care not to obstruct the amazing ocean views. By using a subdued color palette in tones of gray and gold, we were able to keep the design from being a distraction,” she says. Schleef operates with two associates, Tamara Bywaters and Terina Medina, and they call themselves “The Three Musketeers.” The team environment allows ie: Designs to prosper and allocate proper resources from the initial client consultation to project completion. “I can visualize from the beginning of the project what the final design will look like. It always ends up just how I envisioned,” says Schleef. “Our clients appreciate the efficiency and professionalism that we bring to the table. Combined with my background and experience, I believe that is what builds long term client loyalty.”
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