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Dining Room: Another view of the dining room reveals a series of John-Richard mirrors in organic geometric shapes that reflect the artwork on the opposite wall. “The client didn’t want anything traditional. We saw these mirrors displayed in a cluster of three, and we had the idea to use more for even greater impact,” adds Drew. The recessed ceiling and niches in the adjoining butler’s pantry were original to the home but fit well with the overall vision.
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of this Tampa, Florida home had an array of seemingly opposite desires for her remodel, and she brought her vision to Mandy Drew of Drew Designs. She wanted a contemporary but classic design. It needed to be unassuming and approachable yet swanky and poignant; and every material had to be livable, durable, practical, elegant, glamorous, and chic. So, with the help of interior designers Kelly Kilgo and Robin Azevedo of Robb & Stucky, Drew brought a breathtaking mix of bespoke finishes and furnishings that shine with the client’s creativity and taste. u
Living Room: Intricate and commanding custom moulding on the walls of the formal living room provides an elevated, high-end frame for bespoke Italian side chairs in front of the Michelangelo marble fireplace. Made Goods and John-Richard tables add a punch of interest with their unusual shapes and materials. The dramatic mirror reflects starburst chandeliers from Fine Art, and a custom ironwork railing on the second floor adorns the elegant room with angular patterns and color contrast.
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Dining Room (Previous Spread): “The homeowner had a specific, custom vision in her mind for the dining room,” relates Drew. That vision inspired the room to become a work of art in addition to a formal dining and entertaining space. The elegant table and chairs were sourced from Robb & Stucky, and a York wallpaper on the walls adds dramatic texture to the room, highlighting the contrasting glamour of the Crystal Laurel Fine Art lamps and geometric prints.
Kitchen: Pronounced veining in the marble slab from Mont Krest behind the stove adds exciting movement and flair to an otherwise all white custom kitchen. Two 36-inch refrigerators flank a vertical wine cooler surrounded by plenty of cabinet storage. A 60-inch chef’s sink in the quartzite-topped island sports dual fixtures for shared cooking and cleaning duties. The brass frames on the Vanguard counter stools add class and complement the gold-toned features in this space, like the varying height globe pendants above the island.
“She had a firm idea of how she wanted her home to look and knew what she wanted it to be,” says Drew, “and that was an elevated space, full of high-end, custom pieces that were unique to her and her lifestyle.”
Breakfast Nook: “The client needed upholstery and furniture that would perform well with kids and dogs,” says Kilgo. Drew worked with Robb & Stucky on the custom-designed bench, utilizing Krypton performance fabric for an easy-to-clean solution in the eating area. A round table and cane-framed chairs from Made Goods add style to a typically overlooked space, and another Fine Art chandelier provides glitz and shine. The custom art echoes the geometric patterns in the dining room.
The remodel was a two-year project that began with purchasing the dining table from Robb & Stucky. “We met her in the showroom and knew right away her sense of style and design would be a huge influence,” relates Kilgo. The client then reached out to Drew to help her achieve the custom, one-of-a-kind look she was after, and it became an organic collaboration process to bring her vision to life. u
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“Because she was firm on sourcing and customizing pieces that couldn’t be found anywhere else — that were tailored to her desires and needs — only an interior designer could really deliver what she was after,” explains Drew. Working with a designer gave her access to brands and fabrics that would not only look beautifully individualized but would also last. Because this home was intended to meet her needs into the empty-nest years, Drew helped her client make investments in longevity as well as design, such as performance fabrics on high-end chairs so they could be easily cleaned. u
Family Room: While the family room serves as a relaxing space to hang out and watch television, it also reflects the client’s signature style. The same marble slab that backs the kitchen stove also surrounds the sleek fireplace and is flanked by mirrored niches housing unparalleled Fine Art chandeliers. “We added the coffered ceiling to give more height to the small room,” shares Drew, “and the sofa is custom designed for the best view of the outside area.”
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Primary Bedroom: “The client chose color on color tones to keep the room neutral and zen,” explains Azevedo. The window treatments — Roman shades draped over Bandalux roller shades — make use of layering to mute the ambient light in the peaceful bedroom. A custom Bernhardt four-poster bed is adorned with velvet bedding, and Currey & Company pendants hang on either side, providing both soft illumination and sparkle. The muted violet bench, also by Bernhardt, carries the tone-ontone scheme through in a different shade.
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Primary Bedroom Sitting Area: The chic main bedroom embodies the client’s style and taste, with sumptuously calm and airy wallpaper from York adorning the walls to give the impression of an elegant wash of clouds. A downy Bernhardt sofa paired with a velvety side chair offers a soothing place to relax, and the custom rug anchors the corner with texture and contrasting color. The oversized Gabby Home mirror on the wall helps the space feel more expansive.
Primary Bathroom: The bathroom floor is graced with 24-inch by 24-inch marble tile, which creates a continuous visual sweep that was important to Drew’s client. “She didn’t want grout lines, so large-format tiles set close together were the answer,” she describes. Floating vanities add to the unbroken aesthetic line of the floor, and the same gray marble wraps the mirror and shower as a callback to the tub wall. The slim window looks out over a peaceful private courtyard.
Primary Bathroom Soaking Tub: Floor-to-ceiling slab marble accentuates the soaking tub from Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery, and a Restoration Hardware chandelier makes a dramatic statement while also reinforcing the client’s vision for the space. “We wanted a large fixture that would add interest but let the marble be the star,” recounts Drew. “Going wide with the chandelier solved that challenge well.” The same tone-on-tone color convention carries through this room from the adjoining bedroom, making the suite feel cohesive.
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With an inspired, foundational vision, a team of renowned professionals at the pinnacle of their talents, and the desire for bespoke finishes and furnishings tailored just for her, this client now has a one-of-a-kind Avila home full of elegance and style. n
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That unique balance extends to the stunning outdoor pool and entertainment area, which was inspired by luxurious hotels the homeowner had visited on her travels. “Throughout the execution of this project, we recognized the client’s contemporary tastes along with her desire for a grotto-like feel,” explains Ryan Hughes of Ryan Hughes Design, who created the over 5,300-square-foot area. “Our signature design philosophy — creating lines of sight — was still important, but with the added dimension of surrounding multiple water elements.” Some of those elements were specifically created to resemble those found at the Aria Hotel in Las Vegas, including walls lined with slabs of black basalt they coined “Aria walls.”
Pool: “Everything within the outdoor living area was designed to be anchored by the pool,” says Hughes. At over 1,700 square feet alone, the pool serves as the crown jewel among other water features and elements designed to give the client the grotto-like feel she desired without the typical rock or naturalistic feel of such spaces. A towering wall of mosaic tile in shades of blue, green, and silver carries the shimmering waters theme to the bar area.
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Mural: The design plan Hughes created for this area included the massive custom mural to illustrate moving water through a blueand-white gold tile beneath the shady pergola in this outdoor living area. All of the screening surrounding the 5,300-square-foot space was designed to disappear into the background, something the team accomplished by using innovative products, such as woodlook aluminum from Australia. Stained and polished concrete that mimics carved marble forms the walls.
Resources: Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery 5521 Fruitville Road Sarasota, FL
Interior Designers: Robb & Stucky 7557 South Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL www.mandydrewdesigns.com813.217.3203Drewwww.robbstucky.com941.702.840034231Designs
Sunken Seating Lounge: The sunken fire pit and seating area were conceptualized to appear to float within the water. The team accomplished this by incorporating the custom-built lounge into the interior walls of the pool. In addition, an acrylic wall allows those enjoying the lounge and fire pit a view under the surface of the water, a feature that is becoming a growing trend in outdoor pools. Finally, another large-scale tile mosaic nods to the shimmering waters theme seen throughout the space.
Written by Shawna Hampton Photography by Robb & Stucky
www.montkrest.com727.209.0864Largo,6795Montwww.build.com/ferguson941.951.011034232Krest114thAvenueNorthFL33773
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