® Fall 2022
PIVOTAL VIEW
FULL-SCALE REDESIGN CREATES INVITING, MODERN BEACH HOUSE FULL OF WARMTH
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updating every element of the home, we got to design the interior and the exterior simultaneously so we could create a strong connection between the inside and outside,” shares Geisdorf. Adding floor-to-ceiling windows across the back of the house illuminates the interior and lifts it out of the dark, uninviting atmosphere it once had. Geisdorf assembles a warm-neutral color palette with white oak and walnut and keeps the walls and ceilings white. The warm wood and the white vaulted ceilings give this home its sophisticated coastal charm. u
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Rear Elevation: The exterior redesign sees an impressive increase of windows and sleek railing across the decks from Mullet’s Aluminum Products. Gray, white, silver metallic, and a warm mahogany-stained ipe combine to create a soothing modern palette. While the design calls for more natural vegetation to encapsulate the house, a simple modern-style garden steps away from the patio is the perfect transition from nature to this sleek modern home. Perez Homes incorporates a tankless water heater, durable products, and spray foam to achieve greater energy efficiency.
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senior interior designer of Chic on the Cheap, redesigns a drab Boca Grande beach house by taking it down to the studs and joists and giving it an unparalleled update, focusing on functionality and a modern minimalist coastal style full of warmth and
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Living Room: Airy minimalism lends maximum flexibility to this living room. The lush Gulf view from the large windows is unobstructed by the low-profile modern furnishings. Behind this large, sleek pewter-gray sectional is a built-in cabinet that houses various games for this growing family. Pops of sunny yellow carry the eye across the space to the punchy golden-yellow USM Haller media storage credenza.
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Geisdorf embraces this modern minimalist approach with both the finishes and furnishings, designing with an emphasis on simple refinement and purpose. Low-profile, modern furnishings throughout the main living, dining, and kitchen maintain the view and provide relaxed seating for the whole family. The kitchen is clad in rich walnut, and new window openings above the range are creative alternatives to upper cabinets. u
Dining Room: “The black frames on the windows have a rich look that adds punctuation to this light and airy space,” says Geisdorf. The white tongue-and-groove ceiling amplifies the natural light, while the engineered French white oak floor grounds the room. This expansive, live-edge dining table can seat up to ten with slender woven-seat wishbone chairs, calling to mind that casual-coastal aura.
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“This kitchen is meant to look like a living space,” shares Geisdorf. The structural columns are clad in walnut, integrating them into a bar-height, built-in bookcase below, adjoining to the Greylac quartz island countertop from Pompeii Quartz — this, alongside the white oak and neutral tones, is a winning combination. In addition, the homeowners have a view overlooking paradise at the 48-inch-wide Aga induction range from Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery. The kitchen cabinetry in a rich warm walnut finish is by Cabinet Design Studio.
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Primary Bedroom Sitting Area: With a view like this, a lounging niche fits the bill. Geisdorf places two large Ottoman armchairs by Ligne Roset, drawing the sage green color from the area rug. The round, marble-look side table is situated between the cozy seats that can be joined with the nesting coffee table in the living room, maximizing flexibility with elegant pieces.
Primary Bathroom: The team maps out the new bathroom layout and window placement, deciding on a wall-to-wall floating-style vanity with a custom mirror and wall feature — concealing the overt appearance of the outlets is a priority to make them seem invisible. Geisdorf carries the walnut, white oak, and white quartz countertops into the bathroom for a cohesive look, yet sets this space apart with its bold, graphic pattern tile floor.
Staircase: The new custom staircase with French white oak treads from Panaget offers continuity to the French white oak flooring that runs through the home, echoing the modern exterior. This vignette is an architectural feature that greets you as you enter the house, and since it is open, it allows natural light to flow straight into the adjacent office.
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Primary Bedroom: “The rug caught the client’s eye, and I utilized the color scheme of the rug as a foundation for this bedroom’s unique design,” describes Geisdorf. Hues of rust, mossy greens, marigold, and sapphire blue make up the colorway of this original rug from Art to Walk On, and Geisdorf repeats some of those hues around the room, like that on the headboard and upholstered seat on the bench.
The relationship between Geisdorf, the architect, and builder Perez Homes makes this home’s transformation harmonious inside and out. There were no windows in the primary bathroom — a huge design flaw that these professionals sought to remedy. Now with windows on two sides, this space has a view of the canopy that evokes a lush, tropical escape. Geisdorf endows the room with its unique flair using a graphic floor tile. “When you design a patterned floor tile, it gives the space an inviting, wallto-wall area rug feel versus other options like a stone look,” delights Geisdorf. u
Guest Bathroom (Left): Geisdorf adds texture to the design for this white-on-white bathroom with the shower wall tile. The rectilinear vessel sink sits atop the painted-white wood countertop, juxtaposed by the organic form of the Visual Comfort wall sconce and the round-edge wall mirror. The terrazzo-like ceramic tile sparks this guest suite’s orange and blue colorway.
Guest Bathroom (Above): This ultra-fun application of the emerald green penny tile with white grout gives this bathroom its strong, playful character but in a sophisticated way. The bright white countertop spills down one side, sharing the impact of this design application with the shower. The round, lit mirror from Electric Mirror repeats the round expression of the penny tile on a larger scale.
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Guest Bedroom (Above): Each guest space gets a fresh and unique look. Geisdorf dives deep into color theory to balance the powerful, punchy hue the bathroom tiles brandish with a soft blush and soothing blue, garnering a feminine expression desired for this suite. A soft gray upholstered bed from Serena & Lily sits atop the Rugs As Art area rug, showing off the colors that tie the space together.
Office (Above): Just past the staircase is the office, and beyond is the lush view in the back. Since this is what you see when you first walk in, Geisdorf sets the tone with an ample area rug made of hues reminiscent of the sunset and two oversized lounge chairs to kick off that casual air. For continuity, the storage credenza is in the same walnut finish as the kitchen cabinetry.
The goal of this remodel was not simply to make it pretty but a complete and thoughtful redesign of the exterior and interior, pulling inspiration from the structure to create an inviting, warm-modern beach house. n
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To ensure this home could be a gathering place for family, the remodel absorbs some patio space to create another bedroom. In each guest suite, the bathroom finishes inspire the adjoining bedroom selections — each in a unique style. For one of the guest bathrooms, an emerald-green penny tile catches the client’s eye. “The complementary color to green is red,” Geisdorf explains. “We used this color theory and a little creative license to complement that emerald hue with blush tones in the bedroom for a soft, feminine feel.”
Guest Bedroom (Left): This guest suite gets retro-style furnishings and a soft orange and white colorway. Plush bedding creates an inviting ambiance atop the modernstyle bed, while wall-mounted nightstand sconces with colorful orange shades repeat the palette and offer a warm glow to instill this space’s unique feel.
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Interior Designer: Chic on the www.chiconthecheap.net866.663.6062Cheap
Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery 5521 Fruitville Road Sarasota, FL www.rugsasart.com941.921.1900Sarasota,6650Rugswww.mulletsaluminum.com941.371.3502Sarasota,6345Mullet’swww.build.com/ferguson941.951.011034232AluminumProductsMcIntoshRoadFL34238AsArtSouthTamiamiTrailFL34231
Resources: Art to Walk On 16 South Palm Avenue Sarasota, FL 825Cabinetwww.arttowalkon.com941.951.545434236DesignStudioSouthTamiamiTrail, Suite 2 Venice, FL www.cabinet-design-studio.com941.488.841334285
Guest Bathroom: This bold navy-and-white tile in a starburst pattern spans the floor. Geisdorf keeps the rest of the space bright white, using an elongated white tile in a straight-stack pattern. The see-through glass partition on the tub is an excellent choice for this dainty bathroom to maximize the natural light, lending a relaxed feel to this casual-chic bathroom.
Written by Rachel Seekamp Photography by Piper Creative Group
Guest Bedroom: From sky-blue to deep navy, this guest suite is full of blue and white, giving the room its coastal-chic appeal. The tie-dye-look fabric from Eskayel on the Roman shades fills this room with an airy vibe. A motorized shade is available for privacy and light control.
