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Hall Bath: Lyons continues the polished white porcelain tile with subtle striations of gray from Ruben Sorhegui Tile into this hall bath. Elements like the fluted apron, the coral appearance on the scalloped mirror, and the wallcovering’s undulating pattern infuse this quaint hall bath with stimulating textural energy. At the same time, the softness of the overall colorway and the gold accent on the vessel sink endows a richness and ethereal mood.
Entry: This entryway fulfills the clients’ desire for a glamorous Hollywood-style experience. The laundry and guest suite doors blend seamlessly into Lyons’ intricate bright white wall panel design accented with linen tweed wallpaper and shiny mirror-finish laminate inlays. Project Manager Jason Durand of BIG Renovations & Design recalls personally ensuring this wall detail went together just right. In addition, Lyons inserts a silver, gray, and white tile inlay from Jeffrey Court down the hall for visual interest and texture.
Kitchen (Previous Spread): Floor-to-ceiling bay windows spark the curvilinear design that reverberates in this kitchen. The polished chrome and crystal Fandelier by John-Richard complements the drop pendant over the dining niche. The built-in bench is a custom Lyons design that nestles inside the horseshoe-like curved island. Bright white cabinets are taken to ceiling height and fitted with built-in appliances. The polished marble backsplash climbs floor-toceiling behind the custom, mirror-finish hood in stainless steel.
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Colony client asked for a jaw-dropping transformation for their dated condo, Jonathan Levy, owner of BIG Renovations & Design was a natural choice. He has thirty-three years of experience building and remodeling luxury homes and never shies away from a big ask.
“We want to be part of the design process from conception to completion,” shares Levy, who knows that the key to success with any project is putting together the right team. So Levy brings in Interior Designer Kristin Lyons, owner of KDL Interior Design, and Marcus Jelley of Marcus Jelley Design to collaborate on this show-stopping remodel. u
Living Room: Glitz and spunk describe this nook that Lyons fills with mirrored finishes, shaggy textures, and opulent round shapes like the two crystal and polished chrome cocktail tables from Baker Furniture.
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Great Room: Lyons’ palette of crisp white, cream hues, and touches of silver and blue combine with the flowing nature of the sheer drapery and the shiny accents for an ethereal feeling. The fireplace feature displays a strong presence in this sophisticated floor-toceiling dolomite. Unavoidable delays hold up the installation of the gas fireplace unit, so Lyons arranges candles on a bed of crystals in its place temporarily. “With all of today’s delays, we have to get creative,” shares Lyons, “and the clients absolutely loved it!” Flexibility is key to condo living — the blue sleeper sofa with clean lines can double as guest accommodations, while the two club chairs with leather bases add swanky, mid-century charm to the design.
Project Manager Jason Durand of BIG Renovations & Design is no stranger to the usual remodeling roadblocks; however, unique to this project were a tight deadline and a long lead time on custom curved cabinetry. This combination meant ordering the cabinets based on Jelley’s architectural drawings alone — there wasn’t time to build the curvilinear walls first. “It all hinges on a relationship of trust and open communication we have built together through the years. It came out seamless in the end,” shares Durand. u
Jelley, who has designed luxury properties across the globe, says, “Many designers avoid curves and radiuses, but in this case, the dramatic floor-to-ceiling curved bay window in the kitchen needed to be celebrated. Mirroring the curved cooktop wall was the trigger that led to the circular island, and the whole design.” The unrivaled nature of this plan doesn’t stop at the layout and architectural detailing; Lyons develops this riveting, bright-meets-bold palette that merges the two homeowners’ wishes for an ethereal, alluring interior.
Bar: The convex nature of this bar invites itself to be part of the great room experience. Lyons accentuates the curvilinear architecture with dark wood and mirror-finish inlays that she carries across the opening to the kitchen. Custom curved cabinets in bright white make up the base that Lyons adorns with white leather-wrapped handles. The faucet fits the style of this sophisticated bar, which also features a wine refrigerator behind the curved cabinetry.
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Primary Bedroom: The branch-like detailing on the chandelier from Fine Arts is reminiscent of the pattern on the Maya Romanoff wallpaper made of hand-applied silver leaf and glitzy glass beads that line the walls in this boutique-style primary bedroom. On the other side, Lyons designs a custom, plush feature-wall headboard and bed, upholstered in velvety-textured fabric. A clear glass door connects this room to its en suite to give both spaces an expansive feel.
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Primary Bedroom Entry: “This unique space offers a perfect niche for a bench seat,” describes Lyons, “and this was a wonderful opportunity to display a few curated accessories. I was looking for more texture than color in each piece.” The custom bench cushion is plush in a velvet-touch fabric and sits atop added storage cabinets. Lyons repeats the mirror-finish inlay accent and panel detail while adding textured vases from West Home Collection atop the shelf.
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“Our goal was to make every square inch of this unit functional and to give the client a sense of awe around each turn,” delights Levy. The hall that leads to the primary bedroom was the perfect place for a cozy, upscale niche. This boutique-style bedroom shows off a luscious palette that propels these interiors to a new level of high design. Both the rhythm of the curves and the colorway travel into this main suite. Overall, the primary bathroom is in vogue with a triumph of creative collaboration and construction mastery. u
From closed-in to open-concept, this new layout highlights the view of the water across the entire length of the space. The convex bar connects the kitchen and great room, engaging the two areas on a functional level and reinforcing the circular inspiration. Lyons layers colors of the water from blue to green atop a crisp silver and white backdrop, adding mirrored finishes and dark wood accents to perfectly blend light and airy with big and bold.
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Primary Bathroom: This innovative team elevates the shower floor slightly, creating a new avenue for the plumbing design, enabling the prominent placement of the Victoria + Albert bathtub and walk-in shower. Lyons uses this breathtaking Gray Diamond polished granite as the shower feature wall and flush-mount Grohe showerheads for a clean look. Curves on the cabinet faces are a nod to the overall design concept, and unique overhead lighting hidden behind the soffit is a high-end custom feature.
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Guest Bedroom: “I wanted to bring in some softness since we are using many polished finishes, and the wood accent adds warmth to the design,” shares Lyons, describing the chair from Uttermost, which sits at the wooden Bernhardt desk. Lyons creates a guest space full of texture and interest with the lustrous steely-blue drapery, a fluffy charcoal-hue throw, metallic lamps, and organic patterns on the pillows.
The clients had not seen the condo since before demolition. “We opened the entry doors at the reveal, and they were both in awe! As we entered the space, they asked if they should take off their shoes. We said, ‘This is your home!’ It was the most gratifying reveal I have ever had!” delights Lyons. From demolition to reveal, this team delivers above and beyond on that jaw-dropping big ask n
Guest Bathroom: The guest bathroom colorway leans into the gray-blue hues on the custom cabinet painted in Sherwin-Williams’ Rhinestone and the pearly, dusty-blue marble feature wall in the shower. The hammered silver mirror from Bassett Furniture and the custom cabinet featuring metallic rectangular pulls and mirror-finish inlays add a shine to this space, while the soft-white hues on the white granite countertop offer elegance.
Lanai: Polished porcelain tile in large format from Ruben Sorhegui Tile runs through the interior, so Lyons took the same tile in a matte finish to span the lanai. Neutral cream and subtle blue hue slipcovers from Perennials Sutherland Studio enswathe the dining chairs from Essentials For Living that cozy up to the round base table. The curved columns are a part of the original architecture, and the team thought they fit perfectly into the new design.
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Interior Designer: KDL Interior Design 7370 College Parkway, Suite 204 Fort Myers, FL 33907 www.kdlinteriordesign.com239.317.3103 Resources: Perennials Sutherland Studio 111 10th Street South, Suite 102 Naples, FL www.westhomecollection.com239.596.7273Naples,9465Westwww.sorheguitile.com239.643.2882Naples,3876Rubenwww.perennialsandsutherland.com800.717.832534102SorheguiTileMercantileAvenueFL34104HomeCollectionTamiamiTrailNorthFL34108
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Written by Rachel Seekamp Photography by Blaine Johnathan Photography
