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AFTER We interviewed J. Kurt Lucas, president of JKL Design Group, about his unique mid-century modern remodel and his process with turning his vision into reality. JKL Design Group’s experienced interior design and architecture staff takes an international, innovative approach to the creative use of space, light, color, and textures to make your distinct project into the finished product you’ve only dreamed of. u
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JKL DESIGN GROUP Home & Design: Let’s start with some background on the project. What was your overall vision for the home which was built in 1958? Kurt Lucas: The house was a cut-up mess. There were various types of flooring throughout and spaces that made no sense. I found sliding glass doors buried in walls, empty spaces in walls for no reason, and all kinds of awkward spaces. My vision was to bring it current without destroying the beauty of the architecture by opening up the rooms so every living space was interactive. I set up the bedrooms to have great closet space and the bathrooms to be an oasis of mid-century style and current elegance. u
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Home & Design: Balance is such an important factor nowadays. Will you share a little bit about how you achieve balance between comfort and trends in your designs? Kurt Lucas: I love the idea of trends; I don’t like the idea of fads. Fads fade. I think everyone should design without a theme; instead, they should design for good taste. Good taste never fades. Also, design for “return on your investment.” Your home is one of the most secure assets that you will have in your portfolio. Think about the idea that you have. Will it be appealing to the next owner? Will it add value to the home? You may want to do something that isn’t in good taste and has a bad return on your investment, but I’m sure that you can have what you want if you’re wise about your decisions. The value of a designer’s opinion who is a respected name in the industry is a huge “return on your investment.” u
Home & Design: Will you walk me through your design process for a remodel like this which turned into an updated mid-century modern masterpiece? Kurt Lucas: I began the process by remodeling the lower bedroom floors and bathroom, where all of the various flooring was replaced with one single type of flooring for continuity. The home was made more energy efficient with updated electrical, a new HVAC system, new doors and windows that are up to hurricane code, and LED recessed can lighting that provides ambiance throughout the entire space. The kitchen was the largest project in the house. It began as a 237-squarefoot space, but by removing a wall adjacent to the spiral staircase, it is now over 500 square feet, and that includes a 16’ kitchen island. To add intrigue to this space, a table was built above the existing koi pond with seating for five, and a see-through bar was built on the opposite wall that adds even more interest and flow through the adjoining rooms. This has become the most entertaining space in the entire house. Upstairs, two bedrooms and two bathrooms were redesigned into an expansive master suite. In essence, the entire second floor has become a private sanctuary for the owner. Once the open concept was achieved, there were people at the house every day just to grill, have a drink, and visit. It is an inviting house.
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Switching gears, we’d love to touch on the current Suncoast market and what your clients have recently been asking for and prioritizing in their design projects? It’s crazy to see the number of people that are doing full remodels on their homes. They can see the value in their homes and love the location, but they need more space — more usable space. Closets are becoming more important with the efficient use of their space. Smarter storage. The same goes for kitchens, pantries, and laundry rooms — efficient use of storage space. I still think that open concept is going to be around for a long time. Keeping the same flooring throughout is equally as important because it adds visual space to the home. What advice do you have for homeowners looking to remodel or purchase a new home this year? What is the return on your investment for either scenario? If you are planning on living in a home for a short time, remodel to make it clean, bright, and efficient. If it is a long-term purchase, go for the big remodel. It will pay for itself in the long run. n
Courtesy of: JKL Design Group 1839 61st Street Sarasota, FL 34243 941.358.4994 jkldesign.com
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YEOMANS WORK ARCHITECTURE Yeomans Work Architecture completed the drawings and renderings for the PGT Innovations in Nokomis, Florida. PGT will expand the lobby and showroom at their corporate headquarters in Fall 2021. The new lobby addition will create a dynamic entry sequence to welcome luxury residential home builders and their clients. A series of custom vignettes will allow visitors to experience their full line of impact-resistant doors and windows, including an indoor-outdoor living room and outdoor kitchen display. A new series of courtyards will create spaces for the employees and the community to gather for special events. PGT Innovations is Sarasota County’s largest private employer and is the dominant manufacturer of custom residential impact resistant windows and doors in the region. Courtesy of Yeomans Work Architecture | toddyeomans.com | Headshot photography by Kathryn Brass-Piper
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MARA STUDIO GALLERY t Beginning Again Mixed Media on Canvas 48x60 Mara Torres
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Oceane q Acrylic, Enamel, Glaze, and Love 48x60 Grace Howl
Scape q Mixed Media on Canvas 80x70 Mara Torres
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RUGS AS ART
p Heirloom inspired to help bring character to your space, this beautiful piece is hand-knotted with 100% wool pile in India. The combination of weathered tones and worldly patterns make this rug a timeless addition to any room. Available in sizes up to 11’6” x 15’. Courtesy of Rugs As Art | rugsasart.com q Dimensional yet soft, this rug is hand-knotted with wool, viscose, and polyester in India. Featuring a new carve-like, high-low pile, it has an ivory base with abstract tonal designs. Plus, it’s plush underfoot. Available in sizes up to 11’6” x 15’.
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q This transitional piece is hand-knotted with wool by skilled artisans in India. It features a blend of patterns reminiscent of mid-century geometric designs with a muted color palette and a heathered yarn finish. Available in sizes up to 11’6” x 15’.
WICKED SMART HOMES DARWIN by Delos – Introducing the evolution of a healthier W I C Klife. E D DARWIN S M A R T HHome O M E S Wellness IS home Intelligence — a wellness L E A D I N G T H E H E A LT H Y intelligence solution developed by Delos — brings together HOME REVOLUTION science-backed strategies, innovative technology, and homeDARWIN is the world’s first home wellness intelligence solution designed to enhance your health, well-being based products to create an experience to advance the welland performance by monitoring, calibrating and responding to the environmental conditions across being of anyone who steps foot through the door. your home. DARWIN helps reduce indoor contaminants that can negatively affect respiratory, cardiovascular, immune and cognitive health.
ABOUT US RoseWater Energy Group creates innovative and intelligent energy management systems for luxury residential clients. The RoseWater HUB SB20 Energy & Storage System is an all-in-one residential power quality solution integrating three industrial grade capabilities into one platform to serve the complete power quality needs of an entire home.
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RoseWater Energy Hub – The RoseWater HUB SB20 Energy & • Current Wellness Active Elements Storage System is an all-in-one residential and light commercial power quality solution integrating three industrial grade capabilities into one platform to serve the complete power quality needs of an entire location.
• Power conditioned output protects and enhances the performance of all home and office • PowerWith conditioned output protects and enhances the performance of all home and office electronics. With power electronics. power quality higher than utilities, sensitive audio and video systems as quality higher than utilities, sensitive audio and video systems, as well as home networking components, home well as home networking components, home automation and lighting control systems willcontrol systems will perform at their best and last longer. automation, and lighting perform at their best and last longer.
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simple for over a decade. Beyond with your home’s smart features a pleasure, not a chore. Exceptionally easy, yet wonderfully sophisticated, its technology is designed to help manage The next generation of energy is upon us, and RoseWater Energy will prepare you for it. your life. Courtesy of Wicked Smart Homes | wickedsmarthomes.com
Luxury Home Builder Voigt Brothers Construction collaborated with Wicked Smart Homes to make this home high-tech. Photo by Ryan Gamma Photography
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BEE RIDGE LIGHTING
Bee Ridge Lighting is the only local showroom that offers installation by a handpicked team of electricians who specialize in lighting. With a focus on client relationships and client satisfaction, we strive daily to make sure the lighting and associated electrical demands of your designs are to the highest standards, from the initial sale all the way through to the installation. And because we are a Sarasota mainstay, you can be sure that should any situation arise, it will be handled in the best most efficient way possible. Courtesy of Bee Ridge Lighting beeridgelighting.com
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Botanica u Orbs have become their own category of chandelier. The Botanica family offers a tropical leaf pattern in brass, and this fixture can go almost anywhere — foyers, dining rooms, nooks, or corridors with elevated ceilings.
Luca q The Luca Pendant by Hinkley Lighting offers a contemporary take on coastal design with a rattan drum shade in either white or black — a very chic look with an airy, organic feel.
Tournon p This contemporary, lantern-style fixture in mixed metals is perfect for small- to medium-sized foyers or can be paired in twos or threes over a large kitchen island.
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CABEX CONSTRUCTION I CABINETS EXTRAORDINAIRE This exquisite master bathroom remodel was created by local designer Jeremy Strong of Cabex Construction. The client wanted to change their traditional Lakewood Ranch master bathroom into a modern retreat. We were able to convert the traditional, everyday master bathroom by adding an oversized built-in bathtub and small shower space. This created a true spa-like experience with a beautiful, and much more functional, two-person shower, spicing it up with a 3D-textured back wall tile and proper lighting for maximum effect.
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Other changes included removing the three wall-angled vanities with full-height mirrors to square off the room. This made way for a longer, dual sink floating vanity with under-cabinet lighting that illuminates mirrored medicine cabinets with interior outlets, resulting in an inviting and uncluttered look. This room is a masterpiece that the homeowner loves and will enjoy for years to come, all the while increasing the value of the home. Thank you to the homeowner for allowing us to use outside of the box thinking.
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HONORS INTERIORS Laura Honors and Solomon create an understated coastal modern vibe by crafting continuity and comfort where their clients can relax and enjoy themselves. Redesigned vintage and refreshed pieces allow for a truly customized outcome and experience. Timeless and functional design results in spaces that can be enjoyed for years to come. Honors Interiors offers fullservice interior design solutions, and their custom furniture is available at two Bay area shops. Courtesy of Honors Interiors | honorsinteriors.com | Photography by Nicholas Ferris Photography
A bold yet neutral palette provides the perfect backdrop for this vintage, redesigned dining set. Natural toned paint, decor, and lighting create balance, serenity, and timelessness. qu
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Light wood-like tile laid in a herringbone pattern is the foundation of this airy and easy-going retreat — keeping the space accessible and durable for this busy family. Casual, low-maintenance bedding in a neutral palette, accented with pops of natural wood, green, and brass, create a muted coastal feel. Patterned runners on either side of the bed and carefully chosen nightstand items complete the personalized design.
Simple artwork, practical storage, and additional seating create function and design on a previously blank television wall. homeanddesign.net
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This home was thoughtfully drawn by Stofft Cooney Architects, built by Waterside Builders, and designed by Ficarra Design Associates. Pictured is the gorgeous Dolce Vita Tropea by Legno Bastone Wide Plank Flooring. Dolce Vita is a 260 mm x 20 mm European White Oak wood flooring. Please visit our new Sarasota Gallery to view the entire Legno Bastone collection. Our address is 27 North Pineapple Avenue in Sarasota, Florida, and our contact number is 941.312.6478. Courtesy of GC Flooring | gcflooringofsarasota.com
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p This traditional kitchen was designed with bold blues and stark whites in a coastal style unique to our clients. The eye cannot help but be drawn to the striking color of the island, complemented by elegant glass doors and thoughtful shades of white. With ample cabinet space and state-of-the-art appliances, this kitchen is certainly the jewel of the home.
u This closet system offers not only ample space and reflection, but also thoughtful lighting and pragmatic storage solutions. With gasconading stunning golden hardware and art-deco flare, this closet is sure to be the favorite of any fashion forward fellow.
q Organization and modern design go hand in hand when it comes to closet design. Bright whites and glass inlays offer ease and awareness, while floorlength mirrors and an effective layout offer style and practical beauty.
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u Combining variations of color and texture can be a rewarding challenge. Here, the client chose to oppose the polished look of their cabinetry with a texturized and darkveined wood grain family table. The kitchen cabinetry creates a subtle backdrop for novel design and singular decor.
t In this double vanity spa, the deep and rich wood evokes balance and an unmatched freshness. Paired with vivid greens and brilliant silver fixtures, a tranquil spa day is within reach.
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q This coastal kitchen features soft hues of grey and blue and boasts a unique island accompanied by beautiful stainless steel appliances. With dark contrasting floors and modern touches, this area creates an atmosphere of serenity and luxury in the center of this home.
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JANET MISHNER CONTEMPORARY ART & GALLERY Janet Mishner works in a variety of media including acrylic paint, fluid medium, and wax crayon to explore various effects. All abstract paintings originate from ideas, not from direct observation. Her present series, “On and Off the Grid,” is a playful use of the grid as a compositional structure to adhere to and permeate boundaries. Most of her recent paintings range in size from 36” x 48” to a recent commission of 60” x 60”. Ms. Mishner welcomes visitors to her studio in Northgate Industrial Park by appointment, and she is happy to meet to discuss possible opportunities for commissioned work.
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The ladies who tailor light make up 98% of the Slamp production department, and they have been practicing sustainability and social responsibility for over 25 years. Slamp’s evolving knowledge goes hand in hand with the sincerity they put into each piece produced. Every lamp is unique and recognizable thanks to technopolymers — noble, unbreakable materials that can be shaped into various decorative forms to achieve nearly impossible feats. The resistant, long-lasting technopolymers not only exhibit optimal thermal, electrical, and chemical properties, but these unique materials are recyclable and intrinsically ethical. u
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LIGHT UP YOUR LIFE The use of technopolymers helps reduce environmental cost four times more than alternative materials, and Slamp’s manufacturing processes has zero impact on the environment. To top it all off, since the beginning of 2020, extra cuttings are recycled monthly and made into beehives by DS-Group. This is just the latest of Slamp’s ongoing sustainability initiatives, part of the company’s DNA from the beginning. Courtesy of Light Up Your Life | lights-sarastoa.com
BUDGET BLINDS Soft like drapery and architecturally delicate, the SmartDrape’s sheer fabric vane construction is specially designed to bring you style, versatility, and a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience. Enhance the look and feel of your home with these elegant vertical blinds. Call Budget Blinds of Sarasota at 941.342.0900 to schedule a free in-home consultation with a professional designer near you. Courtesy of Budget Blinds | budgetblinds.com
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J.R. EVANS ENGINEERING As a well-rounded team, we have extensive experience in land development design and permitting, drainage studies, and regulatory compliance. These include environmental resource permits, FEMA permitting, local development permitting, and expert witness services. Our multi-disciplinary professionals are experts in planning, surveying, landscape architecture, GIS, and geological and hydrological services. FEMA-certified and licensed in Florida, South Carolina, and Texas, J.R. Evans Engineering has executed some of the most renowned stormwater design, floodplain management, and land development projects in Florida. Courtesy of J.R. Evans Engineering | jrevansengineering.com
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STUDIO G HOME Many have a vision of what their home could be, but acknowledge they don’t have the time or skills to bring this vision from concept to completion. At Studio G Home, our team of licensed interior designers provides the knowledge and expertise to make what seems like a daunting process of endless decisions easy and fun. Studio G Home specializes in projects that require qualified interior design services and home furnishings. We create a road map that takes you from start to finish and provide you with confidence in every decision. Our listening based approach provides creative solutions for your every need. We have the knowledge and resources to provide timeless interiors that bring lasting results for the investment in your home. Well-designed spaces make you feel amazing! We believe in creating a personal sanctuary that brings joy to living. Schedule a complementary consultation today to share your vision with us and to learn more on how we make the process simple and easy. Courtesy of Studio G Home | studioghome.com
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BCB HOMES BCB Homes is committed to building the home you have envisioned. Inspired by the past and informed by the present, offering you the experience and expertise of our entire team of craftsmen. Our mission is to provide the best building experience while crafting a superior home through relentless innovation, best practices and personal service. Courtesy of BCB Homes | bcbhomes.com | Photography by Blaine Johnathan Photography
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OUTSIDE PRODUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL Our Florida Landscape Architect Firm collaborates with homeowners, builders, communities, and designers around the state of Florida and the world. Depending on the client’s needs, we will provide full color renderings of your design concept or virtual modeling of the outside spaces to better help you visualize the outside spaces of your home. This step can sometimes help you evaluate the scale of trees, shrubs and solid structures located within the garden or poolscape. Courtesy of Outside Productions International | opi.net
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