Though the project spanned several years, the team’s creative momentum never waned. Prefabricated simply wasn’t in their vocabulary; all the cabinetry from scratch. The same can be said for the lighting, the ceilings…even the closets (which are sure to make any fashion-lover swoon!). “Looking back, I sometimes don’t know how we did it!” Pike exclaims. Between the clients’ commitment to customization and the team’s opportunity to let their collective talents shine, this home, bespoke in every way, is truly in a class by itself. This home in Lido Shores sits on a lot that was sold by Ian Addy & Gail Wittig of Michael Saunders & Company. n
Below: It’s far and away the designer’s creative blend of materials that makes this outdoor kitchen so exciting. The backsplash, which was actually one of the first selections made for the home, showcases a hexagonal Teak Barrel tile in a natural tone. A contrast inset using a mélange of blues is set behind an angular exhaust hood. The cabinetry is from Brown Jordan and includes the unique addition of frosted glass, and the waterfall countertop is fabricated from an intergalactic granite called Black Fantasy.
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