Above: The kitchen includes two white Zebrino marble striped waterfall-edge
Every place that you enter or exit the home you cross over water on
marble islands, one for prep and one for entertaining, a primary function of the
bridges and walkways which connect the terraces and outdoor living
home. The shutter-style island bases warm the room’s cool white cabinetry
spaces,” describes Colorado architect Rick Oswald, former owner
and gray and white stone finishes. Simple metal framed white leather stools
of Oz Planning & Design in Sarasota, now partner and senior vice
are tucked under the prep island with clear glass pendant lighting overhead.
president with Clifford M. Scholz Architects.
Left: A freestanding glass-walled wine room separates the dining area from
In the early planning stages, builder Bruce Saba rented a lift to show
the lounge. A custom designed 15-foot raw-edged dining table is surrounded
the clients the 1 2/5-acre property’s views from every vantage point. “I
by low-profile modern leather chairs. Rather than one large fixture, the
look at property and ‘what can it do’ and I wanted the owners to see
designers selected two mixed-metal chandeliers to better fit the scale and
the surroundings,” explains Saba. u
proportion of the table and disperse the light.
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