The families gave themselves room in the
Beach, FL.,” explains Leslie, “It was our only
in the symmetrical, H-shaped layout takes
real ‘splurge’. With everything else in the
on its own character, reflecting that of the
house, we selected the highest quality
four different couples involved. Brightly
fabrics and furnishings, but we tried to be
coloured tiles from Italy and North Africa
explained, “often, two families come here
more practical.”
laid in interesting patterns add playful
together. We all enjoy being in the kitchen,
individualism to each bathroom.
cooking. We have had 13 people in the villa
The chandelier is a prelude to the other marine elements that underpin the décor:
“With four women, we had a lot of
indoor spaces, most obviously the kitchen. “The large kitchen was deliberate,” Leslie
on more than one occasion and have not felt crowded at all.”
seashell wall sconces and night lights,
interior design ideas,” said Leslie. “We might
sculpted and painted wall art of sea horses,
have gone with the typical granite or
shells, turtles and fish, and marine-printed
marble, but we wanted to have a little more
outside beckons. The north-facing deck
upholstery and bed linens. Each bedroom
personality.”
ensures day-long shade almost year-
Despite the comfortable interior, the
issuefive
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