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FROM CITY TO OCEAN, THE FINE ART OF PALM BEACH LIVING

CARMEL BRANTLEY

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Taking inspiration from the beautiful rooftop gardens of New York City, designers Mimi McMakin and Cece Bowman of Kemble Interiors worked with landscape architect Keith Williams of Nievera Williams to transform this simple stone terrace with metal awning supports into a lush, garden-like oasis perched above the bustle of Palm Beach.

“Keith Williams successfully filled the space with plants from floor to ceiling, which gave us a wonderful canvas to work with,” McMakin says. “We were furnishing a garden high up in the sky, so we selected green- and white-striped fabrics and clean whites to not fight with the verdant backdrop.”

The designers also created a furniture plan for the entire outdoor area that has an easy flow and accommodates multiple purposes.

“Here you see a sitting area where you can gather for a cocktail to enjoy the sun setting over the golf course,” McMakin shares. “Not pictured, there is a dining area, and of equal importance to our client, there is a putting green. The putting green also serves as available space sans furniture for people to stand and gather if there is a party going on. I think what also keeps the space feeling connected is the wall-to-wall grass rug that covers the entire terrace.” (kembleinteriors.com; nievera williams.com) –Liza Grant Smith