Table of contents for Volume 28-2 in Florida Design – Digital Edition

Casual is the direction of choice this summer for living and entertaining. Inspired by the season, signature pieces create a fresh vision of outdoor style. Celebrate the idea that a relaxed state of mind can be had with a couple of key ingredients: good company and a fabulously fresh openair living space. From cool contemporary to timeless classics, summer flair mixes with natural hues and vibrant pops of color in today’s outdoor furnishings that exude comfort and style.…

A foremost international importer and distributor of the finest, rarest and most beautiful stone surfaces available today, UMI offers a variety of unique natural stones in an expansive range of formats and finishes. Always on trend, clients can access the most exquisite stones from UMI’s over half-a-million product inventory in its three Florida locations. Partnering exclusively with top distributors such as Antolini Precioustone, Vetrazzo, TopZero, Quintessa and more, the company also markets Pompeii Quartz, its own brand of engineered stone. SapienStone, UMI’s new porcelain product, is offered exclusively throughout Florida. For more information, call Naples, 239/593-6995; Tampa, 813/397-5094; and Boynton Beach, 561/413-5196 or visit www.umistone.com.…

Italian megayachyt builder Benetti unveiled its 220-foot Benetti M/Y Seasense custom superyacht with luxurious contemporary features that recall the sea. Dutch designer Cor D. Rover styled the exteriors with what he calls his “Benetti beach club concept” — a design that evokes the feeling of relaxing on the beach. Surrounded by teak planking that lends the space an open airy feel, is a massive freshwater swimming pool edged by bold blue, umbrella-shaded lounge chairs. Located on the aft deck, it is considered Olympic size for a superyacht pool. It can be converted to a basketball court or a dance floor for evening fun, when carbon fiber panels are assembled on top of the water. A nearby dining area, set with a table that accommodates 12, is also perfect for poolside…

Haifa Limestone, renowned for its superior limestone products selected from the world’s finest quarries, has over 30 years experience in global sourcing, importing, fabrication, installation and restoration. View the company’s vast portfolio of projects created with limestone, quartzite, onyx, Italian stone glass and sea glass by Haifa’s artisans in its 10,000-square-foot South Florida factory and showroom. For information, call 561/683-0082 or visit www.haifalimestone.com.…

FOR INTERIOR DESIGNERS TED MAINES AND JULIE KORAN, THEIR WORK is all about the client. So, when a woman walks into their retail furniture showroom asking about USM, a respected Swiss line of modular furnishings that the designers represent, they want to learn more about her. As they talk, she invites Maines to view her new home in Winter Park, Fla. Upon arrival, the designer is confronted with a dated maze of small rooms, limited natural light and way too much dark woodwork. Although the husband and wife originally envisioned a mere remodeling job, they were open to Maines’ ideas for adding space and light. Not long after, the couple commissioned the design team to create their dream of a sophisticated, high-end contemporary home to enjoy with family and friends.…

Pure white walls turn the stairway into a floating Escher-scape. Outside, Ipe wood from Brazil, stucco, and miles and miles of glass are the perfect foils for its understated simplicity and the dramatic vistas that surround the house. RAISED IN PERU AND EDUCATED IN BRITISH BOARDING SCHOOLS, the owner, and his wife, who describes herself as a “Virginia country girl,” had long maintained their primary residence on New York’s Upper Eastside. They were comfortable and happy. And then, as she stepped onto the rooftop expanse of an 11,000-square-foot Bridgehampton tri-level already in progress, she experienced an instantaneous connection. Not really interested in beaches, the Hamptons, or even owning a house, she gazed at the views over Mecox Bay, Sam’s Creek and the Atlantic Ocean, and exclaimed, “I think we’ve just…

OFFERING ONLY THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF creativity, personalization and customer service, Erin A Cantu Interiors brings a fun and fresh approach to your next design project. This Coral Gables private residence showcases the best in open concept living with a focus on the client’s need for comfort, sophistication and practicality. A strong foundation of clean lines and neutral tones, combined with a mix of textures, rich finishes and fine details shine in this classic contemporary home. From concept to completion, our focus remains on the needs of our clients, always bringing innovative solutions and a problem solving mindset. Amidst creating beautifully curated spaces, our goal is to bring out each client’s individual style with ease and charm. 561.562.8125 | Delray Beach, FL | www.erinacantu.com…

WHAT MAKES CABINETRY CUSTOM? AT EGGERSMANN, WE BELIEVE it’s an extension of the client and how they live their life. Our process starts with truly understanding the needs of our customer then designing the space around them. To be a custom manufacturer we realize that much of the innovation we bring to the market place is derived and inspired from this experience. It’s a learning process for both the customer and our design team as we create and explore, we seek the most elegant and functional materials, hardware, and configurations. There is no greater time to be in the world of cabinetry design. Now, furniture becomes smart, looks beautiful, and functionally integrates into your life seamlessly. Eggersmann started producing bespoke cabinetry in 1908; however, in 2018 we have revolutionized the…

Interior designer Sam Robin did not hold back drama in the dining room: witness the angled fun of Billy Cotton’s chandelier and the dominating art by Marco Lorenzetto mounted on a bleached oak panel. IF YOU’RE A TOPNOTCH interior designer, you’re used to listening carefully to the wants, needs and tastes of your clients. You will personalize and adapt their wishes to create something uniquely their own. But what if you have no idea who that client is? That was the case when Sam Robin began an 8,500-square-foot residence in Palazzo Del Sol on Miami Beach’s exclusive Fisher Island. Robin was designing for a purchaser who was yet to buy. “My trick is to have a fantasy buyer in mind,” she says. “I picture someone who is sophisticated, perhaps with…

WHEN THE OWNERS OF this 8,000-square-foot Regent at Park Shore condo in Naples, hired interior designer Edward Gary Shanabarger to stage their dining room for a dinner party, he artfully arranged a transparent all-glass tableau with vases full of vibrant flowers the colors of a sunset in front of floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. The owners’ friends have not stopped talking about that dinner party. “It was a magical evening,” Shanabarger says. “The couple fell in love with the idea of making some minor changes … purchasing a few new art pieces and freshening things up.” The designer woke the clients’ passion with his vision — a culmination of several years spent merchandising displays in stores like Macy’s and Bloomingdales, and orchestrating events in Naples. The condo, round…

“I’M INSPIRED BY MY CLIENTS,” says designer Perla Lichi. “Each one brings their vision, their dream. Together, we embark on a journey of discovery. Exploring possibilities. Narrowing them down to choices. We amalgamate colors, textures, shapes and sizes, until we agree on ideal solutions.” Her experience living and working in different cultures and her constant travel also have a profound influence on her work. Mexican born, Lichi came to Florida as a teenager. Her family owned a jewelry business. Aiming for a career in fashion, she fell in love with designing interiors, and the rest, as they say, is history. Designing models for South Florida builders and developers launched her career. Single family home opportunities multiplied until her three-person team grew exponentially. Career phases included an early bold look with…

In celebration of 20 years, Anima Domus continues with a signature of luxury, and its international calling to design and innovation. Distinguished as an exclusive distributor for several globally renowned luxury brands, the company’s design teams train in Italy alongside each of the manufacturers, including CLEI, Porada, Fiam, Driade, Ozzio, Reflex, Art Nova and more. In place at the Anima Domus Miami showroom, and two additional showrooms in Aventura and Doral, dedicated teams of professionals are ready to offer a new perspective on luxury furnishings to affluent and sophisticated clientele in the U.S., Europe, Canada, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. For information, call 305/576-9088 or visit www.animadomus.com. IMAGEMAKER: Founders of Anima Domus, Marconi and Silvia Naziazeni Celebrate 20 Years Of Sharing A Love For Contemporary Design Question: When…

Alavish, 15-suite hideaway in one of Orlando’s most enviable locations, Isolé Villas, a luxuriously designed 25,000-square-foot private residence within a private golf community, is designed to tell a story as guests are drawn from one statement-making room to another. Social spaces each have their own character, and connect with each other and the outdoor living areas beyond. Design Studio 15 interior designers Shanna Bender and Franky Hernandez joined forces with architectural designer Dan DeLong and McNally Construction to detail interior specifications from concept to completion. Grand architectural detailing, cool Italian marble, unexpected finishes, and carefully curated works from Axiom Fine Art provide the perfect backdrop for each and every furniture piece selected and detailed by Wasser’s Furniture. With unrivalled levels of service and amenities that include a multi-level saltwater pool,…

The Estates at Acqualina in Sunny Isles Beach, Fla., a 50-story luxury beachfront condominium tower with plans to open in 2020, will offer 245 lavish dwellings including two single-family ground-floor residences. Casa D’Oro, one of these exquisite homes, boasts an 11,605-square-foot, two-story gated residence with a lush landscaped garden and direct access to a private beach. Created with elegant yet relaxed indoor and outdoor spaces by interior designer Isabel Tragash of STA Architectural Group in Miami, this unique “home within a condo” concept is richly imbued with amenities such as a private elevator, onyx walls and marble flooring, a pool with cabana, a summer kitchen and a garage spacious enough for six vehicles. Known for her meticulous attention to detail, Tragash creates a private oasis connecting interiors to the ocean…

MODERN FORMS UNVEILS A FULL LINE OF SMART CEILING FANS featuring 80 SKUs and 27 core designs. No other company offers the breadth of the line using the level of technology incorporated. All are beautifully engineered, use quiet energy efficient DC motors, are powered by WAC LED and controls technology, and most integrate superior LED luminaires. These upscale interior/exterior styles utilize smart “Adaptive Learning Technology” that coordinates with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, as well as Nest and ecobee thermostats. The definition of luxury is changing—it’s about making life simpler and more efficient. For a basic user, the fan installs easily right out of the box and doesn’t require programming. For higherlevel functionality, program up to four fans on a single RF wall control or an unlimited number with the…

THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY BECAME THE PERFECT place to relocate with breathtaking views that set the stage for one couple’s lifestyle usually found only in dreams. Beginning with a waterfront lot, interior designers Brett Sugerman and Giselle Loor Sugerman joined forces with architect Randall Stofft to create a stellar 9,000-square-foot home that delivers ultimate indoor and outdoor entertaining, along with the most dynamic aesthetics. “Although the couple remained involved throughout, they had a lot of faith in us,” Loor says. “After a strong interview, they let us fly.” Every aspect of the home offers unique characteristics that distinguish it from the typical South Florida contemporary style. It’s straight lines and organic elements flow throughout. “The client wanted a modern home; however, it had to be warm and unique,” Stofft says. To…

An exquisite West Indies haven, Paradise Beach Nevis hugs the shore of this untouched isle nestled in the inner arc of the Leeward Islands chain. And there's no better place to celebrate the colorful traditions of dance, art, drama and cuisine that have made Nevis the most exciting and best-kept secret of the Caribbean. Relax into an island lifestyle at Paradise Beach Nevis, where individual villas have private pools and butler service for an intimate, exclusive getaway. For additional information, call 869/469-7900 or visit paradisebeachnevis.com.…