Innehållsförteckning för Volume 30-4 från Florida Design – Digital Edition

International Designers’ Rita Chraibi invites Florida Design inside one of her latest reveals at Monad Terrace in Miami Beach to talk about her signature design approach which infuses home decor with haute couture. FD: How did you become interested in interior design? CHRAIBI: My dream when I was young was to become a fashion designer. It was only with my bachelor’s degree in hand following the pursuit of a law degree that I decided to take a break and move to Paris. Here, during my internship with an architecture and interior design firm, I rediscovered my passion. Via this similar world of texture, drawing and material, my signature style fusing fashion with interior design and architecture took shape. FD: What is your design mantra? CHRAIBI: My philosophy — I have…

Anna Kincaide’s stylized figurative paintings have found their way into collections nationwide. “My strongest inspirations are fashion and design, so this led to my idea of creating portraits of stylized women disguised by unconventional, floral-inspired hats,” she says. “I don’t rely on facial expression (her portraits are indeed anonymous … one does not see the eyes) to convey emotion like most figurative artists do. Instead I rely on gesture, clothing color and body language.” gardnercolbygallery.com…

FRAGILE, DUNE-LAKE ECOSYSTEMS are very rare. They are found in a handful of destinations worldwide, one of which is Grayton Beach on Florida’s Panhandle. The shallow-bodied freshwater lakes formed thousands of years ago are filled by wind-driven tides and rainwater and flushed with saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico. Slender dune lines buffer one body of water from another. On this beachfront, a family of six built a second vacation home along a famed stretch of Walton County’s scenic beach road, Highway 30A. Homeowner Cheryl Hix had been interior designer Janet Taylor’s first client, and in an ironic twist became her last before she retired. “She sold the first house to build this one beside it … and she is one of my very best friends,” Taylor says. Sudden setback…

ON AN INLET IN FORT LAUDERDALE called the “The Isles,” a new home emerges after a long-awaited project that took more than two years to complete. With nearly 6,000 square feet of living space, the homeowners have found their happy place — giving kudos to the creative team at Affiniti Architects, joined by interior designers Michele Osborn and Heidi Maya, and builder Vincent Mish. Coming from a Mediterranean-style home, the couple’s goal was a fresh new look with a contemporary feel and clean lines. “We wanted the home to speak from the inside out,” the homeowner says. Both aesthetic and functional, the architectural footprint of the house is designed with purpose: multi-layers without balconies take full advantage of unobstructed views from the front entry straight through to the rear. “It…

1000 Wishes Campaign to build an Enrichment Center on campus HISTORY OF KIDSANCTUARY CAMPUS KidSanctuary Campus was established in 2009 by local Philanthropist, Connie M. Frankino and today has four debtfree cottages on a secure 10-acre campus in West Palm Beach for local at-risk foster care children who receive 24-hour care in a family style home, until they are reunited with parents, adopted, or age out of the system. Today, more than ever, this campus is a vital resource to our community due to the Covid-19 outbreak and the increased need for the placement of foster care children. MISSION Our mission is to ensure that each child that lives on campus receives the benefits of a sense of belonging and permanency in a caring and positive environment that nurtures self-esteem…

FD: Why are your designs at Monad Terrace unique? CHRAIBI: A real design tells a story from beginning to end. For Monad Terrace, it was obvious to me that the exceptional work carried out by architect Jean Nouvel had to be continued through the interior design I brought to life — the French bourgeois side of fashion that fits perfectly into the DNA of Monad Terrace. It is truly the first time that we have seen a fusion between interior and fashion design with an exhibition by icons in the world of haute couture. It is a novel concept to have a unit stylized with the collection by Jean Paul Gaultier for Roche Bobois and a second unit in the works with Kenzo Takada’s designs. Finally, JDS Development embraces my…

Gardens are created to be shared and viewed with pleasure at any time of the year. In nature, the most captivating landscapes have varied sight lines, forms, colors and textures. It is clear to see that each design is different and every detail counts, from asymmetry and rhythm to pathways, water features and environmental concerns. When designing a tropical outdoor oasis, all plants are chosen with the relationship to the architecture in mind. Scale and proportion are essential to lend a feel of formality to the organic hardscape, as variations in horizontal and vertical alignment impart a sense of surprise and discovery in gardens designed to engage.…

The spirit of the 2020 Design Miami/edition thrived with a finesse that compels the cultural world to focus on design as an art form. Hosted year end with an extended 10-day run time in Miami Design District’s historic Moore Building, this show gathered select designers and global galleries to present rare designs as well as limited-edition pieces while playfully challenging established notions of collectible design. miami2020.designmiami.com Multicultural mashups, artist Roberto Lugo uses porcelain as his medium of choice to create socially relevant pieces including the “Ella Fitzgerald Teapot (II), 2020.” Courtesy of Wexler Gallery.…

In the charming tradition of Palm Beach, a British Colonial-style building houses the iconic Colony Hotel, where a new look for the lobby is revealed. Designed by Kemble Interiors and renamed the Living Room, the lobby will feature de Gournay’s first ever completely bespoke wallpaper design created in collaboration with Colony owner Sarah Wetenhall in what she coined “a love letter” to Palm Beach. “I discovered an old postcard image of the lobby’s original mural in 1947 titled ‘The Early Days in Palm Beach,’” Wetenhall says. “It became our mission to embody the whimsy of our beloved hotel.” Interior designer Celerie Kemble with her quirky decorating ethos has all hands on deck — measuring walls and choosing swatches — balancing her distinctive fusion of whimsy with respectful restoration. A palette…

INSPIRED BY SCULPTURAL FORMS, rejecting all hard edges, this extraordinary home embodies the essence of organic modern architecture. Interior designers Charlotte Dunagan and Thomas Diverio, along with architects Francisco Llado Neuffer and Rob Moehring, are part of the design team Miami developer Todd Michael Glaser assembled to create this modern marvel poised at the water’s edge on Star Island, one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in Miami Beach. Influenced by its tropical surrounding environment, this exquisite dwelling appears to have sprouted from the grounds designed by landscape architect Chris Cawley to enhance the contemporary tropical feel. “The landscape flows from the ground level to a series of raised gardens that are completely integrated with the home’s architecture,” Llado says. “Towering canopy trees and an abundance of tropical plantings accentuate the…

ABOUT ONCE A YEAR, interior designer Brianna Michelle Sheehan and her husband, builder Ryan Sheehan, have the opportunity to work together, but this project was a once in a lifetime experience. The residence is for his parents, who were seeking the comforts of a newly retired lifestyle. The designer and builder were thrilled to begin the journey of building a European courtyard-styled home for the retired military pilot and his wife that would ultimately welcome them into a new chapter in life. In the dining area, Verellen host chairs slipcovered in Belgian linen and Palecek’s cane-backed side chairs pull up to CFC’s walnut table. Atop National Woodworks’ built-in cabinetry, steel-and-glass panels pivot open to the lively sounds and fragrant smells wafting from the kitchen beyond. From the start, challenges arose…

FD: How do you define the ultimate success of your projects? CHRAIBI: A successful project, for me, is when I show my work on a residence for the first time and people respond with “Ouaou! (whoa!).” This is when I can truly say I managed to convey a message that is reflected in the beauty of their new space. On a personal level, I have succeeded on a project when I know that it does not look like any other. FD: Do trends influence your designs? CHRAIBI: Trends are endless. I don’t shy away from them or follow them. I love the duality of hot and cold, neutral hues with a splash of color. I love pieces by fashion designers in a sober and monochrome element. I like shapes, textures…

RICK EGGERT Rick Eggert, an award-winning glass artist, is best known for his signature “Dynamic Cosmos” series that explores notions of creation and the nature of the universe. Typically expressed as “frozen time” or stages of time, each sculpture embraces movement, change and growth to illustrate the way motion sums up the cosmos succinctly. studioegallery.com; rickeggert.com…

An array of products designed to make lifestyles easy, efficient and elegant imbues kitchens and baths with lush colors, warm finishes and natural materials. Supersizing everything from dishwashers to deep-soak tubs, hard-edged minimalism softens with contemporary design that sports subtle curves, gentle arcs and vibrant hues mixed with copper, bronze and stainless steel. Every kitchen and bath has a unique story that begins with a plan and develops into a design. Let the new KBIS Virtual platform entice and inspire from Feb. 9-12, 2021. kbis.com…

Embracing innovation that excites, M/Y Vida, Heesen’s latest masterpiece in the 55m Steel series, unveils original and highly customizable features that are making waves in the marine industry. The Vida houses 12 guests in six cabins that are equipped with state-of-the-art amenities, allowing for a high degree of autonomy when spending several days at sea. Crowning the vessel with 1,076 square feet of deck space, the sundeck sports an oversized spa, waterfall feature and wet bar under a raised hard-top canopy. The upper and main aft decks charm with alfresco entertaining and dining spaces styled with comfortable seating and engulfed by a panorama of water views. Muscular yet graceful, M/Y Vida’s exterior lines were envisioned and implemented by Omega Architects’ Frank Laupman, providing a balanced profile that is lined with…

HOW AMAZING WOULD IT BE TO FIND your own piece of paradise hugging the pristine shores of Tampa Bay — where the daily dance of dolphins captivates with impressive acrobatics as they bow ride in the wake of passing boats? “It’s incredible,” says interior designer and homeowner Pamela Harvey, who transformed this 6,340-square-foot Mediterranean manse into her personal oasis. The goal was to take the once traditional concept and lighten the ambience to suit a more youthful, modern design. “My inspiration leaned more toward a Greek-Mediterranean style,” she says. “Using varying shades of blue, I pulled from the coastal color palette that saturates Greece’s coastline.” Deep-blue French doors open to a natural simplicity that begins in the foyer. A three-tiered, beaded chandelier casts circles of light around the space as…

Poliform’s sectional brings lightness to the family room, while Cassina armchairs, a Carl Hansen lounge chair and ottoman, and accent pillows add hints of color. White oak that defines the space from above pairs with a Rosemary Hallgarten area rug to introduce texture to the space. THERE IS A PHENOMENON THAT HAPPENS each time someone steps through the front door of this 15,560-square-foot house nestled into the Venetian Islands, and it begins when the floor-to-ceiling aquarium that divides the two, first-floor living spaces comes into view. “I show everyone the fish tank first and they are wowed,” the homeowner says. “By the time I’ve taken them to the rooftop terrace, and they’ve seen the views from all three floors, they’ve forgotten about it. That is until we come back downstairs…