Florida Design Magazine Vol. 13, No. 2 Page 5
"ORIENTAL OVERTONES",

 
 
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ABOVE: The “wild” design of the den reflects the wife’s passion for adventure with such furnishings as the bamboo-and-metal cocktail table and leopard carpet. James Brown’s untitled piece above the sofa and an African mother-and-child sculpture further the motif.
 
 
To further make their mark on the design, Mollicone and Ferchak converted the dining room into a gallery, where Fernando Botero’s larger-than-life painting, “The Bedroom,” takes center stage.
Directly in front of the bar area is the living area. Here, intersecting wenge beams form niches to frame artwork and a flat-screen TV. Textured chenille sofas with accent pillows covered in a Japanese teacup pattern are separated by a glass-topped cocktail table. An antique Pakistani area rug anchors the grouping.
To indulge the wife’s passion for animal prints, the designers created an ethnic look in the den with a leopard wool carpet and African-themed fabrics, furnishings and artwork. A chocolate-brown leather Le Corbusier chaise adds a modern touch.

Mollicone and Ferchak converted what once was the den into the dining room, improving both the aesthetic appeal and functionality of the space. Dark mahogany pieces fill the room, including the fluted buffet, table and chairs. Above, a classic chandelier bespeaks understated elegance.
Warm neutrals blanket the sunny master bedroom, where the owners’ furnishings give the room a familiar feel. Chenille-covered lounge chairs and an ottoman form a cozy sitting area.
“This home is very personal and reflective of the owners,” Mollicone says. “We didn’t buy their life or create a whole new world for them. We worked within their world to find a place for their treasured items and to take advantage of the wife’s great eye and keen sense of style.”
 
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