Florida Design Magazine Vol. 14, No. 1 Page 5
"FINISHING TOUCHES",
 
 
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In the kitchen, decorative tiles with a fruit-and-floral motif enliven the painted-oak
custom cabinetry. A valance fashioned from Quadrille’s ivy-patterned fabric
complements the faux-painted latticework above the cabinetry.
 
 
travel, art and Old World influences. “This is the third house we’ve built for ourselves in Florida and by far the most traditional,” Linda says. Not
married to any one particular style or period, the home paints a personalized self-portrait of its sophisticated owners.
Proportion and scale take precedence in the living room and foyer, where faux-painted walls and architectural details balance the spaciousness of both areas. “These are large, open spaces with extremely high ceilings,” Linda says. “It was essential that we keep the architectural elements, both real and faux, in scale.” Faux-painted columns, capitals, panels and decorative accents appear as if carved from marble many centuries ago.

In the living room, gilt-framed, Louis XVI bergères pair with traditional sofas — both covered in the same ivory silk damask. A cocktail table with a black wrought-iron base and glass top injects a contemporary touch. Gold and black accents, such as the ebonized-plaster sculptures, circa 1860, punctuate the cream-colored scheme.
A trompe l’oeil depicting Grecian women in a garden transports guests to another world in the formal dining room. Corinthian columns surround the space, distinguishing it from the living room nearby. Regency-style armchairs encircle a table draped in aqua-and-cream striped taffeta. The fabric takes its cues from the muted palette of the trompe l’oeil.
 
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