Florida Design Magazine Vol. 13, No. 2
Page 5-6
"ISLAND IN THE SUN"
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The tropical palette
of the master bedroom
reflects the laid-back
island atmosphere
of Sunset Key.
settee surround
an antique French table topped with white marble.
Windsor blue cabinetry and millwork defines the adjoining
kitchen, where barstools pull up to the breakfast
bar. Natural light brightens the kitchen through paned
windows and the nearby entry doors.
In the foyer, a striped area rug in blue and lime-green
hues contrasts with the distressed walnut flooring
used throughout the home. An antique Asian chest rests
against the stairway, which leads to the second-floor
bedrooms and gallery.
Downstairs, the master bedroom blends British Colonial
styling with island chic. Light drifts in through
wooden blinds on the windows and doors, casting ripples
of shadows on camel-colored walls. Above the East
Indian canopy bed, a fan stirs the air, gently ruffling
the drape of sheer fabric on the canopy.
An aqua-colored duvet with a blossom pattern spreads
a tropical garden over a taupe-and-white striped bedskirt.
In lieu of a bedside table, Taylor topped an oversized
ceramic urn with a canvas flounce. Next to the bed,
an antique, carved-wood folding chair boasts a British
Colonial pedigree. The rugged texture of the area
rug — woven from jumbo rope fiber — underscores
the home’s natural setting.
Relaxation comes naturally on the rear porch where
Adirondack
ABOVE: A carved-wood folding chair
from India and an East Indian canopy bed give the
master bedroom a British Colonial flavor, while a
coconut palm floor lamp adds a touch of island whimsy.
