ooking forward to the challenge of renovating the interior of one of Winter Park's most venerable residences, mother-and-daughter design team of Hattie Wolfe and Abigail Rizor turned to the home's architectural heritage as their muse. Designed in the 1930s by acclaimed Winter Park architect James Gamble Rogers II, the structure captures the timeless character and detail for which Rogers' work is known.

"The Deco period was definitely an inspiration, because we wanted to create an atmosphere that reflected the glamour and elegance of that era," Rizor says. Wolfe adds, "We also wanted to incorporate a variety of styles beyond Deco to add interest with a subtle, layered effect." The mélange of motifs, from Art Deco and modern to traditional, results in an updated version of classic design.

Although the home underwent extensive renovations, the plaster walls and whitewashed hardwood floors remained. "We left the original plaster and painted meticulously throughout," Wolfe says.

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