Florida Design Magazine Vol. 12, No. 2 Page 4
"ENVISIONING A MIAMI LOFT"
  
 
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ABOVE: Stainless-steel appliances stand out from the sleek, cherry-wood cabinetry in the kitchen, where a series of drawings by Ana Maria Rueda line one wall. In the dining area, located to the left of the kitchen, a glass-topped table with a stainless-steel base doubles as a desk. Chairs with mahogany arms and legs are covered in taupe silk.
 
 
display some of the Latin American art I have accumulated,” he says.
Bernal, who refers to himself as a “world traveler,” looked to the principles of feng shui — such as management of color and space, location of artwork, and the use of woods — when designing the interior. The powerful use of color is evident in the living area, where a floating wall painted a brilliant coral hue separates the space from the master bedroom. .

“The bright-colored wall activates energy and balance in the room,” he says.
Across from it rests a terra-cotta-colored leather lounge chair that takes its cues from the tone of the wall. Made of wood and stainless steel, the glass-topped cocktail table has an industrial look that complements the interior’s contemporary scheme.
 
     
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