Florida Design Magazine Vol. 13, No. 2 Page 4
"ART MODERNE IN MIAMI",
 
 
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“To enhance the sleek
European feel of the living area, I chose a pair of Art Deco-style,
yew-wood lounge chairs,”
Berenson says.
 
 
provides the perfect venue for entertaining friends. “During the day, I enjoy seeing the clear Florida skies and crystal blue-green water. At night, the apartment’s mellow glow is very welcoming,” the
owner says.
To complement the surrounding seascape, Berenson selected a palette of buttercream, golden yellow, tan and taupe accented with pale ocean blue for a hint of color. A medley of textural fabrics, such as silk, taffeta, velvet, raffia and chenille, enrich the look.
In the living and dining areas, the walls are faux painted with a parchment-like effect, which adds to the dimensionality of Berenson’s design. Recessed lighting in the perimeter

soffits gives each area a soft, warm glow.
“To enhance the sleek European feel of the living area, I chose a pair of Art Deco-style, yew-wood lounge chairs and upholstered them in a silk-and-cotton polka dot faille in hues of maize and taupe,” Berenson says. A facing sofa and chaise, each wearing a different taupe-toned fabric, complete the conversation grouping.
Silk and taffeta accent pillows in shimmering gold and soft blue line the sofa, while a carved, cherry-wood chest and a dark wood pedestal table flank the sofa. A silk-and-wool area rug with a blue-gray field and decorative bronze squares and swirls rests under the
 
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