IN THIS ISSUE, we GO coast to coast with homes in the Panhandle, Central Florida, the west coast and our own backyard. With distinct locations and styles, these residences showcase the eclecticism of the Sunshine State.

Nestled amid a bird sanctuary with golf course views, builders Scott and Janet Henson’s Panama City Beach home blends seamlessly with its surroundings. To achieve this, architects Bret Azzarelli and Jonathon Lawrence conceived an Arts and Crafts-style exterior, while designer Linda Holman complemented the look inside with organic materials and an earth-toned palette.

From Arts and Crafts to Art Deco, we travel to Central Florida, where architect Mark Nasrallah, builder Rial Jones and interior specifier Jose J. Cabrera fulfill an Art Deco aficionado’s dream of an authentic replication for his 3-acre Isleworth estate. Designed with historical accuracy, this sprawling mansion exudes all the glamour and luxurious ambiance of a five-star hotel.

 

Next, we head to the west coast’s Longboat Key to visit an ultramodern condominium overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Throughout, owner/designer Ellen Levine juxtaposes bamboo flooring and neutral fabrics with concrete ceilings and exposed AC ducts. The result is an artful balance of raw and refined elements.

And even closer to home, we feature a stunning, classic French-Regency estate inspired by a couple’s love affair with Paris and their impressive art and antique collection. Inside and out, designer Jeffrey Hitchcock and architect Randall Stofft blend art and design to create a true masterpiece.

Hope this issue puts a little “spring” in your step.

Barbara Lichtenstein