Houzz Tour: Warming Up in Fort Lauderdale
When we think of Florida modern, a lot of our notions come from Miami Vice (or CSI: Miami, for those of you who didn’t grow up with Crockett and Tubbs). We envision cold, wide-open spaces, stark white and clear glass. But for their home in Fort Lauderdale, this family wanted to give their Mediterranean house a more modern style without sacrificing warmth. The interior design team at DKOR brought it in through wood-wrapped accents, luxe surfaces and a palette of grays, creams and beiges; and by resizing the larger rooms to a more comfortable, human scale.
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: A family of 5
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Size: 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms
The team framed and delineated spaces with rich wood, thickening the trimwork and other accents to balance the scale of the rooms. The wood makes a big impression in the entry, creating a compressed space and an intimate welcome.
BEFORE
The original home, 15 years old, seemed like it was trying to look palatial with weak nods to Mediterranean style. “So many prospective clients come to us with these outdated builder homes with a Mediterranean feel and want a more contemporary look,” says principal Ivonne Ronderos. They eliminated the arched windows and doorways and the cylindrical columns throughout the house, opting for clean new lines.
AFTER: The compressed hallway amps up the drama as you enter the living room, which opens up to two-story-high ceilings and expansive water views.
The design team balanced elegant spaces for entertaining with more intimate and family-friendly rooms. The living room is geared toward the former but is laid out to encourage conversation. Much of the furniture was customized to fit the space. Two long gold-leafed coffee tables stand up to the scale of the space and add shine. White leather chairs and accent pillows bring in some contrast. The floors are a light cream porcelain that resembles wood. A luxe custom area rug from Tufenkian defines the seating area with its elegant warmth underfoot.
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Houzz Tour: Warming Up in Fort Lauderdale
