project team
john fluitt garden designs associates

This remodel project re-established the original modern character of the home and created continuity between rooms and functions. Removing previous alterations exposed the original interior of richly stained walnut, muted paint colors, and Carrara marble and limestone. New complimentary finishes give the home a consistent palette and blend old and new.

The entry and foyer were opened with large expanses of glass and a floating canopy — interpretations of the low-slope roof line and concrete block latticework still present on the wings of the original home. Recessed lighting accents the canopy giving the approach to the house a warm, inviting glow. A large center-pivot glass door and side windows create a dramatic and seamless transition of interior and exterior spaces.

In the underutilized family room, a flexible space now serves as a long-term-stay suite for family members while functioning as an office with a hideaway desk. A large dramatic window was added as a visual connection to the courtyard’s fountain and sculptures. The master suite was remodeled to incorporate the new finish and color palette, and the master bath was reconfigured for his/her function. Glass doors to the closets, shower, and toilets add to the light feel of the space and a large picture window opens the bath area to the private sitting garden. 

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© joseph mills