HOMES OF THE TREASURE COAST
either side of another The Gilt Complex custom mirror. The rest of the lighting is by Visual
Comforts including the modern pendant over the island in the kitchen.
Sheer solar window shades operate electronically and allow light in while keeping the
heat out and protecting fabrics from sun fading. It’s a perfect safeguard for the exquisite
furniture by Vanguard, a high-end North Carolina furniture designer.
The homeowners and the design team worked so harmoniously together that Downing
and Astras are helping them realize their vision for another residence in Texas.
From two — one. This one, forged through insightful collaboration and having taken every
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beige walls is not paper but
hand rendered by Schel. Two
framed panels in the foyer are
wallpaper, as is a ceiling detail
above the bar’s kitchen on the
guest-side of the home. A shell
detailed paper on the facing
wall in the bar simply captures
the atmosphere and dignifies
the space.
Back on the owner’s side,
the office, with a river and
sunset view, is outfitted in
comfortable cherry wood with
metallic grass-cloth papered
walls. The office has a wet
bar and private bathroom
with onyx countertops and
tile backsplash that harmonize
perfectly with a textured
cream pearlescent wall
covering. The large shower is
graced with glass doors hung
from industrial metal hardware,
and a high-level window
enabling river views.
The light fixtures were
selected for their cohesion to
each portion of the dual-sided
residence. The foyer has a
modern recessed chandelier
from Fine Arts, which also
supplied the dining table
fixture with its torch-like
elements mimicking large,
theatrical wall sconces on
The guest rooms have special comforts in place for visitors, such as a selection of pillows and a coffee maker.
advantage of the natural gifts on display, has surpassed design, and become art.
The guest side of the home has its own full kitchen with a bar, a game room that includes a poker table and a screening area.