HOMES OF THE TREASURE COAST
VISUAL APPEAL
David Lyons of Croom Construction says the remodel
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was extensive. “The home was built in 1992, so
we made floor-plan improvements to the kitchen and
breakfast area, the master bath and the living/dining
areas. The guest house addition was a complicated part
of the project as it involved removing the roof of the
garage, improving the structural integrity of the existing
walls and then building the new structure on top.”
When the renovation was complete, the home’s former
traditional look had been transformed into a light and
airy modern design.
The strong visual appeal begins in the entranceway
where an exterior sweep of stairs draws you into a foyer
and two-story living room/family room. Here, large
spans of glass afford panoramic views of sea and sky,
creating immediate connectivity to the tropics. Twentyone
windows facing the ocean have window treatments
mounted above and outside the window openings,
maximizing light and bringing the outside in.
The split-level floor plan, designed to create flow
between designated areas of activity, features a reconfigured
sunken living room with two comfortable seating
options and dining area. One eye-catching feature in this
space is the Muller-inspired fireplace, made of quartzite
stone and flanked by shiplap and floating shelves.
Awash with natural light, Muller painted the walls a soft
and reflective white and changed the lighting from functional
to LED to give the home a young and hip vibe.
“When they came to us, they told us they loved our
coastal modern style,” says the designer. So, she selected
MAXWELL MULLER PHOTOGRAPHY
Located beneath the guesthouse veranda, this eco-friendly porch swing is a
favored spot for visiting house guests. Mark Sartain from Sartain Associates
designed the ivy wall and placed crushed seashells beneath the swing, making
>> it a comfortable place to relax or read a book.
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