The green work of art in the living room is a piece of painted glass by Kevin Harman.
When an active young New York City family moved to a 7,838-square-foot waterfront property in Miami, they trusted Allen Saunders Design with some clear priorities for their newly built residence. They wanted comfort, functionality and “a timelessly modern aesthetic” with contemporary Balinese-inspired architecture, says Saunders. It is therefore not surprising that the entrance foyer – the main artery of the house for both residents and visitors – is the manifestation of all these wishes.
Creating an entrance area with a mixture of organic materials and muted tones is not without risk, emphasizes Saunders. “The combination of several surface materials in different colors, textures and patterns within one entrance area could prove to be disastrous,” he says. “The room could easily become extremely complicated, visually cluttered and overwhelming to the eye,” he adds. “Our selection was made methodically and with the intention of achieving the calm balance desired by our client and our design team.”
The chandelier in the foyer was made by Irish artisan Niamh Barry. As was customary, it took over a year to make.
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Entertainment rooms were another priority. The entire house that Saunders designed from the ground up has an indoor and outdoor feel, especially the living room with glass walls that look out onto the terrace. Saunders brought some Jorge Zalszupin lounge chairs into the room to give it a more tropical feel. “The room doesn’t have many walls because there is a lot of glass,” he says. “So we had to make works of art that were real pieces of furniture.” In addition to the Zalszupin chairs, a Rosanna coffee table made of brass by Erwan Boulloud – one of only eight worldwide – and Lindsey Adelman Knotty lamps are among other collectibles that give an artistic flair .
The dining room. The pendant lights are from Bocci, the chairs are from Jorge Zalszupin and the table is custom-made by Saunders’ atelier.
The dining room is in the same room and is separated by a glass fireplace perched on a piece of reclaimed wood from an old Seattle naval warehouse. “Not that you need a fireplace in Florida, but they liked the idea of having that glow,” says Saunders. “If you’re entertaining in the evening, you can turn it on.”
The kitchen. The island is made of petrified wood that has turned to stone.
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The kitchen was another important place. With four ovens, three dishwashers, three sinks, and wine fridges, it’s an ideal place to prepare food for a dinner party or family gathering. Saunders added warmth to the room by wrapping the hood in 10-inch oak planks – the same material used for the upstairs floors – and using a petrified wood from India for the island.
The home office. The lamp is from Roll and Hill, the desk is custom-made by Saunders’ Studio and the chairs are from Jorge Zalszupin.
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It’s a property that Saunders designed to grow with the family. While the children are now small, in a few years they may outgrow certain rooms. For example, the playroom on the first floor can be converted into a bar that opens onto the lawn. There’s space for an outdoor sculpture garden, and the kids get older and spend less time outside. Above all, the house should be easy to care for, warm and inviting. “They didn’t want anything that felt cold,” adds the designer. “They didn’t want to feel like they were living in a museum.”
See more photos from the Miami excavation below:
The master bedroom. The bed and bedside tables are custom made from Saunders Studio.
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The primary bathroom. The fittings are from Dornbracht.
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A look into one of the outdoor areas.
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from Daily Florida Press https://dailyfloridapress.com/in-a-contemporary-miami-home-with-furniture-that-doubles-as-art-robb-report/
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