Nestled in the white sands of Lido Beach, overlooking a 100-acre preserve of Florida habitat, this Colonial West Indies home celebrates the natural beauty that Sarasota is known for. Inspired by the sugar plantation estates on the island of Barbados, “Orchid Beach” radiates a barefoot elegance. The kitchen is an effortless extension of this style. A natural light filled kitchen extends into the expansive family room, dining room, and foyer all with high coffered ceilings for a grand entertainment space. The front kitchen features a gorgeous custom Downsview wood and stainless-steel hood, quartz countertops and backsplash, spacious curved farmhouse sink, custom walnut cabinetry, 4-person island topped with statement glass pendants. The kitchen expands into an elegant breakfast dinette adorned with a glass chandelier and floor to ceiling windows with view of bayou and terraced pool area. The intricately detailed dome ceiling and surrounding trims compliments the ornate window trims. Behind the main kitchen lies a discrete butler’s kitchen, concealing a coffee bar with antique mirror backsplash, appliance garage, wet bar, pantry storage, multiple ovens, and a sitting area to enjoy a cup of coffee keeping many of the meal prep innerworkings tastefully concealed.

This brick and limestone, 6,000-square-foot residence exemplifies understated elegance. Located in the award-wining Blaine School District and within close proximity to the Southport Corridor, this is city living at its finest! The foyer, with herringbone wood floors, leads to a dramatic, hand-milled oval staircase; an architectural element that allows sunlight to cascade down from skylights and to filter throughout the house. The floor plan has stately-proportioned rooms and includes formal Living and Dining Rooms; an expansive, eat-in, gourmet Kitchen/Great Room; four bedrooms on the second level with three additional bedrooms and a Family Room on the lower level; a Penthouse Playroom leading to a roof-top deck and green roof; and an attached, heated 3-car garage. Additional features include hardwood flooring throughout the main level and upper two floors; sophisticated architectural detailing throughout the house including coffered ceiling details, barrel and groin vaulted ceilings; painted, glazed and wood paneling; laundry rooms on the bedroom level and on the lower level; five fireplaces, including one outdoors; and HD Video, Audio and Surround Sound pre-wire distribution through the house and grounds. The home also features extensively landscaped exterior spaces, designed by Prassas Landscape Studio. This home went under contract within 90 days during the Great Recession. Featured in Chicago Magazine: http://goo.gl/Gl8lRm Jim Yochum

House of Ruby Interior Design’s philosophy is one of relaxed sophistication. With an extensive knowledge of materials, craftsmanship and color, we create warm, layered interiors which have become the hallmark of our firm. With each project, House of Ruby Interior Design develops a close relationship with the client and strives to celebrate their individuality, interests, and daily essentials for living and entertaining. We are dedicated to creating environments that are distinctive and highly livable. Photo Credit: Kira Shemano Photography

This is the new bar that was placed in the former home office space. The doorway in the distance leads to the mudroom. Chris Marshall
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A rejuvenation project of the entire first floor of approx. 1700sq. The kitchen was completely redone and redesigned with relocation of all major appliances, construction of a new functioning island and creating a more open and airy feeling in the space. A "window" was opened from the kitchen to the living space to create a connection and practical work area between the kitchen and the new home bar lounge that was constructed in the living space. New dramatic color scheme was used to create a "grandness" felling when you walk in through the front door and accent wall to be designated as the TV wall. The stairs were completely redesigned from wood banisters and carpeted steps to a minimalistic iron design combining the mid-century idea with a bit of a modern Scandinavian look. The old family room was repurposed to be the new official dinning area with a grand buffet cabinet line, dramatic light fixture and a new minimalistic look for the fireplace with 3d white tiles.

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This exquisite master closet incorporates 7 remote controlled , motorized closet rods that have an extension that delivers your clothes from an 11 foot tall ceiling to chest/ waist height at the push of a button ! Extensive hidden vertical , and horizontal LED lighting fixtures make this space come to life , and highlights the beautiful wall paper cabinetry backs. Random width and length French white oak flooring , gives the space a warm inviting feel. The 3 sided dressing mirror has 2 custom LED fixtures set flush with the mirrors . All lighting is dimmable.

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An extensive remodel of a 1952 Carl Strauss designed house. Photography: Ryan Kurtz
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This exquisite master closet incorporates 7 remote controlled , motorized closet rods that have an extension that delivers your clothes from an 11 foot tall ceiling to chest/ waist height at the push of a button ! Extensive hidden vertical , and horizontal LED lighting fixtures make this space come to life , and highlights the beautiful wall paper cabinetry backs. Random width and length French white oak flooring , gives the space a warm inviting feel. The 3 sided dressing mirror has 2 custom LED fixtures set flush with the mirrors . All lighting is dimmable.

Hicks Blue creates a really unique look in this traditional kitchen, highlighted by antique brass fittings and a pretty antique glassed mirror in the inglenook.⁣ ⁣

Michael Merrill Design Studio restored the period woodwork in this warm dual function space and added a rich textile to the walls. We consulted with Randall Whitehead on the lighting design. Both halves of the room are joined together by the overscaled Oushak carpet. (2010); Photos © Douglas Sandberg Photography

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Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized craftsman galley light wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, mirror backsplash and an island