This luxurious farmhouse entry and living area features custom beams and all natural finishes. It brings old world luxury and pairs it with a farmhouse feel. The stone archway and soaring ceilings make this space unforgettable!

Earthy tones and rich colors evolve together at this Laurel Hollow Manor that graces the North Shore. An ultra comfortable leather Chesterfield sofa and a mix of 19th century antiques gives this grand room a feel of relaxed but rich ambiance.

Design by: H2D Architecture + Design www.h2darchitects.com Built by: Carlisle Classic Homes Photos: Christopher Nelson Photography

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Modern - Contemporary Interior Designs By J Design Group in Miami, Florida. Aventura Magazine selected one of our contemporary interior design projects and they said: Shortly after Jennifer Corredor’s interior design clients bought a four-bedroom, three bath home last year, the couple suffered through a period of buyer’s remorse. While they loved the Bay Harbor Islands location and the 4,000-square-foot, one-story home’s potential for beauty and ample entertaining space, they felt the living and dining areas were too restricted and looked very small. They feared they had bought the wrong house. “My clients thought the brown wall separating these spaces from the kitchen created a somber mood and darkness, and they were unhappy after they had bought the house,” says Corredor of the J. Design Group in Coral Gables. “So we decided to renovate and tear down the wall to make a galley kitchen.” Mathy Garcia Chesnick, a sales director with Cervera Real Estate, and husband Andrew Chesnick, an executive for the new Porsche Design Tower residential project in Sunny Isles, liked the idea of incorporating the kitchen area into the living and dining spaces. Since they have two young children, the couple felt those areas were too narrow for easy, open living. At first, Corredor was afraid a structural beam could get in the way and impede the restoration process. But after doing research, she learned that problem did not exist, and there was nothing to hinder the project from moving forward. So she collapsed the wall to create one large kitchen, living and dining space. Then she changed the flooring, using 36x36-inch light slabs of gold Bianco marble, replacing the wood that had been there before. This process also enlarged the look of the space, giving it lightness, brightness and zoom. “By eliminating the wall and adding the marble we amplified the new and expanded public area,” says Corredor, who is known for optimizing space in creative ways. “And I used sheer white window treatments which further opened things up creating an airy, balmy space. The transformation is astonishing! It looks like a different place.” Part of that transformation included stripping the “awful” brown kitchen cabinets and replacing them with clean-lined, white ones from Italy. She also added a functional island and mint chocolate granite countertops. At one end of the kitchen space, Corredor designed dark wood shelving where Mathy displays her collection of cookbooks. “Mathy cooks a great deal, and they entertain on a regular basis,” says Corredor. “The island we created is where she likes to serve the kids breakfast and have family members gather. And when they have a dinner party, everyone can mill in and out of the kitchen-galley, dining and living areas while able to see everything going on around them. It looks and functions so much better.” Corredor extended the Bianco marble flooring to other open areas of the house, nearly everywhere except for the bedrooms. She also changed the powder room, which is annexed to the kitchen. She applied white linear glass on the walls and added a new white square sink by Hastings. Clean and fresh, the room is reminiscent of a little jewel box. I n the living room, Corredor designed a showpiece wall unit of exotic cherry wood with an aqua center to bring back some warmth that modernizing naturally strips away. The designer also changed the room’s lighting, introducing a new system that eschews a switch. Instead, it works by remote and also dims to create various moods for different social engagements. “The lighting is wonderful and enhances everything else we have done in these open spaces,” says Corredor. T he dining room overlooks the pool and yard, with large, floorto- ceiling window brings the outdoors inside. A chandelier above the dining table is another expression of openness, like the lens of a person’s eyeglasses. “We wanted this unusual piece because its sort of translucence takes you outside without ever moving from the room,” explains Corredor. “The family members love seeing the yard and pool from the living and dining space. It’s also great for entertaining friends and business associates. They can get a real feel for the subtropical elegance of Miami.” N earby, the front door was originally brown so she repainted it a sleek lacquered white. This bright consistency helps maintain a constant eye flow from one section of the open areas to another. Everything is visible in the new extended space and creates a bright and inviting atmosphere. “It was important to modernize and update the house without totally changing the character,” says Corredor. “We organized everything well and it turned out beautifully, just as we envisioned it.” While nothing on the home’s exterior was changed, Corredor worked her magic in the master bedroom by adding panels with a wavelike motif to again bring elements of the outside in. The room is austere and clean lined, elegant, peaceful and not cluttered with unnecessary furnishings. In the master bath, Corredor removed the existing cabinets and made another large cherry wood cabinet, this time with double sinks for husband and wife. She also added frosted green glass to give a spa-like aura to the spacious room. T hroughout the house are splashy canvases from Mathy’s personal art collection. She likes to add color to the decor through the art while the backdrops remain a soothing white. The end result is a divine, refined interior, light, bright and open. “The owners are thrilled, and we were able to complete the renovation in a few months,” says Corredor. “Everything turned out how it should be.” J Design Group Call us. 305-444-4611 Miami modern, Contemporary Interior Designers, Modern Interior Designers, Coco Plum Interior Designers, Sunny Isles Interior Designers, Pinecrest Interior Designers, J Design Group interiors, South Florida designers, Best Miami Designers, Miami interiors, Miami décor, Miami Beach Designers, Best Miami Interior Designers, Miami Beach Interiors, Luxurious Design in Miami, Top designers, Deco Miami, Luxury interiors, Miami Beach Luxury Interiors, Miami Interior Design, Miami Interior Design Firms, Beach front, Top Interior Designers, top décor, Top Miami Decorators, Miami luxury condos, modern interiors, Modern, Pent house design, white interiors, Top Miami Interior Decorators, Top Miami Interior Designers, Modern Designers in Miami, J Design Group Call us. 305-444-4611 www.JDesignGroup.com

Salon in a Beaux Arts style townhouse. Client wanted Louis XVI meets contemporary. Custom furniture by Inson Wood and Herve Van der Straeten. Art by Jeff Koons. Photo by Nick Johnson.

This unique riverfront home at the enviable 101 Brisbane Corso, Fairfield address has been designed to capture every aspect of the panoramic views of the river, and perfect northerly breezes that flow throughout the home. Meticulous attention to detail in the design phase has ensured that every specification reflects unwavering quality and future practicality. No expense has been spared in producing a design that will surpass all expectations with an extensive list of features only a home of this calibre would possess. The open layout encompasses three levels of multiple living spaces that blend together seamlessly and all accessible by the private lift. Easy, yet sophisticated interior details combine travertine marble and Blackbutt hardwood floors with calming tones, while oversized windows and glass doors open onto a range of outdoor spaces all designed around the spectacular river back drop. This relaxed and balanced design maximises on natural light while creating a number of vantage points from which to enjoy the sweeping views over the Brisbane River and city skyline. The centrally located kitchen brings function and form with a spacious walk through, butler style pantry; oversized island bench; Miele appliances including plate warmer, steam oven, combination microwave & induction cooktop; granite benchtops and an abundance of storage sure to impress. Four large bedrooms, 3 of which are ensuited, offer a degree of flexibility and privacy for families of all ages and sizes. The tranquil master retreat is perfectly positioned at the back of the home enjoying the stunning river & city view, river breezes and privacy. The lower level has been created with entertaining in mind. With both indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces flowing beautifully to the architecturally designed saltwater pool with heated spa, through to the 10m x 3.5m pontoon creating the ultimate water paradise! The large indoor space with full glass backdrop ensures you can enjoy all that is on offer. Complete the package with a 4 car garage with room for all the toys and you have a home you will never want to leave. A host of outstanding additional features further assures optimal comfort, including a dedicated study perfect for a home office; home theatre complete with projector & HDD recorder; private glass walled lift; commercial quality air-conditioning throughout; colour video intercom; 8 zone audio system; vacuum maid; back to base alarm just to name a few. Located beside one of the many beautiful parks in the area, with only one neighbour and uninterrupted river views, it is hard to believe you are only 4km to the CBD and so close to every convenience imaginable. With easy access to the Green Bridge, QLD Tennis Centre, Major Hospitals, Major Universities, Private Schools, Transport & Fairfield Shopping Centre. Features of 101 Brisbane Corso, Fairfield at a glance: - Large 881 sqm block, beside the park with only one neighbour - Panoramic views of the river, through to the Green Bridge and City - 10m x 3.5m pontoon with 22m walkway - Glass walled lift, a unique feature perfect for families of all ages & sizes - 4 bedrooms, 3 with ensuite - Tranquil master retreat perfectly positioned at the back of the home enjoying the stunning river & city view & river breezes - Gourmet kitchen with Miele appliances - plate warmer, steam oven, combination microwave & induction cook top - Granite benches in the kitchen, large island bench and spacious walk in pantry sure to impress - Multiple living areas spread over 3 distinct levels - Indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces to enjoy everything the river has to offer - Beautiful saltwater pool & heated spa - Dedicated study perfect for a home office - Home theatre complete with Panasonic 3D Blue Ray HDD recorder, projector & home theatre speaker system - Commercial quality air-conditioning throughout + vacuum maid - Back to base alarm system & video intercom

Modern sitting room using textures and clean design.

Aimee Mazzanga

Aimee Mazzanga

CMI Construction completed this large scale remodel of a mid-century home. Kitchen, bedrooms, baths, dining room and great room received updated fixtures, paint, flooring and lighting.