Classic Bermuda style architecture, fun vintage Palm Beach interiors.

Gulf Building recently completed this magnificent custom estate in the Rio Vista neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This Key West Chic custom home is 9,000 SF of new construction that includes five bedrooms, four bathrooms, a flex room that can serve as an office or a bedroom, wine room, swimming pool, outdoor shower, summer kitchen, three-car garage, 60-foot dock, and a covered upper and lower deck with a breathtaking view of the wonderful Fort Lauderdale waterway canals. Sea-inspired colors such as different hues of blues and turquoise combine with traditional furniture to make this a one of a kind coastal traditional estate in the Venice of the America. This residence was named the 2016 Property of the Year by City of Fort Lauderdale Community Appearance Awards

Olivier Koning Photography

Here are some images of a beautiful villa recently finished in Turks & Caicos. Our Verona Cream, used extensively on the floors throughout and Shell Gris on the walls in the bathrooms. The client wanted a white stone for the floor that would not track and wear like many other white limestone products on the market. Or to use a limestone that is too beige or grey. The Verona Cream is the whitest limestone available but had the durability the client desired. We have used this limestone in not only prestigious residential developments but also commercial applications. With low porosity and good density this limestone was the only choice.

Thomas PELLET, www.unpetitgraindephoto.fr

This condominium in Islamorada, Florida was completely transformed with custom window treatments, remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, coffered ceilings, beautiful lighting, cozy furniture, and gorgeous flooring. Deanna Jorgenson Photography

Love for the tropics. That best describes the design vision for this bathroom. A play on geometric lines in the wall tile and the unique bathroom door.

A big bold and beautiful guest bathroom located in Titirangi. Green painted ceiling, walls and shutters teamed with black stone bath and crisp white fan tiles.

Sophisticated and fun were the themes in this design. This bathroom is used by three young children. The parents wanted a bathroom whose decor would be fun for the children, but "not a kiddy bathroom". This family travels to the beach quite often, so they wanted a beach resort (emphasis on resort) influence in the design. Storage of toiletries & medications, as well as a place to hang a multitude of towels, were the primary goals. Besides meeting the storage goals, the bathroom needed to be brightened and needed better lighting. Ocean-inspired blue & white wallpaper was paired with bright orange, Moroccan-inspired floor & accent tiles from Fireclay Tile to give the "resort" look the clients were looking for. Light fixtures with industrial style accents add additional interest, while a seagrass mirror adds texture & warmth. Photos: Christy Kosnic

Stunning tropical print Hermes Wallpaper paired with a champagne silver Xavier mirror. Paul Smith Images

They say the magic thing about home is that it feels good to leave and even better to come back and that is exactly what this family wanted to create when they purchased their Bondi home and prepared to renovate. Like Marilyn Monroe, this 1920’s Californian-style bungalow was born with the bone structure to be a great beauty. From the outset, it was important the design reflect their personal journey as individuals along with celebrating their journey as a family. Using a limited colour palette of white walls and black floors, a minimalist canvas was created to tell their story. Sentimental accents captured from holiday photographs, cherished books, artwork and various pieces collected over the years from their travels added the layers and dimension to the home. Architrave sides in the hallway and cutout reveals were painted in high-gloss black adding contrast and depth to the space. Bathroom renovations followed the black a white theme incorporating black marble with white vein accents and exotic greenery was used throughout the home – both inside and out, adding a lushness reminiscent of time spent in the tropics. Like this family, this home has grown with a 3rd stage now in production - watch this space for more... Martine Payne & Deen Hameed

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