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The dark multi-elevation roof contrasts elegantly against a white exterior, while the iron balcony above the transom of the double front doors and deep blue awnings make a dramatic statement. This expansive home gives everyone in this large family plenty of room to spread out.
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IRREVERENT ELEGANCE
POPS OF PEONY MAKE THIS CLASSIC TRANSITIONAL HOME ANYTHING BUT FORMAL
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“Classic, refined, and timeless” describe this gorgeous Lake Club residence, one of the latest jewels in the crown of STOCK Luxury Homes. Though this description risks sounding formal, buttoned-up, and untouchable, it’s the exact opposite of the vision brought to life by interior designer Caroline von Weyher of Willow & August for Pizzazz Interiors. “Like wearing pearls and a Chanel jacket with jeans and a t-shirt,” says von Weyher, “my vision for this home was dressed-up, without being stuck-up or formal. The family that lives in the home is a fun group of people and I wanted the design to reflect that fact.” u Entry: A graceful Currey & Company chandelier featuring mother-of-pearl finished rectangles floats above the soaring front entry. Phillip Jeffries wallpaper — Against The Grain, with its silver chevron pattern — brings texture, and the customized bench by Highland House introduces the peony color the homeowner loves via Piper fabric from Thibaut. The Palecek mirror — bordered in finely woven rope — hangs on the entry wall above the John-Richard Martino stainless-steel leg sideboard, inlaid with lacquered linen and adorned with acrylic pulls for a subtle shine. Together, they finish this space with significant panache. Dining Room: This Currey & Company Rainforest piece with hand-forged white iron branches was implemented by von Weyher, and it complements the Arteriors mirror with its hand-placed twigs, giving the sunburst pattern a modern update. The Century Hatteras solid wood table is stained with an oyster finish, and the Vanguard Calloway chairs accompany the Highland House banquette, clad in a grey and white chinoiserie pattern. A Soho Console Table in a cerused white finish serves as the buffet, and the room’s zero-point sliding glass doors open to allow the extendable table to adjoin the outdoor dining table to accommodate the entire family at once. The same Thibaut Eastwood wallcovering by Paul Belcher was used on the dining room ceiling.
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The homeowners have 13 grandchildren with another on the way, so their home has to have lots of room but still be chic and easy to maintain. “She wanted lots of white furniture with a pop of her favorite color. She sent me a photo of a pink peony blooming in her garden in Minnesota and that was my color cue,” says von Weyher. “She specifically wanted nothing blue or too coastal trendy. I call that our ‘Pretty in Pink’ moment.” Working with Pizzazz Interiors on the project, von Weyher exclusively used International Design Source as the resource for all the furnishings and fixtures, and the paint and flooring were all selected by the builder, STOCK Luxury Homes. “We choose only the finest materials when we are building a home like this, our Gardenia II model,” says Vice President of Sales and Marketing for STOCK Development, Claudine Leger-Wetzel. “Also, since it is a large home, with the lanai adding another 1,000 square feet to the residence, we keep a close eye on the flow and proportions of the plan. Livability is the most important factor for a plan to become a welcoming home.” u
Living Room: The 13-foot-high ceiling in the living room boasts panels of Thibaut Eastwood that mimic driftwood and act as sound abatement to avoid echoes in the voluminous space. “I always think of ceilings like a fifth wall,” says von Weyher. The actual wall in the room is 28 feet long and presented the designer with two problems — how to avoid making that wall just one long white expanse and finding space for decorative accessories. Arabesque mouldings applied over SherwinWilliams Pure White keeps the pattern from becoming overwhelming, and a John-Richard reeded wood media cabinet flanked by a pair of Bernhardt glass étagères provide storage. Bernhardt Acrylic Arctic cocktail tables add classic ambiance to this space while the couch’s crypton fabric and a cheetah print STARK rug in easy-to-clean wool means the family dog is welcome into the room.
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A trio of Presidio pendants by Circa Lighting sheds light on the Argento quartz countertop in this charming kitchen. The light gray island hosts Vanguard stools in Arctic leather with nickel nailhead detailing atop gray-stained frames. A backsplash of Glazzio tile in a quatrefoil pattern serves as a lovely backdrop to the white Shaker cabinetry. Sub-Zero and Wolf stainless-steel appliances and ceramic floor tiles in a cloudy gray tie this functional and sophisticated space together.
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“STOCK began our custom division, STOCK Signature Homes, about seven years ago to service a particular brand of clients we were seeing in Southwest Florida — those who wished to be able to select exactly what they wanted in their residences and chose us to deliver that degree of personalization,” explains Leger-Wetzel. “This year we have rebranded to become STOCK Luxury Homes because that name best fits the type of exceptional homes we are building now, truly top-of-the-line residences, equal to any in the world.” The biggest challenge of the project was the design process because von Weyher had to communicate with the homeowners via Zoom due to the pandemic. For von Weyher, though, it was just another day at the office. Juggling details is an art form she mastered long ago. “I sent fabrics and samples of everything, so the homeowners could touch and feel for themselves,” says von Weyher. “I even had them measure the husband’s favorite chair to be sure of a comfortable fit in the furniture we were buying.” “I wanted the home to be light and airy, but not sterile, and to bring the homeowners’ personalities into it,” she says. Pleased with the outcome, von Weyher adds, “The owners were absolutely blown away when they saw the finished residence. The place was livable, yet sparkly and chic, exactly what they wanted. We fulfilled their expectations and then some.” n
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Master Bedroom: Soft, blush pink linen from Wildcat Territory dresses the Bernhardt Cooper bed, with its curved and upholstered headboard, accented with nickel. A Taylor King bench is incorporated at the foot of the bed, courtesy of von Weyher, and it is covered in a custom blush linen fabric to add more of the homeowner’s favorite color. The nightstands and dresser from Bernhardt’s Domaine Blanc Collection add earthy tones and feature oversized pulls, while a Hudson Valley nine light chandelier provides soft lighting. Highland House swivel chairs in stark white flank a small round table. This grouping sits in front of a door and windows adorned with plantation shutters that can be easily hidden by the Stroheim-banded draperies in a shade of pearl that complements the soft tones seen in the rest of this quiet space. Master Bathroom: A soft rug in pink, gray, and white wool from International Design Source provides cushioned footing atop the 24” x 24” ceramic tile, which resembles marble in this tranquil master bath. White Shaker cabinets offer plenty of storage and are topped with Rolling Fog Quartz. Glass and nickel Hudson Valley sconces adorn the mirrors above the vanities that boast Kohler sinks. The glass shower is a separate walk-in room with viewing windows, and the freestanding tub is also by Kohler.
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Lanai: Gathered around the linear fireplace is a seating group from the Mackinac collection by Lloyd Flanders that sits atop 12” x 24” porcelain tiles. Before weaving, the outdoor resin wicker is dyed all the way through to ensure its driftwood finish never fades. Custom rose pillows accent the ivory Sunbrella cushions, and garden stools are used as end tables. The cocktail table is cast concrete from a real tree root and topped with glass, from Phillips Collection. A pink Dash & Albert outdoor rug provides warmth underfoot on cool nights. Pool: Small mother-of-pearl tiles border the spa and pool on the marble deck, which hosts Carlisle sling sun loungers in a champagne finish. Palecek Boca stools provide seating for the cook’s companions at the outdoor kitchen counter while the Perpetual Concrete Delapan dining table by Seasonal Living seats eight. 52
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Written by Kitt Walsh Photography by Blaine Johnathan Photography Interior Designer Willow & August Interiors 1734 Northgate Boulevard Sarasota, FL 34234 941.870.1948 willowaugust.com Luxury Home Builder STOCK Luxury Homes 2639 Professional Circle, Suite 101 Naples, FL 34119 239.249.6400 stockdevelopment.com Resources: International Design Source 1734 Northgate Boulevard Sarasota, FL 34234 941.552.2550 ids1.com Pizzazz Interiors 1734 Northgate Boulevard Sarasota, FL 34234 239.449.4997 pizzazzint.com
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