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Fall 2021

NEUTRAL ELEGANCE AN OPEN-CONCEPT HOME CREATES CONTINUITY BETWEEN INDOOR AND OUTDOOR LIVING SPACES

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In the living room, there is an invisible corner where two doors meet, in addition to a large sliding door that creates connections between the living spaces. Interior designers Charlie Hansen and Rebekah Errett-Pikosky from Clive Daniel Home select highcontrast, textural pieces and lighting to accentuate the space without standing out too much. “When Charlie and I select lighting, we’re always looking at scale and texture,” Errett-Pikosky explains.

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When it comes to designing a home, elevated ceilings are an important element for architect Adnan Ahmedic and project manager Brian Ahmedic of South Florida Architecture. Their recent project at The Lake Club by STOCK Luxury Homes is the perfect reflection of that. “A higher ceiling makes any space seem larger,” Brian Ahmedic says. “It also allows for larger windows, which bring in as much natural light as possible. All of the rooms throughout the home are defined by tray ceilings and other unique ceiling details,” which add a visual aesthetic and define the dining room, kitchen, and great room spaces. A notable attribute of this home is the seamless flow from the indoor and outdoor space. Incorporating sliding glass doors creates spatial congruence and allows for connectivity to exterior spaces. “One of the things that I really love about this home is the connection from the dining and great room to the outdoor living space,” Brian Ahmedic says. u

Kitchen: The kitchen features an oversized central island and a monochromatic color scheme with a silver-gray perimeter. Metal-tone details can be seen in the gold bands on the hood, lending a nod to the gold hardware on the cabinets and the two chandeliers above the island. “We tried to push the envelope a little bit,” Errett-Pikosky says. “We did a white island, which is the opposite of what is on trend with colored or darker islands. We played around with it and did it in reverse.”

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Dining Room: Designed for entertaining, the dining room offers stunning views of the outdoors and includes a built-in buffet with a beverage station that mirrors the perimeter cabinets in the kitchen. “The room has a formal feel to it, but at the same time it’s casual enough to have that little side bar for hosting different types of gatherings,” Errett-Pikosky says. “Charlie and I tend to pick a lot of linear square pieces, so we wanted to soften this area with the circular light fixture.” Family Room: Mirrors with applied trim pieces flank the copper-toned feature wall in the great room, which Errett-Pikosky and Hansen create with a drywall frame before wallpapering. The tray ceiling adds dimension and lines to the space. Stacking sliding doors disappear into the wall and lend to the room’s inside-out feel. “This is one of those great rooms that can be transitioned into whatever one needs it to be,” Errett-Pikosky says. “It’s great for any type of family.”

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In true Florida fashion, an expansive outdoor area provides abundant space for entertaining, complete with a fireplace and pool. “Having that sitting area with a fireplace makes the outdoor area very warm and inviting. It’s a feature we always like to incorporate or suggest to our clients in our model homes.” The Gardenia II is one of the most sought-after models due to its open and fluid concept that makes each room feel infinitely spacious. Set against a beautiful lake, the home features 4,000 square feet of living space under air with four bedrooms, four full and one-half bath and a study, with an option to turn the bonus room into a fifth bedroom. “In The Lake Club, our market includes a lot of families,” says Vice President of Sales and Marketing at STOCK Development, Claudine Leger-Wetzel. “This floor plan is really conducive to a larger family lifestyle, especially during the pandemic when people are spending more time at home. The great room and bonus room offer a nice separation of space and are great for families with teenagers, in-laws, and guests that come to stay.” u

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Interior designers Charlie Hansen and Rebekah Errett-Pikosky from award-winning firm Clive Daniel Home have worked with STOCK Luxury Homes on many homes in the past. “Charlie and Rebekah are an amazing creative team and they know our clientele,” Leger-Wetzel says. “They have such an energy and passion for design, they are always researching new trends, and they really understand what today’s buyer wants. Every home they’ve designed has been very well received by our clients.” For this model, Hansen and Errett-Pikosky opt for an earthy and monochromatic color scheme with blush and sand tones, an assortment of grays, and various textures. u

Master Bedroom: The master bedroom is soft and tranquil with subtle textural sand tones that play on the light grays and blushes. Errett-Pikosky and Hansen employ a simple detail to the ceiling with painted trim and a subtle platinum gray contrast. Velvet pink blush drapes tie in with the matching foot stools, while ceramic gold-toned roses from Uttermost add a dimensional touch above the bed.

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“Florida is always going to be light, bright, and airy,” Hansen says. “Trend-wise we’re leaning a little bit warmer as far as wood tones go and incorporating more natural products like real quartzite and granites versus manufactured stone.” Errett-Pikosky adds, “It’s a different process when you’re designing a model home versus working with a client. Our goal in this case was to make the home palatable to the masses so that people could envision themselves living in the space.” n

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Lounge: Blue is the accent color of choice in the lounge and is carried throughout the space in the painted ceiling beams, decorative pillows, an area rug, and floor-to-ceiling drapes. Woven jute stools play off the textures in the room, while behind the couch are angular cut and beveled mirrors that Errett-Pikosky and Hansen hand-picked, which reflect the artwork hanging above the console. Den: Simple and versatile, the den is designed as a transitional space that can be changed depending on one’s needs. “We stuck to furniture as opposed to builtins so that the clients wouldn’t be stuck,” Errett-Pikosky says. “In this instance, it’s set up as a functional office, but a television can easily be added on the wall along with a sofa and a sleeper. The room can be edited however one wants.” To create textured detail, Errett-Pikosky and Hansen install a collection of angular mirrors from Uttermost in a cluster on one wall. A cubed light fixture ties in with the gold theme that can be seen throughout the home.

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Written by Kamala Kirk Photography by Blaine Johnathan Photography Interior Designer Clive Daniel Home Coming Soon 3075 Fruitville Commons Sarasota, FL 34240 941.900.4663 clivedaniel.com Luxury Home Builder STOCK Luxury Homes 2639 Professional Circle, Suite 101 Naples, FL 34119 239.249.6400 stockdevelopment.com Architect South Florida Architecture 9990 Coconut Road, Suite 350 Bonita Springs, FL 34135 239.777.0616 sfarchitectureinc.com Resources: Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery 5521 Fruitville Road Sarasota, FL 34232 941.951.0110 build.com/ferguson

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Front Elevation: The details on the front façade are simple yet beautiful — the grand entrance defined by large columns creates an inviting atmosphere. The diamond detailing found on the gable and garage doors contrast the elegant design of the dark charcoal gray flat tile roof without being overwhelming. “A lot of times in Florida, everything is light with darker trim pieces and this is different from that perspective,” Errett-Pikosky says. “We’re seeing a transition in the market where people are moving away from brackets and corbels, with not as much focus on rooflines.” Lanai: The inviting lanai includes a comfortable living area with a television and outdoor fireplace, perfect for families that need extra space. Because the lanai occupies such a large space, Hansen and Errett-Pikosky select chaise lounges that are large in scale with warm tones to complement all of the other details. “The lanai is so inviting, and the indoor and outdoor areas of the home really complement each other,” Leger-Wetzel says. That’s why people are coming to Florida — because they want that expansive feel and don’t have to leave their home to enjoy the outdoors.”

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