This grand home, located in Weston's Windmill Estates, has an open floor plan that lends itself to the much-desired continuous flow from one room to another.

The client's dream was to have a home with an elegant flare without abandoning a warm and inviting feel. With designer Sherri Goode's goal now set, the look was achieved by using multiple textures and a monochromatic, earth-toned based color scheme that her client favored.

The first phase began in the master bedroom suite (top left). Multiple shades of similar hues set the backdrop for traditional furnishings. The walls were painted in a delicious mocha tone and finished with a faux suede technique. Applied mouldings and a chair rail, gilded and antiqued, wrapped the walls and were then inset with Venetian Plaster. To further enhance the beauty of this room, the feeling of the outdoors was brought in by the beautiful Foliage. The bedding, truly fit for a Queen, paid homage to who the client really is. The rug, contemporary in nature and designed with 100% silk wool, complements the original art over the headboard.

The master bathroom (left) is a study in elegance expressed in the monochromatic color guidelines requested. The over-sized chandelier complete with chocolate and amber-colored French cut pendalogues set the stage! The window treatments over the Roman tub are motorized, to aid in the ease of usability. On the walls, a special plaster technique was applied with an antique finish, lending the room an old-world feel. The bath fixtures were embellished with hand-cut Swarovski crystal made in Paris. Custom framing was installed around the fixed mirrors, an elegant detail that adds further dimension. As a finishing touch, the cabinet hardware is highlighted by coordinating Swarovski crystals throughout.

The formal living room's (2nd picture from top) beauty evolved by combining the strong beauty of the outdoors as a backdrop with the original artwork over the coral mantel and the mix of contemporary accessories with traditional furnishings.

The soft, faux finish technique on the walls was contrasted with a darker faux finish in the niches to enhance the detail. The decorative striped drapery coordinates with the fabric on two Fatouille chairs, while the throw pillows tie it all together. This room is a dream-come-true for Ms. Goode's client..

The warmth and comfort in the family room (upper left) provided her client the perfect stage to entertain and relax at ease. The sectional was covered in a chocolate-colored velvet, lending the furniture piece a rich feel. The decorative drapery also coordinated with the fabric on the sofa's throw pillows. Sherri Goode's clever combination of traditional furnishings and contemporary art and accessories lend the room an eclectic and interesting feel.

Extending to the breakfast nook (left) is the relaxed, down-to-earth ambience highlighted by the beautiful outdoor backdrop. This area's drapery is also installed with the motorized system for ease. A custom made cornice wraps the drapery as a header to give contrast and further enhance detail. The chocolate-colored fabrics sewn into the antique, ivory-colored furniture create the elegance that the client was seeking.

The common themes used throughout the interior of monochromatic hues and opulent details complement the home's elegant, open floor plan and architecture. The attention to detail yields a space that emits warmth and luxury, just as the client requested. Now the client has a home that is a true expression of her lifestyle: elegant, warm and unpretentious in nature. A true class act!

SOURCES:
Faux Finishes- John Paul Artistic Paintings, Boca Raton
Art- Artistic Design Center, Dania
Lighting- Bowery Lighting, Lauderhill
Window Treatments- Drapery Plus, Pembroke Pines
Rugs- Odabashian International Corporation, Dania
Upholstery- Dajkiss Enterprises, Inc., & Florida Manufacturing,
Accessories- Accents, Aventura
Floral Arrangements- Jack Roth, Inc., Aventura
Bathroom Fixtures & Hardware- Millers Decorative Hardware & Plumbing, Dania
Custom Mirror Framing- Jim And Jan Conrad, Inc., Ft. Lauderdale