Why journey far and large when each day at residence can really feel like a trip?
By Lauren Weedon Hopkins | Pictures by Jessie Preza
After residing in additional than a half-dozen metropolitan cities for enterprise through the years, one native couple determined to finish their journey and settle in Jacksonville to construct their endlessly residence. “We had lived right here from 2000-2004, and made quite a lot of pals right here in Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra Seaside,” says the house owner, who wished to stay nameless for this story. “Now, I’m able to earn a living from home and commute to my workplace out of city a number of instances a month.”
Selecting a picturesque lot in Pablo Creek Reserve, “a quiet neighborhood and a pleasant place to stroll,” they enlisted architect Kevin Grey, builder Architectural Classics and inside designer Lisa Gielincki of Inside Design Collective to create a brand new residential masterpiece. “Being part of the challenge from the very starting, we may collaborate with the architect and the builder on all of the design particulars,” says Gielincki. “All the pieces aligned right into a constant imaginative and prescient, because of the magic of the staff.”
The householders’ need was to create a peaceable sanctuary the place they may calm down and revel in a way of calm. “The inspiration of the design is a textural impartial palette, enriched with accents of soppy blue and copper,” says Gielincki. “These colours not solely convey heat and class but additionally mirror the householders’ love for serene, luxurious environments.”
With this impartial design, the householders’ in depth artwork assortment involves the forefront to be highlighted. “We ensured every bit had the right lighting and show so the art work can really shine,” says the designer. “Every time we moved, our artwork was the one factor that got here with us, so it’s significant to us,” the house owner provides.
One of many rooms by which that is most evident is the lounge. “We selected sofa sofas on both facet of the hearth, beneath the work, to have these seating moments,” Gielincki says. The materials chosen aren’t solely beautiful, they’re purposeful. “Their canine Luther was considered; materials needed to be washer-friendly,” she provides. “When he sheds, his hair coloration is identical because the couch!” Luther is a nine-year-old Clumber Spaniel along with his personal Instagram account.
Gielincki notes the householders have a “clear, recent aesthetic” and the combo of supplies utilized within the residence’s design and construct seemed like being collected over time. “The nice and cozy pure woods, stunning beams, the vintage door within the pantry—this home has a soul,” the designer says.
A lot of the furnishings are {custom} made. River Metropolis Customized Cabinetry in Atlantic Seaside crafted the richly appointed cupboards all through the house, together with a custom-made vainness with excessive gloss lacquer for the visitor bathtub, which gave a glossy trendy look juxtaposed with the pure palm wallpaper and basic tile flooring.
Dedicated to well being and wellness, the couple has a custom-designed residence health club and a tranquil therapeutic massage room. Gielincki sees this nod to health as a rising pattern with different householders as nicely. “This residence has an infrared sauna and a steam bathe,” she says. “We’ve got additionally began placing in chilly plunge swimming pools for purchasers.”
The outside of the house was just lately landscaped by Serenoa Panorama Design. A number of palm bushes add to the house’s resort-feel.
Whereas the design staff created an beautiful framework, the householders’ ending touches have taken the house to the subsequent stage. Smooth music performs and deluxe spa candles with a singular scent burn all through the house. “They epitomize what it means to dwell fantastically,” Gielincki smiles.