A mid-century modern luxurious design aesthetic with a soft
pastel color palette was decided upon as the design direction.
Blush pink, soft teal and neutrals, such as taupe and sand tones
to be reflective of the panoramic beach and sky views, were
used throughout. Adept at mixing materials and finishes to
create an optimal design aesthetic, the designer incorporated
organic elements, such as wood, agate, brass, steel and glass in the
furnishings, lighting and accessories. Her innovative designs also
feature a variety of geometric shapes and quite a bit of textural
contrast. In addition to leather, the rich elegant fabrics include
chenille, shimmering linens, cut dimensional velvets, and faux
fur to delight the eye and add visual interest in the rooms of this
exquisite penthouse.
With elevated ceilings and rooms as expansive as the views,
oversized lighting fixtures were used to maintain balance and
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scale. Jen selected individual fixtures that blended nicely with
each other for design cohesion. The open concept meant that
each space needed its own individual identity, while tying into
a seamless overall design.
The art studio’s views of the sand, surf and sunsets provide
inspiration for the homeowner, who is a painter. There, as with
the rest of this opulent island penthouse, the designer’s attention
to detail, artistic sensibilities and use of elegant, yet functional,
high quality, comfortable furnishings creates a timeless interior
that reflects the owner’s taste and lifestyle. 9
EDITOR’S NOTE: Decker Ross Interiors, an award-winning design
firm led by Suzan Decker Ross of the American Society of Interior
Designers, is located at 1445 Court St. in Clearwater, (727) 442-9996,
or visit DeckerRoss.com.
The penthouse’s art studio décor and its beach and
sunset views inspire the painter in residence. The Dune
Credenza featuring the art of acclaimed painter Carol
Benson-Cobb is constructed of an ash veneered case
in dark taupe frame on a welded steel base. The subtle
dune image can be seen across the face of the drawers
and doors as the focal point of this studio space.
The dining room’s sleek slope armchairs are paired with
a clean line modern wooden table for comfortable dining
in the light and airy dining room. Metallic brushed
brass and gold touches offer rich accent elements to the
design and are reflected in the slightly tapered brushed
brass legs of the table, the vertical piping surrounding
the clear acrylic lighting cylinders of the chandelier
and the exquisite stacked pair of abstract paintings on
the adjacent wall. The simplistic beauty continues with
the centerpiece of white orchids and succulents in an
oblong textured metallic vessel.