CREATIVE
KEY WEST COASTAL
By Shawn Tanney Richards
Photography by Dorian Photography
100 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE | MAY/JUNE 2020
This lovely coastal home features spectacular water
views from every room and an eclectic “Key West
meets British Colonial” décor to match. Following
the real estate closing, the owners reached out to their
“Go To Designer” Jen Kravchuk of Decker Ross Interiors to
enlist her help on the large scale project. Having previously
worked on their various properties, including a vacation
home in Key West, Jen knew that they had impeccable taste
and trusted her design capabilities. An intimate knowledge of
their preferences and lifestyle informed her decisions on both
the creative and practical aspects of this waterfront property.
Since this was a specially designed new build, Kravchuk
was able to collaborate with the owners and contractor
during the initial layout, design and construction phase of
the project. Unique architectural touches and details can be
A Key West vibe is established in the living
room through architectural details, such as
the custom designed painted fretwork of the
staircase banister and the recessed tray ceiling,
which is highlighted by the application of
turquoise grasscloth and palm leaf belt paddle
fans. An abstract watercolor rug anchors the
seating area’s woven rattan swivel chairs,
handpainted case goods and overstuffed,
comfortable sofas accented with brushed nickel
nailhead trim and custom palm leaf pillows.