found throughout, including a fretwork stair banister, oversized
baseboards and crown molding, recessed tray ceilings, authentic
hardwood floors and custom finishes. Her design plan for this
expansive house allowed each room to have its own individual
characteristics and ambience, while maintaining some common
unifying elements throughout. This was accomplished through
the creative use of color, finishes, art, accessories and lighting.
The designer’s expertise in combining various patterns and
contrasting textures is quite evident in this project. The use of
woven furniture pieces provides a tropical accent and variation
in texture to the other selected furnishings. Beautiful designer
window treatments in dramatic and bold patterns offer a “oneof
a-kind” quality to many of the new home’s vast windows.
The waterfront location informed the color palette, which
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The fresh, light and airy
kitchen is at the center of
the main living level. Pale
citrine walls are offset by a
bold turquoise center island
containing a prep sink and
an eclectic cluster of uniquely
shaped vintage mercury glass
pendants. The custom mosaic
backsplash repeats the citrus
and aqua color palette and
is visually interrupted by a
chevron patterned subway
tile inset. Cleverly designed
custom cabinetry disguises
the back wall’s refrigerator
and pantry. The woven rattan
framed swivel barstools offer
a Key West flair.
Designer Jen Kravchuk
satisfied her client’s love
of purple by incorporating
it into the master bedroom
bedding ensemble and
window treatments. The
British Colonial style
low poster bed, featuring
a padded woven rattan
headboard insert, is flanked
by opalescent capiz shell
lamps. A large art silk rug
brings softness and a light
contrast to the room’s dark
elements. The custom ceiling
detail reflects the established
circular design motif, while
custom functional blackout
draperies keep Intracoastal
sunrises at bay.
includes various shades of blues, greens and soft yellows, along
with some fun pops of color. Overall, the home has a colorful
Coastal Key West design aesthetic with definite British Colonial/
West Indies influences. Jen incorporated an interesting mix of
warm wood tones and rattan accents combined with painted
furniture pieces. Selected lighting and fans add a vintage feel.
The homeowners could not be more pleased with the outcome of
their designer’s latest efforts and plan to enjoy their fabulously
unique and comfortable home for many years to come. 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.