home of distinction
THE stair-well
at the
ground
floor entry
leads to the
main living area. A
double-sided fireplace
separates the living
room from the kitchen.
Windows on every
wall provide access
to the views over the
water and contribute
to the bright, airy feel
of the home.
“The inspiration
for the house was
the owner’s desire to
maximize their incred-ible
views,” Lisle says.
“Every room has an
Intracoastal view.”
Color comes from
subtle decorating
touches and the use of
different tone woods
— cherry, maple, hick-ory,
ipe.
“It was a big
change for us going
to a contemporary
design,” says Connell,
who did her own deco-rating.
“Things are
cleaner and plainer
with not as much
color. Some contem-porary
houses can be
cold. The natural wood
gave it a more organic
feel.”
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WBM october 2018
