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Coastal Twist
Coastal Twist
Coastal Twist
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uring strolls with her dog through the lush To impart a comfortable but sophisticated nautical motif,
Carriage Hill neighborhood in Boca Raton, the designer went with a chic twist on a blue-and-white scheme,
Florida, Carol Ging would often pass by a infusing dusty slate blue through accent paint colors and
striking waterfront home under renovation, patterned fabrics. A bold decision to incorporate a soft black
admiring its transformation over time. When hue—Wrought Iron by Benjamin Moore—lends extra depth.
the house appeared on the market for sale one day, she seized “The contrast with the black and steel blue gave it a transitional
the chance to settle her family into the home where she felt they edge,” Lisa says. “This rich color on the walls made the amazing
belonged. “Securing this property—our sixth and, hopefully, final architectural details stand out.”
home—has been life changing,” Carol says. Carol says the wonderful outcome of the daring color
Falling in love with the bones of the house and its extensive combination bolstered her confidence when making other
trim and wainscoting, as well as the efforts of the previous owners selections. “Lisa upped the cool factor while keeping the overall
to give it an updated open floor plan, the Ging family was handed look quite traditional,” she explains. From a three-drum oyster-
their dream home with no work left for them to complete. The shell chandelier in the dining room to recycled denim fabrics and
residence is stunning, with its sloped tongue-and-groove ceilings driftwood fixtures in the living room, an eclectic layering of textures
and exposed wood beams across an expansive great room that across thoughtful accents brought tactile appeal to the abode.
includes a living room, dining space, and game area. Every well-planned detail combines for a family retreat
Beautiful millwork throughout reminded Carol of the that Carol now describes as “a little slice of Nantucket in a
Nantucket cottage style she’s always loved. To make the décor distinctly South Florida locale.” For Lisa, that meant instilling
feel cohesive and bring the look to life, she enlisted the expertise true character and layering in a sense of history. “When I think
of designer Lisa Michael. They initially planned to work with the of Nantucket, I think of old and new. I think of integrating, even
family’s existing furnishings, but their commitment to creating down to the accessories,” she says.
the desired aesthetic with authenticity quickly launched them “The architectural envelope of the home is really unique
into in a full redesign. “They wanted a coastal farmhouse feel for the area. Together with what I did to the interiors, it’s an
with a Nantucket vibe,” Lisa says. “Ultimately, the project incredible marriage. This house had a soul to begin with—I just
opened up Pandora’s box. I ended up doing the entire house from gave it a story.”
top to bottom.”
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The master bath pulls in the neutral elements of the suite,
creating a calming space that earns interest not from color, but
through the intricacy of its pieces—like a window treatment
with hand-sewn flowers and a unique chandelier. (Opposite)
A whimsical corner of the bedroom features a comfortable
chaise and a fanciful custom-painted vanity, which Carol calls
“an everyday delight.” Lisa filled beautiful built-in shelves with
carefully curated accessories, “little nuances that really give it that
cozy, layered sense of history and charm,” the designer explains.
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