Residences at Prince Street. Photo courtesy Aaron Thompson.
Outfitting homes with an artistic ceiling creates a complete, dynamic space, often tying assorted aspects of home design together, from art to functioning space. In these examples, designers inspired to use interesting techniques have created complex designs that demand people to look up.
Gallery-Style Spaces
The character of a home is often shaped by the items inside it, including art or artistic detailing. Helping to define a home’s character, high ceilings within the home allow ample wall space for art lovers to adorn their walls with prized masterpieces. One example is seen in this Artefacto-designed residence in Bal Harbour, Florida, which boasts 10-foot-plus ceilings with customized panel backlights and recessed lights. The Oceana Bal Harbour unit also features floor-to-ceiling windows framing the breathtaking ocean and Intracoastal views.
Photo courtesy Barry Grossman.
Embracing the Outdoors
A space can evoke different feelings depending on the environment, both inside and out. To embrace the elements, some spaces utilize the outdoors by bringing them in. Miami’s Brickell City Centre boasts a $30 million climate ribbon, a steel-and-glass elevated trellis that hovers over the retail center. An achievement in artistry and first of its kind, guests and residents of Reach and Rise can gaze at the sculptural element, as it protects them from inclement weather, captures sea breezes to regulate air flow and temperature, collects rainwater for reuse and allows them to enjoy natural light in an open-air environment.
Photo courtesy Brickell City Center.
Smiling at the Past
Historical architecture is highly appreciated in the design industry, as it creates a traditional atmosphere for designers to either enhance or refresh with modern additions. These traditional styles of architecture extend into the home, seen through classic ceilings that add a unique element to the space. Residences at 62-66 North Third in North Williamsburg, New York, feature exposed, high concrete ceilings as a nod to the neighborhood’s industrial past. The residences embody a sense of character, design, and detail that combines modern and traditional Williamsburg in these expansive homes.
Another example with an authentic ceiling design is in this top-floor townhouse at the Residences at Prince Street, formerly part of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral. The gabled ceilings with exposed wood beams reflect an authentically of the period; existing moldings and details were replicated throughout to create a top-floor living area with skylights and a cozy feel.
Photo courtesy MNS.
Situated in the heart of central Florida, this private estate will enchant you with its local flavor and tropical, vibrant ambience.
Isolé Villas is a brand new luxury private estate with the feel of a deluxe, boutique five-star hotel, yet with the confidentiality of a villa. Its meticulous design encompasses lavish features and posh accommodations providing its exclusive guests an unforgettable, customized stay.
The expansive 25,000-square-foot home boasts 15 stunning suites, including two Presidential Suites and two Ambassador Suites, as well as 11 one-bedroom suites. All are appointed with Frette fine linens, one-of-a-kind artwork and private marble bathrooms.
Ideally located, Isolé Villas is situated within a secure private golf course community in Orlando where the local flavor of central Florida melds with the vibrant, tropical vibe of the Caribbean.
This home comes with a long list of amenities and and activities, including a multi-level salt-water pool that is complete with a 60-foot swim lane and Jacuzzi, a fashionable spa and wellness center featuring full service treatments by ESPA-trained professionals, a Turkish steam room, fitness room and Zen lounge.
This estate also includes a private 19-seat movie theater featuring surround sound and a well-stocked snack bar serving classic movie favorites, an indoor fitness court for basketball, yoga, Pilates or other indoor sports, a cigar lounge featuring the villa’s signature collection of fine cigars and rare labels of Scotch and vintage wines, a piano salon, grand dining room that seats up to 40, sports lounge and game room.
Surrounded by championship golf courses designed by Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson and Arnold Palmer, the Atlantic and Gulf coasts are approximately an hour’s drive away. Numerous nearby inland lakes serve as recreational hubs for boating, swimming and fishing.
This private estate is ideal for couples, families, weddings, groups and corporate retreats looking for a first-class experience close to Walt Disney World and Orlando attractions. The property is staffed full time with an onsite villa manager, as well as a villa concierge who can organize any number of activities — from arranging lavish private dinner parties to scheduling golf outings, theme park visits, shopping excursions and more.
Photos courtesy of Isolé Villas
Tammy Campbell-Plummer
The Signature Homes of Campbell-Plummer & Merritt-Coldwell Banker
Global Luxury Specialist
727.455.2351 | Tammy@CPMSignatureHomes.com
Tammy has consistently been recognized as a top producer and was on Coldwell Banker’s #1 Small Team in Florida and 6th in the U.S. (awarded in 2017), as well as #1 agent for West Central Florida for many years in a row (2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015). Her dedication to excellence is only matched by her uncomparable experience and knowledge of the Tampa Bay area’s luxury real estate market and trends. Tammy’s team has over 45 years of combined sales experience in the luxury market and more than $750 million in closed sales. Tammy is recognized as a skilled negotiator in the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury network.
Featured Listing by Tammy Campbell-Plummer
TIERRA VERDE, FLORIDA
Sands Point
This waterfront masterpiece offers extraordinary craftsmanship throughout with a gorgeous presence. A private deep-water dock offers open water access of Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico within minutes. MLS #U7846557
$2,800,000
Tammy Campbell-Plummer originally appeared as an Elite agent in the Unique Homes Spring ’18: Elite edition. See her page here.
Jeanne Wolfe
Smith & Associates Real Estate
3801 Bay To Bay Boulevard, Tampa, FL
813.997.7654 | iloverelo@gmail.com | www.JeanneWolfe.com
Jeanne Wolfe has a long-standing reputation for outstanding personal service, integrity and matchless knowledge of the Tampa Bay Luxury Market. She is one of Tampa Bay’s top agents year after year. Smith & Associates totally dominates the luxury market and our team is committed to our community. From sponsorship of local arts organizations to participation in charity efforts, Smith & Associates actively participates in fundraising, education and the positive growth of our community.
Featured Listing by Jeanne Wolfe
TAMPA, FLORIDA
One-of-a-Kind Tampa Waterfront Estate
This custom-designed Key West-style pool home is situated on one of the largest waterfront lots in South Tampa. With 200 feet on the water, the majestic open bay and sunset views are exceptional. The dramatic foyer with its soaring 30+-foot cathedral ceiling affords amazing light and boxed wood moldings. All eyes are immediately drawn to the pool and waterfront vistas. Out in the expansive pool area, the home has thousands of square feet of covered lanai space, a large outdoor kitchen with every option imaginable, an enormous zero edge pool and spa, a covered boat dock, and tons of green space.
www.114BalticCir.com
$7,500,000
Jeanne Wolfe originally appeared as an Elite agent in the Unique Homes Spring ’18: Elite edition. See her page here.
THE LISA BARTON TEAM, REALTORS®
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Florida Network Realty
904.705.1382
Lisa@LisaSellsPonteVedra.com
www.LisaSellsPonteVedra.com
Lisa’s lifetime love of Florida is grounded in her childhood as the daughter of a University of Florida professor. She grew up in Gainesville, attended UF, and graduated with honors in 1986 with a B.S. in Psychology. She continued her studies in Psychology while living in Washington, D.C., graduating with an M.S. from George Mason University. Her background in psychology taught her the importance of developing strong relationships and earning a solid reputation through quality professional service, personal accountability and always delivering as promised. She has transferred those same lessons into her approach to real estate. All inquiries are returned promptly, her listing presentations are detailed and her pricing recommendations are well supported by strong market analyses.
Featured Listing by The Lisa Barton Team
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
24716 Harbour View Dr.
This European-inspired estate home in Marsh Landing’s Harbour Island is approximately 7,391 square feet on almost 1.5 acres with 6 bedrooms and 8 baths. The resort-style outdoor living spaces include an infinity pool and spectacular water views. MLS# 855049
$2,590,000
Lisa Barton originally appeared as an Elite agent in the Unique Homes Spring ’18: Elite edition. See her page here.
Metro Development Group, a leading Tampa developer of master planned communities, has completed the first-ever Crystal Lagoons’ amenity in the U.S.
After much anticipation and excitement, the long-awaited first Crystal Lagoons’ amenity is full as of today, forever changing the landscape of master planned communities. Metro Development Group commemorated the first-ever Crystal Lagoons’ amenity in the U.S. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Jan. 5.
“Metro Development Group is excited to be the first to bring this amazing amenity to the U.S.,” said Greg Singleton, president of Metro Development Group. “We have celebrated many milestones with Crystal Lagoons over the past two years and we are proud to have earned the distinction of being the first developer to inaugurate a Crystal Lagoons’ amenity in the U.S.”
To mark the occasion, Metro is planning an exciting grand opening celebration in spring 2018 where Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Phelps is scheduled to appear.
Residents will soon enjoy the 7.5-acre crystal-clear lagoon and a variety of aquatic recreational activities, such as swimming, kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding. The lagoon at Epperson will have exciting features, including a waterslide, private cabanas, swim-up bar, tidal pool, an entertainment plaza and much more.
Metro Development Group partnered with Crystal Lagoons back in September 2015 to be the first developer to bring these crystal-clear lagoons to the U.S. Epperson is the first of five lagoon projects that Metro is building in Florida. Metro is the first U.S. developer to get approved plans, first to break ground, and now Metro is the first developer to fill a Crystal Lagoons’ amenity in the U.S.
Now that the first of Metro’s five planned lagoons is full, the others won’t be too far behind. Metro Development Group will soon break ground on a second Lagoon at the Metro Places community Southshore Bay, located in Southern Hillsborough County in early 2018. Upon completion, each lagoon uses 50 times less water compared to a park of the same size and 30 times less water than an 18-hole golf course. The lagoon is maintained by Crystal Lagoons’ ultra-sonic technology that uses sensors to monitor the quality of the crystal-clear water. This sustainable technology also uses 100 times less chemicals than a traditional swimming pool and uses up to 50 times less energy than conventional pool filtration systems.
This first full Crystal Lagoons’ amenity in the nation is also part of the first ever Connected City, which has been designated the first “Smart Gigabit Community” in the country to be built from the ground up. Metro Places exclusive technology, ULTRAFi, provides the fastest internet and WiFi speeds in the nation throughout the homes, the community and the lagoon.
Photos courtesy of Metro Development Group