RETREAT GULF FRONT

o fully embrace the Gulf-front setting, the primary living spaces were thoughtfully placed on the second floor, opening to expansive balconies through large accordion-folding doors.
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The guiding design vision for this home was comfortable elegance. The owners were drawn to a warm color palette, featuring stained wood elements and a richly colored slate roof. To fully embrace the Gulf-front setting, the primary living spaces were thoughtfully placed on the second floor, opening to expansive balconies through large accordion-folding doors. Surrounded by banks of windows, the interiors capture sweeping views while offering inviting window seats, a dedicated bar area, and a grand cast-stone fireplace. Antique wood beams and wide-plank wood floors introduce a subtle rustic character that balances the home’s refined aesthetic.

A love of “Old Chicago” brick inspired a barrel-vaulted dining room ceiling, where antique bricks were carefully cut thin and installed in a herringbone pattern to create a distinctive, bespoke feature. A butler’s pantry seamlessly connects the kitchen and dining area, enhancing flow for entertaining. The home includes three guest suites for the owners’ grown children, a cozy sitting area, and a bunk room for grandchildren. The third floor is completed by a workout room and a small office. The primary suite, also located on the third floor, features a vaulted ceiling, built-in bookcases with library lighting, a see-through fireplace, and commanding Gulf views. The primary bath offers a serene retreat with a soaking tub overlooking the water and an expansive shower.

Photography: @ColleenDuffleyProductions
Interior Designer: @ThreeDogDesign
Builder: @DomicileLifestyles
Landscape: Troy Landry

A large three-story house with a beige stucco exterior, blue windows, and a mansard roof with brown shingles. The house has two garage doors, a main entrance with a black door, and surrounding greenery including palm trees and landscaped bushes.
Front view of a modern house with a beige exterior, stone accents, and large windows, featuring a porch with steps and potted green plants, under a sunny sky.
View through a hallway into a dining room with large windows, a round table, six gray chairs, a white vase with green leaves, and a throw horse on the windowsill, with wooden beams and a chandelier overhead.
Bright dining room with a round table, six light gray chairs, a white vase with green leaves, large windows, a chandelier, and a brick vaulted ceiling.
A view from a balcony with wooden railings of palm trees and tropical plants outside.
Living room with large windows overlooking the ocean, white sofa with beige pillows, two white stools, green plant, wooden ceiling beams, hardwood floor, and light-colored rug.
Cozy living room with white walls, large windows, a fireplace, light gray armchairs, a white sofa, a large green potted plant, table lamps, a beige area rug, and wooden ceiling beams.
Bright beachside room with large windows showing ocean view, window seat with cushions, throw blanket, and small side table with books and glasses.
Living room with a small kitchenette, white cabinets, a large mirror, and wooden beams on the ceiling.
Bright bathroom with gray vanity, pendant lights, and large windows with white shutters.
Living room with two armchairs, a small round table, a zebra-print rug, and large windows letting in natural light.
A cozy bedroom with a white bed, multiple pillows, a white bedside table with a lamp, a plant, and books, and artwork on a white wall with exposed wooden beams on the ceiling.
Cozy room with wooden bunk beds, large windows with blinds, a black chalkboard with a beach drawing, and natural sunlight.
Sunlit living room with large windows, a gray armchair with a matching ottoman, a white throw blanket, a wooden side table, and a dresser with plants and books.
A bright kitchen with white cabinetry, a window with sunlight streaming in, and a countertop with decorative items including a potted plant, a bowl, and a soap dispenser.
Close-up of a kitchen countertop with a white surface, featuring a sink, a gold faucet, a wooden cutting board, a white mortar with a pestle, and a large wooden bowl filled with green apples.
A tall grey display cabinet with glass doors and multiple drawers, situated in a bright room with large windows and light wood flooring.
Bathroom with marble-tiled walls, circular mirror, modern faucet, and a white vessel sink mounted on a rustic wooden vanity with a towel hanging over the edge.
A modern glass shower with gold fixtures, a wooden stool with towels, and natural light from large windows.
Bright interior of a home with natural wooden floors, white walls, a staircase with black railings, and a hallway leading to a bedroom with beige furniture and large windows.
A cozy bedroom with a vaulted ceiling, wooden beams, a white bed with gray and beige pillows, a nightstand with a lamp and vase, a window with a shade, a built-in white bookshelf, and a woven rug.
Bright interior room with large windows, white curtains, a vintage gray dresser with decorative items, a houseplant, and a wooden ceiling with beams.
Living room with vaulted wood-beamed ceiling, white fireplace, two armchairs with pillows, ottoman, and large windows with a view of the ocean.
Close-up of a shower area with a gold-colored shower head and hose attached to a wall. The wall has beige tiles and a decorative frame surrounding a mosaic tile panel. A wooden shelf with folded white towels is partially visible in the bottom right c
Sunlit corner of a room with a vintage wooden dresser holding a glass vase with large green leaves and a white decorative object, cream curtains, a wooden side table with books, a small sculpture, and a lamp, along with hardwood flooring and a rug.
Looking down a staircase with wooden steps, black railing, and a large window at the top, with natural light and greenery outside.
Interior view of a modern staircase with wooden steps, black metal railing, and large windows letting in natural light. Exposed wooden beams and wall-mounted lights are visible.
Interior view of a room with large double-height windows, white curtains, a chandelier hanging from the ceiling, and two wall-mounted sconces on each side of the windows. Outside, palm trees are visible through the windows.
Kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a gas stove with an oven, and wooden ceiling beams.
A bright bathroom with four large windows overlooking the ocean, a white bathtub with gold fixtures, a vanity with gold accents, and a small white textured stool with linens on top.
A luxurious walk-in shower with glass walls, two gold showerheads, a wooden stool with white towels, and large windows allowing natural light.
Balcony with a sofa, striped pillows, and a decorative wooden railing with sunlight creating shadows on the tiled floor.
Bright living room with large windows, a gray armchair with a matching ottoman covered with white fabric, a white throw blanket, a wicker side table, a white dresser with black knobs, and a white vase with greenery on top.

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