WATER, WATER EVERYWHEREWaves, Sun And Endless Vistas Weave Into FabulousDesign When This Two-Story Penthouse Getaway TakesA Graceful Ocean Swell As Its Theme

Lush green turf softens the pebble andconcrete flooring of the wide, undulatingterrace, where a wicker daybed fromBarlow Tyrie covered in Sunbrella fabricoffers quiet repose as Atlantic breezesplay through the bordering planters.

INTERIOR DESIGN Danielle DePerro, D. DePerro Design, Inc.,West Palm Beach, FLINTERIOR ARCHITECTURE Thomas Benedict, The BenedictGroup, Inc., Deerfield Beach, FLBUILDER Joe Dimauro, JSD Builders, Inc., Boca Raton, FLTEXT Marina BrownPHOTOGRAPHY Robert Brantley, Delray Beach, FL

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IF NATURE ABHORS THE STRAIGHTline, then so must interior designer Danielle DePerro.Although she knows when to employ vertical lines forheight and drama, this 10,500-square-foot penthousecondominium in Fort Lauderdale’s Ritz-Carlton liter-ally flows on the inspiration of a wave. The curvilinearsweeps of the 25-story building’s exterior design setthe theme — with DePerro embracing these aquaticlines as her own.

But there was work to be done before the designer,interior architect Thomas Benedict and builder JoeDimauro could take the plunge. “When the ownersshowed me the residence they were thinking ofpurchasing, I looked around and told them, ‘to attainwhat you want, this will all have to go and we’ll needto start from scratch,’” DePerro says. Having workedwith the owners on a previous home, the designer’sfrankness didn’t dissuade them. But there was one caveat:this four-bedroom weekend home had to be ready inseven months. “We worked mostly from Danielle’sdesigns,” Benedict says. Removing all interior walls,

ABOVE: In the living room, hidden, automated sun screens hide behind the floor-to-ceilingwindow’s soffited steps, while glass mosaic tiles line the stairway risers. A chenille sofafrom Kravet, Swaim lounge chairs from Judith Norman and an onyx and wenge-woodcocktail table from Stone International are all grounded by a Surya area rug.

LEFT: In the dining room, interior designer Danielle DePerro eliminated heavy moldings,woodwork and casings; concentrating instead on vertical window lines and an eye-appealing ceiling structure. Bentley Churchill chairs in a S. Harris silk diamond patternfrom Jeffrey Michaels surround the DePerro-designed table. An AXO Murano glass lightfixture from Capitol Lighting casts a warm glow over the setting.

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ceilings and floors, “we took thetwo-story space and the 11,000square feet of 360-degree wrap-around balcony expanse down tothe raw concrete,” he says. “Allthat remained was a thematicallycongruent floating staircase.”

DePerro says that the owners,whose primary residence is fivemiles away, saw their penthouseretreat as both a private andpublic domain: open and spaciousfor comfortable entertaining, andmore private areas for family timewith their children. Keeping thepalette neutrally warm againstthe cool blue shades of sky andsea, the living room is awash indrama with the existing staircasetrim painted to resemble theBrazilian walnut flooring. DePerrothen added a serpentine soffit tomatch the cascade of the curved-glass balustrades. Like bubbles inthe ocean, or from a glass of coldchampagne, Eurofase’s crystalchandelier sparkles upward, whilecrimson-leather lounge chairsand a glowing onyx and wenge-wood cocktail table pump colorinto a conversational groupinganchored by a gold chenille sofa.

RIGHT: Confronted with two structural pillarsin the middle of the living room, DePerrocovered them in wenge wood and circledthem with fine wines suspended on beveledstarfire glass shelves, creating a cooledtreasure house for connoisseurs withcustom woodwork by NYE Portfolio.

“I often get inspiration from architectural strength,” DePerro says. “And itwas The Ritz-Carlton’s oceanic lines — and the owners’ trust — that

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To the left of the living room, silk diamonds appear on the dining room chairs thatsurround a DePerro-designed table. Though the home has little more than 8-to-9-footceilings, here the designer didn’t shy away from drawing the attention upward to asparkling light fixture in a recessed ceiling with hidden LED lights.

But it is the sprawling wine room that welcomes visitors from the entry. In soft camelleather, the four-piece, double-crescent sectional sofa provides views of the intimatepiano alcove and a wine collection with over 350 perfectly chilled bottles. Working

ABOVE: For a warm, comforting feel, the family room featuresa sunny palette of yellow and green. A sprawling leather sofaby Gamma International pairs with Thayer Coggin loungechairs covered in a fun Lee Jofa silk that repeats in theaccent pillow’s trim. A zebrawood bench forms geometricdetail along with round occasional tables from Vanguard.

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ABOVE: For sheer luxury, try walking on glass, such as in the master bath, whereVenetian glass planks by Hirsch Glass Corporation cover the floor. Sparklingmosaic tiles look like art as they blanket walls and columns, and flank a Keucodouble-sided mirror. A honey onyx countertop from Casale Marble Imports fin-ishes wenge-wood cabinetry to complete the elegant look of the space.

Textures abound in the master bedroom — from rockygold wall covering from F. Schumacher that strikes abeachy note, to a leather-framed bed by Stone Internationalwith a headboard insert in Pindler & Pindler’s chamoisleather, two benches from Century Furniture covered instriped Kravet silk and a richly patterned Surya area rug.

around massive structural columns, DePerro clad them insilver-traced wenge wood and created four entertainmentareas — the wine room, a pair of honey onyx bar tables andchairs, a setting of four lounge chairs and a tasting table, and aspace for the self-playing baby grand. Inverted wine gobletpendants allow connoisseurs to check for color and legs.

Following the residence’s u-shaped configuration, themore intimate family room faces a tranquil eastern horizon.In joyous yellow, leaf and cherry, the family can watch TV,play billiards or sip something from the zebrawood-cladwhite wine cooler set in the custom-designed bar. The 14-foot,camel-leather sofa, and leather and stainless steel barstoolsprovide plenty of seating. Here, the designer played withhorizontal lines and stripes, from a wool Nourison area rugto the DePerro-designed cocktail table’s stainless steelstruts. As a respite, contemporary curves are served up in thelounge chairs covered in a playful fabric from Lee Jofa.

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whose clear panels, when the light is turned on, immediately become opaque. When not in use,the wraparound vista is an unimpeded 180 degrees of the Intracoastal Waterway.

And what did the owners think of their seven-month miracle? DePerro laughs. “In the laststages of completion, we always ask the owners to resist coming until the day of the presentation,”she says. “I think, in this case, the look on their faces and their words were saying the very samething: stunning and overwhelming.” Just the right reaction to a residence that makes a big wave.

ATOP THE 25TH FLOOR, A 35-FOOT-LONG WADING POOLOFFERS AN INVITATION TO COOL OFF ON LOUNGE CHAIRSFROM PHILLIPS COLLECTION, WHILE THE WATERFALLSHELF PROVIDES SOOTHING SOUNDS.

With perfect symmetry, the ceilings of the master bedroom are just as interesting as itsfurnishings. Employing coffers, floating ceiling panels, trays and tightly suspended fixtures, theroom gives a feeling of height. Dark flooring against a lighter ceiling provides the same sleightof hand. DePerro’s greatest challenge took place in the adjacent master bath, where a restrictedspace gave way to innovative fun. Now, the owners share a vanity island with matching squaresinks divided by a double-sided mirror. The shower sits between glass-fronted commode spaces,

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Area rug - Nourison, Carpet Designs Unlimited,Delray Beach, FLMaster BedroomEntrance doors - Springbok Millwork Distributors,Everglades Design Center, Boca Raton, FL Benches - Century Furniture, DCOTA,Dania Beach, FL Headboard fabric - Pindler & Pindler, Inc.,DCOTA, Dania Beach, FL

Bed covering and bench fabric - Kravet, DCOTA,Dania Beach, FLLounge chair and cocktail table fabrics - RobertAllen, Robert Allen | Beacon Hill, DCOTA,Dania Beach, FLLounge chairs and cocktail table fabricated byRags, Commerce, CA Bedside tables and chest fabricated by NYEPortfolio Co., Boca Raton, FLSconce - Light Bulbs Unlimited, Boca Raton, FL

Light fixtures - Sonneman, Farrey’s WholesaleHardware Co., Inc., North Miami, FLPendants - Global Views, Southern AccessoriesToday, AmericasMart, Atlanta, GACabinetry fabricated by Designs By Innovative, Inc.,Boca Raton, FLCountertop - Casale Marble Imports, Inc.,Delray Beach, FLArea rug - Surya, Inc., Calhoun, GAMaster Bath

Cabinetry fabricated by Designs ByInnovative, Inc., Boca Raton, FLWall and column tiling fabricatedby CJ Marble & Tile, Inc.,Boynton Beach, FL Wall and column tiles, and Venetianglass flooring - Hirsch Glass Corp.,Tamiami Tile, Delray Beach, FLCountertop - Casale MarbleImports, Inc., Delray Beach, FL Sink faucets - Paul DecorativeProducts, Everglades DesignCenter, Boca Raton, FL Tub - Hydro Systems, EvergladesDesign Center, Boca Raton, FLMirror - Keuco, Everglades DesignCenter, Boca Raton, FLLight fixtures over mirror - QLighting, Fans & Design,Fort Lauderdale, FLDrapery fabric - CréationBaumann, Jeffrey Michaels & Co.,DCOTA, Dania Beach, FL Pool AreaPool and waterfall fabricated byNew Image Pools and Spas, Inc.,Margate, FLLounge chairs - Phillips Collection,High Point, NCThroughoutExterior architecture - ArquitectonicaInternational Corp., Miami, FLDoors - Everglades Design Center,Boca Raton, FLRecessed ceilings fabricated byOcean Coast Drywall,Deerfield Beach, FLRecessed lighting and electricalwork - Larry Visi Electric, Inc.,Deerfield Beach, FL Faux finish - Don’s CustomService, The Villages, FLCustom bedding and window treatments - Drapery Castle,Boynton Beach, FLPainting - Mike Maki, Inc.,Royal Palm Beach, FLTile installation - CJ Marble & Tile,Inc., Boynton Beach, FLFlorals - Petal Pushers LLC,Boca Raton, FL Outdoor floor planters - Hooks andLattice, Carlsbad, CATurf - South Florida Putting Greens& Outdoor Concepts LLC,Pompano Beach, FLTerrace flooring - Tamiami Tile,Delray Beach, FLBrazilian walnut flooring - DesignerFloors, Delray Beach, FL

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SOURCESTerraceWicker daybed and ottoman - Barlow Tyrie,High Point, NCWicker chaises - Brown Jordan, DCOTA,Dania Beach, FL Dining Room Dining table and console fabricated by NYEPortfolio Co., Boca Raton, FLChairs - Bentley Churchill, Taylorsville, NCLight fixture - AXO Light, Capitol Lighting,Boca Raton, FL Artwork - The Art Resource, Inc.,Hallandale Beach, FLLiving RoomStairway tiles - Tamiami Tile, Delray Beach, FLStairway faux finish - Pierre InternationalPainting, Fort Lauderdale, FL Sofa - Kravet, DCOTA, Dania Beach, FLLounge chairs - Swaim, Judith NormanCollection, DCOTA, Dania Beach, FL Cocktail table - Stone International, High Point,NCLight fixture - Eurofase, Capitol Lighting,Boca Raton, FLArea rug - Surya, Inc., Calhoun, GAWine Room AreaWine room, wall paneling, tasting table andladder fabricated by NYE Portfolio Co.,Boca Raton, FLSofa - American Leather, Design Depot,Miami, FLAccent pillow fabric - Kravet, DCOTA,Dania Beach, FLLap and bar tables - Elite ManufacturingCorp., Design Depot, Miami, FLOccasional table - Bailey Street, SouthernAccessories Today, AmericasMart, Atlanta, GABarstools - Bonaldo, Design Depot, Miami, FLPiano - Yamaha, Piano Music Center,Pembroke Park, FLPendants over bar tables - Italamp,Capitol Lighting, Boca Raton, FLFamily RoomSofa - Gamma International, Design Depot,Miami, FLLounge chairs and ottomans - Thayer Coggin,Inc., High Point, NCBench, magazine rack and wall sculpture onbar - Global Views, Southern AccessoriesToday, AmericasMart, Atlanta, GASofa accent pillow and bench fabrics - Pindler &Pindler, Inc., DCOTA, Dania Beach, FL Ottoman fabric - Kravet, DCOTA, Dania Beach, FL Cocktail table fabricated by NYE Portfolio Co.,Boca Raton, FL Bar fabricated by Designs By Innovative, Inc.,Boca Raton, FLCountertop fabricated by Eurostyle GlassColours, Inc., Boca Raton, FLMirror work fabricated by Bruno’s Mirrors andGlass, Inc., Plantation, FLRound occasional tables - Vanguard Furniture,Hickory, NCSquare occasional table - Arteriors Home,High Point, NCLight fixtures - Talana, Design Depot,Miami, FLBarstools - Airnova, Decor and Design Studio,Dania Beach, FL

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