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ArubaInspired

It took the talents of a trio of professionals and the desires of

the artistic and tasteful owners to create this lovely home in

the enclave of Sarasotas Spice Bay. This custom-built home

features five-bedrooms and six baths with 4,635-square feet

under air.

Architect Clifford M. Scholz, builder Richard Perrone of

Perrone Construction and Interior Designer Susan Calhoun

joined forces in what became a dream collaboration to make

the owners vision a reality.

The couple chose an architectural style reminiscent of the

British West Indies. The exterior colors for the roof and

stucco were chosen to give the home a fresh look. Calhoun

knew her clients taste well, as she has worked with them on

several of their other homes in their native Canada.

They insisted that everything must be comfortable and

practical, says Calhoun. They wanted a beautiful traditional

home with a modern twist.

The custom-built home in Sarasotas Spice Bay displays an

architectural style reminiscent of the British West Indies. The

exterior colors for the roof and stucco chosen were chosen to

give the home a fresh look.

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The living rooms design met the challenge. A silk and wool taupe rug provides a neutral foundation. The

couch, covered in ivory textured cotton blend, and a soft green trellis pattern used on the twin club chairs,

prove restful. The turquoise linen chair provides a pop of color, but the rooms truly eye-catching elements

are the Brunschwig & Fils kashmira linen print draperies, the IKAT and embroidered ribbon couch pillows,

the seascape and palm prints over the limestone fireplace and couch, and the bronze sculpture of a diver.

The English walnut cocktail trestle table and the bronze-banded side table complete the look beautifully.

The media room features a chenille velvet sectional in a mushroom tone. Ikat draperies accent well with

a dark chocolate brown and teal print. The throw pillows have strips of ribbed velvet cut and sewn into a

geometric pattern. An Asian influence is seen in the shape of the mahogany coffee table. The framed batik

prints and the wrought iron globe lamp add further exotic accents.

Walnut floors truly shine in the eat-in kitchen, which takes the place of a formal dining room. The cherry

table and chairs, covered in turquoise linen, provide seating for up to 12 under a wrought iron chandelier

with rope detailing. The star of the gourmet kitchen is the 11-foot island, covered in one seamless piece of

granite. Tumbled Bottocino marble rectangles form the backsplash and the cabinets of Magnolia White are

custom-made. The three bronze pendant lights are of an industrial vintage style.

In a guestroom, the movement of the sea is suggested in the burled veneer of the bed and nightstand.

Suzzani inspired drapes coordinate perfectly with a bed ensemble of floral printed pillows and a quilted

paisley coverlet. Embroidered linen textiles are framed above the bed and cracked ceramic gourd lamps

provide reading light. A high-backed chair in rattan, reminiscent of the British West Indies period, is clad

in a woven cotton.

Above The media rooms Ikat draperies are a

bold design choice, which share the stage with

cut ribbed velvet throw pillows in geometric

shapes.

Previous Page Neutral shades in the furnishings

and accessories provide a perfect backdrop

for the spots of color provided by the turquoise

linen chair, the pillows and the Brunschwig & Fils

draperies found in the room.

The owners opted for an eat-in kitchen as

opposed to a formal dining room and shining

walnut floors connect the two spaces seamlessly.

Custom cabinetry competes with an island taken

from a solid slab of granite for pride of place in the

gourmet kitchen.

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Above In a guestroom, the burled

veneer of the bed and nightstand

suggests the movement of the sea

and Suzzani inspired drapes add

color to the scene.

Opposite A cream settee offers a

perfect perch from which to admire

several pieces of art culled from

local galleries and the owners own

collection.

The hallways cream settee features paisley printed pillows. A painting above, from the owners private collection, joins an

original still life at the end of the hall and a four-panel hand painted screen gracing the stairwell. A taupe textured leather

chest sits underneath an antique mirror and a trio of bronze antique mirror accented chandeliers banish any shadows.

The stylized leaves on the drapery panels set a tropical tone in the master bedroom, underscored by the ocean prints

above the bed. Wicker campstools, topped with square celery green cushions, recall the British Empire. An oatmeal

linen headboard is accented by nailhead trim and the military corners of the quilted cotton coverlet are tucked under

the beds stained wood surround. The club chair is upholstered in patterned cotton and the mirrored desk and crystal

bedside lamps add glamour. A soothing sage green striated wool rug provides comfort underfoot.

The master bath is a study in spa-like simplicity. Dove grey walls and snow-white wooden shades are the perfect

backdrop for the freestanding vintage style tub and the chandelier of coral and pewter. White marble covers the floor

and the walk-in showers walls. The custom cabinetry that houses the twin sinks was created to fit the mushroom fossil

stone countertop, lit from above by frosted glass and polished nickel lamps.

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Above The master bedroom has a tropical feel

suggested by the stylized leaves of the draperies,

the ocean prints above the bed and the seaweed

color tones used in cushions, furniture upholstery

and carpet.

Opposite The master bath is a tranquil space

with a restful palette of dove grey and white. The

size of the single slab fossil stone countertop

necessitated the construction of custom

cabinetry.

Soothing marine blue creates a nautical feel to the office. Velvet wing chairs and a cotton sofa complement

the linen draperies in an embroidered sea urchin pattern. A triptych of a sea turtle adorns the wall. The

perota veneer table has distinctive horn detailing and column lamps of sparkling mercury glass reflect the

windows light.

The homes outdoor area features several sections. The dining table and chairs in bronze wrought iron

provide seating for 12 under a tongue-and-grooved ceiling of cypress. Loungers are set about for sun-

worshippers and a raised covered section offers shelter from the occasional rain shower, as well as a

fireplace for cool evenings. A dark wicker seating group invites relaxation. Syrian Alba stone creates the

herringbone accent above the fireplace and the spa front and pool edge are enhanced with mosaic tiles.

Calhoun found designing the home a unique experience, I was able to use materials I would never use in

Canada, she says. Such beautiful light, colors, textures, and furnishings have truly inspired my creativity.

Perrone Construction has overseen the construction of all the homes built in Spice Bay. With six more home

sites to be sold and custom homes to be designed, President Richard Perrone says the choice of the British

West Indies home style has found great favor with clients.

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The dining table and chairs provide seating for 12 under a tongue-and-grooved

ceiling of cypress, while a raised covered section offers a fireplace for cool

evenings. Syrian Alba stone creates the herringbone accent above the fireplace

and the spa front and pool edge are enhanced with mosaic tiles.

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Written by Kitt WalshPhotography by Greg Wilson

Clifford M. Scholz Architects (CMSA)300 S. Orange AvenueSarasota, FL 34236 941.364.4600www.cmsa1.com

Perrone Construction 7045 S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota FL 34231 941.924.6900www.perroneconstruction.com

Collage Designs 1745 Bayview AvenueToronto, Ontario, Canada416.932.0302www.collagedesigns.ca

Such an architectural style is perfect for outdoor living, capturing the

casual elegance that our owners have come to expect. I believe the pride

we take in our work comes through clearly in every home we build, and

this home is another example of that commitment, concludes Perrone.

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