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and marble. The master bathroom is a vision of luxury, with
gray-on-white veiny marble extending from the walls and floors,
to the countertops, and even the shower. "It's all stone, wood
or marble," says the homeowner of the residence. "Everything
can take sand; you can't hurt it."
The middle floor, which is home to everyday gathering spaces,
nicely expresses the home's fresh sophistication. Walls of pure
white meld with the ocean's blue and organic materials, notably
reclaimed wood beams and exposed white bricks, soften more
dramatic features: slender black-steel frames that define the
oversized beachfront windows, and a sharply defined, ink-black
island in the kitchen. There's an easy flow between the living
room, kitchen and dining area—one that's enhanced due to the
kitchen having been designed in minimalist fashion. All kitchen
cabinetry exists below the counter level, and thereby out of
sight. Appliances are neatly tucked away except for a gleaming
Sub-Zero refrigerator and a super-sized range, imported from
Italy. (Above this standout piece is a custom hood that was fash-
ioned in-house by SRL General Contractors.) "That Viking range
is 66 inches," the homeowner says with a chuckle. "I think it
makes a real statement in that kitchen."
** e whole lower beach level has tongue and groove accents throughout the entire ceiling and walls
