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August 2019
A South Florida Intracoastal Home
INTERIOR DESIGN Sheri Kesten Design, Inc., Boca Raton
PHOTOGRAPHER Ron Rosensweig
Photos coming soon. Will be available on the virtual magazine page

This beautiful Delray Beach intracoastal home portrays South Florida living at its optimum. Client wanted blue to be the pervasive color scheme and to integrate their love of color. As a designer this project was a dream as I had the luxury to custom design all aspects. Fireplace took one month to execute with a vertical application of 5 slabs of Kodiac white marble, surrounded and framed in dynasty white. Fabrics for sofa and all chairs are Romo. Sleek sofa is custom made and upholstered, by Nordic. Crystal chandelier hangs over glass top from the 30’ ceiling to compliment the Lucite and stainless-steel dining table base. Living room rug from Rugs by Zhaleh, and twin coffee tables in a satin grey wood veneer, with polished stainless-steel pyramid legs, from Swaim.

The casual family room has a custom designed coffee table made for SKD by Soberon, and a custom backlighted media unit fabricated by Gam. The client’s love of color is shown by complimenting the sectional with bright and colorful fabric pillows made with Romo fabrics. The camouflage rug in wool and silk is from Rugs by Zhaleh.

The custom designed theater room in BLUE integrates navy upholstered acoustical walls with a stainless-steel reveal fabricated by Nordic. Plush flooring is a wall to wall broadloom, wall to wall broadloom in a sparkle thread navy blue from Exclusive Wood and Carpet, and a navy sand texture wallcovering from Romo’s Minerals collection.

In the foyer, custom designed by SKD is a lighted console in stainless steel with frosted glass top, fabricated by Gam. Artwork is a custom painting from Kevin Mcpherin Gallery. The oversized Chandeleir was custom made to designer’s specifiactions

The master bedroom suite in this home exudes luxury and a serene environment through the neutral color palate. The walls in the bedroom are a silk grass cloth from Romo’s Zinc collection, embraced with plush fabrics and area rug. Acid washed crystal chandelier hangs atop the Lucite and stainless-steel canopy bed. The master bathroom is all about subtle lighting with crystal fixtures reflecting on a glass bead wallcovering from Innovation’s Illumina collection. Sconces are polished metal and crystal from Sonneneman and oversized chandelier is custom made to spec in faceted crystal. Custom sized area rug in silk and wool shag from Exclusive Carpet and Wood.

A feminine lady’s office at its best in shades of blush pink for “HER” home office. Chairs are upholstered in a Romo brushed denim fabric and the desk and chairs are finished in a custom blend automotive paint refurbished by Gam.

This beautiful Delray Beach intracoastal home portrays South Florida living at its optimum. Client wanted blue to be the pervasive color scheme and to integrate their love of color. As a designer this project was a dream as I had the luxury to custom design all aspects. The freplace took one month to execute with a vertical application of 5 slabs of Kodiac white marble, surrounded and framed in dynasty white. Fabrics for sofa and all chairs are Romo. Sleek sofa is custom made and upholstered, by Nordic. Crystal chandelier hangs over glass top from the 30’ ceiling to compliment the Lucite and stain- less-steel dining table base. Living room rug from Rugs by Zhaleh, and twin coffee tables in a satin grey wood veneer, with polished stainless-steel pyramid legs, from Swaim.

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June 2019
LIFE AT THE TOP, A PENTHOUSE POINT OF VIEW

Our issue features a gorgeous home designed by
Joseph A Berkowitz, JAB Design Group,
Sargent Photography
Construction- Russel Meyers Construction and Cabinetry - Leeds Custom Cabinetry

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LIVING ROOM (PHOTO SHOWN ABOVE)
“When my clients approached me about designing their new Penthouse apartment in North Palm Beach, FL I was exhilarated as we had worked together many times before and developed a fabulous relationship,” says Berkowitz. “They had already toured the space and saw the standards set by the building, which is why and where I came into the picture”.

The husband and wife were hoping to achieve a unique look and had the opportunity to purchase this apartment in raw form. This allowed Berkowitz to have control of not only the interior design, but the completion of the floors, master bathroom, countertops, and some floorplan modifications as well. “The moment I saw the length of the main living area and its spectacular view of the ocean beyond, the concept of a custom three-sided bridge made from dashboard veneer was conceived with the sole purpose of framing it,” says this innovative designer. Within the same framework is a sectional by Thayer Coggin, 2 swivel chairs and the poised Cote D Azur chair from Christopher Guy.

ENTRANCE
Upon entering the apartment from the private elevator, he was confronted with a series of long interior gallery spaces all leading out to the main living areas. The architecture posed a challenge as there was no natural light to work with. The decision was made to paper the coffered ceilings in a brilliant blue shade, suggesting a sky-like illusion by utilizing indirect lighting to gently illuminate the space below.

Tailored wallcovering by Eykon set the sophisticated yet casual backdrop for a stunning high gloss console table and gilded mirror by Christopher Guy. The boat-shaped glass sculpture is by Tomas Hlavicka. The large green glass and bronze Harlow pendants were procured from Gabriel Scott in New York. “I wanted to make a color statement with the lighting selection here”, according to the designer. The last element he conceived for this space was to install a custom frosted glass door that would suggest natural light coming from the elevator entry.

DINING ROOM
In the dining room a wood and metal inlay table from Giorgio was used to anchor the seating area. “My clients fell in love with the sexy lines of the Dakota Jackson Chairs whose mirror finish was the perfect complement for the table”.
It is always a decision as to how many chairs look best when the dining table is so large. To soften the look the designer had a low curved banquette made to minimize the chair count. The entire setting is cleverly backed up to a large wall mirror framed in the same dashboard veneer as the ”living room bridge” and baseboards in the main living areas. This creative detail affords a view from the dining room of the ocean opposite, while at the same time mimicking an interior window. Also reflected is the Apollinaire fixture by Jonathan Browning Studios and a painting by Cat Tesla.

DINING ROOM (KITCHEN BAR)
The dining room is flanked by custom wood and a gold leaf oval walk around with the bar on one side and the kitchen island on the other.
Adjacent to the bar and flanking, the other side of the dining room is the kitchen’s custom island. After an extensive search for natural stone, Cristallo was selected as the counter material. “Its gentle variation of neutral tones and semi-transparent crystal was just the effect we were looking for,” said the designer. “Although we chose not to backlight the material, it still has a glass-like quality”.
The clients wanted a counter for bar stools as they entertain often and appreciate having their friends and family in the kitchen area, whether it’s for morning coffee or afternoon cocktails. In order to achieve this, an art glass slab was commissioned from Reflective Collections in West Palm Beach and supported by aluminum standoffs. The soft blue leather swivel stools by Artistic Frame passed the quality and comfort test, as well as style with their partially upholstered leg and steel foot rail.

MASTER BEDROOM
The focal point of the master bedroom is the Carree headboard by Christopher Guy with its interlocking upholstered sections and generous size. The designer flanked it on either side with low profile custom black lacquer night tables and crystal lamps. Berkowitz is known for his use of textures and varying materials. The walls are papered in a taupe woven fabric and are meant to play off the wool headboard. “We chose a very open bronze sheer by Rodolph to soften the edges of the windows without detracting from the view.” Once again, the clients' trust allowed Berkowitz to paint the ceiling black.

GUEST BEDROOM
Jewel tones were used in the drapery, upholstery, and bedding for one of the guestrooms. Orange lacquer night tables and blush glass lamps complete the inviting look of this comfortable space. Berkowitz chose to keep the walls, bed, and rug subdued to create a sense of serenity.

MASTER BATH
The master bath afforded the designer the most freedom as it was a completely raw space. “I was handed a room with concrete floors and plumbing stubs in various locations. My clients and I worked very closely to layout a space that looked beautiful and still functioned as they needed” he says.
We created a frosted water closet and on the opposite side is a freestanding oval tub. The almost 12‘ vanity has a large floating dual sink area with hidden supports to keep the look open and minimize the cabinetry.
Great lengths were taken for each side to have all the necessary storage and electrical hidden, as well as his and her recessed walls shelves for perfumes and colognes. A centrally located medicine cabinet hides the invisible TV.

PATIO
Not only due to its large size and glass railings, but a stellar view of Lake Worth, Singer Island, and the ocean beyond. “We wanted to have a contemporary style on the terrace without sacrificing the feeling of classic comfort,” says Berkowitz. London Living Leather seating by Domus Ventures fit that dynamic perfectly with its neutral tone, soft leather upholstery, and an oatmeal woven resin body.
The designer chose a cozy face to face chair layout where guests can share ottomans thus not blocking the view with larger seating. He paired that with an aluminum tulip base stone table by West Coast Industries to allow for alfresco dining. To complete the setting, he chose blue tweed fabric pillows, stainless candle lanterns and a throw for breezy nights.

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