The Strength of Beauty

Waterfront haven offers plenty of unexpected details within its “fortress-like” structure

On Bird Key, against the backdrop of Sarasota Bay, sits a paragon of opulence, functionality and green building.

Pecky cypress, heavy beam work, murals and gold leaf detailing are staples in the customized residence. The 6,049-square-foot, 4-bedroom, 5½-bath palace belongs to an Ireland-born homeowner with an appreciation for durable elegance.

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March/April 2008 Volume 5, Issue 2

in this issue

features

trends

  • decorating
    Easy Does It
    Wall coverings have come a long way in accentuating the positive and virtually eliminating the negative.
  • bathroom
    Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
    Turn your bathroom into an eco-friendly retreat
  • decorating
    Blissfully Blue
    Take the chill out of the air by decorating your home in one of these soothing blue hues.
  • building
    View Included
    Extensive renovation transforms stark, modern home into beachside paradise