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elements from French, Swedish, and Belgian
influences, the four-bedroom home looks
every bit as genuine as a historical original.
Howard set out to create a comfortable
home for the family of four with a soothing
pastel palette that lends airiness to the
home’s gracious scale and proportions.
Powder blue sets the stage in the primary
living space. To insert character, Howard
added depth with layers of paint. “We colorwashed the blue walls with coats of cream,
slate gray, and off-white,” he notes.
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Florida designer Andrew Howard maintains
that his design style is nothing more than
a reflection of his clients’ goals. If that’s
the case, he’s successfully done his job,
transforming a newly constructed residence
into a family home that feels as if it could
have been built a century ago.
“We wanted the house to look like it had
been here for a while,” says the homeowner.
“I loved the idea of creating the character
of something old—but without the repairs.”
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Living room Cream-colored sofas from Lee
Industries face each other to promote easy
conversation. The fabric on the spool chair from
Hickory Chair picks up the blue of the walls.
Accessories are from Mrs. Howard.
Preceding pages Barley-twist iron railings and
framed French postcards make for a dramatic
entrance in this home designed by Andrew Howard.
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Furthering the home’s sense of age,
heavy beam work overhead breaks up the
expanse of ceiling and provides interest
above eye level. A fireplace flanked by thick
cased doorways gives the illusion of weighty
masonry and connects the space to the
adjacent dining area. Fireplace bricks laid
in a herringbone pattern and an old-world
limestone mantel play up European leanings.
In the kitchen, a trio of windows and
a large dark-stained island add allure.
Overhead, distressed beams offer the charm
Entry A landscape by
Stephen Floyd creates
an intriguing focal point.
The hanging lantern is
from Circa Lighting.
Library Faux bois
walls are MDF
(medium-density
fiberboard) grained to
look like old cypress.
“It’s a great way to get
the feel of a woodpaneled room at half
the cost,” says Howard.
and patina of a century-old farmhouse. “I
wanted the kitchen to feel like something
more than just a place where food is
prepared,” says Howard. “We created a
space where people would want to gather.”
Nearby, the informal dining area features
a shapely Venetian-arched niche and
wide-plank oak floors. A French walnut
dining table with barley-twist legs provides
understated elegance. The choice of details
contributes to an ambience rivaling the
authenticity of a Provençal estate.
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Dining area Lacking a
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separate formal dining room,
the home includes an elegant
eating space just off the
kitchen, featuring a round
walnut dining table custom
made by Howard. The wine
barrel chandelier from BoBo
Intriguing Objects lends visual
weight while the carved mirror
from Made Goods offers a
lighter, airier appeal.
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Kitchen Elegant
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Calacatta gold
marble countertops
and backsplashes
blend with the
room’s custom
glazed cabinetry.
The chandelier is
from Visual Comfort.
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Master suite The
vaulted ceiling is
inexpensive knotty
pine finished to look
like bleached and
pickled cypress. The
bedding is from Mrs.
Howard; the
chandelier is from
Visual Comfort.
Andrew Howard’s
tips of the trade
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good as the people who occupy it. Rooms
should be an enjoyable experience for family
and guests.
Never settle D
on’t make decorating
decisions based solely on durability. It’s
better to have something you love than
to settle for a piece because it might last
longer.
Let some pieces be the stars Y
ou don’t need
to be over the moon about every element in
a room. Let some pieces take a backseat.
Don’t be afraid of color E
ach space should
have its own mood—color is the best way to
create that mood.
Trust your designer W
e spend sleepless
nights and countless hours thinking of ways
to make your home wonderful.
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Create an enjoyable space A
room is only as
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