Relaxed
& Rustic
The Jacaranda V model
at Riviera Dunes, an Arthur Rutenberg Home built by M. Pete
McNabb, Inc., is rich in Mediterranean details that include
an impressive covered entry portico and a two-story tower
element. Located on the Manatee River, the interior of the
Jacaranda V is just as detailed as the exterior and features
such unusual elements as rustic ashlar cut stone floors,
an elevator, a two-story wine cellar, Juliette balconies
and intricate wood ceiling details. With 5,596 square feet
of living space and two bedrooms downstairs and two bedrooms
upstairs, the home offers endless flexibility.
Arthur Rutenberg
Homes designer Kathy Lohmeyer knew that the homes’
riverfront location would influence its’ interiors.
“When contemplating
the potential homeowners, I understood that if they were
going to buy in Riviera Dunes that they’d obviously
have an interest in boating and being on the water. I imagined
that they’d appreciate the finer things, but would
also want an element of barefoot elegance; an interior that
would keep comfort in mind and allow them to kick their
shoes off.”
Rustic, relaxed
and elegant, the interior of the Jacaranda V is impressive.
In the columned foyer you are presented with an impressive
two-story tall wall of windows and a sweeping view of the
patio, lanai and pool area. The iron of the staircase banisters
sets the tone for the iron elements throughout the home.
Above, a second floor Juliette balcony with a wrought iron
belly rail overlooks the foyer.
Further unique
architectural elements appear in the living room where the
walls are painted a warm Eastlake gold. Here, a second floor
Juliette balcony is located off the bonus room and adds
visual interest to the space. The living room offers an
impressive pre-cast stone fireplace and seating is provided
via a sofa upholstered in a beige herringbone chenille fabric
accented by pillows in both a woven textured fabric and
a paisley pattern. The unique oval walnut veneer coffee
table offers twelve drawers and separates the sofa from
the two chairs with carved wood frames custom painted in
a light butterscotch crackle finish. The chair seats are
upholstered in a two-toned blue woven textured fabric. The
pattern on the Oriental area rug incorporates shades of
gold, jade, tan and rust. Two floor lamps hand painted in
a dark espresso brown with gold highlights stand behind
the chairs and before the stunning wall of two-story aquarium
windows. Each slightly bowed glass pane measures 8 feet
high by 2 feet wide and together they allow an unsurpassed
view of the Manatee River. The windows are draped with a
ginger flocked damask tone-on-tone fabric with tassel tie
backs, while the top treatment is a swag fashioned from
the same paisley fabric used on the sofa accent pillows.
The massive scale of the room allows for an antiqued wrought
iron chandelier measuring 50” in diameter, which features
gold leaf accents and twenty lights.
In the gourmet
kitchen, the cherry raised panel cabinets have been given
a black glaze, while the center island cabinetry has a nut
brown glaze. The countertops are rich Uba Tuba granite.
Further decorative elements include a pre-cast limestone
range hood embellished with stone brackets and the faux
finished bump out detail above the range hood and cabinets
which incorporates a pair of decorative windows with wrought
iron grille inserts. A porcelain tile backsplash in gold
and bronze tones, stainless steel appliances, and a lighted
pot rack are further elements that insure that the kitchen
is as functional as it is beautiful.
The nearby leisure
room is the perfect spot in which to relax, as reflected
by the choice of seating in the room which includes a comfortable
leather sectional sofa and a recliner covered in striped
fabric in blue, terra cotta and butterscotch, which also
appear in the Kilim area rug. The built-in entertainment
center has been given custom-aged blue glaze and features
decorative inset iron detail work above the television cabinet.
Flanking the entertainment center is a pair of windows with
window seats covered in a turquoise linen fabric that also
appears on the drapery side panels. These are topped by
a cornice upholstered in a woven textured fabric. The coffee
table has an antique blue finish on the wood elements; the
top is upholstered in the same woven fabric that appears
on the cornices, and cleverly features two removable wooden
trays that can be used as serving trays.
In the dining
room, a large dark walnut distressed plank table sits on
a trestle base. The host and hostess chairs are covered
in the same paisley fabric that was used in the living room,
while the four side chairs are covered in cognac leather
embellished with nail head trim. A serpentine buffet boasts
a terra cotta limestone top with rustic chiseled edges and
sits in a decorative wall recess surrounded by white casing
moulding. A wooden grid of squares has been hung in a diagonal
pattern on the back wall of the niche and also features
beveled mirror inserts. Decorative stained wooden corbels
lend further visual appeal. At the tall window, side panels
of turquoise textured silk are topped with a swag detail
in a two-toned mini plaid that pulls its colors from the
fabric on the host-and-hostess chairs. The twelve light
iron and brass chandelier features silk shades, while two
large wall torchieres, 12’ wide by 60” tall,
feature European iron work finish and heavy glass shades
with scallop detail.
The foyer leading
to the vestibule of the master bedroom suite boasts an arched
ceiling which has been painted a crackle finish incorporating
a metallic gold under paint and paint in a soft Calico blue.
The rich color combination continues in the master bedroom
and lends and air of sophistication to the space. On the
wall behind the bed hangs a unique grille work in antique
bronze tones with a Mediterranean flavor framed by a stone
surround. The duvet and shams are covered in a gold tone-on-tone
damask chenille and are joined by accent pillows in turquoise
silk that feature floral embroidery work. In the seating
area, a chair and chaise lounge are covered in textured
chenille, while the nearby tabletop with scalloped edges
is faux painted in high gloss silver and gold to resemble
marble. At the windows, faux silk fabric in a tone-on-tone
aquamarine stripe form the side panels, while the padded
cornice is done in a corn silk fabric with a whelp cord
hem. The distinctive armoire features shelves on its side
panels that were used to display photos and decorative accessories.
The use of various
stone applications gives the master bath a luxurious feel.
The floor is covered in a combination of polished and honed
marble in a desert bone color, while the tub deck, vanity
counter tops and built-in shower seats are topped with a
rich honey onyx. At the back of the tub, a glass panel allows
views into the walk-through shower and is surrounded by
a beveled wall insert detail that incorporate blue green
tumbled marble mosaic tiles. The cabinetry is natural cherry
with a black glaze and appears as well on the tub surround.
The large walk-in shower with double entrance boasts a custom
mosaic floor medallion and a decorative dome in the ceiling.
The four elegant golden bronze wall sconces feature shades
of amber glass and cast a lovely light over the entire space,
reflecting the varied shades of the stone and tile work.
The second floor
of the Jacaranda V offers two further guest rooms, a large
balcony and a combination bonus and media room whose walls
are papered with a border in an antelope pattern and that
features blue and russet shades. The walls themselves are
painted a rich gold. The focal point of the bonus room is
a Proline billiard table in provincial maple with mahogany
stain, brick felt and leather pockets. The room also contains
a wet bar and two 23” LCD televisions. Above the pool
table, the custom chandelier is done in an antiqued agate
and boasts a pair of decorative gazelles, along with crystal
teardrop embellishments and matching shades. A step down
brings you to the media room, where a companion wallpaper
to the border in the bonus room was used in the recessed
ceiling. Here, seating is provided via an L-shaped sectional
sofa covered in a blue chambray tone-on-tone fabric. A half
wall behind the couch separates the media room from the
bonus room. Behind this half wall are three game chairs
upholstered in squash and chestnut leathers. Dark wood shutters
appear at the windows, which also feature valences in a
patterned print from Osborne and Little with a deep sienna
background and shades of blues, gold and terracotta. The
side panels are a sienna colored textured linen. A 50”
plasma television holds pride of place on the wall, completing
the requirements for this comfortable room.
The Jacaranda
V can safely call itself unique. With rare architectural
details, rich interior appointments and enviable location
on the Manatee River, the Jacaranda V is, indeed, both an
elegant residence, as well as a place where one can kick
their shoes off. This is waterfront living at its best.
Courtesy of Arthur
Rutenberg
Jacaranda V model
701 Riviera Dunes Way, Palmetto, FL 34221
941 722-7689
www.ArthurRutenbergHomes.com
Written by Kristine
Hughes
Photography by
Rob/Harris Productions, Inc.
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