Plantation
Style
Today’s baby boomers and empty nesters
who are opting to downsize from their previous family home into smaller
villas are often faced with a design challenge when dealing with smaller
spaces. Siesta Interiors of Sarasota has created a tropical plantation
style retreat in the Coventry model at the Villas at Turnberry Trace,
a Premier Communities Inc. development in North Port. This beautiful 1,451
square foot villa is the perfect size for the empty nesters or for use
as a second home.
The foyer opens into the great room that is painted a sumptuous yellow.
Rich, dark 42-inch cabinets, accented with beaded crown mouldings play
up the height of the ceiling. Stainless steel appliances lend a clean
line to the kitchen, while wrought iron accessories evoke the plantation
feel. Burnished metal and glass pendent lighting offers a visual separation
between the kitchen and the living area. Neutral, solid surface countertops
brighten the kitchen while having the added bonus of making clean-up a
breeze. Stainless steel drawer and cabinet pulls echo the appliances pulling
the kitchen together.
The living area continues the plantation style décor with a rounded,
inlaid wood occasional table and two matching end tables. The comfortable,
neutral toned sofa is the perfect foil for the red and green plaid throw
pillows. A matching club chair upholstered in rich red and green plaid
provides extra seating and it accented with a floral pillow. Dark metal
finials, adorned with floral tab draperies, frame the triple windows that
let in natural light. Green silk plants in wicker baskets and landscape
prints tie in to the plantation theme. A black, wood credenza provides
ample storage space for electronic components for the latest in television
technology, the flat screen television. A flat screen television is perfect
for villa living, as it does not take up any additional floor space, a
must when space is at a premium.
The dining room evokes memories of a Southern restaurant with a square
wooden table that can be expanded if needed, and four spindle chairs.
By choosing two chairs in black lacquer and two chairs in a rich brown
stain, Siesta Interiors compliments the top of the table in brown and
the rounded legs in black. A matching sideboard is the perfect addition
for storage and sets off the oval mirror that bounces light throughout
the space making the Great Room appear larger. Floral print tab draperies
are swept back with black metal hooks. The wrought iron chandelier with
sconces continues the low country theme. Dick June, owner of Siesta Interiors,
places a yellow urn with tropical plants to compliment the ongoing yellow
décor.
The cozy den off the living area is perfect for the golfer of the house.
Cream baseboards mimic the five-inch crown moulding along the ceiling,
framing dark hardwood flooring that is complimented by a beige sisal rug.
A green and rust-striped love seat provides extra seating, while a freeform
wood table is the perfect space to show off golfing trophies. A self-contained
computer armoire houses a flat-screen monitor and peripherals that are
hidden from view, once the double doors are shut.
The master retreat is a homeowner’s dream. Siesta Interiors has
designed the suite to be a tranquil haven for the homeowner, a place to
relax, read a book or just enjoy the lovely Florida view. A black iron
spindle bed is covered in a luxurious red and green plaid duvet and a
black dust ruffle that shows off a floral motif. Beautiful tab draperies
accent the master bedroom window that overlooks the lanai and back yard.
Silver framed prints hang on the warm yellow walls. Two small lamps rest
on beautiful curved nightstands casting a warm glow throughout the room.
A matching dresser shows off brushed silver drawer pulls.
The master bathroom is papered in bold black and floral wallpaper that
complements the bed coverings. His-and-hers sinks are separated by a solid
surface vanity, and the cabinets are accented with carved rope detail.
The bathroom has a large walk-in shower that shows off beautiful accent
tile.
The guest bedroom is elegant, but comfortable. A striped, silk covered,
padded headboard nicely compliments the green and yellow walls. Two freestanding
floor lamps with cream shades provide ample lighting. Gold, green and
yellow accent pillows mesh nicely with the colors in the painting over
the bed and the valance over the blinds. The cream waffle weave bedspread
gives the room a casual, tropical feel. A pale yellow upholstered chair
makes an excellent reading area, perfect after a long day of sight-seeing.
Siesta Interiors has put a completely different spin on tropical design
and décor. Instead of bold, art deco colors often associated with
Florida decor, the use of dark, rich wood tones accented with black wrought
iron and lush native plants, gives the home a warm inviting and relax
atmosphere.
Siesta Interiors
2095-A Siesta Dr.
Sarasota, FL 34239
941 951-1822
Written
by Christy Maxwell-Clark
Photography by Greg Wilson Group
