Homeowner: Dr Lisa Africk
Photographer: Miriphoto
The Kitchen
The Kitchen
Lisa had the kitchen layout sketch and wooden cabinetry ordering done by Eric Hare of The Craftsmen. “It could not have been easier to work with Eric,” Lisa says.
The white wall of cabinets and the bright orange panels covering the fridge and dishwasher were installed by Photographer Brian Becker (Facebook). Says Lisa, “He's actually a professional photographer, but used to do carpentry on the side for fun."
“Thanks to Lisa for having the guts, knowledge, and above all style to create that (kitchen)” Brian added in an email.
The kitchen floor, an Italian porcelain tile coated in steel, Lisa found in New York. The white backsplash tile is by Angela Adams for Ann Sacks, also found in New York. The kitchen stools are Spoon by Kartell. The pendant lamp is by Tom Dixon.
All of the appliances were purchased at Southeast Steel. Lisa cannot get enough of this local source. “I shopped appliances for well over a year. Hands down, Southeast Steel stood out - WAY above all of their competitors in every possible way. Save yourself some time, and just go there.” Fridge & induction cooktop by Thermador, Hood by Wolf, Oven by Dacor, Dishwasher shelves by Fisher & Paykel. The Franke stainless apron sink & farmhouse professional style faucet were Ebay finds.
The original artwork on the wall of the Panda was done by local Orlando artist Johannah O'Donnell.
The Living Room
Living Room
The white Le Corbusier chair goes well with the large sofa, a second hand find reupholstered in Ultrasuede. The back snaps downs into a bed, and the pillow that sits atop was made several years ago by a woman in a San Francisco boutique who works with 70's vintage upholstery.
The custom made walnut staircase, based on a design by Lisa, includes frosted glass cut locally by Christian from Acme Glass and hockey puck style lights from Home Depot and Ikea.
The walls appear to be covered in small stones, but that’s actually wallpaper Lisa discovered five years ago. She carried the five year old shred of paper to several local interior designers who “gave (her) the run around." She finally found Orlando Interior Designer Michael Duval, who “was easy to work with. I know it was just ordering a roll of wallpaper, but three others really made it difficult to do so, and Michael had it done quickly & efficiently, not to mention he was so nice.” The paper is striking in that it truly does make the walls appear to be covered in stone. “It really is something to be seen in person,” Lisa says.
The Bathroom
Bathroom
“It all started with that awesome Duravit Starck 2 toilet! All the rest of the bathroom came together around that toilet." Acme Glass did the shower door, Angela Adams did the rug and Rex did the wood textured porcelain floor tiles. Those Rex tiles as well as the vintage ceramic Netherlands airport shower tiles were all purchased in Winter Park at MasterTile. Once again, Lisa found a partner she could work with after going through several she could not. “(Mastertile) was pretty much the only one that was helpful with me. I got snubbed, ignored and passed over at every local tile place. My experience in both New York and California was entirely different.”
Andrew White from Lot 1433 made the floating cabinetry. The limestone countertop was made and installed by Stone Age Design, which goes by another name now. “The limestone was too porous so it must be treated every couple months with furniture wax. I wanted the matching Duravit vessel sink, but the La Cava one I purchased looks exactly the same and I was able to get a much better price because it was a floor model,” says Lisa.
The light fixture above the sink and inside the bath area came from the Winter Park Light Bulbs Unlimited. The sink faucet and shower fixtures are by Grohe.
Photographer: Miriphoto
The Kitchen
The Kitchen
Lisa had the kitchen layout sketch and wooden cabinetry ordering done by Eric Hare of The Craftsmen. “It could not have been easier to work with Eric,” Lisa says.
The white wall of cabinets and the bright orange panels covering the fridge and dishwasher were installed by Photographer Brian Becker (Facebook). Says Lisa, “He's actually a professional photographer, but used to do carpentry on the side for fun."
“Thanks to Lisa for having the guts, knowledge, and above all style to create that (kitchen)” Brian added in an email.
The kitchen floor, an Italian porcelain tile coated in steel, Lisa found in New York. The white backsplash tile is by Angela Adams for Ann Sacks, also found in New York. The kitchen stools are Spoon by Kartell. The pendant lamp is by Tom Dixon.
All of the appliances were purchased at Southeast Steel. Lisa cannot get enough of this local source. “I shopped appliances for well over a year. Hands down, Southeast Steel stood out - WAY above all of their competitors in every possible way. Save yourself some time, and just go there.” Fridge & induction cooktop by Thermador, Hood by Wolf, Oven by Dacor, Dishwasher shelves by Fisher & Paykel. The Franke stainless apron sink & farmhouse professional style faucet were Ebay finds.
The original artwork on the wall of the Panda was done by local Orlando artist Johannah O'Donnell.
The Living Room
Living Room
The white Le Corbusier chair goes well with the large sofa, a second hand find reupholstered in Ultrasuede. The back snaps downs into a bed, and the pillow that sits atop was made several years ago by a woman in a San Francisco boutique who works with 70's vintage upholstery.
The custom made walnut staircase, based on a design by Lisa, includes frosted glass cut locally by Christian from Acme Glass and hockey puck style lights from Home Depot and Ikea.
The walls appear to be covered in small stones, but that’s actually wallpaper Lisa discovered five years ago. She carried the five year old shred of paper to several local interior designers who “gave (her) the run around." She finally found Orlando Interior Designer Michael Duval, who “was easy to work with. I know it was just ordering a roll of wallpaper, but three others really made it difficult to do so, and Michael had it done quickly & efficiently, not to mention he was so nice.” The paper is striking in that it truly does make the walls appear to be covered in stone. “It really is something to be seen in person,” Lisa says.
The Bathroom
Bathroom
“It all started with that awesome Duravit Starck 2 toilet! All the rest of the bathroom came together around that toilet." Acme Glass did the shower door, Angela Adams did the rug and Rex did the wood textured porcelain floor tiles. Those Rex tiles as well as the vintage ceramic Netherlands airport shower tiles were all purchased in Winter Park at MasterTile. Once again, Lisa found a partner she could work with after going through several she could not. “(Mastertile) was pretty much the only one that was helpful with me. I got snubbed, ignored and passed over at every local tile place. My experience in both New York and California was entirely different.”
Andrew White from Lot 1433 made the floating cabinetry. The limestone countertop was made and installed by Stone Age Design, which goes by another name now. “The limestone was too porous so it must be treated every couple months with furniture wax. I wanted the matching Duravit vessel sink, but the La Cava one I purchased looks exactly the same and I was able to get a much better price because it was a floor model,” says Lisa.
The light fixture above the sink and inside the bath area came from the Winter Park Light Bulbs Unlimited. The sink faucet and shower fixtures are by Grohe.
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