OLD & NEW

4 Ocean Lane

This house on Palm Beach Island was designed by renowned architect Howard Chilton in 1952 in his signature Monterrey-style, featuring lacy wrought iron scroll work on the front façade.

The Palm Beach Landmarks Commission selected this home to receive landmark status because my renovation kept the house to its original design.

The home has had only two owners in the past 75 years. Many of the original furnishings were left behind. I had them repainted and reupholstered, so they’ll likely be around for another 75 years.

Before

The kitchen was in need of an updated look, fixtures, and appliances.

Master bath during demo phase.

Original laundry room and kitchen entry.

After

The side kitchen entrance was enhanced with an ADA compliant ramp. The front steps and walkway were widened and substantial railings added.

Upon entering the kitchen from the side entrance one finds an appealing place to not only cook, but do the dishes!

The modern sculpture (above left) disguises what is actually the door to the powder room!

The family room features a generously-sized flat screen TV. The couch is a sleeper sofa, and Lilly Pulitzer fabrics brighten the decor.

A new awning in classic Palm Beach stripes compliment the black and white furnishings.

The dining room table and chairs are vintage Drexel Heritage from the 1950s. I had the table and chairs, which feature cane backs, painted a super high gloss white. The chairs were recovered in a Sunbrella fabric.