Natural materials, clean lines and light linens bring a Belgian-inspired aesthetic to a Jupiter residence with classic modern Mediterranean architecture.
A hanging chair from Serena & Lily adds a dose of fun to the second-fl oor lounge. A sisal rug from Dash & Albert, a surfboard-style coffee table from Lulu & Georgia and a beachy surf scene captured by Martin Petrella create a casual chic vibe. Photographed by Craig Denis
THE FEEL
Situated on an inlet of the Indian River within an Intracoastal community in Jupiter, this home’s waterfront location and dock access lured a pair of New Yorkers right to its doorstep. The property seemed tailor-made for the client’s boat, and the infinityedge pool conjured the vacation vibes the couple was searching for. It just needed some love on the interiors to create the quintessential environment where they could relax, fish, and entertain family and friends on seasonal getaways and truly feel at home yearround. They enlisted Elyse Petrella of New York-based Elyse Petrella Interiors (elysepetrellainteriors.com) to create a warm, inviting space that answered the call. “I was inspired by the Mediterranean- Revival architecture along Florida’s southern coast,” Petrella says. “The house has a Mediterranean influence with a stucco exterior and decorative corbels along the roofline. I wanted to incorporate classic Belgian details on the interior but with a modern sensibility for the active family.”
A reclaimed oak dining table from RH establishes the Belgian-inspired scene in the dining room, surrounded by Arhaus chairs beneath a natural rattan pendant from Palecek. White Macaubas Quartzite brightens the adjacent kitchen, housing Thermador appliances and pendants from Visual Comfort & Co. Photographed by Craig Denis
Benjamin Moore’s White Dove paint washes over the interiors, establishing a light, airy canvas for Petrella to infuse a neutral yet textured and layered palette throughout. The Belgian aesthetic can be felt in all areas of the home, starting with the living room sofa—dressed in performance natural linen—whose arms slope in a European silhouette. A curvaceous coff ee table carved out of silver travertine adds a sculptural element, grounded by a sisal area rug. Woven barstools in the kitchen feature an ebony hue that speaks to the dark dining table and existing floors. “I wanted the interior to feel tailored yet relaxed, so there is a nice mix of natural materials at play,” Petrella says.
In the primary bedroom, an RH canopy bed, dressed in bedding from Boll & Branch, sits atop a wool and sisal rug by Stark. A Schumacher grasscloth wraps the room in warmth, and a light fi xture from Visual Comfort & Co. adds texture and a touch of glam; Photographed by Craig Denis
THE SCOPE
The home already had good bones. So the designer kept most details in place, making a handful of modifications with the help of Island Contracting & Remodeling (islandcontractingfl.com). “I find design to be the most successful when the interiors respect the architecture of the home,” Petrella says. “It’s important for the interior and exterior to speak the same language.” A heavy fireplace made way for a lighter reclaimed wood credenza in the living room, and a tub niche was removed to allow natural light to flood the primary bathroom. The dark wood floors remained, off ering a rich contrast and depth that read sophisticated and grounding.
Carrara marble flooring grounds a free-standing tub in the primary bath. Photographed by Craig Denis
The creamy paint palette and light linens darken to a soft blue-gray grasscloth wallcovering in the primary bedroom, where a four-poster bed provides a serene retreat.
THE OUTCOME
Ultimately, the designer created precisely the right mix of style, comfort, and welcoming repose that the owners were looking for—a warm and inviting space where they could entertain, feel calm, and relax while enjoying vacation all year long. “My design philosophy,” Petrella says, “is seen throughout the use of natural materials, clean lines and classic details”—with a bubble chandelier in the entry and a hanging chair in the lounge for good measure.
Teak furnishings from RH sit poolside. Opposite: An Oly resin chandelier lends whimsy to the entry, where a Levitan table with an iron top reads industrial. Photographed by Craig Denis
DESIGN DETAILS
TYPE
House
LOCATION
Jupiter
DESIGN
Elyse Petrella Interiors
elysepetrellainteriors.com
Photographed by Craig Denis
RENOVATION
Island Contracting & Remodeling
islandcontractingfl.com
RESOURCES
ARHAUS
Dining chairs
arhaus.com
PALECEK
Dining room pendant
palecek.com
RH
Dining table, bed in the primary bedroom, outdoor furniture
rh.com
ROW HOUSE Accessories throughout
SCHUMACHER
Grasscloth in primary bedroom
schumacher.com
SERENA & LILY
Hanging chair, bedside tables in primary bedroom
serenaandlily.com
STARK
Rug in primary bedroom
starkcarpet.com
THERMADOR
Kitchen appliances
thermador.com
VISUAL COMFORT & CO.
Kitchen pendants, light fixture in primary bedroom
visualcomfort.com
