Pulling biophilic color inspiration from its panoramic ocean views, this Sunny Isles Beach apartment exudes sophisticated elegance.
A rug from Jaipur Living, with its blue and sandy-cream palette, establishes a biophilic scheme in the adjacent living room Photographed by Craig Denis
THE LOCATION
Walking into this modern coastal apartment in Sunny Isles Beach, it’s easy to see why the owners fell in love with the location. With expansive ocean views from nearly every room, the condominium provides the ideal vacation destination for the owners to relax and rejuvenate. Designed by Sarah Zohar of Sarah Z Designs (sarahzdesigns.com), the residence offers the ultimate getaway. “This is a vacation home for our clients—they are originally from New York,” says Zohar. “This is where they come to unwind and enjoy their family.”
A light fixture from Hubbardton Forge suspends over a dining table and chairs from Adriana Hoyos. A lounge chair and ottoman from Rove Concepts invite repose in the primary bedroomPhotographed by Craig DenisPhotographed by Craig Denis
THE PALETTE
Zohar and her team breathed a nautical palette into the 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom residence, using the ocean’s natural blue tones to inspire the interior’s natural aesthetic. “We like to incorporate biophilic elements into our projects in this manner; it’s subdued yet impactful,” Zohar says.
Arte wallpaper from Jeffrey Michaels continues the biophilic palette in the double bedroom, accented with Kravet’s animal print pillows. Photographed by Craig Denis
Using creams and light woods to mimic the sand, Zohar and her team created a cohesive, seamless design that brings the outside inward. The color palette lends itself to an elevated and sophisticated beach-like feel, especially in the kitchen, where a waterfall countertop acts as a metaphor for the design inspiration. Creamy Cristallo slabs wash over this space and, together with custom millwork, invoke a feeling of the sandy shore meeting the ocean, which is visible through the floorto- ceiling windows. Continuing the biophilic approach, Zohar and her team incorporated hits of blue throughout the unit, mimicking a waterscape. Supporting details include nature-inspired wallpaper in the guest bedrooms, a bespoke blue sofa in the family room, and a living room rug that all aspire to create a seaside sanctuary. “The design inspiration for this was a contemporary coastal condo,” Zohar says. “We tied in the blues from the ocean and used creams and light woods to mimic the sand. Our philosophy will always be to design around the client’s lifestyle and needs, incorporating the exterior and pulling it in to create a seamless design.”
Kuzco Lighting adds a sculptural element above the bar. Photographed by Craig Denis
THE PROJECT
Merging functionality with elegance, the project required a complete gut and remodel. “Our biggest challenge was moving the kitchen island, as we had to move existing plumbing to a different location. But the result was worth it,” Zohar said. “We moved the kitchen island, made with Dini Mobili, and elongated it to accommodate their large family, which opened up the area and made the space look larger. We also knocked down a wall blocking the kitchen area, replaced it with a wine rack, and built a bar for them.” Featuring Cristallo quartzite countertops alongside custom millwork and cabinetry, this kitchen is a welcoming space within the apartment, with the real centerpiece—the custom wine rack—marrying form and function with the art of gathering.
The entry goes glam with an Olivya Stone console, a John-Richard mirror and Hubbardton Forge sconces. Photographed by Craig Denis
With art and accents peppered throughout the project, including the sunny yellow Assouline coffee table book in the living room, Zohar incorporated injections of vibrancy to contrast with the neutral home furnishings. “The client bought their art pieces based on the accessories that we specified,” she says, noting the bold pops of colors. “They chose colorful and contemporary art pieces that tied beautifully to the design.” Hubbardton Forge sconces signal the entry, casting a whimsical glow and introducing the element of sculptural lighting found throughout; the stone on the walls of the primary bath provides another sand-inspired nod to nature.
John-Richard pendants light the island in the kitchen, which boasts Sub-Zero and Miele appliances. Photographed by Craig Denis
A vacation home at heart, the design needed to lend itself most to family. “The unit caters to their kids and grandchildren, so we added small double-twin beds to their room,” Zohar said. “They wanted comfort; we made sure that every detail was meticulously thought out, and we provided them with comfort and functionality while still delivering a beautiful condo.”
Phillip Jeffries’ wallcovering brings the ocean inside a guest bedroom. Photographed by Craig Denis
DESIGN DETAILS
TYPE
Condo
LOCATION
Sunny Isles Beach
DESIGN
Sarah Z Designs
sarahzdesigns.com
A mirror and stool from Global Views create a chic makeup moment in the primary bath with sconces by Arteriors Home. Photographed by Craig Denis
RESOURCES
ADRIANA HOYOS
Dining table and chairs, bedside tables in primary bedroom, kitchen barstools
adrianahoyos.com
CERAMIC MATRIX
Stone in primary bath
ceramicmatrix.com
DINI MOBILI
Millwork and cabinetry throughout, vanity in primary bath
dinimobili.us
GLOBAL VIEWS
Living room coffee table, primary bath mirror and stool
globalviews.com
MODERN FORMS
Pendant in the primary bedroom
modernforms.com
PHILLIP JEFFRIES
Wallcovering in the living room and entry
phillipjeffries.com
ROTHMAN FABRICS
Living room drapery fabric
rothmanfabrics.com
SUNPAN
Lounge chair in the living room
sunpan.com
UTTERMOST
Drinks table in the living room
uttermost.com
