A couple’s dream of an art-filled oceanfront home is brought to life through modern design and neutral palettes, creating the perfect backdrop for a postmodern art collection.

North Foest Beach’s newest oceanfront home used a love of art to guide the design. Over the past few decades, its owners have mentally cataloged art viewed during their travels, from Las Vegas to Paris. As sculptures by Richard Orlinski, pop art by Lichtenstein and Warhol, and drawings by Picasso were admired in hotels and museums, the future homeowners said, “Someday.” Someday, they knew they would build their dream house filled with works of art.

When planning the art-filled home, a proper backdrop needed to be created. Parker Design Group developed a modern, sophisticated architectural design scheme, and Hammerhead Custom Builders implemented the vision. Open layouts on each of the three stories form a gallery-like atmosphere while at the same time providing comfortable entertaining and retreat areas. Surfaces were purposefully curated to remain neutral: paint throughout is the same color, finished materials use texture and sheen instead of bold color to create interest, and furnishings employ clean and simple lines. For areas with less artwork, selections were chosen for visual impact such as suspended granite counters, backlit mirrors, and a wall of hanging wine with specialty illumination.

A neutral palette provides the perfect backdrop for works of art. Artists featured in the home include Andy Warhol (top), Picasso (above), Scabetti Shoal and Richard Orlinski (opposite page).

This light fixture by Scabetti Shoal (above) perfectly compliments the home which is designed to capture peaceful ocean views.

Sightlines were also considered as pertaining to the intended collection. Floating treads, glass railings, and a glass elevator provide multi-level glimpses of sculptures and paintings through the stairwell. Dramatic light fixtures provide creative interest, acting as art in the center of the expansive rooms. Floor-to-ceiling windows and doors offer an entire oceanscape tableau on the beachside walls. Art can be seen from every angle through the architecture, views out a wall of glass, a two-sided accordion illusion, or an eight-foot-tall resin gorilla.

By utilizing modern design, a neutral palette, and specific selections, a canvas for a new collection of fine artwork was made possible. The homeowners of this contemporary abode have now dived deep into acquiring postmodern creations. The world of art dealing was a new and exciting adventure to take on. A broker out of Florida handled finding and shipping optimal pieces to fit the client’s needs. Overall, the collection focuses on mid-century to current creations. Through intentional design and planning, the artistic dream of someday has become a reality of today.

The home incorporates both functional works of art such as light fixtures, and display pieces by artists like Roy Lichtenstein and Peter Max (top), Keith Haring (above), and Romero Britto (left).