Designer Lisa Gilmore was first approached by her clients, a family of four from rural Pennsylvania, with the prompt that they wanted their new Gulf Coast condo to feel like a waterfront boutique hotel. The property, the family’s second home, is nestled in a great area on Tierra Verde (right on the Gulf of Mexico and about 25 minutes from downtown St. Petersburg). At the first design meeting, the client came equipped with an open mind and about four paint chips: black, white, blush and deep teal. Fortunately, she was already a huge fan of Lisa’s work, so things went swimmingly from there. By relying on that poppy color palette, bringing in loads of pattern and texture, and adding a few gorgeous custom details — the designer achieved that hotel vibe and then some. Think cool, coastal, and original. (There’s not a single anchor or seashell in sight.) Check out our recent interview with the designer to learn more:
