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North Surfside

Surfside|Florida

Full furnishing and styling
Home:
Condo, SoliMar
Area:
1,500 sq ft
Bedrooms:
2 | Bathrooms: 2
Client:
New Yorker, spends the winters in Surfside

He lives in New York and spends the winter months in Surfside, so this condo had to be ready when he arrived and easy to leave when he went home. He wanted it done quickly, he wanted it comfortable, and he didn't want to be there for every step.

Living room in a North Surfside condo in Miami, designed by Benjo Interior Design
Living room in a North Surfside condo in Miami, designed by Benjo Interior Design

I kept a key to the apartment and took it from there. A neutral base with darker accents and warm walnut runs through the living room, with black velvet dining chairs and furniture chosen to hold up to real use, quiet nights or friends over.

Living room in a North Surfside condo in Miami, designed by Benjo Interior Design
Dining area in a North Surfside condo in Miami, designed by Benjo Interior Design

Drapery went into the living room and both bedrooms, with blackout shades in the primary so he can sleep in.

Living room in a North Surfside condo in Miami, designed by Benjo Interior Design

The finishing layer

For the finishing layer, we sat down together for one evening and chose every accessory in one go. Then I styled the apartment while he was back in New York, so it was ready the next time he walked in.

Coffee table sculpture detail in a North Surfside condo in Miami, designed by Benjo Interior Design
Dining table detail in a North Surfside condo in Miami, designed by Benjo Interior Design
Living room in a North Surfside condo in Miami, designed by Benjo Interior Design

“Amazing, what a great job you did.”

Abraham BendaNorth Surfside

A few seasons later he called me back to rework the dining room around a longer table for family dinners and to furnish the second bedroom.

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