Inspired By The View And Colors Of The Ocean, Home Showcases Great Design
Story by Debra Kronowitz | Photos by Louis Hellmund

Ana Oz’s client knew they wanted her when they bought their first turn-key condo in Trump Palace one-and-a-half years ago.

In fact, the deal on the purchase was contingent on finding Oz and getting her to agree to the project.

Oz’s company, Ana Oz Design, oversaw the project from conception to completion, working with construction company Stone & Properties of Miami.

The 7000-square-foot luxurious penthouse waterfront condo in Sunny Isles is one of several homes the owner owns. The home features four bedrooms, six bathrooms, a 400-square-foot children’s play area and maid’s quarters. The goal was to create a contemporary home that was clean, uncluttered, fun, colorful, and comfortable for the family of five.

The decorator-ready condo’s asymmetrical rooms and walls were a major challenge for Oz and her team. The apartment offered sweeping waterfront views of Sunny Isles Beach looking north and south. “It’s beautifl. The unobstructed views inspired me to use the windows as the focal point and bring the ocean feel inside.” said Oz.

The design team removed walls, reconfigured rooms, opened up the space and incorporated ceiling and architectural features. oz chose a color palette of sky blue, turquoise and shades of silver-grey to complement the color of the water and sky. “We essentially played off the ocean and clouds in the sky.” says Oz.

The effect is modern and spacious, as the open floor plan creates an effortless flow. “They wanted a home that was uncluttered,

bright, and airy, with a functional layout and a welcoming ambiance.” she continued.

Except for the children’s quarters, the flooring is Botticcino marble. The children’s rooms feature Viraro wood. Oz blended white leather, silk, micro-suede, Acantara suede, platinum and gold lear, and other luxe materials. A majority of the furnishings came from the Design District, DCOTA and other specialty furniture stores throughout Miami. Lighting – chandeliers and recessed – by Farrey’s Lighting is used throughout along with custom chandeliers from NiBa Home, Artefacto, Anima Domus and Ligne Roset. Several handmade silk and silk/wool rugs by Advanced Trading Inc., and Fairth Oriental Rug Co. are placed throughout, as are silk floral arrangements by Silk Floral Gallery of Hallandale. The couple’s eclectic mix of artwork was used throughout.

Upon exiting the elevator, guests are greeted by a spectacular Ligne Roset Brindilies chandelier hanging gingerly. The fixture is made of figer optic cables and 108 LED lights which are all stitched together in a white Plexigas fitting.

Walking through the double wenge doors , the entryway conveys the home’s feel. Above, a circular dome draws the eye upward to a custom crystal chandelier from Farrey’s. On the wall, a custom wenge cabinet by Arte Practico houses Pictures of Garbage by Brazilian artist Vik Muniz. The space orinially housed a bar. On an opposite wall an ultra-suede white and chocolate custom chaise with wenge legs by New Wave Upholstery sits below a Marilyn Monroe black/white puzzle by Muniz. The area rug anchoring the entry table is silk and wool by Faith Oriental Rug.

Just off the foyer, a hallway was constructed that leads to an intimate art gallery alcove with recessed lighting. “This alcove serves two purposes. First, I had to separate the guest bath from the kitchen and in building the separation I was able to create the perfect alcove to display some of my client’s most prominent artwork.” explained Oz. The gallery houses mattress art by Victor Kuipca and a Picasso.

The living room and dining room adjoin, yet the space is open. The focal point is a custom wrap-around built-in cabinet space by Arte Practico that houses a plasma TV and speakers. In the Middles of the ceiling is an oval-shaped Swarovski and Shonbeck crystal chandelier from Farrey’s. A wenge and glass coffee table by Artefacto, a silk rug by Faith Oriental, a two-piece leather sectional by Scan Design and two custom brown micro-suede chairs by New Wave Upholstery are prominently displayed. The room features a silver-blue Venetian stucco with a long tear-like scuplted paint technique wall that serves as a backdrop for a white painted wood and glass cabinet/server. A freestanding Venezia floor lam by Catalan Italia and a colorful painting by Diego Montilla become the first focal point.

In the dining room minimalism is the tone. Here, a beveled hand-cut aquamarine Azulee crystal chandelier by NiBa Home hands above a custom oval tempur glass top and a Lisbon acrylic dining base by E.G. Cody that seats 10. The extra-wide wenge chairs are covered in grey-blue fabric by Jeffrey Michaels & Co. and dressed in removable custom white linen covers designed by Oz. A handmade silk turquoise and coral rug by Advanced Trading is under the table.

“Trying to maintain the breathtaking sky and ocean backsplash view of the dining room was our main goal. Choosing a clear glass table with a clear acrylic pedestal was appropriate. I chose the beveled glass-top to work with and preserve the rounded lines of the building’s architecture.” she said.

Off the living room is a sitting room situated in front of an office. Here four custom white leather chairs from Oz’s private furniture collection surround a glass-top cocktail table from Scan Design while Artefacto’s Gallery Swarovski crystal chandelier hangs above.

Oz brought in grey raw silk pillows embedded with tiny pearls. A wool/silk turquoise and gold rug plays off a 3-D sculpture of a violin by French designer Arman that sits on the cocktail table and Picasso that hangs on the wall.

The office doorway is framed by custom wenge double pocket doors with frosted glass by Artefacto. Inside, the office overlooks Sunny Isles Beach. An ultra-suede sofa by Design within Reach sits against a wall adorned in bouquets of silk orchids by Silk Floral Gallery. on the back wall is a built-in wrap-around office desk/library in wenge by Arte Practico. Recessed lighting by Farrey’s and a wall-mounted plasma TV are also featured.

The children’s playroom is done in blue with orange detailing and features a 125-gallon saltwater man-made aquarium by Living Color. To accommodate the aquarium and much-needed storage space, Oz created built-in cabinets for the family’s three small children. The walls are Venetian plaster. Custom mini micro-suede sofa and chairs are the focal point. A homework area features Kartell acrylic chairs from Genius Jones and desk space.

A guest bedroom features a custom dark brown micro-suede full-size bed that was made to look like an oversized daybed by New Wave Upholstery. Oz created a wenge wall cabinet to house a plasma TV and add some desk spack. Silk drapery by Kravet and Jeffrey Michaels & Co. and motorized window treatments by Maria Clara of Urive Window Treatments is used throughout the home.

“The room was semi-triangular, so it was a challenge within itself in terms of design space. In the end, the decor in the room played so well with its irregular architectural design.” said Oz.

Perhaps the most challenging for Oz and her team was the master bedroom as the walls, floor and deiling were uneven. To create uniformity, soffits were created over the bed and entryway to frame the room; recessed lighting was added throughout. Oz used the view of Sunny Isles Beach as the backsplash and again brought in hues of grey, white and sky blue. The room is richly furnished in wenge and chocolate.

The eye is automatically drawn to two oversized [48×76] wenge framed beveled square mirrors from Eclectic Elements in Coral Gables. Other features include a white leather bed from Scan Design with a silk bedding by Bloomingdale’s, two custom oversized end tables made of wenge and acrylic with built-in lighting by Artefacto, a white ultra-suede custom love seat, a white leather and wenge chaise from Adriana Hoyos, a wenge wall unit and a one-of-a-kind silk turquoise and sand color rug.

Inspired by the view and colors of the ocean, this classic modern home showcases what great design and minimalism can do. “This is by far my favorite job.” said Oz. “I loved having the sweeping views as my canvas.”