Here is the porch for our client in Bermuda. The doors from the living room fold back completely to open up on to the porch. They client wanted plenty of comfortable seating (there is more you cannot see in this photo) as they have family that visits a lot and they spend much of their time out there. With mild winters, a firepit is a great addition. And what a view!
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We have some beautiful new watercolors in our Jacksonville Beach store. We love using them in large groups, or even individually in small spaces. For more information, pricing or to order, please contact Mrs. Howard in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
Mrs. Howard Jacksonville Beach, FL
2400 Third Street South Suite #304
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
904-241-1980
thebeachstore@jmhoward.net
Question: What is your preferred material for fireplace surrounds?
Phoebe's Answer: We love mantles - Jim and I often buy antique mantles when abroad, and we also design mantles for clients. The type of mantle dictates whether you need a surround. If the mantle is wood, you have to have a stone surround for fire safety. If the mantle itself is stone, you can skip the surround, which we sometimes do. The other time the surround material is not important is if you are designing a non-working fireplace. Often, but not always, we design surrounds to be eight inches on the top and on each side. For the actual surround material, we like to use slate, marble or another kind of solid colored stone. Every once in a while, we use brick, too. Here are some examples:
This is the master bedroom in the client's Bermuda house. Their only requests were to make it relaxing and to not hide the view. We kept the room spare and simple so the focus would be on the water. They often open the doors to the porch right outside. A reading chair adds a comfortable spot to land. Take a look:
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We recently received this lovely sofa with nailhead trim. A bit masculine, but very versatile in style. We love it. Have a look:
For more information, pricing or to order, please contact:
Mrs. Howard
4128 Herschel Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32210
904-387-1202
jmhinteriors@jmhoward.net
