Best Vertical Living Winners: Michael Abrams Interiors, Twenty9 Inc.
Michael Abrams Interiors elevates an uninspired Gold Coast highrise condo into a seriously stunning residence.
In the living room, a Parkview daybed from Anees Furniture & Design, Konekt’s Thing 3 ottoman, and Elan Atelier’s Sancho bronze stool come together to create a chic, comfortable setting, while artwork by Di Li Feng adds a pop of color.
A Holly Hunt Peso dining table complemented by Baker Kukio side chairs creates a stylish and refined breakfast room.
In the entry hall, a white gold Porter Romana Blossom ceiling light and table from Jiun Ho combine to create a welcoming space.
The Clients
For interior designer Michael Abrams and one of his clients, what began with a serendipitous introduction has evolved into a highly successful partnership. When a family friend introduced the Greenhills to Michael Abrams Interiors back in 2015, it seemed like fate had stepped in, leading to the stunning transformation of their North Shore home. Now, that creative relationship has resulted in another exciting project: the redesign of their high-rise condo on the 51st floor of an exclusive Gold Coast building. “After a walk-through of their lakefront home in Highland Park, we hugged and knew it was kismet that we had met,” says Abrams. “We had such a successful and fun collaboration that when they purchased the condo, they were giddy with excitement that we would be working together again.”
A Maia ruched swivel armchair and Gordon International Kimera Hi- Back armchair elegantly frame a custom Ferrell Mittman desk by Berman Rosetti, bringing a sophisticated vibe to the study.
The Project
The clients wanted a city home that replicated the luxurious environment and warmth of their Highland Park home—no small feat given that the condo was built as a modernist white box with minimal architectural details. Notes Abrams, “Two very important things were transforming the primary bathroom and capturing additional adjacent space to create an enormous primary closet.”
Greystoke floor tile from The Fine Line creates a sophisticated foundation in the primary bathroom.
The Detail
“After establishing a trusting and respected working relationship, the client let us do what we do best and encouraged us to “push their limits,”” explains Abrams. “Knowing they had an appreciation for the finer things in life, we curated only the best when making presentations.” The stark white walls of the main areas of the home were were transformed with Venetian plaster and a milk finish, thanks to a collaboration with Simes Studios. Luxurious textiles and hand-made wallcoverings enhanced the bedrooms, bathrooms and study, and the foyer was given a striking entrance featuring eglomise panels and custom millwork.
In the dining room, a Porta Romana Lartigue oval chandelier hangs gracefully above chairs covered in Dedar’s Mezzaluna fabric in Angel Blue, while a Shibori rug by SHIIR Rugs in Midori completes the elegant ensemble.
The Outcome
“[The clients] were beyond thrilled with the outcome and that this new home was a true reflection of them,” shares Abrams. Adds Sean Freeman, president of Highland Park-based construction company Twenty9, Inc., who was enlisted to work on this project, “We are proud that our entire crew brought it 100% every day in every way to help create the home the clients deserved and the design team imagined.”
A Goldie waterfall bench with bolster pillows by Bradley blends seamlessly with Tufenkian’s Aventine rug for a contemporary look.
Design Details
TypeHigh-rise condo
LocationGold Coast
BuildersTwenty9, Inc.twenty9inc.com
Interior DesignMichael Abrams Interiorsmichaelabrams.com
MillworkModern Millwork Innovations815.519.6976
MillworkRose Custom Cabinetryrosecustom.com
PlasterworkSimes Studiosimesstudios.com
PaintersNew Order Decoratingneworderdecorating.com
Resources
Anees Furniture & DesignDaybed in living roomaneesupholstery.com
Baird’s Drapery Services, Inc.Window coverings throughoutbairdsdrapery.com
BradleyBench in primary bedroombradleyusa.com
Ferrell MittmanDesk in studyferrellmittman.com
The Fine LineFlooring and tile in primary bathroomfinelinetile.com
Northern Wide PlankVarious flooringnorthernwideplank.com
Oscar IsberianRugs in family room and studyisberian.com
Phillip JeffriesWallpaper in secondary bedroom and studyphillipjeffries.com
Pooja PittieArt in family roompoojapittie.com
Porter RomanaVarious lightingportaromana.com
