With each turn in this ocean front condo in Oceana, Key Biscayne, views of ocean and blue sky change, mix and match as they would with the twist of a kaleidoscope. However, here, the lens comes in the form of oversized windows and sliders that frame the beautiful natural setting.

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Credit for the design throughout the home goes to Luciana Fragali, CEO and Owner of Design Solutions. Her assignment to create a comfortable home for a Brazilian newcomer and her two children was a breeze, so to speak, thanks to a lot of group thinking, which included the homeowners.

In just one year, Fragali and the team at Design Solutions were able to complete the design, renovation and staging of two individual units into one contemporary dream home, which adds up to a total of 6,000 sq ft. After all, this residence is comprised of two combined penthouse units.

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The client was introduced to Fragali through mutual friends. The design took off from there.

"There are amazing beach homes in Brazil and she wanted to have a home here that would feel the same way - a house that would be contemporary, cozy and not pretentious," said Fragali. "It needed to be a place her kids could play with friends without worry, and still be an appropriate setting for entertaining."

This certainly implies a fine line design-wise, but by all accounts, Fragali and the Design Solutions team nailed it.

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At first, the client just wanted to combine both penthouse units, keep the same structure and incorporate some millwork.

"The she got more and more excited about the home and wanted to do more and more," said Fragali.

Although the remodel was dramatic, it was well well-planned. Various floor plans were produced by Fragali, who has a background in architecture. After plenty of communication and several meetings with the clients, a singular vision was agreed upon and all worked out to lay out the final plan. From the very beginning, the client realized she was part of the team.

According to Fragali, “She went to the site every day and purchased the specified materials. This was the smoothest project I’ve worked on. Whenever there was an issue, we sat down together and solved it.”

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New rooms include a grandiose foyer, the maid’s quarters, a playroom and family room, a spa-inspired master bath, a spacious and functional master closet, as well as a brand new chef’s kitchen by MiaCucina. For furnishings, Fragali focused on durable materials in a neutral color palette. She chose mystery white marble flooring with oversize tiles for living areas, white oak for the bedroom and closet floors and porcelain tiles for the bathrooms.

The idea was to create cozy spaces by furnishing layouts and introducing color and patterns in pillows, art and decorative accessories. Fragali also designed a custom-made, stunningly elaborate wooden pivot entry door, as well as built-ins, including the dining room buffet, family room television wall and a dramatic bronze mirrored with LED lighting wall niche behind the living room.

“There are hidden LEDs on top of the niche. So at night, when the lights are on, it washes over the bronze mirror and illuminates it.”

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In the kitchen, sleek new cabinetry gives off an ultra-contemporary vibe and adds visual interest. Today, luxury homes are only as valuable as the kitchens found within. Fragali opted for a calcatta gold marble countertops with a matching slabbed ranged hood, Subzero and Wolf appliances, matte lacquer Bianco Ghiaccio finishes, and Castagno wood for the breakfast top and cover system.

With minimal orientation and flat surfaces, the style is intentionally non-traditional. "This is the future of design," said Fragali.

By the end of the project, these two separate units became one single bright and easy-to-live-in space that lives up to those dreamy kaleidoscopic views.

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To learn more about Luciana Fragali's work and book the Design Solutions team for an upcoming project, CLICK HERE.

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Dolly Lenz presents

Fabulous loft living in a premier Chelsea pre-war condominium. This expansive one-bedroom with separate home office features an oversized great room perfect for entertaining with soaring ceilings, open gourmet kitchen outfitted with a stunning waterfall island & top-of-the-line appliances, and a wall of oversized windows that bathe the space in sunlight.

Off the living area, the spacious east-facing primary bedroom is an ideal retreat with an en-suite 5-piece bathroom with soaking tub & dual vanities as well as multiple closets. The home also features a luxurious home office/guest room with custom built-ins that is the perfect setting for remote work.  Further enhancements to this luxury loft include a 2nd full bathroom, custom privacy shutters, refinished ebony wood floors and a washer/dryer.

The Heywood is a boutique luxury condominium building originally built in 1914 and converted to condos in 2006. Amenities include a 24-hour doorman, full-time super, and a furnished roof deck. The Heywood is conveniently located to great restaurants and shops, the West Chelsea gallery district, the Hudson River Park, Chelsea Piers, Hudson Yards as well as a Highline entrance only one block away!

Address: 263 Ninth Avenue - 7A New York, NY 10001

Price: $1,995,000

For more information, please contact Dolly Lenz at 917- 885-9169 or dlenz@dollylenz.com

Dolly Lenz is the exclusive agent representing the West Village, New York real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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