DESIGNED TO A TEEA Palette Of Cream And Indigo Blue Blends

With Warm Woods To Inspire A Golf Lover’s Vacation Paradise In Jupiter’s Exclusive Bear’s Club

ABOVE: The graceful tone of this stunning vacation home in theprestigious Bear’s Club in Jupiter, Fla., paints a French Chateau-stylepicture outfitted in an antique-white facade and black shutters.

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INTERIOR DESIGN Lorraine Rogers-Bolton, Rogers Design Group, Palm Beach Gardens, FLDESIGN CONSULTANTS Ken Weitz, Vintage Buildingand Design, Delray Beach, FL, and Glen Santayana, Santayana Architectural Design, Inc., Coral Springs, FLARCHITECTURE Scott Disher, Architectural Studio, Inc.,Palm Beach Gardens, FLBUILDER Steve Romanowski, Vintage Estates at the Bear’s Club LLC, Jupiter, FLLANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, Jeff Houghtaling, JBD Design, Inc., Lake Worth, FLTEXT Heather L. SchreckengastPHOTOGRAPHY Argonaut Architectural, Jupiter, FL

WITH HOMES IN NEW YORK AND LONDON, IT’S NO WONDERthe owners of this sprawling 10,000-square-foot manse set their sites on The Bear’s Clubin Jupiter, Fla., when they decided to build their dream golf getaway.

The Bear’s Club, a world-class golf and club experience that boasts unparalleled privacyand luxurious amenities, is one of the southeast’s most prestigious golf course communities.“The husband is a very serious golfer,” interior designer Lorraine Rogers-Bolton says.

“He envisioned great public spaces for entertaining and comfortable guestrooms thatwould accommodate friends visiting for a weekend round of golfing.”

The owners commissioned Rogers-Bolton, and architect and general contractor KenWeitz simultaneously after viewing a few of their projects in The Bear’s Club. To gaina better sense of the couple’s lifestyle and the nuances of their design aesthetic, thedesigner flew to the couple’s Connecticut home. Throughout the process, the ownersremained hands-off, entrusting Rogers-Bolton and her team to create an environment thatexpressed their love of simple, refined elegance, but with a South Florida sensibility.

A strong and graceful design with classic symmetry defines the interior style and theexterior architecture of the home. Built from the ground up, the French Chateau-inspiredestate features an array of indulgences such as individual his-and-her studies, amedia room, an exercise pavilion and an outdoor cabana. “We worked hand-in-hand

ABOVE: A tête-à-tête sofa from Kravet pairs with Hickory Chair’s French modern accent chairs in the living room,where Patty Madden’s metallic wall covering and Romo’s gray-and-white-striped silk sheers lend eleganceand verve. Atop a pedestal, artist Anne Mimi Sammis’ bronze sculpture, Embrace of Life, strikes an inviting pose.

“WE NEVER REPEAT THE SAME DESIGN ELEMENT IN ANOTHER HOME,”INTERIOR DESIGNER LORRAINE ROGERS-BOLTON SAYS. “IT’S AS IF OUR CLIENTS ARE PURCHASING AN ORIGINAL PAINTING.”

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In the elegant two-story entry, a centerpedestal table flanked by twin benches,cushioned in an embroidered velvetfrom Zimmer+Rohde, welcomes guests.

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with the builder consulting onevery aspect of the front and rearelevations, as well as the interior,”Rogers-Bolton says. “A dedicatedteam approach led to a great result.”

Interiors outfitted in walnut andebonized woods in hues of cream,gray and indigo blue give way tospectacular pool and golf courseviews. Throughout, a unique blendof custom designs, newer pieces anditems from the owners’ personalcollection lend a one-of-a-kind feel.

A step inside the dramatic two-story entry reveals a round pedestaltable that centers the space oppositea French door with intricate ironscrollwork. Beyond that, thesophisticated living room reflectsthe couple’s desire for an area witha simple conversation grouping.Here, a custom silk area ruggrounds lightly scaled furnishings,including Kravet’s tufted tête-à-tête.Overhead, the elegant hand-blownMurano-glass chandelier, casts aglow upon a trio of arched windowsthat lend architectural interest.Artwork by Chinese artist Wei Jia,displayed on Patty Madden’s silverygray wall covering, catches the eyewith a pop of color.

LEFT: A walnut wood wall creates a statement inthe family room, where Italmond armchairs cladin Norbar’s indigo blue fabric sit in strikingcomplement. “We paneled an entire wall forarchitectural significance rather than crafting atypical entertainment center,” the designer says.

The use of a neutral palette throughout the home lends graceful sophistication, and blends well with warm walnut wood to convey an

elegant and relaxed impression.

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ABOVE: Palacek’s cane-back barstools pull up to a custom-designed walnut island that contains the wife’scookbook collection. Hinkley’s stylish pendants illuminate the stacked Calacatta marble countertop.

In the casual dining room, anebonized-wood Swaim table andFicks Reed’s rattan dining chairs,cushioned in Duralee’s bold,flame-stitched motif, create anintimate vignette that overlooksthe pool and sculpture gardens.

From the living space, the dark-stained walnut flooring flows through to thefamily room, where ivory, cream and deep blue hues wrap furnishings tocounter rich wood cabinetry and paneling. Designed with relaxation andentertaining in mind, the room features a woven-linen sofa and companion clubchairs dressed in a striped brushed cotton. Nearby, a custom cocktail table’sbleached ash-wood base traverses to create two cozy nooks that conceal a pair ofbamboo-framed Hickory Chair stools. Walnut wood dresses a custom-designedentertainment center that spans one wall, while stately mesh-wood valancestop French doors on another.

The original design of the dining room proved too formal for the owners whodesired a space with relaxed furnishings and an outdoor view. “We turned the formaldining room into a fabulous study for the wife and created a sunlit dining room justoff the kitchen,” Rogers-Bolton says. Inspired by the West Indies, dining chairscushioned in a flame-stitched fabric center walls of windows that provide theperfect view of the pool.

A study in contrasts, the sparkling chef’s kitchen is equipped with an arrayof gourmet spices and oils, the wife’s extensive cookbook collection and the

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On the loggia, twin Lane Venture sofas form a socialgrouping near a Brown Jordan dining table set fora midday brunch. Just beyond, a bronze sculpture,The Bather by Joe McDonnell, lounges poolside.

SOURCESFront ExteriorPavers - Hanson Paver Products, Inc., Pompano Beach, FLStreet lamp and sconces - Troy Lighting, City of Industry, CAWindows - CGI Windows & Doors, Miami, FLDoors - Hurd Windows and Doors, Medford, WILiving RoomSofa - Kravet, Bethpage, NY

Accent pillow fabric - Kravet, Bethpage, NY, andRomo, Chagrin Falls, OHChairs and occasional table - Hickory ChairFurniture Co., Hickory, NCCushion fabric - Pollack from Donghia, Inc.,DCOTA, Dania Beach, FLChandelier - New Metal Crafts, Chicago, ILSconce - Visual Comfort & Co., Houston, TXWall covering - Patty Madden from KorosealInterior Products Group, Fairlawn, OH

Drapery fabric - Romo, Chagrin Falls, OHArea rug - Comeran International Carpets,Delray Beach, FL Flooring - Absolute Hardwood Flooring, West Palm Beach, FLEntryBenches and urn - Owners’ Collection Bench fabric - Zimmer + Rohde, AmmonHickson, Inc., DCOTA, Dania Beach, FL Table - Artifacts International, Chula Vista, CA

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most up-to-date, state-of-the-art appliances. Ivory enamel cabinetry and marble countertopshighlighted by dark wood flooring provide the perfect counterpoint to a sleek, modernstainless steel backsplash.

Just outside, a walkway colonnade leads to the exercise pavilion and a loggia. A pair ofmatching sofas on the loggia sit covered in Perennial’s fabric from David Sutherland.Beneath a coffered ceiling with walnut-stained inlay, an eclectic collection of iron andwicker patio furnishings set the perfect scene for entertaining al fresco. As gentle palm treesframe the tranquil pool and relaxation takes hold, it becomes crystal clear why the ownerschose to build their dream home in The Bear’s Club — it truly is a golfer’s paradise, found.

Pedestal - Decorative Crafts, Greenwich, CT Long sconces - Fine Art Lamps, Miami, FL Small wall sconces - Nulco, Cordesign Lighting &Fan, Inc., Jupiter, FL Doors, railing and scrollwork - Vintage Building &Design, Delray Beach, FL Flooring fabricated by Doug Stephenson Tile & Marble, Hobe Sound, FL Floral - Love Garden, Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Family RoomSofa - Stewart, Brian Austin Collection, DCOTA,Dania Beach, FLSofa fabric - Kravet, Bethpage, NYAccent pillow fabric - Ralph Lauren Home,Norbar Fabrics, Boca Raton, FL, and Kravet,Bethpage, NYAccent table - Speer Collectables, Kennesaw, GABlue armchairs - Italmond Furniture, Sun Valley, CAFabric - Norbar Fabrics, Boca Raton, FL

Striped armchairs and stools - Hickory ChairFurniture, Co., Hickory, NCStriped armchair fabric - Robert Allen Group,Inc., Gaffney, SCCabinetry and cocktail table - Custom designed byRogers Design Group, Palm Beach Gardens, FL Cabinetry fabricated by Wood King Cabinets,Boynton Beach, FLCocktail table fabricated by Architectural Detailsand Woodworking, West Palm Beach, FL

Floor lamp - Visual Comfort, & Co.,Houston, TXTable lamps - The Natural Light, Panama City, FLDrapery fabric - Arabel Fabrics,Inc., North Miami Beach, FLArea rug - Design Materials, Inc.,Kansas City, KSDining RoomDining table - Swaim, Inc.,High Point, NCDining chairs - Ficks Reed,Cincinnati, OHFabric - Duralee Fabrics Ltd, Bay Shore, NYDrapery fabric - Arabel Fabrics, Inc.,North Miami Beach, FL Chandelier - Corbett, CordesignLighting, Jupiter, FLKitchenBreakfast bar and shelving - ClassicKitchen & Bath, Coconut Creek, FLCountertops, backsplash and wall treatment - Doug Stephenson Tile& Marble, Inc., Hobe Sound, FLBarstools - Palecek, JudithNorman, DCOTA, Dania Beach, FLFabric - Finascot, The WalfabCompany, North Miami Beach, FLCabinetry - Classic Kitchen & Bath, Coconut Creek, FLPendant lighting - Hinkley Lighting,Cordesign Lighting, Inc., Jupiter, FLLoggia/Pool AreaPool - Florida Pool Corporation Fort Lauderdale, FLWicker sofa, loveseat and accenttable - Lane Venture, Conover, NCCushion fabric and pillow fabric - Perennials, David Sutherland,DCOTA, Dania Beach, FLDining table - Brown Jordan,DCOTA, Dania Beach, FL Chairs - Walter’s Wicker, Inc.,Teterboro, NJCushion fabric - Sunbrella, ArabelFabrics, Inc., North Miami Beach, FLFan - Casablanca, CordesignLighting, Jupiter, FLLanterns - Hinkley Lighting, Inc.,Avon Lake, OHStone wall and decking - WalkerZanger, Inc., Coconut Creek, FLThroughoutMillwork, recessed lighting and flooring - Vintage Building & Design,Delray Beach, FLWindow treatments fabricated byGK Window Treatments, Inc.,Pompano Beach, FL

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