The Smokey Barrel

This project was a transformation of a home in Parkland, Florida, where the clients sought to redesign their underutilized dining and living rooms to better fit their lifestyle. The dining room had become a cluttered space, a thoroughfare for family members to drop off items, rather than the welcoming area they desired. The clients loved wine and wanted a way to showcase their collection, but they also hated that the space was a pass-through to the rest of the house. They enjoyed entertaining and wanted the flow of the home to connect more directly to their newly renovated pool area. Additionally, as avid travelers, they wanted a space to display souvenirs and treasures from their trips.

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To better suit their needs, we reworked the entryway, closing off the old access point to the rest of the house. This allowed us to create a more functional and inviting space, eliminating the cluttered, non-useful feeling the room had previously. We designed a custom bar and shelving unit that reached up to the 18-foot ceiling, incorporating a wine fridge to store their extensive collection. The new bar area became the focal point of the room, a perfect place to entertain guests and enjoy drinks. On the opposite side of the room, we created a cigar bar-inspired lounge area with four luxurious brown leather chairs, offering a cozy yet stylish space for intimate gatherings. A custom shelving unit was built to display their travel mementos, with lighting integrated to highlight the pieces.

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The same stone used on the island was also incorporated into the shelving, creating a seamless design flow. At the top of the shelving unit, we installed a decorative mirror that, when activated, reveals a hidden TV. This clever feature allowed the clients to enjoy watching sports and other events during parties, without sacrificing the elegance and class of the space.

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This $150,000 renovation met the clients' needs perfectly. It transformed a space that had been underutilized into a vibrant, functional area for adult entertaining. With the kids growing up and leaving the nest, the clients now had a beautiful, sophisticated setting for enjoying their passions—wine, travel, and entertaining—while seamlessly connecting the indoors with their gorgeous outdoor pool area. The clients were thrilled with the results, and the design truly reflected their love for entertaining and their unique lifestyle.

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