Home Showhouse (continued)

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Deddens chose a watery palette for the master bedroom. "It's restful and serene, and the color changes from blue to green to gray, depending on the light," she says. The custom-made built-in captain's bed furthers the nautical theme. For a cozy feel underfoot, the designer specified a soft inset carpet surrounded by a hardwood border. Floor-to-ceiling windows are fitted with shades that rise from the bottom. They filter light (which also keeps fabrics from fading) and provide privacy.

The master bathroom features his-and-hers vanities and walk-in closets separated by a deep soaking tub and a two-person, walk-in shower. "We took another cue from the Romans with the sunken shower," Mouen says. The spalike oasis continues outside with a private covered terrace shaded gracefully by tall bamboo.

The stately home occupies a prominent corner lot. With pediments, tall columns, and outdoor pavilions, the facade makes use of elements from many familiar styles. "Clearly, it's influenced by classical architecture, but it's not a literal interpretation," Mouen says. Contrasting touches—the standing-seam metal roof, natural wood, and louvered doors and shutters—are reminiscent of Old Florida and the Caribbean.

Like the floor plan, the construction was also tailored to the climate. A concrete frame was topped with white stucco, a preferred method in the tropics, to insulate the house from the heat and stand strong against driving rain.

Deep roof overhangs all around and a prominent entry portico—supported by cypress-wood columns—shade the windows from intense summer sun, and the reflective metal roof keeps the attic space cool.

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