Inside a Serene, One-of-a-Kind Residence on Miami’s Exclusive Fisher Island
Miami’s Fisher Island is a prestigious and insular enclave just below the tip of South Beach that’s known for its genteel resort environment and A-list residents. Most of the island’s residences are condos but a rare home, the only beachfront single-family house on the island, provides its owners with a singular retreat. The owner, who has a background in interior design, took the lead on creating her dream home. To do this, she engaged Miami-based architecture and design studio Light on White. The result was a collaborative effort between the two.
In addition to the owner, Jarosz Architects was involved with the architecture, while the Light On White, assisted with the interior architecture and design. And since Fisher Island has a strict architectural protocols that requires the exteriors of every structure to reflect Mediterranean styling, the challenge was to blend this Mediterranean detailing with cool, contemporary interiors in a seamless, sophisticated way. The owner and her family loved the lifestyle that Fisher Island offered them, and she had a dream of a spectacular beach house in Miami.
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Having started work on the project in 2018, it took several years to complete due to the time it took to obtain the necessary approvals and the fact that Fisher Island is only accessible by boat, meaning it was no easy feat hauling the materials. Brion says that any project that would take two years to complete on the mainland would take roughly five years if you’re building on Fisher Island. However, Brion says, the family was dedicated, as they knew it was their forever home.
“The owner wanted it to feel extremely serene; she doesn’t really like patterns or bright colors, and she wanted it to feel very timeless,” Brion explains, adding that Light on White’s design philosophy is simple, luxurious, and innovative. Simple yet elegant, the firm is known for its bespoke design elements and use of natural materials.
The home has total of eight bedrooms and seven bathrooms. Upon entering the home, you’re greeted with a tranquil entry foyer that leads to the main living space, awash in shades of gray and white. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors connect directly to a covered terrace with oversized Mediterranean-style arches that frame the ocean views. The nearby kitchen features warm wood cabinetry, aged brass hardware, a black quartzite center island, white marble countertops, and an airy dining space overlooking the ocean.
The main level also features a serene office, complete with custom millwork, a chic powder room, a moody library, and a formal dining room. A monochromatic family room, designed for watching TV and relaxed lounging, the family room has a darker palette of black and deep blues that contrast from the rest of the home’s neutral hues.
“It’s a very spacious and purist home, which allowed us to really let the beauty of the natural materials and neutral color palette for itself,” she says. “We incorporated some strong lighting fixtures and brought in some geometric shapes that acted as focal points for the interiors. The home has incredible symmetry and a great flow.”
The bedrooms, including the children’s rooms, are filtered throughout the first and second levels. The sumptuous primary suite features its own private entrance that leads to a generously sized sitting room with a marble fireplace. The primary bedroom features a custom bed and nightstands, a custom sofa, and white marble table lamps. Despite the neutral color palette, there are rich materials throughout the home. Finally, there is a sauna and a gym with a Pilates reformer, treadmill, and other exercise equipment. From the backyard, the home has a private pathway that leads directly to the beach.
Brion included furniture and lighting pieces from iconic brands, such as Christian Liaigre, Apparatus Studio, Fernando Mastrangelo, Stephen Antonson, Allied Maker, Herman Miller, RH, Ralph Lauren, and more.
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