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Colorful design
ideas for
refreshing your
He wanted his $85 million ‘palace’ adorned in real gold.
Instead he got gold-colored paint, he claims
By Larry Barszewski
SUN SENTINEL
A palatial South Florida oceanfront
mansion features gold on the front
gates, the circular banister, the handrails,
the entry doors, the crown mold-
home this season
ing and kitchen cabinets. But in many
places, it’s paint — not real gold leaf, the
owner claims in a lawsuit.
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pleasing way to customize the spaces in
The gilding work on Le Palais Royal
your home.
was “haphazardly and deceivingly done
If you are looking to elegantly redesign
the spaces in your home, consider
“Color selection is one of the first ways
in certain areas with imitation gold-colored
paint rather than leafing with actu-
I create visual interest in any neutral
taking your cues from the latest trends
al gold content,” the suit against the contractor
alleges. The gilding was supposed
in the luxury market. Neutral color palettes
and soft, soothing shades, such as
space,” says Tracey Amadio of Porch
Daydreamer Design Blog, who lists sapphire,
turquoise, dusty pink and laven-
to have at a minimum 22-karat gold leafing,
owner Robert Pereira’s suit says.
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gray, taupe and cream are on the rise
among today’s luxury homes and adding
touches of color will help personalize To add a splash of color to your neutral
The entryway of Le Palais Royal, which features 11 bedrooms, 19 bathder
as popular color choices this spring.
The company has filed a suit of its own,
saying Pereira hasn’t paid $556,000 still
these spaces.
settings, try these design ideas.
rooms, 465 feet of beachfront and the first-ever IMAX theater contracted
owed for the faux marble paint job it did
“Neutral color schemes are versatile, • Refresh home accessories: Home accents,
such as throw pillows, blankets
on columns and pilasters at the Hillsboro
Beach estate — under construction
for private use, is the subject of a lawsuit.
sophisticated and best of all, easy to
live with,” says James Thomas, senior and rugs, are items that can be quickly
by eating into the marble-tiled flooring.” grand construction and renovation project”
for eight years — that was valued at $85
product designer for residential lighting updated and therefore more trend-centric.
These items are guaranteed to add
appraiser in May.
Atelier’s suit, filed in New York state on the property since 2005, “sparing no
PHOTO | PORCH DAYDREAMER DESIGN BLOG million by the Broward County property
manufacturer Progress Lighting.
court, says it did the work requested, expense to design, construct and decorate
But design experts point out that adding
carefully selected accessories and Additionally, Tracey says more and islands and bathroom cabinets.
homes that have a higher value because stiffed on the final payments it was owed. went along well until Pereira did not make
a pop of color to the room.
over white for accent furniture, kitchen While there are some South Florida made changes that Pereira wanted and got a palatial estate.” It says the relationship
home accents in bolder colors can be a more designers are choosing rich hues • Update an accent wall with wallpaper:
Wallpaper is making a comeback to the value of the building itself.
of the land they sit on, none come close The suit says it has been engaged “in a the final payments owed in mid-2017.
in a big way. There are lots of fun patterns
and colors to explore. Incorporate four half-baths, an IMAX theater, a $4
It has 11 bedrooms, 15 full bathrooms,
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garage for up to 10 cars.
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• Incorporate mixed metals: Mixed Pereira’s suit in Broward Circuit
metals are also emerging as a way to Court says he paid New York-based Atelier
Premiere Inc. more than $10 million
bring dimension and interest to a home’s
color palette. This look can be achieved for the gilding work, the faux marble
For 30 years, we at Martel Real Estate
through mixing fixtures with different treatment of the exterior columns and
— but complementary — finishes. other work on the mansion.
have been helping our customers
“Many of our new lighting offerings Besides the spots missing the gold
showcase dual finishes or mixed metal leafing, the suit says the contractors did
buy and sell homes.
accents that really punch up the look of not consistently apply varnish that was
a fixture, which would be an eye-catching
addition to a neutral color scheme,” and maintain the gold leafing itself.”
“needed to preserve the ultimate luster
Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer
says Thomas. “We’ve had really good visual
success with Antique Bronze and erty, which at one time was on the mar-
Previous advertisements for the prop-
or a seasoned investor, we’ll guide you
Brass combinations. Also, some of our ket for $159 million, claimed it contained
through the entire process.
newer designs feature a combination more than $3 million in gold leafing.
of Antique Nickel and Brushed Nickel, As for the faux marble columns, the
to offer visual interest with a pairing of suit says the crews “did not perform the
matte and shiny finishes.”
intricate painting techniques” required.
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images, collections and project ideas for million alone, the suit said.
every budget, style and space.
The painted columns and the gold leafing
are already beginning to peel on the
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