A Delray Beach Home Channels Historic Florida

Hand-painted tiles by Mexican Tile Designs adorn the front walls of a Delray Beach home by architect Randall Stofft, designer Jennifer Knowles and general contractor Terry Cudmore; the look was inspired by the work of early-20th-century architect Addison Mizner, which was an important factor for homeowner Melissa Schechter. The front door is by Jeld-Wen.

In the entryway, Knowles commissioned a local artisanal company, Belt, to forge the large, wrought-iron chandelier, that, along with the iron balustrade by South Florida Stairs, was influenced by Mizner's designs. Knowles re-covered the owners' existing sofa in a Schumacher fabric, and the stairs and main-level flooring are brushed and tumbled limestone from Opustone.

Hand-hewn pecky cypress ceilings crown the family room, which Knowles furnished with a custom sectional in Cowtan & Tout fabric, a Hickory Chair armchair in a Jane Churchill velvet and a leather ottoman. She then designed a richly hued statement rug, fabricated by Artistic Looms, using early-20th-century patterns as a reference. The chandelier is by Visual Comfort & Co., the linen drapery fabric is Schumacher with a Samuel & Sons trim, and the artwork is Out of the Mist by Richard Johnson, acquired through Addison Gallery.

A custom hood by Copper Kitchen Specialists anchors the kitchen, where Knowles designed and Classic Kitchens of South Florida fabricated the cabinetry and island. The honed black granite island counter from Marble of the World resembles basalt, Knowles says, and is accompanied by J. Douglas barstools. The light fixtures are Visual Comfort & Co.

Knowles chose Athena quartzite from Marble of the World for the kitchen's perimeter counters and backsplash. The Roman shade was made from a Larsen linen, and the hardware is by Ashley Norton from Millers Elegant Hardware.

A wall in the dining room features Skip to the Good Part by Casey Matthews from Addison Gallery; it hangs over a console by Formations. The sconces are by Ironware International through Jerry Pair, the chandelier is by Currey & Company, and the parquet-topped dining table is by Century.

The dining room was decorated around Melissa's collection of Czarist Russian china. Roman shades in a Manuel Canovas fabric pick up the china's scarlet and lilac accents, as does the cherry chenille by Colefax and Fowler that covers the Hickory Chair chairs.

In the office, a vintage mosaic surround by Tiffany Studios anchors the fireplace, which was fabricated by Suncoast Stone. The desk is vintage, the light fixture is Currey & Company, and the rug is by Surya. Solace and Nourishment by Sharon Kingston graces the wall, while shelving, fabricated by Classic Kitchens of South Florida, displays Melissa's collections of English tea caddies.

The bathroom adjoining the exercise room is a nod to Mizner's Moroccan-style leanings, Knowles says, as evidenced in the Currey & Company light fixture and the mirror by Mirror Image Home. Knowles designed the vanity, which was fabricated by Classic Kitchens of South Florida, and the accent tiles are from Country Floors.

The homeowners "like the look of an all-wood bed," Knowles says, so she chose a four-poster bed and a complementary nightstand from Hickory White for the master bedroom. The wall lamp is by Visual Comfort & Co.

Knowles designed everything in the home--especially the floors and fabrics--to stand up to the owners' dogs. In the sitting area of the master bedroom, the homeowners' armchairs flank a vintage accent table before a wall of windows that looks out to the pool. The hardwood flooring is from Designer Floors.

Knowles refurbished 19th-century lanterns that Melissa found as salvage from a New England church; they now hang in the loggias off the family room and master bedroom. Randall Stofft Architects designed the pool, which was fabricated by South Florida Pools, while landscape architect Maureen Smith designed the pool patio and planting layout.