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Assure was asked by a young couple to design clean functional interiors that incorporated indoor and outdoor spaces.
The project was a new construction in a family compound created with Assure’s input.
The clients and their growing family were to move from an apartment in Miami Beach to a large house which was tailored to their requirements. As part of life with young children the clients requested two separate family rooms and a playroom.
The husband from a tech background wanted a very smart home and Assure aimed to deliver this without sacrificing style. A home office needed to be flexible for both clients, an entrepreneur, and a fashion executive, to work from home as needed.
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The comfortable double height terrace can be seen from the entrance hall, living room and kitchen/family rooms which wrap around it. A combined seating area, dining and an outdoor kitchen with barbecue that also connects to the main kitchen via a glass door.
The large pool is surrounded by a keystone pool deck with the material echoed on the gazebo’s facade. More of a club than a gazebo, this building houses an upstairs gym and home cinema. There is a second outdoor kitchen and bar area for larger groups or for when the relatives in the rest of the compound join in.
Assure’s approach to design often channels the lifestyle of places such as Florida, California and especially Rio, Sao Paolo and Angra dos Reis in Brazil subtly blending indoors and outdoors. Structured planning, considered lighting, and special finishes create a finely detailed envelope for decoration.
Signature materials include white oak, walnut, natural stone, porcelain tiles and terrazzo selected to add warmth and visual interest. Great consideration is given to climate and appropriateness in response to each client’s needs.
The Entrance Hall opens from a private driveway via a massive pivot door revealing a generous space and tall glass doors to the terrace and garden beyond. The Colombian rug in copper and plantain fiber adds depth and texture while being practical for a high traffic area. On the contemporary credenza a collection of vessels and a photo realistic painting add drama to the room.
The light-filled living room, originally conceived as an open space, was divided by a wine wall at the client’s request for a more formal dining area. The glass wine cellar creates a separate dining room while maintaining a feeling of openness. The wall holds 200 bottles in a temperature-controlled environment.
The dining room seats eight to ten comfortably. Assure applied Malachite green suede to the ceiling, moldings, and walls to create an intimate and elegant environment for evening entertaining. The stripe wool & silk rug from the Rug Company adds a graphic pop and armchairs from Poltrona Frau inject tactile color leather which stands out against the dark walls.
Assure provided a full consulting package working with the architect, designing all the interiors including the kitchen, lighting, and sourcing. Modern interiors with warm elements come together in a fresh and welcoming way. Throughout the house, the Studio introduced an earthy palette with neutral hues, layering texture, and interest via tactile materials such as linen, boucle velvet and accent colors in greens and blues. These elements were conceived as part of a laidback and refined look.
Assure Interiors is a Miami-based practice specializing in residential projects across the US and the Caribbean region. Established by Carola Pimentel in 2000, the studio bridges modern and timeless design delivering highly personal interiors. Assure‘s visual language expressed through well-considered interior architecture, natural materials and subtle color schemes incorporates bespoke elements with contemporary art and collectible design.
Carola Pimentel, founder of Assure Interiors grew up in the Dominican Republic in a family of contemporary and Latin American art collectors. An enjoyment of art-filled homes as well as her parents’ involvement in the interiors and hospitality industries stimulated her interest in design. As an interior designer Carola excels at well-considered space planning intuitively combining beauty and functionality with a client’s lifestyle.
