Jill and Eric Kalin wanted to create a home where their children could visit comfortably. Now encompassing what they envisioned, the two-story Vero Beach Estates subdivision home’s solid, green double doors open to an elegant, modern floorplan.
The Kalins leaned into California contemporary, shares Jill, who was able to complement clean lines and a white palette with rich woods and a variety of dynamic tiles to add warmth to the home and create an overall casual, yet curated style that doesn’t detract from the indoor/outdoor lifestyle.
According to Vero News, Something that stands out in Jill’s mind is the initial impact of walking into the communal living space and taking in the view through the doors across the back of the house.
“You walk in our front door and can see all the way through to the back. It’s awesome to sit at night and watch the trees through the Palladian windows out back. You can sit there, look out at the pool and see the sky,” says Jill.
With 17-foot ceilings in the main living area, you can appreciate the Palladian windows on both ends of the space, which houses the dining room, living room and a powder room. You can also really absorb the impact of the gas fireplace and the contrast of the dark wood treads on the curved staircase leading to the second floor, which lends the room a dramatic touch.
To the right, an island with a wine cooler – perfect for entertaining – sits just inside an opening in the wall, creating a division between the family gathering spaces and the galley kitchen.