Home & Garden: Jewels on the Bay

Date: January 23, 2013
by: Rachel S. O'Hara | Staff Photographer

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Morris house, 361 S. Blvd. of the Presidents. Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara.

Brigid Saah used a porcelain tile made to look like marble inside the master bathroom.

The Marrrâ��s family room was redesigned by Holly Dennis. Dennis added contemporary furnishings combined with iconic modern classics to give the room a fresh feel.

Deborah Marr added a suspended ceiling light, Discocoâ�� by Marset, to add glittering reflections in the kitchen.

The cabana bathroom, redesigned by Tracce Murphy, features fun wallpaper with a black background and pops of pink, gray and blue in the design.

Two beautiful homes on Lido Key are being featured as the designer showhouses for the 18th annual Jewels on the Bay. The annual event benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee and Sarasota counties.

The two homes featured in the tour boast different architectural styles and features. The Morris home is a 6,400-square-foot Mediterranean-style home, for which 16 spaces were redesigned by 12 designers. The Marr home is a 5,500-square-foot ranch-style home, for which 14 spaces were redesigned by 12 designers.

Though many designers took part in the event, they made sure to make a point to work together to give the rooms a cohesive style for better flow.

IF YOU GO
Jewels on the Bay Designer Showcase
Benefiting: Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota and Manatee counties
When: Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.; through Feb. 17.
Where: Lido Key, 361 and 439 S. Blvd. of the Presidents
Cost: $20
Info: Visit designershowhousesarasota.com