In the primary bedroom, a Gustaf Westman mirror reflects views of the custom bed and Drop It Modern wallpaper, illuminated by Matthew McCormick pendants.
In the primary bedroom, a Gustaf Westman mirror reflects views of the custom bed and Drop It Modern wallpaper, illuminated by Matthew McCormick pendants.

April 14, 2022

Words: Jesse Dorris

Photography: Andy Gallacher

IG Workshop Plays With Texture in a Bal Harbour, Miami Home

When influencer Jenny Berger and her husband approached Miami’s IG Workshop to make their Bal Harbour 4,500-square-foot, five-bedroom new build into a home, they weren’t necessarily thinking cozy. “They love spending time at the Four Seasons Hotel at the Surf Club in nearby Surfside,” says firm co-founder Samantha Gallacher. “They wanted to come home to a similar vibe.”

A palette of greens grounded by neutrals serves as the base. Then, Gallacher says, “We were given the directive to push the envelope and play with texture.” This led to extensive use of fluting, from the show-stopping bar to the custom kitchen cabinetry to focal areas of the foyer and living room. To unify the five bathrooms and bonus powder room, she and business partner Renata Vasconez chose different versions of terrazzo and ran them up the walls to create a spa experience.

For the staircase connecting the two stories, Vasconez says, “we were able to use a metal mesh material we had never used before, while cladding the entire framework in white oak. We fell in love with it.” A commissioned tapestry by Mexican artists, she says, “plays up the height.” And the hospitable appeal of the place.

Drop It Modern wallpaper clads the playroom, with a sofa by Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, and a rug by Art + Loom.
Drop It Modern wallpaper clads the playroom, with a sofa by Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, and a rug by Art + Loom.
In the primary bedroom, a Gustaf Westman mirror reflects views of the custom bed and Drop It Modern wallpaper, illuminated by Matthew McCormick pendants.
In the primary bedroom, a Gustaf Westman mirror reflects views of the custom bed and Drop It Modern wallpaper, illuminated by Matthew McCormick pendants.
Circa Lighting sconces hang on the custom millwork in the living room, with fluting by Casa Metier; the seating is all by Kelly Wearstler.
Circa Lighting sconces hang on the custom millwork in the living room, with fluting by Casa Metier; the seating is all by Kelly Wearstler.
The kitchen whips up Design It Miami cabinetry, a custom banquette, and pendants by Pani Jurek.
The kitchen whips up Design It Miami cabinetry, a custom banquette, and pendants by Pani Jurek.
Alternative Construction finished the walls in a custom green lime wash concrete, lit by Bert and Frank sconces; the table is by Miniforms and the console by Mambo Unlimited.
Alternative Construction finished the walls in a custom green lime wash concrete, lit by Bert and Frank sconces; the table is by Miniforms and the console by Mambo Unlimited.
The walls of a powder room are clad in custom, ombre painted concrete tiles by Casa Cielo and Doug Meyer, with a sink by Cielo Ceramica.
The walls of a powder room are clad in custom, ombre painted concrete tiles by Casa Cielo and Doug Meyer, with a sink by Ceramica Cielo.
Gabriel Scott stools pull up to the custom bar, which is topped in Arca Stone marble and lit by pendants from Circa Lighting.
Gabriel Scott stools pull up to the custom bar, which is topped in Arca Stone marble and lit by pendants from Circa Lighting.
The custom stairs feature black metal perforated railings, with a tapestry by Caralarga.
The custom stairs feature black metal perforated railings, with a tapestry by Caralarga.

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