Builder: Olivera Custom Home Builders
Architect: Mike Murphy, The Lunz Group
Interior Designers: Debra Ackerbloom Interiors, Inc. (Debra Ackerbloom, Principal / Jacinea Vela, Senior Designer)
Photographer: Mike Butler Architectural Photography
Tile Flooring: Ceramic Matrix Tampa / Artistic Tile
Plank Flooring: Prosource Tampa
Cabinetry: A Ward Design Custom Cabinetry
Tech: Arracal
Pool Builder: Natural Springs Pools & Spas
Landscaping: McDowell Landscape Services
In 2020, Benny Robles Jr. of Bartow Ford reached out to Debra Ackerbloom Interiors, Inc. to collaborate on the design of his new home with builder Olivera Custom Homes. The stunning two-story residence, completed in 2024 and set on three acres in Stone Lake Ranch, Thonotosassa, boasts seven bedrooms, eight bathrooms, two double-car garages and a climate-controlled gym. Designed to blend modern architecture, furnishings, fixtures and materials, the home creates a dramatic and immersive luxury lifestyle experience.
The interior, curated by principal designer Debra Ackerbloom and senior designer Jacinea Vela, features dynamic designs that incorporate modern building materials in natural tones and textures. High-performance textiles and leathers enhance the furnishings throughout.
Being involved from the beginning allowed Ackerbloom and Vela to contribute to the architectural planning process while developing the interior design plan. This early collaboration ensured the design perfectly reflected Robles aesthetic preferences and passion for entertaining family and friends.
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