Builder: Sunset Properties of Tampa Bay
Architect: Meyer Weitzman Architecture LLC
Interior Designer: Jana Elizabeth Design House
Photographer: Nicholas Ferris Photography LLC
Cabinetry: T2TheS and All Square
Tech/AV: TBES Systems
Stair Railing: Hot Shot Welding & Design
Landscaping: Fieldstone
Stucco and Precast: Stone and Foam Creations, Inc.
Countertops: Lufriu Marble & Granite, LLC
After completing their first full-home renovation on Bayshore Boulevard in 2017, Nick Friedman — co-founder of College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving — and his wife, Jen, took on a second ambitious project, this time in Beach Park’s waterfront “Pirates Cove.” The couple envisioned a home that could balance elegant entertaining with everyday life for their family of six.
Completed in 2024, the three-story remodel and addition was a collaboration between the Friedmans and interior designer Jana E. Bryan, principal designer of Jana Elizabeth Design House. The result: a home that blends five-star resort touches with warmth, comfort and personal meaning.
What started as a modest renovation quickly evolved into a full-scale transformation. Major structural changes included moving the front entrance for a grander arrival and replacing the rear wall with folding glass doors that open to water views. Additions included a cabana room, extra bedrooms, an upstairs theater and a standout space: an enclosed widow’s walk, now a think tank office with sweeping 360-degree views of Tampa.
Neutral tones ground the main living areas, while the kids’ rooms burst with color and personality. Natural materials like marble, oak and pecky cypress, paired with warm lighting and hand-painted art, create a timeless base. Bold geometry — including a dodecagon-shaped metal and glass staircase — along with unique wallpapers and rich textures, add visual interest.
Influenced by their travels, the couple sought a resort-like feel, achieved with heated bathroom floors, backlit stone stairs, a tea and juice bar and a luggage elevator.
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