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Home Design: Skyline Serenity

At la maison de Debra—La vie est belle.

by Leah Thomsen
October 16, 2023
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Builder: RJ Griffin / Novare Group, Inc.
Architect: Preston Partnership
Interior Designer: Debra Ackerbloom, Debra Ackerbloom Interiors
Photographer: Bos Images


It may be premature to say that Tampa’s burgeoning cityscape is sounding the death knell for suburban allure. However, as Tampa’s skyline soars to new heights, the urban draw of downtown living exerts a much stronger appeal to modern, on-the-go, and energetic bohèmes. 

Debra and Nils Ackerbloom’s condo, at Skypoint Condominiums, connects them to the city’s pulse, offering a convenient lifestyle and built-in luxury, serving as an outlet for high design comparable to any home in the suburbs. Plus, the Ackerblooms get a view. 

In her own abode, the designer seized the opportunity to focus on her favorite design style: French modern. A style characterized by timelessness, curation, and restraint — it’s evident through the incorporation of hallmarks such as aged wood plank flooring arranged in a chevron pattern, fresh, uncluttered white walls, and thoughtfully placed exquisite art.

The home bears her personal touch as well. “I sourced natural stone on countertops and wall cladding, intentionally mixing in modern lighting and furnishings with occasional antique pieces throughout for interest” she explains. “My art, sculpture, and accessories were carefully chosen over time during my travels.”

Ackerbloom’s 1,293-square-foot 2-bedroom 2-bathroom home is an exercise in subtly mixed textures and cohesive tones. “It’s the timeless, interesting, and soothing environment that I envisioned,” the designer shares. 

At la maison de Debra—La vie est belle.   

A curved sofa by Jon Adler sets the space of this chic and modern living room. Plants speckled throughout help add a pop of color and earthy vibes.
Side chairs and an ottomon by Four Hands help finish enclosing the gathering space around a white marble-top coffee table by Uttermost.
The Ackerbloom’s dining room for two features a white and gold dining table by Noir and creates a minimalist ambiance with the use of Philippe Starck Ghost Chairs through Kartell.
Pims, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, approves of the sleeper sofa by Four Hands in the office/guest bedroom, which overlooks the city with large, floor-to-ceiling windows.
This built-in cabinetry and desk from Schlabach Wood Design helps save space in the Ackerbloom’s office, which can also serve as a guest room.
The master bathroom is an oasis with a large bathtub, vanity bench by Uttermost and beautiful countertops made of Natural White Quartzite.
The picture-perfect wall and floor tile is by Euroker Laguna Bianco through Stone Warehouse.
The master bedroom is all about coziness and comfort.
With neutral, calming tones and various textures from the fluffy pillow to the hide rug by Surya.
The entry foyer is all about layers starting with the wall covering by Phillip Jeffries. Two, large custom wall shelves by Schlabach Wood Design help hold the Ackerbloom’s curated art pieces and the wood plank flooring, which is a French white oak in a herrinhbone pattern by ProSource, steals the limelight.

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