DESIGN AND INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE BY CAROLA PIMENTEL AND
ANDREA MAENZ, ASSURE INTERIORS, INC., MIAMI, FL
TEXT BY REGINA KAYLIE
PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARK ROSKAMS, NEW YORK, NY
Artist Juan Genoves’ vibrant striped painting, Lineal, comes alive in the living area as Takahiro Kondo’s Blue Mist Objet, a free-standing lighted sculpture, commands attention as it poses elegantly by the window.

ABOVE
: Clean, fresh and contemporary sets the stage for the dining area and the adjacent kitchen. The glass lens table by B&B Italia fosters brilliancy, while white leather chairs promote a pristine and modern look.
reams really do come true and homeowner Louise
Sunshine can attest to that. Riveted by design team
Carola Pimentel and Andrea Maenz’s previous renovations, she naturally sought them out to complete her own dream.
With glorious views in one of Bal Harbour’s most lavish complexes and with more than 5,000 square feet of space, step one was the expansion. “We combined two apartments into one to promote a spacious setting,” Pimentel says. With a variety of soft colors, vintage pieces and distinctive art, the theme unfolds as a luxurious home with a touch of contemporary flair. “We needed to build a home that would accommodate all of these unique elements,” Maenz says.
The living area has a luminescence of its own — bursting with positive energy. A white Marmorino plaster finish for the walls adds dimension to the room, while a plum-tone silk area rug patterned with a delicate ocean wave by Stark
Carpets adds contrast. “Beautiful transition of colors and textures create an easy and interesting flow,” Maenz says.
Light and sleek with clean lines describes the Ralph Pucciclad linen sofa and loveseat that joins a mid-century leather armchair with a walnut wood base that ties-in
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perfectly with the retro influence that pervades the home.
Vintage ottomans from Gary Rubinstein reupholstered with white cowhide sit in perfect complement to the three-piece acrylic-based cocktail table by Janette Laverriere. Crisp, white vintage table lamps illuminate the space, where Holly
Hunt’s pewter occasional table makes an abstract impression along with sassy accent pillows.
The family room is a delightful place to relax — especially with its mesmerizing views. “It is a sunrise-to-sunset room with so many different moods,” says Sunshine of one of her favorite spaces. Here, shades of white warm the room with a dynamic mix-and-match approach. The silk area rug by Fort Street
Studio provides an ethereal element adding softness to the room. The designers’ choice of a beige “Tufty-Time” sofa by
B&B Italia — undeniably inviting and rich — complement chrome based, leather swivel tulip chairs that add a dash of
‘70s nostalgia to the mix. The cocktail table brings interest and contrast with its handsome oak wood, burgundy and white mosaic pattern. Juxtaposed with the sofa, vintage glass-top nesting tables convey a touch of history.
The flowing family room opens to a modernized, full-service kitchen. While keeping the existing cabinetry and state-of-the-art appliances, the designers custom designed the breakfast nook shaped with a dazzling white quartz table. Trendy white barstools from Poltrona Frau add a fresh and clean look.
RIGHT
: A peaceful metropolitan ambiance evokes simplicity in the powder room, while gray glass mosaic tiles create depth and interest. An alluring custom-designed sink by Boffi is the focal point as a sculptured wall sconce captures the fluidity of sheer fabric.

Richard Schultz’s table and chairs from Clima
Outdoor provide for dining alfresco. While yellow, metal-wire chairs offer front view seating to take in the glorious views of Haulover Beach.
With Sunshine’s demanding work schedule, her office area deserved special attention. Italian designer Piero Fornasetti’s eye-catching whimsical theme is tied-in throughout the space, where black, white and shades of gray present an unusual, yet interesting representation of the sun with a scattered pattern on the walls. “It inspires the room and pays homage to the owner’s name — Sunshine,” Pimentel says. The modern white leather sofa bed from B&B Italia captures a playfulness conveyed with retro-inspired accent pillows. A black ottoman serves as a cocktail table with its three-dimensional fabric enhancing the overall monochromatic scheme. “I intentionally created my office space around Fornasetti’s sun-inspired theme — he is one of my favorite designers,” Sunshine says.
With the project complete, a thrilled homeowner and a proud design team marvel at the outcome of the home. With its stunning views of the ocean and the beach beckoning below, the home is truly a collaborative work of art. “It is formal enough for meetings and entertaining, yet informal enough for family enjoyment and relaxation,” Pimentel says.
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SOURCES
LIVING AREA
Sofa and loveseat - Christophe Delcourt, Ralph Pucci International,
New York, NY
Fabric - Bergamo Fabrics, Ralph Pucci International, New York, NY
Accent pillows, square occasional table,and artwork - Owner’s Collection
Armchair - Vladimir Kagan, Ralph Pucci International, New York, NY
Small white benches and table lamps - Gary Rubinstein Antiques,
North Miami, FL
Fabric - Edelman Leather, DCOTA, Dania Beach, FL
Cocktail table - Janette Laverriere, Cristina Grajales, New York, NY
Round occasional table - Stripe Design Group, Miami, FL
Occasional table near armchair and linen drapery fabric - Holly Hunt Miami, Miami, FL
Wall covering - Custom designed by Assure Interiors, Inc., Miami, FL
Fabricated by Artisans Guild, Inc., Miami, FL
Vase on occasional table near armchair - Lobel Modern, Inc.,
New York, NY
Candlestick on cocktail table - Nagel, Modernity, Stockholm, Sweden
Glass vase on cocktail table - Giulio Radi, Lobel Modern, Inc.,
New York, NY
Crystal Candlesticks on round occasional table - Arik Levy, Raul Carrasco
Furniture Collection, Miami, FL
Sculpture - Barry Friedman Ltd., New York, NY
Area rug - Stark Carpets, New York, NY
KITCHEN/DINING AREA
Dining table and chairs - B&B Italia, New York, NY
Barstools - Poltrona Frau Group, Miami, FL
Countertops, backsplash and bar - Custom designed by Assure
Interiors, Inc., Miami, FL,
Fabricated by CDC Builders, Miami, FL
Chandelier - Donzella Ltd., 20th Century Gallery, Hudson, NY
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Wine glasses, ice bucket and dog sculpture on floor - Owner’s Collection
Centerpiece vase - Barry Friedman Ltd., New York, NY
Refrigerator - Sub-Zero, Florida Builder Appliances, Miami, FL
Double oven - Miele, Florida Builder Appliances, Miami, FL
Recessed lighting - Halo Lighting, Farrey’s Wholesale
Hardware Co., Inc., Miami, FL
FAMILY ROOM
Sofa and club chairs - B&B Italia, New York, NY
Accent pillows, nesting tables and accessories - Owner’s Collection
Wood veneer cabinetry, shelving and wall covering - Custom designed by
Assure Interiors, Inc., Miami, FL
Fabricated by Artisans Guild, Inc., Miami, FL
Cocktail table - India Mahdavi, Ralph Pucci International, New York, NY
Vases on shelving - Gary Rubinstein Antiques, North Miami, FL
Drapery fabric - Great Plains, Holly Hunt Miami, Miami, FL
Area rug - Fort Street Studio, New York, NY
OFFICE/SITTING AREA
Sofa, ottoman and floor lamp - B&B Italia, New York, NY
Piero Fornasetti occasional table, magazine stand, accent pillows, accessories and area rug - Owner’s Collection
Wicker chair - Patricia Urquiola, Driade Miami, Miami, FL
Shelving - Custom designed by Assure Interiors, Inc., Miami, FL
Fabricated by DT Woodcrafters Corp., Miami, FL
Wall covering - Cole and Son Ltd., Lee Jofa, DCOTA, Dania Beach, FL
GUEST BATHROOM
Sink, mirror and wall sconce - Boffi, Luminaire, Coral Gables, FL
Faucet - Dornbracht, Decorator’s Plumbing, Miami, FL
Wall covering - Ann Sacks, Miami, FL
MASTER BEDROOM
Bed - Patricia Urquiola, B&B Italia, New York, NY
Bed covering, accent pillow fabrics and artwork - Owner’s Collection
Bedside tables - Custom designed by Assure Interiors, Inc., Miami, FL
Fabric wall covering - Nancy Corzine Fabrics, Nessen Showroom,
DCOTA, Dania Beach, FL
Area rug - The Rug Company, Miami, FL
TERRACE
Yellow wire chairs and cushion fabric - Emu, Curran, Seattle, WA
Dining table and chairs - Richard Schultz Design,
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THROUGHOUT
Audio visual - Maxicon, North Miami, FL
Floor coverings - CDC Builders, Miami, FL
Estate and fine art relocation - Tempo Limited, Miami, FL M