Homeowner Theresa Lage had a common downsizing issue: how can you keep all of the beautiful items you have collected through the past few years at a significantly smaller space? Lage downsized out of a 6,000-square-foot house into a 2,300-square-foot home, then moved into this enchanting 1,700-square-foot home in Coral Gables, Fla.. Coral Gables is in South Florida, and known as”The City Beautiful,” known for its oak-lined roads, barrel-tiled roofs (“coral gables”) and historic Mediterranean Revival architecture.
As an empty nester, Lage desired a single-level home with very little maintenance. Before going in, the kitchen, baths and windows were remodeled to her specifications. Lage enjoys decorating with one-of-a-kind pieces and enjoys perusing antique shows and shops to bring along her passion for antiques and art.
in a Glance
Who lives here: Theresa Lage
Location: Coral Gables, Florida
Size: 1,700 square feet; 3 bedrooms, two bathrooms
Design: Mediterranean Revival; constructed in 1945
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The cozy living room features the home’s original hardwood flooring. The walls, big window and off-white upholstery keep a light and airy feeling in the area. The large coffee table is a lucite and glass dining table purchased in the 1970s from Lion in Frost. The matching table lamps are also clear glass. A beautiful modern artwork piece is above the ring, with a display of decorations below.
Painting on mantel: Oil on Canvas by Carlos Alfonzo
Red vase on mantel: Salviati
Table lamps: HomeGoods
Paint: Benjamin Moore, Bone White
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The dining room mixes an exquisite crystal chandelier with a classic hand-carved buffet Lage obtained during her journeys to Argentina. The antique chairs are combined with a sizable all-glass dining table. The buffet table is adorned with a modern painting and also a vignette that incorporates a bronze statue and a modern glass vase set.
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The master bedroom has a simple upholstered headboard, a classic lighting fixture and a beautiful antique settee. The art brings color to the otherwise impartial bedroom.
Table lamps: Lenox
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The entryway has a beautiful antique gold-leafed table that Lage acquired from the estate of Geraldine Rockefeller Dodge. It is paired with a beautiful modern painting, a glass table lamp and modern ceramic vases out of Italy. The framed artwork is a watercolor from Mario Bencomo.
Table lamp: HomeGoods
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This area of the home mixes a beautiful gold-leaf mirror and a marble-topped console dining table. The porcelain urn on the table is a classic Sevres piece. A stunning crimson sculpture from Colombian artist William Barbosa sits above a classic marble and bronze column. Beside the column is a oil painting by artist Gina Pellon. Angels and decorations make the area festive and seasonal.
Sculpture: William Barbosa
White vases: Rosenthal
Artwork: Gina Pellon
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The home office has a large chrome and glass desk.Matching bamboo chairs sit on each side of the desk, and Lage utilizes a Chippendale-style office seat.
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The oak bookcase at the home office provides added storage room and is flanked by watercolors by artist Roberto Estopiñán.
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A hand-carved antique armoire provides storage for liquor and stemware from the dining room and doubles as a bar when available. Lage decorated the dining room table with a beautiful crystal centerpiece full of coral and shells.
Shells and coral: The Shell Man, Key Largo, FL
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Glass artwork by Rollin Karg and a beautiful piece of coral sit on the Louis XVI marble-topped table beside a beautiful Biedermeier seat. Lage used white canvas wrought iron cloth to upholster the seat. At the background is a beautiful acrylic on canvas by Rafael Soriano.
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The home includes an integrated bookcase from the hallway and beautiful moldings.
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The guest bath is done in neutral tones with Travertine marble, Biscuit Kohler fixtures and a beveled mirror.
Lighting: Kichler Valencia 6313
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From the kitchen entry door, Lage set up a stained glass window purchased in an antique shop.
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The home’s entryway features Chicago brick and a beautiful archway common to Mediterranean-style homes. Lage had the outside console created from a classic balcony railing topped by a piece of stone.
Ceramic Garden Chairs: HomeGoods
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Arches and also a barrel-tiled roof are coveted features in the homes in”The City Beautiful.”
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