Sundy House

A few years ago, we were asked by a designer, Lisa League, to faux the lobby bathrooms of the beautiful boutique hotel, Sundy House. Some of you may think that’s not glamorous but we enjoyed the commission. When working out of town, we usually stay in a clean serviceable hotel but the management provided rooms for us since we were working there. True Story: They treated us like Royalty. My brother had a beautiful room with a balcony overlooking their lush and exotic ponds and gardens. Karenne (a team member at the time — miss you!) and I had a two-story cottage. We ate at their amazing restaurant and had a chance to swim in their waterfalls and pools, one of which had tropical fish and giant plecos you could swim along with. Needless to say, we worked hard for them.

Before we came along, they had other artisans work in the property while it was being built. I don’t know who the artisans were but their work is phenomenal — and it was clear the designers enjoyed decorative painting. I thought I would share a few pics of some artwork…

Murals and Faux work (see closeup of the textured faux here)…

…striking Trompe L’oeil on both floors and (!!) doorways (closeup here)…

The Gardens – a romantic spot on the left and arriving at a cottage on the right

Below, one of the pools…

…and Karenne deciding if she wants to swim with the fishes (OK, I had to…)

The ponds outside the restaurant

My brother, Jason, and Karenne near the entrance to one of the garden pathways. Gorgeous tree and sitting area, no?

Oh, and our baths, you ask? Maybe not as exciting as all the previous pics but here they are! (Closeup of the left finish here)…

If you do get a chance to visit Delray Beach, FL (one hour north of Miami), please consider staying at Sundy House. With only 11 luxurious guest quarters, it’s great for family reunions or in the alternate, a romantic getaway. I promise that there is plenty to both relax and inspire the senses!