Admiral's Cove - Jupiter, FL
Created as a temporary seasonal retreat for affluent New York–based clients, this waterside condo was fully reimagined to feel effortless, calm, and genuinely livable. Referred to Furze Design through a longtime client, the owners asked for a complete renovation of a dated residence—one that could host frequent visits from friends and family while still conveying quiet sophistication. The design direction balanced contemporary clarity with an inviting, classic ease: soft, neutral layers; comfortable silhouettes; and materials selected for style, comfort, and low maintenance— without ever looking “performance.” The goal was understated quality: warm, approachable, and beautifully resilient for real life.
A warm seasonal retreat, renovated for effortless entertaining and expanded to capture better views of the water and marina.
You can’t judge a book by its cover—and that proved true for the client of architect Paul Bates and designer Liz Hand Woods, who had her eye on a Nashville home. In this case, however, the cover was compelling, but the interiors left something to be desired. The charm-laden 1930s façade, with its stonework and peaked, gabled entryway, looks like it could have been plucked from the Cotswolds countryside of England. “It was well crafted, but plain on the inside with minimal detailing,” Bates says. “The house had been tinkered with over the decades through a series of less-than-ideal additions, which meant the floor plan was not intuitive—it felt like a maze.”
Home Details
Architecture:
Paul Bates, Paul Bates Architects
Interior Design:
Liz Hand Woods, Liz Hand Woods Associates
Home Builder:
Mark Poe, Mark Poe Builders
A defining transformation was the expansion into the balcony. Typical of its 1980s-era architecture, the original condo featured a high, asymmetrical sloped ceiling and a heavy header separating the living space from the outdoor terrace. The owners wanted to enclose the balcony and pull daily life closer to the water views. By removing a substantial portion of the header, we flooded the interior with natural light and created a more organic, seamless connection between old and new. The result feels original to the architecture—brighter, more expansive, and markedly more valuable—an easy, elegant seasonal home designed to be enjoyed from the moment the owners arrive.
