Villa Home at Ocean Reef Club

by | Jun 21, 2018 | Projects |

Robert Barnes redesigned the existing roof to create a higher exposed rafter space orienting the main living area to open up to the Atlantic Ocean. Redesigned a small fishing Villa home into an expensive ocean side home was the desire of residents. Designed in a spunky Tropical Tex Mex feel brought a renewed sense of fun and excitement. Project Year: Pre-2005 Project Cost: $1,000,001 – $1,500,000 Country: United States Zip Code:...

Point Laura Home

by | Jun 21, 2018 | Projects |

Laura Point Home is situated on the point of land facing Barnes Sound and situated to protect its inhabitants from the busy overseas Highway. Robert Barnes designed the home with concrete and round hipped roof book ends with an elliptically curved living area and water facing balcony creating a sense of excitement and subtle tension between the two circular book ends of the home. The Master Bedroom and the large Guest Bedroom along with the Kitchen are housed in the two circular book ends. The more formal front side of the home features a lighthouse tower stairwell with bridge and main entry and foyer connecting to the main living area creating a transition protecting the home from the marina atmosphere and helping to project the main interior living spaces into Barnes Sound. The Infinity shaped pool and barbecue Gazebo creates a dynamic sense of fun and integration with the shoreline. Project Year: 2006 Project Cost: More than $2,000,000 Country: United States Zip Code:...

Sombrero – Keys Tropical Modern

by | Jun 21, 2018 | Projects |

Sombrero – Keys Tropical Modern Spacious modern contemporary wide open views make this home a Best Seller. Sleek high ceiling spaces with large view windows brings the ocean right into your living room and master...

Mediterranean Style Keys Home

by | Jun 21, 2018 | Uncategorized |

This Spanish Mediterranean home featured in “Open Home” Magazine exemplifies Robert Barnes subtle touch in expressing refined elegance with a Tropical Breeze. Native Key Largo hardwoods downed by Hurricane Andrew were incorporated creating a wealth of finish. Madera Mahogany, Mastic, Almond, Dogwood, are just a few exotic local woods used mixed in with curly Marble and blue stained glass make up the doors, cabinets, shelving and floors. Flagler Reminiscent Stone Bridge over the cascading 5 level coy pond set this home up for an elegant but humble entry. The formal entry foyer and grand hallway set up an elegance, infused with the comfortable curved foyer studio set the stage for a gracious living environment. The terraced screened Orchid room transcending down into the enhanced native hardwood forest creates a butterfly arboretum so loved by the homes family. The large pie shaped swimming pool, patio and deck allows for sweeping views from the Atlantic to Angel Fish Creek. A touch of Tropical Tex Mex is expressed in the curved pool and patio tile work. Project Year: Pre-2005 Project Cost: More than $2,000,000 Country: United States Zip Code:...