Nirvana is an outdoor living design on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico that was crafted in keeping with the vibe of an idyllic retreat. For this 5,800 square foot space, Nirvana has a feeling and a harmony with its surroundings. From the moment the homeowner entered the space, a feeling of perfect happiness or ideal design was experienced… true Nirvana.
This dynamic Florida outdoor space equally portrays minimalism and a simplicity of style.
“Simple can be hard to accomplish,” said Ryan Hughes, creative director and owner, Ryan Hughes Design. “With Nirvana, throughout the lines and levels of this build, we worked to maintain a simplicity of design while incorporating an abundance of natural elements and interesting features.” A stand of Mangrove trees, a rare shrub-like plant, is small in stature, but offers a protective element along the water’s edge.
Architecturally, the pool and patios are situated upon expertly engineered pilings to accommodate the location along a velocity zone of the Gulf of Mexico. Design-wise, all glass tile is used throughout the pool and multiple water features. An interesting pebble design was utilized on the pool’s sun shelf. Working with the architect of the home, the Hughes team was able to create an illusion of one of the home’s supporting structures appearing to have been dropped into the pool. In actuality, the pool was constructed around the MSI stone clad support. A vanishing edge eight-person spa clad in glass tile by Mosaicist was designed to sit next to the home supporting column adjacent to a custom-built fire feature by Grand Effects.
One unique feature of Nirvana is the addition of a 100-foot by 35-foot custom designed beach. Created as a launching area for the homeowner’s hobby of kite surfing, the beach included specifically placed boulders in a precise configuration and thirty truckloads of beach sand.
