FENDI CASA SUITE – OIL NUT BAY, VIRGIN GORDA
A luxuriously styled living room featuring signature Fendi Casa décor and furnishings, a villa that epitomises classic Caribbean colours and flavour, and a bedroom sophisticated in its beach-chic style…
…we are proud to announce the winners in the VIPY Stylish Spaces Awards!
Our industry expert judges had tough decisions to make, but in the end, there could only be one winner in each category.
Enjoy this stunning feature!
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Best Creative Space
CORAL HILL HOUSE – BELMONT, TORTOLA
Photography by Rainbow Visions BVI
“Creativity should not require walls. Thankfully, this property showcases the natural beauty of the BVI, using sympathetic planting, simple furniture, and furnishings which do not detract from the natural setting.” – Paul Mellor, Senior Associate at Harneys Private Client Department
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Best Indoor/Outdoor Flow
STOWAWAY – BREWER’S BAY, TORTOLA
Photography by Rainbow Visions BVI
“The property fits in perfectly with the surrounding environment; enjoying the many views of the ocean. The overall design of the home integrates an extensive veranda, natural elements, and the surrounding lush environment creating seamless transitions of indoor and outdoor living spaces. The placement and shape of the home maximise the ocean views and lush environment. The interior incorporates hints of colours, textures, and materials that echo the outdoors, blurring the boundaries between inside and outside.” – Ben Butler, Partner at BCQS
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Best Living Room
OBM International for FENDI CASA SUITE – OIL NUT BAY, VIRGIN GORDA
Photography by Christian Horan
“Harmony and balance are the words that spring to mind for this attractive living room. Functional as a living space as well as luxurious without fuss, the simplicity of the monochromatic scheme emphasises the surrounding view. Different textures of the rug, seating, and both tables complement one another perfectly.” – Fran Morrell, Managing Director at House
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Best Sustainable Architecture
Alan Smith, Smith Arneborg Architects for DOVELAND – TORTOLA
Photography by Rainbow Visions BVI
“Doveland has an open plan design with an abundance of shaded outdoor areas. It’s located on a large home site, preserving a lot of existing natural vegetation. The villa was cited on a ridge, and with its large doors and windows, maximises the BVI’s abundant wind as its natural air conditioner – passive cooling. Natural materials have been used where possible exemplified by local stone used to clad the building and also build stone planters. Rain water is harvested for domestic consumption. Drought tolerant, native plants have been used in the landscape along with an array of fruit trees creating the ideal sustainable property.” – Elliot Steer, Director of Sales at Oil Nut Bay
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Best Use of Colour – Commercial
Sasha Creque for ADAGIO DANCE SCHOOL – TORTOLA
Photography by Rainbow Visions BVI
“The choice to use a monotone colour palette with shades of pinks and lavender was executed very well and creates a cool, fresh, and inviting space. Those colours complement the use of the space exceptionally well.” – Shalina Pickering, Managing Director at Paint Factory
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Best Use of Colour – Residential
SOUTHWATCH – TORTOLA
Photography by Rainbow Visions BVI
“The fun mix of vibrant colours utilised across the buildings are characteristically Caribbean. The use of a unifying roof colour pulls it all together. Honestly, it feels as though the colour palette was lifted directly from the flowers in bloom across the landscape.” – Shalina Pickering, Managing Director at Paint Factory
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Judges’ Wild Card
VILLA VENTANA – TRUNK BAY, TORTOLA
Photography by Rainbow Visions BVI
The judges were unanimous in adoring the elegance and simplicity of the home; the way the kitchen and living areas flow seamlessly make the villa—which has a reasonably small footprint—appear more expansive. The fixtures and furnishings are modern and simple, creating an effortless look.
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Best Bedroom and VP Bank Supreme Winner
ANTIGUA SUITE – SABA ROCK, VIRGIN GORDA
Photography by Rainbow Visions BVI
“Antigua Suite demonstrates a modern tropical beach vibe combined with a luxury feel of a high-end hotel. The great use of natural elements and patterns of wood, stone and glass make it a very liveable space. The design allows for the inside of the room to naturally blend into the outside area of the North Sound.” – Sjoerd Koster, General Manager – Client Business at VP Bank
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