Interior Design & Kitchen Remodeling
in this East Fort Lauderdale Home

South Florida’s 1950s architecture has been updated for today’s
Contemporary & Modern Decor

Having spent my childhood in East Fort Lauderdale, I sincerely appreciate the 1950s architecture and interior design. This residence, constructed in 1957, has undergone various updates over the years. While the classic interior brick planters are no longer present, we were delighted to discover the original terrazzo floors.

Interior Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Fort Lauderdale - Weston - Boca Raton

Luckily, the fireplace has been preserved, and I suspect it has been tiled over the original bricks.

What used to be glass sliding doors is now the entrance to the newly added family room.

modern living room with fireplace Marcus Mars Interior Design

Balanced Simplicity

Modern decor of blue and tan Dining Room - Interior Design and Kitchen remodeling by Marcus Mars Interiors

Where to put the dining table?

Borrowing a quote from the movie Mommy Dearest and utilizing it for my own dramatic effects -

I instructed my clients to “Put a dining table where it ought to be.”

I positioned the table within the archway, establishing a third seating area known as the Dining Area.

By incorporating applied molding and painting the entire wall in the same warm hue as the baseboards and crown, we introduced a remarkable architectural statement.

Home Decor & Kitchen Remodeling
in this Fort Lauderdale Home

Kitchen Remodel “Before”

During this home’s “Flip to Sell,” the previous owner did a kitchen remodel consisting of a cabinet laminate resurface facelift.

Enthusiastic about hosting guests, my clients envisioned expanding the kitchen by merging it with the laundry room, ultimately crafting a more spacious and elegant modern kitchen tailored to their preferences.

Kitchen Remodeling
with 50’s Modern Decor

Kitchen Remodel “After”

As part of the kitchen renovation, we constructed a new laundry room situated behind the garage.

Custom cabinetry gives our Kitchen remodel it’s
clean Modern Decor

Utilizing the extra space we acquired, we integrated a row of pantries, a built-in refrigerator, and a wine bar.

The kitchen design includes a matching desk that can effortlessly transform into a buffet table or serve as an additional workspace.

We also incorporated a designated area for their cherished Wheaten Terrier, Puck.

Every Kitchen remodel should begin with an
Ergonomic Kitchen Design

We defied the traditional guideline of placing the dishwasher next to the sink by flanking it with coordinated pull-out bins for trash and recycling, distinguished by their large vertical black handles. This not only deviated from the norm but also introduced an extra architectural element.

In any well-designed chef's kitchen focusing on ergonomics, pull-out spice racks are a necessity.

Modern Tropical
Bedroom, Office, and Bathrooms

Guest Bedrooms are a great place to be daring
and use bold colors

There is a whole new world of wall coverings -

My client almost used this tropical wallpaper in their previous home; therefore, it was a must-have for their Master Bathroom.
I envisioned a tropical black and white graphic for the Guest Bathroom. My wallpaper rep. and the Universe blessed us with my vision.