Vizcaya: Goyesca

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbY6swtfM8_5rcNUU4ostOkjH9nYqn4wLTYrk_laczU1wnm_EIo8Y1BuQ5BwF-nGxxcXdAI93ShYUt8v5z2_VVftIt1dEgP7U0VAzrNMQ3ex_0sTaGGHktMYg8aNcxbVm0-KzOa9z2wwI/s1600/Goyesca.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607520626765833842" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbY6swtfM8_5rcNUU4ostOkjH9nYqn4wLTYrk_laczU1wnm_EIo8Y1BuQ5BwF-nGxxcXdAI93ShYUt8v5z2_VVftIt1dEgP7U0VAzrNMQ3ex_0sTaGGHktMYg8aNcxbVm0-KzOa9z2wwI/s400/Goyesca.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Adjacent to <a href="http://architectdesign.blogspot.com/2011/05/vizcaya-giudecca.html">Giudecca</a> and sharing a bathroom in the southeast tower is the guest room Goyesca. Named after the Neoclassic murals which cover the walls which depict Roman styled grotesques, I'm not sure the theme is the most appropriate or restful for use in a bedroom but they are none the less lovely!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjTxIkWGkg9cpB1luWPWX5seYImvtdjBAPFEa8uZmr_oFyo3Pm8UAKRsAsjghbvJSesdjBrH_s96L-KcPh7IQen47HJFUPxNDjM6cRnpBZQnmrcUkwsccwxpJYTCas_ku30vsFZ1MFhPY/s1600/img998.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607520620368023570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjTxIkWGkg9cpB1luWPWX5seYImvtdjBAPFEa8uZmr_oFyo3Pm8UAKRsAsjghbvJSesdjBrH_s96L-KcPh7IQen47HJFUPxNDjM6cRnpBZQnmrcUkwsccwxpJYTCas_ku30vsFZ1MFhPY/s400/img998.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Despite the pink lined bed canopy and delicate plaster ceiling medallion, I think this room has a decidely masculine feel to it, don't you? Maybe it's just the restrained neoclassical decorations which appeal to me.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqNFCi3cBg1h4jooL7dyQYmb6KpaTqxhmBEai1W_GKMkiVcm-8td1gIisuEbx8P19q2pRniWKFXdxS0FeDNm6njzMc59IyMg5mtB53HfmxVE1wUmDAU7lUXXybepyBfBQ475bR7KDx5Tw/s1600/Goyesca+floor.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607520620861252450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqNFCi3cBg1h4jooL7dyQYmb6KpaTqxhmBEai1W_GKMkiVcm-8td1gIisuEbx8P19q2pRniWKFXdxS0FeDNm6njzMc59IyMg5mtB53HfmxVE1wUmDAU7lUXXybepyBfBQ475bR7KDx5Tw/s400/Goyesca+floor.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> The advantage of a tower bedroom is multiple exposures; here facing the bay as well as the gardens.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcaJds_ICH_9Jiir0qJCWyN0zfGTKs5N-LsvaykJ_-IQXzrWDpd_fjuaio8VNOCyuMxtcNCB3gFtB5Tn9F-SzyyGQ-KWYcuQTubvRfylk3kZPQ2ga5q-7EJFikoKFUwGAqQ3BMOmx7vzc/s1600/Goyesca+guest+room.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607520614667509154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcaJds_ICH_9Jiir0qJCWyN0zfGTKs5N-LsvaykJ_-IQXzrWDpd_fjuaio8VNOCyuMxtcNCB3gFtB5Tn9F-SzyyGQ-KWYcuQTubvRfylk3kZPQ2ga5q-7EJFikoKFUwGAqQ3BMOmx7vzc/s400/Goyesca+guest+room.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Other guest rooms feature just as much detailing in the wall coverings, such as the one below which has a strong chinoiserie influence.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr5DaN-qevdoV-pJjiX7bQ2SGJR6DTP74GQkUawZfiS8aXRB85XdFVceKhTqO7VG8kGUdgchsBG9OxwMKG4pCJwidlMWGZtD-XYH2YTUR_O2fWQvi9A7FX51hbW6pwTwDSY6KAqS8H_sg/s1600/chinoiserie.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607520611019050962" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr5DaN-qevdoV-pJjiX7bQ2SGJR6DTP74GQkUawZfiS8aXRB85XdFVceKhTqO7VG8kGUdgchsBG9OxwMKG4pCJwidlMWGZtD-XYH2YTUR_O2fWQvi9A7FX51hbW6pwTwDSY6KAqS8H_sg/s400/chinoiserie.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 290px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> So many guest rooms, could you possibly just choose one? I wonder how many guests would switch rooms weekly to experience them all!</div></div></div></div>

Vizcaya: Goyesca

Adjacent to Giudecca and sharing a bathroom in the southeast tower is the guest room Goyesca. Named after the Neoclassic murals which cove...

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Vizcaya: Giudecca

<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605292303702458418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtlM491Ha0kB7RNjsj2B53ue-S9HD8TUmX_d-NXf8PaDdKmaFQjqJ6syUhXlUt1mBFOlJy-kXCV-5TnDwSnn7GufZww_LAkrmhdHnM_-4PUOs50N1CT3rfQqcJVg4jFiswLzAh4x0wNxI/s400/crystal+sconce.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />The Southeast tower holds 2 guest rooms which share a bath. Giudecca, shown here, is simpler than the rooms downstairs but no less elegant. The centerpiece is, again, a magnificent canopied bed.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605292305754286338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuYsHYPh1MEw_24h7gUL2h3GCqrAhGSCKXfG5fjt9t48X2q3CC9U4SNojCloYH92jPhqPBRpKLeZEFHZHyhyphenhyphenOxWX8wncvSyk9ELS56pSgkzF3CeDXBIbIO0A0j3xI9XbZFizJk9OtYSsg/s400/damask+pattern.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />I love the decorative plaster work on the walls highlighted in mint green and tan, so evocative of the time period. The room is named after an island in Venice as it overlooks the Venetian-styled bridges and ornaments along the<a href="http://architectdesign.blogspot.com/2011/03/vicaya-bayside.html"> waterfront</a>.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO_lgd3X-pqkpWVAvW2Q0ZwxPHgtdlkcG-gPdSBFu2j_COlzd-0puoEbhLfKPfhDLPCgV5j68ojVmO0yUmly1TVvVqx0sX8h6n2Z9MWvdhZOxooWSzdjbuNy8MNLoUXIt1Vvggh1DN5Vo/s1600/Vuitton+trunk.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605292313819357810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO_lgd3X-pqkpWVAvW2Q0ZwxPHgtdlkcG-gPdSBFu2j_COlzd-0puoEbhLfKPfhDLPCgV5j68ojVmO0yUmly1TVvVqx0sX8h6n2Z9MWvdhZOxooWSzdjbuNy8MNLoUXIt1Vvggh1DN5Vo/s400/Vuitton+trunk.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>At the foot of the bed (raised on a platform for some reason) are two Louis Vuitton traveling trunks. I suppose guests would need to pack a lot because they would never want to leave!

Vizcaya: Giudecca

The Southeast tower holds 2 guest rooms which share a bath. Giudecca, shown here, is simpler than the rooms downstairs but no less elegant. ...

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Vizcaya: Galleon guest suite

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6I0HOl_eCmA7gc90m-dKGctqltx0-133120gz35Y1fZlW2RleecDt4nCi3goSwPB6wANqIMQw-18HR2mc-COOukBaGkMTG0rPrJvcTX0VDcvtgW59tVOq_Qcx9sDG6jChu4oEvmrrUXs/s1600/living+room.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604927687859369634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6I0HOl_eCmA7gc90m-dKGctqltx0-133120gz35Y1fZlW2RleecDt4nCi3goSwPB6wANqIMQw-18HR2mc-COOukBaGkMTG0rPrJvcTX0VDcvtgW59tVOq_Qcx9sDG6jChu4oEvmrrUXs/s400/living+room.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 282px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> The main guest suite at Vizcaya is in the opposite corner of <a href="http://architectdesign.blogspot.com/2011/04/vizcaya-master-suite.html">Mr. Deerings</a> offering views of both Viscayne Bay and the <a href="http://architectdesign.blogspot.com/2011/03/vizcaya-formal-italian-gardens.html">Formal Gardens</a>. Occupying the physical corner is the sitting room named Galleon after the shipping vessels which inspired the house.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUgbN_hlo3ZYxi6EyxZZvS1ACzAoltKw3SgXK18WbfVRUFl3WtzEUKCoN62TX2GiLDBPNdTRvcYqExoIBNZkuMvoHEkpAzKp_lemo4IzlJoXJhusnAOzI-1e6fcBaydnW3AlI8RVnTdRE/s1600/Galleon.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604927687592887010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUgbN_hlo3ZYxi6EyxZZvS1ACzAoltKw3SgXK18WbfVRUFl3WtzEUKCoN62TX2GiLDBPNdTRvcYqExoIBNZkuMvoHEkpAzKp_lemo4IzlJoXJhusnAOzI-1e6fcBaydnW3AlI8RVnTdRE/s400/Galleon.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> The wood walls are painted to imitate marble and display a collection of 18th century Italian landscape paintings. As throughout the rest of the house, the diverse decorations include 18th century Italian and English furniture with a French <em>Savonnerie </em>carpet.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2dnbmVouacGwT7q3Y5B87YihNdWt78ynSn-cEQAVEonngKQX8av16TImewokwUzloqWa7kl4p8jUu6zUUFRrvBuB1DtoWD49RLNW5TzrJ7LB0ouY6-SPdrqsvN78tj9nunmTchtmtL_A/s1600/fireplace.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604927678802590914" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2dnbmVouacGwT7q3Y5B87YihNdWt78ynSn-cEQAVEonngKQX8av16TImewokwUzloqWa7kl4p8jUu6zUUFRrvBuB1DtoWD49RLNW5TzrJ7LB0ouY6-SPdrqsvN78tj9nunmTchtmtL_A/s400/fireplace.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a>This extravagant suite seems like an amazing place to stay for Deering's guest of honor -wouldn't you say?</div></div>

Vizcaya: Galleon guest suite

The main guest suite at Vizcaya is in the opposite corner of Mr. Deerings offering views of both Viscayne Bay and the Formal Gardens . Occ...

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Vizcaya: Espagnolette

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifqqmSIvwe3jtUXOTtZvQqJEw-9JZ0hl-f7qXDZYImoEtLah_ozXIqjJAg-XiSz7QRL5D0wqeko6PV-BQIN3Mn8yT2sG4zNS6hokvh02f_FzT6X3wvznqHvwj7ff56J6BjOYd7RM-_01w/s1600/espagnolette.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604556379064919058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifqqmSIvwe3jtUXOTtZvQqJEw-9JZ0hl-f7qXDZYImoEtLah_ozXIqjJAg-XiSz7QRL5D0wqeko6PV-BQIN3Mn8yT2sG4zNS6hokvh02f_FzT6X3wvznqHvwj7ff56J6BjOYd7RM-_01w/s400/espagnolette.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> One of the most feminine guest rooms at Vizcaya is named Espagnolette. All of the guest suites were named after historical characters from literature and feature different design styles. Each suite comfortably features a bathroom and ample walk in closet.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRwwPmO3asHTB4Stql3mebOQMemdQkb3-VjUGg0goTa5PSOm5MNXLmFuXi44sOsLEb1JYPSSqkQhZcSsvaM6wuYMy9UBVuLdGnv9-Sdl5XLkhSL8cjYv9WvCVKD5KTk4dTYAMH2peWEHk/s1600/Canopied+bed.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604556376227134898" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRwwPmO3asHTB4Stql3mebOQMemdQkb3-VjUGg0goTa5PSOm5MNXLmFuXi44sOsLEb1JYPSSqkQhZcSsvaM6wuYMy9UBVuLdGnv9-Sdl5XLkhSL8cjYv9WvCVKD5KTk4dTYAMH2peWEHk/s400/Canopied+bed.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 272px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> This bedroom has access to <a href="http://architectdesign.blogspot.com/2011/04/vizcaya-master-suite.html">Mr. Deering's bedroom suite</a> via the balcony so one suspects that his most special female guests were invited to stay, if you get my drift. The room's name fittingly refers to a young decolletee woman from the 18th century, such as the ones depicted by Watteau. While he never married and remained deeply private about his personal affairs, Deering is known to have had several mistresses throughout his lifetime and certainly they were invited to stay at Vizcaya and probably in this suite. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604556370847522642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhazfYjwRAR9W6VJiZ-t7u92BTs5UCJ2-KVOcaqWAecLU9O4152rDPJRyATjpYhfVitjF44GSjGFf_GupVXhchOKYv5UJVN4RNfmQnjwdl-d1RBLdttAYCGq49Ze_BBu2np5qUk58NCcZg/s400/mantelpiece.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" />Chalfin chose to decorate the room in a romantic Venetian interpretation of French Rococo style. The room features an antique period mantelpiece but the centerpiece remains the magnificent canopied bed.</div>

Vizcaya: Espagnolette

One of the most feminine guest rooms at Vizcaya is named Espagnolette. All of the guest suites were named after historical characters from ...

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Vizcaya: circular staircase

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3NglEroe7b8i_qrXWQkphcwY4UDhEoTaLwWB4dFLXoJ_Y1B4TskdqsY4A5JqUFCAUa8q51GgV2oE3wdhosC-zeoTt5Pbiv6WrlkSRIHk1D52hcNDVEzM7XAzq26kx8gGj_1ioUTYhRes/s1600/stairwell.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597154518641845106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3NglEroe7b8i_qrXWQkphcwY4UDhEoTaLwWB4dFLXoJ_Y1B4TskdqsY4A5JqUFCAUa8q51GgV2oE3wdhosC-zeoTt5Pbiv6WrlkSRIHk1D52hcNDVEzM7XAzq26kx8gGj_1ioUTYhRes/s400/stairwell.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 301px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Besides the main staircase at Vizcaya, right off the <a href="http://architectdesign.blogspot.com/2011/04/vizcaya-courtyard.html">courtyard</a> is another more sheltered stair, which also ascends to the southeast tower. <br /><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597154061420948898" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHg-2rKBrSke-5utfJygQi0-0F0O1_Zo6OGLP3a-IbWtBNVKPh3NKbjPejmWmvCaCdQx6D6LF8m1st2zdps410SEjzyfVsijkKaUMKFqYz27QZqI6UFcBpFLR4lKF8s5WG9MA8n0f9okw/s400/stair+landing.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 281px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" />The little stairhall is decorated with more ancient porcelains and a little gilt table. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597153891397095730" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcLNGN-nXD4SCKj4ac8KtKcYdVyfB85ltjSyRLqG9ClpAchficr2KrkyklyofvTqHHWjqI4RVHXYLYWfTaM_khfYvtK6WdgCB0r8tkXO2c5cMhsO0Qi1SVGKStr2NvpVVK06ZLh7-Ni8E/s400/newel+post.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 290px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" />Thick limestone treads are cantilevered off rounded walls forming a beautiful stair with bronze railing. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597153888658187362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ64DeBc9U350Zel91jO-ZjzV9AqUEBRk3_f4DBVTULvAnVu5KSXwrqni9Y9CdJ7wmJZlGhq2GXmhNlDpNWjmX4a7LsfXuEZ7x0a_OZ4Uj7SlGmX-WtiEt-EXsGeI1tHX1LP7SdCHFdGw/s400/florida+door.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 269px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" />Covering the first floor thru the third in an efficient manner, this was probably a more commonly used stair.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597153881625720194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFAnESzRSvPsiTSc0169xF1jzY3W4O4Ubb1rK9iFzsRXxtggyioy_CKZGhnZ5tieHrUnVIgXZ5Wzdfe0RhcX1T6U8GHxcjvo7FFSwcCG91OhXjrcxi6nA8VWalYBm6Q9jzpoRvbopbJeU/s400/cantilevered+stair.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" />Lit by sconces, the plaster walls are painted 2 charming shades of green (which speak so heavily of the era) as well as white plaster details.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597153884909719922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkuEJZoL3xGEJ32_8b8Yrrs0iqjfDai1HSpe_TPnxsb3ZsdlJgfdLIUa85EIEQYANvZDHl6dS1ok7B7pNUVwqnovsu5EcE9pP82M4PA1dnP6CzCVkem4ytK-1iSJHXNe1yB74YN58d2TI/s400/circular+stair.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" />Looking straight down, the marble floor on the ground level gives you a focal point with its' design.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597154054685350450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBOOvKCJSQ_PZ2yU1oUVhaWulGrDWtnEqZJQ8GKCUr8UP4kQKXHPKsC0GROsGhue89ZgnmDzPhJm-4vnXRLcSO-jikVoD6VGJpngSOXyTfPmAhuG6GMoLjFiSNCk2nf3cDADplpT_pf1Q/s400/sconce.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 294px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" />The hall is brightly lit by sconces, a leaded glass window as well as a skylight.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLXN4wIJkQbGbTF2lZKWcyUhH5TuOwcJh45hS0tdIavon9W8c1HEFkewmDBzrOd2oYK6rY_SzMPyV5aAFvq54e4yN_NavenAurdkR0d9oK0SGwo_2ZPBLjd0FEyWyHD-PhA_CvoYYJTJQ/s1600/stairhall.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597154064565557506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLXN4wIJkQbGbTF2lZKWcyUhH5TuOwcJh45hS0tdIavon9W8c1HEFkewmDBzrOd2oYK6rY_SzMPyV5aAFvq54e4yN_NavenAurdkR0d9oK0SGwo_2ZPBLjd0FEyWyHD-PhA_CvoYYJTJQ/s400/stairhall.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 281px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a>No detail overlooked, the design of the skylight matches the flooring down below. Also notice the mirrored walls of the barrel which help reflect more light into the hall. <br /><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597154055066891234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjYyzwaxO4y-6ih4H0N4ZmDprxHOCMAHo9u1CjuwuSiFebpXuHG2hghCAsMqGCsISLEgWfgbZ5Zy82_hFv5_4n1YqJylRwa5hN6ceGag4mn0Sm2dsdZL35jafLyHMnTSZxnfEmJvuerU/s400/skylight.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" />Which stair would you choose to take? I'm definitely taking the circular staircase!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXoCw6rkOgDavqB9AOlOKGEzZspHA0YdNOap4W5OxT5JjgaQ_L1B45T9thVXK8V0Hfmbs1Xt7gPFN2HeGGhdk9gW4SFSq3rpfitsNucQy-3cP6mkvw9L_pOKuLqFg0GKell34kQPYIsUs/s1600/staircase.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597154065821950226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXoCw6rkOgDavqB9AOlOKGEzZspHA0YdNOap4W5OxT5JjgaQ_L1B45T9thVXK8V0Hfmbs1Xt7gPFN2HeGGhdk9gW4SFSq3rpfitsNucQy-3cP6mkvw9L_pOKuLqFg0GKell34kQPYIsUs/s400/staircase.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a></div></div>

Vizcaya: circular staircase

Besides the main staircase at Vizcaya, right off the courtyard is another more sheltered stair, which also ascends to the southeast tower....

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Vizcaya Details

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsLIRd5BfBtWBbCAdysLuGQRJ2kZwDtW2MVPp0wCIej3QNi90y0LPWF3aU-_2vFp96yxdBceWDkWK8seG-Jvm3NK1oiZwivETECYsOTOgKfWTTKRvx9ob0PZ4ZCptb9iXn-4AG9tZKyVw/s1600/dinner+bell.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595646746711811506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsLIRd5BfBtWBbCAdysLuGQRJ2kZwDtW2MVPp0wCIej3QNi90y0LPWF3aU-_2vFp96yxdBceWDkWK8seG-Jvm3NK1oiZwivETECYsOTOgKfWTTKRvx9ob0PZ4ZCptb9iXn-4AG9tZKyVw/s400/dinner+bell.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 277px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> I thought a weekend post would be perfect for a few of the little details I noticed on the 2nd floor loggia of Vizcaya. Remember, the hallway is open and surrounds the courtyard below and provides access to the numerous bedrooms of the estate. I loved this dinner bell right off the stair. <br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzyDiPZdHup2e2esVfwAgcs9rYzsnXqBkv69T3FfFlmF6HUOKBVZvykVzlvT_6ewfxDxRGIp684GC-auPEtI3mCrC_ILZhhyiK02HH1ZVgdHLgTtxZ5YY8lTtWvIgXk7Zucv1xLhDLtbM/s1600/dragon.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595646738188212610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzyDiPZdHup2e2esVfwAgcs9rYzsnXqBkv69T3FfFlmF6HUOKBVZvykVzlvT_6ewfxDxRGIp684GC-auPEtI3mCrC_ILZhhyiK02HH1ZVgdHLgTtxZ5YY8lTtWvIgXk7Zucv1xLhDLtbM/s400/dragon.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 269px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> This chandelier in the shape of a dragon carrying the lightbulbs is just too cute not to photograph! <br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhImY79dt2ob13r8Cx5FKRd0M8kVxJkmswmyjIb4U53FexQB9y2AK_who_DY68B0pyf0dA4jLJegvASmax8_DWnR79bKlJCA8PxbiUMs_27i7onUK-lTYS5oXRHP7d1CfXNhPxbf87gvEE/s1600/open+hall.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595646731423972674" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhImY79dt2ob13r8Cx5FKRd0M8kVxJkmswmyjIb4U53FexQB9y2AK_who_DY68B0pyf0dA4jLJegvASmax8_DWnR79bKlJCA8PxbiUMs_27i7onUK-lTYS5oXRHP7d1CfXNhPxbf87gvEE/s400/open+hall.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 297px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> This is the hallway in question -whats that door at the end of the corridor beside <a href="http://architectdesign.blogspot.com/2011/04/vizcaya-master-suite.html">Mr. Deering's bedroom suite</a>? <br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4XoXmUbJKZobUGnl2wszsNq2HJlpDtMKYJ9ch3IqnwC3R8TGynkv_LFqx3y6WW2A59fCLsRnOQNWQWtwUcLye-yJuz13FT9vFU_-qnQB0EOBLbac3kRBPpcQdBcGMT8a47DhI3RsZ9qg/s1600/elevator+cab.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595646726819237906" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4XoXmUbJKZobUGnl2wszsNq2HJlpDtMKYJ9ch3IqnwC3R8TGynkv_LFqx3y6WW2A59fCLsRnOQNWQWtwUcLye-yJuz13FT9vFU_-qnQB0EOBLbac3kRBPpcQdBcGMT8a47DhI3RsZ9qg/s400/elevator+cab.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> A private elevator, beautifully paneled and painted of course. Now thats riding in style!</div></div></div>

Vizcaya Details

I thought a weekend post would be perfect for a few of the little details I noticed on the 2nd floor loggia of Vizcaya. Remember, the hallw...

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Vizcaya: Breakfast room and kitchen

<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595240343674201250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEvKRetV7a4tHwMbCvr0ToanYv5vqjfwtAXvckaCaWLJQ5Y3wz0iOU_WjR3EsPlyuzIL_BiTwGm3JSbUNbnORCv4NEhDdBm0jY4rsP7ncb5_9_axRAqfDVC9hA-NjgxJx9c_ezNCqYX94/s400/hallway.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 265px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Vizcaya has a few quirks, one of them being the kitchen and breakfast room are located on the 2nd floor. Now, I think this is a great idea as you don't have to go far in your pajamas in the morning for that first cup of tea (or coffee) although I do prefer my breakfast in bed. But enough with that, on with the room!<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595240194351973698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPGwNz85a8VRhmYSSL6TyzfdGCl6xhvKqp5z3boHebRncu-ZLOwrGJ0h4kxk2Q_rxtMPEbvlG271ULzPw0FgxBVkQD16xI-1B8rsbRzT8rehFodlOny_2S5ytCLpuji5CpWB8AaLwUpt4/s400/entry+gates.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />The breakfast room was used more often than the <a href="http://architectdesign.blogspot.com/2011/03/vizcaya-music-room-dining-room.html">Dining Room</a> and it's easy to see why; it's gorgeous! I may have said this before, but I think THIS is my favorite room in Vizcaya, if not the <a href="http://architectdesign.blogspot.com/2011/03/vizcaya-tea-room.html">Tea Room</a>.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595240349415641282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNx-JOJS9AeFvuo2dHKJxG21TXiaWrKbfgU6ZU0TYzCdS45YHB1arEb-1OqBe3HV-CCYiQJB4s2Vr9zP5rWB1oU29FHE5tz8xxgZfkkz7bANAeiGARFgpe_0AJuCLgXIUHN_eWgQuWpW0/s400/mantelpiece.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />The Breakfast Room lies directly over the <a href="http://architectdesign.blogspot.com/2011/03/vizcaya-tea-room.html">Tea room</a> which has an especially tall ceiling allowing for its entry gate, which explains the 2 steps up into the space. This gives the room a lower ceiling which lends an added intimacy which I love.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeKgN2cWwWpS6RqmtR70C7wTr_SRn9m-VM-BKtdBz0Js-3XO7q3vJMKo70rTUwC20WxzmS2W-eeYkrFPkphyTPVRfu6hIu4sCwx9jvC8ElipyJhICF4apIRPNwbRlyMCP4gsZ_fThPk-M/s1600/mural.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595240352936694546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeKgN2cWwWpS6RqmtR70C7wTr_SRn9m-VM-BKtdBz0Js-3XO7q3vJMKo70rTUwC20WxzmS2W-eeYkrFPkphyTPVRfu6hIu4sCwx9jvC8ElipyJhICF4apIRPNwbRlyMCP4gsZ_fThPk-M/s400/mural.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 301px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> The windows fill an entire wall and telescope back into the wall, opening the wall completely to the f<a href="http://architectdesign.blogspot.com/2011/03/vizcaya-formal-italian-gardens.html">ormal gardens</a>, much like the loggias below. <br /><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595240196091334482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLPs0MxYpVHQofkI8ffx81lKjrfr8Tnr667romdu8CabDq3AYfht_zeauRPYBrE6pPGKS9QrvzVdB2OMKvJ__DqlfAtFYa6qOm07HCFb5uwfuFt6xhd1ZggXf5sI-guZeCxBqzhC2FWY8/s400/fireplace.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 295px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />The most striking feature, other than the chinoiserie overtones and fireplace, is the 18th century French wall painting/mural depicting harbor scenes. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595240190650808946" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhepoi-d15-sLunSTmMKLvVZxa8ZaSLW0tHbTrbuERA8FNUrcvU_7IeydvxznAjKwJ7yU3nvCOi3hU_xr9b0K09WtDwIT58d60FsKRm4_Z5AmUI-hpQmiqrSA890Q_ydPsKY5c6yDrggH4/s400/corner+chandelier.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> <br /><div><br /><div><br /><div>A great feature in the room, seen in other areas in the house, are 4 corner chandeliers rather than 1 central fixture, which leaves the ceiling open for other decorative uses. <br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDnTGmdFxhsksIVlJ2JRrt60aLesPItOeNsl8MVVZeHwVktIsXHlCQEGD3Uy0finSGAGLu7qAV-tF6PZXkG_orSvc1GrDzfhACzlPWqFQvpvGpGP6EfY8j-7VBV9LHvaEMGhGP91ET0XE/s1600/chinoiserie+dining+room.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595240183419140722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDnTGmdFxhsksIVlJ2JRrt60aLesPItOeNsl8MVVZeHwVktIsXHlCQEGD3Uy0finSGAGLu7qAV-tF6PZXkG_orSvc1GrDzfhACzlPWqFQvpvGpGP6EfY8j-7VBV9LHvaEMGhGP91ET0XE/s400/chinoiserie+dining+room.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> A collection of Ming dynasty porcelains from the 16th century decorate the space and I LOVE the gilded orange chinoiserie chairs! <br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzOCy4AvI5t4fg8nyptace_8PvbyXOOCMeBlFMJFUDqkNhRfnMFPIvCg_Zm6gyT7tr71AsYFnTWmPb8xEFqlbvpvaBjOJcSzKmZGIJByUjWzinYkKRATiM8vDGPPccnY2vndyZHcNYCsg/s1600/chinoiserie+chair.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595240177777880114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzOCy4AvI5t4fg8nyptace_8PvbyXOOCMeBlFMJFUDqkNhRfnMFPIvCg_Zm6gyT7tr71AsYFnTWmPb8xEFqlbvpvaBjOJcSzKmZGIJByUjWzinYkKRATiM8vDGPPccnY2vndyZHcNYCsg/s400/chinoiserie+chair.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Here you can see the wall of windows which slide back into the walls, turning the room into yet another loggia. The doorway leads into the modest kitchen. <br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiCd5AeiUMT2y2mRuuZeNF259tGUSEKt6A5xtTcfj9dsk2QdQQDBFPyNrSuaan-Iq8ofnoqeUcJtrlarpemaSteSaFsdZtKnAeaPajPxVCLCTIroaQrq4waVEb8YCMLpvY3PMm6OksPrc/s1600/chinese+statue.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595240047721418034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiCd5AeiUMT2y2mRuuZeNF259tGUSEKt6A5xtTcfj9dsk2QdQQDBFPyNrSuaan-Iq8ofnoqeUcJtrlarpemaSteSaFsdZtKnAeaPajPxVCLCTIroaQrq4waVEb8YCMLpvY3PMm6OksPrc/s400/chinese+statue.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Modest, that is, compared to the size of the house. Remember there were <a href="http://architectdesign.blogspot.com/2011/03/vizcaya-pantries.html">other service areas </a>on the 1st floor to accomodate Deering and his guests. <br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqNgjWxiWYQsznSDbV__f6g8GR8wupiiUSrQwu8x77dxt8X9Ykpj3rqeuiwJVVJtUhgjfYBFM4hWpg3iQzrwfSJlp83mOYZM-xarNtVuAeFNxeS_otsjfxKEKGaIqifC9k-eFCnuhPZO4/s1600/antique+range.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595240040469217218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqNgjWxiWYQsznSDbV__f6g8GR8wupiiUSrQwu8x77dxt8X9Ykpj3rqeuiwJVVJtUhgjfYBFM4hWpg3iQzrwfSJlp83mOYZM-xarNtVuAeFNxeS_otsjfxKEKGaIqifC9k-eFCnuhPZO4/s400/antique+range.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 290px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> The kitchen features an enviable collection of copper pots; think they'd miss a few if I took them home? The enormous stove is both coal and gas operated and even has a charcoal broiler. <br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjazXHyjJzHmfunFqkzwG5dPMGDzFm7joYTJl65O1mUFrFTG8qxjPL611FsQzJ8HG6B7HcRl7XVNZKrtNDazdCCQH1vrjHsVaYF5xqS3jls3E3AlqgC20HhLFq0Bb3P-vOZ0OT0WWQ6aJo/s1600/pot+rack.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595240037406042738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjazXHyjJzHmfunFqkzwG5dPMGDzFm7joYTJl65O1mUFrFTG8qxjPL611FsQzJ8HG6B7HcRl7XVNZKrtNDazdCCQH1vrjHsVaYF5xqS3jls3E3AlqgC20HhLFq0Bb3P-vOZ0OT0WWQ6aJo/s400/pot+rack.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 295px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Deering, like any self respecting millionaire of the day, had a French chef on staff along with his myriad kitchen assistants. <br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvztl4ebZxB7j7fRw8SCTRQTq0p25loNJO8-MUbFKEIpv1BAptP4LEWEqdBL2ucm3g5L6u6gpCWppQwhDGTBc1TMlZy8YgxgQJIJkjm1Dj3q6qeLss3Has8fIFk1s3XoAWsqq5uJC56JM/s1600/dumbwaiter.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595240034968715378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvztl4ebZxB7j7fRw8SCTRQTq0p25loNJO8-MUbFKEIpv1BAptP4LEWEqdBL2ucm3g5L6u6gpCWppQwhDGTBc1TMlZy8YgxgQJIJkjm1Dj3q6qeLss3Has8fIFk1s3XoAWsqq5uJC56JM/s400/dumbwaiter.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Food was supplied from the estate's farm across South Miami Avenue, which now houses administrative offices. Above you see the dumb waiter which supplies access to the butler's pantry below. <br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6sei2JB3sq4-3Qn2OeOUYVFT37Ld8WNHgnvBEetDCppLzd3b987qpy7iCgMd4roUXuAVvVZCC_Y1JNmOjPHzZBIMvWIxpMzXwL-0EKceKfz6knH9HDV1WU47k70sS_qUylQkUuS8dI8w/s1600/speaking+tube.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595240026957449298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6sei2JB3sq4-3Qn2OeOUYVFT37Ld8WNHgnvBEetDCppLzd3b987qpy7iCgMd4roUXuAVvVZCC_Y1JNmOjPHzZBIMvWIxpMzXwL-0EKceKfz6knH9HDV1WU47k70sS_qUylQkUuS8dI8w/s400/speaking+tube.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 304px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>While the house had many of the most modern features of the day, it also had a few 'older' technologies, such as these speaking tubes; so popular in Victorian households. I'm sorry to say I wasn't able to test it out!</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Vizcaya: Breakfast room and kitchen

Vizcaya has a few quirks, one of them being the kitchen and breakfast room are located on the 2nd floor. Now, I think this is a great idea a...

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Vizcaya: Master Suite

<div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594540123896240914" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicP13ooSuX8d7K09rDFHvhzrg_MindlHguam8Ap30T0GWqxbez-S4rW3iHQw3obIC9fr_CtUmO2_GkGG5_5d-4BF_WaZDZ4EcNmB9XLi5VgWEkbLX65uk-kWP91RZDfTLQit0Ojm152ZU/s400/sitting+room.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 296px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />The second floor of Vizcaya is broken into a series of guest suites boasting the most modern of technology for the day, including private baths and dressing rooms for each bedroom.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk13otmlV00KGOgAXHsmXB974nH_pzrEjArP4iu-7DSAjXsMnNKYknbB0GvoskvD1lUDahyphenhyphenOk75h4EdMCfagdaUBWoE9cjOgfTr_XSX51I3ea2J0i8BWYo3kPbupgvoVdYIEXEonhYAlU/s1600/2nd+floor+plan+bedroom.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594736182848491202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk13otmlV00KGOgAXHsmXB974nH_pzrEjArP4iu-7DSAjXsMnNKYknbB0GvoskvD1lUDahyphenhyphenOk75h4EdMCfagdaUBWoE9cjOgfTr_XSX51I3ea2J0i8BWYo3kPbupgvoVdYIEXEonhYAlU/s400/2nd+floor+plan+bedroom.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 361px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Mr. Deering's private suite faced Biscayne Bay in the northeast corner of the house and includes a private terrace as well as a large sitting room. Many say his sitting room, seen above on the plan in blue, is the most beautiful in the entire house but I might have to disagree on this one: a bit overdone for my tastes. <br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTc4bwCaz01otLoThNPTA3ezyUV5hx-cq3R6FhJYcMC_p5vWBmV2OnP-ZRERU9Rktoh8oQSYgSF-ibkVR2GG5ewYIEOVvej50CCEFOb-RALhVPzBw8KOB6wsFpW-pLgpVZSyCxeUCi2gk/s1600/recamier.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594540111745469538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTc4bwCaz01otLoThNPTA3ezyUV5hx-cq3R6FhJYcMC_p5vWBmV2OnP-ZRERU9Rktoh8oQSYgSF-ibkVR2GG5ewYIEOVvej50CCEFOb-RALhVPzBw8KOB6wsFpW-pLgpVZSyCxeUCi2gk/s400/recamier.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 292px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Decorated in Italian Directoire style, the sitting room was based on the work of the late 18th century architect, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giocondo_Albertolli">Giocondo Albertolli</a>. The walls are upholstered in Louis XVI style embroidered yellow silk with white and gold painted Italian boiseries. <br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSamIcy5Pa3Y4BOUamaA45oYVoA2SXiJAtpDZvhKL7ZSCpI6sQC7PqzsX5owNJPyZP2VCHChovMUa82l5FZ2Yi7Ob5FGOdK-9C1xeBWYFpGBJ-Kw1D1LKG2LYfTVvkN7y83b6vWARyW2w/s1600/private+sitting+room.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594540111659671954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSamIcy5Pa3Y4BOUamaA45oYVoA2SXiJAtpDZvhKL7ZSCpI6sQC7PqzsX5owNJPyZP2VCHChovMUa82l5FZ2Yi7Ob5FGOdK-9C1xeBWYFpGBJ-Kw1D1LKG2LYfTVvkN7y83b6vWARyW2w/s400/private+sitting+room.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>Chalfin mixed French Empire mahogany furniture with an oval Savonnerie carpet and had the ceiling painted a blue gray with a gilded seahorse in plaster, the mascot of Vizcaya. I think the effect here is rather Trump does Vegas, but to each his own.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594738525713568610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizAzT2V3icADWOcCUnvWDGStXXQVLxm4K1AJWofpM3ByCCCoS1tFyDlfH_uVz5D92kX8SioMDy0DiTW-1co6gg8D0Q8kwhKAABvhyphenhyphenETv3Wz-N2lIJKS-6YV0cfYUgxNSWnWLPxgi3coPM/s400/robert+adam+fireplace.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />The room also features a fireplace designed by Robert Adam for <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rathfarnham_Castle">Rathfarnham Castle </a>in Dublin, seen above in a historic photo. <br /><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594539970906181842" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGB53aO2o2-qJMoZ5gKf_hdgr0eWAulolsiINwAsYsNqDrZJLpgNhJ3iRW2bYlVvzJ49IDGk0pjVO5orIDIdyYBVQkffWJi9eZgQbp8cVlIE1q8bgB7kGTpJ1NH5Mub2Ac9XslL9sBP3I/s400/bedroom.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Deering's bedroom, seen in green on the floorplan above, continues the Neoclassical theme but in Empire style; a great improvement to my mind compared with the sitting room.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594539984836814258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNEq6NB7g4fF8l6YJ87mfhUX_IdJ0I19rdiuWzIptlqnoGXLxxLrjtX_VziKws6C-SomjSRWCi-lgvj31w2BiIgoMZeoq-8c00qVuV8cw7V-VzHpoxeqo28c_JX7HN4G-UnBma2P6wjb8/s400/red+shade+chandelier.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />The ceiling again is painted a gray blue with gilded plaster work. The day we visited, conservators were working in the bedroom. <br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi83JoudtcLOpKRET-KHGrJeCIt-EowZ-33LxVB3Q_ZkbkGZKEjG6OkFGzPjAkbEM1SXC-GkPt7nlEtrkgOBl8UMjn1iFj8AVl97uFBzgJpxzjd2yYvqZaxlt3lzMBhsQYeh1aWGOX2FgU/s1600/conservators.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594539975705765282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi83JoudtcLOpKRET-KHGrJeCIt-EowZ-33LxVB3Q_ZkbkGZKEjG6OkFGzPjAkbEM1SXC-GkPt7nlEtrkgOBl8UMjn1iFj8AVl97uFBzgJpxzjd2yYvqZaxlt3lzMBhsQYeh1aWGOX2FgU/s400/conservators.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> The fireplace is Adamesque from the 18th century while the bed was designed a la Polonaise with a small canopy with the same embroidered green silk used to upholster the walls. <br /><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594539978505336882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXnpQkZ0UtNXjHEVH0Fet_bLu4O60JUqLo-nAfyVmv4A8TcdX9sNnHmV2vVLWyrSViLUQL5hR5EOLYvqlUl2fixuiSPPrFhudzEtBV4M5wUGECTJOgIBC_AnZNjFa2g6886va542xSlZw/s400/gilded+bed.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />The interesting mahogany bed features scenes from a Roman wedding on gilt panels.The carpet is an Aubusson with woven seahorses. <br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb1sS8MshT7wzDpuoW1qTSHRgY_3GAcqSOW5B96o779muo1oCrZ1rdSzDzXrFrXCbHyJZG0RQxI2yvrOrmz5cErx4xJEsRn9W9UMEwD0QnLdu6uw7K8Ce-fg19SklqsSt-O7ZDjPQqe4k/s1600/sink.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594539825138643858" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb1sS8MshT7wzDpuoW1qTSHRgY_3GAcqSOW5B96o779muo1oCrZ1rdSzDzXrFrXCbHyJZG0RQxI2yvrOrmz5cErx4xJEsRn9W9UMEwD0QnLdu6uw7K8Ce-fg19SklqsSt-O7ZDjPQqe4k/s400/sink.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> The bathroom, seen on the plan above in taupe, is probably the most well known bathroom in Florida. Designed in an ornate Neoclassical style, Chalfin chose 3 colors of marble(black, white and gray) to create 'paneling' with mounted urns of silver. <br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirn7NpYxUrD2iYCZR7iSP4zg5Gt8JTOUZt-vfcuFZVyl1LFU33_7hq0RziGLnfZobaZc8pov5RWlmBxXCmxMnvvC942R8kERKfmm1u3rku4VnAJj12CxhBDrom_7mMIT1JSPiyCvaGt8E/s1600/tented+ceiling.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594539824493568162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirn7NpYxUrD2iYCZR7iSP4zg5Gt8JTOUZt-vfcuFZVyl1LFU33_7hq0RziGLnfZobaZc8pov5RWlmBxXCmxMnvvC942R8kERKfmm1u3rku4VnAJj12CxhBDrom_7mMIT1JSPiyCvaGt8E/s400/tented+ceiling.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 296px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> The ceiling was tented with embroidered linen much like a Napoleonic campaign tent. <br /><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594539818645327090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEAs2J1PkjXAGjVzjQzvviOcbp58AQ-0uraOy_4_20PVnkXOI02ZUm-ixNlKT_qwqi82HL1nFAGv23gD-fvYc1tt3lye8umVZvQC19TL8wnx-9EDz0WCzbS63rEFAnzzV9e1GUO-Usg0A/s400/bathtub.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 295px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />The bathtub's gold plated faucets in the shape of swans deliver both fresh and salt water.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594742342511017394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTQXQ3_dc2IDH5hTYUIgO_BEEMfs5m0CA4Khw3qetSiSPjB14AAStafdlorC40c-JsnTxyhilDg_EPHnDdauMIIbGBUajfcg3hmWqmisrv66EXV3jveq6PZ2YnOEy8tTCrgNGNnamcT4g/s400/directoire+bathroom.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />The best feature though, designed by Chalfin, is a shaving bowl facing Biscayne Bay which is piped with hot water, seen in front of the window above.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNDQOs1S6NFXVT8ZUYZzosOaFR-e8Zz-AKDjFftcnvbYA3OZQ9VblZtQuLORl1SiNkqH__x2W8uGobXy8ggI7ypl3Ml0D82NTeQaPdu1R4GbIK6_qta_SjoM_fXV3JwcqakNtFZhcAhno/s1600/ocean+view.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594539822937568114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNDQOs1S6NFXVT8ZUYZzosOaFR-e8Zz-AKDjFftcnvbYA3OZQ9VblZtQuLORl1SiNkqH__x2W8uGobXy8ggI7ypl3Ml0D82NTeQaPdu1R4GbIK6_qta_SjoM_fXV3JwcqakNtFZhcAhno/s400/ocean+view.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 286px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> The photo above shows the view of the bay beyond the shaving stand: now that is morning ritual I could get used to!</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Vizcaya: Master Suite

The second floor of Vizcaya is broken into a series of guest suites boasting the most modern of technology for the day, including private ba...

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