CMSA ARCHITECTS
Lido Key
CMSA ARCHITECTS
Lido Key
This waterfront Lido Key residence captures British West Indies elegance with a casual, refined charm. Designed for a professional couple with a large extended family, the 7,000+ square-foot home accommodates gatherings with over 6,000 square feet of conditioned space, including five bedrooms, multiple family rooms, an exercise spa, and a study. Family and entertaining drive the design, with seamless indoor-outdoor flow to the pool deck and boat dock.
The pie-shaped lot offers a breathtaking view of Sarasota Bay and Bird Key. With the West Indies-style architecture perfectly suited to their relaxed lifestyle, the layout provides unobstructed water views and tropical surroundings from every angle, overcoming the site’s geometrical challenges. High ceilings, large lanais, and terraces characterize the interior spaces, featuring unique elements and material palettes that bring distinctive character to each room.
The main level includes a great room, kitchen, master suite, and guest suite, all opening to bay-facing terraces. The great room’s blonde wood ceiling and off-white ceramic tiles establish an airy elegance, while the kitchen contrasts with dark wood flooring, contemporary cabinetry, and a powder blue backsplash. This space extends outdoors to a dining area with a grill and wood-burning fireplace, equally suited to large parties or quiet evenings.
On the second floor, three en suite guest rooms, an upstairs family room, and a gym complete the layout, with relaxed elegance throughout. The front elevation features the West Indies vernacular with decorative columns, a metal roof, and stucco walls. The design ensures unobstructed bay views by orienting rooms along the northern face in a 45-degree rotation, a feature unseen from the street.
With an open-minded approach from the clients and the collaboration of Perrone Construction and DWY Landscape Architects, the result is a timeless blend of classic luxury, functionality, and tropical ease—an elegant, functional residence that fully embraces its exceptional site.
