Three words: spacious, streamlined and white

If you’re thinking of remodeling, the theme for today’s high-end luxury kitchens can be summed up in three words: spacious, streamlined and white. And if you have your heart set on an outdoor kitchen, add green—as in environmental friendliness. “White and soft grey are the most fashionably hot colors this year,” says Lauren Fiske of TriplePoint Design Build. “The timeliness and simplicity make these colors very popular with our clients.” As for outdoor designs,
sustainable materials and other “earth-friendly practices” are a must, says Diana Matlack of Dynamic Outdoor Spaces. What is it about the white-and-grey combo that appeals to homeowners? “It creates a stable base for the rest of the color palette of backsplash tile, countertops, and the hardware,” says Fiske. She points to a patterned mosaic backsplash tile as a great way to introduce color, or the addition of glass tiles to set the stage for a contemporary twist.

TriplePoint Design Build, is the Proud Recipient of Two 2018 National Contractor of the Year Awards!

TriplePoint Design Build, a St. Petersburg based residential design build firm, has once again been recognized as an industry leader! They have won two highly prestigious 2018 NARI National Contractor of the Year (CotY) Awards!

TriplePoint Design Build is a full service design/build remodeling firm that transforms outdated living spaces into their client’s dream home through the creative combination of functional floor plans, dramatic design elements, and custom features that enhance and compliment their client’s unique lifestyle.

TriplePoint strives to transform every remodeling project into an award winning project that exceeds their client’s expectations. They are committed to delivering quality, integrity, ethical service, craftsmanship, and value to the finished product. Established in the Tampa Bay area in 2000, they are highly accredited and have been honored with over 112 different local, regional, and national awards for building and design excellence.

Neal Fiske states, “We are honored to gain recognition at the national level in a long standing trade organization that strives to acknowledge professionalism and expertise in our field. The competition establishes credibility to our firm, and validates our efforts amongst our peers and other members of the industry. Winning provides a deep level of personal satisfaction for all of the hard work contributed by the entire team at TriplePoint to deliver successful award winning projects.”

By Nanette Wiser

What happens when you have savvy homeowners who know what they want and an award-winning design/build firm? Magic!

TriplePoint Design Build transformed a 1920’s Northeast duplex bungalow into a charming single-family home for clients Connie Lancaster and Annie Hiotis that fits seamlessly into the historic neighborhood on the exterior.

“We were presented with a unique challenge,” says Lauren Fiske, co-owner of TriplePoint Design Build with husband Neal. “Our clients wanted the home to be in visual harmony with the character and spirit of the historic neighborhood known for its classic craftsman bungalows and lush vegetation.

With Connie and Anastacia intimately involved in design decisions, the journey captured architectural elements embodying the charm from the past integrated with the technology of the present. ”This stunning transformation was accomplished using creative design, quality products and energy efficient solutions,” says Fiske. For their efforts, TriplePoint Design Build was awarded 1st Place NARI Contractor of the Year in the Southeast Regional and Tampa Bay Local Whole House Remodel category.

Connie and Annie have lived in St. Pete for 25 years and moved from Beach Dr. to Old Northeast with Leo (their beloved ragdoll cat) so they could have a little oasis for relaxing poolside or entertaining friends or hosting fundraisers in their gracious kitchen.

Relocating from South Carolina and Ohio, they love DTSP and are thrilled with the changes. “We’ve always enjoyed downtown St Pete, with its waterfront parks and only nine miles to the beautiful Gulf Beaches. In the old days, we had three good restaurants to choose from,” they recall. “The Vinoy kickstarted the renaissance revival, and we’ve watched the transformation.” Their faves include Bella Brava, Parkshore Grill and Ruth Chris.
Their goal was to build a bungalow in a quiet neighborhood that looked like it had always been in Old Northeast with all the modern amenities, and now they have oversized closets, elegant bathrooms, casual chic living spaces and lots of room for the art they collect.
The interior is lovely with smart home sustainable features. The lighting is 100% LED and they commissioned a beautiful craftsman chandelier for the living room. Their eco-friendly garden showcases Florida native plants that require less water and manicuring. Artisan furnishings and rugs accent the warm interiors showcasing a mix of traditional and eclectic furnishings, including a white leather sectional.

Here’s what Connie and Annie like best about their Old Northeast home.

The Pool Area: “We love our outdoor lanai with the fireplace and retractable phantom screen.”
Bathrooms: “The master bath is really large, especially compared to the tiny one we had on Beach Dr. TriplePoint’s Neal Fiske convinced us to put in heated floors which we love (and so does Leo).
Kitchen: “It’s our living room. We have a large island, and everyone always hangs there. Nothing like cooking and watching Rays game on the TV above our wonderful Wolf range.”
Bedroom: “the master is like a little wing off the main house and overlooks the pool and has beautiful lighted cove ceilings.”