Jacques Grange refreshes a 1930s Palm Beach House

Palm Beach is probably my favorite place on earth, and one of the best things about this delightful island is the incredible architecture. Completed in 1930, this Old Spanish home (“La Loma”) was designed by two of Palm Beach’s most noted architects – John L. Volk and Gustav Maass. And it is truly a work of art! So many of these historic treasures have tragically been demolished, so I was thrilled to see La Loma lovingly preserved down to the magnificent original tile in the master bath! The decor is by the renowned Jacque Grange, and while not my usual traditional aesthetic, it is truly exquisite. Mario Nievera, one of the most highly sought landscape architects in South Florida, turned the surrounding grounds and gardens into a tropical paradise. Photography by Ngoc Minh Ngo and styling by Mieke Ten Have for Architectural Digest.

It would be impossible to create a home with this level of architectural detail today, and I wish more people would embrace preservation of our country’s historic treasures. You can read more about La Loma in the May 2018 issue of Architectural Digest.

11 COMMENTS

  1. Gorgeous! The decorating is so unusual and interesting with the architecture but the star is definitely the architecture and gardens!!!
    Xo

  2. I agree with the previous two posters – gorgeous house, gorgeous grounds but the interior is a total mess. Looks like a cheap mid-century modern when it WAS the mid-century. Trying WAY too hard and not succeeding.

  3. The house itself is spectacular, but the decor – ugh. It’s not that it’s contemporary or “eclectic” as I enjoy seeing that type of decor done well. The decorating is just a mess and does nothing to flatter the architecture of this magnificent home. Luckily decor is only temporary. The grounds, however, look gorgeous. Bravo to the landscape architect.

  4. Is this what the “tastemakers” are doing?? Let’ts hope it doesn’t happen what happened in the fashion world where everything got so crazy and lacking in taste that nobody cares anymore as to what the designers are doing.

  5. Such a chic house! I love the architecture, I love the bathroom….LOVE!!! Love the exteriors with the tile….etc. And I adore Palm Beach! My really close friend invited me there in 1968 and I have been visiting ever since!

    I must say; I do not love the decorating. I do love the Venetian chandelier…..pretty much nothing else. Call me an old fuddy duddy. I love the elegance of Palm Beach classic with a punch. But this punch knocked me out. Not in a good way. Bad 50’s. I grew up in the 50’s. Didn’t like it then….don’t like it now. So glad they preserved the exterior, the ceilings, the master bath….all those great things. Just get most of that furniture out of there….please! (Sorry!!!)

    • I agree with you on the decor Penelope and you are most definitely NOT a fuddy duddy! You have exquisite taste in fact. Thank goodness the house is preserved. Maybe at some point when real beauty, taste and elegance return to the world, along with a deep appreciation and respect for tradition, the decor will belong in this lovely home.

  6. Great house …hideous interiors. Feels like “can we add something to this room to make it uglier?” Typically I like the work of this designer but cactus fabric in PB?.looks like that someone stayed too long at the garage sale.

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