One Foot in the Sand

A whimsical space blends island style with classic details and references to the past.

- Yelena Moroz Alpert

WHEN ASHLEY Sharpe’s clients outgrew their ranch-style house, they weren’t about to let go of their “coveted parcel” in the North End neighborhood of Palm Beach. Instead, they hired Dailey Janssen Architects to build a new, 5,300-square-foot home on the oceanfront lot.

The interiors reflect the homeowners’ vibrant personalities and the island’s quintessential coquettish glamour. “I am quite studied in the history and early architecture of Palm Beach,” says the principal of Sharpe Development and Design, who has been part of the local community for nearly 20 years. “I understand life on the island—classic style, Moorish influence, and a culture of cocktail parties.”