universities all over the map in finding top-level executives to keep
their institutions of higher learning at the top of their game. It’s a
taxing job to be sure, and one that keeps the couple very much on
the move.
With so much travel on their itineraries and keeping their
schedules tightly packed, coming home to the calm beauty of the
bay is therapeutic—and that beauty is something they love to share
with their family and friends. Hosting dinner parties and opening
up their guest rooms to their loved ones is something the Ashers
treasure—and with seven bedrooms, nine bathrooms, and an
entirely separate apartment space above the garage, doing just that
is a simple matter. “We love to entertain, and it seems that—of the
many places we’ve lived—living here in Florida has been the place
that has really been the one that attracts family to come and stay
with us,” Betty laughs.
Not that that would come as a surprise to anyone walking through
this amazing home, as one of the very features that makes it so
amazing are the views of the bay that it commands from its many
massive windows. The color palette lends well to keeping things
feeling open and airy, with light, neutral colors on the walls and
warmly toned hardwood floors running throughout. And tying
right back in to the Asher’s love of Spain is the tile backsplash
behind the 6-burner stainless steel gas stove where Betty lets her
chef-skills shine. “I find cooking therapeutic, so the kitchen is
one of my favorite rooms in the house, and whenever I look at
that backsplash, it reminds me of wonderful memories I have of
traveling to Spain,” Betty explains of the feature tiles that depict a
view of the Mediterranean coastline with cypress trees. “I’m not
one who easily gets attached to things, but that’s a very special
touch in our home,” she goes on.
Complimenting the space are the creamy custom cabinets
that line the perimeter of that large kitchen, with light granite
countertops whose veining perfectly blends the coloring of the
floor with greys and darker browns to marry the hues of the home.
Centering the space is the kitchen island, its deep, chocolate color
providing a beautiful contrast to the lighter tones that prevail in the
room and offering just one more piece of evidentiary proof of the
Asher’s appreciation for design.
“We love to entertain, and it seems that—of the many places we’ve
lived—living here in Florida has been the place that has really
been the one that attracts family to come and stay with us.”
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