Member
ASID, Florida South Chapter Board Of Directors 2002-2003
License #IB0000706
With
over 30 years of experience in interior design, architecture and construction,
Steve Hefner is known best for integrating architecture with interior
design and working as a team with the client, architect and builder.
With his strong knowledge in all aspects of design, architecture and
construction, Hefner offers clients a "complete package" of
interior design including space planning, lighting, wall and crown moldings,
ceiling details, landscaping and overall interior/exterior detailing.
In
1993, Hefner founded Designworks, an architectural interior design firm
located at 250 Royal Court in Delray Beach, Florida. Hefner's strong
understanding in architecture provides the builder/developer with an
'edge' in the overall construction project. Specializing in either redesigning
existing properties or enhancing the ones that fall short of consumers
expectations, Hefner always promises to deliver a complete package for
clients.
Born and raised in Corel Gables, FL., The Florida State University interior
design graduate has worked on projects throughout South Florida, New
York, New Mexico, North Carolina, Hawaii and Europe. As a licensed interior
designer, Hefner has sat on the Board of Directors of the South Florida
Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) for several
years and is an Allied member of the American Institute of Architects
(AIA). This year Hefner is nominated for an award with the ASID. The
interior design community has recognized his commitment to quality and
uniqueness of diverse projects.
Hefner's
current projects include luxury home developers FASCA, Inc. and AM Nicolli
Contruction, Inc. Both projects are set to build from the 'ground up'.
His independent work for owners of a 163-acre home in Pennyslvania and
a 20-acre property at Jupiter Farms are anticipated to be seen throughout
the national interior design community. Hefner's Aventura projects include
numerous homes throughout Turnberry, Williams Island and The Point.
Some of his most creative office interior work can be seen at the office
of the well known Aventura plastic surgeon, Dr. Michael Storch.
Before creating Designworks and becoming one of South Florida's most
well known architectural and interior design companies, Hefner's experience
includes running a design operation inside a large Boca Raton interior
design firm as well as his efforts in numerous building projects.
To
begin consulting about interior design and architectural needs, contact
a Designworks representative at 561.239.1333.
Born in Canandaigua, New York
Resident of Florida Since 1990
Education:
BA Philosophy - 1990
State University of New York at Albany
Albany, New York
Experience:
Obtained strong administrative background while pursuing degree.Various
administrative and accounting positions at interior design firms since
1991 and DesignWorks specifically since 1994.
Responsibilities:
Service the needs of DesignWorks' clients and employees related to customer
service, contracts, proposals,
ordering, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
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COMPANY
PROFILE
DesignWorks
Creative Partnership, Ltd. is an award winning interior design firm
of excellence, licensed by the State of Florida. Our objective is to
combine creative design and technical proficiency to fulfill our Client's
functional needs and appeal to their sense of aesthetics.
Our
areas of specialty include both residential and commercial design and
implementation. We provide complete Client services by providing proper
space planning, innovative interior architecture and design, selection
and purchasing of interior appointments, color coordination and graphic
detailing.
DesignWorks
planning phase begins with the Client/Designer consultation to pinpoint
the project's objectives and character. The next phase is a preliminary
presentation, based on the Client's individual taste, followed by revised
presentations, as needed, to assure the Client's satisfaction and approval.
Complete
working drawings, specifications and details encompassing every aspect
of construction are prepared, including furniture plans, finish plans,
electrical and telephone plans, cabinet work and all miscellaneous details
and specifications.
All aspects
of the design process and installation are personally supervised by
the Designer. This coordinated approach creates an interior environment
reflecting the project's specific functions and theme.
In return
for our absolute commitment to service, we can measure our success by
the contentment of our Clients and the generous number of personal referrals
we receive.
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PUBLISHED
WORK
Florida
Design, September 2002
Florida Design, March 2001
Comfort Colors, 1999
Eclectic Style, 1998
Interiors In White, 1998
Florida Design, April 1997
Palm Beach Illustrated Magazine, Sept. 1996
Showcase Of Interior Design, Southern Edition II, 1996
Unique Homes, August/September 1995
Palm Beach Post, April 1995
Palm Beach Post, March 1995
Ft. Lauderdale, Sun-Sentinel, January 1995
Palm Beach Post, March 1993
Florida Design, Fall 1991
Ft. Lauderdale, Sun-Sentinel, March 1990
Palm Beach Post, November 1990
Palm Beach Life Magazine, December 1988
Boca
Raton News, August 1988
The Designer Magazine, February 1987
Florida Designers Quarterly, October 1984
Florida Designers Quarterly, January 1984
Interior Design Magazine, January 1984
Florida Designers Quarterly, October 1983
Palm Beach Life Magazine, August 1981
Interior Design Magazine, November 1980 Selected
by Florida Designers Quarterly for Outstanding Designers In South Florida
Issues, 1983 & 1984
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AN
EXPRESSION OF ELEGANCE
New
and Original Pieces Shape A Gracious
Setting For A European Couple
Interior
Design: Steven M. Hefner, Design Works Creative Partnership Ltd., Delray
Beach, FL
Architecture: Shane Ames, Ames Design International, Delray Beach, FL
Photography: Kim Sargent, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Text: Justin Henderson
Here
in Florida, amid blue skies and balmy breezes, Old World style often finds unexpected
and eclectic forms of expression. For this Delray Beach home on the golf course
in Addison Reserve, designer Steve Hefner drew on a variety of cultural and
period references to establish the ideal ambiance for his clients. The European
couple sought a warm, spacious home where "the family could congregate
and be comfortable, Hefner says. "They wanted quality, but the house also
had to be relaxed and casual enough to accommodate grandchildren."
Already
owners of one lot in Addison Reserve, the couple purchased another to build
a more generously spacious home. Hefner was first approached by the husband
who desired more space for family gatherings as well as more landscape for one
of his wife's passions - gardening.
The
husband worked closely with builder Paul Courchene, architect Shane Ames and
Hefner to formulate the initial exterior and interior design concepts. With
its subtle mix of Old World and modern influences, such as the barrel tile roof,
arched windows, marble and other refined materials, the home features Mediterranean-style
architecture with classic touches. The shaded terrace and patio and pool area
at the rear of the house are quintessentially Florida.
To
help ensure a feeling of familiarity in their new home, the couple agreed to
bring in furniture and decorative objects from their old house. In doing so,
they created "a comfort level that comes from having an emotional attachment
to familiar objects" Hefner says.
Rich
and eclectic, "warm, friendly and not impossing," is how Hefner describes
the home's interior design - a look he believes perfectly captures the family's
"casually elegan," personal style. "Easygoing, kind and gracious,
the owners are the sort of people who make a stranger feel welcome," he
says.
The
home's relaxed yet refined setting comes to life in the foyer, a warm sunlit
space. Steps above the main living areas, the foyer stands on its own with high
ceilings and arches supported by hand carved marble columns. Glass entry doors,
ornamented with elaborate iron scrollwork, hint at the friendly nature of the
home and its owners, while the marble flooring imparts a more formal, classic
tone.
Located
off the foyer is the dining room, also surrounded by arches and columns. The
inviting room features a carved-wood table and armchairs dressed in a rich floral
tapestry. Above, a stunning chandelier exudes Italianate grace.
The
living room offers an array of furnishings designed to enhance the owner's informal
lifestyle. Sofas from their previous home, rejuvenated with tone-on-tone fabric
from Brunschwig & Fils, breed familiarity, while new bergeres and lounge
chairs add a fresh touch. A bar area tucked into a niche and a grand piano cater
to the owner's love of entertaining. Here, as in the foyer, high ceilings lend
a grand sense of scale. Plaid silk draperies and layered valances frame the
windows, drawing the eye outside.
For this close knit family, life revolves around the family room. Furnishings
range from twin sofas to a pair of lounge chairs positioned for watching TV.
Timeworn in its appearance, the chestnut cabinetry conceals the 50-inch TV screen,
and displays collectibles from the owners' many travels. Nature-inspired textures
and prints, such as the carved-stone cocktail table and tropical-themed fabric,
allude to an island air.
"The
husband is allowed to smoke cigars in two rooms - the library and the media
room," Hefner says with a smile. So, it's apropos that the media room sports
the look of an English gentlemen's club - with dark colors, paisley prints and
plump leather lounge chairs. So as not to detract from the room's private club
feel, the walls conceal audio-video equipment from view. A coffered ceiling
features a faux-mahogany finish that enhances the richness of the space.
Showcasing
the interior's varied motifs are the guestrooms, each designed with a different
theme. In one guestroom, Biedermeir furnishings - one of the owner's favorite
styles - instill a European flair. Both the bed and bedside tables are newer
pieces styled in the likeness of a late 1840's design. At the foot of the bed
rests a Biedermeir-style bench, its lines derived from the French Empire style
of the early-to mid 1800s. Silhouettes of costumes from this era highlight the
acid-etched, sheer draperies.
Floor
to ceiling windows surround the master suite, affording limitless views of the
sunset. Shimmering silk taffeta gold, copper and green dresses the windows,
softening the room's strong architectural lines. Coffered ceilings lend visual
interest and offset the different areas of the room, such as the sitting area.
Asian-inspired
bed coverings commingle with a Chinese urn and Portugese desk, imbuing the suite
with an Oriental ambiance. At the foot of the bed, a love seat wears a floral
design set against a soft green background.
Hefner
effortlessly blends a collection of family treasures with new furnishings, creating
an inviting yet elegant home for a family with casual ways and refined tastes.
DesignWorks is a
custom full service interior design firm specializing in all levels
of creative design services. Listed below are many of the services we
provide that will assist you in your interior design project.
GENERAL SERVICES
ARCHITECTURAL
REVIEW
· Review overall floor plans for
space
layout and traffic flow.
· Evaluate
room sizes in relation to
furniture placement, aesthetics
and overall
function
·
Evaluate adequacy of natural and
artificial light
· Review
all exterior elevations for
overall aesthetic appeal and
function
columns, niches, plant
ledges, ceiling treatments and
moulding details.
· Provide suggestions for Client to
consider regarding any identified
architectural problems or
shortcomings.