{"id":8952,"date":"2026-01-08T03:45:19","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T08:45:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.luxuryhomemagazine.com\/thepalmbeaches\/blog\/?p=8952"},"modified":"2026-01-08T15:45:55","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T20:45:55","slug":"a-new-era-dekay-tate-give-this-palm-beach-bungalow-a-vibrant-mid-century-modern-twist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.luxuryhomemagazine.com\/thepalmbeaches\/blog\/2026\/01\/08\/a-new-era-dekay-tate-give-this-palm-beach-bungalow-a-vibrant-mid-century-modern-twist\/","title":{"rendered":"A New Era: Dekay & Tate give this Palm Beach bungalow a vibrant mid-century modern twist"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_single_image image=”8953″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=”” css=”.vc_custom_1765478675924{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1765478528450{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”]Written by Lauren Wicks<\/p>\n

Photos by Carmel Brantley<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30″][vc_column_text]When Dekay and Tate\u2019s Nina Dekay Grauer purchased this charming two-bedroom property in Palm Beach, she envisioned it as more than just a personal retreat. The home would serve as a private sanctuary, a working showroom, and an intimate meeting space for the newly rebranded design firm\u2014now led in partnership with Eleanor Tate Trepte. As the duo\u2019s first project together, the residence needed to be a true embodiment of their combined talents. While it naturally reflects Nina\u2019s distinct aesthetic, the design also highlights Eleanor\u2019s complementary strengths, transforming the space into a living calling card for their boutique interior design firm and a showcase of their shared creative vision.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30″][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”8957″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=””][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”30″][vc_column_text]\u201cWhen we started designing the house, it was really to get that \u2018wow factor\u2019 and to make the space stand out from a lot of the houses you see here,\u201d says Grauer. \u201cFrom the outside, it just looks like a little Palm Beach bungalow, but when you walk in, it\u2019s almost the antithesis of the traditional Palm Beach look.\u201d<\/p>\n

The duo was inspired by Dekay Grauer\u2019s love of midcentury style, rock and roll, pattern play, and a need for functionality, as the 1,800 square foot home needed to wear a lot of hats. And considering they were their own clients, the pair embraced the freedom and let their imaginations run wild, taking risks with color and pattern while also experimenting with storage space and how they could maximize functionality. Plus, they were able to employ a chic hidden door behind the bar (a childhood dream of Nina\u2019s) that led to her primary bedroom suite. [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30″][vc_single_image image=”8958″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space height=”30″][vc_column_text]One of the home\u2019s greatest decorating challenges was the sun room, which is a long, narrow space that features floor-to-ceiling windows and a fireplace. Grauer and Trepte ended up creating a custom piece that offers storage and seating from one end of the room to the other (in an electric purple, no less) to solve the issue of a pesky layout while ensuring it is inviting and purposeful for occasions of all kinds. It offers clever hidden storage for chargers, remotes, and other less aesthetically pleasing items in the \u201carms\u201d\u2019 of the bench. Though it posed some headaches, this space became one of the most special rooms to the pair, featuring a puzzle table (both are major puzzle lovers), favorite books, and collected knick-knacks that offer a warm welcome to all who enter.<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30″][vc_single_image image=”8956″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space height=”30″][vc_separator type=”normal” color=”#bababa”][vc_single_image image=”8500″ img_size=”728×90″ alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” qode_css_animation=”” css=”.vc_custom_1765478845976{border-radius: 4px !important;}” link=”https:\/\/lsrailings.com\/”][vc_separator type=”normal” color=”#bababa”][vc_empty_space height=”30″][vc_column_text]Though the home certainly colors outside of the classic Palm Beach design lines in a fresh, funky way, there are plenty of design elements that offer nods to the local aesthetic to make it feel contextual with a youthful twist. The paint selections, such as the verdant green on the living room bar and the peachy pink in the dining room, offer a spin on this classic color pairing, while there are plenty of locally sourced antiques (Delray\u2019s Dolphin & Flamingo was a top sourcing spot), natural fiber dining chairs, midcentury silhouettes, and botanical motifs that seem to welcome a new era of Palm Beach decorating without eschewing tradition entirely.
\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30″][vc_single_image image=”8954″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=”” css=”.vc_custom_1765478950928{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”30″][vc_single_image image=”8960″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space height=”30″][vc_separator type=”normal” color=”#bababa”][vc_single_image image=”8701″ img_size=”728×90″ alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” qode_css_animation=”” link=”https:\/\/pbckb.com\/”][vc_separator type=”normal” color=”#bababa”][vc_empty_space height=”30″][vc_column_text]\u201cOne of the best parts of this project was finding so many great vintage pieces, which we ended up working entire rooms around at times,\u201d says Trepte. \u201cIt was fun to start backwards with these older pieces that we normally wouldn\u2019t begin designing a room with otherwise and make something really special.\u201d<\/p>\n

The home\u2019s light fixtures, in particular, became defining elements of each space, as nearly all were statement-making vintage finds, from the chic table lamps on the beloved mirrored credenza to the various metallic hanging fixtures that add a layer of textural elegance. The leopard print chairs used in the office also became a starting point for this all-important space for boosting creativity and meeting with clients. However, considering this home is part- design laboratory for the firm, Grauer admits it\u2019s always a work in progress and serves as a safe space for the duo\u2019s ideas to run wild.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30″][vc_single_image image=”8959″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space height=”30″][vc_single_image image=”8961″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space height=”30″][vc_separator type=”normal” color=”#bababa”][vc_single_image image=”8783″ img_size=”728×90″ alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” qode_css_animation=”” link=”https:\/\/justtilenmarble.com\/”][vc_separator type=”normal” color=”#bababa”][vc_empty_space height=”30″][vc_column_text]\u201cI think especially for women in this time period we\u2019re in, from your early 20s to 30s, your style is constantly shifting and this project has been a very interesting progression to getting the house to where it is now,\u201d Grauer says. \u201cEllie and I had so much fun using our love of color and a dimensional outlook on design, and it was just the perfect way to start playing with our creativity and seeing what we are capable of together.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30″][vc_single_image image=”8955″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space height=”30″][vc_separator type=”normal” color=”#bababa”][vc_empty_space height=”30″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697540237327{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Visit Luxury Home Magazine of The Palm Beaches<\/a> to discover more design ideas.<\/p>\n

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