When a couple from New York decided they were done with the Northeast, they figured South Florida would be the ideal setting for the next chapter of their lives. They’d lived in the area years before, after all, and their grown children now resided in the region. As they narrowed down locations, Boca Raton eventually won out and they purchased two lots in Princeton Estates, a subdivision of the Woodfield Country Club, an enclave known for its 27 lakes and winding golf courses.

Desiring a fluid, easy-to-navigate floor plan, the owners sought a single-story structure that would function as a serene private retreat, a welcoming gathering space, and a showplace for their spectacular art collection. To bring that vision to life, they tapped two design pros who had come through for them before: architect Ralph Choeff and interior designer Deborah Wecselman.