Early design leadership allowed
Blakely Interior Design to seamlessly unify architecture, atmosphere and lifestyle in this waterfront retreat in Warwick.
home perched above Narragansett Bay calls for more than a breathtaking view— it demands an interior that enhances it.
The 8,800-square-foot legacy retreat in Warwick was designed for Florida-based homeowners and their adult children to enjoy New England by the water, create lasting family moments and host lively gatherings. Effortlessly complementing the bay, its coastal calm mirrors the exterior.
Working alongside Studio S Architecture, Blakely Interior Design shaped not only the interiors, but the overall vision for the home, with a focus on sophisticated millwork details and elevated interior architecture.
“ Early collaboration allowed us to think holistically about the home, and how our clients wanted to live, before the architect came into the planning process,” says Janelle Blakely Photopoulos, principal and owner of Blakely Interior Design.“ By defining the design vision early, we were able to set a clear foundation that helped inform the architectural design.”
Since the homeowners were in Florida throughout construction, they relied heavily on Blakely Interior Design, which was involved from the project’ s early stages. Through a detailed discovery process, the team developed an understanding of the homeowners’ lifestyle and preferences, ensuring the
RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY’ S NEST | 2026 5