The Cliff at Cap

  • Prize
    Honorable Mention in Interior Design
  • Company/Firm
    Studio IDC
  • Lead Designer
    Todd Tyler
  • Other Designer(s)
    Stephanie Tyler, Adriana Mesa
  • Interior Designer
    Todd Tyler
  • Location
    Smuggler’s Cove, St. Lucia
  • Project Date
    December 2022
  • Developer
    Cap Maison Resort

The Cliff at Cap takes its design cues from the surrounding environment. This open-air space was redesigned with a focus on the rounded central bar, utilizing emerald-green tiles to give the area a warm, earthy glow. The eclectic rattan seating, custom leaf sculpture canopy, and columns wrapped in natural sisal rope add to its seaside charm.
The team painted the tongue-and-groove ceilings a light blue to visually lift the height of the dining room and accentuate the dark wood beams. The veranda was expanded with a new roof structure, and the updated railings and awnings now take full advantage of the unmatched views from every angle.

The pièce de résistance is The Cliff Bar at the center of the octagonal structure. This focal point was inspired by the trunk of a grand tree holding the restaurant atop the mountain. The bar was refinished with luminous emerald-green tiles and deep green quartz countertops, while natural wood shelving with concealed LED lighting highlights the top-shelf liquors. The rest of the restaurant expands outward in layers. The bar stools are cobalt blue, while the lounge chairs are black, accented by natural leather bindings.

Bio
Studio IDC is a boutique, second-generation interior design firm offering meticulous turnkey service to luxury residential and hospitality clientele. Drawing on cultural influences, locality, and client lifestyle, Studio IDC curates spaces that are visually exquisite and functionally lasting. The firm’s licensed designers and in-house procurement specialists are attuned to the bespoke needs of each client, ensuring smooth communication throughout the design process. Led by passion for stunning, experiential design, Studio IDC’s goal is to form inspired, lasting relationships with clients.

Other prizes
NEWH South Florida 2025 TopID Award IDA Design Awards 2024 - Bronze Winner - Interior Design/Renovation - Blue Belle BLT Built Design Awards 2024- Winner - Interior Design/Residential - Ty Compton Estate ASID South Florida - First Place - Restaurant Design - River Oyster Bar