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he "Flower Bandit" has put his West Palm Beach home up for sale at $2.9 million. Renowned society florist Lewis Miller, known as the "Banksy of flowers" for his guerrilla-style flash floral art installations, transformed this home into a work of art with a unique style. Built in 1926, this Spanish mission home at 333 Pilgrim Road comes fully furnished.
Lewis Miller is famous for making everyday objects dazzle with beautiful floral displays. His work has even been featured in a book. He bought the Florida property sight unseen in 2021 for $1.14 million but still splits his time between New York and the Sunshine State.
The residence boasts a charming kitchen and a comfy-chic vibe with lots of built-ins and color. Miller widened the arches to create open flows of light. The home features one of the main bedrooms, which is designed to provide a comfortable and luxurious space for relaxation.
Miller's client list includes institutions like the Metropolitan Museum of Art, charities, luxury brands, and wealthy individuals. He launched his flash flower installations in 2016 before the presidential election but they took on new meaning after the election as a way to unify and bring joy to a divided nation.
The exterior of the West Palm Beach abode is a Spanish Mediterranean style, adding a touch of vibrant greens and arches for depth. The property comes with a two-story villa and plenty of outdoor space. The home is picture-perfect and features a sitting area and a little seating nook inside.
What makes the house stand out? "Lewis makes it special," said Sotheby’s International Realty listing broker John Cregan who shares the listing with his wife, Lisa. The home had been renovated by the previous owner, then Miller renovated again to make it even more beautiful. The furniture in the house runs from a handmade sofa in London to vintage French rattan wall sconces and local West Palm antiques.
Miller wanted the house to feel like Hemingway's old Florida, with sepia tobacco tones and a masculine undertone to the home. The proportions were great, and the overall vibe of the house was perfect. Miller lucked out on the timing of the purchase, as anything of interest was being snapped up or was priced so high that it wasn't attainable — and he loves a project.
The main house comes with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a fireplace. Design details include hardwood floors and plenty of built-ins like bookcases. Interior colors echo the lush outdoor greenery, including a green-tiled chef’s kitchen. There's also a Spanish-tiled, second-floor veranda that wraps around the back of the home for entertaining. The grounds include a guest house with two additional rooms, each with kitchens and full baths. And yes, despite parting ways with this dwelling, his flash installations won't stop.
