Madison Keys' Orlando Renovation Blends Historic Charm with Modern Comfort

Professional tennis player Madison Keys and her husband Bjorn Fratangelo renovated a 1930s Spanish-style casita in Orlando, Florida, after finding the builder-grade home they first bought lacked character. The couple worked with designers Faith and Seth Freytag to create a functional yet lived-in kitchen and living spaces, incorporating thrifted pieces and playful lighting. Keys, who won the Australian Open in 2025, said the project helped her discover new interests beyond tennis.

The 1930s Spanish-style casita originally spanned just 800 square feet before a later addition created what designers called a "Frankenstein" mismatch. Keys and Fratangelo purchased the property in 2022 and worked with Concrete to Cotton to unify the spaces through arched doorways and Spanish-inspired materials like red clay roof tiles. The kitchen prioritizes function and comfort over formality, while the dining room features a custom tiger-print banquette.

Keys requested generous entryway storage for her extensive tennis gear and incorporated thrifted fireplace sconces plus her own artwork into the design. Beyond the renovation itself, the project helped the Australian Open champion develop interests outside her athletic career, with the couple leaning into playful lighting and lived-in furnishings throughout the 2,700-square-foot home.