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This fall, Florida Design sheds light on the many seductions of South Florida. We travel the coast to discover hidden, high-style and historic beauty in its many forms.

From rough to refined — Robert Brown and Todd Davis remodeled a hidden Biscayne Bay gem, designed by L. Murray Dixon in 1938. To establish their home’s sense of place, this design duo kept many of the home’s original architectural elements intact. Inside, they blended antiques with contemporary pieces — a signature Brown Davis mix — to unify this exceptional design.
Breathtaking describes a high-style penthouse atop The Setai on South Beach. Its owners combined the two 40th-floor penthouses, then retained Allison Forbes and John Toates to embellish it with exquisite furnishings, exotic woods and rich colors. A rare blend of sophistication and Asian detail, this vacation getaway epitomizes luxury inside and out.

Reflecting the talents of Bob Biederman, a sprawling historic estate in Coral Gables echoes the feel and flavor of Palm Beach with fresh fabrics, sunlit colors and eclectic furnishings — an inviting setting for a young, vibrant family. Throughout, a spirited mix of textures and patterns, contemporary art and centuries-old antiques conveys a refined sense of elegance.

In addition, Florida Design travels to West Palm Beach and across the state to St. Armands Key, where the area’s top designers make their mark on showhouses — each historically significant in its own right.

Heading north, we explore the Emerald Coast, uncovering the many charming seaside communities that dot the landscape with their definitive architectural styles.
TABLE of CONTENTS
Vol. 16 No. 3
COVER STORY

SEDUCTION ON SOUTH BEACH
Design by Allison Forbes
Architecture meets design in an Asian and Art Deco-inspired penthouse offering 360-degree panoramas of Miami

FEATURES

GRACIOUS ELEGANCE IN THE GABLES
Design by Bob Biederman
Fresh colors, contemporary art and eclectic furnishings and fabrics imbue a 1920s estate with youthful vibrance

FRESH, MODERN TOUCHES
Design by Toby Zack
Clean-lined and uncluttered, a Boca Raton condominium reflects a couple’s desire for an uncomplicated getaway

PALM BEACH ECLECTIC
Design by Cheri Lynn Friedman
This home’s design reflects its location with contemporary elegance, antique accents and modern flair

DESIGNING WITHOUT LIMITS
Design by Richard Geary
Given free reign, a designer reconfigures spaces in a South Beach condominium to create an open floor plan with scenic ocean views

ARCHITECTURAL GEM
Design by Robert S. Brown and Todd D. Davis
A Deco masterpiece provides the blueprint for a clever, sophisticated mix of modern pieces and centuries-old antiques

THE INTIMATE GRANDEUR OF A WATERFRONT ESTATE
Design by Robert Shields
Elegant antiques and traditional furniture meld with a palette of sand, sky and seagrass

HIGH STYLE ON PARK AVENUE
Design by Fanny Haim
A timeless arrangement of art, African artifacts, Art Deco and French Modern furnishings creates rhythmic continuity in the Manhattan apartment of music mogul Antonio ‘L.A.’ Reid

SEEKING REPOSE ON CAPTIVA ISLAND
Design by Janet Bilotti
A tri-level estate on the Gulf captures the warmth of the tropics with rich woods and light, summery colors

FLORIDA SHOWHOUSES
2006 American Red Cross Designers’ Show House
American Lung Association of Florida Designer Showhouse 2006 Jewels on the Bay 2006 ASID Designer Showhouse

OLD WORLD CHARM NESTLED IN NAPLES
Design by Kira Krümm
Classic Mediterranean architecture and rich jewel tones lend a European ambiance to this family-friendly estate

CLASSIC ISLAND PLANTATION MOTIFS
Design by K.C. Barkley
Handsomely designed with tropical accents and West Indies furnishings, this Orchid Island home features a wealth of rich architectural details


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