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Modern Elegance Meets Minnesota Lake House

Family is everything to these Miami-based homeowners. When they decided to build a vacation lake house in Minnesota, naturally, they wanted something that would...

The four-bedroom Tranquility Villa features a black infinity-edge swimming pool and integrated indoor/outdoor areas. The villa’s open plan and abundance of sliding glass doors invite views of ponds and gardens, as well as the ocean.

Island Modern Captivates at Amanyara

The Turks & Caicos island retreat’s iconic minimalist design integrates modern style with dramatic island scenery

Sweden’s Treehotel is a Natural Wonder

Through low-impact design, Sweden's Treehotel helps preserve the precious landscape its guests come here to enjoy

Deco Divine at The Wellesley

Once an underground station, The Wellesley has emerged as an Art Deco gem — and one of London’s most stylish boutique hotels

The Noble Suite offers magnificent views of the hotel's landscape. The frescoed vaulted ceiling in the bedroom and the breathtaking paneled and gold decorated ceiling in the living room, lend this suite an authentic Renaissance feel with modern day comforts. Photography by Barbara Kraft.

Four Seasons Hotel Firenze

While Embracing Its Rich Historic Past, The Four Seasons Hotel Firenze In Florence, Italy Offers Guests The Finest In Luxurious And Modern Amenities

Each with its own swimming pool, the three residences in the building overlooking the Bay of Talamanca share a sense of personal privacy and intimate charm. Shapely Paola Lenti furnishings from Luminaire offer comfortable poolside seating.

Sun-Kissed Island Retreat in Ibiza

Ah, Ibiza … To Most Americans, The Name Sounds Of White Plaster Haciendas, Rustling Palms, Lavender-Shaded Mountains And Luxury. But Where Exactly Is It?

The Rosewood São Paulo’s Emerald pool was constructed with custom tiles to mirror the waters of the Bonito region of Brazil. Photos courtesy of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts

Inside the Rosewood São Paulo

Inspired by Brazil’s history and designed for its hereafter, the property hits all the right marks when it comes to design, tradition, and hospitality

The hotel’s new champagne bar is the focus of the arrival experience at the property. “The intent for the design of the lobby was to activate the space,” says Kristen Emory, senior designer at Parker-Torres Design. “The infusion of luxurious materials into the architecture strikes a delicate balance, creating an atmosphere that is simultaneously casual and refined.”

Five-Star Makeover at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples

The Ritz-Carlton, Naples is back after an ambitious design overhaul

The Dupont Circle Flaunts Midcentury Modern Makeover

The Dupont Circle Hotel re-debuts with a statement-making aesthetic that evokes the glory of the past with today’s design trends

In the Gardens of Vizcaya

Embracing traditional Italian Renaissance while drumming to the beat of Miami’s cultural verve

The living room’s ceiling features the same white Belgian oak found in the flooring, accentuated with light fixtures from Currey & Co. The bold citron-hued area rug and sculptural chairs flanking the fireplace infuse an artsy vibe. To the right and up three steps is one of the home’s architectural surprises: a blue-hued library. “It’s like a beautiful cocoon,” says Pamela. “It’s my favorite spot in the house.”

Beach House Blues in Paradise by the Bay

A vacation dream home in the Panhandle offers surprises around every corner

A monumental concrete partition separates the pool deck from the patio of Quinto la Huella, EAST’s Uruguayan restaurant

Urban Cool at EAST Miami

The design-driven Miami hotel brings sustainable spaces and curated art to the Brickell cityscape

Notes on Light and Color by Judy Pfaff was previously installed in 2000 at Jaffe-Friede and Strauss Galleries in Hanover, New Hampshire. Photo courtesy of Sarasota Art Museum

Art Museum Round-Up

From MOCA Jacksonville to the Pérez Art Museum Miami, preview six must-see exhibitions at some of Florida's most celebrated art museums

A corten steel “skin” encases the resort’s agave bar, Candil. This cage-like structure creates an intimate mood inside the venue by filtering light and creating dramatic shadow play.

Luxury on the Dunes

Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, is a modern articulation of Mexico’s cultural and artisan traditions.

Inside the 255-Foot, Design-Forward ‘Malia’

Rounded angles define the captivating interiors of the 'Malia'

Wood paneling and mid-century modern furnishings are common to all the hotel’s 13 suites.

Suite Life at The Moore

Checking in is now a thing at the Miami Design District with the debut of The Hotel at The Moore

Explora Valle Sagrado harmonizes with the Andean highlands in which it’s nestled. The destination hotel is a marvel of sustainable design.

Explora Valle Sagrado is One with the Land

The sustainably designed Explora Valle Sagrado both respects and embraces Peru’s rich cultural heritage

Each of the different gardens—English, Italian, and Olmsted—offers a distinct aesthetic design and balance of color, textures, fragrances, and shade, while preserving the historic character.

History and Horticulture

Jacksonville’s riverfront Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens offers landscapes to linger over

A Modern East Coast Retreat Warmed with Southern Charm

When it comes to oceanfront living, bells and whistles are rarely needed. Subdued design features, a soft color palette and minimalist furnishings serve to...

Companies Give Back Amid COVID-19

Throughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, industries and organizations have stepped up to help communities in big ways – the interiors industry is...

Natural Accents Adorn Modern Buffalo Lake Home

With a love for architecture and an earnest desire to commission just the right team to design their new residence in Buffalo Lake, Minn.,...