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Seaglass Awards 2026: The Best of Outdoor Living

Florida Design’s annual recognition of design and architecture excellence throughout the state celebrates its fourth edition in 2026

Seaglass Awards 2026: The Best of Contemporary Design

Florida Design’s annual recognition of design and architecture excellence throughout the state celebrates its fourth edition in 2026

The entrance to Core’s at-home design studio (formerly her guest house) is flanked on either side by confederate jasmine that blooms in spring and summer

Inside Designer Shani Core’s Backyard Design Studio

Shani Core transforms her Palm Beach Gardens guest house into a living portfolio of her designs

The living room features a coral stone fireplace accented with fine fluting at the lower portion for textural appeal. Built-in shelves flank the artwork centered behind a Poltrona Frau sofa. The abstract painting inspired the subtle orange hues of a pair of Avenue Road lounge chairs and the gold-finished rattan pendants by Hudson Valley Lighting.

Palm Beach Home Reimagines Historic Coastal Style

On the north end of Palm Beach island, a newly built residence makes the most of open spaces and natural light

“The ceiling details and arches inside the home are all original but they were painted white, so nobody really noticed them,” says Joy. “We enhanced them with a plaster finish to highlight the architecture. That was one of the changes that really grounded the space.”

Designer Creates an Elegant Duality at Home

At home in Coral Gables, Miami designer Justin Joy balances the utilitarian needs of his family with the refined modernism he loves

Seaglass Awards 2026: The Best of Traditional/Transitional Design

Florida Design’s annual recognition of design and architecture excellence throughout the state celebrates its fourth edition in 2026

Because the main living area of the home is so large, designer Kate Abt created a couple of sitting nooks for quiet moments. On the wall, colorful surfboards by Kerri Rosenthal reveal the family’s love for the sport.

Cocoa Beach Vacation Home is a Surfer’s Paradise

Water pursuits are given their due at a Cocoa Beach vacation home

The residence is raised 10 feet off the ground to accommodate storm surge while improving exposure to the southeasterly trade winds. Louvered screens help protect and shade glass exposures while preserving the immersive views. The dwelling embraces natural daylight and cross-ventilation to further connect the occupants to the outdoors.

Key Largo Residence is a Climate-Conscious Design Marvel

On a quiet stretch of coastline in upper Key Largo, a new build embraces site-driven, climate-conscious design, relying on bold structural expression and honest materials

“This dining room was tricky and narrow as it’s between the kitchen and the deck,” says designer Brooke Sabia. “It is a main area for the family, so we had to ensure that it was not just beautiful but practical as well. The chairs are vintage with custom cushions, and the dining table was custom-made in Maine.”

Q&A with Designer Brooke Sabia

Designer Brooke Sabia delivers a sophisticated and functional seaside retreat in boca grande

The bar is a showcase for artworks collected over the years. The mix of deep blue on the wall paneling and yellow on the stools is exemplary of the bold approach to palette exhibited throughout the residence.

Tampa Home is a Study in Refined Eclecticism

A seasoned designer helps a writer tell the multilayered and colorful story of her Tampa home

A gravel walkway opens into a hidden alcove framed by native coontie and tough, low-maintenance species that thrive in the heat. The sweeping oolite feature wall was built by hand on-site based on a simple sketch.

Wild and Effortless Landscape Charms on Belle Meade Island

When the time came to tackle the grounds of their 3,500-square-foot residence on Belle Meade Island, its owners called on Carolina Monteiro, founder and...

The family room is grounded by a rich area rug designed by C2 Concepts Interiors. “The client loves having family over, so the space needed to feel open and comfortable,” says Crispino. “Nothing too formal, just a layout that allows people to gather naturally.” Filled with light, the room centers around an inviting sectional sofa from Four Hands.

Key Biscayne Condo is a Piece of Paradise

At the Grand Bay Residences in Key Biscayne, interior designer Camila Crispino of C2 Concepts Interiors approached a 3,000-square-foot waterfront condominium not as a...

Miami Beach Vacation Home Finds Beauty in Balance

Informed by Brazilian design’s minimalism and warmth, a Miami Beach vacation home is both a showplace for modern refinement and a family retreat

In the condo’s dining area, chairs designed by Leon Rosen for Pace Furniture in the 1970s introduce a refined sense of heritage with their arched backs and Lucite arms, which quietly echo a Roman arch motif. The orange triangular painting on the exposed concrete wall was created by designer Paul Sherrill’s business partner, José Solis Betancourt, who gifted it to him as a housewarming present. “When I saw it in his studio, I knew it was the one piece that would add an unexpected touch to the room,” says Sherrill.

Inside a Designer’s Own West Palm Beach Condo

With exposed concrete one minute and classic roman motifs the next, a designer’s West Palm Beach condo is a study of chic contradictions

Conceptualized by architect Daniel Kahan, the home’s arrival sequence begins at the formal front façade, defined by a Federal portico and a wood door with sidelights and a transom.

Palm Beach Home is a Colonial-Style Beauty

On Palm Beach Island, a colonial-style estate serves as a testament to layered architecture, sophisticated interiors, and fluid landscape design

An Asian artwork in the living room nods to the time the family spent in China. A custom oak shelf holds mementos and antiques collected by the homeowners over the years. The vintage Poltrona Mole chair and ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues reveals Saliba’s penchant for Brazilian mid-century modern furniture.

Q&A with Designer Daniela Saliba

A clever and astute designer knows how to work within the parameters of existing collections and succeed. Such was the case for Daniela Saliba...

The main living room’s design is refined yet welcoming and centered around the view with a strong sense of balance and spatial organization. “Because of the room’s length, we divided it into two distinct zones: a TV/living area and a bar/lounge space for entertaining,” says designer Cristina Souza. “A custom extended sofa helps define these areas.”

Sunny Isles Beach Residence is Serene and Sophisticated

A condo residence’s spectacular perspective of Sunny Isles Beach inspires its contemporary and clean design

The living room showcases Paladino Rudd’s design approach: transitional, timeless, and tasteful. An upper-level seating area connects to the space visually via glass panels.

Ethereal Elegance Along the Lake Worth Lagoon

A foyer-to-backyard renovation yields a contemporary vacation retreat on Lake Worth Lagoon

The design approach in the living room was to create a contemporary yet inviting space layered with softness and a touch of romanticism. The curved forms were intentional to soften the architecture and introduce a sense of fluidity and elegance. “The artwork by Eduardo Rezende immediately resonated with us,” says designer Jessica Jaegger, who helped the homeowners curate the collection in the residence. “It has a quiet, melancholic quality that brings a sense of introspection and calm and enriches the overall ambiance.”

Miami Beach Pied-à-Terre Floats Above Biscayne Bay

Designer Jessica Jaegger leans into serene retreat vibes for less-is-more style in a South Beach pied-à-terre

Designed by New York architect David Neff, the Bermudian-style house features an unexpected layout and U-shaped footprint, creating a surprisingly deep backyard. Draped in blossoming bougainvillea, the pool area features Neff’s clever arched built-in seating niche against geometric green tiles from Ceramic Matrix.

North Palm Beach Retreat is a Gem of Bermudian Design

Bermuda’s symmetrical architecture inspires a family vacation property in North Palm Beach

The living area’s double-height ceilings and expansive glass openings create a dynamic visual connection to the landscape. Anchored by a streamlined RH sofa paired with sculptural swivel chairs from Harmony Luxury Furniture, the space is crowned by an elegant crystal Lens chandelier from Bomma. The adjacent dining room complements the aesthetic with mesh pendant chandeliers from Luceplan and a Luxor dining table by Rodolfo Dordoni.

A Case for Contemporary in Olympia Heights

Clean lines and inviting textures denote modernist elegance inside an Olympia Heights home in Southwest Miami