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The furnishings and materials in the living room create warmth and intimacy while allowing the natural light and sight lines throughout the home to remain the focus. The fireplace surround was fabricated from a precast material with a limestone façade. The Champagne Cobble brick above it was selected for its vintage look. Crafted from oak and finished in a rich stain, the built-in shelves display cherished accessories, books, and mementos.

Q&A with Winter Park Designer Ashley Martin

Moody earth tones and warm, layered textures infuse old soul into a newly built home in Windermere

In the living room, the sofas are of Solomon’s design, while the day bed, upholstered in long pony hair, is an original piece by Charlotte Perriand, the pioneering French designer celebrated for her modernist furniture. Per the designer’s suggestion, the painting on the wall was inverted to display its more interesting back side.

Grand Simplicity in Colonial-Inspired Coral Gables Residence

In a Coral Gables waterfront estate, a seasoned designer leans into his curated brand of restraint with custom furniture, antique originals, and refined proportions

In the living room, Kravet Jazz sofas play into the ease of Florida living with their elegant shapes and performance fabrics. The burlwood nesting tables, which designer Sally Richardson says “fill the space beautifully,” were sourced from RH and bring in rich cool and warm tones that perfectly complement the wood in the nearby kitchen.

Park Shore Home Balances Chic Form and Function

Stone, oak, and textured neutrals come together in a Park Shore residence that balances functionality and style

Even with a short timeline for the project, Clair van der Swan designed many of the home’s furniture pieces. Her elegant coffee table was the perfect fit for the living room, one of the many spots in the home where the homeowners can enjoy their water views. Even better is the breeze on the lanai.

Naples Condo is a New Classic

A Naples condo goes for the bold with Old-World elegance marked by custom furnishings, art, and accessories

The grand living room is anchored with Studio Piet Boon’s Derk sofas and carved marble coffee tables by Francesco Balzano. A custom mural by En-Viu pays homage to the Central Florida alligators and plant life surrounding the residence.

Inside a Central Florida Retreat Inspired by the Everglades

A Central Florida home balances the Baroque components of its architecture with the rustic beauty of its wetland setting

Naples is Home to British Colonial West Indies Style

Incorporating the style of their historic 1880s Ohio home in Cincinnati’s historic district into their new home on the sparkling Gulf Coast of Florida...

Covered by the home itself, this expansive outdoor entertaining space is often used for large gatherings.

Outdoor Momentos Steal the Show at a Miami Home

A series of outdoor spaces in a South Miami home create an intriguing path through nature, art, and architecture

“We wanted the kitchen to remind us of a Mediterranean vacation—breezy, soulful, and full of life,” says Turner. “We designed the custom plastered light caps for the ceiling lights to bring in that artisanal feel, used blue and white zellige tile as backsplash for a hit of texture and color, and brought in beautifully crafted custom cabinetry from Karpaty Cabinets to tie it all together.”

Mediterranean-Inspired Design Delights in Alys Beach

Design styles and architectural motifs from Greece and Morocco cohabit effortlessly in a custom home on Alys Beach

In the great room, stylish furnishings in neutral hues are enhanced by Mother Nature’s palette. Designer Sofia Joelsson created a spectacular showplace with matching linen-clad sofas from Verellan and a Liaigre dark-wood floor lamp shaded in linen to lend a luminary statement.

Stylish Miami Condo Soars Above Panoramic Views

With Its Peaceful Palette And Stunning Views From Every Angle, This Stylish Miami Condo, In A Soaring, Nearly All-Glass High-Rise, Lets Nature Take Its Course

A verdantly landscaped courtyard offers one of the property’s most distinctive areas, anchored by a sculptural Moróro fire pit surrounded by woven club chairs. The adjacent ping-pong table is ideal for matches when the weather is right.

Sunset Islands Backyard Brings Resort Living Home

A Sunset Islands backyard is transformed into a series of hotel-inspired outdoor spaces where architecture and landscape become one

Completed over the course of a year, MLB sports icon Alex Rodriguez’ 11,877-square-foot home in Miami. With its pod-style architecture and overhangs that bespeak midcentury modernism, is laid out on one level so the interiors would connect directly to the grounds, blurring indoor-outdoor boundaries.

Alex Rodriguez’s Tropical Modern Miami Retreat

When a talented group of experts collaborates on a house that A-Rod built in Miami, the result can only be a home run by design

The residence’s ground floor ceiling peaks at over 20 feet, then eases into a more intimate plane as you move toward the water. Floor-to-ceiling black steel sliding panels retract completely, dissolving indoor/outdoor boundaries. Sleek Minotti furnishings include a low-slung ivory sofa, sculptural swivel chairs, and a reflective glass-and-bronze cocktail table.

Miami Beach Home is An Unfolding Design Story

Thoughtfully designed to reveal itself one space at a time, a waterfront retreat in Miami Beach pairs sophisticated architecture with the effortless indoor/outdoor lifestyle that defines South Florida

Celebrating 81 Years of Miami Modern Design

Eighty-one years after its arrival, the bold optimism of Miami Modern (MiMo) design remains as relevant as ever

Belleair Beach Home is the Epitome of Luxury

With a collaborative effort and immeasurable talent, design and architecture come together to create a new Belleair Beach home reminiscent of a luxury resort

For the covered loggia, architect Greg Palmer flawlessly executed the delicate dance between maximizing views with expansive openings, while also providing enough wall to create the feeling of substance and defined architectural space.

Form and Function Unite in a Family-First Naples Home

By adopting an abundant mindset, a design team delivers a Naples residence with inspired spaces for the celebration of family

Reef Tropical’s wrap-around lap and plunge pool was custom designed by Sinclair Engineering to provide the optimum in relaxation and rejuvenation. James Perse chaise lounges recline poolside, while Bonacina 1889’s hanging nest chair from Glottman offers a meditative perch.

San Marco Contemporary Home is an Art Muse

A collective of world-renowned artists collaborated on the interior designscape of a new contemporary home on San Marco, nestled in Miami’s Venetian Island archipelago

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...

Artistic Instinct Inspires Mid-Century Coconut Grove Home

She is a self-admitted, “unshiny” person. She likes consistency in what she does and designs. And she loves squares. Meet Katherine Hucker, artist, homeowner,...

A Brigitte Bardot silkscreen by artist Russell Young looks beyond a Bretby Art Pottery vase, circa 1895, in the billiard room, where Currey & Company’s painted blue chandelier purposely fades into the ceiling.

Luxurious South Florida Manse Channels Edgy Attitude

Another world beckons as designer Lori Morris combines South Florida’s elegant pulse with an audacious spin on French style

“Seeing the work of a Brazilian designer or artisan being appreciated in a new market and knowing we helped make that connection is incredibly rewarding,” says RS Collection founder Roberta Schilling. “We’re not just selling furniture; we’re telling stories and building bridges.”

Q&A with Interior Designer Roberta Schilling

After 30 years in the business, Roberta Schilling of RS Collection remains one of Miami’s foremost ambassadors of Brazilian design

Miromar Lakes Oasis Evokes West Indies Splendor

Long-time Pennsylvania snowbirds and sports enthusiasts Paula and Peter Pala had already fallen in love with Miromar Lakes when they decided to build a...