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“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

Mid-century lamps and a Billy Baldwin cocktail table pair up in the eclectic and pattern-filled living room. “We were inspired by [the homeowner’s] lifestyle and Major Alley itself,” says Kavanaugh. “This living room is an ideal location for a cocktail party.”

Stylish Revival on Palm Beach’s Major Alley

A mix of treasured mementos, unexpected pairings, and cocktail-hour vibes sets the mood inside a 1920s residence on Palm Beach’s Major Alley

Soaring vaulted ceilings and a luminous chandelier from Wilson Lighting infuse grandeur into the great room, punctuated with a fireplace wall clad in continuous-vein porcelain slabs. Texture-rich furnishings include a Massoud sofa, Lexington armchairs, swivel chairs and cubes from Sherrill Furniture, and a leather ottoman from Wesley Hall.

Inside an Elegant Winter Retreat in Lakewood Ranch

British West Indies style brings island elegance to a seasonal residence at Sarasota’s Lakewood Ranch.

The primary bedroom layers soft blues, textured fabrics, and carefully selected Vanguard pieces for a restful vibe. Linen and grass-cloth finishes add depth without weight, while wood casing around the doors and windows brings definition.

Coastal Ease and Refined Comfort in Venice Home

Natural textures, ocean colors, and beach house vibes converge elegantly in a waterside residence in Venice

Bent walnut radius beams sweep across the ceiling, concealing air systems and allowing the architecture by John Cooney to read as clean, continuous, and intentional. Chandeliers are wrapped in black leather, introducing a tactile contrast that softens the scale. Integrated lighting is tucked seamlessly into the structure, eliminating visual clutter and keeping the focus on form and material rather than mechanical elements. The effect draws the eye forward to the dramatic window at the back of the great room, engineered as a single uninterrupted plane of glass.

Custom Elegance in Estates at Bay Colony Golf Club Home

A fruitful association between builder, designer, and architect yields a sophisticated residence at Naples’ Estates at Bay Colony Golf Club

A seating area off the main living room reveals the residence’s spectacular views of the Gulf of Mexico. “We didn’t want to compete with the vistas, so one of our main challenges was to establish a refined color palette that wouldn’t veer toward being too white or too sterile,” says designer Carrie Riley. “Our inspiration came from the natural surroundings, mainly the sand and the ocean, which we reflected in our color and texture selections.”

Island Calm in Serene Siesta Key Condo

Gulf water views inspire the serene quality of a condo residence on Siesta Key

The home’s guest house was once a two-level garage that now serves as an art studio, a pool cabana, and guest accommodations.

Historic Renovation Brings Transitional Style to Prospect Park

A historic Prospect Park renovation spearheaded by his company ends up giving developer Jim Hoffman the home of his dreams

“The living room is airy and spacious with soaring ceilings and spectacular waterfront views,” says Canet. “The decoration here started with an antique Swedish carpet from Doris Leslie Blau. The grand bird and leaf design chandelier from Apsara lends an organic feel and leads the eye up to the ceiling.”

Coastal Charisma Inside a North Palm Beach Home

A tranquil palette of blues delivers elegant charm in a North Palm Beach vacation retreat

The design team envisioned the indoor dining space as an informal extension of the kitchen. Gold-toned pendants and chandeliers throughout the main living area provide visual continuity while still giving each functional area its own look.

Park Shore Home is Ready for Life

In Naples’ Park Shore neighborhood, a resourceful designer turns a blank-slate house into a welcoming coastal home meant for family and fun