INSPIRATION Archives

Crafted in Mumbai’s metal workshops, the Tavit chair is the brainchild of designer Florence Louisy for Aequo. Photo courtesy of Aequo

In Rare Form

Sculptural shapes elevate furnishings into works of art

Ruvati’s new Murano Collection of sinks includes a seashell version in brown

Glass Acts with Ruvati

Ruvati’s new Murano Collection of hand-blown glass sinks showcases superior artistry

Pratesi’s Bianchissima and Tre Righe table collections feature tablecloths, napkins, runners, and placemats. Photo courtesy of Pratesi

Two New Showrooms to Visit in the Palm Beaches

Pratesi on Palm Beach and ARCA in West Palm Beach both cater to our tactile design sensibilities

The Fox Mercantile’s inventory nods to furnishings made with natural materials and fibers

Gifts and Goods at Two Local Shops

Two new lifestyle shops cater to the whimsical side of home on Florida's Gulf Coast

Crafted from blocks of tiered alabaster that glow just right, the Column lamp from Casalola sits on a copper and marble base

Sophisticated Stacked Totem Lighting for Every Room

Totem-inspired light fixtures reach for the sky

Furniture designer Yrjö Kukkapuro with three different versions of the Experiment chair sometime after its release in 1984

Hem Reimagines the Iconic Experiment Chair

This past October, Hem and Studio Kukkapuro released a reissue of the chair that perfectly preserves the distinctive visual expression of the original

Noelle armchair from Soho Home. Photo courtesy of Soho Home

5 Burl Wood Beauties for the Home

Prized for its characteristic grain patterns, Burl wood is back in a major way

Fusaichi console table. Photo courtesy of Das Wolfe

Curves Ahead

Furnishings take a turn with arched forms that bend all the rules

A coffee table from the Black Tie line. Photo courtesy of Eichholtz

Inside Eichholtz’s Summer Edition

Eichholtz’s 2024 collection takes us to Palm Beach and beyond

Shore Style

For a dose of beachside chic, bring on the sea shells

The Aura table lamp from Luke Lamp Co. provides warm illumination that’s ideal for bedside reading

Loop Logic

Winsome furniture and accessories that refuse to stay within the lines

Unikko fabric by Marimekko and The House of Scalamandré

Marimekko Unveils Line of Charming Prints

Lifestyle design brand Marimekko and The House of Scalamandré have joined talents once again for a new collection of fabrics

“People don’t typically interact with their surroundings, but they should,” says Fort Myers landscape designer Erica Klopf, who specializes in edible and medicinal gardens. “The reality is that we are part of the ecosystem. We are nature.”

Earthly Delights with Landscape Designer Erica Klopf

The Florida Edible Landscaping founder transcends the aesthetic to harvest edible and medicinal gardens that help people and the environment

A stylish corner with accessories at Clayton Gray Home. Photo courtesy Clayton Gray Home

Design Trifecta on Water Street

Three new destinations on Tampa’s popular Water Street have the home well covered, from "wellness living" products to greenery

“This dining room is flooded with natural light and views of the ocean, so I wanted the furniture to be warm and inviting,” says Pitts. “The Made Goods chairs are constructed of pressed lampakanay and they are an excellent example of using texture in an elevated way. As far as other materials go, the Stark rug is 100 percent wool, and the Arteriors chandelier is made of wood dowels.”

Q&A with Designer Erin Paige Pitts

The Delray Beach designer offers her thoughts on the winning appeal of natural materials and all things texture

The entrance to this property in Boca Grande reveals the type of landscape design DWY specializes in, with native plantings and organic materials from the region at the forefront

Native Touch with Landscape Architect David Young

The grounds of a gulfside home in Boca Grande showcase the beauty and resilience of Southwest Florida’s local vegetation and materials

A different perspective of the entertainment lounge reveals a Mongolian fur chair by Avant Home, the lips-shaped Bocca sofa by Gufram, John Koehler’s Sexy totem sculpture, and a wall painting by Marcos Anziani.

Q&A with Miami Art Dealer Dmitry Prut

A Star Island residence showcases the joys of contemporary art and collectible design curated by Avant Gallery + Home

From fresh forest greens to sunny Tuscan yellows, Häcker offers colorful kitchen cabinetry in more than 200 custom shades (and more than 2,000 mix-and-match possibilities)

Cooking with Color

Fun shades take over the home’s favorite room

The Jakarta floral fabric in pink is ideal as a bathroom wallcovering. Photo courtesy of Serena Dugan Studio

Fabric First with Serena Dugan Studio

The new Shelter Island collection introduces four new patterns, as well as three color additions to the brand’s existing lines

The two-level Covet House showroom in Boca Raton is laid out like a residence to familiarize visitors with the company’s multiple brands

Shop Standout Pieces at Covet House

The new two-level Covet House in Boca Raton is a showplace for Portugal’s leading design imaginators

Reminiscent of a rotating lens in a lighthouse, the Aperture pendant from Allied Maker is crafted from four cast-glass domes that encircle a four-bulb light source

Five Light Fixtures to Add Movement and Style

Motion-inspired light fixtures bring chic movement to illumination