A reverse view of the living room offers unobstructed sightlines into the dining/kitchen area and the upper-level area. The glass-paneled open staircase integrates seamlessly with the modern vibe of the space, and a custom bar and wine cellar take optimal advantage of the ample space underneath.

Soaring Spaces Delight in Surprise Lake Condo

A five-star condominium at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach elevates waterside living with a city-chic aesthetic

Tropical Touches Charm in Coconut Grove Townhouse

Shady Coconut Grove surroundings set the stage for this stylishly designed townhouse that combines the love for traditional furnishings with a contemporary sophistication
A once lackluster entrance hall received a dramatic makeover with custom millwork, innovative lighting effects, and a repurposed herringbone-patterned wood floor. White curved walls and a dome ceiling fixture articulate a dramatic transition to the living space.

Worldly Tastes and Dramatic Touches Elevate Brickell Condo

In one of Brickell’s most storied buildings, a design team captures the dynamic sophistication a San Francisco couple demanded for their back-to-Miami home

Dreams of a Tropical Oasis on Fisher Island

If you’re a topnotch interior designer, you’re used to listening carefully to the wants, needs and tastes of your clients. You will personalize and adapt their wishes to create something uniquely their own. But...
A giant Wireflow chandelier commands the circular entry foyer of the residence, just as designers Rafaela Simoes and Laila Colvin intended. Mixing soft and rigid materials with cool and warm textiles was key to satisfying the homeowners’ contrasting visions and tastes.

Modern Meets Organic in Aventura Family Home

A talented design firm balances different tastes and opinions to deliver a sophisticated family home for five in Aventura

Key Largo Retreat Blends Mid-Century Modern With Tropical Design

When interior designer Gil Walsh, and architect Tim Slawson and his project manager Susan Nielsen met with a couple who had acquired a vintage 1978 Key Largo, Fla., home in the community of Ocean Reef,...
The enchanting gardens surrounding the loggia befit the mystical allure of the ancient banyan tree across the yard. Under an illuminated Brazilian chestnut ceiling, a modern outdoor dining table, chairs, and lounge seating from B&B Italia exude chic European style. A textural area rug from Design Solutions mirrors the tactile rattan elements of the seating pieces.

Tropical Modern Miami Oasis is Rooted in Beauty

In South Miami, a seasoned designer strikes a beautiful balance of art and nature in her magical dream home

Miami Casita Unites Scandinavian Sensibilities And Latin Influence

If nothing else, this new, 12,000-square-foot home on Miami’s South Beach proves that the world is very small — filled with input and influences from every corner. When interior designer Bjorn Bjornsson was asked...
Interior designer Juan Montoya designed a table that expands to seat 24 guests. Thin lines of nickel hide the divisions between the leaves. The mirrored buffet was made in a custom size to suit the scale of the space. Chairs with rounded backs offer an Art Deco vibe. The chandelier is a custom creation of airy, graceful branches with accents in clear and blue glass by sculptor David Weismann.

Lavish Surfside Condo is a Feast for the Eyes

Two luxury condos in the Four Seasons Residences at the Surf Club are combined to create a chic, superyacht-like space
As the homeowners wanted, the primary bedroom is a monochromatic sanctuary with a bed and side tables from Artefacto and lighting from Flos. The accent chairs and round bar (which doubles as a cocktail table) are by Armani/Casa.

Five-Star Finesse in Serene Pinecrest Home

A serene, resort-minded palette transforms a Pinecrest residence into a year-round retreat
The dining area flows toward the living space, pared down to the essentials and the watchful gaze of Beethoven. But little things take on importance when showcased against museum white: a ceramic vase by Gilles Casier and a delicate pedestal from Jaime Hayon reside tranquilly on an unadorned shelf.

Organic Minimalism Brings Serenity to Key Biscayne

A Key Biscayne condo gets an art-friendly—and Earth-friendly—makeover with a South American vibe
A variety of colors and textures add interest to the living room, for which designer Sofia Joelsson commissioned a custom rug with a chartreuse border. A pillow with feathers, a curvy floor lamp, a coffee table with textured legs, and a black leather bench with a surface attached complete the design equation. The painting Protest Color Tagged 2 by Aboudia echoes the yellow and green shades found in the furniture.

Inside a Glamorous, Art-Forward Bal Harbour Condo

After a decade of starts and stops, a Manhattan couple goes full throttle to make their residence an enviable, art-filled destination
The living room looks onto the Intracoastal Waterway over the pool deck. The furnishings are modern, chosen for interest and comfort. Ceccotti Collezioni’s Flying Circles bookshelf rises playfully up the wall as a custom-configured Freeman sofa by Minotti angles away from it. The overhangs that cover the outdoor dining area and the kitchen/breakfast room opposite it provide shade for this part of the space with its windowed walls.

Poetry in Motion in Golden Beach Home

A Golden Beach residence meanders toward the Intracoastal Waterway through fecund gardens that bring the tropics into every room
A trio of untitled watercolors on rice paper by American abstractionist Sam Gilliam lead the eye toward the condo’s living room.

Continuum Condo is a Bespoke Beauty

A spectacular art collection is given its due in a South Beach condo residence

Contemporary Sunset Island Home is a Natural Beauty

A perfect mix of modern and warm, one waterfront home on Sunset Island combines rich walnut with craggy keystone and dramatic marbles
Designed in varying shades of gray, the living and dining area’s muted palette allows the spectacular water views to become the main focus. A Holly Hunt Pampa sofa and lounge chairs face a bespoke black oak and matte lacquer entertainment center with an automated TV panel that elevates a photograph (Mali) by Jean-Baptiste Huynh.

Tailored and Timeless Monochrome in Park Grove Condo

Designed to resonate with monochromatic minimalism, a Coconut Grove residence emits a gallery vibe for a couple’s personal art collection
Schumacher wallpaper sets the tone in the primary bedroom. Butterfly artwork from Serena & Lily frames a poster bed by Made Goods, and two club chairs from OKA share an Arteriors side table.

Global Touches Rule in Elegant Pinecrest Home

In Pinecrest, a designer draws on styles from near and far to deliver a family home with international flair
The soaring double-height living room emanates a cosmopolitan Miami vibe. A generous Minotti Lawson sofa faces an impressive wall of custom built-in cabinets offering 20 feet of storage space, both vertically and underneath the Opustone marble ledge. Two caramel Knoll Womb chairs flanking a beveled Holly Hunt coffee table introduce satisfying color variation. A Vibia chandelier balances the space without interrupting the views.

Functional Minimalism Meets Fashionable Modern in Miami

Two local design pros trade waterside living in Fort Lauderdale for a high-impact residence in the Miami sky
The living room’s impressive proportions capture the scenic grandeur of Bal Harbour with an enormous Century Furniture sectional illuminated with alabaster chandeliers and a detailed LED ceiling design. Swivel chairs custom-upholstered in a sumptuous ROMO fabric complement round cocktail tables with a wave design on the base. An additional seating area faces the ocean.

Seamless Flow Achieved in Bellini Condo

In Bal Harbour, two oceanside apartments are reborn as an elegant vacation home with custom cachet
A lounge area with curvaceous furniture provides a cozy spot for pre- or post-dinner drinks. Above the set-up in the dining room, clear glass pendants were chosen so the view would be unobstructed.

Aventura Penthouse is a Sun-Drenched Modern Escape

Modernism-lite proves to be the perfect choice at a winter residence in Aventura

Color Meets Cosmopolitan in West Palm Beach

A talented designer creates a variety of vibrant and sophisticated spaces to match the passions of this cosmopolitan owner of a luxurious waterfront residence