In the kitchen, bespoke lighting fixtures hang over a large gray marble island that anchors the room. Per the homeowners, the space was modernized to satisfy modern lifestyles.

Vintage Approach Stuns on Champney Bay

Fine antiques and rich materials impart French flair in a waterside Port Royal residence
Divided by a custom cabinet with a retractable swivel TV, the living area offers flexibility for family entertaining. Open shelving enables a dialogue between the lounge seating and dining/gaming area. The sleek Meridiani table befits the clean aesthetic created with travertine limestone flooring and white oak slatted walls.

Sweeping Views and Fine Art Rule in Modern Miami Condo

Dynamic art inspires next-level style in a penthouse at The Ritz-Carlton Residences in Miami Beach

Brilliant Purple Tones Rule In Aventura Penthouse

A penthouse is just a penthouse until it becomes a showcase of  visual excellence. Sought out for her vibrant style and eclectic talent, interior designer Perla Lichi was commissioned to finesse one couple’s 3,800-square-foot...

Stunning Views Inspire Contemporary Naples Home

With premium water access and a location that befits its regal name, this 4,667-square-foot bayfront Naples residence in the affluent community of Port Royal captures views from every angle. A result of a close collaboration,...
Inspiring the living room palette, China Seas’ soft pattern from Quadrille wraps a pair of lounge chairs in cool comfort. An elegant find at Newel Antiques, the Jean-Denis Malclès screen.

Coastal Chic Vero Beach Home is a Perfect Blend

A mother-daughter design duo mixes talent and sensibilities in a coastal classic
The Star Island property consists of the main modern house (on the left) and a Mediterranean structure that serves as a guest house. Closer to the main residence’s entrance, bushes of bougainvillea above head add some color.

The Natural Approach on Star Island

Landscape architect Christopher Cawley delivers tropical candor in a Star Island estate
Z Properties, Seaglass. Photos by Stephen Allen

Seaglass Awards Spotlight: Contemporary Architecture

his summer, we are celebrating Florida's top design talents who were recently recognized at the inaugural Seaglass Awards

Architectural Vision Becomes Reality in Southwest Florida

Founding partners of Herscoe Hajjar Architects, principals Rob Herscoe and Michael Hajjar, have created some of the most elegant custom homes in Southwest Florida. The architects and their team’s practice of collaborative architecture “first...
Seaglass Awards winner for Landscape Architecture, Cadence 1

Seaglass Awards Spotlight: Landscape Architecture

This summer, we are celebrating Florida's top design talents who were recently recognized at the inaugural Seaglass Awards

Jupiter Home Reimagines Waterfront Living

Sometimes holding back gets you only halfway to where you want to go. The designers of a Jupiter waterfront home had their destination in full view.
A set of vintage serpentine Vladimir Kagan sofas, a reflective Roche Bobois cocktail table, and a custom-made Ironies side table from Jerry Pair & Associates are gathered below a David Weeks light fixture in the living room.

West Palm Beach Home Was a Labor of Love

The seven-year renovation of a Mediterranean Revival residence in the El Cid neighborhood makes a case for slow and steady progress
Potthast Design worked with Jamie Stern on a custom diamond-pattern area rug that provides an elegant platform for the great room’s furnishings. A white Yamaha baby grand piano pops against the green tropical landscape. Sumptuous seating, including a lavish built-in window seat, wraps the space in comfort. Old Biscayne’s two-tiered white cocktail table and a white-topped cane side table from Worlds Away connect visually to the piano’s silhouette.

Paradise Calls in Tranquil Longboat Key Sanctuary

In Longboat Key, a condominium echoes its idyllic beachside setting with elegant coastal design touches and aqua accents galore
Lined with palm trees and lush native plantings, the front entrance is punctuated with metal gates by Fowler Sheet Metal. A pair of Hinkley Lighting’s “Glacier” wall sconces from PPM Collections styles the entry with a contemporary cool shape and an engaging contrast to the cypress wood door.

Modern Sings With Italian-Inspired Style in West Palm Beach

One designer pays homage to the modern era in her own West Palm Beach waterfront residence that sings with Italian-inspired style

Miami Home Boasts a Sweep of 20th-Century Art

Seasoned collectors and inspired designer collaborate to create the perfect home for both the art and its owners
Teak slats on the ceiling nod to Coconut Grove’s nautical spirit. An accent chair from Rove Concepts and cocktail tables from Flou’s Pierre collection round out the space. The design team suggested tropical greenery around the apartment’s massive structural column to warm up the bold architectural feature.

Masculine Sophistication in Coconut Grove Condo

In Coconut Grove, two veteran design pros guide their real estate-savvy friend to the bachelor pad of his dreams
The living room had high ceilings, which made it difficult to create a sense of coziness. Hoyos installed a drop ceiling and hung an oversized, cascading chandelier in the center of the room. Hoyos crafted this custom angular millwork installation for the walls, which can be admired from the minimalist sofas, ottoman, and chairs.

Simple Sophistication Shines in Pinecrest

A cosmopolitan couple moves to Miami, finding home in a place as stylish and practical as they are
Isabell Beyel’s intriguing Mask Study 3 (2020) creates a compelling conversation piece and punctuates the living room’s deep blue accent wall. Curated from Mexico City’s Gallery OMR, the piece incorporates recycled materials enclosed in a painted plexiglass box.

Mid-Century Modern Rules in Aventura Vacation Home

Mid-century modern sensibilities warm things up in a Privé Island residence
The landscape design surrounding the pool is visible from the great room and affords the home complete privacy. A pair of ivory colored armchairs with sides wrapped in striped velvet and gray-linen ottomans with brushed-nickel bases flank antique cocktail tables from Habersham. A light gray, hand-knotted area rug from Loloi grounds the space in comfort.

Pelican Bay Home Exudes Coastal Chic Inside and Out

This Tropical Oasis In Pelican Bay Is Designed With Sophisticated Yet Relaxed Interiors That Flow Effortlessly Into Its Lush Outdoor Spaces
FD Conversation with Saraj Zohar

FD Conversations with Sarah Zohar

Sarah Zohar of Sarah Z Designs in Miami discusses her inspired redesign of an 8700-square-foot condo in Bal Harbour
A tide pool photograph by local artist Thomas Hager and soft blue pillows covered in a Lee Jofa fabric add a splash of color to the otherwise neutral living room. Refinished vintage rattan and wicker accents, including a loveseat and console sourced in Palm Beach a decade ago, finally found a home in the center of the space.

Laid-Back Sophistication in Designer’s Passion Project

Inspired by everything fun and chic about waterside living, a designer creates an idyllic retreat for her and her family in Ponte Vedra Beach