Modern Chic with a Jupiter Touch

Interior designer Amy Lee McArdle’s signature style can best be described as timeless and classic with a modern twist. In 2014, McArdle launched her own design and events company, Amy Young Designs. Transforming spaces...
Visible from the living room, the exposed trusses are made of the same timber as the flooring, but were stained in a darker shade. Custom artwork by Bradenton artist William Corr flanks the fireplace, adding intentional color. Most of the furnishings in the house came from RH, all chosen to work with the scale of the different spaces.

Sarasota Modern Farmhouse Was Worth the Wait

After a lifetime of designing residences for others, an architect finds a prime lot in Bradenton for his dream home next to the Manatee River
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
Designers Dianne Davant and Priscilla Hyatt Councill didn’t want the interiors to compete with the outdoor beauty. They brought in natural elements like the coffee table with a cypress trunk and an antler chandelier that ties the living room to the kitchen.

Cozy Cabin Overlooks the Suwannee River

A North Florida couple builds their family-friendly forever home along the Suwannee River
The centerpiece of this area of the residence is a prism-like cube sculpture crafted by designer Oscar Glottman. As you move around the apartment the cube dissects the space while reflecting light. “The idea was an intervention of an architectural nature, more than a decorative one,” says Glottman.

Shadow and Light Make an Impression in Coconut Grove

Clever light trickery and other design ruses transform this apartment into a sophisticated residence with artistic details galore
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
The The pink neon art is Wash N’ Set by Tschabalala Self above a white fiberglass Orgone chaise by Marc Newson.

A Modern Renaissance in Contemporary Surf Club Condo

Designers Angel Sanchez and Christopher Coleman create a contemporary getaway for a New York art collector and his family in the Four Seasons Residences at the historic Surf Club in Surfside
The two-story living room area is brought down to scale by the six-foot-high limestone fireplace mantel and the 13-foot curved metal sculpture that hangs above. The limestone brings the classical exterior elements of the home inside, while the sleek-lined furniture and delicate, orb-like lighting infuse the space with a cool, modern aesthetic. The ceiling detail flows beyond the glass wall to the outside, drawing the eye to the grand backyard.

Windermere Family Home Makes a Grand Statement

In Windermere, an estate’s formal demeanor belies its functionality as a true family home
The family pet, Peaches, enjoys a moment on the custom-made curved chenille sofa. The sofa and the Rollerboy coffee tables are by Dennis Miller.

Sweeping Vistas Stun in Sarasota Penthouse

A Sarasota penthouse embraces the paradise around it with contemporary design and a playful art collection
White Nanoglass tile flooring; Minotti’s sectional; Raquel Mothé designed the custom gray laminate cabinetry crafted by Oliver; Fendi Casa’s taupe area rugs.

Porsche Design Tower Condo is a Contemporary Vision

A holiday haven in the sky, this soaring vacation getaway in Porsche Design Tower is glamorous yet family friendly
A mix of materials shape the dining room, where The Necessity of the Pause by artist Audrey Phillips hangs on a wall of glazed-ceramic dimensional tile designed by Robert A.M. Stern for Walker Zanger. Taylor King dining room chairs covered in Weitzner’s viscose chenille surround Century’s solid walnut dining table. The light fixture is a custom design by Shakúff, a Brooklyn-based studio known for blown- and fused-glass lighting.

Thoroughbred Heritage Celebrated in Ocala Home

Masterful in design, an Ocala residence built to observe staid thoroughbred traditions is far from conventional in form and style
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
A brown leather sofa is the grounding element in the front living room. The Moroccan rug was used to anchor the space and add texture. The fireplace was completely redesigned with black slate.

Vintage Charm Abounds in 1920s-Era Bungalow

Interior designer Pamela Harvey breathes new life into a 1920s bungalow in downtown St. Petersburg
The foyer’s bold aesthetic optimizes the sparkling ocean vistas and views of the Miami skyline. A retro-inspired black chandelier counterbalances a matte black open-pore table, and a Guccissima cruiser bike by Gucci lends vintage juxtaposition to a contemporary oil painting by David Muenzer. A massive Cattelan Italia mirror and a Christopher Guy statement chair balance the room’s grand scale.

Refined and Bold Aesthetic Rules in Edgewater Condo

With help from his seasoned designers, a young homeowner covers all bases in a high-rise Edgewater residence with views in every direction

Modern Waterfront Architecture Celebrates Long Boat Key

Working with clients who can’t have too much water in their lives, architect Mark Sultana creates a sleek yet comfortable home on Longboat Key overlooking Sarasota Bay

Art Meets Palm Beach Contemporary

To work on a residence with museum quality artwork is a design professional’s dream come true. That was the case when North Palm Beach-based interior designer Allison Paladino and lead designer Zita Rudd began...

Resort-Style Vibe at Golden Oak in Disney

Traditionally, interior design takes into consideration such elements as form, balance, color, texture and shape, but at Golden Oak in the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla., the use of a “Hidden Mickey”...
A dynamic artwork by Mat Sanders, Speed Boat 2, sourced from the Wendover Art Group, anchors the dining room. The dining table is made of mahogany finished in a warm neutral topped with a glaze. A dynamic red-and-white Pollock fabric on the host and hostess chairs creates a bright, resonant element in the space.

Seaglass Awards Spotlight: Best Use of Color

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

Traditional Quail West Home Gains A Chic Coastal Edge

Understanding their vision and making it come alive was the exciting challenge given by homeowners George and Laura Tate to the design duo Rebekah Errett-Pikosky and Charlie Hansen of Clive Daniel Home. “The clients...

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...
Designer Daniel Killgore chose a Julie Neill light fixture made up of tiny gold butterflies for its strong contrast to the white crocodile hide credenza. “I was looking for soft and feminine, and as soon as I saw this light, I knew we had to use it,” he says. “It’s a piece of art and really becomes the focal point.”

Posh Practicality Shines in Naples Family Vacation Home

Multiple generations feel right at home at a Naples house that doesn’t sacrifice comfort for style