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A focus of the dining room is the wet bar. “The warmth of the white oak, the edge of the steel, and the elegance of the Calacatta marble all come together in an effortless, balanced way,” says Dennis. “One of our favorite details is the custom-shaped backsplash, designed to echo the fluted ceiling above and draw the eye toward the art.”

Refined Finesse Defines Ponte Vedra Family Home

Owner-friendly elegance defines a forever home in Jacksonville

A well-balanced mélange of old and new continues in the dining room, refreshed with a Waterhouse Pavilion Stripe wallcovering from John Rosselli & Associates. The room is anchored by a textural seagrass area rug from Rush House.

Old Florida Charm Imbues Vero Beach Home

In Vero Beach, a colorfully curated take on Old Florida style pays homage to a family’s life at sea

Amazonico’s biophilic dining room features a mix of Art Deco style and Latin American modernism

Amazonico Fuses Food and Fine Interiors

At Amazonico on Brickell, the food, vibe, and design are intentionally international

Inspired by Chanel’s timeless black-and-white elegance, the living room’s refined palette composes dramatic contrast with sleek curved seating from Hoyos’ LUA Collection. A circular area rug from Leao Branco and a halo ceiling fixture by Visual Comfort echo the room’s rounded layout. Domingo Zapata’s bold interpretation of Picasso’s Guernica immediately catches the eye.

Global Charisma Informs Designer’s Deering Bay Home

Inspired by travel and life experiences, a designer infuses timeless sophistication into her own Deering Bay residence in Coral Gables

In the home’s two-story great room, clever style touches include fringe trim on the Vanguard Furniture sofas, bright pink fabric upholstery on the club chairs, and a lattice pattern on the pillows that recalls the design of the upstairs railing.

Sanibel Island Home Exudes Coastal Character

In Sanibel Island, a house renovation leans into tropical style with vibrant color moments and sophisticated beach house vibes

Bold accents, including a Palecek chandelier, Vanguard Furniture ottoman, and Arteriors cocktail table, provide a punch to the mostly white living area. Esposito used natural elements—like wood, stone, coco shells, and leather—to give the room a timeless quality.

Natural Nuances Abound in Kalea Bay Condo

Organic shapes and natural textures make for a wonderfully layered winter home in North Naples's Kalea Bay

“The ceiling in the living room rises to about 21 feet, which allowed us to really play with scale, light, and proportion,” says Pernia. “That height brings a sense of openness and grandeur, while the warm materials and layered lighting keep the space feeling intimate and grounded.”

Aventura Home Embodies Refined Organic Modernism

Natural textures and materials set a tone of tactile elegance inside a residence in Aventura

Everything about the third-floor lounge focuses on the view, including the tonal and textural palette that keeps the eyes fixated on the Gulf. Curved Century sofas, a round cocktail table from Worlds Away, and a Freeform bench by Phillips Collection emit a beachy, organic vibe.

Cool Effortlessness Abounds in Siesta Key Home

A new build on Siesta Key offers five levels of coastal elegance and family comforts

Advertising executive Manny Machado at his home in front of a Brett Murray bronze and Karlos Pérez’s Ametropia XIV (Diptych 1), 2013, oil on canvas. “I fell I love with this painting when I realized that when you look at it with the naked eye it looks blurry, but if you look at it through a camera lens it’s focused,” says Machado. “It’s a trick of the eye but quite a conversation starter.”

Tour Manny Machado’s Personal Art Collection

Manny Machado’s art collection reflects the trajectory of his life

The transition from the entry to the main living area provides a perfect place to display some of the homeowners’ collection of Latin art and photography, including a charcoal portrait by Javier Guerra Fernandez and a colorful sphere sculpture by David Leonardo.

Bespoke Murano Grande Condo Flaunts Custom Touches

William Weisman wasn’t sure high-rise living was for him when he first moved into a rental at the Murano Grande in Miami Beach. A few years in the South of Fifth tower seems to...

The living room’s soaring height demanded an overscale light fixture with a woven finish that adds to the resort-like ambience. Immediately noticeable are the white oak beams on the ceiling, which bring a sense of warmth to the room. Neutral furnishings below keep the room’s textures balanced.

Inside a Collected and Curated Family Home on the Manatee River

Vacation memories from near and far inform the textured design of a Bradenton home by the Manatee River

In the main living room, interior designer Catherine Christie-Zanghi paired spring green-hued sofas with patterned persimmon pillows. The soft, rounded forms bring warmth against cream walls. A bold bar, reimagined in a pop of blue, stands apart in the open plan, while French cast panels clad the fireplace and echo the home’s sculptural, artful detailing.

Alys Beach Home Boasts St. Tropez-Inspired Style

A sun-splashed retreat in Alys Beach fuses coastal minimalism with French Riviera flair

A chic conversation cluster in the sitting room centers around a red marble cocktail table by Antoni Pallejà for RS Barcelona, surrounded by cobalt blue swivel chairs with fuchsia welting by Jhon Ortiz for Tailored Hom

Vibrant Hyde Park Home Hits All the Right Tones

Now drenched in rich, saturated colors, a 1927 home in Tampa’s Hyde Park is transformed with vivacious textures and modern silhouettes

Amy Lee McArdle had a career in politics before turning to interior design and launching her studio in 2014.

At Home with Designer Amy Lee McArdle

At her home in Palm Beach Gardens, designer Amy Lee McArdle balances minimalism and French romance to deliver a winning space

With each of its spaces drenched in energetic hues, a vibrant Palm Bay Towers residence radiates the personalities of its owners. Awash in green tones, the entrance displays eye-catching artworks, including a signed Picasso lithograph and pieces by Pedro Friedeberg and Kelly Breez. A gold-toned mirror complements Ryota Unno’s gold tiger painting.

Creative Couple’s True Colors Shine in Miami Residence

In Miami, a seasoned design duo helps two creatives turn a blank canvas into a vibrant pastiche of the art and experiences that have shaped their lives

In the living room, Kravet Jazz sofas play into the ease of Florida living with their elegant shapes and performance fabrics. The burlwood nesting tables, which designer Sally Richardson says “fill the space beautifully,” were sourced from RH and bring in rich cool and warm tones that perfectly complement the wood in the nearby kitchen.

Park Shore Home Balances Chic Form and Function

Stone, oak, and textured neutrals come together in a Park Shore residence that balances functionality and style

The great room’s vaulted 27-foot ceiling, with stained beams and white tongue-and-groove detailing, imbues the space with a sense of grandeur. A custom Jeremy Cole chandelier, inspired by the organic form of an aloe blossom, crowns the room, accentuating its fresh, neutral palette.

Inside an Elegant Naples Tropical Transitional Home

Vast open spaces define the airy aesthetic of a transitional beachside home in Naples

“We wanted the living room to feel inviting and softly casual,” says Weber. “Rift white oak proved to be the perfect choice as it harmonizes with the palette of rich creams, ocean blues, and rosy accents.” At the forefront, the white oak console by Michael Trent Coates was designed to back the O. Henry sectional and serve as a transition from the kitchen into the living room. The entertainment unit was custom designed by Studio Vesta and constructed by Hoffman Cabinets. An alabaster chandelier by Visual Comfort crowns the room.

Siesta Key Home Strikes a Sophisticated Balance

A Minnesota designer marries the contrasting tastes of a Midwestern couple to deliver a Siesta Key home that’s both sophisticated and welcoming

Renovated by ANDStudio Architecture + Design into a tropical, contemporary home, this welcoming Coconut Grove residence is surrounded by sprawling trees, curved openings, and brick walkways

Hacienda Redux in Coconut Grove

A light-filled atrium, tactile finishes, and treetop views shape the reimagining of a Coconut Grove residence

Prince, acrylic paint, markers, modeling paste, gold pigment, 24-karat gold leaf, charcoal, photos, and epoxy. “Every brushstroke in this piece carries my admiration for Prince’s fearless creativity,” says Sara Kissing. “This painting is a tribute not only to his artistry but also to the way he shaped my own creative journey.”

Star Quality with Artist Sara Kissing

Gulf Coast artist Sara Kissing’s multimedia paintings of music and movie idols find a home at Clive Daniel

Vanguard chairs, upholstered in solid and patterned fabrics from Kravet, complement a custom dining table from Old Biscayne Designs. Blown-glass pendants housing air plants introduce a biophilic element that merges with the landscape. Trade Mark Interiors’ custom linear built-in delineates the living area along with the owners’ sectional and a custom Crescent rug.

Sarasota Home Balances Warmth and Sophistication

A young couple returns to Sarasota to reconnect with loved ones in a cozy-cool family home in scenic Oyster Bay Landings

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