Outfitted with Brown Jordan furnishings and full-height gliding and stacking doors, the main-level deck allows seamless indoor/outdoor living experiences. The alfresco kitchen area features a custom high-top outdoor table by Charles R. Stinson Architecture + Design paired with Gandia Blasco bar stools.

Winter Park Home is a Sculptural Stunner

A transparent composition of vertical stone forms and soaring horizontal planes connects a Winter Park home to its setting on Lake Maitland
The new first-floor lobby will be an open, light-filled space with minimalist architectural details that bring the museum the “leaping into the future” feel the museum’s board and trustees were looking to achieve. Rendering courtesy of Straughn Trout Architects

Vision on View at The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art

Set to debut this fall, an expansion at the newly named Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art by the firm responsible for its original design is sure to steer the Lakeland landmark into the future
“The backyard features a unique extension that juts out into the ocean, offering expansive water views,” says interior designer Destin Barkley of this massive estate in Grassy Key. “Additionally, there’s a saltwater tidal pond, connected to the Gulf of Mexico, adding to the property’s inherent appeal and making for a peaceful retreat.” The entire site is comprised of 23,913 square feet.

Ample Fun in the Sun at Grassy Key Estate

Complete with a swim-up bar, a lazy river, a putting green, and ample square footage for family and friends, a resort-like compound becomes the ideal vacation retreat
With architecture inspired by a catamaran, this Delray Beach residence features angles that open like a sail, in color tones inspired by the surrounding sand dunes.

Modern Masterpiece in Delray Beach

An all-new oceanfront residence in Delray Beach serves as the ideal backdrop for a beloved art collection
A side view of the living room reveals a Jonathan Adler sofa upholstered in a floral fabric from Halsey & Spruce. The bar, in Benjamin Moore’s Palmer Green, extends the eye to the home’s loggia.

A Nod to Mod in a Designer’s Home

Stylish references to a bygone groovy era drive the renovation of a designer’s ranch home in West Palm Beach
A massive slab of Egeo marble from Opustone anchors the living room, lending artful movement with its natural veining. Elegant black stone cocktail tables fabricated by DIDA Home in Ecuador echo the sophisticated aesthetic.

Coconut Grove Home’s Refined Modern Renewal

Surrounded by Coconut Grove’s lush vegetation, a renovated property finds new purpose as a fashionably modern family home
The positioning of this tropical modern house in Port St. Lucie was strategized to maximize the view of the river behind it. “The home’s architectural elements, such as balconies, window eyebrows, breezeway, and primary bedroom trellis, were layered for maximum sun protection,” says architect Paul Charette. “The columns on the breezeway are offset and staggered to make a subtle reference to the mangroves on the river.”

Q&A with Architect Paul Charette

A riverside home in Port St. Lucie goes the distance in the name of sustainability
Interior designer Natalie Konstant grouped four Freya Lounge chairs by Formation in this great room area so those seated could watch television or swivel the other way and enjoy the water views.

Inside an Idyllic Island Retreat in Boca Grande

A father-and-daughter design team delivers a true florida retreat in Boca Grande with future generations in mind
The kitchen’s sleek linear design includes a custom banquette by Wecselman Design that integrates a casual dining space for the family. Powell & Bonnell Nobi swivel stools outfit the island and mesh seamlessly with modern Febo dining chairs from B&B Italia and a Sovet Italia breakfast table from Arravanti.

Refined Rooftop Retreat Perches Above Miami Beach

A savvy designer encourages a Midwestern couple to embrace what penthouse living in Miami Beach is all about
In addition to architecture by Kengo Kuma, Mirai Design District will feature landscaping by Island Planning Corporation and lightscapes by Viabizzuno.

Bringing the Mirai Design District to Life

Renowned architect Kengo Kuma brings his vision of elegant simplicity to a new structure in the Miami Design District
Custom millwork and gold-tinged fluted wood accents flow throughout the apartment, creating the visual continuity requested by the owners. A hallway connecting the public spaces with the secondary bedrooms features a panel that conceals a door. The soothing shade is repeated in the kitchen cabinetry. Photo by Marcel Aniello

Fisher Island Home Boasts Lavish Contemporary Cachet

Champagne shades and rose accents set a modern and elegant tone in a Fisher Island residence
“All of the public spaces are flowing and open, but each is defined by the ceilings, which are accented by cove lighting,” says Treister. The dining room is the only area in the public portion of the house with a view of the motor court and street.

Urban Renewal in Tropical Modern Brickell Home

A modern new build on long-owned family land in Brickell allows a husband and wife to partake in city living on their own terms
Photographs by Mario Testino create a dynamic sense of arrival inside this penthouse at The Ritz-Carlton Residences in Miami Beach. Curvilinear Morada sofas and Caste Design chairs meld with the organic forms of a Pierre Augustin Rose coffee table trio. A black silk-bordered custom rug designed by Britto Charette anchors the great room’s grand proportions.

Miami Beach Penthouse is a Design Master Class

A penthouse at The Ritz-Carlton Residences in Miami Beach honors Piero Lissoni’s signature for elegant simplicity
“The art and furniture in the living room were curated from a diverse yet complementary range of influences and periods,” says Kikoski. “The appointments harmonize in perfect union with each other and with the setting.”

Q&A with Designer and Architect Andre Kikoski

Designer and architect Andre Kikoski focuses on mid-century modern aesthetics in a Miami Beach apartment defined by its location
The house’s central core is designed to be transparent, allowing for an uninterrupted view from the front courtyard through the rear yard and pool terraces. The sculptural qualities of the house are accentuated by second-story bay windows supported by exposed concrete brackets, providing stunning views of the surroundings.

Inside a Monumental Tropical Modern Coral Gables Estate

Inspired by Cuban Modernism, a Coral Gables estate fosters an organic attachment to the outdoors thanks to a stellar team of seasoned pros
Contemporary Kitchen by B Pila Design Studio. Photos by Nick Johnson

Seaglass Awards 2024 Spotlight: Dining Roundup

This summer, we are celebrating Florida's top design talents who were recently recognized at the second annual Seaglass Awards
Traditional/Transitional Study or Office by Trade Mark Interiors. Photo by Amy Lamb/Native House Photography

Seaglass Awards 2024 Spotlight: Study/Office Roundup

This summer, we are celebrating Florida's top design talents who were recently recognized at the second annual Seaglass Awards
“This Sarasota model home’s exhilarating experience begins in the foyer,” says builder Lee Wetherington. Photo by Lucie Oberg

Seaglass Awards 2024 Spotlight: Foyer Roundup

This summer, we are celebrating Florida's top design talents who were recently recognized at the second annual Seaglass Awards
“In this room for the young athlete of this Miami Beach home, we focused on color saturation." Photo by Jeanne Canto

Seaglass Awards 2024 Spotlight: Moniomi Design

This summer, we are celebrating Florida's top design talents who were recently recognized at the second annual Seaglass Awards
The focal point of innovation was the replacement of a large, traditional built-in unit with a custom white oak wall panel. Photo by Abigail Mair

Seaglass Awards 2024 Spotlight: Contemporary Living Room

This summer, we are celebrating Florida's top design talents who were recently recognized at the second annual Seaglass Awards
“The landscapes for this Coral Gables modern farmhouse make the outdoor experience inspired from the inside out,” says landscape architect Christopher Cawley

Seaglass Awards 2024 Spotlight: Landscape Architecture

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