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The residence’s living room offers spectacular views from Sunny Isles Beach to Key Biscayne. A sinuous Vladimir Kagan sofa embraces vintage Aviator armchairs and a Riflesso coffee table from Gaspare Asaro. A collaborative floral artwork by Stanley Casselman and fashion designer Naeem Khan punctuates the room’s chic monochromatic palette.

Edgewater Residence is the Life of the Party

Event planner Colin Cowie’s Miami residence celebrates the subtleties of elegant contemporary design

The home’s 35-foot-long living room (with 20-foot ceilings) resulted from the combination of two side-by-side apartments in the building

Artistic Integrity Abounds in Miami Home

Designer Holly Hunt infuses her version of modern elegance in a Miami home defined by its contemporary art collection

A sitting room, located off the kitchen, offers a rich mix of textures accented with a sculptural steel coffee table. The fireplace surround matches the nearby waterfall island. Designer Blanca Wall and the clients chose the Sam Gilliam piece above the fireplace, Musketeers, to add something casual and unexpected to the space.

Miami Beach Condo Exudes Natural Elegance

The beauty of Earth’s elements inspires a serene yet glamorous oceanfront retreat in Miami Beach

The recent recipient of an addition by architect Hannah Boehmer, this Longboat Key property’s original residence is nestled beneath the banyan tree that spreads its limbs toward the new primary bedroom suite. The size of the home grew from 1,340 square feet to 2,300 square feet once the addition was completed.

Historic Longboat Key Home Enjoys a Modern Addition

Once a schoolhouse many years ago, a Longboat Key residence receives a modern addition that elevates its original 1930 architecture

An oversized artwork by Cuban painter Jorge Luis Santos and a crimson painting by Fernando de Szyszlo energize this West Palm Beach home’s living room outfitted with Zanotta Italian furnishings, including iconic reproduction pieces by Carlo Mollino. A parquet ceiling design by Foglie d’Oro creates a stunning architectural feature crowned with Sonneman’s Papillons LED chandelier.

Going for Bold in West Palm Beach Home

A designer’s home on the Intracoastal dazzles the senses with daring art, retro Italian furnishings, and custom touches at every turn

The homeowners’ penchant for color and pattern shines in the living room with a bird-themed painting over a custom fireplace embellished with decorative tile by Mosaic House. The inlaid mother-of-pearl designs of a hexagon accent table harmonize with coffee table collectibles and a multi-hued Ferrell Mittman sofa.

Worldly Elegance Abounds in Naples Home

Global travel influences inform the refined and sophisticated interiors of a Naples residence

“The approach in the dining room was to streamline and brighten,” says Black. “I designed large-scale furniture with sculptural qualities to properly furnish the room for entertaining without filling it with excess pieces.”

Design Overhaul with Gloria Black

Designer Gloria Black unleashes her talents for transformation on a 1930s-era home in Stuart

The cottage’s living room features a vaulted ceiling and tall walls. Textures from the wicker light fixtures, wool area rug, white oak flooring, and cane chair, as well as potted greenery, layer the space with softness. A Chris Leidy photograph of underwater coral introduces shades of color mirrored by various accessories.

Cottage Grand in Manalapan Guest Home

Organic textures, vibrant colors, and underwater photography tell the design story of a sizeable guest house in Manalapan

A custom four-poster bed by Old Biscayne Designs painted in Sherwin-Williams’ vibrant Green Bay shade and a teal ceiling define the primary bedroom’s rich color palette. Starburst Kalinda sconces from Made Goods and a plush Surya rug swirling in hues of teal, sage, amber, charcoal, and beige elevate the room’s aesthetic.

Sarasota Vacation Home is Swathed in Coastal Color

A vacation home in Sarasota’s Oyster Bay Estates community tells much of its story through jeweled shades of teal

Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the great room’s pool deck and lakefront views. John- Richard’s starburst pendants hover over a glossy grand piano and custom artwork by Liv Dockerty. Contemporary seating arrangements suitable for large gatherings or intimate conversations include Wise Living sectionals, Baker lounge chairs, and Mark Jupiter cocktail tables.

Over the Top Luxury in Orlando Home

An extravagant Orlando property ensconced by sprawling country club lawns offers the ultimate in opulent lakefront living

The elevator entrance into this Sunny Isles Beach residence at the Estates at Acqualina delivers a vibrant interplay of mirrored walls against dark, lacquered surfaces to create dynamic contrast. An Alex Sher photograph layered on sheet steel evokes a sense of style and intrigue—a hint of things to come.

Coastal Glitz in Estates at Acqualina Residence

Fashion-forward photography, gleaming textures, and modernist European furnishings add to the immersive allure of a Sunny Isles Beach pied-à-terre

Dramatic and textural wooden doors open to a serene primary bedroom. The room’s blue tones in the pillows, rug, and swivel chairs nod to the home’s water views.

Fort Myers Home Enjoys Contemporary Makeover

A winter home in Fort Myers trades Mediterranean style for contemporary cachet

“This more direct view of the foyer highlights its elongated shape, which we enhanced,” says Carson. “The wood feature running the length of the room serves to compliment its natural lines. The furnishings anchor the space and define the area as an entry point where we envision initial conversations starting among the homeowners and their guests.”

Q&A with Designers Meg Carson and Chloe Harlan

The Emcy Interior Design pros receive glowing reviews for a Longboat Key penthouse that tells its story through light colors, fine textures, and expert layering

To achieve the warm, serene feel that was requested by her clients, interior designer Anne Folsom Smith focused on a neutral color scheme of grays, blues, and beiges. The sofa was sourced from Century Furniture and the cocktail table was custom designed by Anne Folsom Smith Interior Design and fabricated by David W. Sutton Woodworking.

Inside a Lido Shores Home’s Radical Revamp

A massive estate in Lido Shores is given new life as a masterpiece of contemporary design

Dramatic nighttime lighting gives this San Marino Island residence a museum-like quality where prominent artwork displays can be seen from the home’s clear glass walls long before reaching the entrance. Artist Gino Miles’ rotating stainless steel Toro sculpture rises from a fountain feature. A luminous glow from within the house further accentuates the play of volumes by highlighting surfaces and deepening the shadows.

Artistic Movement in San Marino Island Home

An architectural marvel on San Marino Island merges a museum-quality art collection with the warm comforts of modern living

The home’s backyard is a water lover’s paradise with a pool designed for both lounging and laps.

Inside an Elegant Coastal Gulf Retreat

A bayside home in Royal Harbor nods to Southwest Florida’s good life with elegant coastal design

A Holly Hunt sofa and chairs from Baker provide ample seating in the family room of this North Naples residence. A hexagon table and lamps from John-Richard and a side table from Jerry Pair provide additional interest. The dining room in the background was enhanced by a pair of Palmetto chandeliers from Wilson Lighting and a landscape wallcovering from Gracie.

North Naples Home Enjoys a Glamorous Intervention

A young couple enlists a skilled designer to rework the interiors of their Pine Ridge Estates residence in North Naples

Round mirrors in the foyer introduce the gold shade that was chosen as an accent throughout the entire residence

Stylish Serenity in Lakewood Ranch

A seasoned designer delivers subtle elegance in a new build in Lakewood Ranch

Near this Le Ciel penthouse’s kitchen, a high-gloss Venetian plaster spiral staircase by Royston Architectural Elements brings graceful form to the room’s modern linear aesthetic. Polished gray-veined Dekton porcelain countertop surfaces contrast richly against custom-stained rift-cut oak cabinetry.

Top-Floor Panache in Naples Penthouse

A penthouse high above Naples’ Gulf Shore Boulevard takes design to the next level with custom detailing and splendid views

Infused with organic warmth and modern forms, the great room takes shape around a modular Century sofa backed with circular side tables. Custom cabinetry designed by Adelyn Charles Interiors pairs with a waterfall bar lined with Vanguard barstools.

Rethinking Coastal Elegance in Bonita Beach

Contemporary style makes all the difference in a custom residence on the shores of Bonita Beach

Framed by arched glass doors opening to the pool area, the primary bedroom illustrates artful symmetry. A hand-painted prairie landscape mural by Rick Chance creates a graceful backdrop for Anthropologie’s velvet tufted headboard and Gabby nightstands.

Gainesville Home Evokes European Country Charm

A couple and their designer create a forever-home sanctuary amid the wildlife of a national state park near Gainesville

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