Florida Homes Archives - Florida Design

“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

A cantilevered ceiling feature breaks up the depth of the apartment and provides a place for soft overhead lighting. The banana leaf photograph is 15 feet in length, giving an idea of the size of the space. The paneled mirrored doors at the rear of the space conceal utilitarian items and reflect views and natural light into the kitchen.

Inside Architects’ Loft-Like Palm Beach Apartment

Two architects transform an outdated Palm Beach apartment into a flexible and fashionable home

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Seaglass Awards 2024 Spotlight: Gloria Black Design

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

Sporting a shingled ivory exterior and an expansive wrap-around porch offering glistening ocean views, this Ponte Vedra Beach residence embodies its pristine setting. Benjamin Moore’s White Dove shade brings new life to the home’s shingled siding, softening the classic lines of a quintessential coastal-green metal roof.

Ponte Vedra Beach Home is a Utopian Vision

In Ponte Vedra Beach, a seasoned designer takes on the renovation of a waterside residence to deliver a sublime version of home

A whitewashed brick gas fireplace topped by a large sea fan is the focal point of the living room. Local objects nestle in the built-ins while a linen sofa and rope-adorned swivel chairs provide flexible seating. The transparency of the coffee table helps keep the room feeling light.

Gulfside Serenity in Gasparilla Island Beach House

A Montana couple trades mountain living for the seaside charm of a sophisticated beach house in Boca Grande

"This modernist single-family residence in Coral Gables sits in stark contrast to its Mediterranean neighbors." Photo by Michael Stavaridis

Seaglass Awards 2024 Spotlight: Contemporary Architecture & Design

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

Seaglass Spotlight, Contemporary Dining Room, NAR Design Studio. Photo by Gabriel Volpi

Seaglass Awards 2024 Spotlight: NAR Design Studio

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

A massive wall sculpture entitled Trestles by artist Matt Devine gives the great room an unexpected punch of color. Crisp white Baker seating pieces trimmed in glossy Macassar ebony align with elegant, polished finishes implemented throughout.

Epic Parisian Art Deco Style in Delray Beach Home

Great expectations were fulfilled at a colossal Delray Beach estate that merges Neoclassical architecture with high-gloss Art Deco glamour

The office is centered with a custom-designed wall unit. Two coffee tables by Baxter—one topped with marble, and the other with leather—were merged to create one oversized surface.

Modern Oceana Vacation Home is Neutral Territory

A fuss-free palette of cream and brown offers the ideal backdrop for modern sophistication in a Bal Harbour sky residence

The living room is meant for entertaining. A low-slung sofa can be arranged to accommodate a table to hold drinks and plenty of seating space while the television is concealed behind a movable oak panel adorned with a three-dimensional art installation. The wall unit’s LED-lit shelves on the left highlight the Carrara marble background, which was selected to counterbalance the symmetry of the unit.

Colorful Belle Meade Family Home Comes to Life

A design duo infuses color and warmth in a Belle Meade vacation home

Backdropped by an ocean view, the family room showcases a custom wall unit combining a cement finish with quartz backing. A John Koga Moon floor lamp echoes the sophistication of an Eames chair and ottoman from Herman Miller.

Villa Vizcaya Home is a Designer’s Personal Paradise

Bold art and Parisian inspiration help a designer craft the ideal vacation home for her and her family in Coconut Grove

An unexpected support column altered the placement of the massive sectional in the family room. Wood paneling encompasses the shelving display in contrast to the marble backdrop for the television. To minimize harsh overhead lighting, inset LED lights create a cozy glow overhead and on the shelving.

Oceanfront Bal Harbour Condo Was a Labor of Love

A seasoned designer leads an arduous renovation to success by transforming a closed-off floor plan into a light-filled residence with contemporary cachet

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