Florida Homes Archives - Florida Design

Completed over the course of a year, MLB sports icon Alex Rodriguez’ 11,877-square-foot home in Miami. With its pod-style architecture and overhangs that bespeak midcentury modernism, is laid out on one level so the interiors would connect directly to the grounds, blurring indoor-outdoor boundaries.

Alex Rodriguez’s Tropical Modern Miami Retreat

When a talented group of experts collaborates on a house that A-Rod built in Miami, the result can only be a home run by design

In the great room, stylish furnishings in neutral hues are enhanced by Mother Nature’s palette. Designer Sofia Joelsson created a spectacular showplace with matching linen-clad sofas from Verellan and a Liaigre dark-wood floor lamp shaded in linen to lend a luminary statement.

Stylish Miami Condo Soars Above Panoramic Views

With Its Peaceful Palette And Stunning Views From Every Angle, This Stylish Miami Condo, In A Soaring, Nearly All-Glass High-Rise, Lets Nature Take Its Course

Naples is Home to British Colonial West Indies Style

Incorporating the style of their historic 1880s Ohio home in Cincinnati’s historic district into their new home on the sparkling Gulf Coast of Florida was important to homeowners Marnette and Paul Perry. Just steps...

The exterior of the home is grand with large columns and a path of varietal silver and gray travertine pavers that speak to the gray Stone Mountain Blend roofing. Bands of lush green grass intercept stone pavers to create dramatic curb appeal while bountiful native foliage skirt the premises.

A Home to Love in Naples

From The Downtown Chic Lifestyle To The Fantastic Gulf Views, This Naples Spec Home Is Bursting With Vibrancy And Brimming With Natural Elements From The Outside In

As if architect Ralph Choeff had created a case study in perspective, the home’s exterior lines jut and thrust, play with shifting shadow, and demonstrate the masterful use of textures to create drama and intent. Softened by a reflecting pool, perhaps with a nod to feng shui, stone, wood and water are on full display.

Sophisticated Touches Warm Bal Harbour Geometric Marvel

A family home with modern lines proves that in geometry there can be style, sophistication, warmth and comfort

With a view from the living area, aircraft flying below the home are often seen because the penthouse is situated higher than many helicopters and small private planes fly. When it is clear and bright, sharks and people can be seen swimming in the ocean below.

Palatial Beauty Rules in The Mansions at Acqualina

Soaring over the aqua waters of the Atlantic Ocean and Miami’s shimmering shoreline, this stunning palace in the sky boasts extraordinary location, architecture and interior design

With a wall of windows bringing the outside in, the living room is paramount for entertaining. The Le Corbusier sofa from Cassina creates structure in the social space, where Barcelona chairs by Knoll and a Mies van der Rohe divan join the mix. Casting a soft glow, Wired Designs’ chandelier suspends from the 20-foot-high ceiling to illuminate the Greek reproduction pottery from the 1940s and 1950s.

Modern Minimalism Plays in Fort Lauderdale Townhome

With The Look Of Greece In Mind, Textile Designer Stavros Garger Styled His Fort Lauderdale Townhouse With Lots Of Light, White And Neutral Colors

The Young residence is on a pedestrian path with a direct view of the Gulf of Mexico.

Exotic Elements Stun in Alys Beach Home

Sexy and edgy, this Alys Beach home surprises with its own moat, a floating pavilion, an imposing tower, and a rooftop terrace with a star of fire

Designed by architect Ralph Choeff, this 7,850-total-square-foot home is all about drama. Even the Amarr garage doors from Crawford beg attention. With a grid of frosted glass and wood, they open to a showroom, a dream-come-true for an avid car collector.

Art Beckons in Modern South Palm Beach Home

A Home Conceived As Art, From an Entrance Waterfall, To the Elevator Interior, To a Jellyfish Sphere

In the living area, the Rene Cazares wood-framed lounge chairs pair nicely with the dominant white oak wood fireplace wall. Black-and-white framed palm frond photography shot by interior designer Jack Lonetto and the organic shape of Aqua Gallery’s floor lamp create an artistic focal point in keeping with the indoor-outdoor tropical scheme.

Tropical Inspiration Wraps Modern Naples Home

With Natural Stone, Clean Design And An Indoor-Outdoor Aesthetic, This Naples Home Connects Contemporary Architecture With The Wonders Of Nature

In the living area, one of the main considerations during the renovation was having a prime spot for the husband’s Yamaha C7X “Silent” grand piano – mission accomplished. Nearby, comfortable seating from Holly Hunt shapes a social grouping atop Stark carpet’s splash of blue. The Elegant by sculptor Ugo Rondinone’s corners the space on one side, while a painting by Frank Bowling, entitled Pathwaywadi, enlivens the other side.

Creative Minimalist Spirit Intrigues in Miami Condo

A minimalist viewpoint and an eye to satisfaction underpin a spirited collaboration between a Miami couple, an architect and an interior designer

For the covered loggia, architect Greg Palmer flawlessly executed the delicate dance between maximizing views with expansive openings, while also providing enough wall to create the feeling of substance and defined architectural space.

Form and Function Unite in a Family-First Naples Home

By adopting an abundant mindset, a design team delivers a Naples residence with inspired spaces for the celebration of family

Designer Katherine Munoz selected a Holly Hunt accent table because she wanted something transparent that still carried weight. The sturdy piece has dimension to it that grounds the area and exudes a smoky quality that allows the eyes to rest on the sectional clad in distressed leather by Dakota Jackson.

Four Seasons Surfside Condo Sings With Dynamic Light

Designer Lachmee Chin orchestrates a balance of spaces with meticulous design that focuses on equilibrium and light

A River Of White

Hugging the bank of the S. Lucie river, this Palm City seasonal escape fully embraces the nature of the tropics

Classic and Coastal Elements Harmonize In Naples Home

Some of the owner’s fondest memories are framed with Florida Gulf Coast family vacations. So when he and his wife were looking to shift their permanent residence from Wisconsin, choosing Florida’s west coast was...

Mix-and-match sets the tone in the living area, where the “Kost” chairs and “Dubli” cocktail tables, both by Desiree, are of varying heights. A leather-clad sofa from Addison House and Artefacto’s suede stools face off atop the geometric pattern of a silk area rug.

North Miami Beach Retreat Exudes Subtle Sophistication

A North Miami Beach Dream Transforms Into An Elegant And Welcoming Retreat That Celebrates The Tropical, Waterfront Lifestyle

Sumptuous Luxury and Comfort Play in Alomar Family Home

Traveling around the world or entertaining at home, high style and luxurious living are always at play for Roberto and Kim Alomar

Bright color prevails on the loggia. Wicker chairs covered with chartreuse-and-turquoise throws edge an expansive table and chairs from JANUS et Cie. Two table lamps comprised of crushed oyster shells and driftwood shelving flanked by French doors pay homage to the nearby sea.

Naples Cottage Blends Color and Charisma

Vibrant Patterns And Bright Hues Play A Leading Role In This Charming Seaside Cottage With Tons Of Palm Beach Personality

Timeless Style Shapes An Urban Farmhouse in Maitland

Interior designer Brianna Sheehan and her husband, builder and developer Ryan Sheehan, have had more than a few new beginnings in recent years, and all in fairy tale order. First, a wedding; second, a...

Reef Tropical’s wrap-around lap and plunge pool was custom designed by Sinclair Engineering to provide the optimum in relaxation and rejuvenation. James Perse chaise lounges recline poolside, while Bonacina 1889’s hanging nest chair from Glottman offers a meditative perch.

San Marco Contemporary Home is an Art Muse

A collective of world-renowned artists collaborated on the interior designscape of a new contemporary home on San Marco, nestled in Miami’s Venetian Island archipelago

A Brigitte Bardot silkscreen by artist Russell Young looks beyond a Bretby Art Pottery vase, circa 1895, in the billiard room, where Currey & Company’s painted blue chandelier purposely fades into the ceiling.

Luxurious South Florida Manse Channels Edgy Attitude

Another world beckons as designer Lori Morris combines South Florida’s elegant pulse with an audacious spin on French style

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