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Contemporary Lakefront Charm in Windermere

When Joe and Kim Russo began shopping for their dream home, they didn’t have to look too far. They were very enamored of their waterfront property on Lake Tibet in Windermere, Fla., and ultimately...

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

“I wanted people to say ‘wow’ from the minute they saw this house,” builder John McGarvey says. From the grand entrance and dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows to a central courtyard featuring an inviting outdoor living area, a shimmering pool and alluring fire bowls, this home is a stunning creation.

Spectacular Courtyard Inspires Quail West Home

Situated amid the tropical landscape of Quail West — one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in Naples — this home radiates modern elegance as it celebrates blissful alfresco living. Comprising 4,661 square feet of...

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

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

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

American artist Liza Lou’s flaming glass-beaded logs warm a 1940s Art Deco fireplace in the living room. Here, Claude Lalanne’s bronze “Lustre” chandelier branches out with soft candlestick lights, while gilded gold furnishings by Wendell Castle add energy and sheen. A custom sofa clad in Le Manach’s colorful cotton, and like-minded wool and silk area rugs inject speckles of sherbet-shaded hues.

Artistic Dream Realized in Vibrant Sunset Islands Home

Situated on one of four Sunset Islands, a quartet of islands located at the heart of Miami Beach that features perfect views of the sunset, lies owner George Lindemann’s approximately 7,000-square-foot, unique fantasy home...

Roche Bobois sofas and “Dragnet” lounge chairs by Kenneth Cobonpue circle the living room. Linen-and-bamboo yarn luminaires suspend from 22 feet high.

Colorful Coral Gables Home is an Artistic Hub

Having met in South America 40 years before, friends now team up to create an artistically memorable home in record time

Family Comes Together In Vibrant Bal Harbour Home

When principal interior designer Ivonne Ronderos and lead designer Anahi Carrillo first walked into this expansive, 7,300-square-foot home in the exclusive gated enclave of Bal Harbour Village at the northern tip of Miami Beach,...

Patterns Color Dan Marino’s Weston Home

Be it a big house or a more modest one, the various residences of former Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino and his wife, Claire, have always been “home”

Bliss At Grand Bay

After designing homes for her myriad of clients, interior designer Carmen Alcaraz Gomes turned a creative eye to her own condo on the 12th floor in one of the two iconic twisted towers of Grove...

Shoreline Building Group

Founded on integrity, passion, professionalism and an unparalled willingness to go the extra mile, the dedicated team at Shorline Building Group takes pride in its successful track record of converting their clients’ dreams into...

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

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

Timeless And Textured Designs Stun In Naples Home

It seems like yesterday that the VIV Homes design team began this Naples spec home project. Now, two years later, a labor of love results in a day-dreamy reality that embraces the natural world...

Biscayne Beach Condo Strikes a Stylish Balance

Inspired By The Intoxicating Water Views From Miami’s Biscayne Beach Residences, Interior Designer Thom Filicia Creates This Sophisticated Penthouse With Natural Colors, Warmth And Intimacy

Earthy Modern Style Reimagines An Admiral Cove Estate in Jupiter

During the 1990s, mediterranean-style residences were in high demand. More than a decade later, demand for a simpler and more modern architecture grew as the desire for Old World homes dwindled. “The primary challenge...

Crisp Elegance Joins Coastal Casual In Naples Condo

Cherishing wonderful childhood memories of Sanibel Island, Canadian resident and owner Erica Eidt wanted to give her three children, Preston, Gracey and Parker, the opportunity to make their own memories of living on the...

Belleair Beach Home is the Epitome of Luxury

With a collaborative effort and immeasurable talent, design and architecture come together to create a new Belleair Beach home reminiscent of a luxury resort

Modern Waterfront Architecture Celebrates Long Boat Key

Working with clients who can’t have too much water in their lives, architect Mark Sultana creates a sleek yet comfortable home on Longboat Key overlooking Sarasota Bay

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