Central Florida Archives - Florida Design

Looking toward one of the doors that opens onto the water, the mid-century modern chair, covered in a Pierre Frey chenille, and the equally bright pouf reflect the colors in the piece of art over the fireplace. Above the console table, which has a top made of antique shagreen, hangs a mirror with crisp white discs dancing around its frame.

A “Jewel Box” of Color and Art on John’s Island

A vacation home in John’s Island fuses understated style with comfort, and ends up being everything a Maryland couple envisioned it could be

Isolé Villas Capture the Magic of Orlando

a lavish, 15-suite hideaway in one of Orlando’s most enviable locations, Isolé Villas, a luxuriously designed 25,000-square-foot private residence within a private golf community, is designed to tell a story as guests are drawn...

Neolith selected for single source, sustainable beauty as part of exclusive Lake Sheen Residential...

Search, and you will findAfter careful consideration, award-winning designer Rob Turner had made the decision – he needed a single source partner for slab surfaces in the exquisite home he was building on Millionaires...

The expansive windows in the living room look out onto a fountain. The tree trunk-inspired end tables are lacquered in white, with tops painted in gold leaf.

Happy Hues Bring the Flair in Winter Park Home

A sophisticated-yet-playful Winter Park gem glows with clever color

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

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...

Contemporary and Traditional Blend in Vero Beach

As every classic love story teaches, when you’ve found “the one,” you should never let them go. This can also be true of interior designers. When a couple from Chicago, Ill., hired local designer Jennifer Greer...

Jade Timmerman tied the dining room and kitchen together with warm woods in each space. In the dining room, a modern chandelier provides a stark contrast to the home’s rustic elements. The kitchen’s custom range hood serves as a focal point, which features two islands—one for prepping, and another for gathering. A glassed-in wine room houses the Jimenezes’ collection of varietals.

Calling a Transformed Barn Home in Plant City

A vintage barn renovation gives a Central Florida couple a place to kick up their heels with friends and family

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

Z Properties, Seaglass. Photos by Stephen Allen

Seaglass Awards Spotlight: Contemporary Architecture

his summer, we are celebrating Florida's top design talents who were recently recognized at the inaugural Seaglass Awards

The great room holds a deft mix of old and new. The antique hewn bench and chair were sourced in Belgium, and the enormous planter was once a wine cask that hails from France. “The soulful saddle, which is owned by the client and was previously used on their horses, became a statement piece,” says designer Briggs Edward Solomon. “By placing it on a simple stand, we were able to showcase its significance and create a focal point in the room.”

Inside an Okeechobee Home on the Range

An addition to a ranch house in Okeechobee’s farm country gives a Florida family room to grow

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

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

Edo wallpaper from China Seas was used to visually separate the predominantly white kitchen from the family room. Photographer Betsy Carothers, a friend of the homeowners, snapped the captivating image of a white egret near the windows.

New Beginnings in a Bermuda-Style Vero Beach Home

Vibrant color and striking patterns guide the renovation of a Vero Beach residence on John’s Island

Iconic Contemporary Living in Winter Park

For interior designers Ted Maines and Julie Koran, their work is all about the client. So, when a woman walks into their retail furniture showroom asking about USM, a respected Swiss line of modular...

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...

A River Of White

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

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

Green Design Styles A Courtyard Home In Orlando

When award-winning architect, interior designer and builder Phil Kean saw this unique, nearly one-acre property facing a lake with golf course views as a backdrop, he knew he had found the perfect site to...

The living room’s round skylights, finished with Venetian plaster, create sun circles on the exposed brick wall. Mixed with “diamond dust,” the plaster sparkles in the light. A massive abstract painting by Paul T. Scarborough highlights the wall, befitting the grand proportions of a Rene Cazares blue velvet sofa.

Orlando Home is an Enchanting Main Attraction

A palatial vacation home at Walt Disney World Resort’s Golden Oak community in Orlando charms its residents and neighbors with its Gulf Coast vibe

Resort-Style Vibe at Golden Oak in Disney

Traditionally, interior design takes into consideration such elements as form, balance, color, texture and shape, but at Golden Oak in the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla., the use of a “Hidden Mickey”...

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