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 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 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
A massive slab of Egeo marble from Opustone anchors the living room, lending artful movement with its natural veining. Elegant black stone cocktail tables fabricated by DIDA Home in Ecuador echo the sophisticated aesthetic.

Coconut Grove Home’s Refined Modern Renewal

Surrounded by Coconut Grove’s lush vegetation, a renovated property finds new purpose as a fashionably modern family home
The kitchen’s sleek linear design includes a custom banquette by Wecselman Design that integrates a casual dining space for the family. Powell & Bonnell Nobi swivel stools outfit the island and mesh seamlessly with modern Febo dining chairs from B&B Italia and a Sovet Italia breakfast table from Arravanti.

Refined Rooftop Retreat Perches Above Miami Beach

A savvy designer encourages a Midwestern couple to embrace what penthouse living in Miami Beach is all about
In addition to architecture by Kengo Kuma, Mirai Design District will feature landscaping by Island Planning Corporation and lightscapes by Viabizzuno.

Bringing the Mirai Design District to Life

Renowned architect Kengo Kuma brings his vision of elegant simplicity to a new structure in the Miami Design District
Custom millwork and gold-tinged fluted wood accents flow throughout the apartment, creating the visual continuity requested by the owners. A hallway connecting the public spaces with the secondary bedrooms features a panel that conceals a door. The soothing shade is repeated in the kitchen cabinetry. Photo by Marcel Aniello

Fisher Island Home Boasts Lavish Contemporary Cachet

Champagne shades and rose accents set a modern and elegant tone in a Fisher Island residence
“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
“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 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
"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
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