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A gravel walkway opens into a hidden alcove framed by native coontie and tough, low-maintenance species that thrive in the heat. The sweeping oolite feature wall was built by hand on-site based on a simple sketch.

Wild and Effortless Landscape Charms on Belle Meade Island

When the time came to tackle the grounds of their 3,500-square-foot residence on Belle Meade Island, its owners called on Carolina Monteiro, founder and owner of CLAD Landscape Architecture and Design in Miami, and...

The family room is grounded by a rich area rug designed by C2 Concepts Interiors. “The client loves having family over, so the space needed to feel open and comfortable,” says Crispino. “Nothing too formal, just a layout that allows people to gather naturally.” Filled with light, the room centers around an inviting sectional sofa from Four Hands.

Key Biscayne Condo is a Piece of Paradise

At the Grand Bay Residences in Key Biscayne, interior designer Camila Crispino of C2 Concepts Interiors approached a 3,000-square-foot waterfront condominium not as a blank slate, but as an opportunity to refine what already...

Miami Beach Vacation Home Finds Beauty in Balance

Informed by Brazilian design’s minimalism and warmth, a Miami Beach vacation home is both a showplace for modern refinement and a family retreat

An Asian artwork in the living room nods to the time the family spent in China. A custom oak shelf holds mementos and antiques collected by the homeowners over the years. The vintage Poltrona Mole chair and ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues reveals Saliba’s penchant for Brazilian mid-century modern furniture.

Q&A with Designer Daniela Saliba

A clever and astute designer knows how to work within the parameters of existing collections and succeed. Such was the case for Daniela Saliba when she took on the redesign of a 4,300-square-foot vacation...

The main living room’s design is refined yet welcoming and centered around the view with a strong sense of balance and spatial organization. “Because of the room’s length, we divided it into two distinct zones: a TV/living area and a bar/lounge space for entertaining,” says designer Cristina Souza. “A custom extended sofa helps define these areas.”

Sunny Isles Beach Residence is Serene and Sophisticated

A condo residence’s spectacular perspective of Sunny Isles Beach inspires its contemporary and clean design

The design approach in the living room was to create a contemporary yet inviting space layered with softness and a touch of romanticism. The curved forms were intentional to soften the architecture and introduce a sense of fluidity and elegance. “The artwork by Eduardo Rezende immediately resonated with us,” says designer Jessica Jaegger, who helped the homeowners curate the collection in the residence. “It has a quiet, melancholic quality that brings a sense of introspection and calm and enriches the overall ambiance.”

Miami Beach Pied-à-Terre Floats Above Biscayne Bay

Designer Jessica Jaegger leans into serene retreat vibes for less-is-more style in a South Beach pied-à-terre

The living area’s double-height ceilings and expansive glass openings create a dynamic visual connection to the landscape. Anchored by a streamlined RH sofa paired with sculptural swivel chairs from Harmony Luxury Furniture, the space is crowned by an elegant crystal Lens chandelier from Bomma. The adjacent dining room complements the aesthetic with mesh pendant chandeliers from Luceplan and a Luxor dining table by Rodolfo Dordoni.

A Case for Contemporary in Olympia Heights

Clean lines and inviting textures denote modernist elegance inside an Olympia Heights home in Southwest Miami

The living room’s coastal-chic aesthetic is anchored by a plush, textured rug from Tai Ping Carpets. A cream-colored Adriana Hoyos sofa is adorned with blue pillows, mirroring the deep navy tones of the private elevator foyer. Olivya Stone swivel armchairs and a trio of nested Jerry Pair cocktail tables reiterate the inky blue hue.

Stunning Water Vistas Inspire Coastal Aventura Retreat

A New York couple trades the fast pace of Manhattan life for low-key luxury and au courant style in a dreamy Aventura condo

In a Sunny Isles Beach condo residence at Porsche Design Tower, a cubist figure by sculptor Antony Gormley is one of the highlights of the modern art collection that designers Sabrina MacLean and Carola Hinojosa helped the homeowners curate.

Modern Art Sets the Tone in Sunny Isles Beach Condo

A designer-curated modern art collection sets off a dynamic vibe inside a sky residence in Sunny Isles Beach

“The expansive living room was reprogrammed into two distinct zones: one for relaxed TV viewing and another for entertaining,” says designer Ivonne Ronderos. “A sculptural dome subtly anchors the cocktail area while a custom, double-sided Minotti sofa connects both spaces.”

Bay Harbor Islands Home Brings Timeless Tropical Elegance

With insight from two discerning clients, a seasoned designer adds personality and warmth to a home on Bay Harbor Islands

“These homeowners love a complete collection,” says interior designer Sabrina Vela. “That level of curation creates a seamless visual language throughout the home.” Anchoring the dining room, the Bentley Home Collection pairs sculptural chairs with a statement chandelier whose warm metallic tones subtly shift with the changing light. The living room, outfitted with Fendi Casa furnishings, opens to sweeping east, west, and south-facing views of Sunny Isles Beach.

Inside a Custom and Curated Sunny Isles Beach Residence

A bespoke The Estates at Acqualina apartment showcases modern elegance and brand devotion backdropped by million-dollar water views

A combination of existing leaning coconut palms and newly planted ficus trees set into native oolite boulders frames the main steps leading to the residence. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors invite natural light and help provide cross ventilation.

Morningside Residence’s Outdoor Space is a Tropical Revival

A Morningside residence shaped by floating pavilions pays homage to its mature landscape

“Because the kid’s lounge is open to the main living room, we didn’t want it to feel like a chaotic playroom,” says Joy. “We treated it like a lounge that happens to be for children, and we actually have a ‘dirty playroom,’ similar to a dirty kitchen, where all the clutter lives.” The artwork is by Atlanta artist Heather Bird Harris.

Coral Gables Residence Possesses an Elegant Duality

A Coral Gables residence balances a refined organic aesthetic with the realistic needs of a family home

The office certainly fulfills the homeowner’s directive for “color, color, and more color” with a bold shade of blue on the walls that provides an ideal backdrop for the room’s vintage furniture.

Danielle Rollins Brings Her Design Savvy to Miami

Designer Danielle Rollins brings her signature Palm Beach style to South Miami

Multicolored patterns and curvaceous forms define the breakfast area of this vibrant Fisher Island residence. A bold geometric wallcovering from Wallism energizes the space, paired with custom Coco Republic swivel chairs upholstered in Carlucci fabric. A Kokolamp crystal pendant lends sculptural sparkle overhead, while Eternity Modern’s dining table anchors the room.

Fisher Island Residence is a Celebration of Color

Immersed in color, an over-the-top residence on Fisher Island serves as a kaleidoscopic retreat for a Southern California couple

Amazonico’s biophilic dining room features a mix of Art Deco style and Latin American modernism

Amazonico Fuses Food and Fine Interiors

At Amazonico on Brickell, the food, vibe, and design are intentionally international

Inspired by Chanel’s timeless black-and-white elegance, the living room’s refined palette composes dramatic contrast with sleek curved seating from Hoyos’ LUA Collection. A circular area rug from Leao Branco and a halo ceiling fixture by Visual Comfort echo the room’s rounded layout. Domingo Zapata’s bold interpretation of Picasso’s Guernica immediately catches the eye.

Global Charisma Informs Designer’s Deering Bay Home

Inspired by travel and life experiences, a designer infuses timeless sophistication into her own Deering Bay residence in Coral Gables

“The ceiling in the living room rises to about 21 feet, which allowed us to really play with scale, light, and proportion,” says Pernia. “That height brings a sense of openness and grandeur, while the warm materials and layered lighting keep the space feeling intimate and grounded.”

Aventura Home Embodies Refined Organic Modernism

Natural textures and materials set a tone of tactile elegance inside a residence in Aventura

Advertising executive Manny Machado at his home in front of a Brett Murray bronze and Karlos Pérez’s Ametropia XIV (Diptych 1), 2013, oil on canvas. “I fell I love with this painting when I realized that when you look at it with the naked eye it looks blurry, but if you look at it through a camera lens it’s focused,” says Machado. “It’s a trick of the eye but quite a conversation starter.”

Tour Manny Machado’s Personal Art Collection

Manny Machado’s art collection reflects the trajectory of his life

The transition from the entry to the main living area provides a perfect place to display some of the homeowners’ collection of Latin art and photography, including a charcoal portrait by Javier Guerra Fernandez and a colorful sphere sculpture by David Leonardo.

Bespoke Murano Grande Condo Flaunts Custom Touches

William Weisman wasn’t sure high-rise living was for him when he first moved into a rental at the Murano Grande in Miami Beach. A few years in the South of Fifth tower seems to...

With each of its spaces drenched in energetic hues, a vibrant Palm Bay Towers residence radiates the personalities of its owners. Awash in green tones, the entrance displays eye-catching artworks, including a signed Picasso lithograph and pieces by Pedro Friedeberg and Kelly Breez. A gold-toned mirror complements Ryota Unno’s gold tiger painting.

Creative Couple’s True Colors Shine in Miami Residence

In Miami, a seasoned design duo helps two creatives turn a blank canvas into a vibrant pastiche of the art and experiences that have shaped their lives

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