Miami Archives - Florida Design

“Seeing the work of a Brazilian designer or artisan being appreciated in a new market and knowing we helped make that connection is incredibly rewarding,” says RS Collection founder Roberta Schilling. “We’re not just selling furniture; we’re telling stories and building bridges.”

Q&A with Interior Designer Roberta Schilling

After 30 years in the business, Roberta Schilling of RS Collection remains one of Miami’s foremost ambassadors of Brazilian design

Panoramic views amplify the great room’s high-end luxury furnishings, including glossy, blue-trimmed ivory leather loveseats and a patterned blue lounger by Bugatti Home. Bentley Home’s luxe Butterfly sofa, constructed with a quilted leather frame and linen-upholstered cushions, strikes the perfect balance of comfort and elegance.

Sunny Isles Beach Residence Epitomizes Luxury

Top-tier furnishings from Italy drive the upscale aesthetic of a sky-high residence within the Estates at Acqualina in Sunny Isles Beach

“We wanted to play with wood tones in the living room,” says Mascarenhas. The Gather table by dk3 and Wishbone chair by Carl Hansen & Søn were sourced from Design Within Reach. The Knotty Bubbles Chain chandelier by Lindsey Adelman illustrates Mascarenhas’ idea of the residence as a beach cabin. A collage of ceramics on the back wall alludes to pastoral themes.

Redefining Rustic with Designer Cristiana Mascarenhas

In Key Biscayne, designer Cristiana Mascarenhas delivers her version of a family cabin in a condo residence by the sea

An architectural concept comprising multiple indoor/outdoor courtyards maximizes the home’s connection to the landscape. A covered terrace facing the pool engages with its surroundings, offering exceptional views and a living experience that celebrates nature and natural light.

Golden Beach Home Embodies Carioca Chic

Rio de Janeiro’s nature-centric spirit inspires the design and architecture of a custom family house in Golden Beach

This residence on Fisher Island opens onto a bright central living area delineated by a dining space punctuated with a rare Japanese panel by Mori Tetsuzan from the Edo period. A sleek Henry Timi dining table and Glynell chairs by Elliott Barnes bask in the glow of a striking alabaster and brass lighting fixture by Apparatus Studio. Photo © Oliver Jaist

Inside a Modern Beach House on Fisher Island

A Munich design studio brings refinement and European flair to a modern beach house interior on Fisher Island

The large hanging lanterns flanking the patio’s outdoor living room were fashioned after Balinese fishing baskets.

Miami Home Strikes Bali-Inspired Biophilic Balance

The creative owners of Morada Haute Furniture Boutique capture their version of biophilic Indonesian style at their Miami Beach home

The Rock Pine home in Coconut Grove was custom-designed for its owners by Max Strang and his team at Strang Design based on a previous dwelling by the architect. The residence’s pool is situated on the western side of the property, only a few steps away from the outdoor entertainment area tucked into the corner of the house. “Conveniences like this speak to Max’s level of attentiveness,” says homeowner Andy Gilon. “From the start of this project, Max took the time to understand our tastes and our vision. His team excelled at taking our ideas and elevating them beyond our initial plans.”

Inside Nature at Coconut Grove’s Iconic Rock Pine Home

Nestled into Coconut Grove’s lush landscape, a modernist home establishes an ever-present connection to the outdoors

The design goal for the backyard was to engage the architectural fabric of the home. Employing Cosentino’s high-performance Dekton porcelain material, the design team created a visual centerpiece with the addition of a new bar and barbecue area. An artificial green wall by Miami’s Wilcam Designs elevates the setting.

Pinecrest Home is Infused with Natural Energy

For a young European couple, the prospect of building a life in South Florida first landed them in Miami, but the pair soon realized that while they yearned to be within close proximity to...

Miami Modern in Brickell Flatiron Condo

A Portland homeowner taps the ideal design team to bring his vision of a Brickell penthouse to life

The residence’s living room offers spectacular views from Sunny Isles Beach to Key Biscayne. A sinuous Vladimir Kagan sofa embraces vintage Aviator armchairs and a Riflesso coffee table from Gaspare Asaro. A collaborative floral artwork by Stanley Casselman and fashion designer Naeem Khan punctuates the room’s chic monochromatic palette.

Edgewater Residence is the Life of the Party

Event planner Colin Cowie’s Miami residence celebrates the subtleties of elegant contemporary design

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

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