Miami Archives - Florida Design

Pop Art and Panoramic Views Stun in Miami Vacation Getaway

An uptempo condo becomes Steven G’s blank canvas upon which his signature styles strike a balance with bold bolts of art honoring classic 20th-century idols

Contemporary Condo Floats Above Downtown Miami

With a definite glass-house vibe, this sky high condominium residence appears to float above the ocean as the separation between home and heaven vanishes, and the clouds inspire a plush, white-to-off-white interior palette. Perched...

A floor-to-ceiling marble wine wall houses 130 bottles of the husband’s favorite reds, with each bottle cradled in custom, oval brass rings anchored into the marble. A nine-foot-wide gray leather Haute Living sofa fronts the media center.

Wow Factor Abounds in Park Grove Condo

A husband and wife find their groove in a heavily customized sky residence atop Coconut Grove’s most exclusive tower

In the kitchen, the marble island and dining table were united to make the most of limited space. A Caralarga wall weaving near the window nods to the homeowners’ Latin American lineage.

Expert Touches Refine Sunny Isles Beach Condo

Carefully curated art and savvy space decisions transform a Sunny Isles Beach apartment into a cherished vacation home

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

Idyllic Contemporary Retreat Comes Alive In Miami Beach

For one couple’s new winter home, the location for this centrally situated Miami Beach getaway could not have been more perfect. “It is close to shopping, entertainment and the beach,” designer Rob Brown says....

A suspended photograph by Flávia Junqueira hovers in front of ocean waters, creating a brilliant first impression upon entering the home. Fluid and curvaceous seating anchored by a seascape-inspired rug includes an ottoman grouping by Living Divani and Gio Ponti side chairs from Molteni&C.

Contemporary Elegance Soars Above Sunny Isles Beach

Surrounded by turquoise-blue waters, a lofty residence atop Jade Signature proves to be the ideal vacation getaway for a São Paulo family.

“I wanted to create a soft, organic, moody atmosphere with the furnishings,” says interior designer Brittany Farinas of her approach in the living room, where the round furniture offsets the angles on the floor tile.” The smoked-glass pedestal is part of Farinas’ House of One furniture collection. The iron chandelier is a reference to the home’s original Spanish Mediterranean style. Here, as throughout the rest of the residence, the original tile floors were meticulously restored.

Revitalizing a Historic Haven in Miami

A homeowner and designer contemporize a 1931 Spanish Mediterranean residence in Miami Beach by toning down, yet respecting, its gilded past

The rosy palette of an early Ad Reinhardt painting (1949) determined the rich, jeweled tones of the living room, complemented by a custom rug from Stark Carpet and gold and pink pillows in Fortuny and Schumacher fabrics.

Contemporary Splendor Charms in Art-Filled Miami Condo

Surrounded by stunning views, a Surf Club residence offers a sophisticated setting for the owners’ mid-century art collection

Reef Tropical’s wrap-around lap and plunge pool was custom designed by Sinclair Engineering to provide the optimum in relaxation and rejuvenation. James Perse chaise lounges recline poolside, while Bonacina 1889’s hanging nest chair from Glottman offers a meditative perch.

San Marco Contemporary Home is an Art Muse

A collective of world-renowned artists collaborated on the interior designscape of a new contemporary home on San Marco, nestled in Miami’s Venetian Island archipelago

The David Hilliard photograph from Yancey Richardson Gallery creates an intriguing narrative for the kitchen, while the custom rug runner from Crosby Street Studios in teal and royal blue extends the ocean palette.

High End Handiwork Charms in Miami Condo

A New York couple adorns their North Miami Beach condo with bespoke wood furniture and local artisanal finds

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

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

With a view from the living area, aircraft flying below the home are often seen because the penthouse is situated higher than many helicopters and small private planes fly. When it is clear and bright, sharks and people can be seen swimming in the ocean below.

Palatial Beauty Rules in The Mansions at Acqualina

Soaring over the aqua waters of the Atlantic Ocean and Miami’s shimmering shoreline, this stunning palace in the sky boasts extraordinary location, architecture and interior design

Covered by the home itself, this expansive outdoor entertaining space is often used for large gatherings.

Outdoor Momentos Steal the Show at a Miami Home

A series of outdoor spaces in a South Miami home create an intriguing path through nature, art, and architecture

Venetian Islands Home Brings the Midcentury Modern Wow Factor

This Venetian Islands home enchants its owner and guests thanks to the alluring design by a creative duo

Poliform’s Mondrian sofa anchors the living room, encircling cocktail tables by Jessica Jaegger Interior Design, which AWM Group fabricated. Manolo Valdés’ Superposicion II (2021) peers over the space.

Brazil’s Tropical Modern Architecture Inspires Condo Design

Bold pops of color and neutral furniture selections create the ideal aesthetic yin-yang in a Sunny Isles Beach condo

An enormous carved block of alabaster stands at the foot of the original stairwell, next to a canine sculpture. On the opposite side of the stairway, a commanding ash-on-linen portrait by Chinese artist Zhang Huan is accentuated by two carved wooden pieces, imbuing the space with an eclectic and collected look.

Life is Grand at Miami Beach Estate

A bon vivant couple and their design team have revamped their waterfront estate to suit their changing needs... but the evolution is far from over.

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

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...

In the back of the home, Italian porcelain overhangs mimic the look of real wood, as do the aluminum slats. Made for entertaining, the outdoor Balinese rock-framed pool is surrounded by green lawn, enough dock space for the client’s yachts, and copious B&B Italia and Dedon conversation clusters. The sculpture, No Deck by Tony Cragg, is from the homeowner’s art collection.

Contemporary Miami Home is an Architectural Marvel

A Balinese-inspired residence on Miami Beach’s San Marino Island makes a jetsetter reconsider his geographical location

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