Miami Archives - Florida Design

The façade of Brickell’s Nolan House was meticulously restored to resemble its original 1926 design and architecture. Photo courtesy of YTech

Preserving History in Brickell’s Nolan House

Take a look inside the restored home, which now serves as the sales gallery for the forthcoming The Residences at 1428 Brickell

A once lackluster entrance hall received a dramatic makeover with custom millwork, innovative lighting effects, and a repurposed herringbone-patterned wood floor. White curved walls and a dome ceiling fixture articulate a dramatic transition to the living space.

Worldly Tastes and Dramatic Touches Elevate Brickell Condo

In one of Brickell’s most storied buildings, a design team captures the dynamic sophistication a San Francisco couple demanded for their back-to-Miami home

Splashes of Sunrise-Inspired Hues Warm Sunny Isles Condo

Themed around the sunrise, this spectacular beachfront condo is a dream come true for one couple in Sunny Isles

A large red sculpture from China was placed in front of the home for good luck. The homeowners commissioned gray tile steps, a brick surface for the driveway and bronze decorative shutters. “My husband loves plants and landscaping,” says designer and homeowner Carmen Alcaraz Gomes, “so he was involved with the selection of the lovely tropical trees.”

Interior Designer’s Home Goes Grand in Coral Gables

A meticulous renovation gives an interior designer and her husband the open and sophisticated house they’ve always wanted

Neutral living room furnishings, including an ivory Desiree sofa, a caramel suede chaise, blue lounge chairs, and a trio of wooden coffee tables, all by Saccaro, blend with the sea and sky views of this Jade Signature residence in Sunny Isles Beach.

Riviera Retreat is a Symphony of Elegant Touches

Inspired by sea and sky, a design duo puts a couple’s collection of art and objects to good use in a Sunny Isles Beach vacation home

Color Meets Cosmopolitan in West Palm Beach

A talented designer creates a variety of vibrant and sophisticated spaces to match the passions of this cosmopolitan owner of a luxurious waterfront residence

The homeowners brought some of their existing furniture with them to Miami, including a glass dining room table with sculptural base and surrounding green and turquoise chairs. Beatrice Pila-Gonzalez created a white circular couch to encourage conversation. De Leon crafted custom millwork that spans the ceiling and flows down the wall at the opposite side of the room.

Miami Home is an Homage to International Wonders

A cosmopolitan couple finds the perfect place to settle down amongst their worldly treasures

Hand-blown glass droplets from Ochre’s midcentury modern “Seed Cloud” chandelier cascade above Spazio di Casa’s sculptural glass-topped table lined by Artistic Frame’s dining chairs with saber-style legs that recall an Art Deco flavor.

Contemporary Coastal Trove on Sunny Isles Beach

The condo is saturated in understated elegance with architectural subtleties that complement a carefully curated interior scheme

“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

Designed by architect Joaquín Torres with unabashed modernity, sweeping stone planes and angles set this 11,000-square-foot house apart.

Key Biscayne Home is a Masterful Work of Modern Design

What happens when great minds, each with a unique sensibility, design for both a display of art and a place to call home?

Just off the dining room is one of the home’s multiple conversation areas. The furniture here reflects the colors prevalent in photographer Candida Höfer’s Convento San Francisco de Val. The entire tableau is lit by a Serge Mouille sculptural metal ceiling lamp.

Art is the Star in Contemporary Surfside Condo

Two Surfside condos become one spectacular residence, and a modern backdrop for a stellar grouping of contemporary art

Miami Home Boasts a Sweep of 20th-Century Art

Seasoned collectors and inspired designer collaborate to create the perfect home for both the art and its owners

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...

The family room is outfitted with RH’s Cloud bench-seat sofa and a pair of Luminaire tables that display cocktail books and the homeowners’ collection of Ritzy Casa ceramic rocks.

Scandinavian Special in Key Biscayne Home

An all-Brazilian design team infuses sunlit Danish flair in a Key Biscayne residence

Backdropped by sweeping views of the Atlantic and Intracoastal Waterway, the living area emanates Zen-like tranquility. A chic Fendi Casa ivory linen sofa and side tables pair impeccably with an undulating artwork from Artefacto. The piece is staged against a luxurious Twill & Texture wallcovering from Phillip Jeffries.

Sunny Isles Beach Condo Oozes High Fashion Allure

A design team honors the masculine elegance of the legendary Giorgio Armani in a Sunny Isles Beach apartment

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

The dining area flows toward the living space, pared down to the essentials and the watchful gaze of Beethoven. But little things take on importance when showcased against museum white: a ceramic vase by Gilles Casier and a delicate pedestal from Jaime Hayon reside tranquilly on an unadorned shelf.

Organic Minimalism Brings Serenity to Key Biscayne

A Key Biscayne condo gets an art-friendly—and Earth-friendly—makeover with a South American vibe

With its ocean view, the living room emits a floating sensation echoed by Frank Stella’s Bonne Bay lithograph and screen-print, which hangs above Flexform’s Gregory sectional. A moss-green lacquered glass Rubino coffee table by Sovet Italia and a swivel Flexform armchair punctuate the space.

Sunny Isles Beach Condo is Awash in Art-Filled Elegance

To achieve their desire for a family getaway that could brilliantly showcase a modern art collection, two New York City homeowners gravitated to the sleek gallery allure of the Residences by Armani/Casa tower in...

Coastal Luxury Inspires in Miami Townhome

Enjoying a tropical seascape on one side and the cityscape of Miami’s Upper East side on the other, one vivacious couple has the best of both worlds

As the homeowners wanted, the primary bedroom is a monochromatic sanctuary with a bed and side tables from Artefacto and lighting from Flos. The accent chairs and round bar (which doubles as a cocktail table) are by Armani/Casa.

Five-Star Finesse in Serene Pinecrest Home

A serene, resort-minded palette transforms a Pinecrest residence into a year-round retreat

Schumacher wallpaper sets the tone in the primary bedroom. Butterfly artwork from Serena & Lily frames a poster bed by Made Goods, and two club chairs from OKA share an Arteriors side table.

Global Touches Rule in Elegant Pinecrest Home

In Pinecrest, a designer draws on styles from near and far to deliver a family home with international flair

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