Miami Archives - Florida Design

American artist Liza Lou’s flaming glass-beaded logs warm a 1940s Art Deco fireplace in the living room. Here, Claude Lalanne’s bronze “Lustre” chandelier branches out with soft candlestick lights, while gilded gold furnishings by Wendell Castle add energy and sheen. A custom sofa clad in Le Manach’s colorful cotton, and like-minded wool and silk area rugs inject speckles of sherbet-shaded hues.

Artistic Dream Realized in Vibrant Sunset Islands Home

Situated on one of four Sunset Islands, a quartet of islands located at the heart of Miami Beach that features perfect views of the sunset, lies owner George Lindemann’s approximately 7,000-square-foot, unique fantasy home...

The The pink neon art is Wash N’ Set by Tschabalala Self above a white fiberglass Orgone chaise by Marc Newson.

A Modern Renaissance in Contemporary Surf Club Condo

Designers Angel Sanchez and Christopher Coleman create a contemporary getaway for a New York art collector and his family in the Four Seasons Residences at the historic Surf Club in Surfside

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.

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

Dramatic tension between the sweep of live oaks and the bold power of thrusting cubes is how this vast residence states its authority, but is nevertheless a warm haven for the family of five inside.

Creative Cubes Bring the Cool in Coral Gables

Changing architectural directions, a homeowner remains true to his instincts for a new home among the trees in Coral Gables

Roche Bobois sofas and “Dragnet” lounge chairs by Kenneth Cobonpue circle the living room. Linen-and-bamboo yarn luminaires suspend from 22 feet high.

Colorful Coral Gables Home is an Artistic Hub

Having met in South America 40 years before, friends now team up to create an artistically memorable home in record time

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

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

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

Missoni’s hex-shaped velvet pouf displays all the hues of the rainbow in a finely striped pattern, while British artist Damien Hirst’s Minaret presents a modern twist to a vintage kaleidoscope pattern that circles color around the intimate living area.

North Miami Home is a Celebration of Color

Art and high-tech design create a bespoke home brimming with elements that deliver on expression

Miami Casita Unites Scandinavian Sensibilities And Latin Influence

If nothing else, this new, 12,000-square-foot home on Miami’s South Beach proves that the world is very small — filled with input and influences from every corner. When interior designer Bjorn Bjornsson was asked...

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

The custom sectional sofa by Carriage House Modern provides a canvas for the living room’s oceanic aesthetic to pop in the living area. A seafoam green glass sculpture by Peter Bremer stands sentry, while a frosted amber Dale Chihuly glass bowl graces a coffee table, also by Carriage House Modern, with a contrasting pistachio-colored cast glass top and metal frame. A teal leather Ox chair from the Danish Design Store pulls out the speckles in the carpet from Rug Art that imitate the water’s currents.

Artful Illusions Mesmerize in Murano Grande Condo

High end interiors mixed with clever design hacks illuminate an impressive art collection in this Miami Beach condo

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

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

Instead of a standard dining room, the design team opted for two swivel chairs and a low-rise cocktail table that can be moved or added to when entertaining.

Brickell Flatiron Condo Showcases Out-of-the-Box Design

A savvy floor plan and unconventional furniture arrangements allow a space-challenged Miami condo to be everything its homeowner envisioned

Custom L-shaped sectionals by Fede Furniture; Interlude Home marble-topped tables; Holly Hunt cast concrete tables.

Seaside Hues Create Ambiance in Miami Penthouse

An inspiration of irresistible elements creates magical moments for the homeowners of this W South Beach penthouse

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

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

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...

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.

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