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Regina Andrew wall sconces; focal art piece by Andrea Costa.

Ponte Vedra Home Embodies Lived-In Luxury

In homage to the nearby seaside, a serene family sanctuary is styled with soothing cool colors and natural wood accents

Soaring 12-foot-tall windows and doors in the living room display a panoramic ocean view just beyond the loggia and pool. Plush furnishings include Lee Industries’ sofas and chairs, petrified-wood accent tables from Bernhardt and Oly’s mirror-topped cocktail table.

Dutch West Indies-Inspired Paradise On Rosemary Beach

A Chicago couple escapes the cold in scenic splendor at this exquisite beachfront retreat overlooking the Gulf of Mexico

The second-floor family room is comfortably outfitted with Restoration Hardware’s sectional and Lee Industries lounge chairs. Natural wood branches out from a trio of Arteriors’ spellbinding “Finch” chandeliers, while hundreds of individually bent metal rods embody the playful vibe of Lightology’s “Little People Boomtown” floor lamp.

Grayton Beach Vacation Home is a Chic Escape

Love of family and friends anchors this clan to its favorite vacation spot--the magical shores of Grayton Beach

Rug-less travertine flooring in the breakfast room solidifies the home’s intended coastal feel. The cypress ceiling was white-washed to match the flooring tonally. The Ro Sham Beaux beaded chandeliers were chosen because they are large enough to be commanding without blocking the views.

Design Evolution Modernizes Ponte Vedra Beach Home

A waterfront estate in Ponte Vedra Beach emerges as a true family retreat after a seasoned design team tackles it a second time

Awash in tranquil shades of blue, the dining room chairs are backed with an undulating Viridis Topaz ombre-stripe velvet. Ashley Longshore’s fishbowl painting provides an eye-grabbing focal point, and linear crystal lighting floats overhead like a sparkling crown.

Santa Rosa Beach Getaway Oozes Charm

Infused with Florida sunshine and a palette of brilliant ocean hues, this seaside home personifies the ultimate happy place for a beach-loving family

The living area makes the most of the house’s St. Johns River views. Mid-century modern furniture and accessories were chosen to reflect the home’s exterior aesthetic.

Restoration and Reinvention on the St. Johns River

A modern Jacksonville residence with an architectural pedigree finds new life after an all-out renovation

Outdoors, a custom-designed pool is inset with a cushioned bench and a Jacuzzi created with mosaic tiles in blue hues that sparkle in the sunlight. Family and friends can relax in style on chaise lounges from Brown Jordan’s Kolo Collection.

Scenic On The River in Jacksonville

Created By An Award-Winning Architectural Design Team, This Waterfront Home In Jacksonville Features An Open Floor Plan With Soaring Ceilings

The renovated exterior of this historic residence in Neptune Beach takes its cues from the original Mediterranean Revival-style home constructed in 1931. New waterproofed brick veneer matches the old sand-lime brick that had deteriorated beyond repair, and stained mahogany doors emit an air of Old Florida elegance.

Historic Neptune Beach Home is an Elegant Vision

During an extensive restoration, a beloved historic home in Neptune Beach gets a fresh update while retaining its original elegance and architectural grandeur

A tide pool photograph by local artist Thomas Hager and soft blue pillows covered in a Lee Jofa fabric add a splash of color to the otherwise neutral living room. Refinished vintage rattan and wicker accents, including a loveseat and console sourced in Palm Beach a decade ago, finally found a home in the center of the space.

Laid-Back Sophistication in Designer’s Passion Project

Inspired by everything fun and chic about waterside living, a designer creates an idyllic retreat for her and her family in Ponte Vedra Beach

Having fun can be a messy business—which is why nearly every material in the solarium is washable and stain-resistant. “Because of their kids and the dog, cleanability was big on my client’s wish list,” Webster says. “And they wanted comfort, a lot of comfort.”

Modern Craftsman Redesign Opens Ponte Vedra Home

A Ponte Vedra couple and their growing clan builds their forever home with plenty of space to pursue their favorite pastimes

Kelly Wearstler wallpaper and a large wicker lighting fixture in the upstairs sitting room help create a cozy conversation area. The custom sofa is long enough to allow guests to sleep toe to toe, while the sculptural black sand coffee table provides movement and more visual interest to what Booth describes as “a tight little room.”

Modern Lines Meet Natural Elements in Alys Beach Home

A vacation home in Alys Beach provides a large Southern family with much-needed connection to nature

Interior designer David Frazier conceptualized the dining room without a rug to showcase its honed coral stone floors. The polished patina of a Holland MacRae dining table complements the textural appeal of woven William Sonoma chairs and an antique bleached English oak sideboard from Steven Postans Antiques. A custom chandelier fabricated by Phillips Metalworks mimics candlelight.

Alys Beach Home Radiates Coastal Charm

Idyllic Alys Beach turns out to be the dream vacation getaway for an Alabama couple and their large family

Designers Dianne Davant and Priscilla Hyatt Councill didn’t want the interiors to compete with the outdoor beauty. They brought in natural elements like the coffee table with a cypress trunk and an antler chandelier that ties the living room to the kitchen.

Cozy Cabin Overlooks the Suwannee River

A North Florida couple builds their family-friendly forever home along the Suwannee River

The living room’s ceiling features the same white Belgian oak found in the flooring, accentuated with light fixtures from Currey & Co. The bold citron-hued area rug and sculptural chairs flanking the fireplace infuse an artsy vibe. To the right and up three steps is one of the home’s architectural surprises: a blue-hued library. “It’s like a beautiful cocoon,” says Pamela. “It’s my favorite spot in the house.”

Beach House Blues in Paradise by the Bay

A vacation dream home in the Panhandle offers surprises around every corner

Exotic Wood Wraps A Coastal Contemporary on Amelia Island

Ocean views dominate the mind’s eye in this breathable and contemporary home that spotlights the homeowners’ passion for water and wine

Jonathon Savage_FD31-3C Photo by Julie Wage Ross Jonathan Savage divided the L-shaped living room into three “intimate, convivial spaces to make it feel cozy, warm, and inviting yet casual, carefree, and durable,” he says. “You can come in with a bathing suit, plop down and be fine.”

Tranquility Achieved in Rosemary Beach Redesign

In Rosemary Beach, a family’s longtime design partner creates a space to savor

Robyn Branch_FD31-2D Photography by Zeke Ruelas Photography, Nashville, TN In the first floor guest den, Branch nudged the homeowner toward a more Moroccan-inspired look rich with deep greens and blues. Three pendants hang from the ceiling at staggered lengths, while the green-and-blue wallpaper brings the outside in. Floor cushions and throw pillows make it a perfect, quiet spot for the homeowner to meditate.

Rich Colors and Textures Transform Atlantic Beach Home

A sophisticated redesign takes an Atlantic Beach home from pop to polished