Florida Homes

Developers, architects and designers hoping to create a client’s dream home don’t always strike a unique note — sometimes fresh inspiration is missing. But with a keen eye for client inclinations and a forward...

Enlisting the help of interior designers Lucy Penfield and Stephanie Lalley, along with builder Peter Hagstrom, the clients wanted something that was fresh and quirky for their dream home — a 2,900-square-foot penthouse condo that  overlooks the Gulf...

Cherishing wonderful childhood memories of Sanibel Island, Canadian resident and owner Erica Eidt wanted to give her three children, Preston, Gracey and Parker, the opportunity to make their own memories of living on the...

The allure of Captiva Island, nestled just offshore of Southwest Florida in the Gulf of Mexico, hooked a Chicago family that longed for a subtropical vacation home where relatives and friends might gather. Upon...

Living in an historic home on the Barefoot Beach Preserve in Bonita Springs has its advantages. With the warm tropical breezes of the Gulf and the community’s state park, homeowners David and Tracey Lieberman...

Nestled inland, amidst towering pine trees and lush green flora, this stunning courtyard-style home in Naples, Fla., is in many ways deceivingly modest given the magnitude of its size. Not built for show, the...

Homeowners John Krpan, an Ontario developer, and his wife Andrée Jean had already settled on a property in a gated golf course community when, on a whim, they stopped by an open house and...

When longtime Naples residents Norman and Lesley Klym decided to invest in their forever home in the exclusive community of Coquina Sands, they assembled a tried-and-true design team to build the house of their...

It all started with a dress. Interior designer Bethany O’Neil recalls how the defining moment of this project in the Doctors Pass area of Naples began when her client brought in a colorful dress...

In this luxurious home situated on the Indian Creek Canal in Miami Beach, Fla., interior designer Nick Luaces exhibits how comfort and beauty go hand in hand. The 8,000-square-foot vacation retreat conveys an atmosphere...

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...

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...

When homeowner Mathieu Massa began to build his dream home, he wanted to integrate the structure into the natural landscape. Since the property is located directly on a wide canal in Miami Beach with...

In Miami, a vibrant city with a tropical, amiable disposition, luxurious contemporary decor is best warmed with a cozy glow. The juxtaposition makes sophistication relatable and comfortable … and this Key Biscayne home across...

She is a self-admitted, “unshiny” person. She likes consistency in what she does and designs. And she loves squares. Meet Katherine Hucker, artist, homeowner, and very definitely the heart of design for this 5,800-square-foot...

One could argue that for interior designer Renee Gaddis the third time is a charm. After all, this is the most recent in a trio of model homes that she has completed in the...

Set amid acres of indigenous tropical greenery, rolling pathways for walking and biking, and golf courses in Naples’ exclusive Estuary at Grey Oaks community, this home’s lush surroundings provided all the inspiration interior designer...

A palette of white-on-cream with hints of sky blue and celadon green lifted the veil, bringing light and sunshine into what had been the heavy Tuscan interiors of a New Jersey couple’s winter retreat...

Beautifully poised amid two acres of lush tropical landscape, this custom estate home on Marco Island capitalizes on its breathtaking views of Caxambas Bay. Encompassing nearly 10,800 square feet that includes the porches, terraces...

Catering to clients with a strong point of view can be challenging for even the most seasoned professional. For interior designers Jesse Carrier and Mara Miller, it’s the very way they built their business,...

To accentuate his clients’ substantial collection of artwork in this 5,000-square-foot home located in the Moorings community of Naples, architect Robert Herscoe implemented a design that presents its own artistic statement. “The owners have...