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
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
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.
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
“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
Nestled on the tip of Anna Maria Island, this modern beach residence designed by architect David Wash emanates a West Indies vibe with its crisp white trellises, spandrels, and breezy Bahama shutters. A giant white planter draping with bougainvillea shapes the home’s entrance.

Anna Maria Island Getaway Emanates West Indies Charm

Circumstance and fate draw an Atlanta designer to Anna Maria Island, the ideal spot for a custom beach getaway for her and her family
A wave of Presario’s unpolished Lumen White stone from Hadinger wraps the walls in cool comfort. Pulling up to SunMac’s leather-finished quartzite countertop, Brownstone’s sand-blasted teak “Beach” barstools bring the warmth.

Keeping it Casual in Bonita Springs Oceanside Home

Coastal elements come alive with organic textures that embody comfort and exude tranquility

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

Transitional-Style Quail West Home Elicits Blissful Living

Situated on a sweeping green fairway in the private luxury community of Quail West in Naples, this spacious dwelling captures the spirit of blissful Florida living. Encompassing 8,820 square feet that includes expansive outdoor...
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

Naples is Home to British Colonial West Indies Style

Incorporating the style of their historic 1880s Ohio home in Cincinnati’s historic district into their new home on the sparkling Gulf Coast of Florida was important to homeowners Marnette and Paul Perry. Just steps...

Contemporary Lakefront Charm in Windermere

When Joe and Kim Russo began shopping for their dream home, they didn’t have to look too far. They were very enamored of their waterfront property on Lake Tibet in Windermere, Fla., and ultimately...

Soft Tones Pair With Rich Woods in Hallandale Beach

Striking a balance  between luxury and relatability isn’t always easy to accomplish. This homeowner’s dream home falls somewhere between the two. She was looking for contemporary comfortable elegance — a vision that embodies a...
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
“Styling this coastal Vero Beach home with a subtle West Indies flair, two exterior details proved to be challenging and must not be forgotten — columns and porch railings,” interior designer Leah Muller says. “Both must possess just the right amount of oomph. Too much detail is a disaster … not enough looks like an oversight. We paid special attention to both.”

Coastal Vero Beach Home Balances West Indies Flair

Designer form follows unique function in this spacious, coastal modern house that celebrates West Indies flavor within a practical and open floor plan
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
A geometric-patterned, European-style auto court leading to two ornate stone garage wings defines the entrance of this French Renaissance–style estate in Jupiter. DesRosiers-Markovitz_FD31-1APhoto by Jason Nuttle Photography

A Regal Retreat in Admiral’s Cove

A marvel of Old World architecture, a South Florida retreat recalls the chateau-like splendor of northern mansions

Belleair Beach Home is the Epitome of Luxury

With a collaborative effort and immeasurable talent, design and architecture come together to create a new Belleair Beach home reminiscent of a luxury resort
The pool adjoins a lazy river, which flows under the home. Lucas Lagoons created and executed the design for the pool, planters, and an elevated hot tub wrapped in limestone and artificial rock. Landscape architect Evan Bell from Ecoscapes in Key West put the finishing touches on the exterior with his landscape design.

Paradise Found in Key West Home

Nestled at the tail end of the Florida Keys, a sprawling vacation retreat is everything an outdoors-loving family envisioned
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
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