The office doubles as a guest room with a pull-out sofa bed. Blue grasscloth on all the walls allows the homeowner’s black-and-white surfer photographs to pop. Martin chose the trunk coffee table to give the room a more eclectic look.

Eclectic Touches Abound in Modern Naples Home

A designer turns supply-chain shortages into serendipity
Prince, acrylic paint, markers, modeling paste, gold pigment, 24-karat gold leaf, charcoal, photos, and epoxy. “Every brushstroke in this piece carries my admiration for Prince’s fearless creativity,” says Sara Kissing. “This painting is a tribute not only to his artistry but also to the way he shaped my own creative journey.”

Star Quality with Artist Sara Kissing

Gulf Coast artist Sara Kissing’s multimedia paintings of music and movie idols find a home at Clive Daniel
The living room’s double-sided fireplace—shared with an adjacent club room—generates a sculptural centerpiece, lending warmth and ambiance while maintaining an open-concept layout. A sizable sofa from Lazar Industries and cozy Century club chairs establish a conversation area around a trio of marble-topped Palecek cocktail tables.

Country Cachet in Okeechobee Family Home

A ranch retreat burrowed deep within Okeechobee’s Pine Creek Sporting Club trades traditional farmhouse aesthetics for rustic elegance
The living room’s balanced blend of stylish furniture, layered lighting, and warm textures paves the way for effortless entertaining. Contemporary artworks flank the fireplace, while an eye-catching Arteriors chandelier illuminates the space. A Chaddock sofa and club chairs provide comfortable seating near a white coffee table with gold-trimmed legs from Highland House.

Pinecrest Home is a Sophisticated Balancing Act

Informed by transitional design and personalized with Jamaican art and collectibles, a Pinecrest residence serves a dual purpose as an elegant family home and a showplace for philanthropy
The living area’s custom console is a collaboration between John Strauss Furniture and Black Crow Studios wallpaper. Interior designer Lisa Kahn customized the piece by blending the walnut case with the watercolor wave in navy and white.

Kalea Bay Penthouse Has a Bird’s Eye View

When interior designer Lisa Kahn stepped away from the elevator and into the narrow corridor that led to the great room inside this spacious, 3,700-square-foot Kalea Bay penthouse on the 23rd floor, she was...
“They wanted something very cushy,” says Blackshaw of the lounge room’s furniture. “We used a cloud-like leather sectional that you just sink into.” The bouclé pillows and armchair emphasize comfort. The organic coffee table is handmade. William McLure paintings tell the home’s color story.

Timeless Transformation in Tampa Home

A traditional home in Tampa leans into a contemporary aesthetic with sprinkles of fashion and art
Divided by a custom cabinet with a retractable swivel TV, the living area offers flexibility for family entertaining. Open shelving enables a dialogue between the lounge seating and dining/gaming area. The sleek Meridiani table befits the clean aesthetic created with travertine limestone flooring and white oak slatted walls.

Sweeping Views and Fine Art Rule in Modern Miami Condo

Dynamic art inspires next-level style in a penthouse at The Ritz-Carlton Residences in Miami Beach

Architectural Vision Becomes Reality in Southwest Florida

Founding partners of Herscoe Hajjar Architects, principals Rob Herscoe and Michael Hajjar, have created some of the most elegant custom homes in Southwest Florida. The architects and their team’s practice of collaborative architecture “first...
Minimalist and majestic at once, the Hypoluxo Island residence was customized from inception through construction and interior design down to the homeowner’s most detailed specifications. To the right of the pool, a freeform sculpture from Phillips Collection adds an organic touch to an otherwise symmetrical setup.

Hypoluxo Island Home is a Modern Marvel

A stellar team delivers minimalist style and cutting-edge innovation in a custom residence on Hypoluxo Island
“The approach in the dining room was to streamline and brighten,” says Black. “I designed large-scale furniture with sculptural qualities to properly furnish the room for entertaining without filling it with excess pieces.”

Design Overhaul with Gloria Black

Designer Gloria Black unleashes her talents for transformation on a 1930s-era home in Stuart
A giant Wireflow chandelier commands the circular entry foyer of the residence, just as designers Rafaela Simoes and Laila Colvin intended. Mixing soft and rigid materials with cool and warm textiles was key to satisfying the homeowners’ contrasting visions and tastes.

Modern Meets Organic in Aventura Family Home

A talented design firm balances different tastes and opinions to deliver a sophisticated family home for five in Aventura

Transitional Stylings Wrap A Fort Lauderdale Penthouse

Interior designer Aaron Taber, with the assistance of colleague Jarett Beckman, designed and completed a full interior renovation of this 5,000-square-foot L’Hermitage penthouse in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., with an elegant and sophisticated scheme enveloped...
"The idea here was to create a fairly formal dining room where the Biondis could entertain guests,” Shafran says. “But we also wanted to create a modern space, by adding the light fixture and other elements. The goal was to do something that would not lose style over time.”

Château Chic in Talis Park

A New York couple creates the luxurious second home of their dreams
A set of vintage serpentine Vladimir Kagan sofas, a reflective Roche Bobois cocktail table, and a custom-made Ironies side table from Jerry Pair & Associates are gathered below a David Weeks light fixture in the living room.

West Palm Beach Home Was a Labor of Love

The seven-year renovation of a Mediterranean Revival residence in the El Cid neighborhood makes a case for slow and steady progress
Interior designer Rob Bowen combined several rooms to create this large lounge that overlooks a rooftop deck. For a year, he says, the room had bare white walls—until inspiration struck and he installed this gold-leafed horsehair wall covering.

Bold Bronze Touches Bring the Glamour in St. Petersburg

A designer’s own home in downtown St. Petersburg glistens with layers of style

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
Versatile and comfortable custom chunky couches in Schumacher linen paired with Maison Jansen armchairs and lounge chairs offer a level of tailored detail and elegance. “We achieved a pretty balance because the room soars in its own beauty with doors that open to the pool, palm trees and beauty of the water,” she says.

Naples Home Radiates Joy with Sophisticated Touches

A Naples waterfront home transforms into a sophisticated retreat of happy spaces for a husband and wife who love to combine indoor and outdoor living
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
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
Central to the living room is the fireplace, which was outfitted with Calacatta Gold marble. “It’s a stone that you will see in historical homes as well as current motif homes, so it is truly timeless,” says designer Michelle Miller.

Retro Revamp for Colonial-Style St. Petersburg Home

A colonial-style home undergoes a historically sensitive renovation and emerges classically revived with vintage furniture and cherished antiques