A side view of the living room reveals a Jonathan Adler sofa upholstered in a floral fabric from Halsey & Spruce. The bar, in Benjamin Moore’s Palmer Green, extends the eye to the home’s loggia.

A Nod to Mod in a Designer’s Home

Stylish references to a bygone groovy era drive the renovation of a designer’s ranch home in West Palm Beach
Designer Daniel Killgore chose a Julie Neill light fixture made up of tiny gold butterflies for its strong contrast to the white crocodile hide credenza. “I was looking for soft and feminine, and as soon as I saw this light, I knew we had to use it,” he says. “It’s a piece of art and really becomes the focal point.”

Posh Practicality Shines in Naples Family Vacation Home

Multiple generations feel right at home at a Naples house that doesn’t sacrifice comfort for style
A large red sculpture from China was placed in front of the home for good luck. The homeowners commissioned gray tile steps, a brick surface for the driveway and bronze decorative shutters. “My husband loves plants and landscaping,” says designer and homeowner Carmen Alcaraz Gomes, “so he was involved with the selection of the lovely tropical trees.”

Interior Designer’s Home Goes Grand in Coral Gables

A meticulous renovation gives an interior designer and her husband the open and sophisticated house they’ve always wanted
An unexpected support column altered the placement of the massive sectional in the family room. Wood paneling encompasses the shelving display in contrast to the marble backdrop for the television. To minimize harsh overhead lighting, inset LED lights create a cozy glow overhead and on the shelving.

Oceanfront Bal Harbour Condo Was a Labor of Love

A seasoned designer leads an arduous renovation to success by transforming a closed-off floor plan into a light-filled residence with contemporary cachet

Family Matters In Chic Miami Condo

Creating a delightful vacation home that suits every family member mirrors the concept behind combining design elements to make a pleasing room. It really all comes down to relationships. “Everything you see in my...
“Seeing the work of a Brazilian designer or artisan being appreciated in a new market and knowing we helped make that connection is incredibly rewarding,” says RS Collection founder Roberta Schilling. “We’re not just selling furniture; we’re telling stories and building bridges.”

Q&A with Interior Designer Roberta Schilling

After 30 years in the business, Roberta Schilling of RS Collection remains one of Miami’s foremost ambassadors of Brazilian design
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.
With a wall of windows bringing the outside in, the living room is paramount for entertaining. The Le Corbusier sofa from Cassina creates structure in the social space, where Barcelona chairs by Knoll and a Mies van der Rohe divan join the mix. Casting a soft glow, Wired Designs’ chandelier suspends from the 20-foot-high ceiling to illuminate the Greek reproduction pottery from the 1940s and 1950s.

Modern Minimalism Plays in Fort Lauderdale Townhome

With The Look Of Greece In Mind, Textile Designer Stavros Garger Styled His Fort Lauderdale Townhouse With Lots Of Light, White And Neutral Colors

Resort-Style Vibe at Golden Oak in Disney

Traditionally, interior design takes into consideration such elements as form, balance, color, texture and shape, but at Golden Oak in the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla., the use of a “Hidden Mickey”...
The two-story living room area is brought down to scale by the six-foot-high limestone fireplace mantel and the 13-foot curved metal sculpture that hangs above. The limestone brings the classical exterior elements of the home inside, while the sleek-lined furniture and delicate, orb-like lighting infuse the space with a cool, modern aesthetic. The ceiling detail flows beyond the glass wall to the outside, drawing the eye to the grand backyard.

Windermere Family Home Makes a Grand Statement

In Windermere, an estate’s formal demeanor belies its functionality as a true family home

Art and Architecture Style an Oceanfront Palm Beach Penthouse

Though it was one of the last units to be acquired, this luxurious 27th-floor penthouse in a prestigious building in Palm Beach County, Fla., is by far one of the most spectacular condominiums Bryan...
“My approach in the living room was to create a symmetrical space with multiple seating nooks,” says Joelsson. “The two dove-blue velvet sofas flank a glass coffee table layered with my favorite books and artifacts, and the two swivel chairs can pivot to face the kitchen or the view.”

At Home with Designer Sofia Joelsson

Interior designer Sofia Joelsson’s chic apartment in Miami Beach offers a bespoke statement of her style sensibilities
Hive Architects founders Joe Kelly and Gwen Leroy-Kelly (shown here with their Hungarian Vizsla, Kai) are currently spearheading multiple projects in and around Sarasota, including a historic remodel of the Lamolithic House designed by Paul Rudolph and Ralph Twitchell on Siesta Key.

The New Guard of Sarasota Architecture

The founders of Hive Architects are crafting the residences of Sarasota’s future while maintaining a firm grasp on the city’s design legacy

Neutral Tones Bring Serenity To Miami Penthouse

Serenity and sophistication are a perfect match for this model penthouse inspired by an urban lifestyle of fashion and luxury. Interior designers Michael Adrian Hernandez and Joel Leizan created this space perched high above...
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...
Bold accents, including a Palecek chandelier, Vanguard Furniture ottoman, and Arteriors cocktail table, provide a punch to the mostly white living area. Esposito used natural elements—like wood, stone, coco shells, and leather—to give the room a timeless quality.

Natural Nuances Abound in Kalea Bay Condo

Organic shapes and natural textures make for a wonderfully layered winter home in North Naples's Kalea Bay
This 1.7-acre estate is a prime example of Stofft Cooney Architects’ work: a modern home constructed with meticulous attention to detail, as well as the latest techniques and materials available. Photos courtesy of Stofft Cooney

Structural Integrity with Stofft Cooney

We can’t speak about architecture in Southwest Florida without mentioning the influential efforts of Stofft Cooney, a studio that has given the Gulf Coast its most impressive private properties as it helps to usher...

A Look Inside MHK

Inside these pages: The Florida Architect offers a captivating glimpse of nearly 70 brilliantly designed homes by architect Matthew Kragh, President of MHK Architecture and Planning. Included in the book is Kragh’s personal family...
With the homeowner’s existing dining room table and painting of a classical Roman sculpture, Brown opted for a fresh take on an Old World-inspired space. He covered the walls with custom Phillip Jeffries metallic wallpaper, reupholstered the existing dining room chairs with a quartz-hued Holly Hunt fabric, and embellished the room with medieval-inspired bronze spikes, flower pod Murano glass bowls, and a sleek chandelier.

Mixing Moxie in Palm Beach

A designer enlivens a superior art collection with a stylish blend of patterns and textures
A custom four-poster bed by Old Biscayne Designs painted in Sherwin-Williams’ vibrant Green Bay shade and a teal ceiling define the primary bedroom’s rich color palette. Starburst Kalinda sconces from Made Goods and a plush Surya rug swirling in hues of teal, sage, amber, charcoal, and beige elevate the room’s aesthetic.

Sarasota Vacation Home is Swathed in Coastal Color

A vacation home in Sarasota’s Oyster Bay Estates community tells much of its story through jeweled shades of teal
In the living area, the Rene Cazares wood-framed lounge chairs pair nicely with the dominant white oak wood fireplace wall. Black-and-white framed palm frond photography shot by interior designer Jack Lonetto and the organic shape of Aqua Gallery’s floor lamp create an artistic focal point in keeping with the indoor-outdoor tropical scheme.

Tropical Inspiration Wraps Modern Naples Home

With Natural Stone, Clean Design And An Indoor-Outdoor Aesthetic, This Naples Home Connects Contemporary Architecture With The Wonders Of Nature