One of the couple’s favorite brands is Hermès, so Hoyos added an equestrian flourish to dining room chairs from her collection by upholstering the backs in leather. The live-edge dining room table is hewn from Brazilian wood, the chandelier above it is mirrored glass, and the walls are a patterned stone. The couple scrapped plans for a fireplace, opting instead to turn a nearby nook into a decorative shelf.

Seaglass Awards Spotlight: Editors’ Choice

This summer, we are celebrating Florida's top design talents who were recently recognized at the inaugural Seaglass Awards
Round mirrors in the foyer introduce the gold shade that was chosen as an accent throughout the entire residence

Stylish Serenity in Lakewood Ranch

A seasoned designer delivers subtle elegance in a new build in Lakewood Ranch

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...
For this Brickell Flatiron penthouse, designers Nicholas Gennari and Roberto Racy of Nar Design Studio chose pieces to complement sweeping views of Biscayne Bay and the Miami skyline, including a low-profile sofa, mustard yellow swivel chairs, and an oversized area rug from Harmony Studio. Accents like the origami wall sculpture from One Of A Kind add visual interest to the space.

Miami Modern in Brickell Flatiron Condo

A Portland homeowner taps the ideal design team to bring his vision of a Brickell penthouse to life
The new first-floor lobby will be an open, light-filled space with minimalist architectural details that bring the museum the “leaping into the future” feel the museum’s board and trustees were looking to achieve. Rendering courtesy of Straughn Trout Architects

Vision on View at The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art

Set to debut this fall, an expansion at the newly named Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art by the firm responsible for its original design is sure to steer the Lakeland landmark into the future
The living room is meant for entertaining. A low-slung sofa can be arranged to accommodate a table to hold drinks and plenty of seating space while the television is concealed behind a movable oak panel adorned with a three-dimensional art installation. The wall unit’s LED-lit shelves on the left highlight the Carrara marble background, which was selected to counterbalance the symmetry of the unit.

Colorful Belle Meade Family Home Comes to Life

A design duo infuses color and warmth in a Belle Meade vacation home
Windowpanes framing a tropical view offered the inspiration for the oversized print gallery wall in the home’s office. The geometric rug and contemporary guest chairs offer a departure from other furnishings. “You can be organic, soft, and neutral, and then throw in something that’s a little edgier,” says Hickman. “Why not?”

Restful Naples Retreat Feels Like Paradise

Sophisticated Florida vacation vibes set a tone of convivial elegance in a Naples spec home
The landscape design surrounding the pool is visible from the great room and affords the home complete privacy. A pair of ivory colored armchairs with sides wrapped in striped velvet and gray-linen ottomans with brushed-nickel bases flank antique cocktail tables from Habersham. A light gray, hand-knotted area rug from Loloi grounds the space in comfort.

Pelican Bay Home Exudes Coastal Chic Inside and Out

This Tropical Oasis In Pelican Bay Is Designed With Sophisticated Yet Relaxed Interiors That Flow Effortlessly Into Its Lush Outdoor Spaces
The great room’s seating area features a white Christian Liaigre cocktail table that echoes the clean lines of a white sectional. A vibrant painting complements a pair of Holly Hunt velvet swivel chairs, and an adjacent wine room visually connects to the space.

Modern Sensibilities Elevate West Florida Family Home

A sprawling family compound along the Manatee River embodies Old-Florida elegance with a modernist approach
Designers Ruben and Katie Gutierrez in the living room of their client Lisa Richberg’s Coconut Grove home. “The double-height bookcase is the centerpiece of the space,” says Ruben. “We chose a rich tone of walnut to contrast the white oak floors. The library ladder adds a playful touch.”

Q&A with Designers Ruben and Katie Gutierrez

When a therapist hired Ruben and Katie Gutierrez to oversee the design of her Coconut Grove townhouse, she charged them with creating a space that was tailored to her, as well as welcoming for...