The focal point of innovation was the replacement of a large, traditional built-in unit with a custom white oak wall panel. Photo by Abigail Mair

Seaglass Awards 2024 Spotlight: Contemporary Living Room

This summer, we are celebrating Florida's top design talents who were recently recognized at the second annual Seaglass Awards
American artist Liza Lou’s flaming glass-beaded logs warm a 1940s Art Deco fireplace in the living room. Here, Claude Lalanne’s bronze “Lustre” chandelier branches out with soft candlestick lights, while gilded gold furnishings by Wendell Castle add energy and sheen. A custom sofa clad in Le Manach’s colorful cotton, and like-minded wool and silk area rugs inject speckles of sherbet-shaded hues.

Artistic Dream Realized in Vibrant Sunset Islands Home

Situated on one of four Sunset Islands, a quartet of islands located at the heart of Miami Beach that features perfect views of the sunset, lies owner George Lindemann’s approximately 7,000-square-foot, unique fantasy home...
The residence’s dark palette gave interior designer Eilyn Jimenez the chance to spotlight artworks like these interchangeable canvases by Monica Curiel featuring swaths of volcanic ash.

Chiaroscuro Chic in Miami Home

Unapologetic Stygian sensibilities make a case for dark glamour inside a sky residence in Edgewater
Seaglass Awards Spotlight Contemporary Kitchen - overall. Photo by Nickolas Sargent

Seaglass Awards Spotlight: Contemporary Kitchen

This summer, we are celebrating Florida's top design talents who were recently recognized at the inaugural Seaglass Awards

Architecture for Art’s Sake on Longboat Key

A creatively conceived winter oasis on Longboat Key ups the ante on modernism, a style for which the shores surrounding Sarasota are celebrated
Anchored with a glossy pavement of terrazzo flooring, the open spaces in this airy Sarasota condo visually connect while blending a mix of classic furniture pieces, organic shapes, and natural materials. Textured fabrics and rift-cut white oak features create inviting warmth.

Modernist Musings in Siesta Key Home

Drawing inspiration from mid-century modern architecture, an A-team of designers craft a spot-on second home on Siesta Key
Designed by architect Joaquín Torres with unabashed modernity, sweeping stone planes and angles set this 11,000-square-foot house apart.

Key Biscayne Home is a Masterful Work of Modern Design

What happens when great minds, each with a unique sensibility, design for both a display of art and a place to call home?

Fort Myers Home Masters Modern Design

When residential designer Richard Guzman and interior designer Faith Fix were commissioned to design the waterfront home of their seasonal client Dick Levi, they had no idea that the collaboration would be one of...
The main driveway introduces the plant species, mostly local, that are found in the rest of the residence’s gardens.

Island Interests Liven Up Palm Beach Home

Bermuda’s landscape architecture inspires Keith Williams’ winning garden approach in a palm beach residence by the water
The living room had high ceilings, which made it difficult to create a sense of coziness. Hoyos installed a drop ceiling and hung an oversized, cascading chandelier in the center of the room. Hoyos crafted this custom angular millwork installation for the walls, which can be admired from the minimalist sofas, ottoman, and chairs.

Simple Sophistication Shines in Pinecrest

A cosmopolitan couple moves to Miami, finding home in a place as stylish and practical as they are

Timeless Charm Envelopes Historic Bonita Springs Home

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...
Dramatic tension between the sweep of live oaks and the bold power of thrusting cubes is how this vast residence states its authority, but is nevertheless a warm haven for the family of five inside.

Creative Cubes Bring the Cool in Coral Gables

Changing architectural directions, a homeowner remains true to his instincts for a new home among the trees in Coral Gables
Situated in Olde Naples, just blocks from the area’s idyllic white-sand beaches, this exquisite residence combines classic Old Florida style with casual coastal charm. A rustic weathervane and dark wood doors give an eye-pleasing contrast to the striking white exterior and graceful curved architectural embellishments.

Coastal Style and Old Florida Elegance Wrap Naples Home

A beautiful blend of coastal style and Old Florida elegance, this inviting Naples home captures the best of a tropical lifestyle
Stepping from the private elevator into the nearly 4,000-square-foot dwelling, the eye is immediately drawn to the large mirror in the great room. Reflecting the Gulf of Mexico, it gives the illusion of being a window and sets a calming tone for the entire space.

Kalea Bay Home is a Modern Haven

Cloaked in simplicity, this fabulous North Naples oasis in Kalea Bay radiates calm and peace
Awash in tranquil shades of blue, the dining room chairs are backed with an undulating Viridis Topaz ombre-stripe velvet. Ashley Longshore’s fishbowl painting provides an eye-grabbing focal point, and linear crystal lighting floats overhead like a sparkling crown.

Santa Rosa Beach Getaway Oozes Charm

Infused with Florida sunshine and a palette of brilliant ocean hues, this seaside home personifies the ultimate happy place for a beach-loving family
A tone-on-tone palette of cream, white, and beige defines the design approach in the living room, yet the roped structure of the custom chairs warms up the space with organic color. Designer Carrie Riley’s goal with the window treatments was to frame the outdoors: “When you look through the room, the curtains look like two pigtails on either side.”

Neutral Nuances Come to Life in Lakewood Ranch Home

A less-is-more approach that respects natural materials guides the design of a custom residence in Lakewood Ranch

Key Largo Retreat Blends Mid-Century Modern With Tropical Design

When interior designer Gil Walsh, and architect Tim Slawson and his project manager Susan Nielsen met with a couple who had acquired a vintage 1978 Key Largo, Fla., home in the community of Ocean Reef,...

Modern Waterfront Architecture Celebrates Long Boat Key

Working with clients who can’t have too much water in their lives, architect Mark Sultana creates a sleek yet comfortable home on Longboat Key overlooking Sarasota Bay
A view into the living room from the dining room reveals another superior example of the homeowner’s art collection, a portrait by Chantal Joffe. The baby grand Steinway piano was the first purchase for the home.

Art Takes Center Stage in Palm Beach Regency Estate

A gregarious husband and wife with a world-class art collection enlist two seasoned design professionals to recast their estate as a home for lavish entertaining
On the balcony off the master suite, furniture from Artefacto sits atop a sandy-hued stone flooring in perfect complement to the beach below.

Waterfront Miami Home is Calm, Cool, and Collected

Minimalist forms make maximum impact in a design that combines Miami cool with modern comfort in Venetian Islands
Backdropped by an ocean view, the family room showcases a custom wall unit combining a cement finish with quartz backing. A John Koga Moon floor lamp echoes the sophistication of an Eames chair and ottoman from Herman Miller.

Villa Vizcaya Home is a Designer’s Personal Paradise

Bold art and Parisian inspiration help a designer craft the ideal vacation home for her and her family in Coconut Grove