A live moss wall blurs the boundaries between inside and out, ensuring a strong connection to nature. The lush accent relates visually to the landscape and the rich green velvet dining chairs.

Organic Flow in Biscaya Island Home

Inspirations from nature drive the modern aesthetic of a residence in Surfside’s Biscaya Island
Seaglass Spotlight, Contemporary Dining Room, NAR Design Studio. Photo by Gabriel Volpi

Seaglass Awards 2024 Spotlight: NAR Design Studio

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

Vibrancy And Sophistication Play In Modern Naples Home

Enlisting the help of interior designers Lucy Penfield and Stephanie Lalley, along with builder Peter Hagstrom, the clients wanted something that was fresh and quirky for their dream home — a 2,900-square-foot penthouse condo that  overlooks the Gulf...

Southwest Florida is Home to Lakewood Ranch

Home buyers looking for the best southwest Florida has to offer in one place need look no further than Lakewood Ranch. Located about 25 minutes from the white-sand beaches of Sarasota, this new home...
Just off the dining room is one of the home’s multiple conversation areas. The furniture here reflects the colors prevalent in photographer Candida Höfer’s Convento San Francisco de Val. The entire tableau is lit by a Serge Mouille sculptural metal ceiling lamp.

Art is the Star in Contemporary Surfside Condo

Two Surfside condos become one spectacular residence, and a modern backdrop for a stellar grouping of contemporary art
Andy Warhol’s four Marilyn screenprints (1967) bring out the family room’s bright accent pillows from Molly Blue Designs and its custom blue area rug that recalls the ocean’s waves. The desk, designed by Stumer, is flanked by his-and-hers saddle leather chairs.

Modern Miami Beach Penthouse is a Masterpiece

The renovation of this d oceanfront penthouse in Miami Beach takes inspiration from the homeowners’ enviable collection of modern art
Lisa Gilmore hired local artist Meaghan Scalise to create a marbled wallpaper and hung a vibrant banana leaf print for a pop of color. Mixing traditional pieces—like the client’s mother’s cocktail cart and a vintage chandelier—with modern pieces results in a chic-yet-approachable space that’s perfect for family gatherings.

Chic Midcentury Family Home in St. Petersburg

A couple and their growing brood reimagine a home that blends fun and function

Naples Home is a Tropical Oasis of Culture

If these walls could talk, what a story they would tell about a well-traveled couple, their eclectic collection of art and a collaborative vision that created this dreamscape on the Gulf Coast
In 2007, the Guy Peterson Office for Architecture completed the first round of restoration on the Revere Quality House, originally designed in 1948 by Paul Rudolph and Ralph Twitchell.

Design Guardians at Architecture Sarasota

Thanks to the dedicated work of the team at Architecture Sarasota, the legacy of the Sarasota School is in good hands

Bohemian Charm Radiates in Naples Cay Condo

Creatively curated, this Naples Cay Condo is renovated to emulate a Spanish Colonial Casa

Old Florida Touches Warm Modern Coquina Sands Home

When longtime Naples residents Norman and Lesley Klym decided to invest in their forever home in the exclusive community of Coquina Sands, they assembled a tried-and-true design team to build the house of their...
Massive Haiku ceiling fans keep the tropical breezes flowing on the patio, where outdoor fire features provide glowing places for guests to gather on a chilly evening. Kartell barstools pull up poolside, while on the upper level, outdoor furnishings by Manutti shape social groupings near the open-air kitchen and bar.

Cape Coral Home Reimagines Modern Style

A Forward-Thinking, Risk-Taking Client And A Fearless Designer, Who Is Willing And Able To Try Anything, Join Forces To Add Unique Curves To Edgy Modern Design

Brilliant Purple Tones Rule In Aventura Penthouse

A penthouse is just a penthouse until it becomes a showcase of  visual excellence. Sought out for her vibrant style and eclectic talent, interior designer Perla Lichi was commissioned to finesse one couple’s 3,800-square-foot...
Nashville-based designer Brad Ramsey creatively integrated a dining area into the living room with a custom curved Saladino banquette that hugs a Four Hands round wooden table. Additional Palecek seating pulls in effortlessly to accommodate six guests.

Coastal Considerations in Alys Beach Home

In Alys Beach, a new build makes the most of a natural palette with organic textures and African accents
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
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

Nautical Inspirations Anchor a Breezy Delray Beach Lifestyle

When Florida homeowners Randy and Lennie Smith decided to downsize, they eventually found their dream home on the Intracoastal Waterway in Delray Beach, Fla. “First we sold our large home and then purchased a...
Bathed in natural light, the formal living room features a serene palette of colors and a variety of textural elements that add dimension to the space. Designer Carrie Brigham installed custom millwork, which she says “elevates the level of intricacy of the overall design, fully integrating and connecting the home from space to space.”

Naples Home Boasts Bright and Airy Refresh

A former winter retreat in Pelican Bay is reimagined as a sunny primary residence

Contemporary Palmetto Bay Home Brings The Outdoors In

A striking renovation of a 1970s Palmetto Bay home takes full advantage of the exterior gardens and plenty of natural light

Mediterranean And Modern Elements Enchant In Naples Home

Nestled inland, amidst towering pine trees and lush green flora, this stunning courtyard-style home in Naples, Fla., is in many ways deceivingly modest given the magnitude of its size. Not built for show, the...
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