Outdoors, a custom-designed pool is inset with a cushioned bench and a Jacuzzi created with mosaic tiles in blue hues that sparkle in the sunlight. Family and friends can relax in style on chaise lounges from Brown Jordan’s Kolo Collection.

Scenic On The River in Jacksonville

Created By An Award-Winning Architectural Design Team, This Waterfront Home In Jacksonville Features An Open Floor Plan With Soaring Ceilings
The pool adjoins a lazy river, which flows under the home. Lucas Lagoons created and executed the design for the pool, planters, and an elevated hot tub wrapped in limestone and artificial rock. Landscape architect Evan Bell from Ecoscapes in Key West put the finishing touches on the exterior with his landscape design.

Paradise Found in Key West Home

Nestled at the tail end of the Florida Keys, a sprawling vacation retreat is everything an outdoors-loving family envisioned
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 art and furniture in the living room were curated from a diverse yet complementary range of influences and periods,” says Kikoski. “The appointments harmonize in perfect union with each other and with the setting.”

Q&A with Designer and Architect Andre Kikoski

Designer and architect Andre Kikoski focuses on mid-century modern aesthetics in a Miami Beach apartment defined by its location
In the living room, the client wanted a light, airy feeling that would also be cozy and warm. The ceiling treatment is French Art Deco-inspired, and although the space was designed to be modern, designers Allison Paladino and Zita Rudd envisioned a tailored version of the style. Dynamic elements include the book-matched Regent slabs from Opustone surrounding the fireplace and Donald Sultan’s poppies-themed artwork, Silver, on the opposite wall.

Crisp Modern Spaces Invite in Palm Beach

Tranquil interiors become lively vignettes at a Palm Beach oceanfront estate designed with family gatherings in mind
The office is centered with a custom-designed wall unit. Two coffee tables by Baxter—one topped with marble, and the other with leather—were merged to create one oversized surface.

Modern Oceana Vacation Home is Neutral Territory

A fuss-free palette of cream and brown offers the ideal backdrop for modern sophistication in a Bal Harbour sky residence
The dining room doubles as Ceglia’s office when he’s in town. He custom-designed the walnut and stainless-steel table. The built-in bench allows for more seating when the couple entertains guests.

Out of the Box Design in South Beach

A designer’s own Miami Beach pied-à-terre mixes modern elegance with vintage vibes in multipurpose spaces bursting with personality

Lavish Elements Stun in Miami Roche Bobois Model Residence

Inspired by innovative architecture, designer Yerickson Nagy creates a dynamic interior with French furniture maker Roche Bobois
“As with any large space, the goal is to create at once the feeling of both grandeur yet warm and intimate,” says Dawkins. “I am constantly challenged with the task of ‘warming it up,’ and this layout offered the perfect opportunity to create a cozy retreat.” This space is outfitted with a custom bar and entertainment center, and the steel and glass pocket doors provide an uncluttered visual divider.

Creative Contrasts Up the Intrigue in South Beach

A South Beach penthouse goes to extremes with a classic black and white palette
In the formal living room, custom velvet throw pillows coordinate with the CR Laine wing chairs. The coffee table is one of two in the shape of river rocks, covered in silver leaf, atop a Jaipur Living rug.

“Luxe Glam” Windermere Home is Pretty in Pink

A mix of femininity and functionality gives this family home a uniquely luxe livability
In designer Andrew Kotchen’s dining room, the eye goes directly to the Leif dining table from Workshop Collection. Pierre Jeanneret-style chairs by Phantom Hands, a credenza from Workshop Collection, and pendant lights by Ferm complete the look.

Palm Beach Perspective with Andrew Kotchen

Designer Andrew Kotchen elevates beachy casual at his apartment by the sea with a mid-century modern vibe 
Upon entering the spacious quarters of this extraordinary Fisher Island penthouse, a larger-than-life ottoman surrounding a 42-inch optical glass artwork lends a strong sculptural statement to the adjacent open living spaces. Designed by Poggi Design, the majestic piece preludes the sweeping Biscayne Bay views beyond.

Modern Masterpiece on Fisher Island

Custom furniture and Italian elan lead the charge in a Fisher Island penthouse as exclusive as its address
A whitewashed brick gas fireplace topped by a large sea fan is the focal point of the living room. Local objects nestle in the built-ins while a linen sofa and rope-adorned swivel chairs provide flexible seating. The transparency of the coffee table helps keep the room feeling light.

Gulfside Serenity in Gasparilla Island Beach House

A Montana couple trades mountain living for the seaside charm of a sophisticated beach house in Boca Grande
Multiple seating areas in the grand salon make it a perfect place for entertaining guests. With pearlescent accents on the chairs and pillows, stylized marine art, and stark-white coral pieces on display, the room is coastal chic without the clichés the style can imply.

Neutral Colors and Clean Lines Prevail in Sanibel Island

An unexpected turnkey residence in Sanibel Island turns out to be everything its new-to-Florida homeowners envisioned
The positioning of this tropical modern house in Port St. Lucie was strategized to maximize the view of the river behind it. “The home’s architectural elements, such as balconies, window eyebrows, breezeway, and primary bedroom trellis, were layered for maximum sun protection,” says architect Paul Charette. “The columns on the breezeway are offset and staggered to make a subtle reference to the mangroves on the river.”

Q&A with Architect Paul Charette

A riverside home in Port St. Lucie goes the distance in the name of sustainability
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

Art Informs Architecture In Contemporary Naples Home

To accentuate his clients’ substantial collection of artwork in this 5,000-square-foot home located in the Moorings community of Naples, architect Robert Herscoe implemented a design that presents its own artistic statement. “The owners have...
Instead of shooing people out of the kitchen during gatherings, Thompson and the homeowner turned the space into the home’s most inviting and comfortable room with oversized wing chairs and deep bar stools upholstered in performance fabric. On either side of the Francois & Company hood are vintage Moroccan lanterns. A pair of custom-made chandeliers adds a wood element.

Southern Elegance Charms in Port Royal Home

A Port Royal home soothes the senses with subtle Southern charm
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

Visionary Transitional Design Pushes The Envelope In Naples

Developers, architects and designers hoping to create a client’s dream home don’t always strike a unique note — sometimes fresh inspiration is missing. But with a keen eye for client inclinations and a forward...