A dramatic double-height terrace seamlessly integrates the lush landscape, flourishing trees, and dense tropical greenery that define this extraordinary Bal Harbour property. “Sitting there is extremely inviting and at the same time very grand,” says architect Stephanie Halfen. “You really get to appreciate all the fantastic views of the backyard.”

Tropical Splendor in the Opal of Bal Harbour

A hidden—yet massive—gem of a modern home shines bright in Bal Harbour

Neutral Tones Paint A Palm Beach Condo Peaceful

downsizing does not diminish detail as interior designer Joe Fava and his team skillfully demonstrate with this stunning design of a bright, coastal 3,700-square-foot condominium. Boasting exquisite finishes, this home sits on the border...

Artistic Instinct Inspires Mid-Century Coconut Grove Home

She is a self-admitted, “unshiny” person. She likes consistency in what she does and designs. And she loves squares. Meet Katherine Hucker, artist, homeowner, and very definitely the heart of design for this 5,800-square-foot...

Contemporary Architecture Shapes a Minimalist Pinecrest Home

For savvy homeowners with residences in Miami, ocean  Reef and Beaver Creek, finding an expert builder with acute architectural vision and a dream team of designers was essential for their next exquisite house poised...

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

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...

Sophisticated Beach Essence Captivates In Naples Dream Home

When a savvy couple from Park City, Utah, bought this 6,500-square-foot spec house at the Moorings in Naples, Fla., they were eager to engage an active lifestyle with their adorable pair of “Westies,” Alta and Hampton,...

Patterns Color Dan Marino’s Weston Home

Be it a big house or a more modest one, the various residences of former Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino and his wife, Claire, have always been “home”
This London Bay Homes custom masterpiece was designed to capture Gulf sunsets and fit its surroundings as though it belonged in Old Naples for decades. A grand pedestrian arrival leads guests through trellises, lush landscaping, and an S-curve walkway to a pergola entrance and the home’s outdoor living space.

Grand Old Naples Home Boasts the Best of Both Worlds

Steps from the beach and downtown, the two-story home blends into its surroundings while merging indoor and outdoor living
X marks the spot in the office, where Gabby Home’s display shelving flanks Bernhardt’s retro-style desk with its sleek, metallic X-pattern base. From head to toe, multiple crisscross patterns are stacked to create a dynamic visual accent.

Brilliant Shades of Blue Brighten Talis Park Condo

Shades of blue canvas this Talis Park condo, while an array of French-inspired pieces elevates the essence of elegance and expressions of the soul
A geometric-patterned, European-style auto court leading to two ornate stone garage wings defines the entrance of this French Renaissance–style estate in Jupiter. DesRosiers-Markovitz_FD31-1APhoto by Jason Nuttle Photography

A Regal Retreat in Admiral’s Cove

A marvel of Old World architecture, a South Florida retreat recalls the chateau-like splendor of northern mansions
The family pet, Peaches, enjoys a moment on the custom-made curved chenille sofa. The sofa and the Rollerboy coffee tables are by Dennis Miller.

Sweeping Vistas Stun in Sarasota Penthouse

A Sarasota penthouse embraces the paradise around it with contemporary design and a playful art collection

A Penthouse In Aventura Plays with Pops of Purple

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...
Known as the gallery bridge, this second-floor space showcases multiple examples of the homeowners’ art collection, which features works from all around the world. The Graypants chandelier was selected for its ethereal qualities.

Massive Moxie in Modern Miromar Lakes Home

Expert construction, superlative architecture, and on-point design add up to a modern marvel of a home in Southwest Florida
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
In the living area, one of the main considerations during the renovation was having a prime spot for the husband’s Yamaha C7X “Silent” grand piano – mission accomplished. Nearby, comfortable seating from Holly Hunt shapes a social grouping atop Stark carpet’s splash of blue. The Elegant by sculptor Ugo Rondinone’s corners the space on one side, while a painting by Frank Bowling, entitled Pathwaywadi, enlivens the other side.

Creative Minimalist Spirit Intrigues in Miami Condo

A minimalist viewpoint and an eye to satisfaction underpin a spirited collaboration between a Miami couple, an architect and an interior designer

Traditional Florida Keys Concepts Transformed

Architect Max Strang takes traditional cultural and ecological concepts of the Florida Keys and transforms them into an evolutionary beach house design
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 family room is outfitted with RH’s Cloud bench-seat sofa and a pair of Luminaire tables that display cocktail books and the homeowners’ collection of Ritzy Casa ceramic rocks.

Scandinavian Special in Key Biscayne Home

An all-Brazilian design team infuses sunlit Danish flair in a Key Biscayne residence
Inspiring the living room palette, China Seas’ soft pattern from Quadrille wraps a pair of lounge chairs in cool comfort. An elegant find at Newel Antiques, the Jean-Denis Malclès screen.

Coastal Chic Vero Beach Home is a Perfect Blend

A mother-daughter design duo mixes talent and sensibilities in a coastal classic
The designer’s inspiration for an intimate seating area in the living room stems from the comfort of one of American artist Hunt Slonem’s famed “Bunnies” paintings. A pair of Bernhardt lounge chairs join CTH | Sherrill’s transitional slab cocktail table, while a vintage clamshell from Brocante completes the coastal setting.

St. Petersburg Home Channels Greek-Mediterranean Cool

Crafting a Mediterranean design that feels young and vivacious appears effortless in this classic St. Petersburg home, where comfort and entertaining are in focus