The fluid lines of a figure painting by Ruben Rodriguez titled Alma Compartida bring satisfying juxtaposition to the clean lines of the fireplace. The starkly contrasting hues of a white side chair and black ottoman emit a contemporary aesthetic that complements the artwork. Breathe Velvet Wild Flower drapery fabric from Black Edition and a plush area rug from Stanton Carpet soften the space.

Classic Meets Modern in Palm Beach Family Home

A New York couple trades the big city for Southern-tinged living in Palm Beach
A view into the residence’s living room reveals the sculptural feature on the ceiling, which was partly incorporated to provide indirect lighting. The polished Vena Grigio stone flooring was chosen for its reflective quality. Seating includes a sectional and chairs by Minotti.

Let There Be Light

Proper illumination makes all the difference in a Sunny Isles Beach residence
A tide pool photograph by local artist Thomas Hager and soft blue pillows covered in a Lee Jofa fabric add a splash of color to the otherwise neutral living room. Refinished vintage rattan and wicker accents, including a loveseat and console sourced in Palm Beach a decade ago, finally found a home in the center of the space.

Laid-Back Sophistication in Designer’s Passion Project

Inspired by everything fun and chic about waterside living, a designer creates an idyllic retreat for her and her family in Ponte Vedra Beach
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
The Star Island property consists of the main modern house (on the left) and a Mediterranean structure that serves as a guest house. Closer to the main residence’s entrance, bushes of bougainvillea above head add some color.

The Natural Approach on Star Island

Landscape architect Christopher Cawley delivers tropical candor in a Star Island estate
In the kitchen, the marble island and dining table were united to make the most of limited space. A Caralarga wall weaving near the window nods to the homeowners’ Latin American lineage.

Expert Touches Refine Sunny Isles Beach Condo

Carefully curated art and savvy space decisions transform a Sunny Isles Beach apartment into a cherished vacation home
Schumacher wallpaper sets the tone in the primary bedroom. Butterfly artwork from Serena & Lily frames a poster bed by Made Goods, and two club chairs from OKA share an Arteriors side table.

Global Touches Rule in Elegant Pinecrest Home

In Pinecrest, a designer draws on styles from near and far to deliver a family home with international flair
A variety of colors and textures add interest to the living room, for which designer Sofia Joelsson commissioned a custom rug with a chartreuse border. A pillow with feathers, a curvy floor lamp, a coffee table with textured legs, and a black leather bench with a surface attached complete the design equation. The painting Protest Color Tagged 2 by Aboudia echoes the yellow and green shades found in the furniture.

Inside a Glamorous, Art-Forward Bal Harbour Condo

After a decade of starts and stops, a Manhattan couple goes full throttle to make their residence an enviable, art-filled destination
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
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
Poliform’s Mondrian sofa anchors the living room, encircling cocktail tables by Jessica Jaegger Interior Design, which AWM Group fabricated. Manolo Valdés’ Superposicion II (2021) peers over the space.

Brazil’s Tropical Modern Architecture Inspires Condo Design

Bold pops of color and neutral furniture selections create the ideal aesthetic yin-yang in a Sunny Isles Beach condo
“This area of the front yard aptly represents the play in textures of green with the grasses contrasting with the broadleaf shrugs,” says landscape architect Patrick Trefz of Outside Productions. “We had a large specimen oak tree brought in to give the home a feeling that it had been built around something large.”

European Persuasion in a Picturesque Naples Garden

Garden traditions from across the pond make their way to a farmhouse-style residence in North Naples
The enchanting gardens surrounding the loggia befit the mystical allure of the ancient banyan tree across the yard. Under an illuminated Brazilian chestnut ceiling, a modern outdoor dining table, chairs, and lounge seating from B&B Italia exude chic European style. A textural area rug from Design Solutions mirrors the tactile rattan elements of the seating pieces.

Tropical Modern Miami Oasis is Rooted in Beauty

In South Miami, a seasoned designer strikes a beautiful balance of art and nature in her magical dream home
Isabell Beyel’s intriguing Mask Study 3 (2020) creates a compelling conversation piece and punctuates the living room’s deep blue accent wall. Curated from Mexico City’s Gallery OMR, the piece incorporates recycled materials enclosed in a painted plexiglass box.

Mid-Century Modern Rules in Aventura Vacation Home

Mid-century modern sensibilities warm things up in a Privé Island residence
The ceiling pattern in the great room, arguably the home’s most eye-catching feature, is not structural, but simply ornamental. Aside from a Phillips Collection cube table, every furniture piece in this room from the Tommy Bahama Palm Desert collection.

Eclectic Naples Home Exceeds Great Expectations

Custom details and specific furniture selections give way to a model home with irresistible buyer appeal
This 1.7-acre estate is a prime example of Stofft Cooney Architects’ work: a modern home constructed with meticulous attention to detail, as well as the latest techniques and materials available. Photos courtesy of Stofft Cooney

Structural Integrity with Stofft Cooney

We can’t speak about architecture in Southwest Florida without mentioning the influential efforts of Stofft Cooney, a studio that has given the Gulf Coast its most impressive private properties as it helps to usher...
Allocated for leisurely activities like reading and watching television, the family room also plays host to book club meetings and serves as an overflow space for dinner guests. Wallcoverings crafted from natural horsehair hang behind floating shelves stocked with books and objets d’art. The designers had to significantly size down the fireplace mantel, which is fronted in Pompeii quartz.

Inside a Modern-Coastal Gulf Gem in Naples

A high perch overlooking Naples’ pristine waters inspires a New England couple to trade colonial charm for west Florida sunsets
“It feels very grand for a smaller condo,” says interior designer Minka McDonald of the 2,500-square-foot residence. To fulfill the bold design direction in the living room, the design team chose a sectional sofa and throw pillows by Rowe Furniture, an ivory-and-charcoal striped area rug by Loloi, and a rattan-and-linen accent chair from Four Hands.

Marvel at Modern Monochrome in this Naples Condo

A black-and-white palette in a Downtown Naples condominium fulfills a client’s directive to go bold
The living room flows effortlessly into a glossy all-white kitchen outfitted in Calacatta Lincoln marble. The design team amplified the clean design by wrapping the stove hood in the same marble for a modern, seamless look, and coloring the pendant lights to match the marble’s gray veining.

Next-Level Style Wows in Naples Penthouse

A penthouse in Naples’ Kalea Bay embraces Gulf Coast living with metropolitan sensibilities
Instead of a standard dining room, the design team opted for two swivel chairs and a low-rise cocktail table that can be moved or added to when entertaining.

Brickell Flatiron Condo Showcases Out-of-the-Box Design

A savvy floor plan and unconventional furniture arrangements allow a space-challenged Miami condo to be everything its homeowner envisioned
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