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A large red sculpture from China was placed in front of the home for good luck. The homeowners commissioned gray tile steps, a brick surface for the driveway and bronze decorative shutters. “My husband loves plants and landscaping,” says designer and homeowner Carmen Alcaraz Gomes, “so he was involved with the selection of the lovely tropical trees.”

Interior Designer’s Home Goes Grand in Coral Gables

A meticulous renovation gives an interior designer and her husband the open and sophisticated house they’ve always wanted

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

Recipient of two regional Aurora awards for custom home building, this house encompasses 6,129 total square feet. A crushed stone drive lined with live oak trees leads to the front entry. Handmade brick steps up to a refined garden space and beyond to the columned portico.

Gulf Coast Estate Imbues Lowcountry Charm

One family’s new forever home recalls a bygone style on Florida’s Gulf Coast

Having fun can be a messy business—which is why nearly every material in the solarium is washable and stain-resistant. “Because of their kids and the dog, cleanability was big on my client’s wish list,” Webster says. “And they wanted comfort, a lot of comfort.”

Modern Craftsman Redesign Opens Ponte Vedra Home

A Ponte Vedra couple and their growing clan builds their forever home with plenty of space to pursue their favorite pastimes

Biscayne Beach Condo Strikes a Stylish Balance

Inspired By The Intoxicating Water Views From Miami’s Biscayne Beach Residences, Interior Designer Thom Filicia Creates This Sophisticated Penthouse With Natural Colors, Warmth And Intimacy

A relaxed palette pops with a whimsical work by artist Theresa Girard, Blind Faith from Gardner Colby Gallery. A pair of McGuire’s cushioned rattan armchairs provide a contemporary aura of visual comfort. An ebony stained cocktail table is striking against Hickory Chair’s linen-clad sofa.

Le Rivage Penthouse is a Chic Jewel in the Sky

At the top of one of Naples’ most prestigious addresses, intoxicating views envelop a stellar space abounding with organically inspired elements and incredible surprises

In the living area, the 1950s handblown glass vase, Arteriors’ sculptural “Maddy” vase, and the geometric pattern of an accent pillow atop a KOM sofa make a vibrant yet relaxed statement. The Isamu Noguchi cocktail table for Herman Miller is a classic 1944 design that coordinates with a Noguchi-inspired occasional table.

René Ruiz’s Miami Condo Exudes Easy Elegance

Art sets the stage for fashion designer René Ruiz’s Miami condominium that combines contemporary urban living with a relaxed and comfortable vibe

Timeless Style Shapes An Urban Farmhouse in Maitland

Interior designer Brianna Sheehan and her husband, builder and developer Ryan Sheehan, have had more than a few new beginnings in recent years, and all in fairy tale order. First, a wedding; second, a...

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...

Modern Barn on the Bay in Naples

Celebrated developers and tastemakers John and Karen Melk brand an edgy, new modern barn for the tony Port Royal enclave on Naples Bay

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

A Las Olas Penthouse Stuns with Contemporary Style

On the scenic shore of sunset lake in fort Lauderdale’s affluent Las Olas community, this exclusive eight-unit residence project was specifically designed to become an empty-nester couple’s dream come true. And interior designer Nick...

A Look Inside MHK

Inside these pages: The Florida Architect offers a captivating glimpse of nearly 70 brilliantly designed homes by architect Matthew Kragh, President of MHK Architecture and Planning. Included in the book is Kragh’s personal family...

Earthy Tones Ground Model Condo Trio In Naples

One could argue that for interior designer Renee Gaddis the third time is a charm. After all, this is the most recent in a trio of model homes that she has completed in the...

Henredon’s chenille-covered sofa pairs with armchairs from Century Furniture to shape a social grouping in the living room. Here, a silk-shaded chandelier from Fine Art Lamps shines above Bernhardt’s driftwood and washed metal cocktail table. A custom-designed wool area rug patterned with silk yarn adds a comforting, warm touch.

Entertaining is Key in Quail West Dream Home

With Views Of The Swimming Pool, Lake And Golf Course, This Canadian Couple Built Their Dream House In Naples To Take Advantage Of Outdoor Living And Their Love For Entertaining

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

Old Florida Opulence Abounds In Naples Home

The allure of Captiva Island, nestled just offshore of Southwest Florida in the Gulf of Mexico, hooked a Chicago family that longed for a subtropical vacation home where relatives and friends might gather. Upon...

Above the fireplace, a colorful work of art transforms into flat screen TV for a now-you-see-it-now-you-don’t effect. It’s juxtaposed by a gold leaf spherical etagère from Regina Andrew. The white Tilda chandelier from Arteriors anchors the space between the living and dining areas.

Eclectic Winter Park Home is a Geometric Gem

Simple symmetry and a black and white base make this home the perfect canvas for pops of color

“I wanted to create a soft, organic, moody atmosphere with the furnishings,” says interior designer Brittany Farinas of her approach in the living room, where the round furniture offsets the angles on the floor tile.” The smoked-glass pedestal is part of Farinas’ House of One furniture collection. The iron chandelier is a reference to the home’s original Spanish Mediterranean style. Here, as throughout the rest of the residence, the original tile floors were meticulously restored.

Revitalizing a Historic Haven in Miami

A homeowner and designer contemporize a 1931 Spanish Mediterranean residence in Miami Beach by toning down, yet respecting, its gilded past

Marcel Wanders for Roche Bobois

French luxury furnishings company Roche Bobois presents Globe Trotter, a collection of eclectic pieces created by renowned designer Marcel Wanders. Inspired by the legends of inventors and fabled adventurers, Wanders’ intriguing Globe Trotter collection...

Natural Elements Temper Modern Miami Beach Home

When homeowner Mathieu Massa began to build his dream home, he wanted to integrate the structure into the natural landscape. Since the property is located directly on a wide canal in Miami Beach with...

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