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Showcasing panoramic views of Sarasota Bay, the home’s impressive resort-style pool patio and its pristine tiered yard often slow down the passing boat traffic. Custom pavers with grass strips woven in between define the landscape, while decorative planters mark the waterside edge of the pool.

Inside a Couple’s Beach Nest on Anna Maria Island

Florida’s majestic blue heron inspires the tone and palette of a vacation home on Anna Maria Island overlooking Sarasota Bay.

A tone-on-tone palette of cream, white, and beige defines the design approach in the living room, yet the roped structure of the custom chairs warms up the space with organic color. Designer Carrie Riley’s goal with the window treatments was to frame the outdoors: “When you look through the room, the curtains look like two pigtails on either side.”

Neutral Nuances Come to Life in Lakewood Ranch Home

A less-is-more approach that respects natural materials guides the design of a custom residence in Lakewood Ranch

Anthropologie’s chic desk and task chair give this dreamy, light-filled home office a bespoke feel. A woven chair from Lulu and Georgia creates a textural accent, while Crate & Barrel cabinets display art books and collectibles. Pansy Bayou Design Atelier’s colorful flatweave rug reinforces the wall’s watery green-blue hue.

Modern Nostalgia in Sarasota’s Cherokee Park

In Sarasota’s Cherokee Park, a contemporary take on Florida vernacular architecture sets the tone for craftsman-inspired interiors that nod to the past

The kitchen emanates a chic nautical vibe, bringing ocean hues into the heart of the home. A glass-tile backsplash mixing clear tones of seafoam green and aqua backdrops a brilliant blue island that anchors the space. Natural fiber accents like rope barstools from Essentials For Living and the dining table’s linear Currey & Company rope chandelier create textural interest.

Chic Nautical Vibe Abounds in Anna Maria Island Home

A designer fulfills an Anna Maria Island couple’s dream for laid-back coastal living with a new build on a long-owned piece of prime land

Vermeer: Girl with a Pearl Earring/Mauritshuis, 2023, oil on linen. Joe Fig’s painting highlighting Vermeer’s most iconic work features a different background from others in the exhibition because he saw it at The Hague rather than the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam.

The Art of Observation with Joe Fig

The artist explores the voyeuristic appeal of contemplation with a new exhibition at the Sarasota Art Museum, on view through April

In the living room, interior designer Julianne Hendrickson incorporated the homeowners’ previous sofa with slipper chairs from Highland House, a woven cocktail table from Made Goods, and a side table from Gabby Home. A light blue, hand-knotted rug from Serena and Lily anchors the room.

Anna Maria Island Home is Revived and Refined

After a renovation, expansion, and image makeover, an Anna Maria Island home’s gregarious owners have reason to celebrate

The recent recipient of an addition by architect Hannah Boehmer, this Longboat Key property’s original residence is nestled beneath the banyan tree that spreads its limbs toward the new primary bedroom suite. The size of the home grew from 1,340 square feet to 2,300 square feet once the addition was completed.

Historic Longboat Key Home Enjoys a Modern Addition

Once a schoolhouse many years ago, a Longboat Key residence receives a modern addition that elevates its original 1930 architecture

A custom four-poster bed by Old Biscayne Designs painted in Sherwin-Williams’ vibrant Green Bay shade and a teal ceiling define the primary bedroom’s rich color palette. Starburst Kalinda sconces from Made Goods and a plush Surya rug swirling in hues of teal, sage, amber, charcoal, and beige elevate the room’s aesthetic.

Sarasota Vacation Home is Swathed in Coastal Color

A vacation home in Sarasota’s Oyster Bay Estates community tells much of its story through jeweled shades of teal

“This more direct view of the foyer highlights its elongated shape, which we enhanced,” says Carson. “The wood feature running the length of the room serves to compliment its natural lines. The furnishings anchor the space and define the area as an entry point where we envision initial conversations starting among the homeowners and their guests.”

Q&A with Designers Meg Carson and Chloe Harlan

The Emcy Interior Design pros receive glowing reviews for a Longboat Key penthouse that tells its story through light colors, fine textures, and expert layering

To achieve the warm, serene feel that was requested by her clients, interior designer Anne Folsom Smith focused on a neutral color scheme of grays, blues, and beiges. The sofa was sourced from Century Furniture and the cocktail table was custom designed by Anne Folsom Smith Interior Design and fabricated by David W. Sutton Woodworking.

Inside a Lido Shores Home’s Radical Revamp

A massive estate in Lido Shores is given new life as a masterpiece of contemporary design

Round mirrors in the foyer introduce the gold shade that was chosen as an accent throughout the entire residence

Stylish Serenity in Lakewood Ranch

A seasoned designer delivers subtle elegance in a new build in Lakewood Ranch

Traditional/Transitional Study or Office by Trade Mark Interiors. Photo by Amy Lamb/Native House Photography

Seaglass Awards 2024 Spotlight: Study/Office Roundup

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

“This Sarasota model home’s exhilarating experience begins in the foyer,” says builder Lee Wetherington. Photo by Lucie Oberg

Seaglass Awards 2024 Spotlight: Foyer Roundup

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

“In this room for the young athlete of this Miami Beach home, we focused on color saturation." Photo by Jeanne Canto

Seaglass Awards 2024 Spotlight: Moniomi Design

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

Hive Architects founders Joe Kelly and Gwen Leroy-Kelly (shown here with their Hungarian Vizsla, Kai) are currently spearheading multiple projects in and around Sarasota, including a historic remodel of the Lamolithic House designed by Paul Rudolph and Ralph Twitchell on Siesta Key.

The New Guard of Sarasota Architecture

The founders of Hive Architects are crafting the residences of Sarasota’s future while maintaining a firm grasp on the city’s design legacy

The study draws its gray-green tones from the living room. Custom bookshelves were installed for display space for decorative accessories.

Lakewood Ranch Home Strikes the Right Balance

In Lakewood Ranch, a carefully composed palette and expert layering bring forth the textured vacation home its owners envisioned

Potthast Design worked with Jamie Stern on a custom diamond-pattern area rug that provides an elegant platform for the great room’s furnishings. A white Yamaha baby grand piano pops against the green tropical landscape. Sumptuous seating, including a lavish built-in window seat, wraps the space in comfort. Old Biscayne’s two-tiered white cocktail table and a white-topped cane side table from Worlds Away connect visually to the piano’s silhouette.

Paradise Calls in Tranquil Longboat Key Sanctuary

In Longboat Key, a condominium echoes its idyllic beachside setting with elegant coastal design touches and aqua accents galore

Anchored with a glossy pavement of terrazzo flooring, the open spaces in this airy Sarasota condo visually connect while blending a mix of classic furniture pieces, organic shapes, and natural materials. Textured fabrics and rift-cut white oak features create inviting warmth.

Modernist Musings in Siesta Key Home

Drawing inspiration from mid-century modern architecture, an A-team of designers craft a spot-on second home on Siesta Key

With sweeping views of the city skyline and Sarasota Bay, the great room is awash in natural light, which filters in through a cantilevered overhang. The sculptural chandelier over the dining table is reminiscent of birds in mid-flight. A secondary focal point comes from the monolithic, bioethanol fireplace with a television mounted on top.

Modern Marvel Perched Above Sarasota Bay

A local tastemaker honors the city’s homegrown design style in her own way at a light-filled sky residence overlooking Sarasota Bay

Visible from the living room, the exposed trusses are made of the same timber as the flooring, but were stained in a darker shade. Custom artwork by Bradenton artist William Corr flanks the fireplace, adding intentional color. Most of the furnishings in the house came from RH, all chosen to work with the scale of the different spaces.

Sarasota Modern Farmhouse Was Worth the Wait

After a lifetime of designing residences for others, an architect finds a prime lot in Bradenton for his dream home next to the Manatee River

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

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