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Sweeping Intracoastal views and low-slung seating create a casual, intimate vibe in the family area. Thayer Coggin’s large-scale sofa grouping and Roberta Schilling’s club chairs and a cocktail table anchor atop a sculpted rug from Creative Accents.

Seamless Modern Sophistication Along the Intracoastal

A stunningly modern outlier along Boca Raton’s Intracoastal Waterway, a bold post-tension home is what emerged from the tear-down site of a former Mediterranean-style structure. Designed by architects Rex Nichols and Alex Penna of...

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

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

A close look at the dining room reveals the lacquered table is actually made up of two pieces, designed to be pulled apart for intimate gatherings. Two Ochre chandeliers appear to join seamlessly, but are on separate dimmers. For the chairs, the design team selected a fade-resistant Perennials performance velvet that can be cleaned with bleach and water.

Style and Substance Mingle in Delray Beach

Wow-factor and functionality define the complete renovation of a Delray Beach home

The homeowner’s art collection, including the four prints by Detroit artist Jason Revok next to the game table, dictated the palette and flooring chosen.

A Glorious Renovation in Palm Beach

The complete reinvention of a Palm Beach bungalow into a proper residence heralds the beginning of a new chapter for its owner.

The great room offers hues of pink and lemon yellow in the sofas and chairs. When closed, the curtain (which features a pattern by painter Hunt Slonem) offers an abstract profusion of dozens of happy shades.

Hues Rule in Vibrant Jupiter Home

A designer unleashes her palette expertise inside a family home in Jupiter

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 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

Minimalist and majestic at once, the Hypoluxo Island residence was customized from inception through construction and interior design down to the homeowner’s most detailed specifications. To the right of the pool, a freeform sculpture from Phillips Collection adds an organic touch to an otherwise symmetrical setup.

Hypoluxo Island Home is a Modern Marvel

A stellar team delivers minimalist style and cutting-edge innovation in a custom residence on Hypoluxo Island

Reynolds credits his senior associate designer and project manager, Alex Thommes, as integral when it came to sourcing the nearly three dozen varieties of palm trees found throughout the property. Some of the trees came from as far away as the Dominican Republic, while others came from Thommes’ own backyard.

Beachside Bungalow Brings Natural Balance in The Keys

Expert landscape architecture gives an Islamorada residence’s alfresco spaces the five-star treatment they deserve

A view into the living room from the dining room reveals another superior example of the homeowner’s art collection, a portrait by Chantal Joffe. The baby grand Steinway piano was the first purchase for the home.

Art Takes Center Stage in Palm Beach Regency Estate

A gregarious husband and wife with a world-class art collection enlist two seasoned design professionals to recast their estate as a home for lavish entertaining

Dark walnut floors add depth and elevate the home’s casual style. A coral red coffee table inspired the home’s colorful palette. Central to entertaining is the wet bar that features a beer tap and refrigerator drawers cleverly hidden inside the lower cabinet.

Bright Colors Get Their Moment in Hobe Sound Home

Shades of blue and coral combine to reinvigorate a renovation in an exclusive Hobe Sound enclave

The custom-created massive glass panels in the sitting area are motorized—when open, they completely disappear. The Brenno sofas are the homeowners’ favorite pieces from their previous home. The painting is by South African artist Catherine Christie.

Laid-Back Luxury Sprawls in Jupiter Home

Downsizing never looked so good in this modern Loxahatchee River refuge

Since the home is situated at the edge of the New River and near the Atlantic Ocean, Builder Ed Cannatelli put down 112 pilings to securely anchor the structure—and to accommodate the effects of sea level change and the occasional storm surge.

Fort Lauderdale Home Brings the Fun

When a designer, architect, and builder share a homeowner’s vision for all things luxurious, the result is nothing short of fabulous—and fun

The dining and living space captures island elegance with subtle textures and a minimalist palette. Designed for gatherings, the furniture is family friendly: The CR Laine couch sectional, Century armchairs, and outdoor furniture are made with performance fabrics in case of spills.

Breakwater Home Stuns with Breezy Boutique Resort Style

A vacation home in Duck Key gives a multigenerational family a place to get away from it all and bond in style

Smith, project manager Angie Lehman, and interior architect Angelo Davila teamed up to restore the sunken living room’s original trim and added built-in corner bookshelves. Sanders created a creamy-hued, classic, and comfortable room filled with a mixture of vintage and modern pieces. “We didn’t want it to be one of those rooms you roped off and used for the holidays,” he said.

Palm Beach Bliss Abounds in Historic Mansion

A renovation transforms a historic island mansion into a sophisticated showplace

The design duo styled the study with the dark tones of an Old Biscayne desk and the tufted oversized desk chair that play off of the Ralph Lauren accent pillows.

Big and Bold in Southwest Ranches

A French Tudor-style manse is regal with touches of rustic realness

A La Cornue rotisserie and range were a must for the client.Phyllis steered her toward a Tiffany blue finish and hung matching pendants over the adjacent island. Because the client didn’t want a hood for her range, Phyllis created a striking blue and white diamond motif with inlaid bird print tile, putting a new spin on Old World character.

Energetic Enclave in North Key Largo

A sunny disposition and Swedish sensibility make this Keys cottage a sanctuary

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

Fort Lauderdale Home Boasts Fresh Modern Elements

Commissioned to be a showcase of art, this modern masterpiece impresses with expansive social spaces inside and out

A Brigitte Bardot silkscreen by artist Russell Young looks beyond a Bretby Art Pottery vase, circa 1895, in the billiard room, where Currey & Company’s painted blue chandelier purposely fades into the ceiling.

Luxurious South Florida Manse Channels Edgy Attitude

Another world beckons as designer Lori Morris combines South Florida’s elegant pulse with an audacious spin on French style

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