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The residence is raised 10 feet off the ground to accommodate storm surge while improving exposure to the southeasterly trade winds. Louvered screens help protect and shade glass exposures while preserving the immersive views. The dwelling embraces natural daylight and cross-ventilation to further connect the occupants to the outdoors.

Key Largo Residence is a Climate-Conscious Design Marvel

On a quiet stretch of coastline in upper Key Largo, a new build embraces site-driven, climate-conscious design, relying on bold structural expression and honest materials

In the condo’s dining area, chairs designed by Leon Rosen for Pace Furniture in the 1970s introduce a refined sense of heritage with their arched backs and Lucite arms, which quietly echo a Roman arch motif. The orange triangular painting on the exposed concrete wall was created by designer Paul Sherrill’s business partner, José Solis Betancourt, who gifted it to him as a housewarming present. “When I saw it in his studio, I knew it was the one piece that would add an unexpected touch to the room,” says Sherrill.

Inside a Designer’s Own West Palm Beach Condo

With exposed concrete one minute and classic roman motifs the next, a designer’s West Palm Beach condo is a study of chic contradictions

Conceptualized by architect Daniel Kahan, the home’s arrival sequence begins at the formal front façade, defined by a Federal portico and a wood door with sidelights and a transom.

Palm Beach Home is a Colonial-Style Beauty

On Palm Beach Island, a colonial-style estate serves as a testament to layered architecture, sophisticated interiors, and fluid landscape design

The living room showcases Paladino Rudd’s design approach: transitional, timeless, and tasteful. An upper-level seating area connects to the space visually via glass panels.

Ethereal Elegance Along the Lake Worth Lagoon

A foyer-to-backyard renovation yields a contemporary vacation retreat on Lake Worth Lagoon

Designed by New York architect David Neff, the Bermudian-style house features an unexpected layout and U-shaped footprint, creating a surprisingly deep backyard. Draped in blossoming bougainvillea, the pool area features Neff’s clever arched built-in seating niche against geometric green tiles from Ceramic Matrix.

North Palm Beach Retreat is a Gem of Bermudian Design

Bermuda’s symmetrical architecture inspires a family vacation property in North Palm Beach

Mid-century lamps and a Billy Baldwin cocktail table pair up in the eclectic and pattern-filled living room. “We were inspired by [the homeowner’s] lifestyle and Major Alley itself,” says Kavanaugh. “This living room is an ideal location for a cocktail party.”

Stylish Revival on Palm Beach’s Major Alley

A mix of treasured mementos, unexpected pairings, and cocktail-hour vibes sets the mood inside a 1920s residence on Palm Beach’s Major Alley

The home’s guest house was once a two-level garage that now serves as an art studio, a pool cabana, and guest accommodations.

Historic Renovation Brings Transitional Style to Prospect Park

A historic Prospect Park renovation spearheaded by his company ends up giving developer Jim Hoffman the home of his dreams

“The living room is airy and spacious with soaring ceilings and spectacular waterfront views,” says Canet. “The decoration here started with an antique Swedish carpet from Doris Leslie Blau. The grand bird and leaf design chandelier from Apsara lends an organic feel and leads the eye up to the ceiling.”

Coastal Charisma Inside a North Palm Beach Home

A tranquil palette of blues delivers elegant charm in a North Palm Beach vacation retreat

Vibrant bougainvillea blooms along the terrace of the Tropical Pool Garden, which includes topiaries of various sizes

Fernando Wong Designs a Tropical Tapestry

Landscape designer Fernando Wong transforms a Palm Beach garden into a green space worthy of the Smithsonian Archives

Poised on the southern tip of Manalapan, this Spanish Mediterranean-style dwelling features water views on two sides. Outfitted with RH loungers, the interior courtyard comprises a pool, a covered lanai, and multiple access points into the home.

Manalapan Home Embodies Spanish-Mediterranean Style

In Manalapan, a waterside home undergoes a dynamic renovation that restores its Mediterranean style with modern flair

Kips Bay Decorator Show House design by Yarn Design Associates

Design Highlights from Kips Bay Decorator Show House

Palm Beach-based designers step up to the plate at the latest edition of the Kips Bay Decorator Show House

“The living room sits at the center of the home, directly off the foyer, so we wanted it to set the tone for the design,” says designer Ali Frye. “The room was designed specifically for entertaining, so we painted the ceiling white and installed a show-stopping light fixture by Visual Comfort to draw the eye upward.”

Q&A with Designer Ali Frye

Designer Ali Frye delivers joy via palette and texture on Palm Beach proper

A view of the dining room and kitchen reveals the bold blue cabinetry that the homeowners insisted on at their first meeting with the design team. “It’s a high-gloss lacquer finish, which really makes the blue color pop,” says McCauley. “Since the kitchen is visible from the living room, we knew it would become a focal point.” The centerpiece of the dining area is a light pendant by Gabriel Scott.

Art and Vibrant Colors Speak Volumes in Gulf Stream Home

A contemporary art collection inspires a backdrop of happy shades in a Gulf Stream residence

Amy Lee McArdle had a career in politics before turning to interior design and launching her studio in 2014.

At Home with Designer Amy Lee McArdle

At her home in Palm Beach Gardens, designer Amy Lee McArdle balances minimalism and French romance to deliver a winning space

Intricately coffered ceilings and black and white floors from Devon Tile & Design Studio clad the living room in quiet grandeur, artfully framing the seascape. A high-lacquered, custom Chippendale-style bar with mirrored panels subtly reflects the sea and sky, and the ocean-facing grand piano embodies the sheer splendor of the space.

Key Largo Home is a Refined Seaside Dream

A Philadelphia family reframes resort life in a dreamy seaside home in Key Largo’s Ocean Reef Club

In a completely renovated and expanded Fort Lauderdale home, the focal point of the modern living room is a fireplace that combines a linear marble base with an asymmetrical decorative sculpture finished in a leather-like Roman clay by Portola Paint. The rich, yet neutral color palette continues in the furnishings with a custom-designed, curvy bouclé sofa offsetting the more linear RH bench and Maiden Home chairs.

Modern Fort Lauderdale Home is Neutral Territory

An earthy palette defines the vibe of a modern house in Fort Lauderdale

Selections in this living room setting include the Kate chandelier by M2C Studio, the Saint-Germain sofa by Poliform, and an area rug by Amadi Carpets. The console, coffee table, and stool are by Verellen

Design Selective at Andros Home

The new Andros Home in West Palm Beach elevates the showroom experience

“Our design throughout the apartment is very linear and that’s why we chose this square table by Hellman Chang for the dining area,” says designer Zita Rudd. “The Aqua Funnel chandelier by Serip offers just the right amount of glamour.” The bleached walnut on the kitchen cabinetry was the wood used throughout all the common spaces.

Q&A with Designers Allison Paladino and Zita Rudd

Onyx-blue shades and floral motifs set the tone in a renovated Palm Beach apartment from designers Allison Paladino and Zita Rudd

“The elliptical, boomerang-shaped banquet across from the kitchen is one of my favorite pieces in the space,” says Charette. “It’s petite but beautiful.”

Modern Mashup Stuns in Boca Raton Home

Forward-thinking furnishings and materials set a custom contemporary tone in a newly built house in Boca Raton

K+H’s elegant interiors will now be part of a turnkey program offered by Vesta Home. Photo courtesy of Krista + Home

Krista + Home Goes Global

Palm Beach’s Krista + Home expands its footprint and services to a worldwide clientele via Vesta Home

“I chose Benjamin Moore’s Blanched Coral for the exterior after using it in a client’s home,” says Rollins. “The color changes tones throughout the day and time of year depending on the sunlight.”

At Home with Palm Beach Designer Danielle Rollins

Cherished antiques and contemporary design sentiments inform the Palm Beach home of designer Danielle Rollins

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