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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

Clad with white stone flooring from Stone Hardscapes, the covered loggia elegantly extends the interiors outside. A Blaxsand cocktail table and CB2 decorative chairs punctuate a seating area anchored by a plush area rug from Designer Carpets. With the touch of a button, screens on all sides come down to provide protection from pests and inclement weather.

Alfresco Living in Tavernier Contemporary Coastal Home

A resort-inspired residence down south in Tavernier checks all the right boxes when it comes to elegant design and curated comfort

Poised in complementary hues, artist Jun Kaneko’s ceramic heads appear to float atop a reflecting pool ensconcing the home’s front exterior façade. The sculptures bring a fluid organic shape to the sleek linear design.

Boca Raton Home is a Singular Sensation

Boasting superior tropical modern architecture, a Boca Raton residence takes shape around its owners’ contemporary art collection

In March of 1924, founding members established the Gulf Stream Golf Club, and Mizner was commissioned to design its clubhouse. Facing a looming deadline, Mizner is believed to have delivered all plans and sketches for the clubhouse in six hours.

Celebrating Addison Mizner’s Legacy

Addison Mizner was one of the five architects credited with giving Palm Beach its distinctive Mediterranean Revival style, but he may have been the only one who truly absorbed the influences that inspired it

Earth-toned upholstery was chosen for the sofas and chairs in the living room. The custom bookshelves are filled with color-blocked volumes. The duo of lamps is from Paul Schneider Ceramics and the chandelier is from Neirmann Weeks.

Upscale Coastal Elegance Charms in Palm Beach Estate

What’s a designer to do when called on to orchestrate the interiors of a new build on the last redeveloped lot in the storied enclave of Palm Beach’s Phipps Estates? If you’re designer Sara...

From an antique kilim rug to a tasseled chandelier, the vibrant furnishings inside the cabana exude an exotic flair

Lake Worth Beach Cabana Embodies Worldly Style

Vibes from Asia, Africa, and beyond bring pizzazz and personality to a poolside folly in designer Jessica Lagrange's Lake Worth Beach home

An open-concept design encompasses the foyer, living area, kitchen, and dining room in an area marked by soaring ceilings and featuring generous entertaining spaces. Design elements, including ShimmerScreen up-lit columns, a dropped wood ceiling over the fireplace, and multiple seating areas, create distinct yet cohesive gathering options within the grand setting.

Jupiter Home Makes a Grand Statement

In Jupiter's Bear’s Club golf community, a sprawling estate gets a dose of resort-like glamour tailor-made for its gregarious owners

“The goal for the dining room was high sophistication, which we accomplished by blending rich textures,” says Magel. “The Richard Sierra artwork served as a striking backdrop while the clients’ love for black guided the palette, ensuring a refined yet personal space.” The custom marble table is surrounded by chairs from The Invisible Collection. The hanging pendants and wall sconces are both by Apparatus Studio.

Q&A with Interior Designer Tamara Magel

Mediterranean Revival motifs and Lilly Pulitzer patterns are fine and good, but sometimes interior design calls for less—even in pastel-happy Palm Beach. Interior designer Tamara Magel put her minimalism skills to the test at...

The den’s electrifying color palette includes vibrant teal lacquered molding paired with a ’70s-inspired Pop Kalangut wallpaper by Elitis overhead. A Luther Quintana sofa nestles around Julien Lagueste’s modular Les Antilles coffee table made with birch plywood bases topped with five glossy resin layers.

Palm Beach Home is a Splendid Bermuda-Style Jewel

The joyous architecture and vibrant colors of Bermuda inspire the look and feel of a Palm Beach vacation home

“She combines industry expertise with emotional intelligence in a way that elevates everyone around her,” says V Starr founder Venus Williams (right) about company CEO Sonya Haffey (left).

Q&A with Tastemakers Venus Williams and Sonya Haffey

At design firm V Starr, founder Venus Williams and CEO Sonya Haffey prove that winning design is a team effort

Crowned by a Ro Sham Beaux chandelier, the dining room offers a view of the home’s dock. The Tritter Feefer dining table comfortably seats six on chairs by Universal Furniture.

Palm Beach Gardens Home Embodies Cohesive Flow

In Palm Beach Gardens, a home builder and his design team customize the ideal family residence from the ground up

An oversized artwork by Cuban painter Jorge Luis Santos and a crimson painting by Fernando de Szyszlo energize this West Palm Beach home’s living room outfitted with Zanotta Italian furnishings, including iconic reproduction pieces by Carlo Mollino. A parquet ceiling design by Foglie d’Oro creates a stunning architectural feature crowned with Sonneman’s Papillons LED chandelier.

Going for Bold in West Palm Beach Home

A designer’s home on the Intracoastal dazzles the senses with daring art, retro Italian furnishings, and custom touches at every turn

“The approach in the dining room was to streamline and brighten,” says Black. “I designed large-scale furniture with sculptural qualities to properly furnish the room for entertaining without filling it with excess pieces.”

Design Overhaul with Gloria Black

Designer Gloria Black unleashes her talents for transformation on a 1930s-era home in Stuart

The cottage’s living room features a vaulted ceiling and tall walls. Textures from the wicker light fixtures, wool area rug, white oak flooring, and cane chair, as well as potted greenery, layer the space with softness. A Chris Leidy photograph of underwater coral introduces shades of color mirrored by various accessories.

Cottage Grand in Manalapan Guest Home

Organic textures, vibrant colors, and underwater photography tell the design story of a sizeable guest house in Manalapan

“The backyard features a unique extension that juts out into the ocean, offering expansive water views,” says interior designer Destin Barkley of this massive estate in Grassy Key. “Additionally, there’s a saltwater tidal pond, connected to the Gulf of Mexico, adding to the property’s inherent appeal and making for a peaceful retreat.” The entire site is comprised of 23,913 square feet.

Ample Fun in the Sun at Grassy Key Estate

Complete with a swim-up bar, a lazy river, a putting green, and ample square footage for family and friends, a resort-like compound becomes the ideal vacation retreat

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