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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

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Seaglass Awards 2024 Spotlight: Gloria Black Design

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

Art and Architecture Style an Oceanfront Palm Beach Penthouse

Though it was one of the last units to be acquired, this luxurious 27th-floor penthouse in a prestigious building in Palm Beach County, Fla., is by far one of the most spectacular condominiums Bryan...

American sculptor Louise Nevelson's totems make a bold statement in the stairway hall that opens onto a grand foyer. "Here, we did what we do best," interior designer Jack Fhillips says. "We mixed classic upholstered pieces with some traditional furnishings, contemporary art and antiques."

Nature Rules in Manaplan Home

Colors from the surrounding environment create a sense of calm in this Manalapan manse.

“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

An oversized guest bedroom functions as a mini-suite with a seating area and separate sleeping quarters. White-washed furniture keeps the room casual and elegant, while island-themed artwork creates a colorful accent.

Palm Beach Home is a Picturesque Beachside Backdrop

A New York couple finds the ideal oceanfront gallery for their art collection in one of Palm Beach’s most prized addresses

“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

Modern Waterfront Architecture Celebrates Long Boat Key

Working with clients who can’t have too much water in their lives, architect Mark Sultana creates a sleek yet comfortable home on Longboat Key overlooking Sarasota Bay

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

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

Nautical Inspirations Anchor a Breezy Delray Beach Lifestyle

When Florida homeowners Randy and Lennie Smith decided to downsize, they eventually found their dream home on the Intracoastal Waterway in Delray Beach, Fla. “First we sold our large home and then purchased a...

Jupiter Home Reimagines Waterfront Living

Sometimes holding back gets you only halfway to where you want to go. The designers of a Jupiter waterfront home had their destination in full view.

With the homeowner’s existing dining room table and painting of a classical Roman sculpture, Brown opted for a fresh take on an Old World-inspired space. He covered the walls with custom Phillip Jeffries metallic wallpaper, reupholstered the existing dining room chairs with a quartz-hued Holly Hunt fabric, and embellished the room with medieval-inspired bronze spikes, flower pod Murano glass bowls, and a sleek chandelier.

Mixing Moxie in Palm Beach

A designer enlivens a superior art collection with a stylish blend of patterns and textures

Modern Chic with a Jupiter Touch

Interior designer Amy Lee McArdle’s signature style can best be described as timeless and classic with a modern twist. In 2014, McArdle launched her own design and events company, Amy Young Designs. Transforming spaces...

“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

A cantilevered ceiling feature breaks up the depth of the apartment and provides a place for soft overhead lighting. The banana leaf photograph is 15 feet in length, giving an idea of the size of the space. The paneled mirrored doors at the rear of the space conceal utilitarian items and reflect views and natural light into the kitchen.

Inside Architects’ Loft-Like Palm Beach Apartment

Two architects transform an outdated Palm Beach apartment into a flexible and fashionable home

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

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

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

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Seaglass Awards Spotlight: Landscape Architecture

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

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

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