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Southwest Florida is Home to Lakewood Ranch

Home buyers looking for the best southwest Florida has to offer in one place need look no further than Lakewood Ranch. Located about 25 minutes from the white-sand beaches of Sarasota, this new home...

Belleair Beach Home is the Epitome of Luxury

With a collaborative effort and immeasurable talent, design and architecture come together to create a new Belleair Beach home reminiscent of a luxury resort

“They wanted something very cushy,” says Blackshaw of the lounge room’s furniture. “We used a cloud-like leather sectional that you just sink into.” The bouclé pillows and armchair emphasize comfort. The organic coffee table is handmade. William McLure paintings tell the home’s color story.

Timeless Transformation in Tampa Home

A traditional home in Tampa leans into a contemporary aesthetic with sprinkles of fashion and art

Known as the gallery bridge, this second-floor space showcases multiple examples of the homeowners’ art collection, which features works from all around the world. The Graypants chandelier was selected for its ethereal qualities.

Massive Moxie in Modern Miromar Lakes Home

Expert construction, superlative architecture, and on-point design add up to a modern marvel of a home in Southwest Florida

The designer’s inspiration for an intimate seating area in the living room stems from the comfort of one of American artist Hunt Slonem’s famed “Bunnies” paintings. A pair of Bernhardt lounge chairs join CTH | Sherrill’s transitional slab cocktail table, while a vintage clamshell from Brocante completes the coastal setting.

St. Petersburg Home Channels Greek-Mediterranean Cool

Crafting a Mediterranean design that feels young and vivacious appears effortless in this classic St. Petersburg home, where comfort and entertaining are in focus

A whitewashed brick gas fireplace topped by a large sea fan is the focal point of the living room. Local objects nestle in the built-ins while a linen sofa and rope-adorned swivel chairs provide flexible seating. The transparency of the coffee table helps keep the room feeling light.

Gulfside Serenity in Gasparilla Island Beach House

A Montana couple trades mountain living for the seaside charm of a sophisticated beach house in Boca Grande

Interior designer Rob Bowen combined several rooms to create this large lounge that overlooks a rooftop deck. For a year, he says, the room had bare white walls—until inspiration struck and he installed this gold-leafed horsehair wall covering.

Bold Bronze Touches Bring the Glamour in St. Petersburg

A designer’s own home in downtown St. Petersburg glistens with layers of style

Lisa Gilmore hired local artist Meaghan Scalise to create a marbled wallpaper and hung a vibrant banana leaf print for a pop of color. Mixing traditional pieces—like the client’s mother’s cocktail cart and a vintage chandelier—with modern pieces results in a chic-yet-approachable space that’s perfect for family gatherings.

Chic Midcentury Family Home in St. Petersburg

A couple and their growing brood reimagine a home that blends fun and function

Interior designer Natalie Konstant grouped four Freya Lounge chairs by Formation in this great room area so those seated could watch television or swivel the other way and enjoy the water views.

Inside an Idyllic Island Retreat in Boca Grande

A father-and-daughter design team delivers a true florida retreat in Boca Grande with future generations in mind

Conducive to conversation, a round Minotti dining table framed with R. Hughes leather chairs from Caste Design offers an intimate gathering place for family meals. The Vistosi orb pendant light emulates the moon that glows over the shimmering water vistas at night. Artwork from the Henneckes’ collection creates a vibrant accent.

Modern Waterside Bliss in Tampa Condo

A high-rise condo on Tampa’s Bayshore proves to be the ideal perch for two empty nesters with worldly sensibilities.

Massive Haiku ceiling fans keep the tropical breezes flowing on the patio, where outdoor fire features provide glowing places for guests to gather on a chilly evening. Kartell barstools pull up poolside, while on the upper level, outdoor furnishings by Manutti shape social groupings near the open-air kitchen and bar.

Cape Coral Home Reimagines Modern Style

A Forward-Thinking, Risk-Taking Client And A Fearless Designer, Who Is Willing And Able To Try Anything, Join Forces To Add Unique Curves To Edgy Modern Design

The Young residence is on a pedestrian path with a direct view of the Gulf of Mexico.

Exotic Elements Stun in Alys Beach Home

Sexy and edgy, this Alys Beach home surprises with its own moat, a floating pavilion, an imposing tower, and a rooftop terrace with a star of fire

Eames fiberglass chairs circle Saarinen’s oval dining table in the casual breakfast area, where a custom banquette fabricated by Stettinius Construction appears to float next to S&W Kitchen Supply’s sleek, white cabinetry.

A Midcentury Modern Muse in Lakeland

It’s magic when one couple collaborates with a designer to create their forever home in Lakeland

Sumptuous Luxury and Comfort Play in Alomar Family Home

Traveling around the world or entertaining at home, high style and luxurious living are always at play for Roberto and Kim Alomar

Central to the living room is the fireplace, which was outfitted with Calacatta Gold marble. “It’s a stone that you will see in historical homes as well as current motif homes, so it is truly timeless,” says designer Michelle Miller.

Retro Revamp for Colonial-Style St. Petersburg Home

A colonial-style home undergoes a historically sensitive renovation and emerges classically revived with vintage furniture and cherished antiques

Encased in sparkling glass mosaic tiles, the half-moon pool and its sister spa by Nassau Pools are joined below by a nearly beachside firepit. Enamored with her home, owner Michele Harrison says, “I think we’ll stay!”

Gasparilla Island Home is a Pristine Paradise

Off Florida’s Gulf Coast in the exclusive community of Boca Grande, this home recalls the West Indies with its crisp details.

A wave of Presario’s unpolished Lumen White stone from Hadinger wraps the walls in cool comfort. Pulling up to SunMac’s leather-finished quartzite countertop, Brownstone’s sand-blasted teak “Beach” barstools bring the warmth.

Keeping it Casual in Bonita Springs Oceanside Home

Coastal elements come alive with organic textures that embody comfort and exude tranquility

Emtek cabinet hardware and an Arteriors fixture over the island accentuate the kitchen’s elegant design. Global Views barstools bring a sleek black finish to the space. A Phillip Jeffries wallcovering backdrops the dining room’s dynamic wine wall.

Modern Style Abounds in Dade City Interim Residence

As their home gets built in Dade City, a couple enjoys a temporary residence that blends contemporary sentiments with Old-Florida charm

Black Windsor-style chairs lend a striking visual contrast to the natural wood grain of the kitchen table. A black Arteriors chandelier brings the perfect complement to this cozy space. Awash in natural light, the area is a favorite spot for breakfast and casual family meals.

Mediterranean-Inspired Splendor in Tampa Home

A Mediterranean residence in Tampa’s Bayshore Beautiful enclave undergoes a flawless renovation and emerges triumphant

A neutral palette of white and gray dominates the residence’s main floor. The design team warmed up the interior with the use of wood.

Waterside Modernist Bliss on Bonita Beach

A modernist mansion in Little Hickory Island proves its mettle with unfussy design and supreme construction

Recipient of two regional Aurora awards for custom home building, this house encompasses 6,129 total square feet. A crushed stone drive lined with live oak trees leads to the front entry. Handmade brick steps up to a refined garden space and beyond to the columned portico.

Gulf Coast Estate Imbues Lowcountry Charm

One family’s new forever home recalls a bygone style on Florida’s Gulf Coast

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