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“This dining room was tricky and narrow as it’s between the kitchen and the deck,” says designer Brooke Sabia. “It is a main area for the family, so we had to ensure that it was not just beautiful but practical as well. The chairs are vintage with custom cushions, and the dining table was custom-made in Maine.”

Q&A with Designer Brooke Sabia

Designer Brooke Sabia delivers a sophisticated and functional seaside retreat in boca grande

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

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

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

A contemporary fireplace with a floor-to-ceiling Sahara Noir stone wall from Florim replaced a former tapestry wall and transformed the formal living room into a sophisticated “chat room.” Reiterating the home’s California-chic tone, swivel chairs by designer Rene Cazares upholstered in a luxe cream performance fabric complement a pair of circular cocktail tables.

Bonita Springs Home Feels Fresh and Modern

Guided by their interior designer and builder, a Florida couple embraces the challenge of a full-scale home renovation in Bonita Springs

“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

The living room’s grand feel is balanced with design that welcomes conviviality. Close inspection reveals details like natural stone in a diamond pattern on the foyer floor.

Refined Luxury Defines Sanibel Island Vacation Home

Volume and scale prove to be pivotal in a two-lot estate on Sanibel Island

A micro-mosaic tile pattern was chosen for the wall behind the bar. The woven chairs from Serena & Lily echo the texture the tiles bring to that corner of the space. The windows were designed with a mullion pattern that matches the original windows in the home.

Cozy Charm in Renovated St. Petersburg Bungalow

A design team brings familial charm back to a century-plus-old bungalow in St. Petersburg

A brown leather sofa is the grounding element in the front living room. The Moroccan rug was used to anchor the space and add texture. The fireplace was completely redesigned with black slate.

Vintage Charm Abounds in 1920s-Era Bungalow

Interior designer Pamela Harvey breathes new life into a 1920s bungalow in downtown St. Petersburg

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

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 new first-floor lobby will be an open, light-filled space with minimalist architectural details that bring the museum the “leaping into the future” feel the museum’s board and trustees were looking to achieve. Rendering courtesy of Straughn Trout Architects

Vision on View at The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art

Set to debut this fall, an expansion at the newly named Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art by the firm responsible for its original design is sure to steer the Lakeland landmark into the future

Soaring 12-foot-tall windows and doors in the living room display a panoramic ocean view just beyond the loggia and pool. Plush furnishings include Lee Industries’ sofas and chairs, petrified-wood accent tables from Bernhardt and Oly’s mirror-topped cocktail table.

Dutch West Indies-Inspired Paradise On Rosemary Beach

A Chicago couple escapes the cold in scenic splendor at this exquisite beachfront retreat overlooking the Gulf of Mexico

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

When open, the middle section of the home at the top of the stairs ensures breezes flow throughout the residence. The wood-clad wing with smaller windows on the right is where the house’s bedrooms are located.

Inside Architect Jason Jensen’s St. Petersburg Home

The breeze-centric layout of Florida’s 19th-century dogtrot shacks inspire the design of Jason Jensen's waterside residence in St. Petersburg

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...

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

The great room’s seating area features a white Christian Liaigre cocktail table that echoes the clean lines of a white sectional. A vibrant painting complements a pair of Holly Hunt velvet swivel chairs, and an adjacent wine room visually connects to the space.

Modern Sensibilities Elevate West Florida Family Home

A sprawling family compound along the Manatee River embodies Old-Florida elegance with a modernist approach

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

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

The textured wall is reminiscent of a pattern Bergmann saw in a Balenciaga campaign. The custom crushed black velvet Gianti sofas complement the home’s Sorhegui Tile floor, and a fuchsia club chair adds a pop of color. The black and gold chandelier’s wave pattern brings movement to the space.

Style Meets Substance in Fort Myers Home

A Fort Myers home takes its design cues from New York’s fashion-forward vibe

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