INSPIRATION Archives - Florida Design

This Prairie Avenue residence by architect Rene Gonzalez is organized as a series of separate pavilions, which are made up of floating planes. Elevated by columns, the house provides a safe haven for the inhabitants during hurricanes and in case of flooding.

The Beauty of Brutalism

Don’t call it a comeback—the architectural style known for its hulking concrete forms has been here for years, and it’s not going anywhere

Finn daybed by Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams

Sitting Pretty

Daybeds, benches, and poufs give you space to sit in style

For cooks who really know how to put a home kitchen through its paces, Officine Gullo’s Tea Time island of appliances offers it all

5 Fresh Home Kitchen Upgrades

From fighting bacteria to concealing clutter, today’s kitchen innovations are keeping the heart of the home hip and safe

The timelessness of wood meets the vitality of leather in the Lyon armchair by ENNE, a seat that’s both ergonomic and elegant

Hot Seats

Brutalist, Deco, or eco-conscious? Today’s most interesting chair options cover all bases

Sincerely Yours desk pairs well with the chenille Roll With It chair. The two pieces by caracole

Home Office Glamour

Pandemic or not, the home office is here to stay, and this roundup of essentials and extras is anything but business casual

Earn your stripes with this Figaro Yellow wallpaper from Graham & Brown, featuring a matte linear texture that adds subtle depth. Freshly Squeezed_NP6-2F

Brighten Spaces with Shades of Citrus

Citrus-inspired hues nod to Florida’s ripest groves

Alfresco Outdoor Oasis in Old Naples. Photo by Lori Hamilton

A Chic Outdoor Escape in Old Naples

This outdoor oasis gives the green light to alfresco accessorizing. Here are tips to create your own whimsical garden getaway

This whimsical Handsy Lunar tile pattern by Artaic literally makes its point in black and white

Playful Black and White Accents for Home

What’s black, white, and totally chic? One of our hottest design trends.

Nature-infused artistry brings a bouquet of baby’s breath to light in an explosion of quartz crystals finished in gold leaf from John Richard

Light Bulb Moment

Brighten any space with these fashion-forward fixtures

Town Country Coast in Palm Beach is an oasis of comfort and Cottagecore

The Look: Cottagecore

Embrace this trending aesthetic that exudes the pastoral comforts of home

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3 Ways to Build a Sustainable Home

From fending off floods to tapping environmentally friendly energy sources, creating a home that’s in sync with its Sunshine State surroundings is easy as 1-2-3

Strips of rattan and coco twigs are inlaid side-by-side and covered with resin to produce Oggetti Designs' Regal chair, which is as much a sculpture as it is a seat

Against the Grain

Time to yell timber! Woods are trending again, and this time the message is mixed—combining varieties, colors, and finishes to make pieces that pop

Everything will be coming up roses when you sink into Sklar's mid-century modern Il Loft Airstrike sofa

Rosé All Day

Pretty pinks in dusty hues are popping up everywhere, from fabrics to furnishings

Shed some light on your ’80s throwback design with the Junit Record pendant from Lightology

1980s Glam Elements for the Home

Be kind and rewind back to the 1980s—a design era marked by bold shapes and bright colors

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Sustainable Style for the Home

Planet-first products offer a brighter tomorrow for the design world (and the world as a whole)

Thoughtful design transforms people’s lives. It is, therefore, not just about the aesthetic, it is about space planning and creation of decorative schemes—at the same time as considering major structural changes. To achieve this, years of experience are required, leaving no space for improvisation.

FD Conversation with Deborah Wecselman

The Miami-based designer discusses the details behind her latest project: an art- and light-filled family getaway in Key Biscayne

Reflecting light and pattern, the Wave center table by Boca do Lobo is made of polished brass with a black mirrored top

Brass is Back

From furniture to hardware to accessories, brass is bringing back a golden glow

Gardens purify and humidify the air and help people reconnect to nature. They have also been shown to lower air temperature, which translates to reduced air conditioner capacity. Interior column, VerdeVertical_FD31-3I

A New Leaf with Verde Vertical

No room to make your garden grow? Try going vertical.

The Balboa table by Serena & Lily is crafted from handwoven rattan strips, creating rich tonal variations, Reimagined Rattan_FD31-3D

Rattan Reimagined

Versatile and eco-chic, the touchable texture of rattan is having a major moment

Primitive Modern Elements for Home

Mixing rustic objects with modern settings is a match made in design heaven

FD Conversation with Charles Stinson

Charles Stinson of Minnesota-based Charles R. Stinson Architecture + Design sits down to discuss the captivating elements of his latest project: a lakeside manse in Lake Marion.

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