INSPIRATION Archives - Florida Design

Republic of Decor owner David Fruscione is an interior designer with a background in fashion retail

Design Reinvention at Republic of Decor

At its new location in the Naples Art District, Republic of Decor now offers a more bespoke approach to home design

Designed by Véronique de Soultrait, the Cordes Sensibles pattern from Elitis covers walls with colorful Art Deco influences

Add Mural Magic to Every Room

Wallcoverings and murals go the distance with bold colors, textures, and patterns

Photo courtesy of Nathalie du Pasquier/Memphis Milano

Sculptural Shapes Make for Artful Decor

Sculptural shapes elevate furnishings into works of art

The Ringling Museum of Art’s various galleries include hundreds of seventeenth-century European masterworks from France and Italy.

What to See at The Ringling Museum of Art

A new tour of The Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota touches on the property’s design and architecture history

The two-level Covet House showroom in Boca Raton is laid out like a residence to familiarize visitors with the company’s multiple brands

Shop Standout Pieces at Covet House

The new two-level Covet House in Boca Raton is a showplace for Portugal’s leading design imaginators

Unikko fabric by Marimekko and The House of Scalamandré

Marimekko Unveils Line of Charming Prints

Lifestyle design brand Marimekko and The House of Scalamandré have joined talents once again for a new collection of fabrics

Artist Marlene Rose at work ladling 2,000-degree molten glass into various molds to create her popular sculptures.

Meet Glass Artisan Marlene Rose

One of the country’s leading sand casting artists, Marlene Rose has a burning desire to explore the past through glass

Sectional, swivel lounge chairs, ottomans, and travertine fire table and side table from the new Striata collection from RH

RH Showcases Chic Outdoor Style

Designers Mathias de Ferm and Arthur Gentil lend their talents to RH for the brand’s new outdoor portfolio

George Harrison by a creek at his Friar Park estate in a 1974 photograph by Terry O’Neill. Note the property’s mansion in the background.

Tour “George Harrison: A Gardener’s Life” in Sarasota

This spring, the Marie Selby Botanical Garden’s Downtown Campus is delving into George Harrison's gardening passion with a new exhibit

The tribal-inspired design of the St. Tropez wallcovering from Peter Dunham Textiles is printed on sisal grass cloth

Natural Beauty Abounds in Wallcoverings

Wallcoverings go wild with flora and fauna motifs

Reminiscent of a rotating lens in a lighthouse, the Aperture pendant from Allied Maker is crafted from four cast-glass domes that encircle a four-bulb light source

Five Light Fixtures to Add Movement and Style

Motion-inspired light fixtures bring chic movement to illumination

This living room setting showcases B&B Italia products such as the Dambodue sofa by Piero Lissoni, the Mart armchair by Antonio Citterio, the Alanda low table by Paolo Piva, and the Jack bookshelf by Michael Anastassiades.

Italian Interests at B&B Italia

B&B Italia brings its forward-thinking designs to Naples

In the living roIn the living room of Rinfret, LTD’s Palm Beach condo/office is an antique screen (behind the sofa) that was the jumping off point for the space’s interior design.om of Rinfret, LTD’s Palm Beach condo_office is an antique screen (behind the sofa) that was the jumping off point for the space’s interior design

Cindy Rinfret Unveils Palm Beach Headquarters

Connecticut designer Cindy Rinfret blurs the line between office and home at her new Palm Beach headquarters

For an accent wall that really pops, you can’t go wrong with the weighty and textured Medora tapestry by Colefax and Fowler

Zigzag Pattern Pizzazz for the Home

The centuries-old royal pattern known as flamestitch is as relevant as ever

Flamingo Colony Motel, 2023. “The mid-century modern motel’s name and neon sign was inspired by the tourist attraction Jungle Gardens, just down the street, which is famous for its Sarasota flamingos,” says artist John Pirman. “The sign is the epitome of the roadside-motel neon glamour it exuded during its heyday.”

John Pirman Draws Sarasota’s Vibrant Memories

Artist John Pirman puts Sarasota’s architectural past in colorful perspective through his digital archival pigment prints

Perfect Poolside Lounging

Luxuriating under the sun never looked better

Inspired by ocean waves, the Wellen chaise lounge by Karl Lagerfeld Maison strikes the right note in any living space.Recycled cardboard never looked so chic. Each Scraplight fixture from Graypants is cut to form for...

“I spent a lot of time thinking about circulation and destination when designing this garden,” says Gilkey about this Sarasota home’s landscaping, much of which was planned around a large oak tree that was original to the property. Photo by Ryan Gamma

Making a Green Connection

Landscape architect Michael Gilkey’s award-winning gardens are all about establishing emotional engagement

Pattern Play

Eye-catching motifs express creativity and plucky style

A seating area backdropped by Arte’s Pampas wallpaper

Arte Unveils Eclectic Wallcovering Collections

The four collections offer a mix of 30 patterns, plains, waves, and murals in more than 200 different colors

Offering the ultimate in beachfront privacy, the St. Tropez cabana by Tuuci provides a luxurious space to soak up the seaside splendor

Style Alfresco

Outdoor essentials and extras with fashion-forward flair

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