Tropical Merges with Modern in the Florida Keys

Architecture, interior design and lush, tropical landscape harmoniously come together to bring a touch of modern style to Key West

Natural Elements Temper Modern Miami Beach Home

When homeowner Mathieu Massa began to build his dream home, he wanted to integrate the structure into the natural landscape. Since the property is located directly on a wide canal in Miami Beach with...

Eclectic Design and Coastal Comfort Unite In Naples Condo

What better way to ensure your dream home, then to design it yourself? That was interior designer Wendy Berry’s task for her new Kalea Bay condo overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. It’s a contrasting...
Inspired by manta rays, the Ocean Master M1 Manta parasol by Tuuci sets a new benchmark for umbrella utility

Chic Poolside Lounging

Chic outdoor furniture and other essentials for winter days and nights by the water
Classical statues representing the four seasons are surrounded by white candle bush in a somewhat secret part of the garden, away from the main property.

A Classic Touch in the Garden

Landscape designer Fernando Wong brings his award-winning green thumb to a Palm Beach garden with anglophile sensibilities

Outdoor Style

Searching for that signature piece to transform your outdoor living space into an airy vision of fun, relaxation and entertainment? Fresh designs reflect the moods of today and the inspirations of tomorrow. From timeless...

Visionary Transitional Design Pushes The Envelope In Naples

Developers, architects and designers hoping to create a client’s dream home don’t always strike a unique note — sometimes fresh inspiration is missing. But with a keen eye for client inclinations and a forward...
Seating and other items from Knoll, Janus et Cie, and Teak Warehouse make up the furniture selections at the outdoor living room of this Palm Beach residence. Photos courtesy of Ellen Kavanaugh Interiors

Designers Create Places in the Sun

Designers Ellen Kavanaugh and Krista Alterman share their approaches to winning outdoor spaces in two stunning projects
Knott freestanding outdoor shower by Magnus Home. Pool_Outdoors_FD32-2E

The Great Outdoors

Ensure that pool deck and all other alfresco spaces are up to par and ready for summer with these five winning discoveries
The guest house of this Miami property is adjacent to the pool in an area of the garden defined by lush plantings and stone walkways.

Q&A with Landscape Architect Raymond Jungles

Raymond Jungles continues to lead the charge when it comes to sumptuous gardens completely attuned to their environments
The South Beach collection of outdoor pieces by Tommy Bahama Furniture feels just right

A Place in the Sun

In Florida, beach house-chic style is always in season
Louvered pergolas can be freestanding or attached to the house as an extension of an existing lanai. They can be equipped with lighting, electronics, fans, and other extras to create a room that stands on its own. “Some of ours are programmed to close automatically when sensing rainfall,” says Knaak, “so everything inside is protected.”

4 Ways to Modernize Landscape Design

From streamlined pergolas to next-generation lighting, here are multiple elements to consider to ensure winning gardens
Take hanging out to the next level in the Le Jardin Sundure hammock from Garden Fun.

Patio Party

From grilling to chilling, entertaining alfresco never looked so good
“People don’t typically interact with their surroundings, but they should,” says Fort Myers landscape designer Erica Klopf, who specializes in edible and medicinal gardens. “The reality is that we are part of the ecosystem. We are nature.”

Earthly Delights with Landscape Designer Erica Klopf

The Florida Edible Landscaping founder transcends the aesthetic to harvest edible and medicinal gardens that help people and the environment
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.
Reflecting pools are a common feature in DWY’s projects, as evidenced by this beachfront Siesta Key residence.

Q&A with Landscape Architect David Young

The designer behind DWY Landscape Architects believes in design that deepens our relationship with the great outdoors
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