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Fusaichi console table. Photo courtesy of Das Wolfe

Curves Ahead

Furnishings take a turn with arched forms that bend all the rules

A rendering of what Moyo’s Pearl Jam installation will look like once it’s set up in the Design District’s Palm Court area

Cultured Pearls Take Over Miami Design District

Artist and designer Nicole Nomsa Moyo’s 2024 Design Commission highlights the jewelry traditions of African women and puts them on proud display

Artist Becky Suss’ The Dutch House exhibition is based on a book by Tennessee author Ann Patchett about a fictional home in the Philadelphia area where Suss grew up.

“The Dutch House” On View in Naples

An exhibition by Becky Suss at Naples’ Baker Museum explores the relationship between creative vision and memory

The Wallflower Shoppe’s charmingly curated displays summon discovery

Feel-Good Retail at The Wallflower Shoppe

Personality is a given at The Wallflower Shoppe, a new store in Cape Coral where the focus is on inventory that promotes joy. “We believe in the power of curating your life with intention...

Noelle armchair from Soho Home. Photo courtesy of Soho Home

5 Burl Wood Beauties for the Home

Prized for its characteristic grain patterns, Burl wood is back in a major way

“The decorative styles and forms that I allude to and incorporate in my works each contain a story based on historical backgrounds and ideas, myths, and allegories,” says Aoki Katsuyo of works like Loom II (2024), made of glazed porcelain.

Ceramic Ceiling at Ringling Museum of Art

A new exhibition in Sarasota shines a light on the Japanese female artists who have quietly revolutionized pottery for the last 50 years

Loop Logic

Winsome furniture and accessories that refuse to stay within the lines

The Rosso sofa. Photo courtesy Layered x Tekla Evelina Severin

The Rosso sofa from the Layered x Tekla Evelina Severin collection is upholstered in two contrasting hues of orange fabric.Crafted from New Zealand wool, the Square flat weave rug from Nordic Knots offers cozy...

“Carcass is a hand-built ceramic installation that explores ocean degradation through the themes of coral bleaching, coral harvesting, and plastic pollution,” says Chachamovits. Photo courtesy of Beatriz Chachamovits

Under the Sea Art by Beatriz Chachamovits

A new art exhibition in the Miami Design District takes a deep dive into marine preservation

Showcasing All Things Shagreen

Discover the decorative dapples of shagreen

“This dining room is flooded with natural light and views of the ocean, so I wanted the furniture to be warm and inviting,” says Pitts. “The Made Goods chairs are constructed of pressed lampakanay and they are an excellent example of using texture in an elevated way. As far as other materials go, the Stark rug is 100 percent wool, and the Arteriors chandelier is made of wood dowels.”

Q&A with Designer Erin Paige Pitts

The Delray Beach designer offers her thoughts on the winning appeal of natural materials and all things texture

Designed by Miami’s own Juan Poggi, this Parisian apartment honors its hôtel particulier roots with a blend of new and old

From Paris, With Love

Let this month's Paris Olympic Games unleash your francophile sensibilities at home

“We really leaned into a slow reveal of spaces,” says designer Ken Fulk about his aesthetic approach. Details such as the plaster finish in the Garden Dining Room nod to the building’s original 1926 design. Photo by Ngoc Minh Ngo

Divine Dining and Design in Miami Restaurants

Inspired design and good taste are on the menu at these four Miami restaurants

The Zelda vanity by Devon & Devon takes its inspiration from author Zelda Fitzgerald, and features sinuous lines, rounded shapes, and a large mirror

Romantic Hues and Silhouettes for Every Room

When it comes to bedroom furniture this season, love is definitely in the air

Designer Alison Baker infused this powder room with subtle Moroccan flair by installing a glass mosaic wall that resembles the tilework in traditional riads

Destination Morocco

Moorish design ideas transport us to the riads of Casablanca and Tangier

Curved Elements Bring Texture to Every Room

The new Elegante veneers by Havwoods offer a three-dimensional surface that can be installed on walls, ceilings, furniture, and even cabinetry.From Mitzi, the Whit chandelier’s black metal tubes draped over aged brass create uneven...

Pembroke and Ives table at last year's Taking It to the Table event. Photo by Annie Watt

Holiday House’s Table Design Fundraiser Returns

The New York City- and Hamptons-based organization will bring the "Taking It to the Table" event back to Palm Beach on February 26

Architecturally pleasing, the new rain showers by Dornbracht turn a daily activity into a decadent ritual

Next Level Glam in the Bathroom

Glam new standards and chic extras take bath time to ultimate heights

Designed by Davide Bot for Mandicasa, the Tau island comes down a few inches to create a natural stone dining surface for four

Form Meets Function in Stylish Kitchen Islands

Kitchen islands increase their utilitarian and aesthetic value with extensions that are both practical and elegant

One of the many critters in Fernando Laposse’s installation about pollination

Art Week Miami: Design Miami/

With a new curatorial director at the helm, Design Miami/ remains committed to its role as a catalyst for change

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