“Brillhut is a small, experimental retreat that we built for ourselves in Eleuthera,” says Brillhart. “The project integrates a number of ideas from local precedents, Prouvé’s Maisons Tropicales, Le Corbusier’s Cabanon, and Paul Rudolph’s Walker Guest House, all with the intent of immersing oneself in nature.”

Q&A with Architect Jacob Brillhart

At his intimate studio in Miami, Jacob Brillhart leads a team that’s interested in architecture on an emotional level. As such, the office begins each project by considering how space and atmosphere in their...
“The wilderness of the Venezuelan jungle provided rich inspiration for this house in Caracas,” says Oppenheim. “Designed around three courtyards—an entry court, an impluvium, and a garden court—the outdoor spaces form part of the interior experience to expand and extend views to the site edges.”

Q&A with Architect Chad Oppenheim

For architect Chad Oppenheim, the where is as important as the what
: Luis (The Wrangler) #1 exemplifies the essence of photographer Dean West’s work: tonal and powerful while simultaneously familiar and unexpected. Photos courtesy of Dean West

Florida Through the Photographer’s Lens

Miami photographer Dean West captures the strange and wonderful side of Florida
“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

Artist at Heart: Anna Bond

A nod to the past but feeling very bold and new, rifle Paper Co. partners with Loloi to create a striking dreamscape for the home
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Primitive Modern Elements for Home

Mixing rustic objects with modern settings is a match made in design heaven
Delicious pendant from Ngala Trading Partners x Clarisse Design, Foliage Inspired_FD31-2B

Foliage-Forward Pieces for the Home

Don’t have a green thumb? Try these inspired pieces on for size instead
We love the fluid nature of the Albero bookcase by Nella Vetrina, a structure that seems to defy gravity with overlapping panes of glass

Transparency Report

See-through materials like glass and acrylic make a chic case for clear design

Maison & Objet Show

Dare to be curious at the semi-annual Maison&Objet show in Paris, France, where new and signature salons surprise. Hosted at the Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre in January and again in September, these decorating salons...
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Wild About Wicker

Whether with rattan or resin, the centuries-old style of weaving gets a modern update

Style in Stone

Subtle details, delicate textures, and natural aesthetics create intrigue in design
A sophisticated yet youthful ambiance permeates the Davie bedroom of a tween girl. Among the touches that nod to her personality are the pink palette and the floral-centric artwork above the bed. Photo courtesy of Nicole White Designs

FD Asks: Youth Factor

Dwayne Bergmann Think sleep quality. Think color. Think bunk beds! Q. What are some of your techniques when tackling a kid’s room? Our first approach is determining the child’s age, the vision for the room, the...
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

Art Basel Miami Beach

For four days in December, the artistic energy that thrives in Miami Beach attracts artists, collectors and gallery owners, the chic and the artistically enlightened to the international fair, Art Basel Miami Beach at...
A collaboration by Clarke & Clarke and Wedgwood for Kravet, the Botanical Wonders collection of fabrics and wallpapers celebrates the beauty and diversity of nature

Have a Maximalist Moment

From boisterous prints to exotic accessories, maximalism is here to stay
Designers Paola Lenti and Humberto Campana used discarded materials from their respective studios to create the Metamorphosis collection

Designing for a Common Cause

A socially conscious new collaboration with the Campana Brothers ushers in the arrival of a new Paola Lenti showroom in Miami
Rich with mid-century styling, this entertainment console by Asher + Rye offers discreet storage behind its woven cane doors. Wicker & Rattan_FD31-2B

Going Au Naturale at Home

Weave some texture into your style with home furnishings and accessories in Earth-friendly cane, wicker, jute, rope, and rattan
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
Fusaichi console table. Photo courtesy of Das Wolfe

Curves Ahead

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