Trends Archives - Florida Design

FD Asks: Q&A with Wendy Berry

The head of the award-winning W Design firm offers expert insights into the year's notable design trends

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 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

Contemporary Living Room by Adriana Hoyos Design Studio. Photo courtesy of Adriana Hoyos Design Studio

Seaglass Awards 2025 Spotlight: The Best of Contemporary Design

From next-generation architecture to forward-thinking interiors, here are the projects from this year's Seaglass Awards that deserve your attention

Fresh colors, stunning finishes and eye-catching shapes create visual interest in styling trends at High Point each April and again in October. Vibrant bold hues, polished metals, gold tones and an emphasis on simplicity...

Jamali Art

Among the most collected artists for original paintings in the world, Jamali’s oeuvre, Mystical Expressionism, has earned international renown for innovative techniques and powerful beauty. His works exhibit unique surfaces, mystical and seemingly ancient,...

The metal sculpture Spider by Louise Bourgeois, seen here at the Hauser & Wirth booth at Art Basel’s 2022 Basel edition, sold for $40 million. Photos courtesy of fairs

Insights Into This Year’s Art Week

The forecast for Art Basel Miami Beach, Design Miami, and Art Miami are sunny with a chance of gain

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...

Lightovation Show

Expanded showrooms and exciting new products add sizzle to Lightovation, the biggest lighting event of the year. Hosted at the Dallas Market Center, it is attended by lighting experts from around the world. By...

FD Conversations with Gil Walsh

The West Palm Beach-based interior designer discusses the newest trends in home design, her craft, and the shifts in the industry

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

“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

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

Naples Art, Antique & Jewelry Show

The Naples Art, Antique & Jewelry Show makes its triumphant return to the Naples Exhibition Center from Feb. 21-25, 2020 with an invitation-only VIP opening night preview party on Feb. 21. Guests will peruse...

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

Summer Kitchens

Grilling and chilling make for perfect outdoor entertaining

In this Wellington home office, materials like oak, bronze, and leather reflect the area’s equestrian heritage

Custom Touches for the Home Office

For Palm Beach Gardens designer Jason Lynn, a home office wins when tailored specifically to its occupant’s needs

This tablescape by Park Shores from the last edition of Naples Tables showcases the ingenuity that participants bring to the annual event

Looking Ahead to Naples Tables 2026

Design Theatrics are on the menu at Naples Tables 2026. Celebrate the opening of ticket sales with a preview of the anticipated event.

“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...

French pewter tops the Art Deco–style bar, complementing the custom cane and Jean Royere–inspired oak sconces, circular mirrors, and curvaceous furnishings.

French Sensibility Captured at Le Bilboquet

Creatively tailored to the iconic beat of Palm Beach, Le Bilboquet captures the soul of the exclusive island enclave

Bold Pyramid table from Ana Volonte Studio, Sculptural Pieces_FD31-1D

Sculptural Stunners

With shapes and forms fit for a museum, these pieces blur the lines between art and architecture

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