Wood tones are the stars of this show without overpowering. Follow this “Simon Says” advice: When designing a room, consider six principles: balance, texture, form designed around function, a touch of organic materials, a stunning focal piece, and personality. Balance refers to the equal distribution of visual weight in a room, ensuring a balanced and…
Naples, FL home overlooking the water charms and delights with unexpected shapes. The Dallas family purchased a waterfront residence in Naples’ Port Royal neighborhood, featuring a bay window that offers spectacular views of the water. The homeowners, longtime clients of designer Kara Adam, wanted to honor their traditional style while creating a coastal haven for…
Finding the perfect spot for the TV in your family room might take a bit of creative rearranging. Family room TV ideas are the ideal place for getting together as a family, entertaining guests, or just relaxing in peace and quiet. For this reason, we must give the interior design of these areas the same…
This showhouse room makes the most of a covered space. Designer Melanie Turner created a luxurious covered porch with a soaring ceiling, wood-burning fireplace, and expansive views for the 2024 Southeastern Designer Showhouse. She crafted outdoor-proof materials, including sculptural plaster floor lamps, fringed sofas, travertine side tables, and Greek key awnings. She also added Picasso-inspired…
Mixing traditional and tropical elements reflect the owner’s impressions of island life. Architect Stan Dixon designed a contemporary home in Sea Island, Georgia, incorporating six century-old live oak trees and their branches to create a unique and distinctive feature. The home measures about 5,000 square feet and feels historically informed with detailed architecture that balances…
The office is bright and airy, with low-profile furnishings that don’t take away from the stunning views of the city and skyline. The Glass condominium complex in Miami Beach, Florida, features a stunning glass-clad South Beach residential tower. The design by the architect aims to blur the lines between inside and out by wrapping each…
This Caribbean style home, Biscayne, was redesigned to incorporate a fresh approach to colonial style, resulting in a contemporary yet classical look. Kate Walker, an award-winning designer, has transformed a bayside residence in Mt Martha into a stunning Caribbean style home. The design is a blend of British Colonial and a Floridian, Island vibe, with…
Honest, authentic materials inform the design of this home which overlooks Long Island Sound. The Long Island Sound House, designed by Ellie Cullman of Cullman & Kravis Associates and architect David Scott Parker, is a warm, cozy, and unconventional house that reflects the owners’ personal and professional interests. The house, set on a rocky point…
Dallas-based designer creates a cozy sitting room under the eaves in Memphis. The definition of cozy spaces, small siting room with low ceilings is full of clever details and surfaces. From the woven fiber side table, to acrylic chairs, to burl wood case goods, there’s no shortage of remarkable pairings. Three fabric patterns ranging from…
Gulf views from this condo in Longboat Key inspired the light and airy design. A vacationing couple in Longboat Key, Florida, purchased a 1,900-square-foot, three-bedroom residence in the exclusive Longboat Key Club community. The property offers private beach access and close access to St. Armands Circle, Sarasota’s best shopping and dining options. St. Petersburg designer…