A bit of Hollywood glamour to start the day. Despite the intricate and refined design featuring numerous details that unify the seemingly unrelated pieces,designer Janie Molster’s mindset stays centered around effortless living. She wants people to enjoy themselves in their houses. Her philosophy is that every room must contain something absurd, silly, and irreverent. Apart…
Unexpected shades of terra cotta warm up this bedroom space. A bedroom with terracotta walls exudes coziness. The two striking works of art serve to contrast the somber hue. Although it’s not the most popular paint color to use when designing a bedroom, terracotta brown does the space justice. The color is ideal for anyone…
Interior designs that nod to Palm Beach’s cocktail culture. Ashley Sharpe’s design for a Palm Beach estate blends period details with elegant livability. The 5,300-square-foot home on the oceanfront lot was built after the homeowners outgrew their ranch-style house. The interiors reflect the homeowners’ vibrant personalities and the island’s quintessential coquettish glamour. Sharpe, a principal…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…