Table of contents for Volume 33-2 in Florida Design – Digital Edition

One of the most exciting conversations I had with Editorial Director Daphne Nikolopoulos on my first day of work in early 2022 was about the section that defines this issue, Florida Design’s Seaglass Awards. That chat went something like this: “In its 30-plus years of publishing, this magazine has emerged as the leading voice for luxury design in the state, so why don’t we have a branded awards program to celebrate that?” Why not, indeed? Just two years ago, the Seaglass Awards were nothing more than an idea—they didn’t even have a name—but as of this issue, they are a reality. After many more exchanges—sometimes formal, others via email—we eventually came up with a name (with its aquatic connotations, Seaglass just plain made sense), a logo, and a list of…

1. THE BACKSTORY The annual Milan Furniture Fair, better known as Salone, is a time when top brands pull out the big guns by revealing the collections that will make their way to showrooms in the months to follow. In recent years, however, the event has also become a showcase for said brands to dazzle visitors with their ingenuity with one-of-a-kind installations and items that aren’t likely to be reproduced. 2. THE DETAILS At its Salone appearance earlier this year, fashion brand Loewe, a label known for its artistic take on garments, debuted a project exhibition titled Loewe Chairs, a collection of 38 chairs reinvented as embellished pieces by skilled artisans from around the world. 3. THE SPECIFICS This particular piece, from Loewe collaborator Idoia Cuesta, was executed by interweaving…

When the team at Hollander Design was tapped to overhaul the three-and-a-half acres of gardens at a Hobe Sound residence on Jupiter Island, the lead on the project knew exactly what was needed. “The existing landscape had little relationship to the architecture, which made it feel disjointed, as the outdoor spaces did not feel like part of the home,” says Geoffrey Valentino, a partner and studio director at Hollander. “Our intent was to make outdoor living effortless by enhancing the connection between the landscape and the home through a series of exterior rooms and garden spaces.” The landscape design firm (which is based in New York and Chicago but works regularly in Florida) began the project the way it always does—by identifying what it calls the “three ecologies” of the…

BETSY RILEY Since taking the helm at Atlanta magazine as editor-in-chief in 2017, Betsy Riley has steered the publication toward several prestigious accolades, including a “Best City & Regional Magazine” in the country recognition by Folio and a general excellence nomination from the American Society of Magazine Editors. THOM FILICIA A face familiar to TV viewers all over the world, Thom Filicia is the founder and principal of his eponymous interior design firm in New York City. Known and admired for his modern and inviting interiors, Filicia’s notable clients include Tina Fey, Jennifer Lopez, W Hotels, Grace Bay Club, and Rosewood Hotels & Resorts. JANE DAGMI As managing director of High Point x Design, Jane Dagmi unites industry brands, creatives, and visionaries, and promotes High Point, NC as a year-round…

As previously noted in this space, my family spent nearly 30 years living in Miami. When it was time to “right-size” our home as empty nesters, my wife and I decided West Palm Beach was a logical choice for its residential options, size of city, and cultural activities. We traded a life of oak trees, weekend chores, and kids’ pool parties for no-maintenance condo living with water views. At one of the building’s recent association meetings, I noted that six other residents in attendance shared similar origin stories. Each had swapped a residence elsewhere in Florida for their current digs. That shouldn’t surprise anyone. The pandemic-inspired changes that occurred over the last three years are now in full reveal—and it’s obvious that real estate reconsiderations were among the top shifts.…

Harbour, the global furniture brand known for its coastal living mindset, has released six new outdoor lines for summer 2023, but only one has Florida in mind. The Collins Collection is what the company calls “a modern remix of Miami Deco.” Translation: an assortment of tables, chairs, and sofas with soft curves inspired by the Art Deco properties dotting South Beach’s Collins Avenue. The framework of the pieces is made of sustainably sourced Indonesian teak topped with quick-dry bench cushions that make them ideal to lounge on after a dip in the ocean. shopharbour.com LIGHT BE A LADY Interior designer and antiques dealer Suzanne Duin is known for her love of natural woven fibers, a trait that made her ideal for her latest collaboration. Duin has partnered with Currey &…

“WE FELL IN LOVE with this house the moment we walked in the door. It was special, beautiful, and it had a story,” says retired attorney Fred Tanne about his 1930s Mediterranean Revival residence in West Palm Beach’s historic El Cid neighborhood. He and his wife, Laura Moore-Tanne, purchased the property in 2016 after a two-year search for a similar domicile in Palm Beach island proved futile. They weren’t the only ones smitten. Interior designer Lauren Czarniecki of Czar Interiors in Delray Beach, who had worked with the couple on their Hamptons estate, was invited along for one of the site visits and immediately gave the place her seal of approval. “We saw plenty of potential,” says Czarniecki of the five-bedroom home near the Intracoastal Waterway. Upon closing, the list…

JUNE 2023 12-14 NeoCon, The Mart, Chicago, IL, neocon.com 13-18 Design Miami/Basel, The Messe Basel, Switzerland 21-24 Lightovation, Market Center, Dallas, TX, dallasmarketcenter.com JULY 2023 10-13 Casual Market Atlanta, AmericasMart, Atlanta, GA, casualmarketatlanta.com 18-20 Texworld Evolution, Javits Center, New York, NY, texworldusa.com 26-30 AIA Florida Convention, Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, Orlando, FL aiafla.org 30-August 3 Las Vegas Market, International Market Center, Las Vegas, NV, lasvegasmarket.com AUGUST 2023 13-15 Gather Los Angeles, The National Conference of ASID, Los Angeles, CA, asid.org 13-16 NY Now Summer Market, Javits Center, New York, NY, nynow.com SEPTEMBER 2023 7-11 Maison & Objet, Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, Paris, France, maison-objet.com 18-21 Dallas Design Week, Market Center, Dallas, TX, dallasmarketcenter.com 20 What’s New, What’s Next, Design Center, New York, NY, nydc.com OCTOBER 2023 8-11 Decorex, Olympia…

BRAD RAMSEY Brad Ramsey Interiors “Coastal Considerations,” page 126 After a Nashville couple purchased a house in Alys Beach to make it their family retreat in Florida, they called on a fellow Nashville resident to bring it to life. “Having worked with them on their previous home, I knew they loved a neutral and textural space with African tribal accents,” says designer Brad Ramsey. “The architecture is a little more traditional than most houses here, so rather than whitewashing everything, we tried to take advantage of the warm oak wood tones in the stained doors, cabinets, wood flooring, stair railings, and even in the textural grasscloth wallpaper in the powder room. The goal was to create a warm, inviting home that the growing family would feel comfortable in for years…

We can argue that the one room in the house not designed with its inhabitants in mind is the powder room. For both designer and homeowners, this bijou sanctum is a spot to dazzle, surprise, and delight guests with some aesthetic pizzazz. Bold graphics may be too much in the living room, but not in here. A daring wallcovering may not make sense in the dining room, but boy, does it pop in this space. Loud colors? Irreverent art? Austere minimalism? Why not? In the following pages are examples of all this and more.…

Traditional/Transitional Architecture (above 4,000 square feet) GLORIA BLACK DESIGN Northern Appeal “With this Naples project, I endeavored to achieve classical architectural elements mixed with fresh, clean furnishings and finishes,” says designer Gloria Black. “What we have is a mix of old and new as a way to honor history while enhancing it for today’s lifestyle. As the homeowners are from New England, I wanted them to feel at home, so the new estate embodies classical features that make it feel as if it has been where it is for years.” gloriablack.com Traditional/Transitional Architecture (under 4,000 square feet) JMA INTERIOR DESIGN Cottage Chic “This charming cottage in Jupiter provides a haven of relaxation,” says designer Jacquelyn Armour. “The homeowners are empty-nesters who wanted a home that was clean-lined, bright, and quaint.…

THE TASTEMAKER: Based in Winter Park, Phil Kean heads up his own architecture and interior design firm where the focus is on streamlined spaces that are intuitive, practical, and timeless. THE OBJECT: Both sculptural and utilitarian, the Lin table by Hellman Chang features a modifying base that can expand or contract for the ultimate dining room statement. IN HIS WORDS: “The intersecting legs act like pieces in a puzzle and the geometric magic occurs when the table is expanded or condensed,” says Kean. “The craftsmanship is fantastic, and the artistic design makes it a winner.” hellman-chang.com; philkeandesigns.com…