Tabla de contenidos para Volume 35-2 en Florida Design – Digital Edition

Does it seem as if you blinked and July was here? You’re not the only one. The last time I wrote this letter, we had barely recovered from the holiday doldrums, and now, many of us are looking forward to our summer vacations. A sure sign that we’ve hit the mid-year mark here at Florida Design is our Seaglass Awards, which are a rather large focus of this issue. In early May, we handed out these annual accolades, which recognize excellence in interior design and architecture throughout the state. At the awards ceremony in Naples, I was delighted to catch up with the many design pros whose work has graced our pages. Our event is only three years old, but it’s already become a must in most of our clients’…

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Collaborations that yield bright ideas are always welcome news. Case in point: Pooky Lighting’s new collection by home design brand The Novogratz. This new joint venture has resulted in a line of 15 rechargeable light pieces with colors inspired by The Novogratz’s Antoine fabric. Selections include lanterns, hook lights, pendants, lamps, sconces, lamp shades, and decorative accents such as mirrors, light strings, and dinner candles. “We love how this collection encourages people to accessorize their outdoor spaces in the same creative way as their indoor rooms,” says Jo Plant, Pooky Lighting’s chief creative officer. “We’re celebrating the joys of outdoor living, and who better to do that with than The Novogratz, who love color and patterns as much as we do?” pooky.com; shopthenovogratz.com ALFRESCO SPIRIT After its April debut at…

The busy souks of Marrakesh and Cycladic architecture of the Greek isles inspired Melanie Turner to create a 4,500-square-foot home defined by the signature charm of those locations—and it shows. Here, the Atlanta designer reveals how she achieved that delightful mix. The Moroccan influences in this residence are impossible to miss, but then we turn a corner and we’re in Greece. What’s the story there? The homeowners have always loved Morocco, so we pulled inspiration from the country’s rich textures and bold details, and blended it with the crisp, breezy ease of Greek Mediterranean style to create something layered, fresh, and unexpected. Was that what the clients wanted, or did you completely surprise them? Sort of. They wanted a beach house that felt like a true escape—creative, one-of-a-kind, and full of…

When most people learn designer Darrell Russell had his 800-square-foot home built from scratch, they inevitably ask why he didn’t go bigger. “It has all the space I need,” he says. “I designed it for how I like to live, and, honestly, it’s the first house I’ve lived in where all rooms get 100 percent use.” Located on Inlet Beach in the Panhandle, Russell’s less-is-more approach to size meant every corner of the residence was carefully considered to take full advantage of those 800 square feet. Large windows allow views of the lush vegetation outside yet are strategically situated for privacy from the tourists that regularly walk by the area. And certain walls are longer or taller than usual to accommodate Russell’s art collection. As for the interior design? “It…

JUNE 2025 9-11 NeoCon, Design Ahead, The Mart, Chicago, IL, neocon.com 18-21 Lightovation: International Lighting Show, Market Center, Dallas, TX, dallasmarketcenter.com JULY 2025 15-17 Casual Market Atlanta, AmericasMart, Atlanta, GA, casualmarketatlanta.com 27-31 Las Vegas Market, International Market Center, Las Vegas, NV, lasvegasmarket.com 30-Aug 2 Shifting Paradigms: Community, Technology and Climate, Tampa, FL, aiafla.org AUGUST 2025 3-5 NY Now Summer Market, Javits Center, New York, NY, nynow.com 17-19 Gather, The National Conference of ASID, Atlanta, GA, asid.org SEPTEMBER 2025 4-8 Maison&Objet Paris, Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, Paris, France, maison-objet.com 4-13 Paris Design Week, Paris, France, maison-objet.com/en/paris-design-week 9-14 Cannes Yachting Festival, Old Port and Port Canto, Cannes, France, cannesyachtingfestival.com 16-18 Dallas Design Week, Market Center, Dallas, TX, dallasmarketcenter.com 24-27 Monaco Yacht Show, Port Hercules, Monaco, monacoyachtshow.com OCTOBER 2025 12-15 Decorex, Olympia, London,…

Florida Design has always been about the work. The pages of this magazine feature the very best interior design and architecture that the Sunshine State has to offer. Ultimately, it is crucial that the people who do the work find connection with the clients for whom they are creating these glorious spaces. That one-on-one relationship is vital to establishing trust and communication between designer and client for the ultimate success of the project. This issue recognizes the winners in our third-annual Seaglass Awards, dedicated to interior design and architecture in Florida. The submissions were impressive, the winners even more so. The awards presentation at the Naples Grande Beach Resort was an incredible event and the perfect venue to recognize all that talent. I am certain more than one winner left…

Known for what it calls The New Palm Beach style (a mix of modern and historic design to create resort-like interiors), Krista + Home has been a part of South Florida’s design scene since the firm moved from New York to Palm Beach Gardens in 2010. As of May, the studio is a global entity as a result of its acquisition by Vesta Home, one of the nation’s top luxury staging brands. “Our creative DNA stays the same but now with a world-class structure to dream bigger,” says K+H cofounder Krista Watterworth Alterman. As a result of the new venture, the K+H team will now be responsible for turnkey homes for high-end clients all around the world, as well as curating a furniture collection with Vesta Home’s furnishings that will…

There was a bit of compromise when it came to choosing a look for the Palm Beach home designer Danielle Rollins shares with fiancé Tom D’Agostino and their 80-pound goldendoodle, Henry. “Tom tends to like a more edited, modern style, and I like stuff and lots of it,” says Rollins, “so the house is a blend [of our preferences] with a little West Indies touch and sentimental antiques and artwork that I’ve had for a long time.” The mix—as curated by Rollins’ discerning eye—works. The 3,368-square-foot townhome (designed by architect Michael Burrows in 1989) is marked by a “neutral, calming palette” of white, beige, blues, and browns that highlight the quality of Rollins’ antiques—treasures that include everything from grotto chairs to a British Colonial armoire that serves as a bar.…

What a scene it must have been. A century ago this year in Paris, the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts took over the Esplanade des Invalides, the quays on the left and right banks of the Seine, and the grounds of the Grand Palais and Petit Palais from April 28 to November 30. Twenty-one countries participated in the event, which was billed as an aesthetic renewal of the modern decorative arts, and, by most accounts, the birth of Art Deco. Miami Beach was one of the multiple American cities to be swept up in the principles of this movement, which would have a profound impact on the town’s aesthetics, particularly in the area we now call South Beach. The Paris exhibition’s producers intended to establish a link between…

A GEORGIA COUPLE WON THE VIEW LOTTERY when they purchased the Key Largo lot on which their home is now located. Sharing a channel on its southern border with a portion of Islamorada, the Tavernier spot is a place where sunsets are pure poetry. Poised on scenic Florida Bay, the contemporary coastal residence comprises 6,700 square feet of air-conditioned space and 2,300 square feet of outdoor grounds intentionally designed for yearlong alfresco living. To guide the design vision of their island oasis, the clients conveniently kept it local by enlisting Tim Leard, an architect with MHK Architecture and director of the firm’s Islamorada studio. “The home’s modern coastal design, with its white stucco and dark roof, creates high contrast against the crystal blue water and lush landscaping,” says Leard. “The…

RENÉE GADDIS INTERIORS The Right Mix “One of the primary design challenges in this Naples home was balancing vibrant colors with an elegant and cohesive aesthetic,” says designer Renée Gaddis. “We achieved this through thoughtful layering, combining bold patterns, custom textiles, and neutral finishes that allow each hue to shine without overwhelming the space. Playful touches, such as graphic window treatments, inject a sense of whimsy while maintaining the home’s refined style. This project is a celebration of color, proving its power to enliven and transform any space.” reneegaddis.com…

THE TASTEMAKER: Founder and principal of Hudson Park Interior Design in Naples, L.A. DeRiggi is known for his contemporary design style and various collaborations with Italian manufacturers. THE OBJECT: Revealed by Saint Laurent at Milan Design Week earlier this year, Le Fauteuil Visiteur Indochine chair is part of a collection based on sketches by legendary designer Charlotte Perriand that never went into production. Saint Laurent has now reproduced and reissued the chrome, leather, and rosewood piece on a made-to-order basis. IN HIS WORDS: “The Indochine is a meaningful tribute to the legacy of a designer who shaped modern interiors with an emphasis on both beauty and functionality,” says DeRiggi. “The chair is nod to the past that fits beautifully into how we design for life today. It would make an…

DEBORAH WECSELMAN & RALPH CHOEFF Wecselman Design | Choeff Levy Fischman Architecture + Design wecselmandesign.com; clfarchitects.com There are residential art collections and then there are museum-quality residential art collections like the one in the Boca Raton estate that fronts this edition’s cover. To showcase those precious acquisitions in the best light, the homeowners chose two professionals who had delivered for them before: interior designer Deborah Wecselman and architect Ralph Choeff. “Because we had worked with the architect and the clients on their previous residence, there was a great deal of trust,” says Wecselman. “This [allowed us] to introduce bold design elements and sculptural moments that otherwise would not have been possible in a more traditional space.” “Singular Sensation,” page 134 AUDRY SUENNEMANN & TIM LEARD Suennemann Interiors | MHK Architecture…

Contrary to popular belief, mixing business and family can yield harmonious results. When Sarah Zohar was deciding what to do with the extra 600 square feet of space in the Aventura building where her interior design studio is located, a gem of an idea emerged: a store inspired by her late mother’s love of entertaining stocked with the kind of chic home decor she and her daughter, Esther Levy, love to purchase while traveling. In late spring, Rachline Accessories at 18990 West Dixie Highway opened its doors. “Rachline was my mom’s name before she moved to the States and modernized it to Rachel,” says Zohar. “The shop is an homage to her love of cooking and entertaining for family and friends. A lot of the pieces in the store remind me…

When renovations began on the 2,000-square-foot Naples home she currently occupies, designer Judith Liegeois was armed with crucial information about what her new house would need—knowledge she gained after living in a much larger residence years before. Before plans were even drafted, she knew what rooms had to connect to ensure a proper flow, how much storage space would be needed in each of those rooms, what colors and materials served her lifestyle best, which furnishings would go where, what new pieces to purchase, and other important facts. “I wanted compound living,” says the veteran designer. “For me, that meant rooms with purpose, a true outdoor living area, comfy seating, mirrors, dining lamps, and fabrics made of cotton, linen, mohair, and bouclé.” To that end, the home’s palette, textures, style,…

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