Florida Design – Digital Edition Volume 27-1

WHEN READERS WANT TO BUY home and design-related products, Florida Design qualifies as having a sincere interest in the state with content that inspires readers, both nationally and internationally, to purchase locally. In Florida Design, we take pride in offering a glimpse of different styles around the state. From the southern charm found in North Florida, Mediterranean Mizner style in Palm Beach and the understated elegance on the Gulf Coast, to Miami modern and Key West chic ... Florida has it all. An eclectic and cosmopolitan mix of affluent residents and international visitors, along with our year-round tropical weather, makes our state the most innovative locale for all things design — a combination that is hard to beat. We hope you enjoy this issue as we invite readers to take…

WHEN PLANNING THE NEW design of a home, sometimes the placement of color just may be the most important aspect. The pinks, purples and reds of flowering shrubs, the brilliant blues of sparkling waters and the bright greens of perfect landscaping — these are the colors of spring. Designer Marc Thee joined forces with Affiniti Architects to reveal the beauty of nature in the contemporary design of a new 12,500-square-foot “Billionaire’s Row” house on the exclusive island of Palm Beach. The architects approach was to style the home with clean lines and timeless detailing, while the designer brought warmth to the project by mixing elements found in nature with vibrant splashes of color, including soft ocean blues and subtle shades of green. Vivid color, interesting textile and the exotic fashion…

jiun ho From renown designer Jiun Ho’s collection, the refined “Aomori Bed” recreates a Japanese dreamscape with African undertones and is constructed of rift-sawn oak in ashen with four posts forged of golden bronze. 415/437-2284 paris déco off Featured at the recent 2017 Paris Déco Off, the shapely “Ilot” cocktail table, designed by Sybille de Margerie, is comprised of Zebrano gray wood, red lacquer and brushed brass. www.sybilledemargerie.com designing cousins HGTV’s popular designing duo, cousins Anthony Carrino and John Colaneri, will make their South Florida debut at the Fort Lauderdale Home Design and Remodeling Show, Memorial Day Weekend, May 26-29, 2017 at the Broward County Convention Center. 305/667-9299 romancing the stone Top automotive stunt driver turned jewelry designer, Doriana Richman’s Stone Symbol Jewelry is inspired by ancient secret symbols. Shown,…

Contemporary designs stylishly combine with traditional inspirations in today’s avant-garde decor as expressive forms and materials speak for themselves at High Point each April and then again in October. With the latest colors, shapes and materials, High Point has its finger on the pulse of global design as exhibitors offer a wealth of new ideas, inspiration and impressions. For additional information, visit www.highpointmarket.org.…

Gearing up to be the focus of international attention, all eyes are on the “must-see” 56th edition of the Salone del Mobile.Milano hosted at the Milan Fairgrounds, Rho, from April 4-9, 2017. Every year, designers and connoisseurs alike gather at this global benchmark, where culture meets contemporary design. Exhibitors capture the imagination with a diverse selection of more than 200 displays from well over 160 countries. For more information about the show, visit www.salonemilano.it.…

Galleries of 20th-century and contemporary design meet once again for Paris Art + Design from March 22-26, 2017. A “must-see” event for art and design aficionados and collectors, PAD has been reinventing the notion of eclecticism with every edition evolving to create an unprecedented dialogue between modern art and design. For information, visit www.pad-fairs.com.?…