Innholdsfortegnelse for Volume 33-3 i Florida Design – Digital Edition

It inspires. It energizes. It invokes. Color is the most powerful tool in an interior designer’s arsenal. As tasteful as they are, neutrals reveal nothing about a homeowner. Yet, a breakfast nook saturated in sunburst yellow, a crimson-red living room in the style of Diana Vreeland, or a master suite in varying shades of purple can speak volumes. For a state that doesn’t like to follow rules, Florida is rather demure when it comes to shades. Perhaps it’s because we like to let our water views and lush green gardens do the talking. There are plenty of pros, however, who dare to get fearless with paint, art, and textures as long as their intrepid clients go along for the ride. It’s with these individuals in mind that we decided to…

SUBSCRIPTIONS To subscribe or purchase available past issues of the magazine, please call 800.308.7346 or order online at floridadesign.com. ADVERTISING INFORMATION If you are interested in advertising in Florida Design or any of our ancillary publications, contact advertising sales at 561.472.1901. Targeted to buyers of high-end furniture and other luxury goods, Florida Design is distributed throughout Florida, the United States, and worldwide. EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS Designers, architects, developers, builders, and homeowners are invited to submit photography of their designs for editorial consideration. For information, call the editorial department at 561.472.2217. REACH OUT! Do you know artists, architects, or designers we should feature in an upcoming issue of Florida Design? Email us and let us know via fdeditorial@floridadesign.com. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: @floridadesign Facebook: @FLDesignMag…

In October 2022, designer Chelsea Lane purchased a 3,500-square-foot building at 5710 W. Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach and her new adventure in design began. Nearly a year to the day, Lane is a newly minted showroom owner with the recent debut of Chelsea Lane & Co. Specializing in wallcoverings and textiles, the space offers the latest collections from leading companies such as Phillip Jeffries and Schumacher, as well as from smaller artisan brands Lane has come across throughout her 20-year career in interior design. The showroom also serves as a studio where customers can become acquainted with Lane’s various services, which ranges from conception-to-completion commissions to one-on-one consultations about everything from custom drapery to window treatments. An on-site boutique offers candles, artwork, pillows, and select furniture and accessories.…

Proving there’s apparently nothing she can’t do, designer Kelly Wearstler has partnered with the Belgian homeware brand Serax for her foray into tabletop. Comprising two main lines, Zuma and Dune, the pieces are characterized by abstract motifs and unexpected juxtapositions of materials. In Zuma, Wearstler plays with futuristic three-dimensional grids and ancient glassware motifs for a perfect balance between technology and handcraft. Dune offers a refined take on ancient Greek pottery with two-tone finishes of matte and high-gloss ceramics that enhance the sculptural crests and ridges on dishes and platters. From wine glasses to flatware, the collection covers it all. kellywearstler.com SPECIAL OCCASION Anima Domus has plenty to celebrate as it enters its twenty-fifth year of operation. This fall, the South Florida-based retailer of top-tier Italian furniture is commemorating the…

OCTOBER 2023 8-11 Decorex, Olympia London, UK, decorex.com 10-15 PAD London Design + Art, Berkeley Square, London, UK, padesignart.com 14-18 High Point Fall Market, International Home Furnishings Center, High Point, NC highpointmarket.org 17-22 Design Miami/Paris, L’hotel de Maisons, Paris, France, designmiami.com 25-29 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Fort Lauderdale, FL, flibs.com NOVEMBER 2023 3-5 Art San Diego, Convention Center, San Diego, CA, redwoodartgroup.com 9-13 Salon Art + Design, Park Avenue Armory, New York, NY, thesalonny.com 15 Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club Designer Bash, Doubles Club, New York, NY, kipsbay.org 20 Maris Raffa Experience, New World Center, Miami, FL, marisraffaexperience.com DECEMBER 2023 5-10 Art Miami, One Herald Plaza, Miami, FL, artmiami.com 5-10 Context, One Herald Plaza, Miami, FL, contextartmiami.com 6-10 Aqua, Aqua Hotel, Collins Ave, Miami, Beach, FL, aquaartmiami.com 6-10…

Florida is unique and almost always in the news. This can be a double-edged sword, especially when times are good. You see, our state has a history of getting ahead of itself during periods of expansion. Too much speculation, too much risk, you know the drill. The last three years have been particularly positive for these shores and, based on recent real estate headlines alone, the roll forward continues. Will this time be different? One has only to look at the recent developments along our coasts to find a clue or two about our future. As Floridians continue to reach for the sky with more condo and apartment living, they are doing so from locations that previously hosted developed property at ground level. Instead of green-fielding new development, Florida is…

FLORIDA DESIGN IS EXPANDING. In October 2023, Florida Design will release its latest edition, Florida Design Sarasota, a new title dedicated to the best of design in this thriving city and nearby surrounding areas on the Gulf Coast. The publication will reach a sophisticated audience of buyers of upscale home furnishings, high-end real estate, luxury products, and design services. On the slate for our Inaugural Issue: Feature Homes: Residential showplaces by Sarasota’s top design talents Architecture: Sarasota Modern and its legacy 83 years later Buzz: News and trends from the world of design in Sarasota and beyond Resources: The city’s newest showrooms Details: New textile patterns, bold lighting, fall accents, patio panache, and much more Real Estate: Downtown Sarasota’s high-rise renaissance Alfresco: Design for the great outdoors Covet: Designers’ favorite…

Billy Baldwin, Dorothy Draper, and Mario Buatta couldn’t be wrong. These maximalist masters of interior design embraced palette because they knew what it could do. In décor, nothing arouses, inspires, and invokes quite like color, and in the following pages, we present a showcase of hue, shade, and tone throughout Florida.…

It’s a fact of progress: The older the structure, the more multifaceted its history. As Father Time marches on, so too does the need for reimaginations—the most successful of which strike a balance between honoring a building’s origins and shepherding it into a new life. Such is the case at Hotel Saint Vincent, a boutique property in New Orleans’ Lower Garden District that got its start as an orphanage. Irish immigrant Margaret Haughery (a beloved philanthropist immortalized in a statue of Italian marble at the corner of Prytania and Clio streets) founded The Saint Vincent’s Infant Asylum in 1861. Fast-forward 160 years when MML Hospitality resurrected the building and debuted the hotel in June 2021. From the red brick to the wrought iron, many of the original exterior architectural flourishes…

DUBBED THE HEART OF FLORIDA for its proximity to Orlando, Tampa Bay, and the Gulf Coast beaches, San Antonio (or San Ann as the locals call it) attracts many residents with its rolling hills and rustic, small-town feel. This charming locale has retained its historical ties to the cattle and citrus industries while balancing a respectful vision of growth. Dr. Chet Taylor and his wife, Becky, were both born and raised in the neighboring town of Dade City, and Dr. Taylor has been practicing veterinary medicine in the area for more than 35 years. Upon selling their previous house, they purchased a property as an interim residence while they build their “forever home” just a block away on Lake Jovita. “We have raised our four children here,” says Becky, “so…

THE TASTEMAKER: As the head of Design Solutions in Miami, Luciana Fragali is the lead talent behind more than 400 high-end residential projects in South Florida, Los Angeles, New York, and her native Brazil. THE OBJECT: Part of a collaboration between the Kelly Wearstler Studio and exotic stone purveyor Arca, the Nudo Sofa is a 3D-rendered sculpture made of marble and finessed by master craftsmen to echo the fluid movement of interconnected yarns. IN HER WORDS: “I first encountered this piece at the Arca showroom in Miami during an Art Basel event in 2022 and it has always stayed with me,” says Fragali. “The Nudo offers such an elaborate and creative use of marble that it blurs the line between furniture and sculpture.” ds-miami.com; kellywearstler.com…

ALISON BAKER Alison Baker Interior Design  “Singular Sensation,” page 172 Homeowners in Alys Beach tend to gravitate toward styles that reflect the town’s New Urbanism mindset, but that’s not what Alison Baker was tasked with when she tackled the residence that graces our cover. The designer was asked to come up with a vacation retreat with Mediterranean and Moroccan influences that would stand out from others in the area. She delivered in a big way by finding inspiration in the clients’ art collection. “There’s connection everywhere in this home,” says the designer. “That way, it’s not busy for the eye.” HEATHER WEISZ & LISA HYNES HW Interiors  “Zen Spirit,” page 182 “This was truly a dream come true,” says designer Lisa Hynes about the project she shares with us in…

THE BACKSTORY Named for the ancient Japanese ritual of rope bondage, which has evolved from an erotic practice to a form of body relaxation, as well as an artistic technique, the Shibari cabinet is a poetic exploration of all that. “This journey commenced several years ago when I embarked on a daily practice of Gaga dance,” says creator Hagit Pincovici. “Through this dance form, I developed a profound awareness of the body, its contours, its motion, and, consequently, an appreciation for our sensuality.” THE PROCESS The piece begins with a stainless-steel framework resembling a ribcage. A substantial block of travertine is then carved to make a layer of “skin” that envelops said framework. The interior is lined with leather to give it a continuous space for the various compartments. The…

Reinforcing the notion that the home should be our sanctuary, the new Weekender Collection from Universal Furniture channels the relaxation and sense of retreat we tend to feel on Saturday and Sunday to every day of the week. The line’s more than 80 new designs cover the bedroom, living room, dining room, kitchen, and office, and are marked by warm woods, purposely aged finishes, and an abundance of rattan and bouclé, as well as a palette that nods to blues and whites. Selections are expected in showrooms in late October or early November. universalfurniture.com TAKING FLIGHT Inspired by the kinetic wings on the Milwaukee Art Museum designed by architect Santiago Calatrava, Eurofase’s Seraph lighting collection was revealed to much acclaim earlier this year. Now, the brand has expanded the line…

What is your overall approach to color in any interior design commission? First, we have to make sure the strength of color is one that the client can happily live with. Then, the colors chosen have to complement one another, both in value and balance. Just like proportions affect furnishings, the same theory applies to color. Do you find that many homeowners are apprehensive about color? I haven’t found that to be the case with ours. Their choice of art usually leads the way when it comes to the color selections inside their homes. In terms of palette, what are your Florida clients asking for these days? Green in different shades. I particularly love using beautiful greens with white for a crisp, clean look. And I also love the moody…

“EXCLUSIVE” IS A WORD OFTEN USED to describe Alys Beach, a walkable and private community on the Panhandle that has been gaining popularity since development began there in earnest in 2004. But it was the term “singularity” that was top of mind for Georgia-based interior designer Alison Baker when it came to tackling a home-away-from-home there for her longtime clients and their family. “The name of the house, Ocho Locos, says it all,” says the homeowner. “It’s named for our eight crazies, our children, and it reflects the intentional design of the house to accommodate them all, and to provide a space for everyone to mix, mingle, and have fun.” While the owners wanted the living spaces of the 10,000-square-foot lakefront property, created by Grayton Beach architect Braulio Casas, to…