Innholdsfortegnelse for Volume 35-4 i Florida Design – Digital Edition

Art has been the topic of choice at the Florida Design office these days. As I write this, information about Art Basel Miami Beach and Miami Art Week is arriving in our inboxes on (what seems like) an hourly basis, and plans for those seven days are being worked out. If you live in South Florida, you may have noticed the colorful banners on light poles announcing the many satellite fairs that take place every December in Miami, Wynwood, and South Beach. By all accounts, we are headed into another culture whirlwind, which is now something of a post-Thanksgiving, pre-Christmas tradition in these parts. On the heels of closing the winter 2025/2026 issue of Florida Design Miami, which focused heavily on Basel and Art Week, we jumped on this statewide…

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There’s an interesting story behind the name of At Five, a fast-expanding lighting purveyor. Per the company’s founder and creative director, Rod Ruiz, 5 p.m. is when daylight begins to shift and transform the mood of a space, preparing it for evening. The nuances of light may be up for debate, but what’s certain is the high caliber of the brands At Five offers. Among these is Ay Illuminate and its designs inspired by global cultural traditions; Grupa, which focuses on minimalist fixtures; and Zero, a Swedish brand that celebrates “timeless aesthetics” via products that champion local production. “With each detail, we aim to create an experience that harmonizes artistry with intention,” says Ruiz. “Our mission is [to provide] access to high-design lighting solutions that elevate interiors and inspire creativity.”…

One of the biggest challenges designers and architects face when working with ecoconscious homeowners is finding reliable vendors and resources to deliver genuine environmentally friendly design. Naples-based interior designers Fadia Bechara and Kira Krümm are hoping to change all that with Biohous, a new resource for home furnishings and accessories that deliver on both style and carbon footprint. What is Biohous all about? Kira Krümm: We see ourselves as a resource for the design community. We do not provide full interior design services. Instead, we partner with interior designers, architects, and developers, and our role is to complement their work by offering handcrafted, sustainable furniture and finishes that bring their ideas to life. Fadia Bechara: We don’t compete with their vision; we support it with expertise in production, materials, and…

PÉREZ ART MUSEUM MIAMI Miami-based twins Elliot and Erick Jiménez drop us into the Santeria religion with El Monte (through February 8, 2026), an exhibition that showcases the blending of influences that is common to their work. Incorporating impressionistic approaches to light, texture, and atmosphere, the brothers deliver portraits of shadow figures that remain anonymous to the viewer, mirroring the way Santeria followers hid their beliefs for years for fear of persecution. “Our work is rooted in our experiences as Cuban Americans, but it’s also about broader questions of identity, belonging, and the power of dualities,” say the brothers in a joint statement. “This show offers a view of Caribbean history shaped by that very complexity; one of dual identity, of being neither from here nor there, but navigating the…

ON A LIGHT-FILLED CORNER of Alys Beach, steps from the highly Instagrammed Turtle Bale Pedestrian Path, stands a home that feels at once retro and entirely of the moment. The new residence is a collaboration between architect Cameron Hughes and interior designer Catherine Christie-Zanghi, both of Chancey Architecture & Interior Design in Tampa. Their efforts yielded a custom home that distills the community’s crisp white aesthetic through a more cosmopolitan lens: a touch of St. Tropez, a whisper of the 1970s, and a whole lot of personality. The owners are Atlanta-based semi-retirees who wanted a place where they could gather family and friends on a regular basis. “They love to entertain and fill the house with people,” says Christie-Zanghi. “The home is joyful, layered, and full of collections that tell…

JANUARY 2026 7-11 LA Art Show, Modern + Contemporary, Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA, laartshow.com 10-13 Lightovation: International Lighting Show, Market Center, Dallas, TX, dallasmarketcenter.com 15-19 Maison&Objet, Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, Paris France, maison-objet.com/en/paris 20-23 IMM Cologne, Cologne, Germany, imm-cologne.com 28-Feb. 1 Art Palm Beach + Contemporary, Convention Center, Palm Beach, FL, artpalmbeachshow.com FEBRUARY 2026 1-3 NY Now, Winter Market, Javits Center, New York, NY, nynow.com 6-10 Ambiente, Exhibition Centre, Messe Frankfurt, Germany, ambiente.messefrankfurt.com 12-17 The Palm Beach Show | Jewelry | Art | Antiques | Design, Convention Center, Palm Beach, FL, palmbeachshow.com 13-15 Palm Beach Fine Craft Show, Convention Center, Palm Beach, FL, palmbeachfinecraft.com 17-19 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, KBIS, Convention Center, Orlando, FL, kbis.com 25-26 Naples Tables: Beautiful Purpose, Ritz-Carlton Naples Tiburon, Naples, FL, leagueclub.org MARCH…

If all works out as it should, this issue of Florida Design will hit newsstands just in time for the start of the new year. If 2025 was marked by caution and concern over project costs and outcomes, I believe that 2026 may usher in a return to optimism. The past five years have propelled the Florida market forward in ways not seen in the previous 20. Internal migration has been a key driver for markets like Martin County, Clearwater, and Naples. International investments in Miami, West Palm Beach, and Orlando continue to transform these growing cities. And, we have seen little slowdown in the flow of northern residents moving to the Sunshine State. Two recent design market pilgrimages provided some context for this tenor of idealism. First was our…

Words like “tranquil” and “serene” can’t help but come to mind upon entering the new Maiden Home showroom in the Miami Design District. The 4,400-square-foot space (at 3740 NE Second Avenue) is minimalism incarnate with an open layout of limewash and Venetian plaster walls in tonal shades of cream and beige and honed concrete floors. The store is a showplace for the American brand’s inventory of streamlined sofas, sectionals, accent chairs, daybeds, benches, ottomans, benches, and modular seating. “Our Miami flagship represents everything Maiden Home stands for—beautiful design, fine materials, and exceptional artistry—and pays tribute to Miami’s coastal landscape,” says Nidhi Kapur, the brand’s founder and CEO. “We are excited to bring our clients a new way to experience our world in a city we love.” maidenhome.com DESIGN AGENDA New…

Although Tomaso Albertini has been living in Naples for two years, his artistic sensibilities keep him in a New York state of mind. After all, it was in Manhattan where the idea of creating colorful swirling compositions from triangular pieces of cardboard first came to him. Collecting this all-important building block for his multidimensional paintings was a snap because the recycling bins outside the bodegas that proliferate NYC and its boroughs were virtually everywhere. “So many galleries ask me to move to another medium, but I cannot; cardboard is an essential part of my background,” he says. “The material is super personal for me because no one else is using it the same way I am.” In Albertini’s hands, cardboard is molded into three-dimensional sculptures that he then paints as…

Tackling the design of the Palm Beach Gardens home she shares with her husband and sons wasn’t exactly a breeze for Amy Lee McArdle, but she persevered and emerged victorious with a residence that nods to Korean design principles with a timeless, modern aesthetic and just the right dose of French flair. Many designers struggle with all the possibilities and decisions that come with designing one’s own home. Was that the case for you? It was a challenge. I typically make decisions quickly for clients, but with my own home I second-guessed everything. I redesigned the kitchen 12 times! It was humbling and emotional because every choice felt personal. What was your overall intent with the design? To create a home that would feel modern yet timeless, warm rather than…

AVRA JAIN and Danié Gomez-Ortigoza live a colorful life in Miami—both literally and figuratively. A Mexican American multimedia artist, Gomez-Ortigoza’s perceptive and worldly eye shapes her artistic pursuits, including her ongoing series Journey of a Braid, a project with rituals exploring hair as a social construct. A California native, Jain is the co-founder of the Vagabond Group, one of the city’s leading property developers, where her main focus is on restoring Miami Modern (MiMO) properties (from old motels to office buildings) along the Biscayne Corridor. Not surprisingly, when the couple began looking for a new residence, they started with the waterside high-rises alongside Biscayne Boulevard and eventually landed at Palm Bay Towers, just north of the Miami Design District. The innovative structure from the Shulman + Associates architectural firm was…

WHEN LAWRENCE AND LINDA REEVE moved to Vero Beach from Miami in 1986, it was primarily so they’d have a home dock where they could park their boat after spending months at sea. Access to the Fort Pierce Inlet was vital in preparing for those trips, which became an annual routine with their daughter, whom they schooled onboard as they sailed through the Caribbean and up the East Coast to Maine and Canada. During these nautical treks, the family amassed an extraordinary collection of purple sea fans, fossilized sea urchins, and Bahamian pink queen conch shells, and after years of travel, their home became a reliquary for this memorabilia, reflecting their love of sailing, history, and adventure. “We collected treasures from every journey, and they all hold wonderful memories,” says…

ANGEL SANCHEZ & CHRISTOPHER COLEMAN Sanchez Coleman Studio, Miami, FL “True Colors,” page 146 When an art-loving couple called on designers Angel Sanchez and Christopher Coleman for design help with their new condo residence (on this edition’s cover), the two tastemakers knew they were in for a colorful adventure. “It was a project that developed very organically and fluidly,” says Sanchez. “We knew beforehand that their art and some special pieces would be the protagonists. Apart from that, the rest was a blank canvas to organize spaces, experiment with colors, and create unity while maintaining the free spirit of the owners.” The end result is a space defined by bold shades of green, purple, and red, and saturated with intriguing paintings and photography. sanchezcolemanstudio.com CATHERINE CHRISTIE-ZANGHI Chancey Interior Design, Tampa,…

In a time defined by digital noise, the presence of art in our daily lives offers a crucial anchor—a quiet, constant dialogue that transcends the purely decorative. It is not merely about acquisition but about the conscious curation of a personal environment, transforming a house into a home rich with intent and identity. The following spaces prove that living with art is an ongoing education in aesthetics and emotion.…

WHEN PARENTHOOD set in for a Miami couple, the urge to move closer to family took over. Before long, they decided on Hyde Park in the wife’s native Tampa, a neighborhood known for its tree-lined streets, timeless appeal, and sense of community. During their house hunt, the couple’s keen eye for design and architecture eventually led them to purchase a 1927 Mediterranean-style home and commit to an ambitious restoration. “The property had been renovated 10 years prior but still needed some thoughtful updates to achieve the open-concept lifestyle the clients envisioned,” says interior designer Shannon Lazic, owner of Steele Street Studios, who, along with her partner, Blair Kersenbrock, were hired by the couple to implement a complete overhaul. “We collaborated with the homeowners to refine the existing layout, opening the…

PONTE VEDRA BEACH DESIGNER Kendall Dennis has made a name for herself in northeastern Florida for refined and sophisticated interiors that reflect those who live in them. That reputation is what attracted a couple of gregarious empty-nesters to call on her services after building a 10,900-square-foot house in Jacksonville. “They envisioned a home that would be both formal and livable, a serene retreat for everyday life with a beautiful backdrop for entertaining,” says Dennis. “They wanted spaces where adult children and grandchildren could gather comfortably and where hosting wine dinners and intimate parties would feel natural and refined.” Together with project manager Becky Skuse, Dennis set out to deliver an elegant, yet timeless residence thoughtfully tailored for modern living. “We drew from traditional forms and classic details, pairing them with…

Florida Design Editor-in-Chief Luis R. Rigual hosted a fall networking luncheon at the new Cornerstone showroom in West Palm Beach with select clients and friends of the magazine. The gathering was a chance for guests to mingle and discuss their respective industries as Rigual informed them of FD’s upcoming editorial initiatives.…