Florida Design – Digital Edition Volume 26-3

FLORIDA’S COSMOPOLITAN MIX of affluent residents and international visitors makes our state the most innovative locale for all things design. This is welcome news to the design and home furnishings industries as buyers worldwide are flocking to Florida for our tropical weather and reasonable prices — a combination that’s hard to beat. Our goal is to reach buyers of fine furnishings and luxury goods via Florida Design, social media and The Best of Florida Design Sourcebook. As always, the new sourcebook edition will be available digitally, and in softcover and hardcover versions to reach as many readers as possible. We hope you enjoy this issue of Florida Design as we begin previewing the seasonal “must-see” events that draw many of the world’s most affluent people to the international art and boat shows…

WHETHER IT BE A RELAXING tropical retreat, a seasonal condo or a primary residence, any home can feel as if one has just escaped to a private vacation getaway. In this issue of Florida Design we travel the state to explore homes, where designers, architects and builders demonstrate that a relaxed, casual setting can work alongside both contemporary and classic motifs. Biscayne Bay sets the scene for an 11,500-square-foot manse overlooking the downtown Miami skyline, the Port of Miami and the Intracoastal Waterway. Architect Ralph Choeff and interior designer Charlotte Dunagan set the tone for this waterfront masterpiece styled with a mid-century modern footprint and tropical touches. Just up the coast, builder Christopher Burton created his own 6,000-square-foot dream home in Indialantic, Fla., a barrier island between the Indian River and the Atlantic…

new porsche 718 cayman Enjoy a ride in the Porsche’s new 718 Cayman S, a sporty curve-hugging coupe with distinctive edges and clearly defined formal contours. Its powerful 2.5-liter turbocharged engine produces 350 hp, propelling it from 0-60 in just 4.4 seconds. www.bramanporsche.com claire danes hosts Hosted by actress Claire Danes, ART21’s Art In The Twenty-First Century, returning to PBS with episodes that portray 16 influential artists, is set to air on Sept. 16, 2016 and Sept. 23, 2016. Shown is featured artist Daniel Gordon’s, Summer Fruit. www.pbs.org/art21 scavolini From renowned Italian kitchen brand Scavolini, “Foodshelf,” a multifunctional unit created by French designer Ora-Ïto, is the innovative response to contemporary home design solutions in which the kitchen and living area become more fluid and their characteristics tend to merge. Coral Gables, 305/441-0692 color walsh From beach homes…

Fresh colors, stunning patterns and finishes, and eye-catching shapes and swirls create visual interest in styling themes at High Point each April and again in October. Vibrant bold hues, polished metals, gold tones and an emphasis on simplicity with decorative details exude elegance and inspiration. The spirit of this year’s fall market is alive and thriving as global design manufacturers gather to reveal the latest in trends for furniture, lighting, accessories and textiles. For additional information, call 800/874-6492.…

Inspired by South Florida’s vibrant art scene, Spectrum Miami plays host to a slate of global artists, studios and gallery owners from across the U.S. and around the world for a five-day fine art experience from Nov. 30-Dec. 4, 2016 in the Arts & Entertainment District — an emerging urban enclave that connects the Wynwood Arts District and Design District to Downtown Miami. CEO of Redwood Media Group, Eric Smith brings together international art collectors, dealers and curators at Spectrum Miami with its 2016 theme of ELEVATE: Heightening your senses at the hub of the art world. For information, visit www.spectrum-miami.com.…

Forget springtime in Paris, this September promises to be the best time of the year for lovers of art and antiques. On a warm summer’s day in a majestic setting of galleries, pavilions, gardens and fountains, global designers, collectors and aficionados of fine art and antiques, as well as the international elite descend upon one of the most glamorous sanctuaries of art and antiques — the 28th Biennale des Antiquaires, hosted from Sept. 10-18, 2016 at the renowned Grand Palais in Paris. A red-letter rendezvous that celebrates centuries of the most exceptional objects, furniture and art, the Biennale des Antiquaires is set to evolve into an annual event beginning in 2017. For additional information, visit www.biennale-paris.com.…