Chic, Sunny Florida Homes

From a bright and trendy Miami condo to a sun-filled traditional estate in Vero Beach, these homes will have you wishing for warmer weather. Florida is hot right now (quite literally) and designers in the Sunshine State are busier than ever. See how some of our favorite design pros in the country create warm and inviting spaces that feel both tropical and top-notch.

In this Miami guest house designed by Amy Lau, the owners’ contemporary art collection is paired with vintage Italian furnishings. The white walls, floors and ceiling create a crisp backdrop that elevates the art and furniture and feels soothing against the city’s sultry weather.

Photography by Melanie Acevedo
Design firm Taylor & Taylor updated this two-story cottage on Sunset Key, a private island south of Key West, with a high-design look that fits with the coastal setting but doesn’t feel like a typical beach home.

Photography by Deborah Whitlaw Llewellyn
JMA Interior Design created a refreshing, modern look in the living room of this home on Hobe Sound. Benjamin Moore’s Chantilly Lace complements the floor-to-ceiling windows and creates a clean backdrop for the furniture, which includes a Thayer Coggin sofa, Lee Industries ottoman and vintage tables. A shag rug adds a soft, family-friendly touch.

Photography by Brantley Photography
A graphic wall creates a dynamic backdrop to this modernist family room designed by mr. alex TATE

Photographer by Deckor
Dorothee Junkin of DJDS co-designed the custom light fixture that is the center of the formal living room in this Vero Beach home. She complemented the eye-catching piece with soft taupes, glossy black accents and spice-colored tones.

Photography by William Waldron
For the living room of this Fort Lauderdale home on the Intracoastal Waterway, designer Annie Santulli used transitional and modern furnishings, rich textures and simple colors to enhance the room’s beautiful architecture and create an elegant feel.

Photography by Robert Brantley
Designer Gil Walsh used a bright white backdrop and a natural rug to let bold artwork and colorful textiles shine in this airy home in North Palm Beach.

Photography by Kim Sargent
This colorful, sunny home in Tampa was designed by Crespo Design Group. The room space features a custom Italian sofa and bright roman shades in a zig zag fabric from Schumacher.

Photography by Fast Pix
This home on the Gulf Coast was designed by Suzanne Lovell with entertaining in mind. Custom Venetian Terrazzo flooring is perfect for the beachside location and complements the home’s striking furniture and artwork.

Photography by Max Kim-Bee