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.

This modern home designed by Michael Wolk is located directly on Miami Beach. The open, double-height living room takes advantage of the enviable ocean views and highlights the owner’s impressive art collection.

Photography by Troy Campbell
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
In this grand Vero Beach living room, design firm Gauthier~Stacy Inc. used linen fabrics and a sisal rug to relax the formality of the classical architecture. The window was left without drapery to allow natural light to stream in.

Photography by Sam Gray
Morrissey Saypol Interiors gave this vacation home on North Palm Beach a Scandinavian-inspired look that feels modern yet zen with bright artwork and a soothing color palette of soft blue, oatmeal and cream.

Photography by Morrissey Saypol Interiors
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
Designer Lisa Michael Interiors used textured, natural materials and coastal-inspired furnishings to create a sense of casual luxury in the redesign of this Miami cottage.

Photography by Jessica Glynn
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
This open, modern Miami Beach home designed by Dunagan Diverio Design Group balances elegance with raw natural accents for a refined look with a subtle tropical feel.

Photography by Paul Stoppi
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
Boston-based LDa Architecture & Interiors used contemporary furnishings and vibrant color accents to update this beachfront vacation condo in Miami.

Photographer by Greg Premru