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Design

Architect Joins Sarasota Firm

Steve Isaacson recently joined the Sarasota office of Carlson Studio Architecture, which also has an office in Seattle, as a senior architect.

03/13/2018 By Staff

Style

Bradenton Interior Design Company Wins Award

Bradenton’s Orange Moon Interiors was recently awarded a 2018 'Best of Design' by Houzz, a home remodeling website.

03/02/2018 By Staff

Heat Index

Trend Report: Ultraviolet

Here's how to incorporate the Color of the Year into your home and closet.

02/28/2018 By Heather Dunhill

Exit Interview

14 Amazing Objects in the Ca d'Zan Mansion

Outgoing curator Ron McCarthy shares his favorite parts of the Ringlings' Italianate home.

02/28/2018 By Ilene Denton

Only in Sarasota

Only in Sarasota: Rae House, Siesta Key

Illustrator John Pirman sketches a restored Sarasota School of Architecture house on Siesta Key.

02/28/2018 Illustrations by John Pirman

Environment

Nature Center Earns 'Zero Net Energy' Certification

The design for the Sarasota Audubon Society Nature Center was recently recognized by the New Buildings Institute.

02/21/2018 By Staff

One Cool Pool

Anna Maria Residence Nominated for Mies Crown Hall Prize

Designed by Halflants + Pichette, the home was featured on the cover of Sarasota Magazine last October.

02/19/2018 By Ilene Denton

Design

Sarasota Company Completes Interior Design for New Aruba Condos

Sarasota's Abitar Furnishings recently completed the interior design and furnishing of five new condominiums at Aruba's Costa Linda Beach Resort.

01/30/2018 By Staff

Take It Outside

Three Gorgeous Outdoor Kitchens

These spaces are bigger, bolder and better than ever.

01/25/2018 By Ilene Denton

Red Brigade

Trend Report: Red

This powerful pigment will add a notice-me-now element in more ways than just your wardrobe.

01/25/2018 By Heather Dunhill

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Sneak Preview

Winning Looks from the Jewels on the Bay Designer Showhouse

The Showhouse, in Granada Park, is Jan. 21-Feb. 18.

01/23/2018 By Ilene Denton

Design Trends

What’s New in Interior Design in 2018

“We’re back to embracing the natural beauty of things,” says Ashton Woods’ national director of design studios.

01/22/2018 By Ilene Denton

Sneak Preview

A Conversation on Historic Preservation, Brooks + Scarpa is Focus of New CFAS Exhibit, Stock Signature Homes’ Lakewood Ranch Tour

Upcoming architecture and real estate events.

01/22/2018 By Ilene Denton

Sneak Preview

Jewels on the Bay Designer Showhouse Makes Over Two Granada Park Homes

The annual interior design extravaganza is Jan. 21-Feb. 18.

01/09/2018 By Ilene Denton

Days of Heaven

Home Tour: A Dream Retreat on Jewfish Key

A dream retreat on Jewfish Key provides blissful family weekends.

12/27/2017 By Ilene Denton

The Velvet Touch

Trend Report: Velvet

What could be more luxe than velvet?

12/27/2017 By Heather Dunhill

Interior Design Awards

See the Best Living/Great Room Entries in Our 2017 Interior Design Awards Contest

Winning looks from area design professionals.

12/14/2017 By Ilene Denton

This Old House

The Ringling Museum Plans Improvements to John and Mable’s Ca d’Zan

A new roof and restoration of the historic reflecting pool are among the upgrades.

12/14/2017 By Ilene Denton

Holiday Cheer

White House Decorator Coleen Christian Burke Will Speak at Selby Gardens Next Week

Coleen Christian Burke shares behind-the-scenes stories of all the "blood, sweat and glitter" involved in decorating the White House for the holidays.

12/01/2017 By Megan McDonald

Ask the Expert

Panicked about Picking Paint Colors?

Benjamin Moore color and design expert Andrea Magno offers easy-to-follow advice.

11/29/2017 By Ilene Denton

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