Design & Real Estate

Island Oasis

This breathtaking waterfront estate situated on exlusive Harbor Drive in Key Biscayne features 1.5 acres of sprawling gardens, wide-open spaces, alluring interiors and winding water enclaves throughout.

Insider Talk

Real estate moguls often have personalities as large as the projects they invest in and the developments they produce. The following are their thought-provoking, insightful and occasionally humorous outspoken words.

French Touch

Elegance resides on this oversized corner lot located on a secluded street mere seconds from Harbor Drive. This immaculate white residence features a manicured garden with topiaries reminiscence of magnificent Marie Antoinette a la Versailles.

Amazing Amenities

Location is still key when it comes to buying residential real estate, but outstanding building amenities are fast becoming an equally essential consideration for affluent buyers. Oceana Key Biscayne has both.

Smart Renovations

We all want to believe we’ll get back every penny we put into our homes in upgrades so we don’t have to rationalize the cost. Luckily, the Remodeling Impact Report provides a more realistic perspective.

Endless Options

Porcelain tiles, natural stone, mosaics, granite, marble, porcelain, quartz, limestone and onyx slabs are the favorite choices of designers, architects, homebuilders and homeowners. Iberia Tiles knows this and is ready with an extensive, high-quality selection for every taste.

Phenomenal Interiors

Interiors By Steven G. started in the den of his home 33 years ago. In the ensuing decades, it has evolved into an impressive organization of 70 strong, with a 100,000-sq.-ft. main headquarters in Pompano Beach and a luxury boutique showroom in Sunny Isles…and the firm is still growing.

Modern Paradise

This exquisite new high-end contemporary home in the heart of Key Biscayne on Glenridge Road was designed by Praxis Studio and features superior custom-designed spaces inside and out.

Haute House

The top hotels once took their cues from wealthy homes. Today, upscale homes take design ideas from lavish tourist destinations, often featuring the same beautiful yet durable materials, such as Rosa Gres tiles.

Conversation Pieces

For over 30 years, Art Of Old India has showcased some of the world’s most exotic imports including roofs of old temples that are now beautiful pieces of wall art and hand-carved polychrome animals on wood that adorn forts and palaces.

Admiring Auberge

Stay home or go out? That’ll be a tough decision at Auberge Miami. The 60-story Arquitectonica-designed tower will feature a slew of impressive on-site amenities at a prime Downtown Miami location.

Superior Living

When it comes to residential real estate in paradise, it doesn’t get any better than this sophisticated condo at Ocean Club’s Lake Villa One in Key Biscayne.

Maximizing Midtown

Visionary developers Jorge Perez and Gil Dezer, groundbreaking hotelier Sam Nazarin and design genius David Rockwell recently joined forces to create a unique development that has “everything you need, nothing you don’t.” The result is Hyde Midtown.

Maturing Miami

Ever wonder exactly what all the construction cranes dotting the sky across the water in Downtown mean to the overall South Florida economy and our property values? Read on to find out.

Sky-high dreams

A spacious condo in The Ocean Club’s coveted Lake Tower is sure to welcome you home day in and day out with a breathtaking view and world-class amenities.

Future Illuminated

When the decision comes to buying or selling real estate, there’s always the question: furnished or un-furnished?

Fairytale Listings

While it’s important to show a house that’s clean, bright and uncluttered, taking the next step to properly stage a home for sale will get it in and out of the market faster at a higher price.

Floor forté

Aged wine and spirits barrels contain some of the most beautiful and highly prized woods. Unfortunately, the curved nature of the planks used to mean that beauty could never be used on floors and walls. Until now.

Luxury Living

The Ocean Club’s Club Tower Two Unit 901 is one of the most coveted addresess on Key Biscayne, and now it can be yours to call home.

New Ideas

Picking patterns, choosing furniture and spotting cutting-edge design styles that suit you can easily become overwhelming. Luckily, El Dorado Furniture simplifies the process by showcasing the latest trends all year round.

High Life

Stepping onto one of penthouses balconies at Oceana Key Biscayne is to view white-sand beaches and pristine ocean, feel the fresh sea breezes and be truly on top of the world.

SUN, SURF & SOCIETY

With a lyrical list of amenities and elegant, arresting architecture, Hyde Beach House promises to be one of the premier coastal condominium complexes in South Florida.

Open Spaces

This one-of-a-kind apartment that looks and feels like living in a house is just steps away from the beach and ocean. It has a huge terrace with a private pool, private Jacuzzi and a separate and magnificent guest house.

Harmonious Surrounds

You don’t have to have a degree in interior design to have an eye for putting spaces together. You also don’t have to be in the market to sell your house in order to have it “staged”— because at the end of the day, your house should be a personal reflection of you.

GLAMOROUS GRASSES

Even in a seller’s market, curb-appeal is king. Below are some quick and quirky ways to gild your garden and liven up your lawn.

Even Ritz-ier

Word of the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne’s 15th Anniversary and the exciting re-imagining of Cioppino Restaurant and the guestrooms, suites and residences has been buzzing around the island for months. Here’s a preview.

Dream Builders

Miami is thronged with titans of the development industry. But where do such powerhouses come from? Meet ROVR Development, a heavyweight in the making.

See The Light

The story of a business is more than a dreary accounting of facts and figures — it’s also the story of the places in which they thrive. Witness the history of Miami through the lens of Farrey’s Lighting + Bath.

Life On Top

A breathtaking high floor condo at The Ocean Club offers all the lavish luxuries you’d expect of Key Biscayne living, including a spacious floor plan and spectacular views of the ocean, beach, bay and city lights from every angle.

Let ThE Light In!

This sunshine-filled beachfront corner penthouse at Club Tower One at Ocean Club Key Biscayne features sweeping views of the beach, ocean, bay, South Beach, Downtown, Coconut Grove & Coral Gables.

Artful Architecture

The brainchild of master Miami architect Max Strang, The Fairchild Coconut Grove’s upcoming exteriors will add an elegant and understated ambience to an already alluring area.

Exquisite Estates

Ready to review some of Key Biscayne’s choicest real estate? Collected below are 3 top listings that would be perfect to add to any residential portfolio.

Design, Redefined

Ever endeavoring to satisfy their clientele, ultra-luxury boutique condominium Palazzo Del Sol on Fisher Island debuts 3 delightfully designed move-in options.

Beleza, Redefined

Offering a diverse array of sinuous and sensual design pieces in pleasingly rustic mediums, Brazil-born Ovoo may be the next greatest thing to hit the Miami Design District.

Sky’s The Limit

With amazing open ocean views from every angle, inside and out, this Mashta Island waterfront estate is the type of home dreams are made of.

Modern Marvel

Completed in 2016 and designed by Marta Zubillaga of Zubillaga Design, this adjusted 4,553 sq. ft. ultramodern home — with an overall area of 7,690 sq. ft. — is located in the heart of Key Biscayne.

Crafty Cabinetry

Servicing North America for an even half-century, Downsview Kitchens is a one-stop spot for the finest in kitchen cabinetry.

Island Life

Interested in living on the island? Or maybe you’re already a Key Rat looking to expand your peninsular portfolio? Whatever the reason, we’ve gathered some of the hottest properties in the village from some of the island’s top producers.

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Culinary Excellence

Savor the essence of world-class cuisine at Toscana Mare in The Towers at Key Biscayne, an oasis of serenity for those seeking the finest in Italian and Mediterranean dishes.

Catalysts Of Change

When it comes to contributing time, skills, and resources, this year’s Angels Among Us consistently prioritize philanthropic efforts with a mindset of giving. Get acquainted with some of the island’s most generous residents who are leaving a lasting legacy that inspires others to make their own impact on the world.