Miami Luxury Interior Designer Creates Urban Retreat

Award-winning Miami luxury interior designer transforms Coconut Grove condo into sophisticated retreat featuring smart lighting, rich textures & art-forward design.

Miami Luxury Interior Designer Creates

Sophisticated Coconut Grove Florida Retreat

Project Type: High-Rise Condo Renovation
Floor: 20th Floor
Key Features: Panoramic city and bay views, smart home integration, art-focused design
Photography: Native House Photography

Design Challenge

Transform a sleek, contemporary high-rise condo with stark white walls and jarring primary-colored cabinetry into a warm, sophisticated sanctuary. As a Miami luxury interior designer, Studio M needed to create an intimate yet expansive feel in a compact space while showcasing the client’s art collection and capitalizing on panoramic views of the Miami skyline and Biscayne Bay.

Design Elements

Ketra lighting system with sun-tracking automation
Reflective ceiling installations throughout
Bronze mirror backsplashes
Custom cabinetry refinishing
Motorized window treatments
Curated art collection integration
Textured wall coverings
Smart home integration
Coastal-appropriate durable materials

Creating Luxury Through Restraint:

Embraced sophisticated editing as the ultimate luxury element
Allowed art to command attention by maintaining visual breathing room
Selected statement pieces rather than over-decorating
Balanced rich materials with clean, uncluttered surfaces

Expanding Space Through Strategic Design:

Maintained unobstructed floor-to-ceiling views of downtown Miami and the bay
Installed reflective bronze mirror to capture city views and sparkle
Applied innovative stretched film reflective ceilings throughout living areas and all three bedrooms
Used sheer casement window treatments that preserve views while adding texture
Eliminated traditional chandelier over dining table to keep sightlines open

Sophisticated Lighting Strategy:

Implemented Ketra lighting system that follows the sun throughout the day
Balanced interior lighting with intense coastal reflections from water and buildings
Layered ambient, task, and accent lighting for depth and functionality
Added motion-sensor toe kick lighting for wayfinding and entertaining ambiance
Strategically placed decorative fixtures as sculptural elements

Seamless Smart Home Integration:

Fully customizable Ketra system controlled via smartphone app
Automated shade control for heat management and UV protection
Coordinated lighting color temperature across recessed and lamp fixtures
Technology that enhances luxury without visual intrusion

Rich, Tactile Material Palette:

Transformed bright blue and bright cherry cabinetry with warm, sophisticated finishes
Layered textures throughout: fuzzy rugs, soft fabrics, tactile wall coverings
Added metal details to doors and cabinetry to add dimension and detail
Created surprise moment in powder room with bold Gucci heron wallcovering
Balanced neutral backgrounds with nature’s colors—navy blues and vibrant greens and nature colors

Art as the Star:

Featured client’s striking black and white panther photography as the dining area focal point
Drew color and texture inspiration from art pieces
Designed interiors to support rather than compete with the collection
Created gallery-like quality through disciplined editing

The Result

A sophisticated urban retreat that proves luxury isn’t measured in square footage. This Miami interior design project demonstrates how thoughtful restraint, innovative lighting, and rich textures create an expansive feel within an intimate footprint. The space functions as both a warm embrace at day’s end and an elegant backdrop for entertaining, with the Miami skyline providing dramatic punctuation.

Located in the heart of walkable Coconut Grove, this condo renovation showcases Studio M’s ability to honor a client’s existing art collection and love of warmth while working within the constraints of contemporary architecture. The result is a home that feels both timeless and of-the-moment—a sophisticated sanctuary that celebrates coastal Miami living at its finest.