A design lover’s guide to showrooms, fashion boutiques and restaurants from Miami to Palm Beach.
Sparrow Italia, named in honor of Italy’s national bird, has landed in Wynwood. PHOTO BY JAMES LIVINGSTON
DESIGN
CHIRAGAN
Ekrem and Anna Ozer have been inspired by their shared travels—from their weddings at Ciragan Palace in Istanbul and Anna’s family-owned hotel in Poland to their honeymoon in Rome and Vienna. Their salon-style showroom in Coral Gables toasts to l’art de vivre, offering a treasure trove of discoveries for bed and bath, entertaining, beauty and fashion from brands such as Bernardaud, Hermès and Christofle. chiraganhome.com
HÄSTENS
Swedish bed brand Hästens broadens its sustainable sleep mindset with a new showroom at Esplanade at Aventura, a new open-air destination for shopping, dining, entertainment and lifestyle needs. hastens.com
LAVARA
Made in Italy, every piece of furniture carried by Lavara speaks to quality and craftsmanship. Lavara’s hallmark expertise in high-end interior design and turnkey interior solutions are for those seeking bespoke luxury. Their new showroom, housing brands such as ELIE SAAB Maison, Turri Italy and Arte Veneziana, opens in West Palm Beach in January 2025. lavara.world
FASHION
ISA GRUTMAN
Discover the enchanting allure of Isabela Grutman’s jewelry boutique in the Miami Design District. Her collection of fine metals and natural gemstones encapsulates vintage elegance through fresh, modern designs poised to become wearable heirlooms. Thanks to Cristina Souza of MC Studio, creamy-hued furnishings from Baxter Miami set a warm, inviting tone alongside stone accents from Arca. isagrutman.com
ORNARE
The Timeless collection by Ornare exudes understated elegance and impeccable craftsmanship, seen in its rich materials such as FSC-certified wood and sumptuous leathers. The collection can be seen in Ornare’s redesigned Miami outpost and its new location at the Flamingo Park Market in West Palm Beach. ornare.com.br/en/
Ornare reveals its latest Timeless collection to coincide with its new showroom opening in West Palm Beach. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
LOUIS VUITTON
Turning heads in the vibrant Design District, the Louis Vuitton men’s store embodies an intersection of luxury and modern art. Leather goods mix with shoes, watches, fragrances and apparel straight from the runway, all housed within a sculptural shell inspired by Marcel Wanders’ Diamond Screen. louisvuitton.com
RESTAURANTS
MAASS
Whether indulging in the raw bar during their new Sunday brunch or savoring koshiibuki rice at chef Ryan Ratino’s counter after watching it cook in a donabe over an open flame, Maass at Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale brings the rich flavors of Japan to the beach. Designed by Tara Bernerd, the interiors comprise a sea of marble, light woods and oversize terrazzo flooring. maassftl.com
SOFIA
A gaggle of rosy umbrellas begins a pink extravaganza in the Design District à la INK Entertainment Group’s Sofia. Studio Munge made a jewelry-inspired statement at the indoor-outdoor bar with a lighting installation made from amethyst resin tubes. Inside, Russell Young’s depictions of Grace Kelly, Sofia Loren and Audrey Hepburn serve as Hollywood glam muses, and Barovier & Toso’s Murano glass chandeliers speak to the Italian sophistication of the cuisine. sofiamiamidd.com
SPARROW ITALIA
The sunken dining room at Sparrow Italia in Wynwood draws in guests with an alluring palette of velvets, leathers, woods and elegant fluted chandeliers suspended from a curved, dropped ceiling. Intimate yet grand, the sophisticated space brings an Italian steakhouse to Miami courtesy of Noble 33 with design by ICRAVE, a Journey studio. Order the truffle cacio e pepe for the table and La Femme Fetal—Amaro Lucano with strawberry Aperol, Campari, lemon, basil and egg white. sparrowitalia.com
THE AMALFI LLAMA
The Amalfi Llama at Esplanade at Aventura brings together the earthy essence of Patagonian live-fire cooking with the fresh flavors of Italy. Using an open parrilla grill and wood-burning oven, the menu offers delightful dishes served with crafted cocktails and wine selections. Enjoy a dining experience that fuses tradition and whimsy. amalfillama.com
The baked glass Bisato table is available through Lavara. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
KITCHEN & BATH
SCAVOLINI FORT LAUDERDALE
Known for its Italian craftsmanship and sleek aesthetics, Scavolini Studio invites you to explore its kitchen, closet and bath solutions brought to DCOTA by sisters Niki and Alisha Serras. Each space is thoughtfully curated to spark the imagination with a blend of function and artistry via inspiring vignettes. scavolini.com/us/
AJ MADISON
Step into a world of luxury with the new Sub-Zero experience at AJ Madison in North Miami Beach. Renowned for its cutting-edge technology, Sub-Zero presents a blend of elegance and innovation, showcasing custom features like wood paneling that feels like built-in cabinetry. ajmadison.com
COSENTINO CITY MIAMI
Cosentino recently revealed its reimagined Miami showroom housing new collections like Silestone Le Chic Bohème. Explore the space celebrating sustainability and innovation in a warm, modern setting of textured surfaces and a sophisticated palette, including bathroom vignettes by Claudia Afshar. cosentino.com