Coral Gables - RE

A home with its own rhythm, shaped by the people who live in it.

BY LAVS

In the most vibrant part of Coral Gables, Miami, this two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom home channels the strong creative energy of its owners. Art, music, and an instinct for unexpected combinations give the interiors their personal rhythm. Expressive stone sits alongside rich wood cabinetry, supple leather, and softly textured fabrics; each has a distinct presence without competing for attention. The design moves between open, sociable spaces and more intimate rooms, allowing moments of boldness and quiet to belong to the same home. The unconventional framing of the art in the kitchen, bathroom, and living room deserves a closer look. Each frame becomes part of the artistic composition, giving the work a fresh context and bringing the owners’ playful, independent spirit into the details of the home.

Living room — a collected point of view

Art sets the tone for a living room that feels personal and lived in. Caramel leather seating, a pale stone coffee table, and a sculptural dark chair create a conversation between softness and structure. Sheer curtains filter the daylight, while the herringbone floor and built-in shelving bring continuity to a composition rich in individual pieces.

Kitchen & dining — everyday expression

The kitchen carries its own creative confidence: deep wood cabinetry frames a boldly veined stone counter and backsplash, turning everyday surfaces into a defining part of the room. Open shelves give glassware and objects room to breathe. Beside it, a dark dining table, rounded chairs, and a constellation of small pendant lights sit against colorful art, making gathering feel as considered as cooking.

Powder room — an unexpected turn

A red door set into pale vertical paneling reveals a powder room with a distinctly bolder mood. The color continues across the walls, surrounding a white basin, dark-framed mirror, and compact wood vanity. A small wall light gives this jewel-like room a warm glow: a brief, memorable change of atmosphere along the circulation route.

Music room & study — room to create

The owners’ creative energy is most tangible here. Guitars line the wall above the amplifiers, while a desk beneath the window offers a place to focus. A generous built-in storage installation combines full-height wood cabinetry with open shelves, creating ample room for instruments, books, and everyday belongings. The cream sofa converts into a bed, allowing the studio to welcome overnight guests. An irregular blue rug and a sculptural lamp complete a room for listening, working, and letting ideas unfold.

Blue bathroom — depth and reflection

Glossy blue tiles and a dark ceiling create an enveloping atmosphere around the freestanding bath and shower. Warm wall lights catch the variations in the glazed surfaces, giving depth to the color. A long white basin and an oval mirror provide a crisp counterpoint, while wood cabinetry keeps the room connected to the rest of the home.

Primary bedroom — a softer register

The bedroom settles into a quieter palette. Cabinetry wraps around the bed, combining concealed storage with a recessed display shelf and a finely ribbed headboard. Soft bedding and full-length curtains temper the joinery’s precise lines. At the dressing desk, a burgundy chair and a small artwork introduce color on a more intimate scale.

Red Calacatta bathroom — detail at full scale

Strongly veined stone runs across the shower walls, floor, and bench, allowing the material’s natural pattern to become the room’s central gesture. Recessed niches keep the surfaces orderly. At the vanity, the same expressive stone meets wood drawers, mirrored storage, and a row of glowing bulbs. Close-up details reveal how these larger gestures carry through to the smallest daily rituals.