A dream villa, surrounded by lush greenery and overlooking a saltwater lake: welcome to the exclusive Bay Point Island in Miami. Here, an old structure with traditional Floridian architecture has been transformed into a stately residence that marries Caribbean flair with elegant local design. Highlighting the villa’s extraordinary location, the designer blended the austere English colonial style with a tropical atmosphere, creating a sophisticated retreat on the shores of Miami’s waters.
Teak-colored wooden floors are installed in the manner of ancient English colonial homes, while high, white ceilings, typical of Caribbean style, lend the interiors an airy and luminous feel. Large windows frame the surrounding landscape and flood the spaces with natural light, harmonizing with the warm tones of leather brown and cream. At the heart of the living room, a coral stone fireplace—a distinctive feature of Miami—adds a touch of local authenticity. Striped wallpaper and Caribbean-inspired white paneling with vertical slats give the spaces a sense of dynamism. In the hallway, a collection of prints featuring bamboo and parrots evokes an exotic ambiance. Outside, a grand pool overlooks the lake, while the garden’s palm trees frame the villa’s facade, creating an elegant and balanced composition.
In every corner of this residence, a tropical calm and a sense of almost solemn order prevail. The furnishings are arranged in calculated symmetries that impart a curated and suspended atmosphere. The interiors blend ethnic elements with contemporary design pieces, resulting in an effect that is both sophisticated and welcoming. The scent of wood mixes with the sea breeze, while Miami’s golden sunlight streams through the expansive windows, casting playful shadows on the white walls. In this retreat, classical elegance meets the tropical warmth of the Caribbean, and every detail finds its rightful place in a noble and structured whole. Within the villa, time seems to slow, transporting its occupants to a lost paradise, perfectly balanced between past and present, between land and sea.