Interior Designer — Lamarc Studio
Photography — Mateo Soto
Miami’s signature style is elusive, yet instantly recognisable. Lamarc Studio’s latest project, located just ten minutes from the pulse of South Beach, distils the city’s essence, weaving chrome accents, Nero Marquina marble, and classic travertine into a bold new vision. Located in Key Biscayne, this expansive three-bedroom, four-bath retreat strikes a harmonious balance between peaceful seclusion and city convenience. Reimagined as a living gallery, the home serves as a tapestry of art, stone, and light, each element telling part of a unified story. Drawing inspiration from the shimmering coastline, the design transforms this second home into a curated sanctuary where modern luxury feels both purposeful and tranquil.
When Marcela Restrepo, designer and founder of Lamarc Studio, took on the project, she embraced the chance to collaborate with clients who truly loved design, albeit with totally different styles.
“They truly appreciate design. They respond to new and unexpected ideas, which made the creative dialogue inspiring and rewarding,” explains Restrepo. “The apartment we found, however, looked nothing like what you see today. What began as a leap of faith became a transformation built on trust. For me, the true anecdote lies in that moment: when clients see a designer’s vision before they can see it themselves. It’s proof that design is about architecture and finishes, but also about safeguarding heritage, creating beauty, and investing in a future they can call home.”
Today, the home’s expansive rooms echo a dialogue between the owners’ unique sensibilities. One gravitates toward classical styling — think crystal, intricate mouldings, and enduring art. The other is captivated by the clean lines of contemporary design. The outcome is a harmonious blend, a home where tradition and innovation live side by side, ornament and simplicity, history and now, merging effortlessly.
A private elevator glides open to reveal an entryway wrapped in panoramic views of the ocean and Miami’s unmistakable skyline. It’s a breathtaking welcome to this 264-square-metre sanctuary. Conceived as both a tranquil hideaway and a lively stage for entertaining, the home unfolds across a single level. The open-plan living, dining, and bar areas are awash in a muted ecru paint. Sophisticated textures, statement art, and handpicked designer touches elevate the space, bringing a welcome dash of colour.
One main challenge was reshaping the living area to create a dedicated laundry zone and a larger kitchen. The answer lay in transforming a narrow powder room with surprising elements: an antiqued floor mirror and a floating travertine sink. These features play with proportion and link the space to the foyer. As Restrepo shares, the aim was to infuse the home with striking, unforgettable details while preserving a sense of airiness and coastal calm.
Symmetry, clean lines, and bright, bold art are defining elements. Light-toned materials, textures, and natural light convey warmth, freshness, and a sense of ease while serving as a blank canvas. “We drew inspiration from the sand tones of the beach, using very light ecru walls contrasted subtly with crisp white mouldings,” Restrepo explains. “We kept the floors and veneers in soft, natural shades. This allowed the stones — particularly the Viola and Hermitage — to stand out as sculptural statements.”
Thoughtful contrast shapes the private spaces. The bedrooms are serene retreats, layered with natural textures and muted colours. These choices encourage calm and promote rest. The same restraint allows the artworks and furniture to shine. Neutral, taupe tones create an atmosphere that feels calm and quietly sophisticated.
Every detail, from the Poliform sectional to the Tom Dixon light fixtures and the Lalique sculpture, was chosen with purpose. The result is a living story, layered in design. A curated gallery of life, where art, stone, and light unite to form a space that speaks to its surroundings.
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