home design for island living
Bring your dream vacation home to life with interior design, custom kitchens, inspired built-in details, and Amy Larson’s signature coastal decorating style.
Meet Amy . . . island hopping Designer & Shop Owner
Amy Larson, Designer & Shop Owner
“I love dreaming up family homes by the sea . . . INSPIRED BY THE BEACH and the islands, with a touch of artistry, natural elements, and custom details. It is a true delight to bring a home to life . . . to make it memorable, comfortable, soothing, and welcoming for family and friends to gather and make memories.”
I’ve had the great pleasure of living and vacationing for years on Longboat Key, Florida with my family and beloved community. I’ve enjoyed many wonderful sunsets on Whitney beach with my family and loved ones. I spend part of the year on the island of Miami Beach. I own a Home Design Showroom in Miami that features Scandinavian and European furniture, lighting, textiles, home goods. We now offer custom kitchens and everything you need to go with it . . . from the hardware, to the flooring, to plumbing fixtures and lighting.
I travel often to Europe to treasure hunt for new brands and products for our growing collection. I’ve curated a beautiful assortment of my favorite products for coastal homes. I look forward to brining your vision for your dream vacation home to life!
I’m thrilled to announce that we’ll be hosting a 2024-2025 pop-up shop on Longboat Key . . . with a curated collection of my favorite products and kitchen designs for coastal living. My Miami based team and I look forward to helping my friends and neighbors rebuild the islands after the recent hurricanes. We’ll be introducing our custom kitchens and millwork services, crafted in partnership with expert craftsmen based in West Palm Beach. We’ll also be showcasing a preview of our expansive collection of beautiful furniture, lighting, and decor. We’ll even be offering a special selection of our favorite lines of flooring, tile, stone, and hardware . . . everything you need to beautifully restore or build your dream island home. I’ve pre-designed island home packages so that your restoration process is simple and can be fulfilled quickly. I look forward to meeting you and hearing about your project and vision for your home!
INTERIOR DESIGN SErVICES
We offer interior design and home furnishing packages for renovations, vacation homes, and new construction projects. Our lead designer, Amy Larson has dreamed up a look that beautifully compliments the Florida islands. Our talented Miami based team runs our furniture and lighting showroom, and assists with project management and all the details of a construction project from design to installation.
Initial design and home furnishing consultations are complimentary. We look forward to meeting you and bringing your vision to life!
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Renovate with Imagination
On the north end of one of Florida’s most charming barrier islands you’ll find a charming cottage right on the beach. The project began with a vision for a renovation of the original home and casita. Amy reimagined the entire property with the intent to maintain the structure’s original cottage charm, while giving a fresh look and a memorable island feel for the families that would one day vacation there. The challenge was to bring a fresh feel to a dated structure with small living spaces. The owner’s hope was to transform the property, which boasted one of the best views and beach locations on the island into a high end vacation rental. Amy reimagined the property as a coastal cottage with soulful textiles, fresh finishes, and thoughtful details. Crisp whites, bespoke details, and thoughtful tropical decor opened up small spaces and enlivened the entire property. The result is a charming, lighthearted island getaway.
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Make the most of outdoor living spaces
One of the great delights of living in Florida and the Bahamas is the capacity for even the smallest outdoor space to function as comfortable living areas. One of Amy’s specialties is utilizing outdoor spaces to create a sense of enlarged living areas. Outdoor “rooms” offer island vacationers a place to do what matters most on an island . . . gather, share a bottle of wine and good fishing story, and plan for the next day’s adventures. Amy treats outdoor spaces as a tremendous opportunity to enhance any property, large or small.
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Dine together in style
Set the mood for memorable group dinners with well designed dining spaces. Amy places special emphasis on the experience around the shared table with glowy, ambient lighting schemes, island table decor, and even details like glassware and napkins for gorgeous photographs.
Amy’s 2023 collection of table linens and decor will offer products and inspiration for island dining style. Sign up for our newsletter to be notified of product launches and trunk shows.
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Sleep well, sleep in
One of the many delights of a vacation is the much needed opportunity to catch up on sleep. Fashioning a comfortable, inviting bed for a delicious night’s rest is one of Amy’s highest priorities when designing a vacation home. She’s mastered the art of the beautifully made bed . . . a balance of soft, natural linens, a comfortable mattress (we even offer a wonderful line of healthy, supportive organic mattresses!) and pretty pillows and textiles. Whether you’re offering your home as a vacation rental or inviting loved ones to come visit for the week, an inviting bed and good night’s rest will be one of the highlights of your home.
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Style the Patio & pool Deck
Florida island homes offer visitors a quiet escape for a glass of wine at sunset or coffee on the lanai. Florida’s beautiful weather allows us to design balconies and patios as outdoor living spaces with furniture, decor, TV’s, and art . . . essentially an additional room of the home.
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Built-In Charm
Amy’s signature combinations of built-in features, textiles, wallpapers, and decor add character to indoor and outdoor spaces. The goal for staging your island home as a rental, or as a home for sale is to develop unique spaces that photograph beautifully. As Amy styles your spaces, she’ll integrate the premier views, colors, and living spaces to maximize visual appeal online and in person.
Vacation Rental Design Made Simple . . .
Whether you’re planning a new construction project as a second home in Florida, or renovating an existing home we offer pre-selected packages featuring some of our favorite products and styles. Request a package menu to explore our themed vacation homes . . . the styles range from contemporary to traditional cottage style. Everything has been selected already from hardware to tile to throw pillows, allowing you to give a comprehensive construction design package directly to your builder. Each package includes recommendations for furniture and lighting, with the needs and budget of vacation rental in mind . . . eye-catching spaces with durable furniture and finishes.
We also offer premium packages with products from our exclusive brands and full service design that includes procurement, storage, installation, assembly, art hanging, and styling. Add-ons include turn key, full rental preparation.
Our additional services include:
All the household supplies that you’ll need to be fully stocked for guests
Professional photography for vacation rental sites
Vacation rental listing set up with written descriptions, photographs, and all property information necessary for a polished listing
Branding package for your rental to include logo, branded guest and home guide books, logo mugs, glassware, and gifts.
For inquires, reach out to us at info@amylarsonhome.com