Ft. Lauderdale Waterfront Homely Estate

Located along the waterfront in Fort Lauderdale, this 12,300-square-foot residence by DKOR Interiors was designed to embrace its tropical setting through calm materiality and open spatial flow. Created in collaboration with STRANG Architecture and Bomar Builders, the two-story home balances industrial warmth with modern simplicity, pairing clean architectural lines with natural finishes. On the exterior, a distinctive design feature is the highly-innovative use of wood-look porcelain tile by Emilceramica, applied across vertical fins and overhead ceilings. Tasked with sourcing an extremely-durable, low-maintenance, weather-resistant alternative to natural wood, the chosen material captures the warmth and texture of timber while standing up to Florida’s humid, salt-rich coastal climate. Throughout, the palette is rooted in the surrounding landscape, complimented by open-flowing design that reinforces the seamless transition between interior and exterior spaces. The result is a home that fosters connection, ease, and a deep sense of retreat.