Journal
What we have learned, written down.
Seven pieces on materials, millwork, light and process, written by Heriberto Jiménez from the work itself. No general advice: this is what we specify, why we specify it, and what it costs to get it wrong.
7 entries
Custom millwork
Why custom millwork makes a home feel truly unique
The element we return to on every project. Not the most glamorous, and the most transformative. Why millwork separates a beautiful home from one that is irreversibly yours.
Project
Behind the design: transforming a villa in Turks and Caicos
What it takes to deliver a Caribbean villa from a Miami studio: the material decisions, the shipping constraints, the lighting, and the weekly discipline that held it together.
Materials
Choosing the right materials for a timeless interior
Material decisions outlast every trend. How we select wood, stone, wallcovering, fabric and metal for interiors that age well in a subtropical climate.
Process
Interior design and decorating: understanding the difference
Two different disciplines, routinely confused. What the distinction means for your home, your timeline and the final result, and how to know which one your project needs.
Trends
The five most requested custom millwork features in 2026
From fluted wardrobes to integrated wine walls: the five pieces our clients ask for most this year, and what excellent execution of each one involves.
Lighting
Lighting design for coastal homes
Coastal light is the most beautiful and the most demanding light a designer can work with. How we plan three scenes that share one intention, and the specification that decides the result.
Process
Indoor and outdoor living, done properly
The defining ambition of South Florida residential design, and the most frequently misunderstood. What it actually takes to make the transition disappear.
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