Luxury Residential Interior Design in Miami
Personal residences shaped by architecture, materiality and the way you live.
Overview
From waterfront residences and luxury condominiums to penthouses, custom homes, and extensive renovations, every residence begins with the client, their lifestyle, story and the way they want to feel at home. Paula Ambrosio Interiors creates timeless residential spaces defined by natural light, exceptional craftsmanship, and understated luxury.
We emphasize bespoke rather than formulaic design: proportion, natural materials, craftsmanship, light, comfort, and an organic relationship between architecture and furniture. We believe luxury is not about excess, but about the quiet harmony between space, material, and everyday human rituals.
What the service includes
- Space planning and interior architecture: spatial flow, sightlines, transitions, and ceiling volumes.
- Materials and surface selection: natural stones, artisanal plasters, fine hardwoods, and architectural metals.
- Kitchens and bathrooms: custom culinary centers, spa-inspired primary sanctuaries, and bespoke vanities.
- Custom millwork and cabinetry: library walls, wine displays, entertainment elevations, and dressing rooms.
- Architectural and decorative lighting: layered illumination, recessed cove details, and curated fixtures.
- Furniture selection and bespoke pieces: custom upholstery, artisan wood and stone tables, curated trade-only pieces.
- Fine art and object curation: acquisition advisory, gallery lighting integration, and sculpture plinths.
- Procurement and purchasing management: global orders, freight, warehouse receiving, white-glove delivery.
- Final styling and accessorizing: artisanal ceramics, textiles, tabletop objects, and sensory ambiance.
- Project coordination: close synergy with licensed general contractors, architects, and specialty trades.
The process
- Discovery and programming: exploring your lifestyle, daily routines, functional needs, and aesthetic aspirations.
- Concept and interior architecture: schematic spatial plans, palette boards, and material samples.
- Design development and 3D previews: millwork details, finish selections, and rendered spaces.
- Procurement and trade coordination: furnishings orders, custom artisan fabrications, delivery tracking.
- Installation and final styling: white-glove installation, art placement, accessory styling, and handover.
Property types
Luxury homes, waterfront residences, condominiums, penthouses, complete renovations, and new construction throughout Greater Miami and South Florida.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to engage an interior designer for a new construction or major renovation in Miami?
The ideal time is during early schematic design with your architect, prior to permitting. This ensures interior layouts, ceiling coves, recessed lighting, and plumbing placements are optimized from the outset, avoiding costly change orders later.
How do you coordinate with architects and general contractors during residential construction?
We provide full interior architectural drawing sets (CAD/Revit), detailed material schedules, millwork shop drawings, and on-site project coordination, collaborating closely with your licensed general contractor and building engineers to ensure the design is executed faithfully.
How does your procurement and purchasing process work for luxury residences?
We handle the complete procurement lifecycle: sourcing from exclusive European ateliers and trade-only showrooms, purchase order management, freight logistics, and consolidation in a local climate-controlled warehouse until white-glove installation.
What geographic areas in South Florida does your residential practice cover?
We design luxury residences throughout Greater Miami (Star Island, Fisher Island, Brickell, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Key Biscayne, Bal Harbour, Sunny Isles Beach) and Palm Beach.
Ready to Begin?
Begin Your Residential Project
Tell us about your residence or property. We will schedule a confidential discovery session with our design team.