The Secret Garden: A Contemporary Mediterranean Home in Southwest Ranches

This Mediterranean home in Southwest Ranches, Florida, came with graceful arches and a generous garden. Because the family has been South Florida residents for a long time, they wanted to keep that original character while welcoming more natural light. Therefore, for this 11,000-square-foot interior renovation, our design team at DKOR Interiors created The Pathway to the Secret Garden, a concept that brings contemporary mediterranean interior design to their permanent home.

Architectural Concept and Natural Light

Naturally, our spatial vision started with the arches. From there, every arch was designed so that it leads from one room to the next, letting the garden come into view little by little. While preserving the essence of the original architecture, our team also removed a central wall to open up the main areas and enlarged windows to bring in daylight. Additionally, we added warm wood to the living room ceiling and expanded the skylights. Thanks to construction by Bomar Builders and outdoor work by Architectural Alliance Landscape, today the garden feels connected to every room.

Design Warmth and Contemporary Style

At DKOR Interiors, we found the exact formula to make an old-world Mediterranean style feel contemporary. For this reason, we pulled the color palette directly from the surrounding land: soft creams, earthy browns, muted greens, and touches of burnt orange. Materially, stone, aged wood, marble, and brushed metals sit next to modern furniture and custom carpentry. As a result, the home honors its rich history while fitting modern family life. Ultimately, it is luxury interior design shaped with a relaxed, lived-in warmth.

Custom Features Reflecting the Family’s Story

Furthermore, the family’s story remains an integral part of every room. Right inside the foyer, a custom floor inlay of four interlocking circles stands for each member of the family. Meanwhile, their art collection guided the placement of major pieces, while a Moroccan-inspired TV room recalls favorite trips. Concurrently, a feng shui study shaped construction choices like adding two separate offices. Consequently, the house shines brighter and connects deeper with its garden, while still feeling unmistakably theirs.

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