INTERIOR DESIGN CAN TURN A HOUSE OR CONDOMINIUM INTO A HOME.
It is interior design that turns a house or condominium unit into a home. In a production model, a designer works his or her magic to create an environment where potential buyers can visualize themselves living and enjoying themselves. In a custom home, a designer can build a decor that specifically suits the owner's individual tastes, desires and lifestyle. This year's winners portray the talent and diversity of interior designers in South Florida.

The Hollub Construction Group grabbed Platinum in the Custom Single-Family Home category for a Key West-Style house in the Village of Pinecrest. Hand-carved front doors set the tone for the interior, which uses richly appointed fabrics to blend with the home's nautical theme. In the main living area, a live palm serves as a divider for the great room, which consists of living room, dining room and kitchen with light-tone hard-wood flooring throughout.