Spring Ahead

Hello, spring – that quintessential time to hit the refresh button.

And, whether you’re an empty nester (like me), a first-time homeowner or a longtime resident, our March Home & Design Issue has everything to make you feel right at home. Carve out some quiet time, settle into a comfy chair and get ready to discover everything from fun ways to incorporate Pantone’s Color of the Year (it’s a vibrant coral) to renovation projects that will have you on the edge of your seat. 

First, we catch up with colorful, quirky and always inspiring artist and HGTV star David Bromstad, whose wit and wisdom endear homebuyers as they search for their once-in-a-lifetime residences on “My Lottery Dream Home.” Bromstad took time out from his hectic life on the road to share a behind-the-scenes look into the show and some insider design tips. Don’t miss “In Living Color” (page 66).

Then, join us as we peek inside a beautifully transformed Delray Beach residence in “Go With The Flow” (page 72). The organic feel, neutral palette and textural materials make the four-bedroom home an oasis of comfort and sophistication. 

Next, check out our round-up of the latest and greatest design trends in “Design Of The Times” (page 78). Whether you’re planning to renovate your entire home or just spruce up a single room, you’ll want to draw inspiration from these styles and products (we always knew Art Deco would be back).

We also spent time with the affable – and adorable – fashion designer Zac Posen, whose men’s, women’s and bridal collections took the world by storm and landed him a spot as a judge on “Project Runway.” Check out “Man Of Taste” (page 84) to learn more about his meteoric rise to fame – as well as his guilty pleasures.  

Finally, learn how a designer made a sprawling 9,000-square-foot Plantation home feel warm and inviting with smart space planning in “Less Is More” (page 90). I’m in love with the relaxed California vibe of this stunning redesign.

We think you’ll find plenty of ideas here that will spark your own amazing transformation. Because, as we all know, there’s absolutely no place like home.

Best,

Linda L. Behmoiras 

linda@bocaratonobserver.com