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An exquisite and unique piece of fine art has the ability to set the tone in a room, and often becomes a significant conversation piece amongst onlooking guests. Whether it's a three-dimensional sculpture, a delicate landscape painting, or an eye-catching modern design, a piece of fine art makes a wonderful addition to every interior. There are a number of inspiring local art galleries in the area. You might simply peruse these exhibits for inspiration or select a piece of art from a local artist to display above your fireplace. Collecting original works of art is a sophisticated hobby that supports local creatives and adds beauty to your surroundings simultaneously.  

Pocock Fine Art and Antiques

Fort Lauderdale You will feel right at home with a stroll through the prestigious Pocock Fine Art and Antiques in Fort Lauderdale. Pieces of beautiful art (and a diverse antiques collection) are artfully placed throughout this estate-like setting, with couches, lamps and other cozy accent pieces. Explore the rooms of Pocock dotted with elegant gold frames holding unique works of art.  

Rosenbaum Contemporary

Boca Raton

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Rosenbaum Contemporary is a premier fine art gallery featuring Postwar, modern and contemporary masters presented through a nationally recognized museum-level exhibition program. The gallery hosts a revolving inventory of paintings, photographs, sculptures, works on paper, and mixed media pieces by highly esteemed artists. If you consider yourself a collector, you may also take advantage of Rosenbaum Contemporary's exclusive services, including acquisition advice, art consulting, resale for select works and more.  

Blue Gallery

Delray Beach + Fort Lauderdale

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The simple and modern setting of each Blue Gallery location provides a clean backdrop for dynamic and exciting works of art to truly shine. Mixing sophistication with contemporary design, Blue Gallery features original collections of internationally acclaimed artists painting landscapes, abstracts, semi-realistic, realistic and figurative styles. Visit their exhibits at either of their two Delray Beach locations or on the lively Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale.  

Artblend Art Gallery

Fort Lauderdale

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Artblend is a full-service art gallery in Fort Lauderdale providing a gorgeous space and a variety of services geared toward artists, collectors, consultants, interior designers and other influential patrons in the art world. This 6,200-square-foot space presents quality art in a superior environment with marble floors, polished granite and professional lighting, that nurtures the credibility and value of each artist.  

Carré d'artistes Art Gallery

Boca Raton There is no better location for a high-end art gallery than the sophisticated Mizner Park, a lifestyle center in the heart of Boca Raton featuring some of the finest retailers. With locations all throughout the world, including Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Istanbul and many more, this is an international gallery striving to make art accessible to all. No matter your level of experience with fine art, you can come face to face with some of the most exquisite works of art from around the world. Carré d'artistes features a rotating exhibition of 600+ original works of contemporary art from 12 talented artists.  

Addison Gallery

Delray Beach

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Addison Gallery is a premier destination in Delray Beach with a compelling selection of abstract and contemporary works by established artists and emerging new talents alike. Their simple and wide-open space hosts a variety of unique fine art pieces that are innovative, passionate and uplifting. Addison Gallery specializes in placing small to large-scale works in private residences, corporate offices and hotels, and will even provide in-house consultations and professional installation if needed.  

Las Olas Fine Arts

Fort Lauderdale

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Established in 1993, Las Olas Fine Arts is one of the most respected and renowned global contemporary art galleries in the region. Their philosophy centers on a passion for collaborating with collectors, painters, designers, sculptors and art lovers. Las Olas places the works of established artists directly alongside that of emerging talent, which provides a dynamic and refreshing perspective.  

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The only thing better than a day spent at a luxurious spa is the ability to pamper yourself at home in your very own spa-worthy master suite. These spectacular South Florida estates host impressive master suites with gorgeous bath tubs, relaxing bedrooms, marble and other high-end materials, relaxing seating areas, and many more desirable features. Sit back and relax through this mesmerizing tour of spa-worthy master suites in the area.  

Renaissance-Style Suite With Stately Columns

This Italian trophy in the Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club is reminiscent of a Renaissance-era castle. The master bedroom has stately columns, a fireplace and gorgeous stonework that matches the remainder of the estate. And the master bathroom has a spa-like atmosphere, with calming marbles, two separate showers and a central vintage bath tub. The adjoining walk-in closet is enormous, and even has two islands for extra storage.  

Expansive Master Suite With Rich Wood Details

This palatial Mediterranean-inspired estate in Fort Lauderdale's beautiful Coral Ridge community is fit for a king. The expansive master suite features a morning bar, two walk-in closets, and a lavish marble bathroom with a jetted tub, shower and separate water closet. Look out over the peaceful waterway from the suite's balcony or relax in the bedroom's comfortable seating area.  

Elegant Master Suite With Waterway Views

Breathtaking Intracoastal views await at this Delray Beach gem, featuring an exquisite and elegant master suite. The luxe first-floor suite opens its doors to the pool patio and views of the Waterway. The suite was designed with attractive features, such as wood-planked floors, a double-tray ceiling, two walk-in closets, marble tiling, a large jetted tub, a sleek glass shower and gold accents.  

Enormous Chic + Modern Master Suite

This modern waterfront estate in Boca Raton hosts a restful sanctuary of a master suite featuring a sitting area with a sleek fireplace. The enormous chic master bathroom features two separate water closets, a sculptural soaking tub, an immense glass-encased shower, and glass doors leading to a relaxing screened outdoor atrium with a wall fountain and a firepit. The master quarters also includes two boutique-style wardrobe rooms, one with a connecting walk-in cedar closet.  

Glass-Walled Suite With Double-Sided Fireplace

This spellbinding oceanfront paradise in Vero Beach was designed by architect Erik Helgen in collaboration with AIA. Effortless indoor/outdoor living awaits in this tropical oasis by the sea. The glass-walled master suite offers breathtaking ocean views from the private interior or out on the balcony. A double-sided linear fireplace is shared by the master bedroom and spa-like bathroom featuring a soaking tub, steam shower, and an outdoor shower. The walk-through wardrobe room and sitting room with a fireplace and morning bar provide extra spaces for relaxation.  

Elegant Suite With Castle-Like Features

Secluded in the guard-gated Stone Creek Ranch enclave overlooking a lake, this Mediterranean-inspired palazzo was crafted with expert artistry and a meticulous attention to detail. The master suite is especially noteworthy, with castle-like design elements like a comfortable sitting room, chandeliers, columns, timeless neutral colors and more elegant features. In this voluminous master suite wing, you will also find two-custom fitted wardrobe rooms (one with a stunning boutique-inspired design) and two sumptuous marble baths, one opening to the lakefront grounds and the other to a private, walled garden.  

Boutique Masterpiece With Balcony Spa

Elegance and beauty encapsulate every square inch of this Palm-Beach inspired masterpiece in Princeton Estates. Stretching across an expansive upstairs wing, the stunning fire-lit master suite resembles a boutique hotel with a salon-like double bathroom and a relaxing spa on the balcony commanding panoramic golf course views. The indulgent experience is magnified by nearby amenities within the prestigious Woodfield Country Club.  

Simple + Refined Master Suite

The simplicity of this Delray Beach estate's master suite provides a refreshing look and relaxing feel. With two walk-in closets, a stunning waterside bath with stone finishes, a glass-enclosed shower and two vanities, this bathroom is a dream. The balcony off the bedroom overlooks the Intracoastal Waterway and the property's resort-style pool below.  

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Gemini is an exquisite ocean-to-Intracoastal compound on Manalapan's prestigious barrier island, offering a park-like botanical oasis unlike any other. The 16-acre gated property is reminiscent of an island, fronting 1,200 feet of the sparkling Atlantic Ocean in addition to 1,300 feet along the serene Intracoastal Waterway. The centerpiece of Gemini is the 12-bedroom main residence, but the compound includes separate guest quarters, two four-bedroom beachside cottages, a seven-bedroom Mango House, a manager's house with four apartments, and manager's offices. With a grand total of just under 85,000 square feet, Gemini has 33 bedrooms, 34 full bathrooms, and 13 powder rooms. The property also hosts a pool, tennis court, basketball court, and even its own golf course. Priced at $195 million, Gemini was named the most expensive property for sale in the country last year. The jaw-dropping price tag is well placed for its obvious grandeur, historic value and unbelievable features. Let's take an exclusive look inside Gemini, a breathtaking property that exceeds all expectations.

Old Florida Design

  Elegant with an effortless feel, the generously scaled main residence has a warm tropical wood motif that blends with brilliant stone finishes. The natural shell-stone columns and coral stone sheathes the entire façade as well as several interior walls to emit a timeless Old Florida feel.

Lush Foliage Throughout + Breathtaking Vistas

  The property is surrounded by a dense canopy of lush tropical foliage, and enjoys uninterrupted ocean views, visible from the many loggias and balconies throughout.

A Resort-Style Pool + Entertainment Space

The stunning orchid loggia and grotto-like pool terrace hosts tasteful fountains, adding to the spellbinding setting amid walls of tropical jungle greenery that reach toward the sky.

Recreational Facilities Throughout

The sports complex features a regulation tennis court, half basketball court, playground, miniature golf course, and charming butterfly garden with a large-scale model train. Near the delightful Robinson Crusoe-style tree house, you will encounter a spa and cold plunge pool.

State-of-the-Art Technology

Commercial-grade amenities include the museum-quality climate-control systems, elaborate high-level security system, indoor/outdoor sound system, cell phone signal booster, and two elevators.

Meticulously Designed Gardens

The gardens themselves are a naturalistic wonder, landscaped with some 1,500 species of tropical trees and plants including over 120 species of palms, plus ancient cycads, epiphytes, ficus trees, ferns, orchids, bromeliads and vines. Meticulously planned, the gardens are assembled with plants grouped according to their geography, ranging from various Caribbean islands to Central and South American regions.

A Professional Golf Practice Area Near the Beach

Gemini features its very own PGA-standard golf practice area alongside the property's private beach. Sand-carpeted paths weave throughout tropical foliage, and two passageways, one large enough for a golf cart, connect to the Intracoastal side where a dock and pier serve the shoreline.

A Rich History

The original home was designed by architect Marion Sims Wyeth, constructed in the 1940s for the Lambert pharmaceutical family. The property later became a winter retreat of Loel and Gloria Guinness, who was a fashion icon and socialite of her time. The current owners collaborated with noted Palm Beach architect Edson E. Dailey on a complete transformation of the property, which was completed in 2003. The entire residence was reconstructed and expanded to create a home as exquisite as it is well-engineered to withstand the elements.

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For more information on this prestigious compound, visit the Gemini online.