Passion For Design
Elaine
Cuervo
INTERIOR DESIGNER
Elaine Cuervo’s passion for design sparked within the walls of her preparatory high school, Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart in Miami. The architectural design of Carrollton draws heavy inspiration from classic Mediterranean properties – essentially looking like an Italian villa. The meaningful design elements of this style are a nod to the arts, history, and literature.
A newly completed masterpiece tour
In this video, join Angel Nicolas for a full property walkthrough alongside the designer of the home, Elaine Cuervo of Top Shelf Design, as they tour this masterpiece, a Carolina-inspired 2024 new construction home in South Miami. A beautiful modern farmhouse filled with custom details unlike any other.
Angel Nicolas sits down with designer Elaine Cuervo
Angel from the Nicolas Group sits down with designer Elaine Cuervo to talk about one of the most special homes in South Miami, a $13,750,000 property she designed detail by detail. Every single element of this home was curated with intention: the landscape, the flooring, the walls, the lighting, the art, the fabrics. Nothing was left to chance. The goal was to create a space that feels like true high luxury, while still holding onto the warmth and comfort of a home you actually want to live in. In this episode, we go behind the design, how the concept came to life, the thinking behind every choice, and what it takes to bring a vision like this to reality in one of South Miami’s most sought-after markets.
Featured in the Robb Report
“The interiors are as elegant as the ivy-covered exteriors, with stylish customizations and graceful finishes.”
The homeowners hired Top Shelf Design to oversee an extensive renovation and redesign of their 10,000 square foot home, as well as outdoor area, resulting in a timeless elegance befitting the property, with a functionality and warmth ideal for a family and an inviting space to entertain guests. The house was sold in 2023, fully furnished by TSD, at the request of the new buyers.