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 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.
“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.
We asked a few favorite designers to name a hotel anywhere in the world that embodies their design aesthetic.
ELAINE CUERVO OF TOP SHELF DESIGN
Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo
“Approaching the Metropole is an experience that absorbs almost all the senses-—the beauty of the long driveway with the façade in the distance, the sound of the water softly murmuring in fountain, the smell from the flowering trees… all introducing you to the epitome of quiet luxury. I love the balance of Mediterranean classic design with the touch of modern accents. Every space is layered and beautiful.”
DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT
MEET ELAINE CUERVO: Elevating Interiors With Sophistication and Ease
A glimpse into the Miami designer’s journey, inspirations and expert tips.
Where do you find design inspiration?
I find inspiration everywhere, often in the most unexpected places. Travel is a major influence—I’m drawn to London’s charming front doors with potted plants, the intricate Coraline stonework of Dominican homes, and the breezy elegance of Bahamian architecture…