Inside Miami’s Most Expensive Homes: 2026 Interior Design Trends for the Ultra-Wealthy

Miami Beach’s ultra-luxury interiors are moving beyond quiet minimalism into a more expressive, wellness-led era. The defining look for 2026 is layered and personal, but still disciplined: edited color, tactile finishes, art-forward moments, and nature-connected planning that supports how owners actually live. With South Florida logging 361 home closings above $10 million in 2025 and cash representing 81% of those deals, the market’s most decisive buyers are also the most design-literate. What follows is a buyer-oriented view of the ten trends shaping trophy residences and branded living in Miami-beach today.

Florida Taxes for New Miami Residents, What Changes When You Move

A discreet, buyer-focused guide to establishing Florida residency through the lens of Miami Beach luxury real estate, from homestead strategy and documentary stamp tax to insurance and audit-proof documentation.

Right of First Refusal: What It Means if a Condo Board Can Block Your Purchase (and How Often It Happens)

A buyer-oriented guide for South Florida luxury condo transactions explaining how a condominium right of first refusal works, what it can and cannot be used for, how it impacts timelines and financing, and what to review in the condo documents before signing.

Hurricane Preparedness 101 for New South Florida Homeowners

A discreet, buyer-oriented guide to protecting South Florida luxury property through hurricane season, from knowing your evacuation zone to hardening building systems, optimizing insurance, and accelerating post-storm recovery.

The First-Year Checklist After Buying a New Luxury Condo (From HOA Meetings to Homestead Filing)

A discreet, buyer-focused first-year checklist for South Florida luxury condo owners, covering insurance, taxes, governance, inspections, reserves, and documentation that protect lifestyle and capital.

Miami vs. Monaco: Two Sunny Tax Havens Competing for Ultra-Wealthy Residents

Miami’s no-state-income-tax structure, global connectivity, and deepening luxury inventory are positioning it as a compelling onshore alternative to Monaco’s rarefied, land-scarce market. For globally mobile buyers, the decision increasingly turns on residency mechanics, transparency expectations, asset-protection planning, and lifestyle priorities, not just price. This editorial maps the practical differences with a South Florida real-estate lens.