With so many different home design trends coming and going, it’s hard to settle on one in particular one we like. You might ask yourself, “Will this look good in my home?”

That’s were the interior design tips from the professionals come into play. Miami is a design Mecca- it’s home to dozens of high-end furniture showrooms and some of the best interior designers out there.

We’re lucky enough to have received some tips from Jason Atkins, CEO of Tui Lifestyle, one of those most in-demand interior design firms in Miami. Tui Lifestyle has showrooms, located in Miami, New York and Los Angeles, and features some of the most beautiful pieces of contemporary furniture in the market today.

Jason’s tips for this week are all about finish:

• Wallpaper is a great way to decorate your residence- but it’s not the only way!
• Try a faux finish (different types of painting techniques, which give the effect of architectural details or of different materials, such as marble, wood, etc.)
• Strié is a technique in which material is glazed and soft thin streaks are created using a paint brush- the end result is a wall that gives the illusion of being made of a material such as linen or denim.
• Try using these techniques in either a small area, such as a niche in a wall or a nook in a bedroom for a small, unique touch.
• You can also go bold and give an entire wall in your living room a completely new look- the choice is yours!

By introducing some of these interesting touches to your home, you can really refresh the look and feel. Let us know how they work out for you! Check back next week for more interior design tips that will help you decorate your downtown Miami condo.

To continue our series of interior design tips for your downtown luxury condo, this week’s tip is all about mirrors – we love them! Courtesy of Jason Atkins, CEO of Tui Lifestyle, “Mirrors can be used to maximize views and reflect light into darker areas.”

Here are a few examples of how useful mirrors can be in furnishing Miami condo.

Add style to an otherwise white wall with the use of an ornate mirror like the one to the left. Imagine the wonderful Miami views reflected by this mirror!

The use of both a mirror on the wall as well as this beautiful table from their Avenue collection creates a wonderful level of depth and dimension. It’s clear to see how you could really create an illusion of a much larger space in a hallway simply by using mirrors.

According to Atkins, mirrored furniture is really making a comeback. The mirrored nightstand pictured at the top of this article is a great way to add a little style to your bedroom. However you choose to use them in your space, mirrors are a clear enhancement for any home.

Interested in a tour of our Miami luxury condos? Call the on-site sales center at (866) 357-2557 or email us at MarquisAssistant@gmail.com.

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We are happy to announce the pre-launch of our new tri-level Sky Townhomes. To celebrate, we’re throwing a champagne reception for real estate brokers in the South Florida area. We invite brokers to stop by and enjoy a lite bite along with a glass of bubbly.

Marquis Residences is the most successful new condominium in Downtown Miami, and we offer our residents top of the line luxury living right in the heart of Miami. We’re just steps away from the American Airlines arena, Adrienne Arscht Center for the performing arts, the new home of the Miami Art Museum and so much more! It doesn’t get any better than this.

The event will be held this Thursday, January 12th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Sky Townhomes, which can be found on the 14th floor pool deck. Visit our Facebook page to RSVP to the event and let all your real estate contacts know where you’ll be celebrating Thursday night!

We’ll see you there!

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To continue our series of interior design tips for your Marquis residence, this week we’re focusing on saving space courtesy of Jason Atkins, CEO of Tui Lifestyle.

Living in a downtown condo offers a lot of great options when it comes to design, but doesn’t always leave you with the large, open rooms a traditional house offers. The following tips are great for helping Marquis residents, old and new, make the most of their space!

• Many of the units in Marquis feature bedrooms with a niche in the back – don’t let this space go to waste!
• Make use of this space by using it as a work area, it’s the perfect place to fit in a desk.
• A work area does not need to be boring or bland. Try incorporating a sleek contemporary look with glass and polished chrome.
• This area also makes a great spot to enjoy the sunset. A cozy chair in this niche would make a great place to have a relaxing moment after work and take in Marquis’ one of a kind view.

Check back next week for more tips on how to best design your Marquis residence!

Interested in a tour of our Miami luxury condos? Call the on-site sales center at (866) 357-2557 or email us at MarquisAssistant@gmail.com.

If you’ve had the pleasure of touring Marquis, then you have to have noticed the incredible amount of light that pours into the units through the floor-to-ceiling windows. These same windows give way to one of the best views in Miami, right over Biscayne Bay.

While this aspect of the units is a favorite amongst those who tour them, there comes a time when a little darkness is a good thing (perhaps even a lot of darkness). That time might be just happen to be Sunday morning, when you want to forget about your alarm clock and catch a few extra z’s.

Jason Atkins, CEO of Tui Lifestyle, one of Miami’s most in-demand interior design companies, shares with us some of the following tips on how to best address your window treatments to suit your lighting needs.

• Adding multiple layers of drapery is a great way to add dimension, while also being functional
• Use black out roller shades to extinguish light when you prefer a darker room
• Sheer curtains are a great way to allow in full light and a view, while still providing some privacy – use medium weight drapes for low light and full privacy

Stop back next week for more tips on how to decorate and furnish your new Marquis home.

Interested in a tour of our Miami luxury condos? Call the on-site sales center at (866) 357-2557 or email us at MarquisAssistant@gmail.com.

We’d like to introduce to you the first of a series of blog posts featuring interior design tips from some of Miami’s most well-known interior designers.

Deciding how to showcase your personal style in your new Marquis residence might seem to be a daunting task, so here are some insights straight from the experts to help guide you along the way.

Our first tip comes courtesy of Jason Atkins, CEO of Tui Lifestyle. Originating in Miami, Tui Lifestyle is best known for their luxurious modern furniture collections and decorative accessories.

Tui Lifestyle offers a variety of services, but it’s their 72-hour complete furnishing package that really sets them apart. In just three days, Tui Lifestyle will fully furnish and decorate your new residence with their top-of-the-line furniture collections.

Here are some of their tips on furnishing your new Marquis residence.

• When decorating your residence at Marquis, it’s best to purchase larger pieces of furniture in neutral colors.
• Stick to browns, grays, and beiges when buying your sofas and armchairs. Don’t worry, in this case neutral does not equal bland.
• Bright colors and patterns can be incorporated into your residence in the form of artwork, accessories and pillows.
• A large piece of colorful artwork or patterned pillows and rugs can really breathe life into your unit without being overpowering.
• Incorporating patterns and/or colors into your window treatments can help create the same effect. These items are much easier (and inexpensive) to update over time in order to help refresh the look and feel of your unit.

Check back next week for more helpful tips!

Interested in a tour of our Miami luxury condos? Call our on-site sales center at (866) 357-2557 or email us at MarquisAssistant@gmail.com.

Artists turn Marquis Residences into an ‘Ivory Tower’

Opening Reception with the artists will take place Thursday, Dec. 1, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and daily Dec. 1 – 4, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

December 1 through 4, Miami will host the 10th edition of Art Basel Miami Beach, the most prestigious art show in the nation. More than 260 leading galleries from around the world are taking part, showcasing works by more than 2,000 artists.

Among them is a Marquis resident who is turning her residence into an exhibition – and the entire building into a piece of artwork for the weekend via a 700-foot video projection.

The exhibition, titled “Ivory Tower,” will make its home on the 50th floor of Marquis Residences. The exhibition will be announced to the city of Miami with a 700-foot projection on the exterior of Marquis Residences consisting of original artwork by Tiffany Carbonneau, which will be visible from I-95 North and South bound, I-395, I-195, and the Venetian Causeway – the perfect location for passers-by to view the building on their drive to and from Miami Beach.

High above the glittering city scape of Miami, where commercial galleries, collectors, and art lovers gather during Art Basel, is “Ivory Tower,” the inaugural exhibit of Lauren Gentile’s exciting new Washington, D.C. venture, Contemporary Wing. The exhibit, which is co-curated by Gentile and Ginger Shulick, founder of Big Deal Arts, showcases internationally-recognized and emerging video and projection artists.

Artist Sean Capone will premiere, “High Rise,” a floor-to-ceiling projection with accompanying videos based on J.D. Ballard’s novel of the same name. Filmed over the course of two years as a luxury residential building is erected in Brooklyn, Capone’s “High Rise” evokes Ballard’s themes of isolation, social degeneration, and the deconstruction of time.

Paul Moakley, former photo editor at PDN and current deputy photo editor at TIME magazine, explores adolescence with an in-depth chronicle of an all-boys catholic high school captured through large-format photographs and short films.

Video artist Alex Villar harnesses his medium’s susceptibility for literal representation to a figurative end in, “Breaking into Business;” Villar “breaks into the art world,” by “breaking and entering” art institutions. Nia Burks explores our dependence upon and addiction to new media with humorous and pedestrian account in “Angry Gamers.”

The mutability of the new media is central to the work of artists Paul D. Miller and Phillip David Sterns. As part of his “Antartica Project,” multi-media artist and composer, Paul D. Miller (“DJ Spooky”) translates snowflakes into music, by overlaying the hexagonal shape inherent to all snowflakes on a logarithmic sound track. Artist Phillip David Stearns uses raw electronic signals to create visual imagery.

NYC-based Bomb Lager will be providing refreshments for all of the Ivory Tower events. Visit Contemporary Wing for more information about the upcoming event.

Opening Reception with the artists will take place Thursday, Dec. 1, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and daily Dec. 1 – 4, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Interested in a tour of Marquis Residences while you’re stopping by? Contact our sales center at (866) 357-2557 or email us at MarquisAssistant@gmail.com.

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Price:Less – Elevate Your Thinking

Marquis Residences, the 67-story tower (the tallest all-residential building in the Southeast United States) found right between Miami Beach and the Arts & Entertainment district, overlooks both Biscayne Bay and the Downtown Miami skyline. Marquis Residences offers what no other Miami condos can offer; an absolutely ideal location.

The residences themselves are a sight to see. The 292 residences, ranging from single-level apartments to two-level town homes, are offered in a wide variety of floor plans. Every apartment features gorgeous views of either the city or the bay, with floor-to-ceiling glass floors and windows. The residences are finished in the highest quality; quartz counter tops, Zebrano wood and stainless steel appliances adorn the state-of-the-art kitchens, which are ready to suit your entertaining needs.

The bathrooms inside Marquis Residence’s Miami condos are of the highest quality as well. Spacious master baths feature separate showers & tubs, luxurious Duravit Starck sinks, quartz counter tops and natural stone flooring make these bathrooms fit for a king.

Marquis Residences Amenities

The luxuries don’t stop once you step foot outside of the residences. Marquis has a never-ending list of amenities available for resident’s use and comfort. From high-speed wireless Internet throughout the building to several chic yet professional meeting areas for all of your business needs, Marquis has it all.

Few Miami apartments offer fitness centers as thorough and state-of-the-art as Marquis. Exercise equipment, including cardio machines such as treadmill and elliptical trainers, the latest strength training equipment, and a full yoga studio are available.

One of the most popular features at the Marquis Residences Miami apartments is the Sky Pool Deck. Located on the 14th floor, the gorgeous infinity pool overlooks Biscayne Bay, offering you an ideal place to relax and enjoy time with friends and family. Lounge in one of the cabanas and enjoy the provided towel service, the choices are endless.

The Neighborhood

Perhaps the most appealing feature of Marquis Residences is the neighborhood in which it resides. Just around the corner you can find the Adrienne Arsht Center, home to the Ziff Ballet Opera House and the Knight Concert Hall. A few blocks down from Marquis is the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts. The renowned American Airlines Arena, which holds a variety of events from NBA games, to popular live music concerts and which has hosted the MTV Music Awards twice, is only a stone’s throw from the Marquis Residences. There’s only one place to find these condos – Miami Fl.

What more could you ask for? Beautifully designed apartments with breathtaking views and state-of-the-art appliances, amenities galore and a top-of-the-line fitness center and Sky Pool Deck. Seems more like a dream vacation, doesn’t it?

Take the first step today and call our sales center at (866) 357-2557 to schedule a tour, or reach out to us on Facebook or Twitter to see how you can get a virtual tour of your next downtown Miami luxury condo.

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According to a new report from Trulia.com, more and more New Yorkers are wanting to move to Miami. Currently, Miami is the second most popular search option for New Yorkers looking to move out of their region, only behind L.A. What’s the appeal? Ocean Drive Magazine came up with 12 great reasons we can’t help but share.

Our favorites:

3. It hasn’t snowed in Miami since 1977

2. Other Cities Have Stadiums, but We Have a Marine Stadium

1. Miami Inspires Great Style

See all 12 by visiting the full Ocean Drive Article.

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According to a new report from realtor.com, Miami is now leading the nation in real estate turnaround, with a lower foreclosure rate and better condo sales than anywhere else in the United States.

From the report:

“The number one town on the report, Miami has gone from being one of the first victims of the subprime crash to having a healthy inventory that is only half the size from a year ago. Today, Miami is only reporting one foreclosure for every 407 homes, compared to the national rate of one per every 213. And, condo sales have increased 79 percent in the first five months of this year, largely due to an influx of foreign investors.”

Five other Florida real estate markets, including: Orlando, Fort Myers-Cape Coral, Fort Lauderdale, Sarasota-Bradenton, and Lakeland-Winter Haven also topped the chart.

Maybe it’s the weather – or, maybe it’s the value.

Sales at Marquis reflect this turnaround report, as we are now over 75 percent sold and rising, with numerous foreign buyers showing more and more interest in our South-American styled residences and furnishing services.

Read the full report on Realtor.com.

Book a tour of Marquis today by contacting our sales team at (866) 357-2557 or reach out to us on Facebook or Twitter to see how you can get a virtual tour of your next downtown Miami luxury condo.

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