At the pinnacle of luxury living, the kitchen has transcended its utilitarian roots to become a space for connection, conversation, and beautifully considered design. No one captures this evolution quite like Marc-Michaels Interior Design. For more than thirty years, the award-winning firm has curated international residences for high-end brands including St. Regis, Four Seasons, The Ritz-Carlton, and Mandarin Oriental. Their latest venture, Adagio Sarasota, a new condominium planned for the tranquil side of Downtown Sarasota, provides a fresh canvas to reimagine how residents will gather, prepare, and celebrate the culinary rituals of daily life.
“Our approach has always been to design homes that work beautifully for real life,” says Kathryn Dunagan, Vice President of Marc-Michaels Interior Design. “Bringing that philosophy to downtown Sarasota is especially exciting. Adagio’s location is close to the city’s energy yet just removed enough to create something serene and elevated.”
Modern Kitchen Design, Boca Raton
Functionality with a Refined Edge
A cornerstone of Marc-Michaels’ vision is designing kitchens that perform flawlessly. Each space is centered around an oversized island that invites gathering, from slow mornings with coffee to spirited dinner parties with friends. Integrated Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances make meal prep seamless, while built-in wine coolers bring a touch of everyday indulgence. The result is a kitchen that feels intuitive, efficient, and effortlessly elegant.
Estate Kitchen, Manalapan
Interior Design that Reflects Its Setting
Of course, function is only half the story. At Adagio Sarasota, each kitchen is designed as a visual centerpiece, thoughtfully positioned to capture the ever-changing Sarasota Bay light. Open layouts frame the water beyond, turning meal prep into a moment worth savoring. European cabinetry clad in natural materials are accompanied by quartz countertops to create a soft, coastal palette.
“Designing in a bayside setting gives us the chance to make the view part of the experience,” says Kathryn Dunagan, Vice President of Marc-Michaels Interior Design. “We selected materials and finishes that feel organic and light, so the kitchens feel connected to the outdoors while still delivering a refined, modern look.”
Modern High Rise Condo
Residences and Amenities that Flow
The kitchen may be the centerpiece, but it’s just the beginning of Adagio’s vision for everyday living. Designed with a natural sense of flow, the kitchens are open to dining and living spaces. Glass-railed terraces extend the interiors outward, keeping Sarasota Bay and the city skyline in view, while separate dining spaces and thoughtful finishes underscore the home’s role as a private retreat. That same design sensibility continues into the amenity spaces, from inviting ground-level lounges to a rooftop pool deck that blurs the line between indoors and the coastal calm beyond.
A Legacy of Success
Selecting Marc-Michaels Interior Design was just one part of assembling a team committed to reimagining life on Sarasota Bay. Barron Collier Companies, whose founder helped shape Southwest Florida’s infrastructure as early as 1911, contributes a legacy of innovation and community building. The Lutgert Companies, celebrated for redefining luxury living across the Southeast for more than 60 years, add their hallmark sophistication and design-forward perspective. R&P Holdings brings over three decades of experience creating elevated residential communities. Together, the trio is set to transform the rhythm of daily life with intention and grace along the Sarasota Bayfront.
Step Inside the Vision This November
The Marc-Michaels team is giving a preview of their plans within the Adagio Sarasota Sales Gallery. Set to open in November, the gallery will include a full-size model of what the kitchen space will look like. Future owners will be able to step inside the vision, experience the finishes firsthand, and learn more about the thoughtful designs that will shape life at this bayside address. Moriah Taliaferro of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, recently appointed as Adagio’s Director of Sales, will be on-site to answer questions and share early details.
Register at AdagioSarasota.com to secure your place on the exclusive preview list and be among the first to explore the Sales Gallery as it opens.
