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The ceiling pattern in the great room, arguably the home’s most eye-catching feature, is not structural, but simply ornamental. Aside from a Phillips Collection cube table, every furniture piece in this room from the Tommy Bahama Palm Desert collection.

Eclectic Naples Home Exceeds Great Expectations

Custom details and specific furniture selections give way to a model home with irresistible buyer appeal

This 1.7-acre estate is a prime example of Stofft Cooney Architects’ work: a modern home constructed with meticulous attention to detail, as well as the latest techniques and materials available. Photos courtesy of Stofft Cooney

Structural Integrity with Stofft Cooney

We can’t speak about architecture in Southwest Florida without mentioning the influential efforts of Stofft Cooney, a studio that has given the Gulf Coast its most impressive private properties as it helps to usher...

Allocated for leisurely activities like reading and watching television, the family room also plays host to book club meetings and serves as an overflow space for dinner guests. Wallcoverings crafted from natural horsehair hang behind floating shelves stocked with books and objets d’art. The designers had to significantly size down the fireplace mantel, which is fronted in Pompeii quartz.

Inside a Modern-Coastal Gulf Gem in Naples

A high perch overlooking Naples’ pristine waters inspires a New England couple to trade colonial charm for west Florida sunsets

“It feels very grand for a smaller condo,” says interior designer Minka McDonald of the 2,500-square-foot residence. To fulfill the bold design direction in the living room, the design team chose a sectional sofa and throw pillows by Rowe Furniture, an ivory-and-charcoal striped area rug by Loloi, and a rattan-and-linen accent chair from Four Hands.

Marvel at Modern Monochrome in this Naples Condo

A black-and-white palette in a Downtown Naples condominium fulfills a client’s directive to go bold

The living room flows effortlessly into a glossy all-white kitchen outfitted in Calacatta Lincoln marble. The design team amplified the clean design by wrapping the stove hood in the same marble for a modern, seamless look, and coloring the pendant lights to match the marble’s gray veining.

Next-Level Style Wows in Naples Penthouse

A penthouse in Naples’ Kalea Bay embraces Gulf Coast living with metropolitan sensibilities

A dynamic artwork by Mat Sanders, Speed Boat 2, sourced from the Wendover Art Group, anchors the dining room. The dining table is made of mahogany finished in a warm neutral topped with a glaze. A dynamic red-and-white Pollock fabric on the host and hostess chairs creates a bright, resonant element in the space.

Nautical Notes Create Life-by-the-Sea Mood in Naples

Complete with an underground boat garage, a coastal contemporary residence in Mangrove Bay charms with maritime moxie

In the dining room, a lacquered white table is surrounded by chairs and a bright yellow bench, anchoring the room with eclectic charm. A branch lighting fixture custom designed by Liegeois and pendant lights that mimic paper lanterns add color and personality to the space. “The lanterns are so unique, they bring a smile to my heart every time they’re on,” says homeowner Susan Baierl. “The neighbors appreciate them at night as well, telling us how beautiful they look from the windows.”

Naples Family Home is a Serene Dream

A seasoned designer helps a Naples couple customize their dream retreat just steps from Vanderbilt Beach

In the outdoor dining room just off the grilling station and kitchen, the dining chairs placed around a live-edge teak table with powder-coated forged-iron legs are made of rope and teak. The teal color is brought into this space in the lively patterned rug.

Coastal Refinement in Venetian Bay

With its eye-friendly hues of coastal colors, a waterside home in Naples’ Venetian Bay is as smart as it is tranquil

Designer Daniel Killgore chose a Julie Neill light fixture made up of tiny gold butterflies for its strong contrast to the white crocodile hide credenza. “I was looking for soft and feminine, and as soon as I saw this light, I knew we had to use it,” he says. “It’s a piece of art and really becomes the focal point.”

Posh Practicality Shines in Naples Family Vacation Home

Multiple generations feel right at home at a Naples house that doesn’t sacrifice comfort for style

The dining table and chairs are the result of the owners’ European buying trip. The fish-themed painting on the wall hails back to 1967 and was a gift from the artist.

Eclectic Meets Coastal Contemporary in Old Naples

Multiple influences create a masterful composition in an Old Naples home for two

Lighting around the pool deck, both functional and ambient, as well as features like the fire pit, make the area come alive at night.

Comfortable Coastal Luxury on Naples Bay

With the help of local suppliers, a gifted design team infuses a waterside spec home with Southwest Florida style, as well as details and amenities that nod to the good life

Designer Jennifer Sloan created a classic Florida- style enclosed porch with cane-backed furniture and white and palm-leaf printed upholstery.

Timeless Elegance Prevails in Historic Naples Home

A couple honors their legacy in Naples with a meticulous restoration of their family home

For the covered loggia, architect Greg Palmer flawlessly executed the delicate dance between maximizing views with expansive openings, while also providing enough wall to create the feeling of substance and defined architectural space.

Form and Function Unite in a Family-First Naples Home

By adopting an abundant mindset, a design team delivers a Naples residence with inspired spaces for the celebration of family

Bathed in natural light, the formal living room features a serene palette of colors and a variety of textural elements that add dimension to the space. Designer Carrie Brigham installed custom millwork, which she says “elevates the level of intricacy of the overall design, fully integrating and connecting the home from space to space.”

Naples Home Boasts Bright and Airy Refresh

A former winter retreat in Pelican Bay is reimagined as a sunny primary residence

To impart cosmopolitan elegance, the palette in the main living room consists of black, white, and gray. The large chandelier by Terzani drove the design decisions in this part of the home, which features symmetrically paired chairs and a sofa opposite the expanse of the fireplace.

Naples Home Exudes Metropolitan Sophistication

Design West delivers cosmopolitan elegance in a Talis Park vacation home with a New York state of mind

Walnut accents in the great room echo the exterior design and warm up the all-white walls and furnishings. Pops of bright colors were strategically designed to be removed if the new owner didn’t like them. “People are sometimes afraid of color and it would be difficult if I put in a red sofa, so I kept it to small accessories,” says McDaniel.

Pops of Color Rule in Miromar Lakes Home

A hue-happy model home mixes modern lines with classic materials

Interior designer Laura Parsons opted for locally made goods and furnishings, especially in the living room, where the vibrant draperies inspired the color choices on the coffee table, chairs, and accent pillows.

Bold Shades Beckon in Bonita Springs Home

A New York couple hankers for hues in their refreshed Bonita Springs retreat

The dining room table with its tree trunk base and fossilized clamshell top is an elegant counterpoint to the woven sea grass dome fixture that hangs above.

Scaling Up the Glamour in Naples

A coastal contemporary cottage in Naples goes glam

A four-poster hand-crafted lampakanai rope bed is the focal point of 8-year-old Shiloh Moulton’s dream bedroom. A white sea fan suspended underneath glass and framed in Capiz shell spans the width of the bed. Below, a handmade blush-toned sheepskin rug complements the pink-hued pillows and beaded drapery.

Kalea Bay Condo is a Serene Oasis

Inspired by her work in a model condominium, a family gives a designer free rein to create a vacation home that’s as elegant as it is durable

"The idea here was to create a fairly formal dining room where the Biondis could entertain guests,” Shafran says. “But we also wanted to create a modern space, by adding the light fixture and other elements. The goal was to do something that would not lose style over time.”

Château Chic in Talis Park

A New York couple creates the luxurious second home of their dreams

The office doubles as a guest room with a pull-out sofa bed. Blue grasscloth on all the walls allows the homeowner’s black-and-white surfer photographs to pop. Martin chose the trunk coffee table to give the room a more eclectic look.

Eclectic Touches Abound in Modern Naples Home

A designer turns supply-chain shortages into serendipity

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