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...

Old Florida Opulence Abounds In Naples Home

The allure of Captiva Island, nestled just offshore of Southwest Florida in the Gulf of Mexico, hooked a Chicago family that longed for a subtropical vacation home where relatives and friends might gather. Upon...
Tone-on-tone neutral colors flow into the great room, where splashes of blue are sprinkled throughout the living area. A clean-lined sectional from Theodore Alexander provides deep-seated comfort, while Burton James lounge chairs in Kravet’s bold stripes pair with Arteriors’ accent table that lends an organic feel.

Aqualane Shores Home is a Coastal Vision

In the private community of Aqualane Shores, clean lines and stunning water views offer style inspiration for one couple’s idyllic vacation getaway

A Contemporary Naples Home Remains One With Nature

From the outside, the soaring residence in exclusive Aqualane Shores, near downtown Naples, Fla., could be a contemporary two or three-story head-turner. In a neighborhood of traditional structures, only one or two have embraced...
Stepping from the private elevator into the nearly 4,000-square-foot dwelling, the eye is immediately drawn to the large mirror in the great room. Reflecting the Gulf of Mexico, it gives the illusion of being a window and sets a calming tone for the entire space.

Kalea Bay Home is a Modern Haven

Cloaked in simplicity, this fabulous North Naples oasis in Kalea Bay radiates calm and peace
The restored 1914 cottage that once belonged to early Naples mayor E.G. Wilkinson features an original widow’s walk, accessed by an interior stairway. The cottage offers stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico and the Naples Pier from nearly every window.

Cottage to the Core in Old Naples

This historic Old Naples cottage gets a new life as a chic guesthouse

Color Comes Alive In Eclectic Bonita Springs Home

Homeowners John Krpan, an Ontario developer, and his wife Andrée Jean had already settled on a property in a gated golf course community when, on a whim, they stopped by an open house and...
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
In the foyer, guests are met with a vibrant first impression with upbeat artwork by Mel Bochner. A woven-front cabinet from Chaddock pairs with matching satin brass lamps. A super-wide runner guides the eye into the living space.

Color Crush in Old Naples Home

A joint effort between a father-and-daughter design team inspires artfully curated spaces in a vivacious home in Old Naples
The residence’s glass staircase is seamlessly integrated into the foyer. Designed by Flora Di Menna, it is a major focal point throughout the main living spaces. The custom-designed cabinetry inset into the wall serves as a niche for sculpture and echoes the tones and lines of the metal grids on the entry door.

Port Royal Home Harnesses Warm Modernity

Two savvy homeowners and a stellar design crew combine their expertise to create a modern residence that doesn’t sacrifice comfort for style
Bright color prevails on the loggia. Wicker chairs covered with chartreuse-and-turquoise throws edge an expansive table and chairs from JANUS et Cie. Two table lamps comprised of crushed oyster shells and driftwood shelving flanked by French doors pay homage to the nearby sea.

Naples Cottage Blends Color and Charisma

Vibrant Patterns And Bright Hues Play A Leading Role In This Charming Seaside Cottage With Tons Of Palm Beach Personality
Even with a short timeline for the project, Clair van der Swan designed many of the home’s furniture pieces. Her elegant coffee table was the perfect fit for the living room, one of the many spots in the home where the homeowners can enjoy their water views. Even better is the breeze on the lanai.

Naples Condo is a New Classic

A Naples condo goes for the bold with Old-World elegance marked by custom furnishings, art, and accessories
The landscape design surrounding the pool is visible from the great room and affords the home complete privacy. A pair of ivory colored armchairs with sides wrapped in striped velvet and gray-linen ottomans with brushed-nickel bases flank antique cocktail tables from Habersham. A light gray, hand-knotted area rug from Loloi grounds the space in comfort.

Pelican Bay Home Exudes Coastal Chic Inside and Out

This Tropical Oasis In Pelican Bay Is Designed With Sophisticated Yet Relaxed Interiors That Flow Effortlessly Into Its Lush Outdoor Spaces

Stunning Views Inspire Contemporary Naples Home

With premium water access and a location that befits its regal name, this 4,667-square-foot bayfront Naples residence in the affluent community of Port Royal captures views from every angle. A result of a close collaboration,...
Instead of shooing people out of the kitchen during gatherings, Thompson and the homeowner turned the space into the home’s most inviting and comfortable room with oversized wing chairs and deep bar stools upholstered in performance fabric. On either side of the Francois & Company hood are vintage Moroccan lanterns. A pair of custom-made chandeliers adds a wood element.

Southern Elegance Charms in Port Royal Home

A Port Royal home soothes the senses with subtle Southern charm

Coastal Chic Paradise in Bonita Springs

Dynamic architectural elements, fascinating furnishings, and soothing shades that resonate with the beauty of the outdoors capture the essence of coastal living
Integrated within the living room, the bar area was inspired by a Patagonia Exotic stone slab that illuminates with backlighting. An open-shelf bookcase from Alli Kriste designed for the front of the bar disguises it from the living room view, and barstools by Hamilton Conte emulate the organic shape of tree stumps to further bring the outside in.

Organic Harmony Achieved in Sprawling Naples Home

A courtyard-style home offers a satisfying and serene connection to nature
In the living area, the Rene Cazares wood-framed lounge chairs pair nicely with the dominant white oak wood fireplace wall. Black-and-white framed palm frond photography shot by interior designer Jack Lonetto and the organic shape of Aqua Gallery’s floor lamp create an artistic focal point in keeping with the indoor-outdoor tropical scheme.

Tropical Inspiration Wraps Modern Naples Home

With Natural Stone, Clean Design And An Indoor-Outdoor Aesthetic, This Naples Home Connects Contemporary Architecture With The Wonders Of Nature

Naples Home is a Tropical Oasis of Culture

If these walls could talk, what a story they would tell about a well-traveled couple, their eclectic collection of art and a collaborative vision that created this dreamscape on the Gulf Coast

British Sophistication Elevates Modern Naples Home

To highlight the scenic lake views and make the large house fit the site, residential designer Richard Guzman tackled the challenge of designing this new 9,311-square-foot home in the Quail West community of Naples,...
CR Laine’s blue chenille velvet splashes on to the cushions of the lightweight, unusually shaped hexagonal bases of CTH Sherill Occasional counter stools tucked beneath the island. Gabby Home’s trio of lanterns glow with modern attitude above, while Paragon Picture Gallery’s four watercolor giclées add an artistic touch.

Belleview Place Home Brings Contemporary Cool

Neutral hues, bold accents, and a touch of glam create wow moments in this transitional vacation getaway