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The living room is set in two subtly specified conversation spaces. Walsh deftly combines Venetian, traditional, and contemporary styling—all awash in tones of blue and green. From wood to glass to metal and bone, no two tables are alike. A Chihuly-esque chandelier hangs above.

Worldly Sophistication Invites in Naples

Combining styles and influences, a Naples home goes from massively Mediterranean to eclectically elegant

“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

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...

Interior designer Kelli Esposito kept the residence’s three young kids in mind when she selected the easy-to-clean fabrics on the six dining chairs by Essentials for Living that surround the table from Noir, and the four stools (also by Essentials for Living) at the 10-foot, granite-topped island. The glass fixture by Currey & Company provides visual interest without taking away from the crisp, clean kitchen, where concrete pendants by Visual Comfort and dark-finished wood beams introduce texture.

Naples Family Home Exudes Polished Functionality

Designer Kelli Esposito helps a Naples couple bring space, storage, and style to their Old Florida home

“I wanted people to say ‘wow’ from the minute they saw this house,” builder John McGarvey says. From the grand entrance and dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows to a central courtyard featuring an inviting outdoor living area, a shimmering pool and alluring fire bowls, this home is a stunning creation.

Spectacular Courtyard Inspires Quail West Home

Situated amid the tropical landscape of Quail West — one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in Naples — this home radiates modern elegance as it celebrates blissful alfresco living. Comprising 4,661 square feet of...

"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

“This area of the front yard aptly represents the play in textures of green with the grasses contrasting with the broadleaf shrugs,” says landscape architect Patrick Trefz of Outside Productions. “We had a large specimen oak tree brought in to give the home a feeling that it had been built around something large.”

European Persuasion in a Picturesque Naples Garden

Garden traditions from across the pond make their way to a farmhouse-style residence in North Naples

An oversized ceiling fan punctuates the peaked ceiling over the open kitchen, great room, and dining area. White cabinetry and a gleaming copper range hood complement the great room’s blue O. Henry House sofas and multi-colored Pierre Frey and Quadrille pillow fabrics.

Cozy Charisma in Old Naples Bungalow

There’s nothing like a casual stroll through an Old Naples neighborhood to inspire a home purchase. Just ask a Midwestern couple who were searching for a low-maintenance retreat where they could experience the city’s...

Old Florida Touches Warm Modern Coquina Sands Home

When longtime Naples residents Norman and Lesley Klym decided to invest in their forever home in the exclusive community of Coquina Sands, they assembled a tried-and-true design team to build the house of their...

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

Timeless Charm Envelopes Historic Bonita Springs Home

Living in an historic home on the Barefoot Beach Preserve in Bonita Springs has its advantages. With the warm tropical breezes of the Gulf and the community’s state park, homeowners David and Tracey Lieberman...

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

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

Transitional Style Home Boasts Livable Luxury In Quail West

With a view of the 17th hole on the golf course in Naples’ exclusive Quail West community, this 5,893-square-foot residence holds its own as an unpretentious yet luxurious refuge adorned with an eclectic aesthetic....

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

This London Bay Homes custom masterpiece was designed to capture Gulf sunsets and fit its surroundings as though it belonged in Old Naples for decades. A grand pedestrian arrival leads guests through trellises, lush landscaping, and an S-curve walkway to a pergola entrance and the home’s outdoor living space.

Grand Old Naples Home Boasts the Best of Both Worlds

Steps from the beach and downtown, the two-story home blends into its surroundings while merging indoor and outdoor living

An ideal illustration of indoor/outdoor living from designer Sherie Weidner of Clive Daniel Home, this view of the living room features a dining set from Adriana Hoyos and a console from Century. On the outdoor dining area, furniture from Brown Jordan makes alfresco meals a pleasure.

Turnkey Tactics Shine in Naples Winter Retreat

At Mediterra in Naples, a resolute designer executes the vacation home of a Chicago couple down to the very last details

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...

Adriene Ged, director of interior design for EDGE in Naples, made numerous bold suggestions for the great room, including the thick black frame made of cabinet paneling that complements the facing built-in wall unit.

Naples Home Boasts Tropical Transitional Elegance

Two Naples homeowners take a leap of faith into transitional design with a seasoned team at their side

Naples Home Melds Greco-Roman Grandeur With Modern Elegance

A Mediterranean-meets-modern makeover in Naples’ posh Bay Colony community blends a Tuscan foundation With traditional twists

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