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A pair of brushed stainless-steel benches from Urbia sit below large panels of silver circular art set within floating silver frames to create a touch of architectural detail in the foyer. In the back of this expansive space, a trio of polished cones brings a sculptural texture through a sophisticated yet fun presentation.

Seaglass Tones Inspire In Bonita Springs Penthouse

Freedom of space, texture, light and proportion define style in a seaglass penthouse perched on the edge of the bay in Bonita Springs

Shell stone slabs lead the way through Windham Studio’s lush tropical landscape and past Aluminum Designs’ shuttered entrance to solid mahogany doors crafted by the skilled artisans at Naples Lumber’s Door Shop.

Old Naples Home Packs on the Alfresco Appeal

A new oasis in Old Naples enchants with its clean palette and unassuming island-style charm

Vintage Floridian and Coastal Elements Meld in Marco Island Home

Beautifully poised amid two acres of lush tropical landscape, this custom estate home on Marco Island capitalizes on its breathtaking views of Caxambas Bay. Encompassing nearly 10,800 square feet that includes the porches, terraces...

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

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

Naples Modern Farmhouse Honors Openness

Set amid acres of indigenous tropical greenery, rolling pathways for walking and biking, and golf courses in Naples’ exclusive Estuary at Grey Oaks community, this home’s lush surroundings provided all the inspiration interior designer...

A Look Inside MHK

Inside these pages: The Florida Architect offers a captivating glimpse of nearly 70 brilliantly designed homes by architect Matthew Kragh, President of MHK Architecture and Planning. Included in the book is Kragh’s personal family...

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.

Seaglass Awards Spotlight: Best Use of Color

This summer, we are celebrating Florida's top design talents who were recently recognized at the inaugural Seaglass Awards

Interior designer Judith Liegeois says that homeowner Cindy Engles already owned the striking marble-topped dining room table, but she bought the orange chandelier at Art Basel. Liegeois was tasked with finding ways to show off Engles’ artwork, from the white display shelf she added in front of the window to the lighting she placed inside the pre-existing built-ins.

Gallery Glam Dazzles in Naples Home

A coastal cottage is transformed into an art-studded space where friends can gather

Henredon’s chenille-covered sofa pairs with armchairs from Century Furniture to shape a social grouping in the living room. Here, a silk-shaded chandelier from Fine Art Lamps shines above Bernhardt’s driftwood and washed metal cocktail table. A custom-designed wool area rug patterned with silk yarn adds a comforting, warm touch.

Entertaining is Key in Quail West Dream Home

With Views Of The Swimming Pool, Lake And Golf Course, This Canadian Couple Built Their Dream House In Naples To Take Advantage Of Outdoor Living And Their Love For Entertaining

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

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...

“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...

Art Informs Architecture In Contemporary Naples Home

To accentuate his clients’ substantial collection of artwork in this 5,000-square-foot home located in the Moorings community of Naples, architect Robert Herscoe implemented a design that presents its own artistic statement. “The owners have...

Eclectic Touches Elevate Mystique Condo in Naples

Serene and family friendly, an interior scheme openly welcomes the surrounding views and spikes of drama

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

The great room’s tranquil palette, organic forms, and linear architectural details create an elevated living experience designed to bring the family together. A creamy white EJ Victor sofa combines with plush pink chairs and soft gray occasional chairs, all from Sam Moore. The marble-clad entertainment center takes center stage along with a stunning Currey & Company chandelier.

Bespoke Touches Bring Serenity in Bonita Bay

Infused with serene neutrals and soft shades of blush, a new Bonita Bay home offers a haven for a family to make lasting memories

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

With the juxtaposition of textures, the living room finds a balance between hard and soft. Low-slung slipper chairs in Taffard’s tones of vapor blue, platinum and cream pair with an original midcentury Marco Zanuso “Lady Chair” in Prussian blue Italian chenille, and Bright Chair’s sofa in white chenille. Here, an onyx and leather-paneled fireplace surround soars to 23 feet high. Macassar ebony display cases feature an evenly backlit slab of white agate. Holly Hunt’s cocktail table centers the laser-cut cowhide area rug from Kyle Bunting.

Designer Achieves Castle and Cottage in Port Royal

When presented with the architectural plans for this Port Royal manse, interior designer Laura Parsons suggested, while it was still possible, to modify the exterior elevation from Mediterranean to a more simplified vernacular. “The...

Color and Vintage-Inspired Pieces Grace Palm Beach Cottage

It all started with a dress. Interior designer Bethany O’Neil recalls how the defining moment of this project in the Doctors Pass area of Naples began when her client brought in a colorful dress...

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...

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