Bespoke Opulence Defines Naples Winter Retreat

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Avid world travelers with homes around the United States, a husband and wife couldn’t resist the charms of a certain golf country club in Naples when they decided to establish a winter retreat on Florida’s Gulf Coast. They quickly acquired a sprawling, 10,692-square-foot property newly built on one of the community’s last remaining empty lots.

“It is a truly breathtaking structure,” says Michael Diamond of Diamond Custom Homes, the builder and developer of the residence. “The home is situated on a pie-shaped cul-de-sac, which meant we had to ensure the build captured the golf course view perfectly.”

Diamond assembled a top-level team, including architect Jon Kukk of Kukk Architecture, who created the overall transitional style for the home. Kukk implemented the desired architectural features for the main level’s VIP guest suite and opulent study, as well as a second-floor loft with an elevator vestibule, a club room, two guest rooms, and outdoor decks. Adriene Ged of Edge Interiors conceptualized all the interior design elements, focusing on the home’s contemporary feel, extensive custom millwork, and innovative ceiling details. Ged collaborated with the entire creative team, including landscape architect Christian Andrea of Architectural Land Design and Nassau Pools Construction.

“The homeowners possess an extensive collection of colorful artworks and sculptures,” says Ged, “so I kept the background neutral while incorporating various blue tones throughout the home. We also introduced intentional architectural details with flush drywall reglet and texture with fluted glass throughout this design.”

Exceptional exterior details begin with the natural stone cladding complementing the home’s clean-lined aesthetic. Upon arrival, an expansive, custom-designed paver driveway commands attention, surrounded by extraordinary landscape lighting, lush green sod, and abundant tropical foliage. Marble cladding frames the entryway, and a handmade custom foyer chandelier is visible from the main road and driveway. A magnificent bespoke front entry door with vertical reeded impact glass sports a dramatic dark custom paint color echoing the dwelling’s exterior embellishments.

“Some of the most striking interior features include the contemporary floating ceilings and drywall details,” adds Diamond. “This residence also contains extensive custom-designed cabinetry and millwork throughout the study, great room, and kitchen.”

Beyond the foyer, the home opens to a central living space, visually connecting the great room to the country club landscape and a large gourmet kitchen and breakfast nook. The great room showcases sleek European furnishings and a back-lit media wall designed by Edge Interiors. “For the ceiling details, we incorporated a clean floating reversed soffit detail for continuity and visual interest,” notes Ged. “In the kitchen, we implemented contrasting black-and-white cabinetry with fluted details to tie into the other reeded elements that flow throughout this home, including the breakfast nook’s custom-channeled banquette extending up the back wall.”

On the opposite end of the great room, a master wing holds a study designed with an intentionally masculine and moody aesthetic. Cocooned in rich walnut paneling and gray-stained white oak flooring, the study emanates elegance and intrigue with a hidden secret door, a glamorous bar area, and a luminous gold chandelier. “We designed a custom dry bar with cabinetry trimmed in brushed-gold metal inlays, refrigerator drawers, and a honed marble waterfall countertop,” says Ged. “What a room!”

Also part of this wing, the primary bedroom suite preludes with a grand vestibule leading to a private entry and wall-to-wall cabinetry with refrigeration to accommodate a morning beverage bar. This room and its primary bath embody resort-style spa amenities with his-and-her custom closets, a soothing zero-gravity soaking tub, and a mind-blowing marble-clad shower with innovative ceiling-mounted rain shower heads.

The blissful outdoor space seamlessly connects to the home’s interior aesthetic, taking alfresco living to the next level with a negative edge pool along the lake, a yoga turf platform, and an outdoor kitchen with a hidden catering station ideal for entertaining.

“The owners enjoy ample space for hosting their family, eight grandchildren, and many friends,” says Ged. “This community has an excellent reputation for pristine golf course views and luxury amenities, and the couple delights in spending their winters in this sunny Naples haven.”

Story Credits:

Interior Design by Adriene Ged, Edge Interiors, Naples, FL

Architecture by Jon Kukk, Kukk Architecture & Design, Naples, FL

Builder Michael Diamond, Diamond Custom Homes, Naples, FL

Text by Jeanne Delathouder

Photography by Venjhamin Reyes, Miami, FL

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