Coastal Charm and Modern Elegance Merge in Old Naples

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“This project actually began as a spec home,” says designer Madison Weir about a 9,436-square-foot family house in Old Naples that she and partner Susan Weir recently completed for their firm, deClare Interiors. “Inspired by the Hamptons’ classic architecture, we achieved a timeless design that combines the coastal charm of Naples with modern sophistication.”

This is a home that’s been carefully customized for those who live in it. The furnishings throughout reflect the homeowners’ unique style and cherished memories, incorporating elements from their favorite vacations to create a warm, inviting atmosphere. Bespoke furniture designed by deClare Interiors include a gorgeous live-edge dining table, the primary bedroom’s elegant four-poster bed, and a cozy daybed swing on the upper-level deck—pieces that were brought to life by the designers’ preferred millworkers in the region. “We designed this home to reflect a deep appreciation for authentic architecture, vibrant colors, global travel, and nature,” notes Weir.

Dotted with palm trees, the picturesque front exterior landscape features an antiqued brick driveway that leads to a charming porch adorned with hand-split cedar shingles, copper gas lanterns, and a wide sapele wood front door framed with distressed blue, gray, and white hues. Upon entering, a beach-inspired foyer takes the spotlight with its stunning two-story beaded chandelier cascading from a barrel-vaulted ceiling. White paneled walls, sand-hued oak floors, and an ethereal, sky-inspired stair runner all work to generate a serene backdrop for impressionist paintings by local artist Janine Wesselmann.

The foyer transitions fluently into a great room defined with deep ceiling beams and a massive fireplace wall crowned with a nickel-gap wall treatment that cleverly conceals the television. Patterned rattan chairs bring counterbalance and playful shape to the linear forms of a broad modern sectional dressed with throws and pillows. The refined aesthetic continues in the dining room, where a dynamic wine wall displays bottles from the owners’ impressive wine collection. The custom live-edge dining table featuring inlaid silver-leaf and vine detailing (designed by deClare Interiors) echoes the organic elegance of a statement chandelier overhead.

Blending beauty and functionality, the open-plan kitchen gleams with polished nickel lanterns and stainless-steel appliances carefully coordinated with a matching custom range hood. Oversized Italian potato knobs and branch pulls adorn the custom cabinetry, and a hidden pantry door leads to a versatile scullery outfitted with floor-to-ceiling cabinets and open shelving.

Upstairs, the home’s top level includes an expansive entertainment space housing a billiards table, a wide-screen TV, and plenty of spectator seating for friends and family. The room’s vaulted ceiling, grass cloth-covered walls, and colossal circular chandelier amplify the grandeur of this extraordinary property. The second floor also boasts a balcony terrace, where automated screens ensure a pest-free ambiance for taking in the salty sea air along with the serene views. Outside, an alluring pool area captures the epitome of alfresco Florida living. Equipped with a putting green, a lavish outdoor kitchen, an intimate fire pit, and lots of lounge seating, this is the place everyone gravitates to, no matter the season.

“The homeowners chose this dwelling to create a space to share with their family and friends,” says Weir. “Hearing their stories and getting to know them personally was very special. It was a joy to bring their dream home to life.”

Story Credits:

Interior Design by Madison Weir & Susan Weir, deClare Interiors, Naples, FL

Residential Design by R.G. Designs, Bonita Springs, FL

Builder Calusa Construction, Naples, FL

Landscape Architecture by Architectural Land Design, Naples, FL

Text by Jenee Destin

Photography by Matt Steeves, Fort Myers

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