Large screen TV, a fireplace, Italian furniture and, wait, no walls? In Southwest Florida, not-quite-alfresco spaces are the home’s prime spots—especially in autumn and winter when Mother Nature mostly smiles our way. Following is a selection of such settings by architects and designers who understand these winning residential corners all too well.
Featuring architecture by RG Designs, design by Adelyn Charles Interiors, and landscaping by Outside Productions, this Fort Myers home’s indoor/outdoor settings are ideally situated to take advantage of the daily Gulf Coast show known as sunset.
In addition to the house-adjacent spaces, this Moorings residence’s superior in-and-out spot is the in-pool cabana by Outside Productions, which includes a fireplace and multiple water features, as well as the furniture stylings of Ashmore Design.
For the covered loggia of this Naples residence, the architects at Harrison Design flawlessly executed the delicate dance of maximizing views with expansive openings while also providing enough walls to create the feeling of substance and defined architectural space. The two-sided fireplace anchors the loggia’s seating area, which features design by Finding Sanctuary.
Outside this Parrish pool house by Stofft Cooney Architects, a covered terrace beckons with tranquil water views. Here, Ivette Arango Interiors‘ chic perspective comes into play with a seating grouping featuring swaying sofas with ropes that move the eye up to the structure’s vaulted ceiling.
Designed by Kukk Architecture, this Port Royal home’s multi-tiered pool patio allows endless opportunities for intimate and large gatherings. Composing the heart of the home, the courtyard-style space provides an open-air living room outfitted with various furnishings chosen by Soucie Horner Design Collective.
Featuring the imprint of A. Lantz Design, this Old Naples terrace’s roomy seating brings the comfort and style of the living room poolside. Artwork by Barry Lantz makes a dynamic statement over the fireplace.
In this Mangrove Bay residence by MHK Architecture & Planning, an entire outdoor living space with both covered and uncovered areas hints at the homeowners’ love for the outdoors. Textured furniture chosen by Collins Dupont Design Group leans into the very intentional indoor/outdoor spirit that was desired.
Surrounded by native greenery chosen by Architectural Land Design, this North Naples loggia serves as an intimate gathering spot for family and friends to convene. The light blue mosaic wall surrounding the television is just one of the many touches by Gloria Black Design that makes the space a favorite.
The designers at Dwayne Bergmann Interiors decided on a large-scale dining setup for this tall Sanibel Island terrace, which overlooks a championship golf course and is part of a massive estate from MAB Homes.
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Text by Christopher Day
Photos courtesy of Design Firms
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