All That Glitters_HDN 2021 Fall by Home & Design Magazine

Fall 2021

ALL THAT GLITTERS GRANDEUR, REFINEMENT, AND BLING MAKE THIS WATERFRONT NAPLES HOME TRULY SHINE

Front Elevation: No matter whether it’s labeled transitional or soft contemporary with a tropical twist, all will agree that the front elevation of the home is remarkable. Awning louvers hang above the balcony, garage, and the full-height windows — from Andersen Windows & Doors, installed by Florida Wood Window & Door — which all contribute to the tropical influence. “I always try to pop the entry and make it a pronounced part of the front elevation,” says Cooney, who used tall vertical plasters and a stair tower leading to a stately mahogany door. “Right away you’re drawn to it and know just where to go.” Andrea also did his part to make things more inviting by using abundant shrubbery, planting varietal palms in varying heights, and inlaying grass within the motor court. “It connects the landscape to the structure and acts as a welcome mat,” he remarks. Rear Elevation: Boaters passing by on the canal take pause at the remarkable rear elevation of this home. It’s the result of a seamless team effort by all parties and gives the homeowners the vast outdoor living space they desire. Andrea’s landscape architecture features a pool with vanishing edge and a strategically placed sun shelf — outfitted with Ledge Lounger chaises — to maximize the views. Fire bowls are placed on either side of the chaises to add ambiance day or night. Cooney incorporates vast expanses of glass into his architectural plan, so the Andersen windows from Florida Wood Window & Door create an impressive sight looking in or out. Sorrentino filled the summer kitchen, outdoor living room, and huge deck with a mix of woven resin and aluminum patio furnishings from Summer Classics, Kingsley Bates, and Sunset West — with gorgeous outdoor fabrics by Sunbrella. And, of course, STOCK Custom Homes built it all to perfection.

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Set within the luxury community of Park Shore, this two-story home has five bedrooms and is a sight to behold whether one is strolling through Venetian Village or boating on picturesque Venetian Bay. Lead Designer Natalie Sorrentino creates exquisite spaces with tasteful transitional style using a neutral palette of taupe, cool gray, and a splash of spa blue. Expertly constructed by Naples-based luxury homebuilder STOCK Custom Homes for a family who also owns condos in South Carolina and elsewhere in Florida, this home is now the family’s primary residence. The project shines in more than one sense of the word. “The wife used the word glittery often in our design conversations, so we included lots of polished chrome, iridescent finishes, and sparkling light fixtures throughout to achieve that ‘bling’ she loves,” Sorrentino recounts. Since the home is located in a flood zone, a specific minimum elevation of the finished floor is required. “We are dealt the codes, which some may view as a negative, but in my office, I have a motto: ‘We like to turn lemons into lemonade,’” remarks John Cooney of Stofft Cooney Architects, who was the architect on this project. “So, we embraced the vertical height and accentuated it throughout the architecture.” This positive attitude is unanimous among the team. “The house sits high and proud, giving it the illusion of three stories although there’s only two,” proclaims Sorrentino. This sense of grandeur allowed the players involved to really flex their collective creative muscles. “The first level has nice height with 12-foot ceilings, and in the bedrooms on the second floor, we vaulted and trayed up into the ceilings to create volume,” explains Cooney. “And with so much glass, an abundance of natural light filters in throughout the open plan, so it’s very pleasing in that regard. There’s not a dark room in this house.” Landscape Architect Christian Andrea — owner of Architectural Land Design — incorporates plentiful greenery all around the property to add to the topical hues. “The style of the residence lends itself to our tropical setting,” he explains. u

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Entry: Upon strolling into the entry via a large-scale custom door with clear glass insets, a transition into soft contemporary takes place. European oak wide plank flooring from Hadinger Flooring covers the floors, while a complementary pecan tone is used to finish the stair treads and rails. Overhead, Nuevo’s polished chrome Yves pendant sets the home’s sparkle in motion. Also in view is the dining room, where a striking pair of Regina Andrew antique mercury chandeliers hang above the taupeglazed Bradford dining table and Bailey chairs, both by Vanguard Furniture. Living Room: The living room becomes a livable showplace where quiet elegance is amped with sparkle and shine — in keeping with the wife’s desired aesthetic. The focal wall exhibits Sorrentino’s custom design — a streamlined fireplace set within straight-cut porcelain emulating travertine, and a TV tucked into a niche for a clean look. Thick floating shelves are backed with mirrors that reflect a symmetrical furniture arrangement; the cocktail table has a strong presence in the center and the seating surrounding it is plentiful. A pair of cream chenille swivel chairs face two Vanguard barrel-back loungers upholstered in a whisper of spa blue. A plush taupe rug from Stanton lies underfoot, and a Hudson Valley Chambers chandelier — boasting tapered candles balanced atop a gleaming polished nickel ring — shimmers overhead. Just beyond the staircase, the clients’ own piano brings a melodic personal touch to the scene.

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The kitchen is equipped with high-end appliances from Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery. Matte cream transitional style cabinets by Ruffino Cabinetry frame the space while a glass mosaic tile backsplash adds dimension and iridescence in cool gray with a hint of blue. Visual Comfort’s polished nickel Presidio Linear Lantern hangs above a clean-cut island topped with Tuscany Pompeii Quartz, which is flanked by four Bernhardt counter stools upholstered in a striated taupe and cream fabric. Seating for eight is provided by way of a wood table and upholstered chairs from Bernhardt, and the breakfast scene is lit by the gleaming George Kovacs polished chrome pendant. To add a touch of softness to this space, the glass sliders are treated with stationary drapes, using a Camengo off-white and taupe faux silk.

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Master Bedroom: The master bedroom is imbued with elegant and glamourous appointments. Vanguard’s channel-tufted Kelsey king bed, fully upholstered in Tiwanna Sand linen, is dressed with an assortment of refined neutral textiles. A Bernhardt Laguna bench with polished chrome and glass legs dons a cotton taupe cushion that sits at the foot of the bed. Both are set atop an abstract silk rug by Surya that features a subtle blend of taupe, white, and cream. On either side, mirrored chests with glass knobs bring star quality that’s made that much more powerful with a pair of Regina Andrew Odessa crystal table lamps. The room’s sitting area is furnished with two velvet upholstered swivel chairs. Finishing off the space are two unique pieces — a strong yet delicate silver leaf Currey & Company glass beaded chandelier, and a kinetic canvas. Master Bathroom: Bright and elegant, the master bath showcases luxurious materials from Hadinger Flooring. Tesoro Altezza Carrara Matte graces the shower walls and the floors, which also feature inlaid Glazzio Divine Windows Gaelic Kirk mosaic. Understated wood cabinetry fabricated by Ruffino Cabinetry is dressed up with polished nickel hardware and lighting. An Interlude Home lucite counter stool interplays with Regina Andrew silk-shaded wall sconces, and boasts complementary lucite accents for a touch of glamour and translucence.

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Loft: The loft is designed for pure enjoyment; it includes a wet bar and a furniture setup for entertaining that includes a Bernhardt Kelsey Sectional upholstered in taupe linen, a cocktail ottoman swathed in a muted graphic pattern of gray and cream, and a Bernhardt Luca Entertainment Credenza — featuring two-toned wood and distinctive bronze metal hardware — giving this space special character. When it’s game time, a brushed nickel chandelier from Hinkley Lighting shines down on a Lexington Furniture wood table that has crisscross supports underneath a gray-painted tabletop that complements the light gray cotton fabric seen in the set of four Hooker chairs.

The home’s style name is up for discussion. The exterior palette, with features like a compound roof, louvers and brackets, and a tongue-andgroove ceiling on the lanai are unarguably West Indies inspired. The interior is decidedly streamlined — it leans more toward transitional. According to Matt Sellick, president of STOCK Custom Homes, it’s best to defer to the architect on this one. “It’s soft contemporary with a tropical twist,” declares Cooney. When all is said and done, it’s a happy client that matters most. “We take the desires of our customer, take direction on how they want things done, and go for it —- always taking the greatest of pride in our craftsmanship,” says Sellick. And this home is one worth flaunting — just as people do with their bijouterie. n This home was sold by Stan Whitcomb | The Whitcomb Group at Premier Plus Realty.

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Guest Bedroom: Unarguably the standout of the VIP guest bedroom, ELK Lighting’s massive polished nickel starburst chandelier sparkles beneath the vaulted ceiling from which it’s suspended. It doubles as an eyecatcher for those on the outside looking in. Decorative bedding from Matouk dresses the Avery bed from Bernhardt that faces a lacquered Zeitgeist dresser by Artistica Home. The linen drapes utilize Fabricut’s Skara pattern in ivory and give way to an iron-railed balcony and a gorgeous view of Venetian Village. A woven accent chair, a small Surya shapely table, and Arteriors’ glazed porcelain Amy table lamp finish this space with an added touch of class. Guest Bathroom: This bath is designed to make guests feel like VIPs. The straight-cut Nautilus porcelain tile flooring — which emulates travertine — is lain staggered by Hadinger Flooring to the designer’s specifications for added interest. Built-in shelving from Ruffino Cabinetry puts neatly stacked clean towels close at hand when emerging from the glass-enclosed shower. The vanity — finished in cool gray and also from Ruffino Cabinetry — is adorned by slender polished nickel pulls, and the matching ring-door pulls find their doppelgängers in the wall sconces. Two white porcelain countertop vessel sinks from Mirabelle are accompanied by extra tall polished chrome faucets. A showstopping Scalamandre cork wallpaper with silver leaf accents graces the vanity wall.

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Written By Robin Hodes Photography by Lori Hamilton Photography Luxury Home Builder Stock Custom Homes 2639 Professional Circle, Suite 101 Naples, FL 34119 239.249.6400 stockdevelopment.com Architect Stofft Cooney Architects 111 10th Street South, Suite 308 Naples, FL 34102 239.262.7677 stofft.com Landscape Architect Architectural Land Design 2780 South Horseshoe Drive, Suite 5 Naples, FL 34104 239.430.1661 aldinc.net Resources: Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery 38 Goodlette-Frank Road South Naples, FL 34102 239.963.0087 build.com/ferguson Florida Wood Window & Door Andersen Windows & Doors 5691 Halifax Avenue Fort Myers, FL 33912 239.437.6166 fwwdinc.com Hadinger Flooring 6401 Airport-Pulling Road North Naples, FL 34109 239.566.7100 hadingerflooring.com Ruffino Cabinetry 7947 Drew Circle Fort Myers, FL 33967 239.939.1313 ruffinocabinetry.com The Whitcomb Group at Premier Plus Realty 8955 Fontana Del Sol Way Naples, FL 34108 239.564.5252 thewhitcombgroup.com

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