Written by Marci Wise Stofft Cooney Architects 633 Ninth Street North Naples, Florida 34102 239.262.7677 www.stofftcooney.com BCB Homes 3696 Enterprise Ave. #100 Naples, Florida 34104 www.bcbhomes.com 239.643.1004
The dark wood flooring of the study brings an element of contrast to the home. Minimal detailing in the ceiling and indirect lighting bring full attention to the homeowner’s beloved art. “Wood man” by Stephan Balkanhol and a Busan shipyard photo by Thomas Struth amuse and delight — while a Paul Smith rug enlivens the area. The bright, white master bath with freestanding tub serves to further accentuate the home’s remarkable waterfront location. A Glassos countertop provides shine and durability. A hand-painted skateboard by Peter Zimmermann adorns the wall, continuing the artistic theme. In the dining room, windows opening to the south side of the property allow plenty of natural light to illuminate the portrait of Mademoiselle de Pompadour by Ken Aptekar which elegantly wraps itself around two walls. White tiled floors and another impressive garnet colored chandelier from Barovier & Toso place an exclamation mark on the room. The home’s black mosaic pool is designed with a 360-degree infinity edge, creating the illusion that it’s one with the Bay. While the all glass tile sun shelf with chaise lounges may give the false appearance of shallowness, this waveless pool actually provides depths of up to six feet, enabling it to be used for both lounging and swimming laps. The detached spa, located off the outdoor living room, also boasts an infinity edge with water flowing over all four sides. Multiple planters lead down to the dock below, blending the elements of indoor and outdoor living seamlessly. The homeowner is pleased with his artistic oasis, “I always tell people, ‘if you’re going to build a
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house, Naples, Florida is the place,’” he says. “It was such a satisfying process that I could have started the next day and done it all again.”
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The rear exterior of the home is not only dramatic, it serves as a chic al fresco social area and lounge.