Home & Design Magazine | Design Issue 2014 | Southwest Florida Edition

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BEHIND THE

SCENES

COLLINS & DUPONT

This transitional master bath features a floating tub in front of bay windows, accented by a crystal and champagne silver chandelier. The blue-grey color palate and simple lines of the cherry cabinetry create a serene and calming atmosphere.

“ Jody Keene ASID

I love the process of taking a raw undeveloped environment and transforming it into a beautiful and functional space.

the back of the facility, you can see

firm’s drafting department. By having an in-house CAD department, the

the consideration Collins & DuPont

designers have the ability and ease of working closely with professional

gave to details when carefully placing

draftsmen every step of the way instead of outsourcing and sending

their main presentation room in a

their plans to a subcontractor.

wing of the building that receives ample northern light. Because of this exposure, viewing selections in this space really gives a true sense of color and texture to design teams and their clients.

“I strive to create a truly exceptional space that reflects livability and the interests of my client,” says senior designer, Lana Knapp, ASID. An in-house CAD department truly aids in helping clients conceptualize in 3D how their space will come to life as the final design selections are

In the CAD department, ideas are brought to life with digital renderings.

put into place. Knapp, a graduate of Florida State University, has been

“We have learned how to pick the designers’ brains in order to create

with Collins & DuPont for 24 years.

a visual that will help their clients imagine what could be their new space,” describes John Biggs, Director of Design Production, in the

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This study features a free-standing desk and glass door bookshelves that create an airy and light work environment. The soft blue walls and driftwood cases add to the relaxed and laid-back feel of this space.

DESIGN ISSUE 2014

Throughout the showroom, images of projects by these top designers are displayed to show the range of styles and level of detail that Collins

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