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Naples Custom Homes emerges from the well-established roots of Naples Kitchen & Bath, a company that has been an essential part of the Naples home remodeling scene for a quarter-century. Building upon their extensive experience in kitchen and bath renovations, this respected local business is now expanding their services to include custom home construction. By leveraging their expertise in creating beautiful, functional living spaces, Naples Custom Homes aims to bring the same level of quality and attention to detail to entire home builds that clients have come to expect from their kitchen and bath renovations.

Brian Raymond, President of both Naples, Kitchen & Bath and Naples Custom Homes, saw a need for luxury homes in the up-and-coming Bayshore Arts District and opted to build his first model home there, launching his new business. Employing a strategy that would balance the budget — knowing this was a first of its kind in that community where primarily commercial projects are emerging — yet still allow him to showcase the company’s talent for design and construction, he built a two-story, elegant coastal-style home at an affordable price. And it sold before it was even completed. u

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To maximize the home’s appeal, the design focuses on the outdoor living spaces— it’s Naples, after all. “The rear of the home is the main selling point,” Raymond says. “We focused on the boating life and outdoor entertaining.” The custom dock, pool, and multiple outdoor living areas — including a complete outdoor kitchen — check all the boxes for prospective homeowners. While many homes in the area sit on stilts, Naples Custom Homes went the extra mile to raise the lot to accommodate two full stories of indoor living.

And those areas appeal to a Naples audience as well. In conjunction with Laurie Walter, Owner of Cardamon Design, the team delivered on the promise of luxury.

“This is a fully curated package with furnishings, custom lighting, window coverings, artwork, and more,” Raymond says. The kitchen features high-end appliances from Fuse Appliances and Crystal Cabinet Works cabinetry from Naples Kitchen & Bath, of course. The team also partnered with Design Works, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery, and Wilson Lighting for the luxury finishes throughout. u

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CARDAMON DESIGN & NAPLES CUSTOM HOMES Walter harnessed the resources at the International Design Source for furniture and artwork. She says, “We approached the whole floor plan and the furniture plan from a very livable, functional aspect while keeping in mind that this might be for a family with children, or it might be for couples inviting other couples to come visit.”

One of Walter’s favorite spots in the home is the loft.

“I love the view looking from that loft area,” she says.

“Looking down the staircase at the staggered lighting is very unique. And to add a little local flavor, we selected the image of the Naples pier to hang above the desk.”

Each custom touch throughout the home is a testament to the ambition and experience that comes from 25 years of designing homes in the Naples area. “Some people were surprised this home sold before it was complete,” Raymond says, “but it didn’t surprise me.

We’re very process-driven, and we dedicate an entire team to every project, not just a project manager.

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Written by Heather Shoning Photography by Rick Bethem Photography

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