TRUSTING THE PROCESS
HOMEOWNERS HAD CONFIDENCE IN THEIR DESIGN TEAM TO MAKE ALL THE “WRIGHT” DECISIONS
IIn a testament to the transformative power of expert design, Wright Interior Group orchestrated a remarkable metamorphosis of a once-dated Tuscan-style residence in the prestigious Wyndemere Country Club. This renovation exemplifies the extraordinary results achievable when homeowners entrust their vision to seasoned professionals.
Principal and CEO Nan Wright, alongside Design Director Caitlin Heath, were serendipitously recommended by a former client who shared roots with the new owners in a Delaware town. Initially, the home’s somber and outmoded aesthetic nearly dissuaded the prospective buyers. However, Wright’s discerning eye recognized the property’s latent potential, envisioning a luminous transformation to breathe new life into the space. “I assured them that the house had a solid foundation we could definitely work with to transform it into their dream home,” Wright recalls, highlighting her immediate grasp of the property’s possibilities. The couple’s fortuitous discovery of the soon-to-be-listed property through their country club’s membership director set the stage for a design journey to redefine their expectations.
Upon first entering the residence, Wright acknowledged its inherent darkness but swiftly pivoted to its potential: “It doesn’t have to stay that way. We can make it bright and airy.” This visionary perspective resonated with the clients, who were fully confident in Wright Interior Group to manifest this radiant reimagining. u
Kitchen (Previous Spread): The design features a large island crafted from two book-matched, mitered stone slabs sourced from UMI Stone, comfortably seating five to six people. “The cabinetry features a reeded design that aligns with the timeless coastal aesthetic,” Heath explains. “There is hidden storage beneath the island countertop overhang, accessible via touch-latch doors.” The cabinetry, designed in a modified Shaker style, reaches up to the ceiling to enhance the room’s proportions and provide space for displaying decorative accessories. The white oak flooring sourced from Real Wood Floors offers a warm contrast to the cabinetry’s white and blue tones. A delicate chandelier by Capital Lighting illuminates the area without obstructing the hood, serving as a stylish accent.
Living Room: What Wright once described as a “long bowling alley” has transformed into a cozy living area perfect for hosting guests, thoughtfully separated from the foyer. The design team created elegant, transparent wing walls crafted from laser-cut metal, which offer visual connection while delineating the foyer and living room without solid barriers. Luxury touches include floating beams that enhance the architectural appeal, a bespoke entertainment center from Southlinks Custom Cabinetry, and Phillip Jeffries wallpaper that beautifully replicates a classic caning pattern. Aldecor Custom Framing & Gallery expertly framed the artwork found throughout the home.
Dining Room: Originally an outdoor area, this room now boasts a higher ceiling supported by a structural steel beam. The laser-cut wood ceiling design evokes the beauty of outdoor foliage. “We wanted to pay homage to the fact that this area was once part of the lanai by incorporating a leaf-inspired design on the ceiling,” explains Heath. Large accordion doors replace the original sliding doors, allowing for a seamless opening to the pool area while minimizing their visual impact when fully opened. The wallpaper features a soft, cloudy grass cloth, providing an elegant backdrop for the striking pendants that enhance the room’s artistic appeal.
Bar: This beverage area, designed as an extension of the kitchen, seamlessly blends functionality with style. “Highlighting their curated wine collection was essential,” Wright explains. To achieve this, the space features a large wine refrigerator along with refrigerated drawers, dual dishwasher drawers, a sink, and an ice maker. The reeded cabinetry is consistent with the adjacent kitchen design, incorporating the reeded treatment in both the white and blue cabinets. The lighting and blue accents behind the glass-front cabinets enhance the display of glassware. Conveniently located just outside the kitchen, it allows for drink preparation and mingling between the bar and kitchen for the ultimate entertaining experience.
Wright and Heath successfully transformed the family’s living space, seamlessly transforming awkward outdoor areas into sophisticated indoor sanctuaries. Their visionary approach reconfigured existing rooms, creating thoughtfully proportioned bedrooms, introducing an additional sleeping chamber, and ensuring effortless bathroom accessibility. The pièce de résistance of their design is implementing a contemporary open floor plan, which elevates the home’s flow and connectivity to new heights.
Wright’s philosophy of meticulous space utilization shines through in her statement: “We critically assess every inch to determine its optimal use. Our strength lies in analyzing these areas, engaging in discussions about functionality with our clients, and providing recommendations to maximize space efficiency.” This attention to detail is evident in every aspect of the redesign. u
Primary Bedroom: The designers transformed the space into an open, inviting sanctuary by strategically removing prominent soffits. Delicate pendant lights flank the bed, accentuating the nightstands’ clean lines and preserving an uncluttered aesthetic. A thoughtfully curated accent wall harmonizes with a custom rug, encouraging the homeowners to embrace design innovation. Nightstands adorned with a Capiz shell motif introduce subtle coastal elegance, seamlessly blending timeless sophistication with contemporary design sensibilities.
Primary Bathroom: A masterful transformation elevates this space from confined to expansive. The reimagined layout, featuring a curbless glass-enclosed shower and expansive white tilework, creates an illusion of doubled space and enhanced accessibility. “The original shower was closed in, narrow, and dark,” Heath explains. “Now that it features all glass and white tile throughout, the area feels twice as large. By eliminating the curb or step-down at the shower entry, access becomes much easier as one ages in place.” Large-format marble-look porcelain tile from Design Works imparts a luxurious finish, while Wright’s ingenious mirror moldings add architectural intrigue. Plumbing fixtures from Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery complete this bright, airy sanctuary, artfully balancing form and function for ageless elegance.
Guest Bedroom & Bathroom: A masterful reconfiguration optimizes space, integrating closets for the bedroom and adjacent laundry. The homeowners’ mahogany bed, reimagined in white, anchors the room, while elegant drapery transforms a window into a captivating focal point. Consistent carpeting from The Floor Meisters unifies the guest suites along a single hallway. In the compact bathrooms, Heath’s revival of the “banjo top” countertop design, extending over the toilet and into the shower, maximizes functionality. Glass enclosures complete these spaces, infusing them with a modern, airy ambiance that belies their efficient footprint.
The husband’s statuesque presence inspired architectural choices that celebrate verticality, soaring ceilings, and generously proportioned hallways far surpassing the original layout. The color palette is a testament to refined taste, featuring a luminous white base elegantly accented with blue, a nod to the wife’s chromatic preference. Throughout the residence, traditional detailing pays homage to the family’s cherished Delaware roots, artfully reimagined with a fresh coastal sensibility.
This residence boasts a prime location overlooking the golf course, offering panoramic vistas and a sense of seclusion due to its strategic distance from the cart path. To elevate the outdoor experience, Wright Interior Group orchestrated a comprehensive transformation of the rear yard. The centerpiece of this renovation is a newly excavated lap pool designed for leisure and fitness. Complementing this aquatic feature, the team replaced the previously modest screen enclosure with a more expansive structure, enhancing the indoor-outdoor flow. The spa was repositioned closer to the primary bedroom in a thoughtful touch of luxury and convenience, allowing for effortless enjoyment. u
The design team effectively encouraged the homeowners to step outside their comfort zone, introducing bold elements that transformed the residence into a personalized sanctuary. A vibrant patterned rug in the primary bedroom and expansive floral wallpaper in the family room are striking focal points, infusing the spaces with character and charm. Innovative storage solutions in compact guest bathrooms demonstrate the team’s ingenuity, while exquisite details throughout the home elevate its unique aesthetic. u
Guest Bedroom & EnSuite: This guest room distinguishes itself in several notable ways. Firstly, it features two beds that can be combined to create a king-size bed, complete with a shared upholstered headboard. A cleverly designed nesting table between the beds quickly transforms into two nightstands, making the room perfect for couples and families. The room also includes an ensuite that serves as the powder bath. This space has a vestibule and adaptable doors, allowing for versatile use. The custom vanity, designed by Heath, showcases trim inspired by the tile pattern of the shower wall, adding a touch of elegance. The room is finished with resilient vinyl wallcovering suitable for wet environments and a classic terrazzo tile floor to enhance durability and aesthetics. This combination merges practicality with sophisticated design, creating an inviting atmosphere for guests.
Pool Bath: This bathroom, which used to function as both a powder room and pool bath, no longer needed a shower after a new bathroom with a shower was added elsewhere in the house. As a result, the shower area has been transformed into a practical changing room. The space showcases a striking blue shiplap feature wall and textured wallpaper adorned with a cream and white floral leaf pattern. The soft pebble flooring creates an outdoor ambiance, while the porthole-shaped hanging mirrors, artwork, and other decorative elements pay homage to nautical design.
Pool: The design team meticulously matched the new walls to the existing exterior, ensuring a seamless blend with consistent trim treatments. While the original doors featured 8-foot sliding panels with 2-foot transoms, the updated design introduces striking 10-foot accordion doors that enhance the exterior’s harmony and offer a modern aesthetic. To elevate the space, shell stone flooring replaces the original red brick, and some planters were modified or removed for a more streamlined appearance. Additionally, outdoor furnishings from International Design Source have been added, with plans for a future update that will include a complete outdoor kitchen.
Wright articulates the project’s emotional underpinning: “He hoped his wife would come to love this home, as he wanted to spend more time here. If she felt the same affection for it as she did for their Delaware residence, they would be inclined to spend more time in Naples.” This thoughtful approach to design, balancing bold choices with personal touches, successfully cultivated a deep connection between the homeowners and their new Naples retreat. n
“We critically assess every inch to determine its optimal use. Our strength lies in analyzing these areas, engaging in discussions about functionality with our clients, and providing recommendations to maximize space efficiency,” asserts Principal and CEO Nan Wright of Wright Interior Group.
Written by Heather Shoning Photography by Diana Todorova Photography
Interior Designer:
Wright Interior Group 6001 Taylor Road Naples, FL 34109
239.260.4850 www.wrightinterior.com
Resources:
Aldecor Custom Framing & Gallery 1786 Trade Center Way, Suite 3 Naples, FL 34109
239.566.2022
www.aldecorcustomframing.com
Design Works 2082 Trade Center Way Naples, FL 34109
239.643.3023
www.floridadesignworks.com
Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery
38 Goodlette-Frank Road South Naples, FL 34102
239.963.0087
www.build.com/ferguson
The Floor Meisters
6281 Naples Boulevard Naples, FL 34109
239.596.4964 www.floormeisters.com
International Design Source 6001 Taylor Road Naples, FL 34109
239.591.1114 www.ids1.com
Real Wood Floors
2013 Trade Center Way Naples, FL 34109
239.592.4572 www.realwoodfloors.com
UMI Stone 1615 Trade Center Way Naples, FL 34109
239.593.6995 www.umistone.com