NAPLES EDITION
FLORIDA DESIGN Spring Revival
INSIDE OUT
A Garden Oasis In Old Naples
developer VIV HOMES, NAPLES, FL interior design CARLY REED, VIV HOMES, NAPLES, FL architecture JON KUKK, KUKK ARCHITECTS, NAPLES, FL builder PAUL STANTON, VIV BUILDERS, NAPLES, FL landscape architecture ARCHITECTURAL LAND DESIGN, NAPLES, FL text RIKI ALTMAN-YEE photography NAPLES KENNY, NAPLES, FL
Everything about this home exudes comfortable luxury, starting with the view from Naples Bay. A generously lit pool with bubblers and chaise loungers on a sun shelf hint at the allure inside. “Right at the front door you can see two bodies of water with the pool’s disappearing edge,” says Carly Reed, VIV Homes’ head of design. “It’s definitely a ‘wow’ feature.”
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Coastal Cachet WITH THE HELP OF LOCAL SUPPLIERS, A GIFTED DESIGN TEAM INFUSES A WATERSIDE SPEC HOME WITH SOUTHWEST FLORIDA STYLE, AS WELL AS DETAILS AND AMENITIES THAT NOD TO THE GOOD LIFE
Local craftspeople aligned the fireplace marble’s veins so it would become a threedimensional art statement in the living room. Custom sofas from Tandem Arbor, octagonshaped chairs, an agate-inlaid lacquer coffee table from Baker Furniture, and a bench by Adriana Hoyos complete the cohesive look.
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“The first thing you see when walking into the home is that it flows through to the outdoor living area,” says designer Carly Reed. “Our aim was to capture the feel of the elegant subtropical lifestyle of Naples.”
ENVISIONING move-in-ready residences from mere sketches is all in a day’s work for VIV Homes’ Carly Reed, but a recent project in Naples’ illustrious Port Royal illustrates her authentic embrace of the coastal modern lifestyle. As the head of design for the Naplesbased developer known for its quality builds and attention to detail, Reed appreciated the importance of creating an environment that would appeal to discerning buyers while also showcasing this particular spec home’s enviable waterfront location. “The first thing you see when walking into the home is that it flows through to the outdoor living area,” she explains. “The infinity-edge pool is centered upon the entrance of the home, so it encapsulates the view by extending onto the canal. Our aim was to capture the feel of the elegant subtropical lifestyle of Naples. It truly offers the best of everything.” Although it began as a tear-down, in 2021 this nearly 8,400-square-foot home emerged with five bedrooms—all en-suite—plus two half baths and a study. An elevator takes homeowners and guests to the second floor and into a VIP suite showcasing a morning bar and balcony. A four-car garage, heated saltwater pool and spa, stone-wrapped fire pit, outdoor kitchen, and Ipe dock are also included in the residence’s amenities list, as is a bespoke wine storage space in the dining
room. “The custom glass doors open to expose carpentry that conceals an entire fourcolumn wine display,” says Reed about this particular amenity. “Otherwise the space is entirely covered in floor-to-ceiling marble.” A statement-making great room highlights the spacious, open floor plan designed, according to Reed, for “multifunctional family time.” There, an elegant marble fireplace faces a generous sectional sofa and accent chairs, all rendered in neutral shades. “The way I achieved this look was by using materials and finishes to imply and play into the coastal
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Designer Carly Reed and her team outfitted this flexible space with a lighted wet bar backed in Calacatta Lucina marble. A Bastian Gray Lantern from Currey & Company and framed photos from Natural Curiosities add the right finishing touches.
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The kitchen suggests easy elegance, with appliances that blend into the adjacent cabinetry. Some shine emanates from the custom hood vent trimmed with oil-rubbed bronze, chrome barstool legs, and light pendants by Kelly Wearstler that resemble eggbeaters.
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A 30-light, Crystal Bud multi-drop pendant from Currey & Company dangles in front of a custom-designed wine storage space. An Old Biscayne Designs table and Adriana Hoyos chairs serve as warm, inviting complements to the glowing glass and light.
left: Accessories, like pendants and barstools from Serena & Lily, add curvy appeal to a fully functional outdoor kitchen. right: Lighting around the pool deck, both functional and ambient, as well as features like the fire pit, make the area come alive at night.
below: In a cozy space filled with furnishings from Restoration Hardware and Harbor Outdoor, Apollo Quartzite wraps an outdoor fireplace and the entire wall. Designer Carly Reed also created a sense of rhythm among the outdoor spaces by cladding ceilings in the same stained wood.
theme,” she explains, “By using different wood and metal finishes that tie well with light linens and earthy light tones, it gives a feeling of being by the water without being over the top.” Wide-plank European white oak panels from Naples Flooring Company ground the space, while custom rugs from Loretta Larson provide textural warmth. Reed also called on local millwork supplier Smith & DeShields to create custom trims for a truly magnificent coffered ceiling. “We have our baseboards and crown made larger than average to make the rooms seem really big,” she says. “I used different crown profiles in the ceiling to make shadow lines.” Small details like the aforementioned might go unnoticed to the untrained eye, but the overall effect is not lost on anyone. After all, as Reed says, “The most important thing we were trying to achieve in the build of this home was to make it feel like a private resort with a calming view of the water.” Mission accomplished… and surpassed. 214 FLORIDA DESIGN’S NAPLES EDITION 6-2
As designer Carly Reed puts it: “The most important thing we were trying to achieve in the build of this home was to make it feel like a private resort with a calming view of the water.”
SOURCES BACK EXTERIOR Pool designed by Architectural Land Design, Naples, FL and fabricated by VIV Builders, Naples, FL Water lounges – Ledge Lounger, KB Patio, Naples, FL Umbrella – Tuuci, tuuci.com LIVING ROOM Sofa –Tandem Arbor, tandemarbor.com Lounge chairs – Baker Furniture, bakerfurniture.com Cocktail table – Bernhardt Furniture, bernhardt.com Bench – Adriana Hoyos, adrianahoyos.com Chandelier – Currey & Company, curreyandcompany.com Fireplace designed by Carly Reed, VIV Homes, Naples, FL and fabricated by Rain Forest Marble, Naples, FL Artwork above fireplace – Benson Cobb, bensoncobb.com
FAMILY ROOM Sofa – Marge Carson, margecarson.com Side chairs – Ralph Lauren, ralphlauren.com Cocktail ottoman – EJ Victor, ejvictor.com Artwork above sofa – Oly Studio, olystudio.com Console – Vanguard Furniture, vanguardfurniture.com Chandelier – Visual Comfort, visualcomfort.com KITCHEN Cabinetry designed by Carly Reed, VIV Homes, Naples, FL Island designed by Carly Reed, VIV Homes, Naples, FL and fabricated by Rain Forest Marble, Naples, FL Stools – Frag, frag.it/en Pendant lighting – Visual Comfort, visualcomfort.com DINING ROOM Table – Robert James Collection, robertjamescollection.com
Chairs – Adriana Hoyos, adrianahoyos.com Chandelier – Currey & Company, curreyandcompany.com Ceiling designed by Carly Reed, VIV Homes, Naples, FL and fabricated by VIV Builders, Naples, FL LOGGIA AND OUTDOOR KITCHEN Seating area – Harbour Outdoor, harbouroutdoor.com Side chairs – Sika Design, sikadesignusa.com Cocktail table – RH, rh.com Round ottomans – Serena & Lily, serenaandlily.com Kitchen island designed by Carly Reed, VIV Homes, Naples, FL and fabricated by Rain Forest Marble, Naples, FL Stools – Palecek, palecek.com Pendants – Serena & Lily, serenaandlily.com