Calusa Bay Design – Casual Elegance

Nestled in the heart of Naples, this gorgeous model home not only boasts beauty, but a sense of tranquil livability. This home was the perfect curation between architect, builder, and designer coming together to create a design masterpiece. Though the home has an understated coastal feel, the goal was casual elegance. This goal was achieved by stepping out of the typical blue & white scheme and dive into a warm, natural, and dimensional feel. This feeling can be found through the entirety of the home through the finishes, the soft goods, and accents like lighting and art.
Classic elements can be found throughout the home through ceiling details, wood accents, and the cabinetry. The ceilings have a fresh take on white painted tongue and groove as they have been paired with white oak beams stained in a medium toned wood. This white paint and medium toned wood combination can be found throughout the home for continuity and flow. The same medium wood tone that offers warmth and comfort can be found on the oak wood flooring that was sure to be appealing to a plethora of possible homeowners. Wood slat details in the foyer and dining room are a fresh take on the medium wood tone that can be found through the home.
The classic elements are mixed with unique and bold choices for that unexpected flare. The interior of the windows in the common areas were painted black for a hit of contrast that was sure to stand out.
The custom cabinetry throughout the home was designed to stand out as a focal point, but not stray from appeal. The kitchen cabinetry has a rich paint and glaze finish which is wonderful upgrade from a flat white painted cabinet. It not only adds depth, but also a hint of formality. The base cabinets at the range wall, as well as the double islands, are fabricated in walnut, and stained in a rich warm finish. The tone is slightly darker than the other wood elements in the home for that added warmth. These finish combinations can be found throughout the rest of the homes’ custom cabinetry for that attention to detail and harmony.
The furnishings in this home were expertly curated to not only fit the scale of the home, but also the unknown demographic of the homes’ eventual buyer. The fabrics are practical and functional while remaining attractive, and unexpected. Area rugs throughout the home were selected for mass appeal. The rich colors, and natural textures offer a stunning focal point, but also a livable quality. Natural wall coverings adorn almost all of the walls on the first floor of the home. This adds to the dimensional and casual feel of the home.
All of the elements in the interior of the home that were crafted together were intentionally carried to the exterior of the home for a fluid feel. This home truly boasts an inviting casual elegance that is sure to withstand the test of yrs to come.