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Spring 2024
LUXE CASUAL ON-MARKET AND ON-TREND MODEL HOME IN PINE RIDGE ESTATES
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President Matthew Sellick of STOCK Custom Homes sets in motion the plans for a Florida-style model home in Pine Ridge Estates, incorporating key design trends to boost marketability. Collaborating with Laurie Walter, Residential Designer and President of Cardamon Design, this partnership culminates in a luxe casual aesthetic for this on-point estate home. “The trend we are seeing is timeless — the architecture is clean and has some adornment — but it is something that is, in essence, timeless,” shares Sellick. Walter establishes the casual feeling with this elegant combination of warm white and taupe hues on the exterior. “Warm tones are the trend,” Walter explains, “You have to consider that we started this home nearly two years ago, so we were anticipating the trend!” Walter, alongside Lead Designer James Toledo, carries this casually luxurious atmosphere to the interior. u
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Front Elevation: Walter describes the design as transitional, leaning more towards luxury than casual. The exterior palette embodies this look in a combination of Eider White and Mink by Sherwin-Williams. Walter made some changes to the front elevation, most notably the single window to the right of the entry. It remains on the exterior as an architectural enhancement, but is enclosed on the interior to ensure the performance of the wine room behind it. Front Entry: Walter uses furniture finishes on the wood casings and details to get a cohesive look. The foyer sets the tone for casual luxury, featuring a trendy bouclé bench and elegant Fine Art sconces. “In Southwest Florida, we forego area rugs in entry halls, preferring to define the space with distinctive floor designs,” shares Walter, describing the marble mosaic inlay set against a light-natural European oak floor by Sawyer & Southern, which creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. homeanddesign.net
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Painting the walls and ceiling the same color draws the eye upwards, emphasizing the pitched ceiling and beam design. Modernizing a classic grid pattern on the focal wall with a tone-on-tone application of Anew Gray by Sherwin-Williams adds a contemporary twist. This hand-knotted area rug from International Design Source anchors the luxurious leather sectional from Bracci and inviting Caracole club chairs. Drapery by Cindy Gayer in sophisticated gray faux linen adds a cool touch to the colorway. homeanddesign.net
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Kitchen: The second island is dressier, like a finished furniture piece, since it is part of both the kitchen and the great room. Toledo designs the kitchen layout, door style, and custom-made finish selections — the cabinets show off in greige with a glaze finish and a natural rift-cut white oak adorned with polished nickel hardware from Top Knobs. As a focal point, floating shelves flank the oak hood, lit by elegant Savoy House sconces.
Breakfast Nook: “It’s always great in design when you can add different elements, and we loved the idea of a concrete table instead of all the tables in the home being wooden,” delights Walter, noting this concrete table from Four Hands. Above the table is a chandelier from Currey & Company in a silver granello finish that offers a distinct contrast to the nearby prep island fixture from Hudson Valley and the pendants by Troy Lighting.
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An uber-luxe aura permeates the foyer, while the view of the casual outdoors is visible from across the luxurious yet relaxed great room. A welcoming indoor-outdoor connection is paramount to the Florida-style home and one that is on-trend. Walter tells a cohesive story with the finishes across the great room, kitchen, and breakfast nook. At the same time, all the furniture is luxurious and casual, making it easy to envision entertaining or relaxing. Ample space for entertaining one’s network of family and friends is another trend built into the framework of this home. Pine Ridge Estates is a sought-after community with large estate-size lots, and this experienced team knows what buyers are looking for. A new preference is to provide flexible areas, and this home features an ultra-luxe club room. Claudine Leger-Wetzel, VP of Sales & Marketing at STOCK Development, comments, “The pandemic taught us buyers want better places to live and work, which is why functional and beautifully designed offices are such a trend.” u
Club Room: The 36-inch Generation Lighting chandelier is centrally positioned to encompass the entirety of the wellappointed club room. The trim detail on the wall in Mega Greige by Sherwin-Williams and the distressed beams span the room for a unified casual vibe. Atop the area rug from Hadinger Flooring is a welcoming seating arrangement with two chairs from Sunpan and a sofa from Precedent, all gathered around this chic cocktail table from Cabana Coast.
Dining Room: Walter creates the impression of an area rug under the Lexington oak and metal table with this herringbone pattern on the floor and a marble mosaic border. The wood beams on the ceiling are backlit and not affixed to the ceiling itself, creating a beautiful effect of light, shadow, and depth on the ceiling. This luxe and inviting feeling flows around this dining space, with the wall detail connecting this dining room to the wine room enclosure built by Royston Architectural Elements.
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As Residential Designers, Walter and Toledo not only custom design and detail the built-in cabinetry for the owner’s study, but also take charge of the entire kitchen’s design, infusing these spaces with style and functionality. The rising trend of designing homes for entertainment is sparking a parallel movement to transform private spaces into personal retreats — a concept perfectly embodied in this home’s wellappointed owner’s suite. Sellick highlights the importance of a morning bar, underscoring it as an indispensable element. Walter adds high-end interior design elements, including upscale fabrics, premium furnishings, and stylish architectural details. “Outdoor living spaces are central to our designs, catering to seasonal clients who visit during the year’s most ideal times,” Sellick shares. “The outdoor living spaces on this house and the ones we do are spectacular — the trends start out there.” The expansive sliding doors blur the boundaries between indoors and outdoors, making for a seamless transition between the luxurious and casual atmosphere of the house and the outdoor living area, complete with a pool and fire pit. Cardamon Design and STOCK Custom Homes’ clever collaboration, adept at utilizing and predicting buyer preferences, results in a luxurious, casual design that resonates with what homeowners seek in a Floridastyle home. n
Primary Bedroom & Entry: While opting for a more impactful statement in the niche, Walter chooses sculptural wood art, which she enhances with a touch of white paint for continuity with the overall design. The primary bedroom exudes luxe casual style with warm woods and soothing grays, offering a peaceful ambiance and a versatile neutral palette to harmonize with any color. The white oak wall is a standout feature, perfectly accentuating the wood and upholstered panel headboard and bed by Vanguard.
Primary Bathroom: Marble-embellished levers from Emtek introduce this luxurious material, highlighted by the three vertical Calacatta marble mosaic accents from AKDO in the shower. Royston Architectural Elements’ remarkable freestanding powder-coated metal and glass shower enclosure aligns with the architectural trio of windows, creating a striking, symmetrical display. “Our signature approach in residential design emphasizes symmetry and clear focal points, ensuring each entryway view is picturesque,” Walter explains, adding a touch of luxe with the silver leaf chandelier from Wilson Lighting.
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VIP Suites: “These are not guest bedrooms — they are VIP suites,” delights Leger-Wetzel. “These additional bedrooms are the sizes of primary suites in other homes.” Each bedroom has a unique flair and ambiance, especially with artisan-level table lamps from FlowDécor. LegerWetzel continues, “Our homeowners remark that their guests ‘want to stay’ in a particular room because of its design. We love that it becomes conversation points with the owners.” Study: The functional and stylish study boasts riftcut oak base cabinets and shelving in Accessible Beige by Sherwin-Williams. The painted and stained finishes of the built-in carry to the wall detail, expertly expanding the perceived start and stop to this now cohesive focal wall. Walter selects a striking radius-top desk with lucite legs from John-Richard, and the geometric detailing and angular light fixture from Metropolitan add a contemporary flair overhead and underfoot. homeanddesign.net
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Outdoor Dining: Walter skillfully bridges the gap between the dining table and the ceiling in the expansive outdoor dining space with pendant lights from Serena & Lily, creating a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. She further enhances area with Lunada Bay Tile on the hood wall above the Wolf grill in the outdoor kitchen. This area becomes an extension of the home and can be completely enclosed with built-in screens, providing homeowners with a versatile and comfortable outdoor retreat.
Outdoor Living: Walter draws on the oak hue of the interior wood selection for the composite wood that lines the coffered ceiling. This cozy spot is centered around a fireplace featuring porcelain tile and a stacked stone look by Jeffery Court from Design Works. Walter selects this chic Bernhardt outdoor sofa which — beside the Sunset West resin chairs — creates that luxe feeling outdoors.
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Rear Elevation: The natural look of the Artistic Pavers’ Shellock pavers on this ample deck lends a sense of nature thanks to the unique incorporation of shells into the concrete. The centerpiece is a large, inviting pool featuring a spa equipped with bubbler jets that Walter adorns with 1-inch-by-1-inch mosaic tiles, while the same tiles line the risers of the steps leading to the raised fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs from West Elm.
Written by Rachel Seekamp Photography by Rick Bethem Photography Interior Designer:
Resources:
Cardamon Design 1939 Trade Center Way Naples, FL 34109 239.734.3773 www.cardamondesign.net
Design Works 2082 Trade Center Way Naples, FL 34109 239.643.3023 www.floridadesignworks.com
Royston Architectural Elements 5660 Zip Drive Fort Myers, FL 33905 239.985.5662 www.roystonae.com
Luxury Home Builder:
Hadinger Flooring 6401 Airport-Pulling Road North Naples, FL 34109 239.566.7100 www.hadingerflooring.com
Wilson Lighting 2465 Trade Center Way Naples, FL 34109 239.592.6006 www.wilsonlighting.com
STOCK Custom Homes 2639 Professional Circle, Suite 101 Naples, FL 34119 239.249.6400 www.stockdevelopment.com
International Design Source 6001 Taylor Road Naples, FL 34109 239.591.1114 www.ids1.com
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