CRAFTING LUXURY
THE SYNERGY OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION IN A U-SHAPED SPEC HOME
Randi Scott, Owner and Lead Designer of R & Co. Designs calls this custom chandelier from Restoration Hardware “its own art installation,” with each glass bauble individually hung. The 14-foot island features Mont Blanc quartzite, which she uses to frame the black cabinetry on the hood wall and extends into the backsplash with an integrated spice shelf.
Above, Scott designs a striking custom hood, selecting zinc for its striated appearance. To add softness to the sleek kitchen, she incorporates counter stools in bouclé fabric.
TThe collaboration between Randi Scott, Owner and Lead Designer of R & Co. Designs, and Parker Borelli of Borelli Construction of Naples redefines the possibilities of a spec home. Their commitment to creating tailored living spaces transforms this property into an exquisite residence.
With 15 years of interior design experience, Scott notes, “We love hearing clients’ personal stories and weaving them into spaces.” Even without a specific client, she ensures the home’s design reflects purpose and elegance. Borelli Construction of Naples, a family-owned business since 1979, concentrates on a limited number of projects to ensure meticulous attention to detail. “There are features you wouldn’t typically see in a spec house, but we want someone to love it just the way it is,” Borelli shares.
Borelli builds a U-shaped house that hugs the outdoor areas on three sides, creating a secluded private oasis. While the exterior is more modern, Borelli doesn’t consider it extreme. The deep accents and sleek garage doors set a modern precedent, but overall, the architecture is dynamic, undulating, and rich in detail, like the clean lines of the kerf-cut stucco. This subtle feature adds depth to the design. u
Coffee Bar (Previous Spread): Plumbed for this Miele coffee maker, Scott embraces black as the dominant hue, accentuating it with white oak slats on the back for warmth and texture. “Rather than typical recessed lights, we use black-and-chrome sconces with vintage filament bulbs to dress up this space,” Scott delights. She selects bulbs with a warmer color temperature to create a radiant ambiance, showcasing her attention to both aesthetics and technical design.
Den: Positioned just off the entry, this den is a versatile space for work or relaxation. The sapphire mirror from Arteriors reflects the alligator photography by Dennis Goodman, creating an evocative visual dialogue. A custom-built niche by Borelli Construction of Naples’ in-house cabinetry team includes illuminated offset shelves with LED lighting. The cabinetry’s taupe base with a pewter glaze pairs with black hardware, complementing the shapely freestanding lamp from Gabby.
Dining Room: The stepped ceiling adds grandeur, while Scott uses a textured wallcovering from Kravet to bring warmth and depth. To anchor the dining area, a Bokara rug showcases hues of mauve, charcoal, and slate gray, complementing the table and chairs from Adriana Hoyos. An exquisite custom built-in serves as a striking focal point, adding functionality and visual interest. Thoughtful accessories, such as delicate candlesticks and lush greenery in slate vases, contribute to a lived-in feel for the spec house.
Primary Bathroom: Borelli custom designs the intricate laser-cut mixed marble flooring from Ruben Sorhegui Tile, showcasing a sophisticated circular pattern that pairs beautifully with the countertop from UMI Stone. The shower entrance is framed with a marble door casing to emphasize its grandeur, while a white oak band softens the vaulted ceiling, creating a more approachable scale. The freestanding tub becomes a serene focal point in a warm white oak niche.
Primary Bedroom: The space is elegant and welcoming and blends modern design with cozy comfort through its refined furnishings. The bed from Vanguard Furniture boasts a peek-a-boo headboard that subtly frames the understated textured wallcovering. This intentional subtlety draws attention to the ceiling wallcovering, a geometric metallic grasscloth from Cowtan & Tout. Located in a quiet wing of the U-shaped floor plan, this primary bedroom embraces serene views of the pool. Scott opts for shade pockets instead of traditional drapery to preserve the view.
Powder Room: Borelli incorporates a 10-foottall door with linear reveals, echoing the exterior’s kerf cut detailing. Scott ensures the vanity, visible when the door is ajar, makes a sculptural statement. The custom vanity is topped with Opal White marble and accented by a matching marble band at the bottom. The geometric black mirror from Arteriors and black plumbing fixtures from Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery tie back to the home’s cohesive use of bold black accents.
Hallway: The foyer is visible from the mudroom, where Legno Bastone Wide Plank Flooring’s Copenhagen 13 from the La Famiglia Collection, exclusively sourced through Naples Flooring Company, is laid in a prominent herringbone pattern. This exquisite floor features 1/2” x 8.66” wide planks, showcasing a wood grade with a cleaner appearance and fewer, smaller knots compared to the standard La Famiglia Collection. Impressive millwork adds rich detail to the hallway, while functionality is prioritized with a touch-latch storage compartment and drawer to keep items tucked away. Scott repeats the white oak slats with black hooks for a cohesive design, while the backlit dropped cloud ceilings, a notable architectural element, add further interest to the space.
“It was nice to step into the project during construction,” says Scott. Her intricate millwork, wood accents, and refined details create a welcoming home for any buyer. Throughout, Scott collaborated with Borelli’s in-house cabinetry team to create custom storage solutions, demonstrating the seamless integration of design and craftsmanship. “Parker trusts my vision, allowing me the freedom to bring it to life,” Scott shares. This synergy fosters bold, well-executed choices, blending Scott’s artistry with Borelli’s build precision.
The kitchen is a masterclass of architectural intrigue, functionality, and expert finishing. Two transoms on the hood wall channel natural light inward, enhancing the architectural allure. Scott’s cabinetry artfully blends rich black tones with the warm, organic texture of rift-cut white oak, creating a visually striking palette. Refined matte black hardware adorns the wooden surfaces, while polished chrome accents heighten the black cabinetry’s sophistication, emphasizing the kitchen’s custom appeal. u
VIP Suite: “A curated look is important to me,” shares Scott, who blends textures, finishes, and patterns to achieve this refined design. She starts with a patterned wool area rug from Jaipur Living to ground the space, pairing it with a wood bed from Caracole that reflects the home’s architectural lines. Luxurious bedding from Eastern Accents introduces rich color, echoed by the abstract art above the bed, while casegoods in earthy wood tones add warmth and intricate detail.
Scott’s inventive use of materials and spatial flow is evident in the dining room, where she opts for a black-framed glass panel door. She shares, “A solid door would dominate the space, but I wanted the eye to travel through, adding complexity without sacrificing functionality.” This emphasis on spatial flow also carries into the primary suite, where the rift-cut oak door casing harmonizes with the tranquil tones of the bedding, fostering a sense of unity from one room to the next.
Even the primary bathroom, designed with the end user in mind, reflects Borelli’s dedication to creating well-conceived homes. For example, a shower vestibule with a bench and hooks ensures a comfortable transition from wet to dry zones. These thoughtful touches enhance the home’s luxury and elevate the owner’s experience.
Each room in this U-shaped home connects to a private oasis anchored by the custom pergola visible from the lanai. This collaboration between Scott and Borelli epitomizes the balance of design and function, transforming a speculative house into a welcoming retreat. n
Randi Scott, Owner and Lead Designer of R & Co. Designs notes, “We love hearing clients’ personal stories and weaving them into spaces.”
Guest Bedrooms: Scott embraces creative risks in her designs, noting, “It’s worth it.” In Guest Bedroom 3, she incorporates striking armed wall sconces from Global Views, which add functionality and flair. In Guest Bedroom 4, oversized table lamps from Nourison are paired with arched mirrors by Jamie Young Co., creating depth and visual interest. Positioning the lamps in front of the mirrors enhances their radiant reflection while highlighting the organic nature of the lamp’s textured bases, bringing character to the space.
Lanai: A dark tongue-and-groove ceiling with white oak beams brings a sleek, modern vibe, paired with the contrasting stone finishes on the fireplace. Scott situates a sectional from Rove Concepts to take in the view atop a textured rug with a quaint touch lamp that gives the space an indoor-like coziness. Nuvola Gray leathered marble tiles extend to the pool’s edge, where cobalt blue tile highlights the spa. At the edge, a pergola shelters nest chairs, perfectly positioned to overlook the bubbler fountains and this serene private oasis.
Front Elevation: “The corner lot allowed us to position the pool and second garage on the side, freeing the front elevation from being dominated by garage doors,” Borelli explains. This design choice enhances landscaping opportunities, emphasizes architectural features, and accommodates expansive windows. The kerf cut reveal, a subtle but impactful stucco detail, is accentuated by uplighting. The exterior’s modern hue, Crushed Ice by Sherwin-Williams, completes the sleek, contemporary aesthetic.
Interior Designer:
R & Co. Designs
1048 Goodlette-Frank Road North, Suite 101 Naples, FL 34102
239.331.3748 www.randcodesigns.com
Luxury Home Builder:
Borelli Construction of Naples
3084 Tamiami Trail North Naples, FL 34103
239.263.7900 www.borelliconstructionofnaples.com
Resources:
Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery
38 Goodlette-Frank Road South Naples, FL 34102
239.963.0087 www.build.com/ferguson
Legno Bastone Wide Plank Flooring 168 Commercial Boulevard Naples, FL 34104
239.206.1898
www.umistone.com
Ruben Sorhegui Tile 3876 Mercantile Avenue Naples, FL 34104
239.643.2882 www.sorheguitile.com
Written by Rachel Seekamp
Photography by Blaine Johnathan Photography