ENDURING STYLE
CLASSIC CONTEMPORARY ELEGANCE USES TRENDS AS TOOLS, NOT RULES
IInterior Designer Sherie Weidner of Clive Daniel Home masterfully creates a custom interior that feels current, personal, and enduring. Balancing the clients’ traditional style with a Florida feel, Weidner employs a classical-contemporary approach, incorporating trends that enhance individuality rather than dictate the design.
“Classical-contemporary blends traditional elements into a contemporary home, emphasizing classic motifs,” explains Weidner, who draws inspiration from the homeowners’ travels and style rooted in English decor. Weidner incorporates trends like ‘bookshelf wealth,’ a display of personal memorabilia and modern accessories, and weaves in aspects of the Japandi style, known for its blend of Japanese and Scandinavian interiors. u
Dining Room: The herringbone floor pattern directs the eye toward the view out of the sliding glass doors. Overlooking this dining area is a stunning aviary photograph by Dennis Goodman, which emphasizes the tropical setting. Weidner intentionally incorporates rounded edges, highlighting the detail on this table from Baker Furniture. It is surrounded by durable faux leather chairs from Designmaster Furniture. Weidner completes this space with a natural material and brass-accented chandelier from Hudson Valley Lighting.
Great Room: Two swivel chairs from Baker Furniture greet you as you walk into the great room — chosen for their complementary wood tone and architectural appeal. In the kitchen, Weidner enriches the wood floor by running it in a herringbone pattern. This detailed floor pattern complements the chevron motif of the Kravet drapery fabric. The space is further enhanced with a customized sectional from Rene Cazares, and is paired with sleek taupe end tables from Adriana Hoyos.
Pantry: A striking harlequin-patterned floor in asphalt and white is an homage to classic European design — a bold element that ties the design’s historical context to its contemporary design. The full-service pantry features a Sub-Zero refrigerator and plenty of space for bar accessories. Weidner creates a focal interest point with this custom gold and glass shelf from Palmer Industries atop a grasscloth wallcovering from Phillip Jeffries, flanked by antique brass sconces.
Kitchen: Mingling metal finishes is a trend Weidner projects to continue because mixing various shades of gold endows a decadent aesthetic. To illustrate, she pairs the warm bronze on the counter stools from Palecek with bright plumbing fixtures and even a third gold hue on the pendants from Arteriors. The kitchen showcases Calacatta Luxe from Neolith, accented by light mahogany cabinetry under the island. Soothing white cabinetry from Design Works adds a moment of pause to the delightful movement of the Neolith countertops and full height backsplash.
The entryway of the home beautifully blends classical and contemporary styles, featuring a circular staircase railing. “In design, looks and aesthetics often cycle back,” says Weidner. This railing, reminiscent of the 1920s, revives traditional oval ironwork. Beneath the staircase is a cleverly disguised storage room clad in a light mahogany, mirroring the wood finish on the living room wall feature. “We tested countless samples to ensure the light mahogany stain felt right in each space, regardless of the wood type,” Weidner shares.
The great room wall feature emphasizes the project’s core narrative that trends rooted in historical principles have exceptional staying power. Designed with an elegant blend of timeless materials such as marble and wood, it reflects her clients’ desire for a stately yet practical home. “This isn’t a bookcase you clutter up,” Weidner remarks. “It’s clean and will remain a statement piece for decades.”
The home’s open floor plan caters to both entertaining and family living, with the kitchen reflecting the showpiece quality of the great room. The kitchen design captures an aesthetic derived from these two distinct trends: ‘mixed metals’ and the Japandi style. Varying shades and intensities of gold punctuate the space, while Weidner uses Japandi principles, crafting hidden spice racks tucked behind a sleek stone-clad door to blend practicality with elegance. The pantry, featuring a historically inspired harlequin-patterned floor, demonstrates Weidner’s talent for merging classic elements within a contemporary interior. u
Primary Bedroom: From EJ Victor, a bouclé-upholstered bed pairs with luxurious Ann Gish and Peacock Alley bedding, flanked by nightstands from Clive Daniel Home. The rounded edges and warm mahogany finish of the nightstands enhance the organic feel, while gold accents add a contemporary touch. Above, old iron and fruitwood pendants from Currey & Company complement sleek gold reading lights, combining function and style. Weidner notes the floral artwork’s sepia tone blends femininity with masculinity, completing the zen-like bedroom with a harmonious balance of elements. Closets not pictured were designed and installed by California Closets.
Primary Bathroom: “Using one material streamlines the design and is easier on the eye,” says Weidner, referencing the Dekton in Lucid Onirika from Cosentino, which is utilized extensively throughout the space for flooring, countertops, backsplash, and shower walls. This ultra-compact surface creates a cohesive, luxurious aesthetic while offering durability and low maintenance. “It’s elegant and extremely high-end,” Weidner adds, noting how the Dekton’s versatility allows for seamless transitions between applications. The design extends wood tones up the wall, complementing Dekton’s dreamlike pattern. High-polished chrome and black finishes add variety, while an acrylic table from Torta pairs beautifully with the Signature Hardware freestanding soaking tub from Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery. To maintain a clean look, Weidner opts for an opaque sunshade that offers privacy without obstructing views, enhancing the Bathroom’s serene atmosphere.
Throughout the home, a tone-on-tone palette enhances this understated elegance, subtly echoing the calming influence of Japandi style. The primary bedroom and bathroom showcase this approach, featuring streamlined surfaces crafted from a single material. In the secondary bedrooms, Weidner adds, “It’s about mixing elements that won’t go out of style.” Shades of blue serve as accent colors throughout the home, ranging from pale azure to deep teal and navy, adding depth and variety while maintaining a cohesive palette. She continues, “We used blue in each space but shifted the shades to suit the room’s mood and purpose.”
The offices reflect individuality through curated details such as travel memorabilia and personal items. “It’s more acceptable for a room to feel imperfect rather than perfectly coordinated,” Weidner shares. “It’s about the meaning and memories behind the elements.” By integrating timeless design elements with individuals’ styles and trends, Weidner creates an aesthetic that’s a testament to the enduring power of thoughtful, personalized design. n
Guest Bedrooms: Each bedroom in this home is uniquely tailored while maintaining a cohesive classical-contemporary theme. Guest Bedroom 4 features earthy tones paired with a traditional wallcovering from Antonina Vella and contemporary furnishings, creating a serene retreat. Guest Bedroom 3 embraces a nautical influence, showcasing bold blue accents and a sleek bed from CVW Furniture. Guest Bedroom 2 softens the palette with peach, pearl, and pastel hues fostering a tranquil, contemporary ambiance.
“We used blue in each space but shifted the shades to suit the room’s mood and purpose,” states Interior Designer Sherie Weidner of Clive Daniel Home.
Guest EnSuite: The Saddax Collection area rug from Clive Daniel Home features grays, blues, and whites, inspiring Weidner to choose a rich charcoal hue for the headboard wallcovering. Rounded corners enhance the seating arrangement, with subtle variations in the colorway appearing on the pillow. The ensuite exudes a traditional feel, featuring brick-laid subway tiles with darker grout in the shower. Black Dekton countertops and high-gloss black marble flooring create a dramatic, polished look, while the cabinetry by Design Works introduces warmth with its soft wood tones.
His & Hers Offices: The color of the cabinetry inspires Weidner to immerse his office in that same shade, applying it to both the walls and ceiling. The stunning Guanacaste wood desk from Four Hands is accentuated by a rug that features a blend of green, blue, and taupe hues. In contrast, her office features a lighter palette, white oak cabinetry, and upper cabinets in Origami White from SherwinWilliams. Delicate forms are a highlight, like this beehive-inspired Yahara chandelier from Arteriors Home, while inviting rosy and cream hues appear on the valance.
Written by Rachel Seekamp
Photography by Amy Vischio Photography
Interior Designer:
Clive Daniel Home
2777 Tamiami Trail North Naples, FL 34103
239.261.4663 www.clivedaniel.com
Resources:
California Closets
2367 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Suite 810 Naples, FL 34109
239.694.8100 www.californiaclosets.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
Wilson Lighting 2465 Trade Center Way Naples, FL 34109
239.592.6006 www.wilsonlighting.com
