Kurtz Homes Naples

Celebrating their 40th milestone anniversary

Kurtz Homes Naples, an award-winning luxury custom home builder in Southwest Florida, recently announced the appointment of David Gordon as its new President on the heels of their 40th milestone anniversary.

As a family business with the next generation stepping up to continue the legacy in the community, Kurtz Homes Naples is passing along the reins to a new generation of the Kurtz Family. David Gordon, son-in-law of Co-Founder Randy Kurtz, will take the helm and continue the legacy of excellence the company founded four decades ago. Randy Kurtz will remain as Chief Executive Officer.

To celebrate this milestone anniversary, Kurtz Homes Naples recently hosted a celebration at The Collective, located in the heart of the Naples Design District.

Carlisle Wide Plank Floors has a legacy of tradition rooted in American craftsmanship. The company originated more than 50 years ago as flooring specialists who worked primarily with old colonial New England homes. Some of these houses would have 200-year-old floors in need of renovation using Carlisle’s trademark wide plank pine floors. Over the years, Carlisle’s signature craftsmanship has evolved to encompass not just residential but commercial and hospitality projects, and a wide range of fine-crafted wood-flooring selections offered all over the world. Design + Decor recently sat down with one of Carlisle’s wide plank specialists, Kelly Drake, to learn the details of Carlisle’s world-class products and services.

Creating legacy flooring meant to last a lifetime takes a certain expertise and time-tested practices. Kelly calls the firm’s work “time-honored craftsmanship we have adhered to through the years, which is deeply rooted in American traditions.” The deep appreciation for the tradition of the firm’s flooring is felt not just by the company, but by its clients. Indeed, Kelly notes, “Carlisle looks for those special clients who love our story and what we can do for them.”

What makes the difference in the custom-crafted floors, however, is the enthusiasm that the staff puts into every aspect of the company’s work. “What truly makes us special is that our hearts are in every part of what we do,” Kelly explains. “From the craftsmen at the mill, to the salespeople, and all the way up to the president, everyone has a strong belief in what we do, and it shines through in our floors. The total customization of flooring we offer is what makes us unique, and it goes hand in hand with our world-class customer service.”

Best of all, Carlisle now has local representation in the Florida market, and has integrated its flooring expertise with the sensibilities of Florida homeowners and businesses. “Being local is important for our clients, as they have a partner in the state to work closely with them,” says Kelly. “It also allows us to build trust and provide a personalized experience to ensure they have the right Carlisle floor for their design aesthetic as well as how they live.” Being local also means Carlisle is in touch with the trends of Florida design. “I’m seeing a lot of lighter tones and whitewashed floors,” says Kelly about home design trends in the state. “Natural walnut and medium-brown-tone white oak have been trending lately as well. We always launch new collections in the spring, and our new 2023 collections will target these trends.”

While the company is most characterized by its quality hardwood flooring, its custom design process is what truly sets Carlisle apart and makes the firm special in the state of Florida. “Without the client, there is no vision or start to our creative process,” says Kelly. “We take the client’s visions and ideas and translate that to our craftsmen. There is not an American mill out there doing what we do with custom sizes and colors.” Whatever the homeowner’s need might be, Carlisle has a premier wood-flooring option uniquely suited to that client. Its custom design services and collections will make any place feel like home…for a lifetime.

Kelly Drake Carlisle Wide Plank Floors 727.310.2989 wideplankflooring.com