color + shine

A Fun Take on Coastal Living

Beautiful without being too feminine, colorful while still neutral, and family-friendly without compromising design — that was the directive set forth by the homeowners of this new construction home in the Isles of Collier Preserve.

With those wishes in mind, Lisa M. Guild and Amanda Bugar of LMG Design Consulting set about creating a home that embraced the laid-back lifestyle Naples has to offer while never compromising on the design of the home or the clients’ tastes and needs. In fact, the home went on to win a Sand Dollar award for best home over $1.5 million. “These clients were wonderful to work with and I loved the vision they had for their Naples home,” says Guild. “They moved into the Isles of Collier Preserve for the amenities and lifestyle, and wanted to make a home that worked for their family which includes two sons who frequently have friends come into town or who visit from a nearby college. Fabrics needed to be durable, the furniture comfortable, so that the home is conducive to relaxed entertaining and multigenerational family time.”

Ready, Set, Go

Guild and Bugar started by adding architectural items to the home and establishing a color palette of taupe-inspired neutrals and pops of coral, rose gold, and turquoise. Black was used as an accent in artwork and some well-placed accessories. In the entry, the marble top console sports an architecturally interesting stainless steel base that feels like metal branches have been woven together to create the modern table. On the wall, a giclée by John-Richard sets the stage for the rest of the home by introducing the coral pink and hints at the fun yet sophisticated design beyond.

Sparkle and Shine

The focal point of the living room is the handmade mica wallpaper made by O Mexico. The paper shimmers in all lights and is the perfect complement to the darker accents on the media stand with pinwheel doors and the metal and wood in the flanking bookshelves and cerused oak coffee table. Known for their love of beautiful wall coverings in their designs, Guild says, “We use wallpaper in a strategic way and only when it adds to the narrative of a coastal home. It infuses visual interest without adding a lot of color, so the backdrop of the home remained neutral.” Coral and turquoise are introduced through the painting while the space is anchored by a custom silk and wool area rug with the same tonality as the kitchen and dining room connecting the mica and abalone chandelier. The large sectional seats eight and is flanked by two chairs with chrome bodies and easy to clean fabrics. The huge fan helps move air through the room when the wall of sliding doors is open creating seamless indoor/outdoor living.

Kitchen Combo

The rich, taupe island helps to connect the kitchen to the rest of the open concept home. The solid surface counter is light while adding subtle veining. The barstools are elegant and functional, covered in a shimmery gold high-performance fabric for easy cleanup. Above the island, two pendants by Hudson Valley Lighting offer a new perspective on an iconic lantern shape through the use of classic linen shades and surrounded by a metal trapezoid. In the dining room beyond, Guild and Bugar added a statement piece with an abalone shell chandelier. The art brings in turquoise for a flash of color. “This shade of blue can be a really wonderful accent color but it can also feel cutesy if not used correctly. Adding a small amount through modern art was one way we brought in this Gulf-inspired color without it feeling juvenile,” says Guild. Around the table, the lead chairs pull their color and pattern from the chandelier finishing the room with a polished touch.

The wallpaper used in the master bedroom is actually paper that’s folded to create waves of texture that match the color on the surrounding walls. The bed, with a washable silk coverlet, is flanked by blue-grey nightstands from Vanguard featuring mirrored trim detail. Stools at the end of the bed showcase the same finish as the nightstands and the branch-like bases add a natural touch to the elegant space. Wingback chairs provide seating and the fabric offers a change of perspective on the wallpaper pattern.

Oyster Pearl

For Guild, taking inspiration from the Gulf Coast setting offered a unique perspective. “We love the idea of creating spaces that almost feel like you are inside a shell. The colors of the home and the shine in the metals used throughout creates a sophisticated take on coastal living.” In the powder bath, the mirror is the element that brings the coast to the home. The beautiful oval shape is surrounded by a fantastic frame that makes you think of coral and shells. The lacy texture is tipped with silver leafing. Rosy wallpaper with tons of organic movement creates a stunning backdrop for this elegant bath.

“This is the husband’s space, so we needed to create a room that matched the design of the rest of the home while still being a functional, and much-used home office,”

Work / Life Balance

“This is the husband’s space, so we needed to create a room that matched the design of the rest of the home while still being a functional, and much-used home office,” explains Guild. While the furniture is modern and fashion-forward, there is plenty of storage available. Grey Phillip Jeffries wallpaper with nailhead details is accented by the bright colors in the art above the walnut-colored storage cabinets with chrome details. Mango wood lamps add a natural element and are in keeping with the theme of black accents. The room is anchored by an area rug with an abstract pattern that reminds Guild and Bugar of seafoam sprayed on the shore.

Pinwheel Fun

The outdoor living room is bright and sunny thanks to the contrast of blue and white used on the walls, floor, and fabrics. The pinwheel patterned fabric on the accent chairs ties into the credenza in the living room just beyond, and the exterior finish on the chairs, sofa, and love seat match the finish on the furniture in the study. Shell stone surrounds the fireplace while a darker rug grounds the space.