Local Design
A Luxe, Minimalist Family Retreat on Marco Island
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How To Turn Your Walls Into Works of Art
Local designers share innovative approaches for statement-making walls.
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See a Transformed Naples Port Royal Mansion with all the Right Curves
Carrie Long Interiors followed the strong architectural bones of A. Vernon Allen Builder's 2015 build to redesign the home with rounded shapes,...
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The Ultimate Outdoor Oasis is in Naples’ Pine Ridge Estates
A pool cabana, playground set, sunken fire pit, sports court, old-growth trees and striking Brutalist-meets-farmhouse abode are just some of the amenities...
Features
An Insider’s Guide to Boca Grande
Discover the allure of Boca Grande with local entrepreneur Sandy Stilwell Youngquist, who shows off her favorite historic landmarks and Old Florida...
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This Sarasota Home Seems to Float on Water
Water plays a dominant role in Naples landscape architect David Young’s recent project—an expansive update decades in the making.
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The Power of Water in SWFL Architecture
Local architects employ zero-edge pools, water gardens and weeping walls to enhance the vibe and connect Gulf homes to the paradisiacal setting.
People
Fort Myers’ Steve and Doris Colgate Built their Lives and Love Sailing Around the World
The Colgates' Offshore Sailing School—with locations on Sanibel and Fort Myers Beach—celebrates 60 years in 2024.
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PDA Gallery Sets a New Standard for Design in Naples
The Naples collectible design gallery specializes in postmodern design, with a focus on first-runs and out-of-production pieces you won't find anywhere else.
Architecture
3 Design Pros Share Their Favorite Southwest Florida Historic Buildings
When it comes to architecture, Gulfshore Life design experts agree—the best of it is often found in the past.
Botanicals
This Naples Floral Design Studio Claims Top Billing For Our Resident Entertaining Expert
Gulfshore Life advisory board member and hostess extraordinaire Jennifer McCurry tells us why Kaleidoscope Floral is her go-to for wild, exuberant blooms.
Favorite Things
Favorite Things: Equestrian-Inspired Designs to Love
Naples designer Suzanne Costa has a love of horses and all things luxury. Here are her favorite objects for around the home.
Talking Shop
Naples’ Best Shop for Sustainable, Biophilic Home Design
Located at Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt, design boutique At Faro focuses on biophilic wares and artisan-made furnishings and home goods.
Alfresco
You’ll Want to Spend All Day in This Naples Waterfront Backyard
Outside Productions International and Knauf-Koenig Group make a Royal Harbor backyard even dreamier by optimizing the water views and adding plenty of...
Stylish Living
From Mediterranean to Masterful and Moody in Naples
Memphis designer Sean Anderson transforms a dated Neo-Mediterranean home with dark, organic colors and materials.
