In the heart of the Mediterra community in Naples, a 5,784 square foot residence underwent a remarkable makeover to create a French Provincial showstopper. The original design, while functional, lacked warmth. Lana Knapp and her team breathed life into the home, infusing it with a welcoming ambiance through a soft, inviting color palette and warm wood elements.
The Open Kitchen: Where Elegance Meets Functionality
The journey into this home begins with the open floor plan. Centered above the island are artisan crafted, wire brushed alder planks in a custom stain, inset between existing ceiling beams. The custom cabinetry reveals mercury glass mirror backing that is illuminated by LED lighting. The backsplash, made from handmade tiles, adds depth and symmetry, while a cleverly enlarged pantry, disguised with a rain glass-inset door, adds intrigue.
Pendants: Wildwood
Chandelier: Regina Andrew
Elegant Dining: French Countryside Meets Stately Manor
The dining area exudes French countryside living, with a reproduction table in oak driftwood finish and an antique gold chandelier draped in frosted, crystal beads. Host and hostess chairs, upholstered in a classic stripe and Louis XVI leather side chairs epitomize both beauty and comfort.
Great Room Harmony: Light and Dark Elements Unite
In the great room, espresso stained wood beams span the lofty ceiling, creating a balanced interplay of light and dark. French reproduction chandeliers dance with a brass and marble cocktail table. Bergere chairs in rich leather harmonize with weathered whites and soothing greige, anchored by a soft wool area rug in a raised trellis pattern.
Masterful Retreat: Understated French Country Charm
The master bedroom welcomes with a reproduction bed and bench, embodying the understated ambiance of a French country cottage. Demilune nightstands in a painted finish and antique gilded mirrors add color and depth, while a tucked-away French wingback chair beckons.
Master Bath Serenity: An Elegant Transformation
The master bath underwent an elegant transformation, shedding its outdated features for a more open, light-filled space. A freestanding iron tub and a shower clad in a mosaic of calacatta gold and white thassos marble bring a touch of opulence to this French Provincial retreat.
This Mediterra residence is now a symphony of French elegance—and an award winning project.
To learn more about how Collins DuPont can transform your house into the home of your dreams, give us a call at 239-948-2400.