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We deliver QUALITY for a living

Lely Resort | Black Bear Ridge | Olde Cypress | Paseo Fiddler’s Creek | Mediterra | Treviso Bay | Quail West

2647 Professional Circle, Suite 1201

Naples, FL 34119

From the $170s to over $7 million

ORAL REPRESENTATIONS CANNOT BE RELIED UPON AS CORRECTLY STATING THE REPRESENTATIONS OF THE DEVELOPER FOR CORRECT REPRESENTATIONS REFERENCE SHOULD BE MADE TO THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY SECTION 718.503, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO BE FURNISHED BY A DEVELOPER TO A BUYER OR LESSEE NOT AN OFFERING WHERE PROHIBITED BY STATE LAW PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

For over ten years, Stock Development has established itself as a leader in creating spectacular communities across Southwest Florida Come tour gorgeous designer-decorated models and move-in-ready homes, or plan your

dream home in your choice of eight premier communities.

Stock Development’s celebrated communities feature award-winning clubhouses, some of the area’s best golf courses, superb craftsmanship,

innovative design and vibrant amenities with a wide selection

of neighborhoods to suit every lifestyle

Visit and you will see the Stock Difference.

We deliver QUALITY for a living

Lely Resort | Black Bear Ridge | Olde Cypress | Paseo Fiddler’s Creek | Mediterra | Treviso Bay | Quail West

2647 Professional Circle, Suite 1201

Naples, FL 34119

From the $170s to over $7 million

ORAL REPRESENTATIONS CANNOT BE RELIED UPON AS CORRECTLY STATING THE REPRESENTATIONS OF THE DEVELOPER FOR CORRECT REPRESENTATIONS REFERENCE SHOULD BE MADE TO THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY SECTION 718.503, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO BE FURNISHED BY A DEVELOPER TO A BUYER OR LESSEE NOT AN OFFERING WHERE PROHIBITED BY STATE LAW PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

For over ten years, Stock Development has established itself as a leader in creating spectacular communities across Southwest Florida Come tour gorgeous designer-decorated models and move-in-ready homes, or plan your

dream home in your choice of eight premier communities.

Stock Development’s celebrated communities feature award-winning clubhouses, some of the area’s best golf courses, superb craftsmanship,

innovative design and vibrant amenities with a wide selection

of neighborhoods to suit every lifestyle

Visit and you will see the Stock Difference.

LET’S GET AC Q UAINTED

Visit our Sales Center today Open daily 9-5, Sundays 11-5

6289 Burnham Road | Naples, FL 34119 | 239.592.1010 | QuailWest.com

Quail West Realty, Exclusive Sales Agent, Licensed Real Estate Broker

BROKER PARTICIPATION WELCOME ORAL REPRESENTATIONS CANNOT BE RELIED UPON AS CORRECTLY STATING THE REPRESENTATIONS OF THE DEVELOPER NOT AN OFFERING WHERE PROHIBITED BY STATE LAW PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE PHOTOGRAPHY IN THIS AD MAY BE STOCK PHOTOGRAPHY USED TO DEPICT THE LIFESTYLE TO BE ACHIEVED RATHER ANY THAT MAY EXIST *Offer and prices subject to change without notice.

With 5 distinctive single-family home neighborhoods spread over 1,100 lush acres, 2 championship golf courses designed by Arthur Hills,

a 70,000-square-foot clubhouse, spa, fitness center, beach club and an award-winning developer, there’s no better time or place to come together

COmE SEE OUR NEW mODELS.

LImITED-TImE OFFER of a $25,000* Social membership with every new home purchase

Luxury villas by Stock Construction from the low $600s Single-family custom villas by mcGarvey Custom Homes from the $800s

CUSTOm ESTATE HOmES

Single-family residences by Florida Lifestyle Homes, Castle Harbour & Stock Construction from the high $600s Castle Harbour & Stock Construction Single-family residences by Florida Lifestyle Homes, from the high $600s

Custom Estate Homes from$1.8 million to over $7 million by some of Southwest Florida’s finest luxury home builders, including mcGarvey Custom Homes, London Bay, Diamond Custom Homes, Imperial Homes, Stock Construction, Robert D’Angelo Jr Custom Homes and Fox Custom Homes

LET’S GET AC Q UAINTED

Visit our Sales Center today Open daily 9-5, Sundays 11-5

6289 Burnham Road | Naples, FL 34119 | 239.592.1010 | QuailWest.com

Quail West Realty, Exclusive Sales Agent, Licensed Real Estate Broker

BROKER PARTICIPATION WELCOME ORAL REPRESENTATIONS CANNOT BE RELIED UPON AS CORRECTLY STATING THE REPRESENTATIONS OF THE DEVELOPER NOT AN OFFERING WHERE PROHIBITED BY STATE LAW PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE PHOTOGRAPHY IN THIS AD MAY BE STOCK PHOTOGRAPHY USED TO DEPICT THE LIFESTYLE TO BE ACHIEVED RATHER ANY THAT MAY EXIST *Offer and prices subject to change without notice.

With 5 distinctive single-family home neighborhoods spread over 1,100 lush acres, 2 championship golf courses designed by Arthur Hills,

a 70,000-square-foot clubhouse, spa, fitness center, beach club and an award-winning developer, there’s no better time or place to come together

COmE SEE OUR NEW mODELS.

LImITED-TImE OFFER of a $25,000* Social membership with every new home purchase

Luxury villas by Stock Construction from the low $600s Single-family custom villas by mcGarvey Custom Homes from the $800s

CUSTOm ESTATE HOmES

Single-family residences by Florida Lifestyle Homes, Castle Harbour & Stock Construction from the high $600s Castle Harbour & Stock Construction Single-family residences by Florida Lifestyle Homes, from the high $600s

Custom Estate Homes from$1.8 million to over $7 million by some of Southwest Florida’s finest luxury home builders, including mcGarvey Custom Homes, London Bay, Diamond Custom Homes, Imperial Homes, Stock Construction, Robert D’Angelo Jr Custom Homes and Fox Custom Homes

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MIROMAR DESIGN CENTER

10800 Corkscrew Drive, Suite 290

Estero, FL 33928 Phone: 239-390-0041

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MIROMAR DESIGN CENTER

10800 Corkscrew Drive, Suite 290

Estero, FL 33928 Phone: 239-390-0041

www.henredon.com • www.barbarabarryhenredon.com www.labargeinc.com • www.maitland-smith.com www.laneventure.com • www.hickorychair.com

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Located in the Heart of Olde Naples

1144 Third Street South n Naples, Florida 34102

239.434.2558 www.gcipnaples.com

Located in the Heart of Olde Naples

1144 Third Street South n Naples, Florida 34102

239.434.2558 www.gcipnaples.com

508 9th Street North, Naples, Florida FL 34102 • Tel - 239 263 4630 • e-mail naples@clive.com • WWW.CLIVE.COM

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Some homes

Vista Pointe - 2 & 3 Bedroom Mid-rise

Condominiums from the low $400s.

Avellino Isles - Elegant 2 & 3 Story

Coach Homes from the low $600s.

Hammock Isles - Estate Homes

from $1 Million.

Hammock Isles - Single-Family Homes

from the low $800s.

Hammock Isles - Villas from the low $600s.

Venezia Grande - Exquisite Luxury Estate Homes from $1.5 Million.

Introducing the well-dressed residence

You’ve seen it before Single-family homes in a country club community at

an amazing low price It sounds too good to be true And generally it is

At Vineyards, however, you’ll find all-inclusive homes with an all-inclusive

VineyardsNaples.com | 239-353-1920 | 800-749-1501 | 75 Vineyards Boulevard, Naples, FL 34119

Ask about our new Club Memberships call 239-353-1500 | VineyardsCountryClub.net

Vineyards

Enduring Luxury Home Values.

price tag No add-ons for a pool, screened enclosure, granite countertops, upgraded appliances or lot premiums Just beautiful homes where everything is included Plus, a free lifetime golf membership All from the low $800s Don’t wait too long, Vineyards is now offering its final phase of single-family homes.

12 New Designer Models 4 New Neighborhoods Prices from the $400s to over $2 million.

Some homes

Vista Pointe - 2 & 3 Bedroom Mid-rise

Condominiums from the low $400s.

Avellino Isles - Elegant 2 & 3 Story

Coach Homes from the low $600s.

Hammock Isles - Estate Homes

from $1 Million.

Hammock Isles - Single-Family Homes

from the low $800s.

Hammock Isles - Villas from the low $600s.

Venezia Grande - Exquisite Luxury Estate Homes from $1.5 Million.

Introducing the well-dressed residence

You’ve seen it before Single-family homes in a country club community at

an amazing low price It sounds too good to be true And generally it is

At Vineyards, however, you’ll find all-inclusive homes with an all-inclusive

VineyardsNaples.com | 239-353-1920 | 800-749-1501 | 75 Vineyards Boulevard, Naples, FL 34119

Ask about our new Club Memberships call 239-353-1500 | VineyardsCountryClub.net

Vineyards

Enduring Luxury Home Values.

price tag No add-ons for a pool, screened enclosure, granite countertops, upgraded appliances or lot premiums Just beautiful homes where everything is included Plus, a free lifetime golf membership All from the low $800s Don’t wait too long, Vineyards is now offering its final phase of single-family homes.

12 New Designer Models 4 New Neighborhoods Prices from the $400s to over $2 million.

A T I NTERIORS BY D ESIGN W EST ,

we believe the best ideas come from more than one mind It takes a passionate team of artisans, working in concert to interpret the client’s vision of their ideal home environment and turn it into a reality It’s all about

understanding that vision and translating the client’s lifestyle into interior design solutions that are comfortable, practical and aesthetically beautiful.

A T I NTERIORS BY D ESIGN W EST ,

we believe the best ideas come from more than one mind It takes a passionate team of artisans, working in concert to interpret the client’s vision of their ideal home environment and turn it into a reality It’s all about

understanding that vision and translating the client’s lifestyle into interior design solutions that are comfortable, practical and aesthetically beautiful.

Creating a style that embodies your unique sensibilities – a look, a feeling,

a tone as captivating as the luxury lifestyle you

have embraced as your own.

Creating a style that embodies your unique sensibilities – a look, a feeling,

a tone as captivating as the luxury lifestyle you

have embraced as your own.

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326 13th Avenue South Naples (239) 649-0906 www.baydesignstore.com

FINE FURNITURE, ACCESSORIES, AND INTERIOR DESIGN Christie Heeb

Interior Designer Susan Bay

President and Founder

James Kunstel, ASID

Interior Design Director

Our award-winning designers believe that comfort and style can live in harmony whether it is in a streamlined, modern setting, the refined glamour of a gulf view penthouse or a tropical-inspired Old Florida bungalow

We work closely with our clients from initial consultation through installation to achieve unique and stunning results

Our clients are our best referrals, and they return to us time and time again.

We invite you to stop by our showroom to talk to one

of our professionally trained designers about your own unique project and to see why Bay Design Store is known

as one of the most beautiful home furnishings store on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

We’re ready when you are to begin creating your extraordinary home.

11/26/12

IB26000776

326 13th Avenue South Naples (239) 649-0906 www.baydesignstore.com

FINE FURNITURE, ACCESSORIES, AND INTERIOR DESIGN Christie Heeb

Interior Designer Susan Bay

President and Founder

James Kunstel, ASID

Interior Design Director

We invite you to stop by our showroom to talk to one

of our professionally trained designers about your own unique project and to see why Bay Design Store is known

as one of the most beautiful home furnishings store on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

We’re ready when you are to begin creating your extraordinary home.

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Interiors By: Beasley & Henley

Photography By: Kim Sargent

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or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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Commitment to Excellence: In our 2012 issue, we did not credit the correct architect

in our “Naples Chic” article on page 193 This home was designed by Randall Stofft

of Stofft Cooney Architects

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Architecture

Architects,Building Designers

Custom Builders, Fine Neighborhoods

& Communities, Luxury Condos, Real Estate

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Home Resources

Everything Home, Index of Advertisers

287

Carpentry, Closets,Contractors, Flooring, Home Security,

Marble & Granite, Renovations,Storm Protection

Home Improvements

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Kitchen & Bath

Appliances, Cabinetry, Kitchen Design,

Fixtures

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One of A Kind Treasures, Perfect Accessories, or A Room Full of Exquisite Furniture.

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it is a modern love story in which building a life together has a very literal meaning

Moonstruck

this two-story home in port royal

is surrounded by natural beauty breezy palms, and water views

Comfortable Luxury

Nestled within a lush, tree-lined neighborhood in olde Naples, this home exudes relaxed ambiance

Pursuit of Elegance

panoramic views of the water and fresh Gulf breezes create a relaxing oasis

Coastal Chic

From a strong team of talented designers, this coastal chic home

is both elegant and livable

Let There Be Light

Boca Bargoons

Outside The Box

elite cabinetry

Stone Age

united materials, inc

Tiburon & The Colony Golf & Bay Club

Old Naples Quail West

Pied-á-Terre

a neutral palette of grays and whites keeps a collection of art and antiques front and center

on a large corner lot

Bold & Beautiful

think bright, bold, beautiful — and whimsical! this home has breathtaking views of Naples Bay

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32 President’s letter HomeAnddesign.net

Luxury living is alive and well in Southwest Florida All indicators are positive as the

market has swung from too much inventory and falling prices, to sparse inventory and

a resurgence of rising prices Now is the time to buy!

As we found in the much improved 2012 market, the demand for Home & Design was at

an all-time high Our massive print run of 40,000 barely carried us through the year To

ensure there are plenty of Home & Design magazines for everyone, we will be printing

50,000 copies for 2013, by introducing a second magazine called the Annual Design

Issue This will be a companion to our annual buyer’s Resource Guide

The Resource Guide is designed to be a source book, bringing our readers fascinating

homes to give them ideas on local home styles, and a broad selection of quality-minded

companies that can assist them in buying, building, and improving a fine home The

Design Issue will feature quality companies as well, however the emphasis will be on

design — interior design, architectural design, and product design It will feature a broad

assortment of beautiful homes to give readers inspiration whatever their project may be

In addition to our other event affiliations, we are pleased to be the exclusive magazine

sponsor of the 2013 ASID Skyhome Showcase in the High-Rises at Bonita Bay Leading

ASID designers have come together, each designing and furnishing a room within This

partnership is a perfect fit for Home & Design, and we will bring you the entire project in

our Design Issue For more information on visiting the Skyhome Showcase, see page 80

Our ‘new media’ people have been working diligently to bring our online audience

the latest trends, innovations, and events in the world of design Our new website

has launched, providing a more robust environment to deliver regular updates to our

followers around the world

Enjoy this year’s annual Resource Guide and thank you, our readers and loyal advertisers,

for making Home & Design the number one source for luxury homes in Southwest

Florida for 13 years

Home & Design is all about luxury

living From designing and building

a new custom home to improving

an existing house or condominium,

Home & Design is where Southwest

Florida turns for inspiration

If you are looking for ideas and sources for the finest products and services for your luxury home, we would love to extend an invitation for

a complimentary subscription to

Home & Design.

You’ll receive two annual table publications — our Resource Guide is an indispensable buyers guide for everything for finer homes; and our annual Design Issue focuses

coffee-on trend-setting styles

Simply go to:

www.homeanddesign.net/free2 and let us know where to send your complimentary magazines

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Yes! I emphatically agree that in many instances, the exact opposite is true But when it

comes to design inspiration, we all need more choices, new ideas, and a fresh perspective

We need ample resources from where our next big idea is coming And this past year

has yielded so much creativity, beauty, and innovation that our pages are bursting at the

seams In a good way, that is As they say, the biggest malls do the most business, so we

keep making Home & Design more intriguing and more comprehensive each year

We are proud to welcome back our loyal clients who have honored us with their

spectacular new projects this year Indeed, all year long we hunted for the ‘Most

Fascinating Homes’ in Southwest Florida, and I am certain our readers will not be

disappointed at the results published among these pages We are also thrilled to

embrace dozens of new clients who helped us widen the search These architects,

builders, designers, and real estate agents have flooded our portfolio with choices, and

we selected a broad variety of different styles to whet our readers’ appetites There is

something for everyone in this issue

I am humbled to hear from many of our advertisers that having a presence in our

book has brought them the exposure and notoriety they desire Readers stop in to

their showrooms, design studios, and community sales offices to learn more about the

companies they are seeing published and marketed in Home & Design This is precisely

why we work as hard as we do throughout the year, to connect readers with the best

professionals the luxury home industry has to offer

If more is what you’re looking for, look no further

Even Better for 2013

Architecture | Luxury Homes Interior Design | Home Improvements Décor | Home Resources

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By scanning a QR code with your smart phone or tablet, you will

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Punchy patterns add pops of blue to the custom

made sectional Glass and lucite contrast with the

natural fabrics and plush carpet An abundance of

lighting around the room’s perimeter adds drama and

interest to the room once the sun has gone down

over the Gulf and beach.

a beachfront home, which would double as the perfect backdrop for their wedding

The couple wanted an inviting, clean, and contemporary palette, which would compliment, and not compete with, the resplendent seascape and sunset views seen from nearly every room Naturally, blue and white seemed just the thing.Interior designer Janet Bilotti of Janet Bilotti Interiors welcomed the challenge of a contemporary expression of a typically traditional blue and white palette She knew that with the right balance of scale, proportion, and color, she could create a welcoming home that was modern and stylish with a warmer look than what can sometimes accompany modern design

Bilotti’s primary goal was “to design a wonderful space in its entirety I wanted the overall impression

to be about harmony, light, and beauty I didn’t want first reactions to be about a great chandelier

or a sofa,” reveals Bilotti “It needed to flow.”

In the stunning foyer, Bilotti uses jewel-toned blues, watery elements, light reflecting crystal, and clean lines to immediately set the stage for what’s

to follow The large photographic art adds drama with an intense splash of color and a modern super-realism Below it, specially crafted coral legs anchor an extra long console The dark floor warms and unifies the space throughout On the wall to the left is an art installation of hand-blown crystal rods, similar to those used in Murano’s glass-blowing studios, which when lit from above creates an arresting sculptural effect

In the living room, the clean lines and straightforward color scheme are fused with

a sophisticated mix of materials and textures

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Above — The couple did not need a breakfast table, rather they desired a more social area for entertaining guests while cooking and preparing food So the kitchen floor plan was altered, deleting the small breakfast table and adding

an extended bar top area.

Opposite Above — A cleverly designed sitting room is situated between the two guest suites, creating a cozy area for friends and family The nubby popcorn weave carpet, hand-made in Tibet, anchors the room A lustrous blue and black grasscloth wallcovering, white leather swivel chairs, and a large espresso brown sleep sofa add form and function.

Opposite Below — Jewel-toned blues, watery elements, light reflecting crystal, and clean lines in the foyer set the stage for the rest of the home Above the custom console, modern super-realist photographic art adds drama and an intense splash of color Dark wood floors warm and unify the space throughout

Graphic patterns add pops of blue to the custom made, elegantly upholstered sectional Glass

and Lucite contrast with the natural fabrics and plush carpet The effect is stylish but easy, with a

modern tone

Bilotti’s design of the kitchen came with a space planning challenge The couple did not need a

breakfast table, rather they desired a more social area for entertaining guests while cooking and

preparing food So the kitchen floor plan was altered, deleting the small breakfast table and adding

an extended bar top area Now guests can be part of the kitchen happenings, and the homeowners

can engage with them more casually Pendant lighting for just the right mood, and television

monitors for family viewing were also incorporated The countertops and backsplash are a striking

ice pearl granite that has flashes of blue mica, and the custom contemporary cabinetry is finished

in matte white with black accents The space now has the form and function it needs

Coupled on the side of the living room, classic Mies van der Rohe Barcelona chairs create an

intimate seating arrangement for a game of chess or lively conversation With such a large space in

which to work, and the client’s penchant for entertaining, both client and designer understood the

importance of multiple and flexible seating options A nubby, pale blue and white woven carpet

anchors the space and adds textural interest

The sleek dining room is a feast for the eyes with a spectacular dark wood table featuring a

backlit blue agate inlay As the focal point of the room, the semi-precious tabletop had to be

cut into careful slices and put together gingerly by master craftsmen at Antolini, the renowned

it took them to a whole new level Simply spectacular.” The proportions of blue and white are reversed in the family room creating a casual and cozy environment for watching television and relaxing Bilotti selected sumptuous leather and faux suede on the furniture for its durability, while the pillows and brightly colored artwork add a cheerful accent to this family friendly space The powder room, which sits right off of the family room, showcases a gleaming cobalt blue basin in front

of a spectacular mosaic of sapphire and royal blue The curved volume of the pendant light brings softness into the space, as does the dark wood

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Above — Pairs of classic Mies van der Rohe Barcelona leather chairs create an intimate seating arrangement for a game

of chess or quiet conversation Both client and designer understood the importance of multiple — and flexible — seating areas.

Opposite — The sleek dining room is an oasis of white, anchored

by dark wood, and a stunning blue agate tabletop back lit to amplify the translucence of the semi-precious stone Created

by master craftsmen at Antolini, the renowned Italian stone company, and supplied locally by UMI, the surface represents the high art of the stone world

Softening the palette in the master bedroom, Bilotti introduced serene and varied hues of

gray “Charcoal gray has a soothing effect on the color scheme,” says Bilotti “It is calming

and restful, while remaining close in value to the blues.” As she demonstrates throughout the

home, Bilotti continues her careful balance of color and texture throughout the master retreat

Gray bedside tables from Casa Italia are accented with glass, which in addition to being very

pragmatic, are elegant and highly tactile Their polished surfaces offer a sleek counterpart

to the softness of the oversized padded leather headboard “The proportion and refinement

of Italian furniture is unmistakable,” explains Ozzie Pancaro of Casa Italia “There is a depth

and subtlety to the design that gives it an extraordinary loveliness.” Opposite the bed, a pair

of upholstered barrel-backed chairs with complimenting ottomans in a pale gray fabric offers