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 Hibiscus & Wisteria Model Homes Now Open

 
Collins & DuPont Interior Design

Grey Oaks Country Club

Homes by Gulfshore Homes

Architect by Alberto Abad, New Architectura 

Two new model homes with interior design by Collins & DuPont are now open at Grey Oaks Country Club in the picturesque neighborhoods of Miramonte and Torino. 

In the Hibiscus (above) in Miramonte, we’ve mixed traditional with contemporary for a simplified, clean and elegant lifestyle. With 3,777-square-feet, the Hibiscus has three-bedrooms, 3.5 baths, formal living and dining rooms, family room, gourmet-island kitchen, library/study, pool, and outdoor kitchen and spa.

Hibiscus Model Home

The Wisteria model in the Torino neighborhood has 2,897 square feet under air with a spacious master suite, two guest bedrooms, 3.5 baths, formal dining room, gallery hallway, library/study, large island kitchen, and a great room that opens to a lanai and pool. Plus, a two-car garage, golf cart garage and outdoor kitchen.

Wisteria Model Home

2087 Rivoli Court, Naples, FL 34105

Grey Oaks Realty, (239) 262-5557

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LIVING IN STYLE

If you live in Southwest Florida you probably spend time on your lanai or other outdoor areas for entertaining and other gatherings. Some of our clients are planning ahead for “season,” wanting to know what to do about replacing outdoor seating groups. Our advice? Take a good look at wicker furniture because you’ll probably like what you see.

Be sure to select furniture built with aluminum frames for long-lasting results. Some companies manufacture their pieces with a weather-resistant resin and powder-coated frames for the best protection against rust and harmful ultraviolet rays. You may also want an environmentally friendly wicker weave that is 100 percent recyclable, with the added benefit of being able to withstand torrential rain and relentless sunshine.

As for cushion fabrics for chairs or chaise lounges, some manufacturers use an acrylic material, making them a good choice to guard against fading and mildew. This type of cushion also makes spot-cleaning quick and easy.

 This French pedigree style of seating is causal enough for poolside placement, yet can also be positioned in other areas to help keep your outdoor spaces looking refined and luxurious. Plus, wicker comes in a variety of distinctive shapes and sizes that can complement any lifestyle needs.

For more tips and tactics, give us a call or contact us now. Or just stop in, have a seat and we’ll chat!

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  Designers win both Aurora and Grand Aurora Awards

Joanna Drake, Renee Gaddis & Lana Knapp

Collins & DuPont Interior Design won three Aurora Awards and two Grand Aurora Awards at the recent Southeastern Builder’s Conference in Orlando, announced co-owners Kim Collins and Sherri DuPont.

The nationally recognized Aurora Awards honor builders, planners, architects, developers, designers, interior merchandisers and other housing-related professionals within a 12-state region stretching from Texas to Virginia.

Collins and DuPont were presented with the following:

Two Aurora Awards and one Grand Aurora were won for Interior Merchandising and Interior Detailing for the Coastal Retreat model home at Moraya Bay in Naples.  The home was designed by Renee Gaddis, ASID, GREEN, AP and built by C.R. Smith, LLC.

An Aurora and Grand Aurora Award in the Remodeling, Rehabilitation or Historical Restoration category for a private residence in Bonita Bay, designed by Lana Knapp, ASID and built by Palladino Custom Homes, LLC.

The Aurora Award competition is open to builders, architects, interior designers, landscape architects and other home building professionals in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Delaware, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.

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Two new model homes at Grey Oaks Country Club with interior design by Collins & DuPont are scheduled to open in July and August. The homes are located in the picturesque neighborhoods of Miramonte and Torino, each offering one- and two-story luxury villas. 

The Hibiscus model home in Miramonte is expected to be open by the end of July. For the interior, we’ve created a mix of contemporary and traditional styles for a transitional look and feel. The furnishings are traditional, while the backgrounds are simplified, clean and elegant. With 3,777-square-feet, the Hibiscus has three-bedrooms, 3.5 baths, formal living and dining rooms, family room, gourmet-island kitchen, library/study, pool, and optional outdoor kitchen and spa.

In the Torino neighborhood, the Wisteria model home is scheduled to be open for you to tour by the end of August. Like the Hibiscus model home, the Wisteria also has a transitional interior design but our designers have added some coastal sophistication elements for a lighter, more airy lifestyle. This home offers 2,897 square feet under air with a master suite and guest bedrooms, 3.5 baths, formal dining room, great room, library/study, pool, and optional outdoor kitchen and spa.

To arrange a personal tour of either home, contact Grey Oaks Realty at
(239) 262-5557.

Both models are being built by Gulfshore Homes.  The Ronto Group is the developer of the Miramonte & Torino neighborhoods located off Airport-Pulling Road in Naples. 

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Estuary Virtual Tour of 1275 Osprey Trail (click here)

Please enjoy the virtual tour of this recently listed home in the Estuary at Grey Oaks at 1275 Osprey Trail.  Collins & DuPont designed by Sherri DuPont , this custom home features exquisite detail and custom designs that were the result of great team work between the owners and designer, as well as the architect and builder for this marvelous masterpiece.  Listed by Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, the on-site sales team at Estuary can assist you with further information and arrange for your private appointment to view this residence.  Please contact the sales center directly at 239.261.3148.

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Collins & DuPont completed the design of their newest model at Naples Casamore, announced co-owners Kim Collins and Sherri DuPont.

The 6,008 total square foot Casa Bella Vita model features a transitional design created by the design team of Kim Collins, Lana Knapp and Alina Olinger. The design uses soft neutrals of sand and taupe, blended with ocean blues, sea greens and warm whites. Accents of rich brown provide eye-catching contrast as do the detail provided by patterned fabrics, styles and textures in strategic areas.

 Naples Casamore is a private enclave of twelve detached grand estate homes, each with its own private boat slip, in-ground pool and spa, located at the Moorings and Coquina Sands boundary, just south of the Edgewater Hotel on Gulf Shore Blvd in Olde Naples.

 The community is being developed by Gulfshore Development II, LLC, built by BCB Homes, and designed by Stofft Cooney Architects. Rothchilds International Realty is the marketing agent. Model previews are available daily at 1754 Gulf Shore Blvd North and by appointment. Please contact the sales center at 239.687.3226 or visit www.naplescasamore.com.

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Anne Gelbard is a name mostly associated with the Paris Fashion scene, but she has recently transitioned to the Interior Design world. While she still designs fabulous fabrics for Christian Dior and other famous clothing designers, she is wowing the interior design field with unusual feather panel screens, lampshades, and wall panels.

I toured her studio in Paris and was struck by the beauty of her product. I was also inspired by her business acumen. Anne Gelbard is one of the few designers who has successfully competed in both fields. While I was there, one of her artists (maybe artistic lab technician is a better term) worked on dying swarovski crystals on fabric to give the fabric a shimmery, tie-dyed effect. They were infusing the crystals with color, and the effect was indeed stunning.

Stunning also was the feather fabric panels she was designing. Purchasing yards and yards of the fabric would be very costly, but a small piece framed makes an exquisite piece of art. I could just imagine a home with that hanging in a dining room for texture and visual stimulation. Imagine having a one of a kind piece of art by a modern day fashion designer! The fabrics were exquisite.

 
For an even smaller purchase, the fabrics were transitioned into a lampshade. Modern day art and texture, rolled into a practical purchase make the perfect gift. Anne Gelbard has accomplished turning a piece of fashion into affordable art for the home.

For more information on Anne Gelbard:  http://www.annegelbard.com/interior-creations/feathers-wallcovering/

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Moraya Bay is a private beach club of just 72 exquisite residences on Gulf Shore Drive in Naples, featuring spacious and well-appointed floor plans and five-star amenities.  For more information please call 239.514.5050

 

Coastal Retreat Model
3,942 SF of Living Space
 
11125 Gulf Shore Drive
Naples, FL 34108

3rd Floor, #304  

Cozy Coastal Retreat

Take a personal tour of Moraya Bay’s newest condominium designed by Renee Gaddis of Collins & DuPont. Renee created an inspiring coastal retreat, blending color palettes of the beach, the Gulf of Mexico and nature, all in full view from this spectacular third-level unit.

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   The newly refurbished and renovated main clubhouse at Bonita Bay in Bonita Springs is now open, featuring new interior design by Collins and DuPont. The 55,000-square-foot facility has several other upgrades, including a reconstructed entryway with waterfall, new driveway pavers, outdoor seating areas and enhanced landscaping.