Classic
Yet Comfortable
Located in the estates
section of Grey Oaks Country Club, the Mediterranean-inspired
Villa Brunello is a courtyard home offering 5,307 square
feet of living space under air. Built by Landmark Development
Group, the interior design is by Landmark Design. Landmark
wanted the theme of the home to be both classic and comfortable
and used various shades of gold and red throughout the home
to add both warmth and luxury to the space.
That luxury begins
at the Villa Brunello’s front entrance, where custom
designed iron entry gates greet the visitor and brings them
either to the front door of the home or to the elegant courtyard
floored in sand-set tumbled marble.
Entering the home
through the front entry door, the visitor will find themselves
in an entry rotunda featuring an understated faux paint
treatment on the walls and ceiling. The home features Saturna
stone floors throughout. Elaborate wall sconces and chandeliers
provide a contrast to the homes’ spectacular furnishings,
which feature rich mahogany finishes paired with Italian
accessories, creating a lush pairing of two elegant Old
World styles.
The walls of the
gracious living room have been finished in a pale golden
wash and the impressive baronial fireplace 4 introduces
Tuscan influences. Carved wooden chests with embossed hardware
flank the fireplace and above them hang heraldic crests
and sunburst mirrors which lend the space symmetrical rhythm.
Red accents appear throughout the
spacious room
as seen in the windows where custom drapes in a red and
gold striped silk add drama. The seating in this room was
intended for comfort and the space is at once luxurious
yet casual enough for intimate entertaining. An overstuffed,
deep-backed sofa and chairs were used to balance the height
of the ceiling. The sofa is covered in pale gold chenille
and the carved Italian chairs are upholstered on the front
with a gold and red stripe, while their backs feature a
fabric with a paisley design. The iron coffee and end tables
were designed by Landmark Design for the room and display
clean yet traditional lines. The cast iron lantern with
its intricate scroll work and seeded glass provides another
focal point in the room.
The formal dining
room is entered through an architectural arch and features
a glass-topped dining table with a stone base. The Tuscan
influenced dining chairs are upholstered, with the head
chairs done in one of the fabrics from the living room,
while the side chairs feature a rich gold fabric. Red accents
appear in the stone border on the floor and in the four
panel Italian screen that hangs on one wall. A buffet stands
on the opposite wall with an antique gold mirror above while
the distinctive antique gold chandelier boasts ornate scroll
work and lead crystal drops.
The master bedroom
is detailed with elegant architectural elements, including
a tray ceiling with crown moulding trim, walls that have
been faux painted in a pale gold stripe and French doors
which open to a rear terrace and afford lake views. The
unique bed features a headboard upholstered in rich velvet
and is complimented by a gold silk bedspread. The custom
window treatments are done in a gold silk fabric with red
silk banding and are topped by a soft valance. An elegant
bench stands at the foot of the bed, while two lounge chairs
with an ottoman between them are covered in a pale gold
chenille fabric. The floral artwork in the room has been
custom painted to match the colors in the room and a custom
crystal chandelier finishes off the room with flair.
The walls of the
gourmet kitchen boast an unusual faux painting technique
wherein a base of pale gold paint has been dry brushed with
the home’s signature red accent color and resembles
ticking. Custom maple cabinetry appears throughout, topped
by Madura gold granite counters. The backsplash is done
in a mosaic stone and repeated in the custom designed cast
stone range hood. The stools at the breakfast bar are done
in a classical style and upholstered in red fabric. Providing
everything one discerning chef could want, the kitchen also
contains a center island which offers a second sink, dishwasher
and convenient prep area. Above the island, an ornate cast
iron chandelier lends a warm glow to the space.
The family room
opens onto both the kitchen and the courtyard pool and boasts
a custom built-in entertainment center which holds the television.
The seating in this room is formal yet inviting and includes
an overstuffed couch in gold chenille and two ornately carved
side chairs that are upholstered in a fabric depicting a
medieval hunting print. The glass-topped coffee table sits
atop a sisal area rug and the dramatic window treatments
are done in a small red and gold stripe.
In the stately
library, the custom built-in cherry cabinetry is detailed
with reeded columns, while a wrought iron candelabra style
chandelier hangs from the ornate coffered ceiling. The room
also features a dry bar. A stenciled leather chair sits
behind the impressive kidney shaped desk. The room offers
further seating via two substantial wing chairs upholstered
in a gold herringbone fabric and featuring antique brass
nail head details. Inspired accents finish this space and
include a sisal area rug, window treatments which feature
a red and gold paisley fabric and beautiful antique, Asian-inspired
panels on the wall behind the seating area.
The home features
a courtyard outdoor living area with a swimming pool and
a marble paver pool deck. The large pool includes a swimming
lane and sun shelf, along with a raised spa that incorporates
a trellis to provide both privacy and sun shelter. The outdoor
entertainment area includes a summer kitchen that is built
around a grand marble fireplace featuring an elegant over-mantle
with a decorative frieze. The seating area boasts pre-cast
stone columns and iron grillwork between the arches provides
an artistic focal point in this relaxed entertaining space.
A separate guest
suite can be accessed from the pool courtyard and incorporates
a large bedroom, full bath and a morning kitchen. The space
has been decorated with British Colonial elements, including
a grand plantation bed complete with a glazed cotton, red
floral chintz bedspread. An English Regency chest of drawers
provides storage, while at the foot of the bed stand a pair
of lushly upholstered slipper chairs. The tray ceiling features
12-inch crown moulding details and the window treatments
feature raffia cornices over panel draperies. The pineapple
lamps placed in the room complete the stamp of hospitality
evident in this gracious and inviting guest suite.
Grey Oaks Sales
Center
2406 Grey Oaks Drive North, Naples, FL 34102
239 262-5557
www.greyoaks.com
Written by Kristine
Hughes
Photography Courtesy
of Landmark Development Group
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