Gulfshore Life At Home

Gulfshore Life At Home aims to be the ultimate local resource for the homeowner and design enthusiast in Southwest Florida. As the area’s only home and design magazine to use solely local content, we are dedicated to inspiring readers to make their homes a refreshing and beautiful place to live. We go inside some of the area’s most impressive residences, introducing readers to the architects, designers and builders who make them great. We offer tips, recommendations and insight from leading local designers and architects; showcase the latest in design trends and must-have home décor; and provide a comprehensive list of shopping resources to help readers transform a favorite look into one of their own. They’ll also get a look at some of Southwest Florida’s highest-priced homes, discover the latest in environmentally friendly living and meet people in the community who truly live their passion for art and design. In all, our objective is to be the go-to guide for the best in architecture, décor and design in Southwest Florida.

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CONTENTS

FEATURES

46 OUT ON A LIMB
A distinctive waterfront compound in Casey Key stands out among the treetops.

52 LIVING LARGE
Interior designer Billy J. Fabec’s Naples Park home is the epitome of thoughtful design.

58 WELCOME HOME
Ultimate comfort reigns at this luxe waterfront residence in Old Naples.

64 WHITE OPEN SPACES
Sleek design meets timeless appeal in this expansive Port Royal home.

70 “EVERYTHING’S SOMETHING”
 Inside artist Darryl Pottorf’s eccentric Captiva home, the memory of his longtime friend Robert Rauschenberg still thrives.

76 OUTSIDE THE BOX
The smartest houses combine nature and architecture to make the most of Southwest Florida living.

DEPARTMENTS

20 EDITOR’S PICKS
Four things on our wish list.

24 DESIGN IN MIND
Deck out your home with inspired lighting, creative seating and cool accessories for kids’ rooms.

32 PERSONAL SPACE
Designer Judith Liegeois invites you into her own living room.

34 RECOMMENDED READING
Architecture forms the foundation of these well-loved novels.

36 GREEN LIVING
Improve your home’s efficiency from top to bottom with these eco-friendly materials.

40 CONVERSATION
Designer and author Joie Wilson details the universal charm of Naples’ historic cottages.

44 IN BLOOM
Eight easy vegetables to grow in your home garden.

82 LOOKS WE LOVE
A few of Southwest Florida’s most inspiring interiors.

90 READER RESOURCES
Saw it here? Find it—and other great local businesses—in our extensive shopping guide.

96 POST SCRIPT
A perch with winning views of the Gulf of Mexico makes for an intriguing sight itself.

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Cover: Port Royal residence. Interior design by Kelly Happen. Photography by Kim Sargent.
 

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Alison Craig Fine Furniture
Artisans' Guild (Thomas Riley)
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Grand Woodworking LLC
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Little Palm Design Group
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