Contemporary Barn Project and Social Space | Woodworkers Naples

Contemporary Barn Residence on Mockingbird Lake, Pine Ridge Estates, Naples.

Builder | Diamond Custom Homes, Architect | Mark J. Leonardi, Cabinetry and Furniture Design | Marcus Jelley, Interior Design | Antoine Testard Designs,  Cabinetry Build and Install | Woodworkers Naples.

The latest buzzworthy project from Woodworkers Naples, is an impressive contemporary barn residence located on Pine Ridge Estates in Naples.  Strong architecture by Mark J. Leonardi combines elements of the classic barn fused with modern aesthetics, shaping a totally unique facade.  The tall barn style silhouette allows for dramatic high vaulted ceilings, while the oversize rectilinear windows create an open, light filled spacious interior, offering incredible views and showcasing a strong indoor-outdoor connection.

At the outset, the brief was to create a contemporary barn / guesthouse design which worked as a natural hub for socializing and entertaining guests.  The architecture of the home ultimately drove the design process for cabinetry and furniture throughout.  British furniture designer, Marcus Jelley worked closely alongside Mark J. Leonardi to design furniture both unique and complementary to the architecture at large.  Together, alongside interior designer, Antoine Testard, a minimal palette of materials and finishes were chosen to unify the entire space - walnut, brilliant white and graphite quartz countertops, stainless steel and mirror.

Marcus' design features natural walnut tinted cabinetry in the kitchen, home office and bar areas, with a custom horizontal planking design, beautifully handcrafted by Woodworkers Naples.  A re-invention of a quirky 1970's european modern door style (pioneered by Poggenpohl), the seamless and engaging clean lines throughout work well in a contemporary space, adding interest and dimension, making a statement without being overpowering.

Woodworkers Naples hand selected each and every 3" slat and grain color matched to perfection, the entire project appearing like it came from the same piece of wood.  Cabinet interiors were finished in white (not the standard natural maple) with drawer boxes and interior accessories in solid walnut.  A generous amount of seating was incorporated into the design plans, specifically for social gatherings, with a visually impressive oversized central island in the kitchen and bar together seating 20 people comfortably.  LED lighting was integrated into the cabinetry to create different moods at night.

A draft beer tap was integrated into the bar and 3" solid walnut floating shelves with integrated LED lighting complement the slatted cabinetry.

The second level floor system features a catwalk like open air hallway connecting the upper bedrooms.  The simple white painted door style in both master bathroom and powder room below is kept contemporary and minimal, so as not to detract from the architecture.

Daniel Fusco.
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Kitchen Design Inspiration :: Woodworkers Naples

A well-designed kitchen space goes way beyond functionality...  Architectural form, intuitive functionality, innovative space planning and visually inspiring design features enhance the beauty of our kitchen spaces to a whole new level.

Marsala at Tiburon Golf and Country Club

Handcrafted Cabinetry Build & Install, Woodworkers Naples | Cabinetry & Interior Space Design, Marcus Jelley |  General Contractor, David Sturdyvin for Artisan Associates

This week, we are proud to showcase a contemporary kitchen, designed by Marcus Jelley on behalf of Woodworkers Naples.  The project, located within Marsala at Tiburon Golf and Country Club, features an inspiring kitchen / wet bar to complement the clients sensational custom construction home, by David Sturdyvin for Artisan Associates.

Initially, the floor plan was re-jigged for an improved flowing open-plan space, and to connect kitchen - dining room by creating a walk through within the cabinetry, seen on kitchen elevation 2 below.

Contrasting solid maple cabinetry in dark stain and white custom enamel paint finishes are cleverly juxtaposed together, yet remain separated by a unique architectural cabinetry frame design.  This concept by Marcus Jelley creates two major focal points within the space and allows for effortless transition between the finishes.

The dark stained cabinetry area features a built-in stainless steel Sub Zero fridge freezer, wet bar with nine equally proportioned LED lit frosted glass cabinets and secret pull out pantries built into the vertical frames either side of the walk through to dining room (complete with a high-end german racking system on glides).

The white enamel custom painted cabinetry doors feature a unique linear stepped beading detail and stacked cabinets to the ceiling with LED backlit frosted glass inserts.

The range oven is stepped forward to accommodate a floor to ceiling marble backsplash matching the marble countertop surfaces and creating the second focal point.  A balanced blend of form and function - the break front detail is proportionally exactly the same size as the island marble countertop, perfectly complementing each other.

Our thanks to clients at Marsala, Tiburon Golf and Country Club for allowing us to photograph their beautiful home!

Woodworkers Naples also create incredibly detailed and unique independent pieces of furniture to enhance and update a space.   Below is an exquisite handcrafted custom cabinetry refrigeration armoire, by Woodworkers Naples for a home in Pine Ridge Estates, Naples… 

Fully Custom Handcrafted Walnut Refrigeration Doors by Woodworkers Naples

A customer recently visited our workshop with a vision to create an elegant, functional and beautiful piece of furniture to conceal their refrigeration.  This client wanted to do more than simply integrate with the current kitchen design - but wanted to enhance the beauty of the room as an independent artistic piece.

Two 36-inch unique classically styled walnut panel refrigeration doors and freezer drawers beneath were designed by Woodworkers Naples, featuring heavy raised panels, styles, rails and mullions.  An opening was created in the customer's kitchen and drywalled to fit the template width and height.

Our talented master woodworker, Damien Wardein milled to the project design specification, profiled the pattern with special jigs and crafted all incredibly complex joinery slowly by hand using chisels and hand saws.

The walnut was grain color and thread matched throughout allowing for consistency on the piece and finished with a clear coat of varnish, antique mirror inserts and gorgeous solid handmade brass handles.

Summer inspiration!

Daniel Fusco

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Handcrafted walnut refrigeration by master woodworker Damien Wardein for Woodworkers Naples

Naples Continental Club - Phase 1 | WOODWORKERS NAPLES

Reception Area - Naples Continental Club

Black solid walnut reception desk with contrasting white textured panel inserts and black walnut storage cupboards, by Woodworkers Naples

Naples Continental Club is a beachfront boutique condo building located on Gulfshore Boulevard North, offering outstanding views of the Gulf of Mexico from all 128 private apartments.  Only steps to the private white sandy beach and minutes to Venetian Village, downtown Naples and Waterside shops, the club boasts an idyllic position to explore the best of the area.

Phase 1 of Remodel…
Antoine Testard Designs dramatically redesigned the entire ground floor of the club, reinventing 2,800 square feet of dark and outdated space.  Small windows, poor circulation and a heavy vaulted wooden ceiling were transformed into a light and bright, elegant contemporary environment, featuring large windows, clean lines and timeless innovative design.

Lobby and reception area, managers office and meeting room were reconfigured and the original large apartment divided into two beautifully fitted guest suites for the use of condo owners and their guests.  General Contractor Morton and Wasmer Builders transformed the space, with handcrafted cabinetry throughout by Woodworkers Naples.

Lobby

Aqua textured 3d decorative panelling features lines and movement inspired by the sea juxtaposed with contrasting black walnut niches, by Woodworkers Naples.

Guest Suites

Kitchenette, closets, headboard and media area in black walnut, by Woodworkers Naples.

The Team at Naples Continental Club -

Interior Design - Antoine Testard Designs

General Contractor - Morton and Wasmer Builders
Cabinetry Build and Install - Woodworkers Naples

Phase 2 of the Naples Continental Club, includes a 5,600 square foot remodel of all resort amenities…  Watch this space!  Below is an image prior to transformation of the lobby area...

Daniel Fusco

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Aria Penthouse - Boutique Condo Remodel | WOODWORKERS NAPLES

Aria Penthouse - Master Bathroom

Magnificent master bathroom with floating walnut vanity and stone trough sink designed by Marcus Jelley, with handcrafted cabinetry by Woodworkers Naples.  The bathroom design perfectly complements the adjoining master closet and features a suspended contemporary stainless steel mirror designed by Roz Travis.

One of our recent remodeling projects is a glamorous penthouse within the luxurious boutique condo building, Aria.  Located in Naples, Florida on the prestigious Gulfshore Boulevard, Aria offers it's residents picture-perfect panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico to Venetian Bay.

The entire apartment space was cleverly reconfigured and redesigned by architect Frank Comeriato for Dyehouse Comeriato Architect, transforming the existing outdoor balcony area into a stunning light-filled interior space.  As a result, large master bedroom, bathroom and closet spaces were created.

Cabinetry and bespoke furniture designer Marcus Jelley, brought life to the new space with a contemporary european cabinetry design, reflecting and connecting consistently with the building's unique curved exterior.  The integration of elegant high glosses, sleek finishes and sophisticated clean lines feature in the master closet, master bathroom, laundry and all secondary guest bedrooms.

Custom cabinetry for the Aria project was handcrafted by our team of artisans at Woodworkers Naples, with meticulous attention to detail on finishes for a luxurious result throughout.  Once again, the project was truly a wonderful collaborative effort working alongside Dave Sturdyvin for Artisan Associates, Roz Travis Interiors and Marcus Jelley.

Aria Penthouse - Master Closet

The luxurious master closet is an enormous space connecting the master bedroom to master bathroom.  Unusually curved at a 45 degree angle, the space inspired a design featuring an expanse of curvilinear floor to ceiling cabinetry, with smoky grey high gloss hand buffed doors sweeping along one side.

To accentuate the curve, the perimeter of the doors above and below were wrapped with a 2 inch frame.  The grey smoked oak cabinetry interior features drawers handcrafted from beautifully rich solid walnut, each lined in faux ostrich skin leather.  (This luxurious drawer style is uniformly repeated throughout the entire apartment.)  Details and finishing touches to the closet include;  suitcase shelves, an upholstered ottoman by Roz Travis, overhead curvilinear LED lighting to complement the cabinetry design and a gentleman's tallboy stack of drawers.

Aria Penthouse - Guest Bathroom

Aria Penthouse - Kitchen Cabinetry and Furniture Design by Marcus Jelley
Photo Credit:  via www.roztravis.com

Aria Penthouse - Family Room

THE TEAM

General Contractor for Remodel | Dave Sturdyvin for Artisan Associates, Interior Design | Roz Travis Interiors, Cabinetry & Furniture Design | Marcus Jelley, Cabinetry Build & Install | Woodworkers Naples.

Daniel Fusco

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Welcome to Fall 2014 - Woodworkers Naples

Contemporary Display Cabinet handcrafted by Master Craftsman and Founder of Woodworkers Naples, Gary Fusco.

Welcome to the Fall...  The summer months were a busy and exciting time at Woodworkers Naples and the team have a lot to look forward to this coming season.  The workshop is buzzing with interesting new projects and we have chosen to showcase a beautifully handcrafted contemporary display cabinet, by master craftsman and founder of Woodworkers Naples, Gary Fusco.

The design concept by Allan Hendy Designs cleverly blends architectural form and function and was presented to us by New Haven Builders, on behalf of clients located in the elegant and luxurious Cap Ferrat, within Pelican Bay Community.

Design Concept by Allan Hendy Designs

The frame was constructed from four pieces of plain sliced Maple mitred together to hide unattractive seams/end grain and to ensure the side posts sat perfectly straight and stable, (solid wood can move!)  The frame needed to be very precise - with accuracy to a 1/32" for all the pieces to fit together...

The aluminum track supporting each glass shelf conceals a light and diffuser within, enabling light to shine through the edge of the glass on all 4 sides.  There is additional light at the top of the cabinet to shine down from above.

Gary Fusco is a highly skilled artisan with an extensive knowledge of woodworking, drawn from a lifetime of experience.  Usually immersed in engineering, preparing things to go into the shop and supporting his son, Daniel from the back office - his love of finely detailed work brought him back into the workshop to 'pick up the tools' for this particular project!  Originally founding Woodworker's Cabinet in Chicago, 1979, Gary spotted an emerging market in Southwest Florida.  The company promptly relocated to become the first luxury custom cabinet shop in Naples.

'Finely detailed and beautifully handcrafted perfection.  Our clients inspire us...  We love what we do.'

Gary Fusco

We are proud to provide elite design and craftsmanship that is built to last in our state-of-the-art workshop and a huge thanks to our amazing team for an incredible reputation locally.




The Team at Woodworkers.

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Pristine Fine Dry Cleaning - Contemporary Chic - Woodworkers Naples

Pristine Fine Dry Cleaning, handcrafted by master craftsman, Francisco Henriquez for Woodworkers Naples

One of our latest commercial projects, Pristine Fine Dry Cleaning, represents a departure from your conventional dry cleaning experience.  The interior architecture, designed by award-winning JZA+D based in Princeton, New Jersey, reflects the clients' desire for an inspirational new experience using a simple palette of materials in warm wood and earth tones, framed within white curvilinear elements.  The white central reception/work space unites and separates each of the effortlessly functional elements of the project.  Two curvilinear wall features beautifully house storage areas.

The striking contemporary design was transformed to reality this Spring by master craftsman Francisco Henriquez.  Previously a leading specialist in custom handcrafted mahogany entry doors in Honduras, we are delighted Francisco brought his wealth of experience to the team at Woodworkers Naples in 2013.

The modular pieces of the project are formed from two layers of special bending ply, glued together to hold the shape.  Cherry melamine strips cut out with a CNC router (computer controlled cutting machine) create different levels of transparency, screening clothing racks, whilst still allowing views throughout the space.  To achieve a glass-like finish, the pieces were entirely skimmed with a thin polybacker, to create a luxurious, durable skin with an incredibly smooth surface prior to spraying.

Owners Tom and Lorrie Janick were wonderful to work with and remained very involved throughout the 6 week build period.  They knew exactly what they wanted from the outset and visited the workshop, discussing and guiding progress on a weekly basis.  Pristine Fine Dry Cleaning, also based in Princeton, New Jersey, unveiled their chic new outpost in Naples, FL, Spring 2014.

Francisco Henriquez crafting one of the curvilinear elements

PRISTINE FINE DRY CLEANING is the premiere solution for all your dry cleaning needs, specializing in high end couture garments, accessories and custom machine free cleaning.   The family business has been deeply involved in the dry cleaning industry since 1956.  Owner Tom Janick has a lifetime of experience, developing products and equipment and installed the first wet-cleaning system in California, (where there are now over 75 facilities in operation!)  The beautiful new space also offers customized cleaning, special handling, a master tailoring service onsite and can restore and refurbish items; such as couture bags and purses.

It's all in the details...

Inspirational...



The Team at Woodworkers.

*You can find Pristine Fine Dry Cleaning: 506, 9th Street N, Naples, FL 34102

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