Weber Design Group Revisits Coastal Cottage House Design for Royal Harbor Home
Naples, FL Long before the arrival of the Mediterranean and Tuscan architecture that has been so popular in recent years, Naples, Florida was primarily known for its irresistible climate, tropical ambiance and quaint seaside cottages with architectural designs that exuded a charm all their own. That Coastal Cottage style has been revisited in a Royal Harbor residence designed by Bill Weber, President of the Naples Architect firm Weber Design Group. The cottage will boast approximately 3,445 square feet under air.
“I grew up in Southwest Florida and have spent my entire professional life here,” said Weber. “Coastal Cottage architecture is very familiar to me. There is no denying that the spacious Mediterranean and Tuscan styles that have been so prevalent over the past 10 years or so have diversified the area’s architectural mix. That diversity has contributed to Naples’ prestige both nationally and internationally and attracted some of the best builders in the country to the area. Now, as the market trends toward more modestly sized homes with greater functionality, we’re beginning to see resurgence in the Coastal Cottage and Old Florida design styles that recall Southwest Florida’s past. The design of the Royal Harbor residence certainly incorporates many of the Coastal Cottage design attributes as well as features and finishes that are consistent with that style.”
Weber’s two-story design includes a standing seam, drop-down shed-style metal roof with supporting brackets, decorative rafter tails and Bermuda shutters. The exterior is a mix of stone used as an embellishment below the freeze bands and at the stair tower, Hardiboard siding and Hardiboard trim, banding and sills. The front porch of the home and the second floor balcony include custom designed framed structural steel columns with a wrapped Azek finish and aluminum railings. Applied cedar panelling with a bead board and cedar trim finish are used on the garage doors. Hurricane resistant glass is used throughout the home. The residence also has a boat dock and is equipped with a built-in generator.
“Coastal Style residences are known for their warm, inviting ambiance and visual appeal,” said Weber. “An understated covered entry porch with a single entry door system establishes the casual feeling of the design. Tray and deep coffered ceiling treatments and the use of exposed wood beams continue that feeling while bringing an elegant air to the home. The large, open living areas flow together beautifully and that openness is accentuated by a second floor loft that overlooks the home’s foyer. This design has a lot of memory points that are not only attractive to the eye, but also convey the type of comfort level one would expect to experience in a coastal home.”
The “this is home” feeling of Weber’s design is evident upon entry. On one side of the foyer is a set of stairs with two landings leading to the second floor. On the other side is an office with a tray ceiling. Straight ahead is a large great room with a beamed ceiling and double French doors leading to a spacious covered lanai that includes a pool bath and outdoor kitchen. The adjacent kitchen has a massive two-tier island and large walk-in pantry. The kitchen opens to an informal dining area with a 12-16″ deep octagonal coffered ceiling with beams, a presentation that offers a lot of movement. A hallway off the dining area leads to a powder bath, a mud room with storage space and a three-car garage. There is additional storage area off the mud room.
About half-way up the staircase to the second floor, there is an entry to a bedroom that is located over the garage. This bedroom includes a coffered ceiling, full bath, a separate play area and a covered porch on the front of the home. The bedroom also has a large walk-in closet.
The loft at the top of the stairs provides a large space that can serve as a game or TV room. The master suite is located off the loft and has a beamed ceiling and a very large walk-in closet. The master bath includes a double vanity and a large shower. A third upstairs bedroom has a full bath, coffered ceiling and a walk-in closet.
“The beauty of the Coastal Cottage design style is found in its simplicity,” said Weber. “In many ways, that’s what life at the beach is about – simplicity, comfort and a sense of belonging. This residence in Royal Harbor has those qualities by design and will provide the owners and their family with an ideal setting for creating their own memories.”
Weber Design Group, Inc. has been designing distinctive custom luxury homes throughout Southwest Florida, the United States and around the world for over 20 years. The firm is located in Naples, Florida. To learn more about Weber Design Group, call 239.594.9778 or toll free at 800-250-8001. Visit Weber Design Group online at WeberDesignGroup.com.