Having fun with different colors, textures and materials is what transforms these Naples high-rise common areas into an enchanting and inviting oasis.

K2 Design gave this space a sense of awe and tranquility with warm lush colors – allowing one to drift back to Caribbean sunsets and lush island beauty.

…unique feathery motif etching “jazzes up” these elevator doors.

Vivid Colors and Dramatic Lighting Make a Grand Entrance.

Elevator Lobby

Lighting is everything! Desiring an elegant look but also a feel of comfortable sophistication as guests arrive, K2 Design commissioned the lobby’s lighting features from Israel.

Two impressive silk on metal Hibiscus lighting pieces flank both sides of the elevator doors. While a tropical emerald green artistic light feature takes center stage for the lobby’s concave ceiling.

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…it’s magical when lighting becomes a piece of art.

Color and Material Merge to Make a Dramatic Statement.

Lush tropical greens and burnt orange shades intensify the warmth and inviting feel of the lobby. Comfortable seating and durable Quartzite stone floor is the finality to an elegant entrance.

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…inspired by the lush landscape gardens of St. Lucia.

The Mosaic Hibiscus Water Feature Beckons with Hypnotic Charm.

The beautiful water feature was once an ugly duckling that was transformed into a beautiful swan – well maybe, a beautiful Hibiscus flower.

Mesmerizing oranges, sophisticated reds, and tropical shades of green mosaic glass tile give this water feature charisma as the soft sound of cascading water gently relaxes your spirit.

Installing soft reflective lighting to this already breathtaking room, three poetic philodendron motif wall light features bring the serene lush landscape indoors. Designed and engineered from airplane grade aluminum allows it to weather the test of time.

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Details, details, details…

…is what makes this space so awesome.

Earth, Water and Fiery Flora Elements!

Continuing the beauty from the reflecting pool to both sides of the doorway gave this space an impressive and balanced look using the same mosaic tiled design.

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… inspiration is the heart and soul of every great design.

The Beauty of Mosaic Tile and Artistic Design.

A high-rise view of the water feature’s serenity and beauty, accompanied by a comfortable seating area to enjoy the topical spa-like view.

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…industrial chic!

Flawless Finishes Echos Modernist Style!

Social room kitchen redesigned to reflect a sleek modern style.

Clean lines, stainless steel, granite countertops, extra storage and seating – highly efficient in every aspect.

K2 Design took an old 80″s clubhouse kitchen and gave it some pizzazz – enlarged the room, lifted the ceiling and added porcelain wood grain tiled walls, stainless appliances, task lighting and breathtaking mink countertops.

Achieving the right atmosphere and mood, four incandescent pendant lights with dimmers set the tone for an enjoyable evening with friends.

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…keeping in touch.

Much Loved Mail Center Added to this Naples High-Rise.

For residents’ convenience, adding a much needed mail, package and cart room in this Naples high-rise was a perfect solution.

Specially designed to be an all in one “mail center”, handling all types of deliveries and pickups, it is perfectly situated at garage level as residents enter and exit the building. Handy documents counter and recycle bin for junk mail keeps clutter down before heading up.

Crisp cotton white and patience colored walls, recessed, task and ambient lighting all work together to keep the enclosed area fresh and airy.

Behind the scene, this mail center was an engineering feat. Retrieving unused space that had been backfilled when the building was constructed, K2 Design redesigned the depth of the water feature directly above to allow the ceiling of the mail room to be raised creating this essential mail center and much loved space.

Luxurious Fantasy

Chic Beauty, Functionality and Inspiration melt together in a sea of imagination giving the awesome illusion of being underwater.

This unique ocean front condominium was designed for a family that embraces the love of the ocean and sunny fun days on Florida’s beaches.

Fresh Ideas and Magical Designs

The Living Room

…dive in and experience an “underwater view” of the sea.

Transforming designer beams and “barnacles” create depth, color, and character all of its own. We chose beautiful natural fabric, high gloss Italian finishes and pieces that were both practical and multifunctional but gave way to simple elegance. What more could you ask for in a living area?

But wait – not only stylish – the clean line sofa easily converts into a queen bed in seconds while the huge desk provides space to catch up on email, watch TV or gaze out at the kite surfers or midnight stars.

The commissioned paintings by Kellye Keegan, K2Design resident artist, are the finale to this living area – breathtaking, vivid colors that pop with excitement – pulsing fabrics, textures, and design together in unity.

Kellye’s paintings fill the room with excitement as white glossy lacquered shelves and cabinets (containing audio visual and gaming systems) are paired below each painting bringing perfect balance to this mesmerizing room.

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…and beauty whispers in all forms.

Yves Louis-Seize Sculpture

This well-known Canadian artist from Montreal captures the essence of his spirit and shares a little piece of his soul with each new sculpture he creates. A striking statement piece adds drama to the condominium elevator lobby entrance.

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Warm and personal … family love

Yves Louis-Seize Unique Depiction of Family

An eloquent representation depicting each family member is magnificently expressed using acid and steel.

Created by Yves Louis-Seize who is known for his ability to see the inner beauty and uniqueness in any material he touches. The sculptures are imbedded into pebble beds that were cut-out in the Portuguese stone floor.

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… still under the sea!

Designed for Originality, Functionality and Family Life

Keeping with the “under the sea” design, K2 rearranged the original setting for the dining area to make it a center for family conversations, dinners and fun projects leaving the living area large for family gatherings.

Keeping the dining room open and light, but separate from the corridor and powder room, a millwork partition was designed with a circle opening for displaying art.  The porthole mirror on the opposite wall is a reminder of an ocean vessel and is surrounded by a wall of storage panels – similar to those you find on a luxury liner.  How cool is that!

The contemporary style transparent glass table top focuses on the rich walnut wood bases resembling coquina shells. Dramatic iconic red chairs originally designed by Eero Saarinen in 1957 take center stage with pops of color.

The imported limestone floor is inlaid with coffee stained bamboo strips to match the long “fin-like” planks on the wall next to the bar. Soft lights behind the planks cast a soft moonlit feel into the room.

The lighting is magical! Dramatic fixtures draw you in to this under the sea adventure.  Five individual amazing “starfish” wood veneer shades hung at different lengths from a large plate suspended from the ceiling cast an aurora of subtle beauty over the room.

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… serenity is measured in luxurious elements,

– the stir of the ocean, tranquil moments and romantic retreat.

Soft Colors and Textile Echo Serenity

The Master Bedroom soothes the senses softly and refreshes the spirit with the “hush” of soft colors and textiles. This island oasis is our client’s favorite place to unwind and be surrounded by the sound of ocean waves.

The tete`-a-tete´ seating is beyond comfortable and is chicly clad in light woven textile.  The cozy “clean” ethanol fireplace for those cool breezy nights sits on a drawer filled platform with extra hidden storage.

The beautiful upholstered platform bed makes your heart skip a beat with its simple elegance in textures and tones of deep eggplant and greens.

Making life a little sweeter, the soothing carpet colors in various shades of blue and green pulls the room together and draws the sea inward.

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Dramatic impact makes small spaces grand …

Warm Tones Creates a Sophisticated Powder Room

Captivated by warm tones and a stunning mosaic mural of barracudas, the sea motif compliments this compact powder room – reminiscent of Caribbean life.

The artwork was designed by K2 in small glass mosaic pieces in shades of steel blue, cerulean, midnight, greys and whites infused with silver leaf mosaic pieces. Commissioned to bring this design to life from our sketches, an expert mosaic mural craftsman harmoniously created this mesmerizing work of art.

With a bit of sophisticated strategy K2 brought pizzazz, practicality and openness to this powder room by using different sizes and shapes of white lacquered boxes.

The simplicity of elegantly contrasting colors defines the room’s awe-inspiring artwork and sconces while creating a place for future pieces of art.

But practically is not forgotten!  White lacquered boxes create storage for hand towels and frame the mirror and light fixture reflecting the openness of the space.

K2 Design Group, won the top award, the Gold Aurora

 – Best in Show -

at the 31^st Annual Aurora Awards Gala/Spectacular in Orlando on July 24, 2010.

The single-source architectural, interior design and construction management firm also won four Aurora Grand awards for highest achievement in a category and another four Aurora awards for a total of nine awards.

K2’s Aurora awards include:

The Aurora Gold – Best in Show – and Grand and Aurora awards for Custom Home over $3 million category for a single-family beachfront home at South Seas Island Resort on Captiva Island.

Gold Aurora on Captiva Island

The contemporary home was designed for a family that loves the island charm of Bali. The focus on open areas, natural materials and gorgeous outdoor views created enchantment in this luxury retreat.

Grand Auroras were awarded for this home’s beautiful landscape…. 

Grand Aurora - Landscape Design

and for unique interior details.

Grand Aurora - Interior Detailing

Aurora and Grand awards for Remodeling, Rehabilitation or Historical Restoration – Whole House Renovation over $100,000.  A Vanderbilt Beach condominium remodel opened a cramped and dated condominium to views. Replacing a kitchen wall with custom wood and glass curio cabinets that concealed electrical and plumbing conduit created room for a peninsula and opened a bar to entertaining.

Grand Aurora - Whole House Renovation

Replacing a wall with a modular wall gave new life to a rarely-used guest bedroom. Contemporary style and color reenergized this high-rise waterfront residence.

Fresh Style with Infusion of Color and Space

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 plus the Eastern Caribbean.

The Aurora Awards program is affiliated with the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) and the Southeast Building Conference (SEBC), regional organizations recognized by and affiliated with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

The makeover of a high-rise waterfront condominium includes a kosher kitchen with stark white Ann Sacks tile and quartz countertops for sterile conditions. The culinary command center enjoys multiple work stations, appliances and cabinets for meat, dairy and parve.

Multiple Preparation Stations for Culinary Masterpieces

Generous bar seating allows the chef to interact with guests while enjoying gorgeous views.   Pendant lighting and stainless appliances and hardware complement the contemporary design.

The separate beverage station conforming to religious custom also serves as a bar with wine refrigeration. To calm the home’s formerly boxy demeanor, a curvilinear approach in many rooms includes interlocking circles repeated in ceiling, countertop, lighting and tile detail. This can be seen in the kitchen’s ceiling details and the graceful curves of many of the zebrawood cabinet panels.

The contemporary pulse invigorates from the first step off of the elevator in this chic waterfront high-rise.  

Red Rules in Stylish Entryway

The striking white, backlit aluminum and resin coral structure is enhanced by high-gloss red cabinets, ideal for stashing beach gear and folding chairs. 

A vibrant red flower, glass mosaic tile feature contributes the soothing sound of cascading water.

Lots of people moving to the waterfront load up on cool stone and glass before missing their roots.  

Change is good. Nothing’s better than wood for conveying tradition. This Marco Island retreat is far from contemporary, for sure. Even the most modern design benefits from the rich color and deep grain of wood.

The topsy turvy real estate market is creating some nightmare situations that designers need to watch out for. While the press is gushing with stories of bargains at every turn, reality has a jagged edge. When a custom furniture manufacturer packs up and leaves town overnight, what’s a girl to do? With trades shutting down without warning and vendor bankruptcies spiking, it takes raw K2 talent to deliver jobs on time and within budget.

In an island retreat, where people on the go come to unwind, clean lines are divine.

Beach combers enjoy simplicity,

and adore luxury.

When time is short, peaceful moments…

and pleasant interludes….are everything.

Getting it right….

….is what we do best.

Our dreams of the Tropics are framed by palms.  Most palms originated in rain forests.  While their survival is threatened in many parts of the world - where they’re relied on for everything from food to clothing - they thrive in South Florida.  Exotic, romantic and mysterious, they come in an incredible variety of shapes and sizes.  Certainly, the raggedy palm frond tugs at our heart strings.  Beside this Captiva Island home, they’re lovely.

Our design for the waterfront setting called for tropical finesse. Natural surfaces, woven-reed furnishings and plenty of palms play largely in its success.

What better way to explore visual, tactile and emotional warmth, than with your feet up on a carved oak table?  Natural is the nonostentatious luxury statement these days.  Draw on nature’s regenerative powers with wood, leather, shell and any number of woven fabrics. In times of stress, we’re happy to come home to craftsmanship and comfort!