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DREAM HOME
Warm &
InvItIng
A traditional Interior with a Tuscan Flair
and Killer Views
Corky Trebilcock is not one to jump into
things without research. When the
Madeira came on the market, he
started looking into the waterfront
property, touted as the most exclusive
on Marco Island. The world-class
condominium community offered desirable amenities
and a European ambiance. Despite the fanfare over the
structure’s vintage European architecture, he will tell
you that the main reason he selected his residence was
the view. That’s it.
When the residences in the luxury towers were first
By Mary Lou Smart
offered, Trebilcock indicated up-front that his choice
was the only one he’d be satisfied with, because he
already lived in a very comfortable and attractive highrise
on the island.
In addition to hiring an interior designer, Trebilcock
knew that he’d want to change the layout, to open
rooms and, yes, to capitalize on the view. To do this,
he sought a firm with architectural as well as interior
design capabilities. “I started calling architects in Naples
and asking, but nobody had the interior design background,”
he said. “I asked one architect to recommend
such a firm and he gave me the name of Jenny Carter

and K2 Design Group.”
Trebilcock requested a list of references from single-family home and
condominium projects, new construction and remodels. He also spoke
with several owners of condominium residences in Naples. After a
thorough investigation of the single-source architectural, interior design
and construction management firm, K2 Design Group was hired and
work began.
The Madeira residence — 6,200 square feet with 5,100 under air — had
a rectangular kitchen that opened to what was then the family room.
Trebilcock did not want a
separate living room and
dining room overlooking
the Gulf. He wanted all of
the living area to overlook
the Gulf. “I didn’t want
stand-alone rooms
decorated just to look
pretty,” he explains.
“I wanted to take full
advantage of the living
space.”
For residents that want
to enjoy a pampered
lifestyle year-round,
making changes up front,
even to new construction,
makes great sense. In the
high-rise market,
however, modifications to
(Left above) Cabinetry in the comfortable
living room is clear Florida cypress. The
gas fireplace surrounding is red onyx and
the oversized sofas make the room even
more inviting and take note of the ceiling
made of pecky cypress.
(Above) The elegant foyer’s Jerusalem
stone flooring is accented with green glass
cabochons and a dark walnut border.
(Left below) Focal point in the
formal dining room is a Ralph Lauren
table by Baker.
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new and existing structures can be complicated.
“You can be limited in a high-rise,” reports Carter. “One of the
challenges is in understanding the structure.”
Working on the interwoven infrastructure of towers takes
talent, as architects and builders must be aware of what’s above,
what’s below and what came before. For the most part,
plumbing cannot be relocated because concrete floors and
ceilings can’t be drilled into. Extending the interior to the
boundaries of the lanai cannot be done in many older structures
where the decks were not waterproofed. Ceiling heights are an
issue, making elaborate tray ceilings a tricky endeavor and
mammoth chandeliers out of the question. Air conditioning and
fire sprinkler systems are different from one building to the next.
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Over the next year, K2 Design Group came up with solutions.
The kitchen was extended into the family room, which changed
the home’s dynamic by opening living areas. Supports on the
50-foot balcony were moved to allow for better views.
For the interior’s design, Trebilcock wanted a combination of
warm and homey and didn’t want anything to block his views.
He favors traditional interiors with a Tuscan flair and is not crazy
about contemporary design. He didn’t want drapes or window
treatments to compromise views.
“After accomplishing those things, I told her that she could
make it as elegant as she wanted,” he says. “Just don’t block
the view.”
Architectural enhancements include handcrafted wood

(Opposite) The living
area is spacious
enough for a grand
piano.
(Above) The beautiful
gourmet kitchen
extends into the family
room opened living
areas.
(Left) Water views
are important in the
master bedroom too.
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cabinetry. a dramatic tile backsplash in the kitchen and
curio cabinets for crystal collections. The project involved
a good deal of interaction between Trebilcock and Carter.
For a ceiling treatment, she suggested pecky cypress
trimmed with crown molding to conceal lighting.
“I’m in the lumber business and I do not like pecky
cypress, ” he recalls telling her. “She said, “Trust me.”
The color palette is warm and inviting. In addition to
harvest tones that blend with light and dark wood
accents, soft blues resonate with water views.
“This one enjoys such rich appointments that it feels
very much like an estate home,” said Carter. “The concrete
box in the sky feeling is nowhere to be found. Because
the Madeira’s development and management teams
were willing to work with us, we were able to accomplish
a great deal. ”
Trebilcock enjoys what he once only dreamed of,
fantastic views in a comfortable and inviting high-rise
home. He is glad that he trusted Carter on the pecky
cypress too. “That whole ceiling is gorgeous, ” he says.
“We ended up with a beautiful place.” M
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(Btottom) Vanity in master bathroom
contains considerable storage with columns
that house medicine cabinets and recesses
for magnifying mirrors and glass shelves.
Intricate carvings produced in California
and finished by cabinet supplier in Canada.
Hinged mirror frames open to reveal even
more storage.
(Below) The blue and tan tones found in
the guest suite make for an inviting space.