Living Room Pine Ridge Estates - Kukk Architecture and Design
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Inside a Light-Filled Contemporary Home in Naples’ Pine Ridge Estates

The glass-wrapped retreat channels light, flow and quiet confidence across 7,800 square feet of clean-lined design.

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In Pine Ridge Estates, a glass-wrapped residence channels light, restraint and purpose across 7,800 square feet of modern indoor-outdoor living.

Before the land was staked, Lana and Patrick Boyle knew what their home would feel like: open, elemental, precise. Three years later, their Pine Ridge Estates property delivers, with its glass-wrapped facade, warmed by wood and alive with light inside. Spanning 7,800 square feet, the five-bedroom, six-bath residence brings together the best of indoor-outdoor Naples living with a striking interplay between architecture and light. 

Lana—a landscape architect and interior designer—handled much of the design herself, inspired by the clean lines and organic materials common in New Zealand design. The only structural compromise was the slightly thicker roofline to meet local code. Architect Claudio Almeida, vice president of Kukk Architecture & Design, helped guide the process, and Big Island Builders brought the vision to life. From the sleek cabinetry to the sculptural glassed-in garage, nearly every design element traces back to the couple’s original vision. “It’s an oversimplified 

"But ultimately, we just decided to do exactly what we wanted.” 

One dramatic contrast is the all-white great room, where a 23-foot ceiling is anchored by a 16-foot-wide Skybell Circle chandelier from Bover. As daylight fades, the sculptural fixture casts a warm glow over the 48-by-24-inch porcelain tile that runs through the home.

The kitchen, meanwhile, is pure drama: matte black rift-cut white oak cabinetry from Ruffino rises to the ceiling, surrounding a pair of 15-foot granite-wrapped islands—one for prep, one for seating. To support the weight while maintaining clean lines, a steel frame was recessed beneath the 1.25-inch surface, says Jay Bowerman of Big Island Builders. Miele appliances complement the graphite aesthetic, while a hidden pantry makes entertaining seamless. The effect is both minimal and monumental.

Just off the kitchen, a glassed-in dining room doubles as a gallery with its own 23-foot ceiling and 200-bottle refrigerated wine display. The room is cleverly shaded behind a custom aluminum sunshade craned into place during construction.

Since both Boyles work from home, privacy was another priority. The floor plan divides the home into defined zones, including a secluded primary suite with its own wing. There, a paneled media wall and floating bed set the tone for a retreat that includes a sitting room/library overlooking the pool, dual walk-in closets, an expansive en suite with steam shower and a private gym with sauna.

Outside, the expansive luxury continues. A two-lane lap pool stretches alongside a spa that seats 20—and includes a chiller that transforms it into a cold plunge. The outdoor living area adds another 3,500 square feet, with covered lounge and dining spaces, a full kitchen and another massive island. 

While it’s easy to get lost in the big picture, the home’s design shines in the details. Throughout the home, the finishes are nearly invisible: Dorr Houzzer doors use no casing and mortise hinges, and instead of traditional baseboards, reglet detailing gives walls a crisp, floating appearance. Everything is embedded cleanly into place, giving the interiors a gallery-like clarity. 

Smart lighting completes the look, with low-voltage Colorbeam fixtures, adjusting automatically to the time of day and aligning with natural circadian rhythms. At night, they can soften into warm sunset tones; by morning, they can simulate sunrise. “I give the owners full credit,” Jay says. “This is [Lana’s] vision; she has a great eye.” 

Architect: Kukk Architecture & Design

Builder: Big Island Builders

Interior Design/Landscape Architecture: belleVUE creative

Photography: Nick Shirghio