Claudia Leah is an accomplished Naples
interior designer known for her distinctive
portfolio of work and unparalleled customer
service. Fluent in English, German and
French, Claudia provides complete and
cohesive design services, ranging from a
single room to an entire home. Her firm’s
design work is supported by Naples’
leading contractors, installers and trade
professionals.
Her award-winning designs focus on
creating delightfully-livable spaces that
reflect the personality and lifestyle of each
client. Her background in architecture and
fashion enables her to construct spaces
that are both aesthetic and functional.
She has built her impeccable reputation
designing interiors for over 400 of Naples’
most prominent residents.
Claudia, her husband and her two
daughters fell in love with the Southwest
Florida lifestyle and have made Naples
their home for over 18 years. As an active
member of the design and business
community, Claudia has been a longtime
member and served on the board
of the Naples Interior Design Society and
Business Network International.
239.431.5936
6062 TAYLOR ROAD, STE 801,
NAPLES FL 34109
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to indigo, designers love blue because it can be paired with so much. It’s gender neutral. It’s
location non-specific; you can use blue by a tropical beach, on a rocky New England shoreline,
or in the midst of mountains.
AT FIRST, BLUSH
Pink is fun! A good example is Lily Pulitzer with her bright, cheerful prints. In home décor, pink
has become grayed out to a pale blush which pairs well—not surprisingly—with gray. Blush also
blends perfectly with neutral creams. Accent pieces are showing up in velvets, with more curves,
giving everything a softer silhouette.
EVERYTHING’S THERE IN BLACK AND WHITE
These steady players are being paired with strong colors like purple, red, and the crowning touch
of gold. With their background in royalty, those accent colors provide drama and promote
luxury, two qualities people are once again seeking out.
IT’S A PATTERN WITH YOU
Patterns have always had a place in fabric design. In the past they have been neutral, with a little
metallic or a little animal print. Nowadays patterns come in strong, bold florals, stripes and
geometrics. Nor do you have to pick just one pattern, they are mixed together, sometimes on the
same piece of furniture! In many cases older patterns are emerging, but they are being recolored
to fit today’s design schemes.
WHEN PERFORMANCE COUNTS
Undoubtedly you have encountered Sunbrella® or other high performance fabrics. We couldn’t
enjoy our Southwest Florida lifestyle without these fade- and stain-resistant materials fashioned
into our outdoor furniture. They provide luxury with the ease of comfort and durability. Why
not bring them indoors? When you flip through magazines, it seems like every room has a
white sofa—well you can have one too!
When choosing your next piece, ask for
performance fabric.
SPIN THE COLOR WHEEL
If the thought of spinning the color wheel
has your head spinning, get a professional
who understands color to help you with
paint and furniture selections. Shop your
closet too! The blue shirt that brings out
your gorgeous eyes? Chances are that hue
will do the same for you when used in your
home décor.
With walls, floors, upholstery, and
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