41 West founder and co-owner BJ Barone envisioned a seamless wav…
41 West founder and co-owner BJ Barone envisioned a seamless wave panel surrounded by mosaic glass tile as a backdrop for the sleek electric fireplace—but doing so would take a little ingenuity. Listen as he explains how he came up with the perfect solution to the design dilemma.
Custom islands made of ebony with a high gloss lacquer finish an…
Custom islands made of ebony with a high gloss lacquer finish and topped with pompei quartz are the focal point of this kitchen remodel that is freshly balanced with white cabinetry and marble granite.
The client was so impressed with the high gloss finish and patte…
The client was so impressed with the high gloss finish and pattern found on the kitchen island, BJ Barone of 41 West used the same material for the stairs. The marriage of the ebony steps with the glass and chrome rail offers the perfect blend of materials to achieve an elogant yet masculine feel.
With an entirely redesigned great room, the team had to build th…
With an entirely redesigned great room, the team had to build this custom staircase that leads down into the sophisticated and contemporary yet masculine space. To achieve an open and contemporary yet masculine design, 41 West reconfigured the doors and windows, and removed walls, partitions, and even a pool bath to make room for the custom centerpiece.
A powder room is transformed with three hand-selected slabs of b…
A powder room is transformed with three hand-selected slabs of blue onyx back lit to provide a floating-like effect for added drama.
In the newly expanded master bath, dark oak cabinetry and chrome…
In the newly expanded master bath, dark oak cabinetry and chrome continue the design theme found downstairs while a tub is replaced with a sleek walk-in shower.
More than just a walk closet, this sophisticated custom wardrobe…
More than just a walk closet, this sophisticated custom wardrobe design by 41 West takes storage to the next level.
Essential to any waterfront property is a fully functional kitch…
Essential to any waterfront property is a fully functional kitchen and gathering space for outdoor entertainment. To ensure a long life, 41 West used a waterproof resin for the countertops.
Once an old-fashioned partitioned living room with a traditional fireplace and bookshelf, the great room of this 30-year-old, single family home in Naples, Fla., now provides a dramatic “wow” factor. But the refurbished space is just the beginning of the partial house remodel.
Completed in September 2016, 41 West founder and co-owner BJ Barone achieved an open and contemporary yet masculine design in the 4,200-square-foot, 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath property, with a complete overhaul to the great room, kitchen, master suite, guest bathroom, and outdoor kitchen.
Flip through the slideshow and see how Barone and his team transformed the property from an outdated Mediterranean-style home into a modern masterpiece with a “Miami” feel. Then, listen below as he explains how he and his team achieved the custom backdrop to the new fireplace.
Erin Ansley is a frequent freelancer for Pool and Spa News and Aquatics International. She has been a professional journalist since 2001. When not sleuthing the web for the latest news or calling on sources in the construction industry for the inside scoop, Erin can be found surfing waves along the California coast, challenging her athletic limits in her favorite CrossFit box, playing drums with her indie rock band, and spending time with her daughter and husband.
