The Bay Design Journal

Ideas for living beautifully in Florida

A considered edit of interior design inspiration, furniture knowledge, and Naples living from the team at Bay Design Store.

Sunlit Florida living room designed with warm neutral furniture

Design AdviceFeatured

How to Choose the Best Interior Designer in Florida — 9 Questions to Ask First

Searching for the best interior designer in Florida? Here is what to look for — portfolio, process, sourcing, delivery and local know-how — before you hire.

October 8, 2026

Fresh Perspective

Modern living room furniture on display at a Naples furniture showroom

From the WarehouseOctober 5, 2026

The Bay Design Warehouse: A Guide to Our Naples Furniture Showroom & Warehouse

Everything you need to know before visiting the Bay Design warehouse in North Naples — what you will find, hours, delivery, and how to shop it with a designer.

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Elegant coastal living room with natural textures and warm neutral furniture

Interior Design TrendsOctober 2, 2026

The 2026 Naples Interior Design Edit: Warm Materials, Open Views, and Quiet Luxury

Discover the colors, textures, natural woods, and relaxed silhouettes shaping beautiful Florida homes this season.

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Open-plan luxury great room in a Southwest Florida home

Florida LivingSeptember 30, 2026

Luxury Interior Design in Southwest Florida: Naples, Marco Island, Bonita Springs & Fort Myers

What makes a Southwest Florida home feel luxurious — and how our Naples design team approaches homes from Port Royal and Pelican Bay to Marco Island and Fort Myers.

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Bright luxury living room overlooking the ocean

Style GuideSeptember 24, 2026

How to Create a Coastal Modern Home Without Going Overboard

A practical guide to layering linen, pale oak, sculptural lighting, and collected accents for a refined coastal interior.

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Light-filled living room with water views and coastal furnishings

Style GuideSeptember 20, 2026

Bringing Florida Coastal Style to Homes Across the Southeast and the USA

Love the relaxed elegance of a Naples home? Here is how to bring Florida coastal style to homes in Georgia, Alabama, the Carolinas and beyond.

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Spacious modern living room with a wide ocean view

From the WarehouseSeptember 15, 2026

Inside the Bay Design Warehouse: Finding the Pieces That Finish a Room

Meet the one-of-a-kind furniture, lighting, art, and accessories our Naples design team is watching right now.

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Furnished living room completed through an interior design program

Design AdviceSeptember 10, 2026

Instant Design or Full-Service Interior Design: Which Is Right for Your Florida Home?

Compare our complimentary Instant Design Program with full-service interior design — timelines, scope, and which suits your project.

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Minimal living room with natural light and ocean views

Design AdviceSeptember 6, 2026

The Best Lighting Ideas for Florida Living Rooms

Use natural light, layered fixtures, and warm-glow lamps to make an open living space feel inviting from morning to evening.

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