Ribbon-cutting hails two side-by-side businesses
Two Naples-based design studios got the SanCap Chamber ribbon-cutting treatment on Feb. 27 for their shared building on Sanibel. One an architecture firm and the other specializing in interior design, MHK Architecture and Island Style Gallery and Design have goals to beautify the islands through home and commercial image.
“MHK Architecture is the only architecture firm with an office on the island,” Director Carmella Cioffi said. “We feel fortunate to be so strongly involved in helping with the recovery of Sanibel and Captiva, as well as Fort Myers Beach. MHK Architecture has a strong history in Southwest Florida for residential, as well as commercial, design. I feel very fortunate to be able to continue that here on these barrier islands.”
The office is the latest of nine branches from Florida to the Carolinas and Colorado. MHK is currently working with Community Housing & Resources (CHR) to develop new properties, along with other island “dream home” projects.
“I have had my interior design company, Montanna Design, for 40 years in Florida,” Island Style owner Sharon Gilkey said. “I have always loved the relationship between art and interiors and feel accessories are the frosting on the cake. So, it felt right to bring a design boutique to Sanibel that featured art and accessories as a compliment to anyone’s existing home.”
“We are so excited to be a part of this wonderful community and we are enjoying getting to know so many wonderful folks,” she added.
Island Style offers full interior design services. It can also provide consulting to refresh homes with art and accessories that give rooms pop.
“As our residents and businesses continue to build back from recent hurricanes, MHK and Island Style make the perfect one-stop spot for advice and design services,” chamber President and Chief Executive Officer John Lai said. “Both promise beautiful outcomes for homes and commercial buildings as the islands bounce back better than ever.”
MHK Architecture and Island Style Gallery and Design are at 2365 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel.