Frank Ponterio Interior Design

Frank Ponterio Interior Design Residential interior design rooted in craft and artistry. Studios in Naples and Chicago. Projects nationwide and in the Caribbean.

Incorporating a sensibility of modern classic, Frank Ponterio Interior Design brings together timeless and historical influences to contemporary lifestyles, balancing elegance with modern ease. Each project is met with a discerning appreciation for artistry, authenticity and personalized style. With Frank taking the lead role in all design work, he is supported by both the design and management te

ams, which allow him to focus his efforts on each client and ensure each project is grounded in great design and individuality. His tenacious work ethic and friendly personality have proven to be an appealing combination to his clients, several of whom have chosen to use his services for additional projects such as second homes, private offices and vacation residences. A versatile, multi-disciplined, full-service firm, Frank Ponterio Interior Design has been responsible for residential and commercial projects both locally and nationally for the past 15 years. Educated at the Harrington Institute of Design, Frank Ponterio is a professional member of ASID, IIDA and holds a NCIDQ license.

From watercolor to reality. Long before the cushions were chosen or the Frank Stella piece was hung, this living room be...
05/29/2026

From watercolor to reality. Long before the cushions were chosen or the Frank Stella piece was hung, this living room began on paper. The bay window seating area was designed around the view, with a curved sofa hugging the bay and a white sofa anchoring the room, creating a place for family gatherings, long conversations, and grandkids piled in together for holiday dinners.

Architect: Liederbach & Graham Architects
Builder: Bulley & Andrews
Lighting Designer: Nathan Orsman
Stylist: Anita Sarsidi
Photographer: Eric Piasecki

05/28/2026

It’s certainly bittersweet to see our former home in its summer glory. Thankfully, the new stewards of this lovely place are wonderful and are taking all the right steps to keep her as beautiful as she’s been since David Adler designed her over 100 years ago.

Landscape Architect: Mariani Landscape
Photographer: Dustin Forest Halleck

Somewhere between inside and outside, suspended by rope from the beams overhead, this is where you come when the goal is...
05/26/2026

Somewhere between inside and outside, suspended by rope from the beams overhead, this is where you come when the goal is to truly rest. Pine trees fill every window. The lake is quiet by design. There are no screens here except the ones meant to let the air through.

The sleeping porch was one of many decisions shaped by the project’s central idea: that restraint is its own form of luxury. No motorized activity on the lake, no drywall in the house, no materials that didn’t feel connected to the land itself. Just birch, pine, rope, light, and the kind of stillness that has to be designed for, because modern life rarely gives it to you on its own.

Architecture: Wade Weissmann Architecture Inc.
Photographer: Dustin Forest Halleck

05/21/2026

Forty-some floors above downtown Nashville, the city shifts at dusk in a way that makes everything else go quiet. This penthouse began as an empty shell, with no walls, no light, and no material language at all. What you see now is entirely built: French white oak underfoot, a custom lighting composition overhead that mirrors the skyline’s tangle of light and line, and intimate seating arranged around sweeping city views.

Architect: James Getch
Developer: Tony Giarratana

A sequence of doors, each one revealing the next, creates a layered arrival into the wine cellar, built for conversation...
05/20/2026

A sequence of doors, each one revealing the next, creates a layered arrival into the wine cellar, built for conversation, hosting, and time well spent. A reflection of how the client lives, where design supports not just the space, but their lifestyle, hobbies, and interests as well.

A place for everything, and a moment to enjoy it. Soft blue cabinetry, marble surfaces, and thoughtful detailing create ...
05/17/2026

A place for everything, and a moment to enjoy it. Soft blue cabinetry, marble surfaces, and thoughtful detailing create a dressing room that feels as considered as it is functional. Drawers lined and organized, pieces on display, and a sense of order that makes getting ready feel effortless.

05/15/2026

As summer approaches, travel begins to pick up.

For a longtime client and friend, this aircraft was taken down to its fuselage and reimagined in just 30 days, with a focus on clarity, comfort, and precision. Cream Townsend leather seating, Holly Hunt textiles, and a Tapis leather headliner bring a sense of lightness to the cabin, each detail reflecting a considered approach to design. Because even in motion, the experience should feel as resolved as any space on the ground.

A kitchen rooted in its surroundings, where materials feel as though they’ve always belonged. At the center, a tree that...
05/13/2026

A kitchen rooted in its surroundings, where materials feel as though they’ve always belonged. At the center, a tree that had fallen on the property is brought down and set on a hand-forged base, now serving as a chopping block. A simple gesture that carries the story of the land into everyday use, shaped by restraint, craftsmanship, and a way of living that values what’s close at hand.

Architecture: Wade Weissmann Architecture Inc.
Photographer: Dustin Forest Halleck

A place to sit, settle in, and stay awhile. A mix of modern and collected pieces layered over time, with materials chose...
05/11/2026

A place to sit, settle in, and stay awhile. A mix of modern and collected pieces layered over time, with materials chosen for how they wear in. A woven leather pillow by LANCE WOVEN LEATHER adds to the story, bringing texture and craftsmanship into everyday use.

A quiet spring afternoon, looking out toward the water, a book in hand, and nowhere else to be. Sunlight moves through t...
05/07/2026

A quiet spring afternoon, looking out toward the water, a book in hand, and nowhere else to be. Sunlight moves through the room, settling softly on linen, wood, and fresh-cut flowers.

Architect: Liederbach & Graham Architects
Builder: Bulley & Andrews
Landscape Architect: Mariani Landscape
Lighting Designer: Nathan Orsman
Stylist: Anita Sarsidi
Photographer: Eric Piasecki

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