Clive Daniel Home’s award-winning designers earn the Southeast’s most prestigious honor for luxury residential interiors.
Clive Daniel Home celebrated another milestone in its award-winning legacy as three of its eight Silver Aurora Award-winning projects were elevated to Grand Aurora Awards during the 2026 Southeast Building Conference (SEBC), held at the Rosen Centre Hotel-Orlando Convention Center.
Presented by the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA), the Aurora Awards recognize the highest levels of excellence in architecture, interior design, remodeling, custom homebuilding, and community development across 13 southeastern states. While Silver Aurora Awards recognize finalists in each category, the coveted Grand Aurora Award is presented only to the top overall project.
Following the announcement of eight Silver Aurora Awards earlier this year, Clive Daniel Home’s designers earned three of the competition’s highest honors, further reinforcing the firm’s position as Florida’s most award-winning interior design firm.
2026 Grand Aurora Award Winners
Best Renovated or Restored Single House
Detuscan Revival – Fort Myers, Florida
Designer: Sydney Warren
Sydney Warren transformed the Detuscan Revival into an extraordinary restoration that balances timeless architecture with contemporary luxury, earning the category’s highest distinction.
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Best Interior Detailing for a Home Priced Over $1,000,000
Palm Beach Grand Estates – Best Living Area
Designer: Fran Brady
Fran Brady’s sophisticated living area design was recognized for exceptional craftsmanship, thoughtful detailing, and elevated execution that exemplifies luxury living.
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Best Interior Detailing for a Home Priced $750,000–$1,000,000
Best Outdoor Area with Custom Wall Feature – Naples, Florida
Designers: Kialee Lykins & Kaitlyn Kolek
The design duo of Kialee Lykins and Kaitlyn Kolek captured a Grand Aurora Award for creating a stunning outdoor environment anchored by a custom architectural wall feature that seamlessly blends innovation, artistry, and livability.
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“To have three Silver Aurora projects advance to Grand Aurora winners is an incredible accomplishment and a testament to the extraordinary talent within our design team,” said Daniel Lubner, CEO of Clive Daniel Home. “Every one of these projects represents a relentless pursuit of excellence and our commitment to creating interiors that inspire. We’re immensely proud of Sydney, Fran, Kialee, and Kaitlyn for achieving one of our industry’s highest honors.”
Earlier this year, Clive Daniel Home received eight Silver Aurora Awards, showcasing the firm’s breadth of expertise across luxury residential interiors, renovations, and specialty design. Advancing three of those projects to Grand Aurora winners further demonstrates the firm’s consistent ability to deliver award-winning design at the highest level.
2026 Aurora Award Recognition Silver Aurora Award Winners
- Modern Farmhouse – Bonura Custom Homes, Naples, FL
Charlie Hansen & Rebekah Errett-Pikosky - Modern Traditional – Borelli Construction, Naples, FL
Kialee Lykins & Kaitlyn Kolek - Palm Beach Grand Estates – Palm Beach, FL
Fran Brady - Pindari II Model – John Cannon Homes, Sarasota, FL
- The New Modern Condo Reno – Fort Myers, FL
Sydney Warren
As Clive Daniel Home continues to shape luxury residences throughout Florida and beyond, these latest honors reaffirm the firm’s reputation for design innovation, craftsmanship, and creative excellence. From custom homes and renovations to hospitality and luxury furnishings, the firm’s designers continue to set the standard for exceptional interior environments.
