COREY DAMEN JENKINS
Refashioning Detroit Style
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36 24 Features 24 Southern Sensibilities Meet New York Sophistication By Cathy Whitlock Brockschmidt & Coleman, Partners in Classical Style.Â
30 A Place for Everything By Maile Pingel MA Allen, Formal yet Friendly Entertaining Style.
36 Refashioning Motor City Style By Cathy Whitlock The Motor City’s Face of Design, Corey Damen Jenkins.
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EATS’N’SLEEPS By Katie Doyle From minimalist chic in the Lower East Side to rugged charm in Williamsburg, Middle Eastern home cooking to fine dining in the clouds, this season’s hottest new hotels and restaurants cater to all appetites.
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GALLERY A picture-perfect showroom exhibition. l STYLESPOTLIGHT Featured highlights of craft and design.
6 STYLERADAR By Annette Rose-Shapiro Award-winning designer Sheila Bridges goes shopping at 200 Lex.
10 BOOKS By Cathy Whitlock Bone up on your cooking and design skills à la Southern Style with an offering of books from the southern states.
12 TROVE By Katie Doyle Inspired by the narratives, food and the outdoor life from aorund the US, these must-haves are both beautiful and practical additions to your daily life.
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DEFININGPIECES Items that sum up what a showroom is all about.
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EVENTSAT200LEX A look at a few recent celebrations.
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BACKSTORY By Annette Rose-Shapiro VOUTSA: Pattern + Color + Love = Art
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NEWSHOWROOMS Fresh faces and new designs.
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SHOWROOMDIRECTORY A complete list of who’s where in 200 Lex.
14 FRESHPICKS The most current products in 200 Lex showrooms.
43 CULTURECALENDAR By Katie Doyle From disruptive art to a dog-centric pop-up, to forward-thinking film and food and beyond, the calendar is packed with a plethora of events and experiences for all personalities.
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CONTRIBUTORS Cathy Whitlock Katie Doyle Maile Pingel Ted Lambert
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L E TTER F ROM THE EDI TOR Dear Readers,
Interior Designer, Alberto Villalobos, selects his favorite finds from the new Gallery at 200 Lex, powered by InCollect.
This is a big country. We need all that room, because there is so much talent everywhere, it can’t fit only in coastal enclaves (nor should it) and each region has its rich traditions and unique styles. In this issue, we celebrate designers near and far, some who ventured here to New York to find success, and others who have become synonymous with great design in the places they’ve always called home. Bill Brockschmidt and Courtney Coleman’s 18-year partnership is based in The Big Apple, and their work can be seen all over, but their design sense was born and nurtured much further south. Together, they bring a modern touch to graceful classic looks, peppering interiors with eclectic finds full of character. We showcase two of their recent interiors in Alabama and Tennessee that display their uncanny ability to marry the refined and the relaxed (Southern Sensibilities Meet New York Sophistication, p. 24). Ask designer MA Allen what makes a successful interior, and she’ll tell you emphatically that it’s all about mixing history with personal touches. This North Carolina native enjoys “knocking the stuffing out of antiquated ideas” and that involves a fearless use of color.
Good and Unusual Set of French Brass and Ebonized Wood Fabric Scales, circa 1890 Michael Pashby Antiques Danish Brass and Rosewood Floor Lamp by Fog & Mørup, circa 1950s Evergreen Antiques
Formal entertaining spaces are always part of her plans, with a nod to the South’s famous hospitality, but first and foremost is finding the balance between utility and comfort, while incorporating each client’s individual heirlooms into their story (A Place for Everything, p.30). Detroit is a town built on ingenuity and a can-do spirit, and Michiganborn Corey Damen Jenkins perfectly embodies that Midwestern ethos while bringing an exciting energy to traditional design. Building his practice from the ground up by pounding the pavement and wining many local fans, what followed was attention from TV producers and national exposure. Now this fashion-forward design star boasts projects from Southampton to Shanghai. Inspired by the runways of Paris and New York, Jenkins brings flair and a love for impeccable tailoring to everything he touches (Refashioning Detroit Style, p.36).
Henry Glass Cylindra Dining Set
From the mountains, to the prairies, to the … oh, you get the idea, America is like a solid old house with great bones, just waiting for designers like these, mindful of the past, yet full of fresh ideas, to breathe new life into it. We’re an ongoing project.
Lawton Mull
Weinberg Modern
Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman in original custom teal leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, circa 1958
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StyleRadar
What pops up on a designer's screen when they visit the showrooms of NYDC.
AWARD-WINNING DESIGNER
SHEILA BRIDGES SHOPS FOR FABULOUS
amed “America’s Best Interior Designer” by CNN and Time Magazine, Sheila Bridges founded her own interior design firm in 1994. Bridges has designed residences and offices for entertainers, entrepreneurs, and business professionals, including the 8,300-square-foot Harlem offices for former President Bill Clinton, and projects at Columbia University and Princeton University. In 1996, Bridges’ passion for interiors inspired her to design furniture and home furnishings under the name Sheila Bridges Home, Inc. and is honored to have her Harlem Toile De Jouy wallpaper represented in the Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum’s permanent wallpaper collection. Her designs have been showcased in many exhibits and museums throughout the country and Europe. Originally from Philadelphia, Bridges moved to New York City in 1986, and lives in Harlem. She holds degrees from Brown University and Parsons School of Design, and studied decorative arts at Polimoda in Florence, Italy. Bridges is also the author of two books: Furnishing Forward: A Practical Guide to Furnishing for a Lifetime, which was released in 2002 and The Bald Mermaid, A Memoir, published in 2013.
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Circa Lighting The Osiris Reflector Chandelier by Thomas O’Brien, shown here in Bronze and Hand-Rubbed Antique Brass with Linen Diffuser is available at Circa Lighting, Suite 103, 212-725-2500, circalighting.com
Julian Chichester The arms of the Lauren Chair are saddle-stitched in black pebble-grained leather and the low frame is standard in distressed dark red leather. The seat is available in COM, or our selection of linen and velvet. Available at Julian Chichester, Suite 604, 646-293-6622, us.julianchichester.com
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Lorin Marsh Open pore flor morado with an inset blotchy bronze mirror top. The Speck Side table is also available in textured, burnished metal finishes. Available from Lorin Marsh, Suite 809, 212-759-8700, lorinmarsh.com
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SA Baxter Architectural Hardware The Looking Glass Collection is from a new design collaboration with Workshop/APD, inspired by bisected geode crystals. Available from SA Baxter Architectural Hardware, Suite 1205, 212-203-4382, sabaxter.com
Profiles The digital print, Leaves wallpaper by Brett Design, available from ProďŹ les, Suite 1211, 212-689-6903, proďŹ lesny.net
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Luna Textiles
Endless in Road Loop in Bracket
Endless, shown here in Road, is composed of 84% cotton and 16% nylon; Loop, shown here in Bracket, is 100% pre-consumer, solution dyed recycled nylon. Both upholstery fabrics are Greenguard and Greenguard Gold certified, and made in the USA. Available from Luna Textiles, Suite 1410, 212-251-0132, lunatextiles.com
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FAIR Designed by Poul Volther in 1952 and manufactured by Klassik Studio, the PV Lounge chair is shown here in solid oak and leather. It’s also available in soaped oak and natural leather, black stained and black leather, and smoked oak and black leather. Available at FAIR, Suite 1600, 212-352-9615, fair-design.com
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Books
South Toward Home: Adventures and Misadventures of My Native Land
Suzanne Kasler: Sophisticated Simplicity
Julia Reed St. Martin’s Press July 2018 256 pages $25.99
Suzanne Kasler and Judith Nasitir Rizzoli September 2018 304 pages $55
Irreverent, funny and a master at spinning a story, Southern humorist Julia Reed chronicles her new tales in the book South Toward Home: Adventures and Misadventures in My Native Land. Whether it’s shining a light on the Delta Hot Tamale Festival or the livestock of the rich and famous, the Mississippi Delta-born author nails the history, proclivities, pleasures, and often absurdities of life in the South. Southern life is also told through the lens of her favorite subject—food and drink (her chapter “Make Mine a Scotch” is a classic) along with personal anecdotes of life in the South that for her includes cocktails parties, hunting, and fishing.
Atlanta-based designer Suzanne Kasler’s penchant for signature interiors that marry traditional and contemporary and casual elegance are the basis of her third book Suzanne Kasler: Sophisticated Simplicity. Her past two books— Timeless Style and Inspired Interiors—were bestsellers and her signature lines with Hickory Chair, Lee Jofa, Visual Comfort, SoicherMarin, and Ballard Designs have garnered a big following across the country. The multi-faceted designer’s edited approach to design has earned her a coveted spot on AD’s 100 and Elle Décor’s A-List.
Reed’s former books Queen of the Turtle Derby, But Mama Always Put Vodka in Her Sangria! and Ham Biscuits, Hostess Gowns and Other Southern Specialties have become classics, and her Garden & Gun magazine column “The High & The Low” leave readers wanting more. Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential historian (and fellow Southerner) Jon Meacham pens the book’s foreword.
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In the pages of her new book, Kasler shares her secrets for timeless and well planned interiors reflecting her motto, “a room should be collected, not decorated.” The fundamentals of room arrangement, color palettes, and how to organize guest areas and outdoor spaces are illustrated through town, country, and coastal spaces. The book is a welcome addition to any design library.
Whiskey in a Teacup: What Growing up in the South Taught Me About Life, Love and Baking Biscuits Reese Witherspoon St. Martin’s Press September 2018 304 pages $35
Dream Design Live
Academy Award-winning actress Reese Witherspoon is quickly becoming the Ambassador of the South. With a Southern clothing line (Draper James), roots in New Orleans and Nashville and films that play a homage to her homeland (Sweet Home Alabama, Walk the Line and The Man in the Moon), she now adds Southern author to the mix.
Fans of Dallas decorator and La Dolce Vita blogger extraordinaire Paloma Contreras will no doubt rejoice with the publication of her first book Dream Design Live. While they say don’t judge a book by its cover, when it comes to interiors, her sensational show-stopping cover is just the tip of the iceberg.
Her new book Whiskey in a Teacup: Growing up in the South Taught Me About Life, Love and Baking Biscuits says it all. Professing that being Southern is “like a pair of slippers that I put on when I’m at home,” the book is filled with advice from her grandmother Dorothea who noted, “it was a combination of beauty and strength that made Southern women whiskey in a teacup.” The book covers topics and the how-tos of entertaining, decorating, and holidays with a few Southern recipes thrown in for good measure. A lover of gingham, monogramming (“if it’s not moving, monogram it”) and the creature comforts of down-home living are on full display in this charming book.
Paloma Contreras Abrams Books September 2018 240 pages $35
Contreras takes the reader on a journey of the design process from how to turn your dreams into realities, designing welcoming and meaningful spaces and above all, accessible and comfortable rooms for living. As the author notes, “great design all begins with a happy and satisfying life at home.” A one-time Spanish teacher, the book is both a lavish design tome and personal journey as well as practical advice from design giants such as Kelly Wearstler, Martyn Lawrence Bullard, and Alexa Hampton.
Bone up on your cooking and design skills à la Southern Style with an offering of books from the southern states.
For the Love of the South: Recipes and Stories from My Southern Kitchen
Carla Hall’s Soul Food: Everyday and Celebration
Amber Wilson Harper Design March 2018 256 pages $35
Carla Hall Harper Wave October 2018 336 Pages $29.99
For non-Southerners (often called Yankees by those who never got over the Civil War), making a biscuit is akin to rocket science or brain surgery. Author, popular blogger, and photographer Amber Wilson decodes the mysteries of this Southern staple in her book (and blog), For the Love of the South: Recipes and Stories from My Southern Kitchen.
No doubt Top Chef and ABC’s The Chew fans will recognize chef Carla Hall as the on-air chef, co-host, and cook as a television favorite. She takes her talents to a new level with her new book Carla Hall’s Soul Food: Everyday and Celebration. Whether you are a newbie to the cuisine or an aficionado, Hall introduces classic dishes with a fresh new twist.
From appetizers to desserts, the cookbook features recipes filled with readily available and inexpensive ingredients with full instructions on how to master the art of Southern cooking. Classics such as hushpuppies, Nashville Hot Chicken, oven-roasted okra, jambalaya, and bacon-latticed apple pie (yes, you read that correctly) are just a few of the delectable recipes. And the basics are covered as well—how to fry okra, make the perfect popover, master the often complex roux ,and lattice a piecrust. Wilson also offers tips on stocking the fridge, what to do with leftovers, and seasoning cast-iron skillets— something every seasoned Southern cook should know how to do.
Tracing her Nashville roots, she outlines Soul Food’s history, heart and identity from Africa and the Caribbean to the South. While most think of the traditional cuisine as mac and cheese, grits, barbeque, and collard greens, it’s much more. Recipes—some 145 in all—include Tomato Pie with Garlic Bread Crust, Black-Eyed Pea Salad with Hot Sauce Vinaigrette, and Caribbean Smothered Chicken with Coconut, Lime and Chicken. And last but not least, the basics with Hot Fried Chicken (Nashville style of course), buttermilk biscuits, coconut layered cake, and deviled eggs.
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Coastal Blues: Mrs. Howard’s Guide to Decorating with the Colors of the Sea and Sky Phoebe Howard Abrams Books April 2018 272 Pages $35
Tracery: The Art of Southern Design
Blue-and-white design is all the rage now and it appears to stem from the colors of nature, namely the sea and sky. Atlanta and Charlotte interior designer and design expert Phoebe Howard (often known in the industry as Mrs. Howard) has captured the essence of all the shades of the perennial blues in her inspiring new book Coastal Blues. (Think interiors of beach houses and cottages to seaside manors and getaways).
Located in the coastal towns of Rosemary Beach and Inlet Beach, Florida, designer Paige Sumblin Schnell's firm The Tracery has been the go-to spot for Southern residential and hospitality interiors. Featured in Southern Living, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles and Birmingham Homes and Gardens, Schnell takes her style to a national audience with the publication of her first book Tracery: The Art of Southern Design.
Informative chapters feature never-seen-before photographs with paint color samples ranging from Sea Glass (brilliant blue), Indigo Bay (true blue) to Ocean Mist (pale blue). The book personifies all that coastal living has to offer and shows you can adapt the look for your own interiors even if you don’t have a view of the water. Coastal Blues marks the popular designer’s third book, but be sure to add her previous bestsellers The Joy of Decorating and Mrs. Howard Room by Room to your bookshelves.
Schnell’s tried-and-true design principles are based on the fact that “all aspects of design are interconnected and that the visions and needs of the client are paramount.” With this credo as a foundation, the book showcases nineteen homes across the country, each portraying the designer’s timeless style. Divided into five sections—Enduring Style, Spirit of Place, Crafted With Care, Along the Waterfront, and In Harmony—the book is a beautiful source of inspiration and a welcome new voice in the world of design.
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Inspired by the narratives, food and the outdoor life from around the US, these must-haves are both beautiful and practical additions to your daily life.
HAMMER TIME Danish Designer Roger Arquer has cracked the code of functionality and beauty with his ingenious nut cracker, which makes cracking a nut simpler and more stylish than ever. The sleek tool features a real wooden handle, along with a cast iron top and a black silicone holder. Place a nut in the silicone holder, attach the holder to the iron top, slam the hammer on a hard, even surface—and voila! Your cracked nut will be cleanly contained with the silicone holder. The nut cracker can be used for a variety of different nuts, from walnuts, brazil nuts, hazelnuts and almonds. Available at: store.menudesignshop.com/nut-hammer-p233.aspx, $39.95
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FLOWER GROWLER With the growing trend for craft beer, you want a method of storing and pouring that matches. This 64 oz. Charcoal Stoneware Growler adds flair to your at-home bar with its smooth, silky finish and elegant lines and a sleek matte black exterior that makes any brown glass growler look basic. The red seal pops against the black stone and white lid, and the growler is easy to hold Fill it up at your local brewery and pour your guests a cold one with style. Not a beer fan? It makes a unique single-stem vase, too! Available at: shop.coolmaterial.com. $62
THE WORLD IS YOUR OYSTER Sharpen your shucking knife! For those who enjoy fresh oysters but find the process of shucking them messy and inelegant, the Littledeer Half-Sheller board is the perfect combination of design and practicality. Use the center of this solid maple wood tray to hold an oyster in place while you shuck it, and then arrange them around the edge to serve, with no chance of them spilling that all-important salty liquid. Wipe down the smooth surface and use for sushi or other snacks. Available at: elementseafood.com/ product/half-sheller-board. $45
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PLATE PHOTOGRAPHY Sculptor Micòl Hernández hails from Spain but has made Brooklyn her home base. From there, she creates a collection of hand-painted tabletop items, from pitches and bowls to vases, guaranteed to make a statement—and to make you (and your guests) smile. Her custom, photo-ceramic plates are no exception. Unbeatably unique, the plates can be printed either with a photograph of your own, or with one Micòl takes for the purpose of the project. The plates are food safe, dishwasher safe and microwave safe. Available at: micolceramics.com/ custom-photoceramic-pieces. From $200
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THROW DOWN The brainchild of designer Kelly Harris Smith in collaboration with in2green, the Smart Throw is an environmentally-friendly blanket that you can use for a picnic or whenever you're snuggled up on the couch. These soft throws are made from a mixture of polyester from over 78 plastic bottles and up-cycled cotton thread from discarded fabric clippings. They’re UV resistant and quick to dry, so perfect for outdoor excursions. Available at: shop.cooperhewitt.org. $195
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RYE-ON-HUDSON As one of a very few malting distilleries in the world, Coppersea Distilling stands out for a number of reasons, and their delicious-tasting spirits are just one of them. The true grass-to-grain distillery has revived heritage methods, from open-air fermentation in 500 gallon wood tanks to low-proof barrel aging. Coppersea is also a pioneer in sustainable methods, as they feed their on-site pigs with spent mash. Their spirit options include Bonticou Crag Straight Malt Rye, Excelsior Bourbon, Big Angus Green Malt Whisky, and Pear Brandy. Available at: coppersea.com. From $44.96
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Touchable Walls CENTURY is the first-of-its-kind Soft Touch Matte Finish Paint from Benjamin Moore. Made in small batches by master craftsmen, its unique texture, similar to a soft leather glove, is produced in 75 never-before-seen colors, each with unprecedented depth and richness. Pictured: Blue Mascari U9. Benjamin Moore, Suite 814, benjaminmoore.com
‘Round Again The newly reissued Malibu Sectional Ottoman at Profiles was originally introduced in 1950 as part of the Malibu Collection. Designed by the iconic William Haines, this uniquely circular piece is the perfect addition to any seating area. Custom finish, sizing, and color options are available. Made in California. PROFILES, Suite 1211, 212.689.6903, profilesny.com
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Diamonds and Caviar Thomas Pheasant’s sophisticated Diamond Sofa for Baker Furniture features luxurious sculptural facets at each end, plus triple seat cushions, and a pair of loose back pillows. The finish shown here is caviar. Pheasant brings a contemporary dimension to classic shapes with beautiful silhouettes and distinctive fabrics. Baker, Suite 300, 212.779.8810, bakerfurniture.com
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West Coat Weave Woven’s new series of Tula Flat Weave Rugs were inspired by Greene & Greene’s early 20th-Century craftsman architecture and Frank Lloyd Wright’s California textile block houses, both influenced by Japanese design. Woven from sumptuous, thick heathered wool, in warm and cool neutral tones, their layers of texture add depth of dimension to any space. WOVEN, Suite 805, 646.964.4838, woven.is
Intricate Inlay The Alhambra Mirror from Formations was inspired by Andalusian style. With its beautiful mosaic inlay detail and hand-finished frame, this mirror reflects a bygone Spanish era. Formations at The Bright Group, Suite 902, www.formationsusa.com
Above and Beyond The graceful Danube Wall Sconces, at The Gallery at 200 Lex, are handcrafted by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier. The black enamel finish is set off by polished brass, while an elegant linen shade diffuses a soft light. These fixtures have switched counter weight system allowing for height adjustments, and the arm swivels from the wall plate. The Gallery at 200 Lex, 646.293.6633, email antiques@nydc.com
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FreshPicks Coin of the Realm The Gins Cabinet is a delightfully eccentric new creation from Julian Chichester. The striking doors are finished in black vellum, each with four inset blackened brass medallions. The cabinet body is wrapped in Indian Rosewood and set on ringed brass feet. The interior is lined entirely in Sycamore. Gins may also be customized. Julian Chichester, Suite 604, 646.293.6622, julianchichester.com
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Seven-Layer Treat Made exclusively for Studio A Home, The Cosmo Gold Leaf Box is finished in Vietnamese lacquer, produced through a traditional, seven-layer process which requires several weeks to achieve a perfect result. Add the design of Aviva Stanoff's Cosmo geometry and one can clearly appreciate the handwork in each piece. Also available in Champagne Silver. Studio A Home, Suite 612, 212.725.8439, studioa-home.com
Home Spun Odegard’s Gossamer Rug is hand made in Nepal of densely woven Himalayan wool. The detailing is done in a soumak braid weave. This design is a splendid combination of skilled graphic artistry and luxurious texture. Odegard Carpets, Suite 1209, 212.545.0205, odegardcarpets.com
Wrapped Up in You BRIGHT’s Miry Sofa, designed by Douglas Levine features sleek curves and wood leg details that give the entire piece a warm look and feel. Each design element provides a comfortable experience that looks and feels fresh. Manufactured in Middletown, New York. The Bright Group, Suite 902, 212.726.9030, thebrightgroup.com
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Room for All Fermob’s Bellevie 3 Seater Sofa makes for stylish, comfortable seating indoors and out. The frame is smooth with curves of aluminum available in over 20 color finishes. Shown here in praline pink with flannel grey cushions, this newest addition to the Bellevie Collection lets you create optimal lounging and entertainment areas. Fermob USA, Suite 414, 212.651.4389, fermobusa.com
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Hot Item Technology and tradition collide in Castrads’ new take on classic. Modern curves and a ridged shoulder make the new Neptune II a bold feature in contemporary interiors. Sleek feet and a striking pinched top offer an updated aesthetic to a design inspired by the classic Princess radiator. Shown in beaten brass finish. Castrads, Suite 417A, 833.310.9385, castrads.com/us
Sea Light Flaunting its luminous aqua blue glass shade, Denise McGaha’s Astrid Pendant from Currey & Company effervesces like bright sunlight striking the surface of the ocean. The circular cage surrounding it, in an antique brass finish, is a finely designed touch that lends the fixture’s profile a smart freshness. Currey & Company, Suite 506, 212.213.4900, curreyandcompany.com/NYDC
Unflappable Global Views’ Ellipse Sideboard is an evocative marriage of metal, leather, and wood in forms redolent of the buoyant 1920s. On-trend for today’s mood and style, the Ellipse Collection, which also includes tables and a bench, is sensual, provocative, and flirtatious. Global Views, Suite 613, 212.725.8439, globalviews.com
Support Group The Draper Bench by Powell & Bonnell, at Dennis Miller Associates, is a study in weightlessness. An interweave of forged steel legs gracefully “swag” from the tufted seat and kiss the floor as though gravity has drawn them there. The random quilted seat upholstery mirrors the multi-directional support structure. Dennis Miller Associates, Suite 1210, 212.684.0070, dennismiller.com
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Three of a Kind Hypnotist Triptych, new from Leftbank Art, represents current color trends plus metallic gold accents. Each giclĂŠe image is made with a handapplied finish in their Southern California studio. Available in several sizes with multiple frame options. Leftbank Art, Suite 609, 646.293.6694, leftbankart.com
New Kids on the Block The newest addition to Art Addiction’s line are the Acrylic Sculpture Blocks, featuring all of their iconic imagery, fused to chunky tabletop accessories. The blocks are transparent and reflect light beautifully, adding drama to any room. Art Addiction, Suite 1315, 212.956.0805, artaddictioninc.com
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Wave and Smile Chocolate wands of light rotate around a central axis in the Stake Out LED Pendant from Metropolitan Lighting Fixture Co. Majestic in its proportion, the wands are completely adjustable to be configured flat, angled or into a helix of illumination. Stake Out is innovative addition for a variety of applications. Metropolitan Lighting Fixture Co., Suite 512, 212.545.0032, metropolitanlightingny.com
Go Anywhere Couple This chic pair of Black Marble Cocktail Tables from Lorin Marsh combines the dark glamour of Noir St. Laurent marble with bronze mirror and a minimal profile for a fluid look that works in almost any space. Designed and manufactured in New York, NY. LORIN MARSH, Suite 809, 212.759.8700, lorinmarsh.com
Tuft Guy Timothy Oulton puts his unique twist on an enduring icon, embarking on his new Chesterfield Campaign. Oulton invites you to “get tufted” and join him in celebrating the Chesterfield’s eternal relevance with this luxurious new handcrafted collection that shakes off its old-fashioned persona and provides fresh energy and modern attitude. Timothy Oulton, Suite 801, 646.705.0131, timothyoulton.com
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Southern Sensibilities Meet New York Sophistication BROC KS C HM I D T & CO L E M A N , PA RTN E R S I N CL ASSICAL ST Y L E
For a project in Birmingham, Alabama, the designers anchored the room with a “custom lacquered coffee table with a paginated parquet de Versailles top that contrasts with the lacquer and relates to the French furniture in the room.�
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Manhattan-based designer and architect duo Bill Brockshmidt and Courtney Coleman.
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outhern worlds collided when architects and interior designers Bill Brockschmidt and Courtney Coleman met while volunteering for a common interest, the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art. Their shared passion turned into a powerhouse design firm as the pair eventually decided over dinner to merge their talents, and Brockschmidt & Coleman was born in 2001. It’s a perfect business union of sorts, as Brockschmidt (who hails from Virginia) brings an architectural background from the University of Virginia and Eric J. Smith in New York while Coleman (Corinth, Mississippi) has an architecture and design background (her great-aunt was a designer in the Mississippi Delta from the ’50s through the ’70s) with a degree from Mississippi State and worked with Ferguson & Shamamian Architects and the legendary designer David Easton. Eighteen years and counting, their penchant for classic furnishings, harmonious and often striking color palettes, timeless and functional rooms with an eye towards historical references and a nod to the past is ever present in their work, whether it be a Park Avenue duplex or a horse farm in Pennsylvania.
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Farrow and Ball’s paint color Arsenic makes the “room intimate like a garden shed that has been turned into a study.”
Top right: A butler’s pantry serves as both decorative and utilitarian. “The interior of the desk is a surprising orange color which gives the room a different character than the living room—which has the same wall color,” says Brockschmidt. 26
Bottom left: They chose a skirted table for the dining area, detailing, “You often see them in central hallways, and when the client is not serving dinner here, it does function as the main pathway from the front entrance to the kitchen and breakfast room.”
Also omnipresent in their interiors is an influence of the South, where echoes of the past play an integral part in designing for the present. It’s hard not to be inspired by their roots, as Brockschmidt, who is a fan of designers David Adler and his sister Frances Elkins, details, “Typically the South has the best in traditional décor and a very undecorated look that mixes with antiques and is comforting and interesting.” Coleman concurs, “Southerners have always been the most sophisticated consumers. They travel, are welleducated, and their interiors are very personal. They love sentimental antiques that tell tales about them. We find that heirlooms set the tone.” Southern sensibilities and a love of historical interiors came into play for the ELLE Decor A-Listers when they were tapped to redesign and decorate the Nashville home of the Pulitzer Prize- winning presidential historian and MSNBC pundit Jon Meacham, his wife Keith and their three children. Returning to their roots (the Sewanee-educated Meacham is a native of Chattanooga and Keith is from Mississippi), the couple fell in love with the 6,000-square-foot Georgian white brick home once known as “Horseshoe Hill” that sits atop four-plus acres in Belle Meade. Built in 1915, the gracious home had what can best be coined as “good bones.” The goals were simple—a home comfortable for family and entertaining and a library big enough to accommodate the books of a former Executive Editor of Random House and eight-time author. “When the Meacham’s moved back, they hired us along with landscaper Ben Page and architect/builder Ridley Wills of Nashville and wanted a southern place that was not too opulent. They wanted to hear the floorboards creak and hear the screen door slam,” notes Coleman. And since Meacham wanted no changes to the basic footprint of the floor plan, every room had to live up to its potential in terms of function. Some changes ensued as Brockschmidt explains,
Top: For the Meacham house in Nashville, the designers took the original scenic Zuber wallpaper from the hallway and made them into panels for the powder room where “they give an unexpected atmosphere—and the scenes of boar-hunting and reveling hunters seems a bit more humorous.”
Bottom: The kitchen hood was designed by architectural designer and contractor Ridley Wills as the designers noted, “It arrived in a pick-up truck driven by the proud maker and it really provides the character of the room.”
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“The dining room was made circular and the curved side between the kitchen and family room provided a passageway.” The designers came up with a brilliant chrome yellow color from Ralph Lauren Home called Monticello Yellow, a nod to Meacham’s book Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power that he was ironically working on at the time of the move. Cosmopolitan meets southern traditional as the furnishings came from the antique mecca of New Orleans. “Keith wanted to shop there and we found the quirkiest pieces in the house,” says Coleman. Her design partner agrees, noting, “They requested classical forms that were formal and lively and wanted the house to be used for entertaining. They had a beautiful Regency chair and a dramatic 18th-century Swedish settee that made the living room really interesting.” Other furnishings added to the mix included a pair of Napoleon III
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Top left: As Meacham is a presidential historian and author, the designers ironically chose Monticello Yellow was for the circular dining room. Top right: A side angle of the living room gives a glimpse of the mix of antiques primarily sourced in New Orleans. Bottom right: Napoleon III chairs and a 19th-century wing chair provide one of several seating areas in the living room.
chairs, 19th-century wing chairs while Southern art, political memorabilia and one of the designer’s special touches— framed maps of the owner’s home states dot the walls of the house. The entry received a dramatic treatment, replacing an existing hunt scene (Nashville is big on horses and fox hunts) with a bold custom colored early 19th-century geometric wallpaper known as “Philadelphia Harlequin 1800-1815” from the design duo’s favorite go-to source, Adelphi Paper Hangings. “The entrance had a bland hunting scene that was faded. We took the paper and made it into panels that found a home in the powder room,” Coleman details. And Meacham’s library? The sunroom off the living room was turned into a library/office and painted in a lacquered dark-blue paint that early morning cable news watchers will no doubt recognize as a backdrop. “We wanted the dark color of the walls to be cozy and make it feel like a library. The room looks out on the full landscape and your eye just goes there and brings the garden inside.” The result is one that the third President, Neoclassical aficionado, Francophile, and architect Thomas Jefferson would no doubt approve.
Top left: A statue of an eagle forms an impressive and apropos statement in Meacham’s library. Top right: The designers displayed antique maps of the couple’s home states on the walls of the stairway. Bottom Left: A custom geometric wallpaper from Adelphi Paper Hangings adorns the entry hall walls.
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By Maile Pingel
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A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING I N T E R I O R D E S I GN E R M A A L L E N O N W H AT M AK ES SOUT H ERN ST Y L E AS FRIENDLY AS IT IS F OR MAL.
“A true Southern home is comfortable and inviting, with various conversation areas and a place to put your drink, of course!” says interior designer MA Allen when asked about the hallmarks of Southern interiors. The designer, who launched her Raleigh, North Carolina firm in 2011, is quick to add that it’s also about mixing historical elements and deeply personal touches. “Classic architecture, children’s portraits, old silver, wallpaper—decorate with things that show your heritage,” she tells her clients.
Opposite page: MA Allen in the dining room of her previous home in Raleigh, North Carolina. The room was designed with Allen’s signature welcoming style and a mix of traditional and modern pieces. Photos: Stacey Van Berkel
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“People are looking for interiors that reflect their taste and lifestyle and I respond to my clients’ aesthetics, but I take their functional needs into account first,” explains Allen. “We incorporate their heirlooms into initial design plans, whether that means adding a niche for an antique chest or by adding built-in bookshelves to display curiosities. The end result functions perfectly for the client and tells their story at the same time.” That harmony of utility and beauty is what Allen says makes her clients realize that they couldn’t have designed their homes on their own. “I take great responsibility in getting a project’s bones right from the beginning. Then we can help them tell their stories.”
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Effortless entertaining is another crucial aspect to Allen’s clientele. “Southerners know how to throw a party and love doing it!” she says. To that end, she plans plenty of space for all that her clients may bring: grandma’s china, great-grandma’s silver, that big heirloom sideboard. And for clients who still set traditional tables—“linens on linens on linens,” laughs Allen—there will be no lack of storage. “As a Southerner, I cannot abandon all that is formal and I’ll never own a home that doesn’t have formal dining and living rooms, but it’s always about balance. I try to make casual areas highly functional too, so that we can still hang on to the formal spaces,” she adds.
Allen, a North Carolina native whose parents were both in the furniture and design business, treasures the past (she converted a 1920s brick corner shop into her charming studio) and holds fast to her family roots—“it keeps me grounded,” she says—but she’s also keen to knock the stuffing out of antiquated ideas. “Southern expectations can be stifling so its nice to be able to design interiors fearlessly, yet hold onto select traditions that make the south so special,” she says. “Southern design takes its cues from the past, honors family history and makes spaces comfortable and inviting for entertaining, but for me it’s all about putting a modern spin on it: juxtaposing old and new, pattern play, layers and lots of unexpected color!” When clients don’t bring their own family
Left to right: Bold colors and patterns define a Raleigh client’s study. The living room of designer’s prior home was a cozy space with whimsical elements, like the brass giraffes. The home’s entrance boasts a touch of Hollywood glamour with metallic wallpaper and a mirrored console. Photos: Anna Routh; Stacey Van Berkel
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Clockwise from top left: Allen’s design for PurLuxe Beauty Bar in Denver, harmoniously mixes color, pattern and texture. The designer created a tented guest room for the 2017 Southern Style Now Showhouse. For clients in Raleigh’s Sunset Hills neighborhood, Allen created a tranquil master bedroom in restful hues. Photos: Ron Pollard; Jean Allsopp; Nick Pironio
pieces, Allen visits the 1stdibs showroom. “It’s a source I turn to often to bring in the ‘old’ I need to help balance all the new,” she says. For vintage-driven projects, she tends to seek contemporary lighting from Arteriors and Visual Comfort to add contrast. One day, she hopes to have her own pieces available through the NYDC. “I’m dying to design a furniture line as well as fabrics and wallpaper,” she says, noting that creating custom pieces for her clients is one of her biggest joys. But for now she’s focused on myriad projects all along the Eastern Seaboard and renovating her new family home. “We bought a stately Georgian and are building an addition in order to make it perfect for our family of five,” says Allen, who with her husband welcomed their third
child this summer. “Incorporating a large butler’s pantry was key for function and aesthetics. We entertain often so the space will offer a second large sink and dishwasher. I’m also designing the cabinets to display my everexpanding collection of china, silver, and colored glass in an interesting way. And well-planned storage will allow for tablecloths to be hung!” she gleefully reveals. “The formal living room is done with hand-painted wallpaper and bullion fringe on the upholstered pieces, but all in modern colors. And the family room opens to a covered porch and a formal garden—an added place to entertain!” she says. For Allen, as well as her clients, it’s order and ease that foster genuine hospitality, perhaps the single greatest tenet of Southern style.
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By Cathy Whitlock
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“are classic, chic and have no expiration date.”
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A masterful mix of modern and traditional form the design scheme of a 1929 historical house in Bloomfield, Michigan.
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Top: A bold use of mustard, charcoal, black, and white make up the color palette in a living room while the client’s mandolin makes an interesting statement on the coffee table. Bottom left: The designer’s penchant for color and symmetry is at play in the study. Bottom Right: A distinctive leather settee and large-scale floor pattern provide unique focal points in the sunroom/bar area.
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Jenkins love of black and white as evident in the contemporary rug is an interesting contrast to the antique center table and caramel-colored leather chair.
Jenkins design story is one of perseverance, and like his beloved city, a great comeback tale. Facing a layoff from his successful job as a commercial design agent during the recession of 2008, he realized, “People were not looking to hire an interior designer as they were skittish on the economy. The jobs were not coming to me, so I had to go to them. I decided to create color boards and drew some 3D rooms and literally went door to door in newly constructed subdivisions. I was trying to put my name out there, hang my shingle and make a name for myself.” After knocking on an astounding 779 doors, one did open, marking a stepping stone in his meteoric career. Hired by a couple who were looking to renovate their house, they were impressed by his sketches, as the designer reflects, “They said if this is what you can do with your hands and your mind, we would love to see what you could do in reality.” As a result, Jenkins had the project professionally photographed, launched a website on Go Daddy, put the
pictures on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest (which were all in their infancy) and the rest is history. As fate would have it, HGTV was looking for talent, saw his images and hired him as a contestant on their show “Showhouse Showdown” in 2011. “They were doing ‘design wars’ theme shows pitting designers against each other. I won the competition which literally launched my career and put me on the map!” Today with a staff of six, Traditional Home’s “New Trad” Rising Design Star has decorated homes from Austin and New Canaan to the Hamptons and his home state of Michigan. And thanks to the power of social media, he has added clients from Shanghai to Switzerland moving to the U.S. to his resume. Inspired by the couture runways of New York and Paris, the multifaceted designer looks to fashion as a muse.
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Influenced by the architecture of the city of Florence, Jenkins designed this bathroom for American Standard DVX
“Fashion and design are like two peas in a pod. Interior design runs
a little bit behind fashion and should be tailored and couture to meet my client’s needs,” he notes, citing Tom Ford, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Elie Saab as favorites. “These guys put these amazing vibrant color palettes together and it looks so chic on the runway. I look to how I can clearly take what’s a new cultural movement and interpret that to residential and commercial so my projects are always fresh, current and fashion-friendly.” And the Birmingham-based designer certainly walks the walk, stating, “I am a walking testimony to what I do. I like a tailored look to my interiors and should always dress the part—even if it means wearing a Ferragamo belt with my hardhat and overalls! I am that designer you see on a construction site with Tom Ford Jeans and if I can’t dress myself, I have no business designing a house.” His eponymous home furnishings line, Corey Damen Jenkins Exclusively for Leathercraft, and recently launched collection for Hudson Valley Lighting is a testament to this fact, paying a nod to his love of fashion, architecture and the use of elegant, refined materials. Jenkins also walks the walk when it comes to the mechanics of design. Not one to be a slave to trends, his credo is “things should be timeless and classic and that way the client gets much more leverage out of their rooms for a longer period of time. I don’t want people to know what year I did a project whether it is 1998, 2018 or 2058.” Using fashion, nature, organic elements and design history as a bellwether, he tries “not to get too caught up in things I know ten years from now will not be relevant. I never got on that rose gold kick as I didn’t see it being hot in the next 100 years as it wasn’t hot 100 years ago.” A regular on the college and university speaking tour, Jenkins advises students there is no such thing as rules in interior design as rules are made to be broken. “So long as you understand good principles of design, when it comes to scale, texture, color, placement and a visual energy, you can apply those principles to any design aesthetic whether
it be traditional or modern. I try to use that when I am approaching a project for a client to make it feel like them. There is a cohesive approach through all of my projects when it comes to good quality and a visual story that is compelling.” As for his beloved town of Detroit, the designer proudly boasts, “We have amazing historical architecture here with beautiful Tudor style homes that date back to the late 1800s and early 1900s. The Italianate edifices look just like New York City. We are also a foodie town, home of Motown and as one of the country’s oldest cities, Detroit really has a lot of wealth and culture. We are the city that makes this country move. People of all different cultures and languages moved here from all over the world and Detroit is like a phoenix rising from the ashes.” (Opposite page) Top: Vibrant green lacquered paint and a colorful toile wallpaper provides the perfect backdrop for the fantasy bathroom. Bottom left: The eye-catching walls by DeGournay and metallic ceiling grace the dining room. Bottom Right: Understated and elegantly appointed, Jenkins let the architecture speak for itself in the entry of the Bloomfield house.
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By Katie Doyle
From disruptive art to a dog-centric pop-up, to forward-thinking film and food and beyond, the calendar is packed with a plethora of events and experiences for all personalities.
Renegade Craft Festival Swing by the Metropolitan Pavilion for a chance to browse contemporary, handmade goods from both emerging and established makers, and experience unique interactive skill-sharing experiences, all at the Renegade Craft Festival on November 17 to November 18. In addition to the (holiday) shopping opportunity, attendees will also enjoy tunes from DJs, and noms from local food trucks, and a cocktail bar. We’re returning to Manhattan for a festive celebration of contemporary handmade featuring the country’s foremost voices in craft and design. renegadecraft.com
Women’s International Film Festival From November 10 to November 11, the Wythe Hotel will host the Women’s International Film Festival—a showcase and celebration of short, feature, and documentary films by both well-known female filmmakers, as well as aspiring storytellers. Events include an opening networking ceremony, over 45 film screenings of all genres by women of all walks of lives, and an award ceremony to cap off the weekend. 80 Wythe Ave., Brooklyn, NY. imaginethisprods.com/itwiff
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Cider Week NYC Launched in 2010 as a result of a collaboration between French and American cider makers, Cider Week is a celebration of hard cider and the agricultural community and local food movement behind the beloved beverage. Cider Week kicks off on November 2 and extends through November 11. During that time, cider seekers can visit numerous New York City hotspots to experience the best from regional produces like Bad Seed, Angry Orchard, Naked Flock, Big Apple Cider, and many more. Various locations. ciderweeknyc.com/nyc/events
Rubbish and Dreams Rubbish and Dreams: the Genderqueer Performance Art of Stephen Varble, at SoHo’s Leslie Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art, focuses on the disruptive acts that Stephen Varble was known for—acts that were quickly written out of history, but fortunately, not easily forgotten. The exhibit draws upon private archives unveiled for the first time, and looks at a myriad of Varble’s performance pieces, from his impromptu interventions into banks, art galleries and other public spaces, to his elaborate costumes constructed from food, trash, and other found objects. The exhibit is on through January 27. 26 Wooster St., New York, NY. leslielohman.org
The 10th Annual Latke Festival There’s lots to love about latkes, and at the 10 Annual Latke Festival on December 3, 2018, some of the city’s best restaurants will have a chance get creative, and put their potato pancake recipes to the test. Festival-goers will have the chance to enjoy unlimited latke tastings as well as wine, beer, and cocktail pairings. The event takes place at the Brooklyn Museum and all proceeds benefit the Sylvia Center, which is a non-profit dedicated to teaching children healthy eating habits. 200 Eastern Pkwy., Brooklyn, NY. latkefestival.com
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Chitra Ganesh At the Rubin Museum of Art and Design, Chitra Ganesh’s aweinspiring artwork will continue to push boundaries. The Scorpion Gesture, on view in the second and third floor galleries through January 7, involves a series of animations featuring figures from mythology, including the “Second Buddha” and the “Future Buddha.” In the theatre level, Ganesh’s Face of the Future is a collaboration with emerging artists that looks at the realm of science-fiction and fantasy as depicted in films outside of the Western canon. 150 West 17th St., New York, NY. rubinmuseum.org
Pizza Museum If you had to pick one place to celebrate pizza, New York would be it. Rightfully, the world's first—and only—immerse art experience venerating the one of the world's favorite foods is coming to the Big Apple; specifically, to the William Vale on Brooklyn's Wythe Avenue. A mash-up of food, fun and culture, the Museum of Pizza (or #MoPi, as it is called) is part art show, part multi-sensory experience. Every $35 ticket includes a free slice, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to feed families in need. themuseumofpizza.org. Through November 13.
Human’s Best Friend This one’s for the dogs! (And, their humans.) This canine-centric pop-up event runs from September 15 through November 12 and is dedicated to pooches and their people, and features nine super-sized, stylized, pop-color interactive exhibitions, perfect for fun photos but also for puppy playtime, too! Humans are welcome to bring one dog each, though for those attending solo, there will be plenty of dogs to play with, thanks to the rescue organization that the event producers have partnered with. 15 7th Ave., New York, NY. humansbf.com
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From minimalist chic in the Lower East Side to rugged charm in Williamsburg, Middle Eastern home cooking to fine dining in the clouds, this season’s hottest new hotels and restaurants cater to all appetites.
886 26 St. Mark’s Place 646.882.0231 eighteightsixnyc.com
Kish-Kash 455 Hudson St. 646.609.5298 kishkashnyc.com
Atomix 104 E. 30th St. atomixnyc.com 646.476.7217
Manhatta 28 Liberty St. manhattarestaurant.com 212.230.5788
With the increasing presence of Taiwanese eateries in New York, restaurants have to offer something special to stand out, and Astor Place’s 886 does just that. 886 is a fun and playful twist on traditional Taiwanese, distinguished by the traditional dishes that are served a contemporary setting. The setting is all neon lights, bold murals and clean lines, inspired by designer Scott Kester’s aim to evoke Taiwanese nightlife. Among the dazzling mirrors and bright colors, diners can chow down on a menu inspired by founder Eric Sze’s childhood in Taiwan, with delectable dishes including updated version of a fried chicken sandwich using a marinated chicken leg, and a flavorsome daikon slaw. The Sausage Party, a mouthwatering medley of pork, peanut, cilantro, and duck yolk, is a must-try.
Israeli-born chef Einat Admony brings her magic touch to couscous at Kish-Kash. Having already introduced delicious falafel at her eatery, Taïm, Kish-Kash is her next venture. Centering around authentic Moroccan couscous, Kish-Kash celebrates North African Jewish Cuisine. The brightly-tiled room is light and airy, evoking the freshness of the ingredients, and is filled with tempting aromas from the open kitchen. The experience is communal, encouraged by the shared dining table; Einat wants the atmosphere to be like eating with your network of family and friends. Delicate stews, like the white fish in warm and spicy tomato, add signature flavor to the filling couscous.
Atomix is a sleek and austere space decorated in neutral wood and gray shades. It’s a muted backdrop to the creative explosions of taste on the ten-course tasting menu. This endeavor is truly a labor of love for the husband-and-wife team Ellia and Junghyun Park, who have put an astonishing level of thought into each aspect, right down to the chopsticks from their own collection. Chef Junghyun Park made his name at Jungsik, earning two Michelin stars there, and now wants to give diners the chance to “dive deep” into Korean cuisine. Guests sit at a U-shaped table with the chef center-stage and try eight savory dishes and two desserts. A standout dish is a platter of raw fish, including marinated sea bream, sea urchin, and tangerine sauces, evocative of fermented Korean flavors.
The first thing to mention about Manhatta is that incredible, panoramic view of the surrounding city that hits visitors as soon as they step out of the elevator to the 60th floor. Manhattan’s skyscrapers glitter as diners relax into the welcoming atmosphere, a place that according to owner Danny Meyer should be both “a love letter to New York” but also a place where people can feel at home. Meyer is successful in striking the balance between ease and elegance, luxury and relaxation, from the sleek wooden chairs outfitted with plush leather seats, to the walnut and bronze fittings, which add to the warmth of the design and create a contrast to the silver of the city outside. Chef Jason Pfeifer has created a French-inspired seasonal menu that includes scotch snails and halibut with roasted fennel. A must-try vanilla soufflé with butterscotch sauce is among the rich offerings for fans of dessert.
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Times Square EDITION 20 Times Square, 701 7th Ave. 212.398.7017 editionhotels.com/times-square
The Hoxton Williamsburg 97 Wythe Ave., Brooklyn 718.215.7100 thehoxton.com/new-york/ williamsburg/our-rooms
Public Hotels 215 Chrystie St. 212.735.6000 publichotels.com
The Whitby 18 W. 56th St. 212.586.5656 firmdalehotels.com/hotels/newyork/the-whitby-hotel
One of the most hotlyanticipated hotel openings in 2018, this partnership between the Marriott and hotelier Ian Schrager, who is also starting his own brand of Public hotels, is perfect for those who want to stay right in the beating heart of New York. Set to open this fall, the mammoth new building overlooks Times Square, and will be encircled with a nine-story LED screen which will sit below the guest rooms. The goal is to give the 452 rooms a direct view into the pulse of Times Square, all from the comfort of their own hotel rooms. A restaurant opens onto a 5,800-square-foot beer garden and performance space overlooking the streets below. The hotel also offers a 1,300-square-foot, one-ofkind penthouse that boasts the largest balcony in the area. Amenities include a stateof-the-art fitness center, five on-site restaurants under the purview of Michelin-starred chef John Fraser, and many more.
The Hoxton has finally come stateside, and this “anti-hotel” certainly lives up to the hype. Here, hip minimalism meets authentic Brooklyn style in a historic Williamsburg building that was once home Rosenwach Water Tank Company. Whether guests choose a “Cosy” and “Roomy” room, all 170 enjoy king-sized beds and floorto-ceiling windows, some of which boast a view of the iconic New York skyline. Brass fittings contrast with exposed concrete ceilings and the linen is bespoke, designed by local artists. The public spaces channel a relaxed Brooklyn vibe with local chefs developing stand-out menus for the three on-site restaurants. The rooftop bar tops it all off, with stunning views and a creative cocktail menu. Amenities, or “Hox Perks,” include a breakfast bag, free international telephone calls, and a minibar at supermarket prices.
The latest idea from Ian Schrager, the man who founded Studio 54 and is currently also opening the Times Square Edition, Public Hotel promotes “accessible luxury.” Impeccable design merges with a little party spirit to create a streamlined but still playful space, utilizing concrete, pale wood, plus a lot of mirrors, and a little bit of neon. The hotel’s 370 bedrooms provide all of the essential amenities in compact spaces, while the communal spaces aim to encourage interaction. Guests can head up to the ritzy rooftop bar, which feels like it is floating above the city, or order food online from the deli downstairs. The whole idea is to eliminate the traditional trappings of hotel services for an experience that’s pared down to having a good time.
Designed in Kit Kemp’s signature contemporary British style, the Whitby boasts 86 bedrooms, each with floor-to-ceiling windows that bounce ample light off of bright colors and bold patterns, and bathrooms outfitted in luxurious granite and marble, luxury bath products, walk-in showers and double sinks. While the rooms are the types you’ll never want to leave, the lobby is equally appealing, with an elegant fireplace and intriguing library collection. The on-site restaurant offers fresh, seasonal dishes in an equally charming interior, and the daily afternoon tea, complete with classic sandwiches as well as glutenfree and vegan options, will set your stay apart from the norm. If you do choose to venture beyond the doors, you’ll find Central Park just two blocks away, as well as some of New York’s best galleries, restaurants and museums.
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St Tropez Bed available at Mr. Brown London, Suite 604, 646.293.6622, mrbrownlondon.com
Mermaid Glass Stool/Table available at Currey & Company, Suite 506, 212.213.4900, curreyandcompany.com/NYDC
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Can you see them? available at Leftbank Art, Suite 609, 646.293.6694, leftbankart.com
Hirsch Dining Table available at The Bright Group, Suite 902, 212.726.9030, thebrightgroup.com
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Arctic Chandelier available at LORIN MARSH, Suite 809, 212.759.8700, lorinmarsh.com
Lucky Elephant Vase available at Global Views, Suite 613, 212.725.8439, globalviews.com
Bajazet Mirror available at PROFILES, Suite 1211, 212.689.6903, profilesny.com
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Stacked Chandelier available at Metropolitan Lighting Fixture Co., Suite 512, 212.545.0032, metropolitanlightingny.com
Couplet Table Lamp available at Baker, Suite 300, 212.779.8810, bakerfurniture.com
Glaowa available at Odegard Carpets, Suite 1209, 212.545.0205, odegardcarpets.com
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The Art Addiction collection with over 15,000 artworks available at Art Addiction, Suite 1315, 212.956.0805 , artaddictioninc.com
Whitworth Wall Stay available at Castrads, Suite 417A, 833.310.9385, castrads.com/us
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StyleSpotlight F EATUR E D HI GHLIGHT S OF CR AFT AND D ES IG N .
1. New Digs (opposite) Woven’s new gallery at 200 Lex showcases their partnership with Galerie Half in Los Angeles. The space will display their wide selection of vintage and contemporary rugs, along with furniture, textiles and accessories. 2. Spike the Ball Retro inspiration dazzles with a futuristic edge in the Spiked LED Table Lamp at Metropolitan Lighting Fixture Co. Sparkling clear glass bars diffuse light in a brilliant starburst. Bronze with natural brushed brass.
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3. Spice of Life Variety is key to successfully meeting the design needs of your clients, and so Art Addiction has created over 15,000 proprietary images in their collection for you to choose from.
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7. Hull of a Meal The Agora Live Edge Dining Table at Timothy Oulton is made from single piece of timber salvaged from recycled boat hulls. The elm wood base is salvaged from the beams of Chinese houses. 8. Better Knot Himalayan wool, hand knotted in Nepal, becomes the Beni Lattice Rug available from Odegard. Kooches Carpets recreates the perfect yarn texture, density, softness and knotting technique to authentically reproduce the often visually dynamic carpets of Morocco. 9. Wing Man Sporting a solid wood frame and swivel seat, The LaSalle Barstool, at Dennis Miller Associates, is designed with small side wings and perfect pitch for contemporary comfort. Available in three sizes.
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13. Over, Under Laura Kirar’s Waterfall Cocktail Table at Baker Furniture illustrates contrasting structures: transparent and opaque, light and heavy, which overlap to become one balanced architectural dream. 14.Box Score Lorin Marsh’s new collection of Color Block Boxes brings easy style to the forefront with playful compositions of embossed leather and polished nickel inlay.
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15. This Round’s on Me Bright’s James Drink Table is small in size but big in design and functionality. The soft lacquered body shines in contrast to the ebonized walnut base & side accents. The top is inset quartzite. 16. Imperfect Beauty In Currey & Company’s Ginza Table Lamp, black and tan glazes been applied to terracotta along with a crackle finish. The dents and divots on the lamp’s surface add dimension to its profile. 17. Modern Artisan The new Mercury Range of cast iron radiators from Castrads is both modern and sleek, the perfect statement piece for contemporary properties. Available three styles, 16 heights, and 38 finishes.
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18. Curves Ahead The swanky, swoopy new Parrot Sofa from Julian Chichester looks good from every vantage point. Available in a choice of Julian Chichester linens and velvets, or designer’s own COM.
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Mr. Brown London Just as with little acorns, Mr. Brown enjoys seeing his designs develop—from first shoots to full blooms. His Mercer Collection Desk may look simple on the surface, but the Smooth White Gesso finish (shown here) with Finished Aged Brass detail elevates the look, and your floor plan. Available for customization. Mr. Brown London, Suite 604, 646.293.6622, mrbrownlondon.com
Currey & Company The Ambrosia Chandelier is fashioned from circular, wirelike forms that decrease in size as they flow toward the bottom of the fixture. The richness of the dark contemporary gold leaf finish makes this a stunning luminary for a grand foyer or a great room. Long tubular bulbs give off an enchanting glow. Currey & Company, Suite 506, 212.213.4900, curreyandcompany.com/NYDC
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Moon Orchid Crest comprises hand-blown, sculpted glass crystal pieces suspended from brass crescent arms sprouting from a turned brass sphere with a five-inch diameter mounting canopy. Designed and built at John Pomp Studios, Philadelphia, PA. The Bright Group, Suite 902, 212.726.9030, thebrightgroup.com
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Studio A Home Roger Thomas is constantly looking to the past for inspiration and perfect shapes. The Paris, Rome, and London Decanters are just such forms that harken from the past. Made of high quality clear glass, they are crafted in Poland. Studio A Home, Suite 612, 212.725.8439, studioa-home.com
WOVEN Minimalism and Maximalism dance together in the Shodo Series of rugs, where Japanese brushstroke painting embraces texture. Abstracted frozen movement, a single flowing gesture, become lively, multi-layered rugs through material combinations of silk, aloe, and wool, with a touch of masterful color theory informed by the ages. WOVEN, Suite 805, 646.964.4838, woven.is
Dennis Miller Associates The Verona Round Table by Altura features a tapered, fivelegged solid wood star base with metal inlays that intersect dramatically at the center point. The tabletop’s beveled profile complements the divergent angles of the base. Available in a variety of shapes and sizes, in fixed or extension versions and a wide selection of finishes. Dennis Miller Associates, Suite 1210, 212.684.0070, dennismiller.com
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Benjamin Moore CENTURY, from Benjamin Moore, the first Soft Touch Matte Finish Paint, is available in a palette of 75 colors, ranging from mid-tone to dark shades, intended to enrich the color collection of interior designers. The palette draws inspiration from natural elements such as minerals, gems, spices, herbs and plants. Pictured: Sumac V5. Benjamin Moore, Suite 814, benjaminmoore.com
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Art Addiction Variations on classics‌ Shown here in custom sizing on framed canvas, these stunning-yet-simple black & white graphic artworks add just the right amount of contrast to any wall. Art Addiction, Suite 1315, 212.956.0805, artaddictioninc.com
Odegard Carpets Odegard Carpets’ graphic Tiers Rug is hand knotted in Nepal using various shades of indigo-dyed 100% Himalayan wool. A bold statement piece for any contemporary interior, it is available in custom colors and sizes. Odegard Carpets, Suite 1209, 212.545.0205, odegardcarpets.com
PROFILES Continuing its legacy of fine design and detail, Profiles proudly introduces the Park Avenue Sofa to its Private Label Collection. One of five new frames, this sofa exemplifies style and luxury worthy of its namesake, and is upholstered in mohair from the Profiles Fabric Collection. Available is custom sizes, finish options, and COM. PROFILES, Suite 1211, 212.689.6903, profilesny.com
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Fermob USA This rectangular, Folding Bistro Table is made of lacquered steel and includes a parasol hole. The table seats four for dinner and folds away for quick storage. Shown here in Liquorice, it is available in 24 colors. Made in France. Fermob USA, Suite 414, 212.651.4389, fermobusa.com
Global Views Based on their Meteor Bowls, Global Views created two new sizes and a new color. The original piece was created by a Portuguese artist and discovered at an art fair. A tremendous amount of artisan work goes into creating every piece. Entire rooms can be designed around this beautiful and functional sculpture. Global Views, Suite 613, 212.725.8439, globalviews.com
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Metropolitan Lighting Fixture Co A group of stars combine to form patterns along a running path in the Constellation Chandelier. The preconfigured constellations are joined in arrangements of celestial imagery and limitless expansion. Driven by multiple LEDs on each side of the connecting hubs, illumination radiates through smooth white domes or sparkles through micro-faceted diffusers. Metropolitan Lighting Fixture Co., Suite 512, 212.545.0032, metropolitanlightingny.com
Castrads The Rococo Radiator is an elaborate and ornate cast-iron statement reminiscent of late baroque 18th-century style, commonly found in grand French chateaux. Its intricate patterning adds a sense of theatricality and intrigue to any room. Choosing dark colors like pewter adheres to tradition and creates a period-looking radiator. Castrads, Suite 417A, 833.310.9385, castrads.com/us Timothy Oulton Timothy Oulton’s Serpentine Chesterfield Sofa, here in blue velvet, is meticulously made by hand, using time-honoured techniques. It takes an average of 26 hours and 12 craftsmen to make one 3-seater sofa. Each example combines authentic materials, luxurious comfort and beautiful hand-finishing to create a piece that can be handed down for generations. Timothy Oulton, Suite 801, 646.705.0131, timothyoulton.com
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Leftbank Art Leftbank Art looks at current and upcoming color trends for style inspirations. In Wild Grass, the artist utilized colors from nature and added a bit of silver leafing for dimension. Custom sizes and multiple frame options are available. Made in Southern California. Leftbank Art, Suite 609, 646.293.6694, leftbankart.com
Baker Thomas Pheasant designed The Paris Sofa, a contemporized Chesterfield, for his own DC home. Extensive nail head trim adds a graphic detail, framing the silhouette. A low back and a trim arm make it relevant for both traditional and contemporary interiors. With four seats, this is the sofa of choice for those who entertain. Baker, Suite 300, 212.779.8810, bakerfurniture.com
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LORIN MARSH Lorin Marsh’s Mantis Dining Table makes a bold statement with its signature architectural base in polished golden brass and dark oxidized bronze, which is tempered by the depth of a rich brown lacewood top. This signature piece is designed and manufactured in New York, NY and fully customizable. LORIN MARSH, Suite 809, 212.759.8700, lorinmarsh.com
The Gallery at 200 Lex Simplicity, elegance, and notes of neoclassicism define this set of circa 1930s elm and burl elm Swedish Grace Side Chairs. The design features a generous curved backrest and upholstered seat, raised on paneled, square tapered legs with oversize paw feet. “Swedish Grace ” refers to a style popular in Sweden in the 1920s and 30s. The Gallery at 200 Lex, 646.293.6633, email antiques@nydc.com
Formations The Vinca Side Table, with its relief floral design, serves as a versatile addition to any cozy seating area, covered veranda or atrium. Shown here in Formations’ cloud white finish, it is also available in patinated black. Formations, Suite 902, formationsusa.com
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Eventsat200Lex
A look at a few recent celebrations.
What’s New What’s Next The New York Design Center presented the tenth annual What’s New, What’s Next on September 13, 2018. The historic 16-floor design building filled with over 7,500 guests to attend what has become the design industry’s most anticipated event. Attendees gained insight into the industry’s latest trends while mingling with notable names including: Sarah Bartholomew, Andrew Baseman, Amy Berry, Sasha Bikoff, Jeffrey Bilhuber, Barclay Butera,
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First LOOK The fourteenth annual first LOOK event took place on July 18th, 2018. Twenty-four contract showrooms participated in the event showcasing new products and designs to over 1,200 leading design professionals from both established and emerging A&D firms. First LOOK continues to build off the events success and in keeping with tradition, showcase new product to the East Coast coming off the heels of NeoCon. Attendees enjoyed an evening of new and innovative products while dropping their business cards for a chance to win a MoMa membership for two. 1) Keilhauer showroom ready for FirstLOOK. 2) Members of the Gibson team host guests in their showroom. 3) Guests mix and mingle in the Versteel showroom. 4) Guests mingle and look at the newest in contract product. 5) FirstLOOK attendees. 6) Guests look at new textiles in the Arc-Com showroom.
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Art Addiction Suite 1315, 212.956.0805 , artaddictioninc.com Art Addiction was born in 1997 as a venue to bring high quality, well-designed artwork to both the architect, designer and retail markets. Over the years, they shifted their focus to developing a signature product and style—sophisticated photography on sleek acrylic. Their in-house production studio maintains the highest quality standards in workmanship, and with a library of over 15,000 proprietary images. Their latest work of art is their new showroom at 200 Lex.
Castrads Suite 417A,833.310.9385, castrads.com/us Castrads’ cast iron radiators are a throwback to when the Industrial Revolution was in full swing. The city of Manchester, UK, more than played its part, and it’s from there that they proudly build, finish, and test all their products today. Castrads’ wide selection includes 13 height and depth variations, unique finishes and stunning exclusive designs, which means there’s no shortage of options to add real beauty and value to any property.
Interlude Home Suite 608, 203.445.7617, interludehome.com Interlude Home, a premier, fashion-inspired furniture and home décor collection, offers timeless, yet of-the-moment contemporary designs. Interlude’s furniture and accessories are inspired by the world’s runways, and feature sleek, sophisticated silhouettes. Incorporating luxe textures, mixed materials and a honed neutral palette, they believe the home is a sanctuary where distinctive, clean design adds a sensuous, calm quality to one’s lifestyle.
Timothy Oulton Suite 801, 646.705.0131, timothyoulton.com The story of Timothy Oulton started back in 1976 with a small antiques shop, owned by Tim’s dad. Profoundly influenced by his love of antiques, his father’s military background, and an inherent affection for British heritage, Tim created an authentic, visionary brand with the deepest integrity and a passion to deliver the extraordinary. Handcrafted with only the best traditional techniques and fabrications, each Timothy Oulton piece is inspired by the past, but reconceived from a modern perspective, producing uniquely authentic collections that push the boundaries of furniture design.
Voutsa Suite 420, voutsa.com Since 2014 Voutsa has produced seasonal readymade wallpaper and textile collections, commissions for residential and hospitality projects worldwide, and collaborations with artists, designers, and performers for retail, museum, and gallery exhibitions as well as the stage. Voutsa offers their full archive and future collections here at 200 Lex. (See Backstory profile on page 80) 78
ShowroomDirectory A Complete List of Who’s Where In 200 Lex
SH OWR OOM Gallery at 200 Lex Access to DesignTM AERO Alea AMQ ANDREU WORLD Apropos Inc. Arc|Com Fabrics, Inc. Archetypal Imagery Corp. Aristeia Metro Art Addiction Arteriors Atlas Carpet Mills Avery Boardman Baker Bakes & Kropp Bendheim Benjamin Moore Bograd Kids Boyce Products Ltd BRADLEY The Bright Group Brunschwig & Fils Calger Lighting Inc. Century Furniture CF Modern Christopher Guy Circa Lighting C.L. Sterling Clickspring Design CLIFF YOUNG LTD. Colombo Mobili USA Cosulich Interiors & Antiques Côté France Crosby Street Studios Currey & Company DARRAN Furniture Industries, Inc. Decca Contract Furniture Delivery By Design (DBD) Dennis & Leen Dennis Miller Associates DESIGNLUSH DESIRON DIRTT Environmental Solutions Dorothy Draper & Co., Inc. ducduc Dune Elle W Collection EJ Victor ENRICOPELLIZZONI FAIR Fermob USA Formations GIBSON INTERIOR PRODUCTS Giorgio USA Global Views Gordon International Grange Furniture and Viking Groupe Lacasse Guy Regal Decorative & Fine Art Halcon Harbinger Harbour Outdoor Hickory Chair-Pearson-Henredon IFDA In House Kitchen Bath Home Interlude Home Jasper Group Jiun Ho at Dennis Miller Julian Chichester Kasthall Rugs USA Inc.
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VOUTSA Pattern + Color + Love = Art
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n interdisciplinary design studio launched in 2014, Voutsa has worked on residential and hospitality projects worldwide. The studio has expanded its original range of wallpapers with seasonal pattern collections to also include textiles, wearable products and functional objects. Having recently moved into NYDC, Voutsa founder George Venson explains, “our main focus here at 200 Lex is to present and showcase all upcoming, current and past collections of printed wallpaper and fabrics. I have always been in love with this building! NYDC was my first choice, and luckily, there was room for us on the 4th floor.” As Voutsa’s wallpaper and fabric business grew, it was
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new collections carries its own language, and that there is a unity and cohesion to all that exists under the house of Voutsa. The studio prides itself on having what Venson considers to be one of the most diverse client bases in history. “Everyone is welcome here,” he says.
At the base of Voutsa’s design philosophy, says Venson is “Love for pattern. Love for color. Love for the arts. The juice of this business is, the artwork we make for wallpaper and fabric, which gets its inspiration from all walks of life. These product lines are the most important, most considered, and used most widely.” Venson believes that the development of
What does the future hold for Voutsa? Its new collection of florals launches in November, with borders to follow, and then, as Venson explains, “a few surprises for Spring!”
Clockwise from top left: Grecian Urns in Silver Metallic, Tahiti Screen, Poppy Wallpaper, Lips Wallpaper, Hand Painted Abstract Mural, Butterflies on Tiffany Blue.
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