California Homes - July/August 2020

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ON THE BEACH This Family Friendly Home Offers Views Of The Beach And The Mountains Text by Kavita Daswani Photography by Noah Webb

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ARIZONA RETREAT San Francisco Couple Seeks Serenity In The Sonoran Desert Text by Candace Ord Manroe Photography by John Woodcock

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FAMILY PLAN A Palo Alto Home Balances The Clients’ Desire For A Zen Environment With Their Active And Creative Lifestyle Text by Anh-Minh Le Photography by John Merkl

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DELIGHTFUL DETAILS Kristine Paige Of Jackson Paige Interiors Brings Refined Design To The Beach Text by Kathy Bryant Photography by Erika Bierman

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DWELL IN POSSIBILITIES With No Detail Overlooked And Custom Elements Galore, Matthew Leverone Conjures A Young Family’s Forever Home Text by Anh-Minh Le Photography by Joe Fletcher

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The kitchen in this Sutro Architects designed home features white upper cabinets and Caesarstone countertops with lower cabinets made of Eucalyptus wood. See story beginning on page 80. Photograph by John Merkl.

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A beach house designed by architect Mary Andrulaitis of Neumann Mendro Andrulaitis in Carpinteria, California features a view balcony in the master bedroom. Interiors by Santa Monica based interior designer Tim Clark.

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26 CALENDAR California Museums, Galleries & Gardens

BY CATHY MALY

32 BOOKS Heirloom Houses: The Architecture of Wade Weissmann California Cooking and Southern Style 100 Great Recipes, Inspired Menus, and Gorgeous Table Settings REVIEWED BY KATHY BRYANT

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52 DESIGN PROFILE Creative Window Designs & Beach Drapery

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54 ENTERTAINING Molly Wood Garden Design

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Editor’s Letter

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elcome to our July/August issue featuring some of our favorite vacation homes. It wasn’t planned, but the stories are mostly about families. Family retreats, a home for a young family in Northern California by designer Matthew Leverone, and anther Silicon Valley home for a couple and their brood of four children recently completed by Sutro Architects. In addition, we traveled to Scottsdale, Arizona, for a home by architect Erik B. Peterson for a San Francisco couple seeking serenity in the Sonoran desert.

We could not publish a summer issue without showcasing some of our favorite beach houses, including the home by the Santa Barbara Architectural firm of Neumann Mendro Andrulaitis. Mary Andrulaitis, a partner at the Carpinteriabased firm, worked with interior designer Tim Clarke to

create a warm family home with views of the beach and the mountains. We also discovered a very quaint getaway on the beach in Ventura, designed by Kristine Paige of Jackson Paige Interiors.

Molly Wood is considered one of Orange County’s most talented landscape designers, and our entertaining story shows off her talents in a very family-oriented home in Newport Beach. Many are staying home this summer, so family barbecues and events are popular. We had a great time working with Molly, and the owners plus all their friends and children shooting what I think is typical of a summer gathering with neighbors.

Enjoy summer at home with your family. Next year we’ll travel and show some very interesting homes in exotic places.

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Contributors CANDACE ORD MANROE Candace Ord Manroe, a regular contributor to California Homes, is a freelance design and travel writer whose work has appeared in publications as diverse as Architectural Digest and Better Homes & Gardens. She was senior design editor of Traditional Home magazine and senior design and arts editor of Country Home Magazine and has published 20 books on interior design. Her latest, Mick diGiulio’s KITCHENS, was published by Pointed Leaf Press. Candace see her story beginning on page 72.

NOAH WEBB Noah was born in Gold Beach, Oregon but grew up throughout California. As a California kid, he could always be found in and around water. Soon after deciding there wasn’t a large salary to be had as a professional water polo player, he discovered photography. After receiving his MFA from California Institute of the Arts he has worked for clients around the globe including West Elm, Apple, Vanity Fair, Sonos, New York T brand, Dwell and Architectural Digest among others. see his photographs beginning on page 64.

ANH-MINH LE Bay Area-based freelance writer and editor Anh-Minh Le relishes seeking out and sharing good stories. Her byline has also appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle, California Home + Design, C Magazine, Interiors California, San Francisco and Modern Luxury Silicon Valley (for which she was the founding editor-in-chief). Anh-Minh Le See her story beginning on page 80.

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Kyungmi Shin Lunch on the Grass, 2020 Archival epson print, painted & cut 60 x 80 inches BELOW LEFT

Linda Christensen Honor, 2018 Oil on canvas 60 x 54 inches BELOW BOTTOM

Sandra Mendelsohn Rubin Winter Fog on Peachland Rd., 2008-2010 Oil on polyester 21 x 152 inches

ORANGE COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART OCMA is delighted to announce that OCMAExpand will reopen to the public on Thursday, July 16. Three new exhibitions will be on view: Marsia Alexander-Clarke: Ojos Profundos, Maryrose Cobarrubias Mendoza: Navigating Technics, and Kyungmi Shin: Father Crosses the Ocean, as well as our permanent collection exhibition, An Earth Song, A Body Song: Figures with Landscape from the OCMA Permanent Collection.

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THE BAKERSFIELD MUSEUM The Bakersfield Museum is pleased to present One Night in California Contemporary Nocturnes on view until August 29, 2020. Painting nocturnes is one adventurous way for an artist to experience the realm of the unknown: either something never seen before, or a familiar subject seen in an unfamiliar way. While searching for comparisons between light and dark, this work mystifies and intrigues the artist.

Since the 19th century, nocturne painting has been explored and is especially relevant in California. This exhibition, highlighting 25 artists, reconnoiters how contemporary California based artists have evolved within this historical tradition.

For more information please call 661.323.7219 or visit bmoa.org.

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LAGUNA ART MUSEUM Laguna Art Museum presents Our Ocean’s Edge on display October 11, 2020, through January 10, 2021.

Jasmine Swope’s black-and-white photography deftly captures the beautiful, otherworldly essence of California’s marine parks and our 1,100-mile-long coastline. LA-based photographer Jasmine Swope set out to capture the essence of the marine parks. Her quest took her up and down California’s long coastline. The result is Our Ocean’s Edge, a photographic documentary project that celebrates these fragile seascapes, from Southern to Northern California, while increasing awareness about their natural benefits and promoting ecological conservation.

For more information please call 949.494.8971 or visit www.lagunaartmuseum.org.

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Glenn Ness High Diver 18 x 12 inches Oil on canvas over panel (framed) BELOW

Siddharth Parasnis California Baja #28 48 x 48 inches Oil on canvas (framed) RIGHT

Erin Hanson Oak Impressions Oil on canvas BOTTOM

Siddharth Parasnis Cityscapes 48 x 48 inches Oil on canvas

SUE GREENWOOD FINE ART – LAGUNA BEACH

Sue Greenwood Fine Art presents Summer Breeze, a group exhibition on view until September 10, 2020. Summer Breeze - Group Exhibition July 20 - September 10, 2020. Artists include Mark Beck, Jessica Brilli, Stephen Coyle, Tom Judd, Timothy Mulligan, John Randall Nelson, Glenn Ness, & Siddharth Parasnis.

The gallery is located at 330 North Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651. For more information, please call 949.494.0669 or visit www.suegreenwoodfineart.com.

ERIN HANSON AT ADELAIDA VINEYARDS AND WINERY – PASO ROBLES

Adelaida Vineyards and Winery proudly presents the works of famed open impressionist, Erin Hanson, for one weekend only. Erin Hanson’s captivating landscapes will hang in the winery Friday, September 11th through Sunday, September 13th. Adelaida will be hosting an artist reception on Friday, September 11th from 5:00pm - 7:00pm. There are no tickets or reservations required. Wine will be available by the glass to purchase.

You are invited to experience the vibrant landscapes of this modern-day master while enjoying Adelaida’s classic Pinot Noir, elegant Chardonnay, intense Cabernet Sauvignon, dry-farmed Zinfandel, and avant-garde Rhône varietals. The tasting room is surrounded by breathtaking views of walnut trees and estate vineyards, nestled in the heart of Paso Robles wine country.

Erin Hanson at Adelaida Vineyards and Winery Adelaida Vineyards & Winery is located at 5805 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446. For more information please call 858.324.4644 or visit www.erinhanson.com.

HEATHER JAMES FINE ART – SAN FRANCISCO

Heather James presents An Invisible State: Asian American Artists and abstraction, on view through October 31, 2020. The exhibition explores the art of Asian American artists. The exhibition examines the abstraction pioneered by these artists, particularly after World War II. Rather than trace any stylistic or thematic commonality amongst the artists because of a shared ethnicity, the exhibition instead presents an intimate survey of Asian American abstract artists. The exhibition’s title comes from an essay by poet Mitsuye Yamada describing that liminal space many Asian Americans find themselves within the U.S. Not quite seen, not quite heard. The title and the show carry with them multivalent understanding. The exhibition seeks to shed light on this history of abstraction by Asian American artists thus rendering the invisible visible. Taken as a whole, it meditates on and opens up the different conversations around abstraction that have often been left out from mainstream art historical discussions.

The gallery is located at 49 Geary St., Suite 511, San Francisco, CA 94108. For more information please call 415.872.9495 or visit www.heatherjames.com.

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LOTUSLAND – SANTA BARBARA Using new technologies and social distancing practices to navigate the Garden, visitors experienced an immediate boost to the spirits upon entering Lotusland. The healing sounds, sights, and smells of Lotusland soothe our anxiety and heartache with every step through her splendor. Science has proven that immersing yourself in nature boosts immune strength, reduces stress, and improves cognitive functioning. Beyond these physiological changes, time in nature also helps to deepen our relationship with the natural world. All of these benefits are needed now more than ever.

To make a reservation, to visit the gardens, call the visitor services at 805.969.9990.

Tours are 10:00am and 1:30pm, Wed-Sat. Reservations are required.

Lotusland is located at 695 Ashley Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. For more information please call 805.969.9990 or visit www.lotusland.org.

HUNTINGTON LIBRARY & BOTANICAL GARDEN

Huntington Library & Garden is delighted to begin a phased reopening of The Huntington, with gardens opening first. The Library will open at a later date.

Encompassing about 120 acres, the botanical gardens feature 16 stunning themed gardens. In 1903 Henry E. Huntington (1850–1927) purchased the San Marino Ranch, a working ranch about 12 miles from downtown Los Angeles with citrus groves, nut and fruit orchards, alfalfa crops, a small herd of cows, and poultry. His superintendent, William Hertrich (1878–1966), was instrumental in developing the various plant collections that comprise the foundation of The Huntington’s botanical gardens. The property—originally nearly 600 acres—today covers 207 acres, 120 of which are open to visitors with advanced ticket purchase, and include some 15,000 different varieties of plants.

The gardens are located at 1151 Oxford Rd., San Marino, CA 91108. For more information, please call 626.405.2110 or visit huntington.org/visit for ticket info and other details.

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FILOLI HISTORIC HOUSE AND GARDEN – WOODSIDE

Filoli Historic House and Garden is please to present, Pastel Portraits of Filoli’s Flowers, on view through September 7, 2020.

Bay Area artist Deborah Shea paints personality and effervescence into the flowers in Filoli’s garden. Shea transforms the pure pigments of pastel powder into vibrant plant portraits.

See her radiant works in Filoli’s Visitor Center, and don’t miss her pastel painting class this fall.

The gardens are located at 86 Canada Road, Woodside, CA 94062. For more information please call 650.364.8300 or visit www.filoli.org.

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Deborah Shea Captive 30 x 20 inches Pastel on paper

CLOVIS BOTANICAL GARDEN

The Clovis Botanical Garden is a three-acre water-wise demonstration garden composed of beautiful plants and landscapes appropriate for the hot summers and cool winters of California’s Central Valley.

The Clovis Botanical Garden grew out of an idea presented to the Clovis City Council in 1993 by Gordon Russell. Inspiration for the garden came from Russell’s many visits to other botanical gardens and the realization that none existed in the San Joaquin Valley. Russell’s vision was to establish the Clovis Botanical Garden as an educational outlet and community attraction, with an emphasis on water conservation and horticulture appropriate to the Valley climate.

The garden is open Wednesday through Sunday 9:00am to 4:00pm.

The garden is located at 945 N. Clovis Avenue, between Alluvial and Nees, Clovis California 93611. For more information please call 559.298.3091 or visit www.clovisbotanicalgarden.org.

SAN DIEGO BOTANIC GARDEN

San Diego Botanic Garden is designated as one of the “Top 10 North American Gardens Worth Traveling For”. Four miles of trails wind through its 29 uniquely themed gardens, among them a tropical rain forest, a bamboo garden, and regional desert landscapes.

Together with two acclaimed children’s gardens and the Dickinson Family Education Conservatory, it’s a hub for horticulture, conservation, education, and events.

San Diego Botanic Garden will be celebrating it’s 50th year anniversary, on September 12, 2020. With a 70s Style Birthday Bash in the Garden! Enjoy delicious food and drink courtesy of more than 30 local purveyors. Walk the Garden and experience its biodiverse beauty, exceptional plant collection of more than 5,000 species, and the joy and peace of being in nature. To visit advance reservations are required.

The San Diego Botanic Garden is located at 230 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas, CA 92024. For more information please call 760.436.3036 or visit www.sdbgarden.org.

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Books REVIEWED BY KATHY BRYANT

PHOTOGRAPH BY MICHAEL ALAN KASKEL

PHOTOGRAPH BY DAVID BADER

Heirloom Houses: The Architecture of Wade Weissmann

Text by Stephen Stolman Some houses seem to invite you to sit down, have a drink and relax. Such are the architectural gems in Heirloom Houses The Architecture of Wade Weissmann. In his new book, architect Weissmann, principal of Wade Weissmann Architecture, takes the reader through 15 of his well-crafted homes by means of drawn sketches, renderings and vibrant photographs.

“At the end of the day, an architect is nothing if not a storyteller. In the thoughtful creation of a beautiful space, we are inviting history to begin etching itself slowly onto the floors, ceilings and walls of the built environment,” writes Weissmann in the book’s Preface.

The book clearly illustrates how he draws inspiration from house’s surroundings to create classical edifices that are updated to reflect today’s lifestyle.

Some of these adaptations to modern living include kitchens that are multi-functional and encompass the family room. The traditional living room is mostly passe and bathrooms have evolved to luxuriousness. What’s particularly striking about Weissmann’s designs is that many of the exteriors look as if they were built decades ago but the interiors are totally contemporary.

ABOVE A two-and-half year restoration brought this cottage on the lake back to life.

RIGHT This lodge by Lake Michigan has the rustic,

bold vocabulary of rough-cut stone and substantial timber. Photograph by David Bader and Matt Moran.

BELOW For this cabin, the screened porch overlook-

ing the sparkling lake is the heart of the house.

Furnishings are eclectic, with touches of camp kitsch and classic Native American motifs.

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PHOTOGRAPH BY DAVID BADER

ABOVE Heavy timbers distinguish the soaring great room, while a catwalk on the second floor overlooks the space providing a discreet observation point.

This structure was restored, rebuilt and reconfigured, while also being outfitted with every contemporary comfort.

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Featuring houses throughout the country, the collection of images in the book shows the range of his architecture. Among those featured are houses on a lake in the Midwest, a new-fashioned farmhouse, cabin retreats and Southern contemporary charm. As Weissmann says, “Our work has a level of artistry and intelligence that can accommodate our clients’ unique personalities and aspirations for living.” And by reading this book, you get to share in their lifestyles.” CH Heirloom Houses: The Architecture of Wade Weissmann Text by Steven Stolman 272 pages Hardcover 10x12 inches $50 US ISBN: 978-0-847-86361-7 Gibbs Smith PHOTOGRAPH BY DAVID BADER

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California Cooking and Southern Style 100 Great Recipes, Inspired Menus, and Gorgeous Table Settings

ABOVE A beautiful centerpiece can be made with clear glass containers, anything from wine bottles to jelly jars.

TOP RIGHT Frances Schultz loves entertaining outdoors at her and her husband’s Rancho La Zaca in Los Olivos.

BELOW Olive oil poached halibut with sauce verte is a perfect entree for a luncheon.

Text by Frances Schultz Recipes by Stephanie Valentine California is the perfect setting for outdoor entertaining year around, but especially in the summer. For those looking for clever entertaining ideas, California Cooking and Southern Style by writer and television personality Frances Schultz is the book for you. Filmed on her ranch, Rancho La Zaca, in Southern California, Schultz reveals secrets to hospitality Southern-style while Stephanie Valentine creates complimentary recipes.

In her introduction, Schultz says, “Hospitality is one of mankind’s oldest and most sacred rites. I have always understood that making people feel welcome was important.” She feels that her Southern background in North Carolina makes her predisposed to fix flowers, set tables and feed people.

The book runs the gamut from a simple picnic for two to a special dinner for twenty. All the recipes use fresh, seasonal ingredients that are easy for a home cook to find and use. The table settings also use available materials in inventive ways. The fun things to read are the little hint bubbles that explain things like the 10-minute rule for cooking fish, the reminder to leave space for plates on a buffet table and the best way to boil an egg, among others. Some stand-out recipes are corn-bacon-cheese muffins; spicy melon soup; honey cake with sautéed apples; and roasted park chops with anchovy aioli and mint.

Schultz includes eighteen menus with each menu chapter featuring recipes, table settings and entertaining tips. With over one hundred recipes and photographs, California Cooking and Southern Style has suggestions for both the novice and the experienced cook. CH California Cooking and Southern Style 100 Great Recipes, Inspired Menus, and Gorgeous Table Settings Text by Frances Schultz Recipes by Stephanie Valentine 200 pages, 155 photographs Hardcover 8x10 inches $29.99 US ISBN: 9781510740495

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Christian Douglas Makes Culinary Gardens The Focal Point Of His Outdoor Spaces

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FOR SEVERAL YEARS, CHRISTIAN

Douglas ran a successful company in his native England, specializing in the design of outdoor spaces. He created gorgeous gardens, won awards, was sought after by the owners of sprawling country estates, and sophisticated London townhouses.

“But there was something missing for me,” said Douglas. “And I didn’t know what it was.”

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“People get it more now, increasingly so. They’re coming to us now because they are excited about having access to healthy and nutritious food that they grow right by their house.”

So in 2008, Douglas packed a bag and went globe-trotting, covering thousands of miles across Asia, the Middle East, Australia. “I went off in search of whatever that thing was, and began studying different cultures. What I began seeing was how these different cultures connected with their land, and how it came down to food and community. That was the thread that ran through everything.”

The experience served to clarify Douglas’ vision for the next chapter of his life: he wanted to help people create outdoor spaces that weren’t just relaxing and beautiful to look at, but where they could build sustainable food sources - and chose to start doing that in Northern California. “The Bay Area is a hotbed of progressive farming and design,” he said. “I wanted to see if I could create the high level of design that I’d worked with my whole career and bring in the food piece. I wanted to see, for my own curiosity, if that was possible.”

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As Douglas has since discovered, it was - but not everyone got it right away. In meeting with homeowners, Douglas discovered that for many people, growing food in their gardens was something of an afterthought.“That has traditionally been how food has been positioned in design,” he said. “Once they’ve designed the pool, and outside kitchen, they think about putting in a fruit tree or a vegetable garden. I wanted to bring that forward, so it becomes an important part of exterior design. People get it more now, increasingly so.

They’re coming to us now because they are excited about having access to healthy and nutritious food that they grow right by their house.”

Still, the aesthetics continue to be of paramount importance.

Douglas said he wanted to incorporate the results of his training in traditional landscaping into the art of the culinary gardens.

“I miss the charm and elegance, and history and reverence for landscape that the Europeans have,” he said. “And I am surprised that more landscapers here don’t work with food more. It’s so easy to grow food out here.”

Douglas worked on the home of chef and TV personality Tyler Florence and his wife Tolan, who own a multi-acre property in Marin County; the culinary gardens are not tucked away out of sight.

Instead, they are close to the parts of the house that get lots of human traffic - the Florences regularly host events and parties.

“We made it an important area of the property and one of its biggest talking points,” said Douglas of the area, in which the family grows salad greens, hot peppers - which go into the sauces Florence makes - tomatoes, cucumbers, beans. There is also a winter garden where root vegetables like turnips, cauliflower, and broccoli are grown, as well as a small orchard. The design aesthetic remains critical; Douglas made sure that the outside area was integrated with the rest of the house and keyed into its architectural style. “It’s crucial that that thread remains,” he said. “We wanted to keep to a storyline.”

Douglas says he wants as many people as possible to grow their own food, and not have the process seen to be something that only the wealthy - or those with ample space - be able to do. To that end, his The Backyard Farm Company social media channels allow farmers and designers to engage with anyone seeking to grow their own food - something that more and more people have been thinking of, especially during the quarantine.“It’s had a huge impact,” he said.

“People want to be more self-reliant, instead of depending on the industrial agriculture system. People have realized that we are at the mercy of all these supply lines. But we live in California, which has the most amazing climate for growing food. We are using our water to irrigate lawns and ornamental plants - but what if we were producing food instead?” CH

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THE WELL

The Revitalization of Summerland Continues with a Favorite Designer Resource BIG DADDY’S FOUNDER, SHANE BROWN, is bringing his iconic

vision and style to the Santa Barbara area. The Well located in Summerland features unique stone planters and fountains for the garden and an incredible assortment of one of a kind furniture sourced from around the world. The completely renovated property includes custom fountains, firewalls, and stone walls, all available to be recreated at your home. The Well brings another quality environment to the quickly growing Summerland area. CH

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Yachting & Architecture -A Love Story

Architect, Educator And Life Long Sailor Erik Evans Shares His Passion For Yacht Design

BY ERIK EVENS

FOR A LONG AS I CAN REMEMBER, I have been

drawn to the sea. My father was a sailor and a yacht racing enthusiast, and as soon as he could find a way to secure me safely into the cockpit of his sailboat, he took me along on his adventures.

I remember spending glorious, sunlit days, sitting on the aft deck of my dad’s classic Nordic Folkboat, as we sailed to Catalina Island for a

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weekend lying anchor in one of the cozy coves there. I had a fishing rig that Dad had made for me and taught me to use, and the instant we would clear the bell light at the end of the breakwater, I’d have my line in the water, troll fishing for bonito or yellowtail. As I sit here tonight writing this, it seems to me that I can still hear the water rushing exuberantly off the bow of our

boat, and I can smell the tangy salt on the warm breeze. And I think about how much I still miss my father.

America has been from the very beginning a seafaring nation. Eras have come and gone, political and social fashions have waxed and waned, but yachting has marked the time. Great Americans of industry and politics, from the Vanderbilts to the Kennedys, were embedded in the yachting culture. And yacht designers and manufacturers such as the great L. Frances Herreshoff brought beautiful and practical sailboat designs within reach of middle-class America. I am the indebted beneficiary of this great tradition.

I have always been intoxicated by the beauty and the majestic grace of sailboats. As a child, I gazed at the elegant profile of classic sailing craft and was filled with wonder. To witness the power and grandeur of a beautiful yacht under full sail can be a moving experience. For many, it is life-changing. The magnificent shape of the hulls of great yachts has always seemed to me to be the perfect synthesis of form and function. As I got older and spent so much of my time cruising and racing sailboats, my appreciation for the finer points of yacht design became more acute.

Today, in my career as an architect, it is clear to me that my sense of aesthetics has been shaped and refined by my time spent in and around sailboats. There are important lessons to be learned there, and important parallels between the design of great sailboats and the design of great buildings.

Perhaps the most exceptional design wisdom I’ve gleaned from the world of yachting is the vital relationship between beauty, form, and function in design. The design parameters of successful sailing vessels are born first by functional constraints. Specific hull shapes allow the water to slip over them more smoothly than others. Particular configurations of the hull above the water are more conducive to protecting the crew from waves when the boat is charging through choppy seas. Specific designs of sail plans allow the boat to use the wind more efficiently and to move faster through the water. All of these pragmatic constraints, and all of the science and engineering behind them, must be considered carefully in the design of sailing yachts. But none of this is of any consequence if it results in yachts that are not beautiful to the eye.

Beautiful boats inspire us. They stir the soul, and the naval architect who designs craft that can inspire us both functionally and aesthetically has achieved something truly remarkable. He has created a crucial blending of form and function and has achieved something akin to real and lasting art.

So it is with architecture. We can create great technological marvels.

We can solve practical problems and produce buildings that efficiently address functional constraints. These are essential concerns for any designer. But if we do not also create beauty, buildings which inspire us and stir our souls, buildings which excite our senses, as if we were children again, then I believe we have fallen short. CH

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Artist Profile

Lady on Fire

Sculptor Sandra Vlock’s Blazing Metal Art Is Set To Light Up A Coachella Valley Venue

BY KELLY PHILLIPS BADAL

LIKE S O MANY ARTISTS AND VISIONARIES,

Sandra Vlock hears the siren song of the High Desert—it calls to her even from 2,700-odd miles away. The Connecticut-based artist and architect fell in love with the Mojave Desert about a decade ago and now, a change of coasts is in the cards. With her close friends and partners Paul Goff and Tony Angellotti, Vlock purchased an old ranch in Indio, which the trio are transforming into a haciendastyle events venue called Desert Dreams Ranch (planned to open within a year). For Vlock, the space offers the chance not only to satisfy her West Coast longings, but to finally be her own client and a sort of artist-in-residence...at her own residence. Her friends, she laughs, have given her carte blanche to use it as a gallery-cum-playground for her work; she’s also the architect for the project.

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‘Desert Dreams’ Fireball is planned as the centerpiece for Vlock’s upcoming Coachella Valley venue, Desert Dreams Ranch. Photograph by Paul Goff.

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OPPOSITE LEFT Artist Sandra Vlock’s ‘Maritime Magic’ Fireball—a spherical fire pit carved from an antique mooring buoy—features prominently in her Stony Creek, Connecticut backyard. Photograph by Durston Saylor.

Nature-inspired motifs encircle the ‘Harvest Moon’ Fireball located at Chamard Vineyards in Clinton, Connecticut. Photograph by Paul Johnson.

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“The desert has always inspired my work and I’m endlessly fascinated by its fauna and the flora,” says Vlock. The sculptor consistently keeps a sketchbook at hand to capture the natural world around her, and much of what appears on her metal artwork is drawn from those visual notes. “It’s like doodling for me, it’s very free-form,” she says. Her signature pieces are her “Fireballs,” steel sphere fire pits intricately carved from repurposed steel mooring buoys that, when lit, brilliantly illuminate a 360-degree scene.

She also creates fire screens, gates, even lanterns and pendants, all functional fine art.

It’s work that fits in well in the High Desert, where outdoor heating sources are essential for chilly evenings and the otherworldly landscape enhances the whimsical, sinuous motifs Vlock depicts. Her star spiraled “Desert Dreams” orb (a Fireball formerly featured at The Ruin Venue in Pipes Canyon) will be an anchor of Desert Dreams Ranch, as will a series of gates that create courtyard spaces and frame the surrounding desert. “These are vignettes with a lot of detail meant to capture the imagination, set in places that will draw people together,” says Vlock. “These pieces really fit into the design of the desert, and we delight in that.” CH

ABOVE Liquid chalk markers are a key tool Vlock uses to sketch scenes onto repurposed mooring buoys.

Photograph by D. Gottschalk.

The artist sits beside her ‘Maritime’ Fireball, installed at Winvian Farm in Litchfield Hills, Connecticut.

Photograph by Paul Johnson.

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Design Profile Chic, modern geometric banded shades by Hunter Douglas, available via Creative Window Design and Beach Drapery, usher in dappled patterns of light.

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Window of Opportunity The Third-Gen Owner Of O.C.’s Creative Window Designs And Beach Drapery Opens The Curtains To A New Chapter

BY KELLY PHILLIPS BADAL

WHEN JENNIFER SAVIO’S GRANDPARENTS

founded their custom drapery company 47 years ago, business was conducted wildly differently.

Even when her own father took the reins as president, he never used email personally (though other associates did!). So when Savio stepped up to head the Irvine-headquartered brand in 2016, modern website upgrades and an all-around digital overhaul of the consumer-facing Creative Window Designs and the builder-focused parent brand Beach Drapery were number one on her agenda. A contemporary update to Creative Window Designs’ Costa Mesa showroom followed, completed last year. The timing couldn’t have been better. With the onset of COVID-19, the company has relied heavily on its online presence, social media and of course, email. The spic-and-span showroom remains

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open, with virtual appointments and social-distanced in-person meetings now the norm.

Savio grew up familiar with the business, but brings a broader understanding of what homeowners, designers and builders are seeking through years spent at Irvine Pacific Design Center. When her father expressed interest in retiring, she didn’t hesitate to step into his shoes. “I was passionate about keeping the company in our family and I had experience in the industry,” says Savio. “I’m my father’s only daughter, so a conversation about the future of the company came up naturally between us.” What the company offers, from custom hand-sewn window dressings to the latest in electronically-controlled shades, is something she takes immense pride in too.

ABOVE Luminette® Privacy Sheers beautifully diffuse the sunlight, with fabric vanes that rotate 180 degrees.

With tons of mix and match solutions, Custom Design Studio drapery by Hunter Douglas is an easy way to craft a fully custom look.

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Today Savio is dedicated to protecting the business while expanding and enhancing it.

Launching a corporate holistic wellness program, another initiative that seems particularly welltimed in the midst of a global health crisis, is another way she’s actively leading differently.

Massage therapists have visited, in-office yoga classes have been offered, various health challenges have been initiated—“it’s so fulfilling in every possible way, and it’s built a bigger sense of camaraderie among us,” she says.

Though predictions about the future are particularly difficult right now, Savio remains optimistic about her company’s ability to pivot and meet customers’ needs no matter what, as its 50th anniversary approaches. “We’re doing everything we can to go above and beyond with our service and sensitivity right now,” she says.

“That won’t ever stop.” CH creativewindowsdesigns.net

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Entertaining

a Garden for

Gathering Molly Wood Garden Design Creates A Welcoming Outdoor Living Space

BY KATHY BRYANT | PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARK TANNER

“IF I’M NOT IN THE KITCHEN, I’M OUTSIDE,” says Renee Muellerleile. “There are now so many different areas for us to gather.”

Renee and John Muellerleile love to entertain but their Newport Beach house’s original back yard was only grass. “It had a 1950s exterior and we wanted to bring it up to date.”

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Enjoying a summer afternoon in the cabana are Molly Wood, Rob and Johanna Wilson, Jennifer Fairchild, Jenny Harrington and home owners, John and Renee Muellerleile. The kids in the center are Samantha Wilson, Dominic Farao, Ava Farao and Cayden Meullerleile.

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Molly Wood of Molly Wood Garden Design.

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Jenny Harrington and Renee Meullerleile enjoy watching the children frolic in the pool.

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To achieve that, they hired Molly Wood, owner of Molly Wood Garden Design in Costa Mesa. “The L-shaped yard was definitely a challenge,” remembers Wood.

“There was only 25 feet from the house to the property line, so we put the cabana in the corner to act as the hinge point for the exterior.”

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ABOVE Molly Wood likes the use of gravel and texture in her garden design. White planter from Molly Wood Garden Design in Costa Mesa.

TOP RIGHT A lavender-infused beverage from Lemonade was refreshing on a warm day.

The color palette for the garden features lots of greens and easy-to-care-for plants.

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Salads and sandwiches were not only healthy but also tasty for a light summer meal. Lemonade in Newport Beach catered the event.

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The pool was an important addition, but the problem was to have ample space for it. “It was a fine line to have room to step out the door but not into the pool,” says Wood. The solution was what she calls a hand-made brick landscape rug between the door and pool. That adds color and texture to the space while being functional.

Focusing on texture was a key point in this design. “We used a loose, wild palette with textures of blues, greys and greens to enlarge the space. Too much color would be over-whelming,” she says. The agaves anchor the yard, while gravel softens the surrounding hardscape. “The use of gravel is important. You can sit on it, move furniture around on it easily and it’s a good security system.

You can’t sneak around on gravel.”

A recent outdoor party at the Muellerleiles’ proved how easily the outdoor space flows and allows for quiet talks, cavorting kids and sleepy dogs. Using Lemonade in Newport Beach as the caterer, they invited friends and neighbors over for a casual summer party. “We’re an outdoorsy family of three,” says Muellerleile. “We have so much more living space now with the added square footage. We can entertain both outside and in with perfect places to gather and hangout.”

And that’s what makes Molly Wood happy. “Our goal is to get people outside.

If you’re a gardener, we’ll give you a garden. If you love to entertain, we will give you the perfect space for that too.” CH

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ABOVE Meullerleile and Wood worked with interior designer Mindy Gayer of Mindy Gayer Design Co. in Newport Beach on fabric choices and umbrellas, among other things.

The kids enjoyed the pool. Here Samantha Wilson, Ava Farao, Dominic Farao and Cayden Muellerleile jump right in.

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TOP RIGHT Cayden Muellerleile enjoys a quick shower after swimming. Christiano Homes in Newport Beach was the contractor for this garden project.

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ABOVE Succulent plants are easy to maintain and add pops of color.

Jenny Harrington strolls through the garden on the way to the pool.

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BELOW Ava Farao and Samantha Wilson enjoy the floaty before lunch.

“Our goal is to get people outside. If you’re a gardener, we’ll give you a garden. If you love to entertain, we will give you the perfect space for that too.”

-MOLLY WOOD

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on the BEACH

THIS FAMILY FRIENDLY HOME OFFERS VIEWS OF THE BEACH AND THE MOUNTAINS TEXT BY KAVITA DASWANI | PHOTOGRAPHY BY NOAH WEBB

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H E O W N E R S of this coastal Carpinteria

house had a couple of simple interior design requests: among them - go easy on the blue.

“It’s funny, because when you think of a beach house, you often think of blue,” said Santa Monica-based interior designer Tim Clarke, who worked on the house with architect Mary Andrulaitis. “But the client doesn’t really like the color, so we tried to avoid it.”

The two-story vacation house encompasses some 4,500 square feet of living space, with a 670 square foot guest house. The neighborhood, located between the Pacific Ocean and a salt marsh preserve, is largely a mix of older, small California beach cot-tages and newer and more spacious homes that have the same traditional forms and coastal feel, said Andrulaitis, partner at Carpinteria-based Neumann Mendro Andrulaitis. “The exterior aesthetic of the home was driven by the coastal/wetland location, the neighborhood context, and the owners’ desire for a traditional East Coast feeling.

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“ We mixed the board-and-batten siding with shingles, all painted monochromatically, to add some varied texture and help further break down the massing of the long, linear structure. The warm, gray paint color helps the home quietly settle into the site.

To keep the feeling of the home clean and simple, we simplified, and therefore modernized, a lot of the more traditional detailing.”

Andrulaitis created an open-plan living/dining/kitchen space conducive to an indoor-outdoor lifestyle befitting of a coastal retreat. The first floor holds a free-flowing com-munal space as well as three bedrooms for the owners’ children and guests. The upper level, however, is much more private.

“The second floor master suite occupies the entire second floor - a place for the owners to retreat in privacy, and get away from the activity downstairs,” said Andrulaitis. “The master bedroom and adjoining ocean deck have that same feeling and expansive overlook of the sand, ocean, and distant Channel Islands.”

Beyond that, the vision was to create a sanctuary of sorts, a warm and welcoming fami-ly-friendly home that would celebrate the striking setting; the house also overlooks the Carpinteria Salt

The color palette is inspired by the ocean views out of the window for a true sense of place.

Textures are inspired by nature, with materials that are low maintenance and easy to live with. The fresh air contributes to enhancing the well being of the inhabitants.

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The kitchen, rendered in easy, fresh white, is part of an open communal living/dining space.

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ABOVE A striking oyster shell mirror from Made Goods stands out in the master bathroom with white painted tongue and groove walls. Robert Kuo’s Chinois Field tile, from Ann Sacks, is in the shower. Waterworks plumbing fixtures.

In the master bedroom, the ceiling was pitched to highlight the impressive view and big sky. The bed comes from Robert James, nightstands from RH Modern and lamps by Clate Grunden Lighting through Tim Clarke.

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Marsh Reserve and Santa Ynez mountains, and a rocky sea wall sepa-rates it from the beach. While spacious, Clarke wanted it to feel cozy.

“Even if it was just the parents there for the weekend, I didn’t want it to feel like a giant house where they are wandering around waiting for everyone to show up,” he said. “And the sense of being lured between the indoors and the outdoors was one of the first things we talked about. When you open the doors, it feels like an extension of the outdoors. The design focused not only on the indoor/outdoor aspect, but also about family. The large communal room encourages spending time together, cooking, eating, lounging, thinking, playing and actually living with each other instead of hiding in your room.”

Clarke, who had designed the family’s primary home, adhered to a color scheme of easy neutrals and fuss-free materials. The family has three dogs that traipse in and out. The floors are in French oak finished in a matte open grain finish inspired by driftwood, close to the color of sand, so it is extremely forgiving to the indoor outdoor beach life.

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“Low maintenance materials are used without sacrificing texture, pattern, style, warmth, or quality but to actually enhance the lives of the residents and their guests,” said Clarke. “I am always inspired by nature, and the sense of place, and the palette here is directly taken from the coastal rocks, sand, and sky that surround the property.”

Another important design directive - the quest for light, said Clarke.

“We added skylights and Mary popped up the roof in the master bedroom to capture not only the light, but the expansive view of ocean and sky. Surfaces are painted white with a bit of sheen to reflect light as where the materials used, such as the white ‘cloud’ tile on the walls of the master shower.”

Ultimately, said Clarke, the property needed to embody the ideals of a beach house, the point of which is “more about the idea of simple spaces, that verge on minimal, that al-low for life to happen.

“There is room for the inhabitants to actually “live” in the spaces without unnecessary clutter undermining serenity,” he said. “This idea does not sacrifice style, and feels equally as comfortable and cozy with two people or ten. I believe our houses provide a new kind of wellness, where ease and comfort are part of the design.” CH

The house, said Clarke, celebrates the perfect Californian beach house.

A seating area in the master bedroom features a basket trunk coffee table from Mecox Gardens.

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ABOVE Antiques and modern pieces co-exist in the open-style living/dining room. A coffee table custom designed by Kelly Hohla Interiors is at the center of a seating arrangement that includes lounge chairs

by Holly Hunt and vintage Paul Frankl from Coup d’Etat. Drapery fabric from Holland & Sherry features custom embroidery. Antique side tables are from C Mariani Antiques and Epoca Antiques and an antique rug comes from Tony Kitz. At the dining table, side chairs are by Roman Thomas.

In the entryway, sconces are by Jean de Merry, the bench by De Sousa Hughes and the stair runner comes from Mark Nelson Designs.

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A SAN FRANCISCO COUPLE SEEKS SERENITY IN THE SONORAN DESERT TEXT BY CANDACE ORD MANROE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN WOODCOCK

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A quiet stucco palette distinguishes this home designed by architect Eric B. Peterson and built by Luster Custom Homes on the Par 3 green of a gated Scottsdale golfing development. The front entry is to the right of the tower and the garage is to the left. Interior design is by Misty Cowan, Dwelling Design, Scottsdale.

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T A L L S A G U A R O C A C T U S at least 100 years old raises its six spiky arms towards the sky like a yogi in mountain pose. Architect Erik B. Peterson, president of PHX Architecture in Scottsdale, instinctively captured its best view. He framed the magnificent saguaro to be admired from comfortable seating encircling an outdoor fireplace, an important element in his new design. The cactus stands just feet beyond the iron fence that defines the outdoor living space, ensuring that the plant dramatically intersects the McDowell Mountain Range that fills the horizon.

A good architect can make it look so easy.

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Yet in fact, the Scottsdale property “was a sleeper lot off the beaten path and tucked between other homes,” says Peterson. A previously consulted architect’s building proposal hadn’t engaged the owners’ interest. Frustrated, “they were considering whether to even build at all.” But after a single walk-through of the site with Peterson, they were delighted with his vision of what could be.

“The challenge had been how to capitalize on the views.”

Peterson was no novice to puzzling out such issues. He had already designed 43 houses in the gated Silver Leaf golfing community of estate properties. Not only was he familiar with the quirks of the rustic terrain, but was equally versed, as was the builder Luster Custom Homes, in the community’s building

Cowan selected a pair of floor lamps from Capital Lighting for pleasing symmetry in the foyer where they reflect in a floor-to-ceiling wall mirror. Tier Chandeliers are from Hudson’s polished nickel collection.

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The kitchen countertops are Mont Blanc natural quartzite. The white palette continues to the Deco-evocative modern custom hood design by Cowan and built by a metal fabricator.

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An open plan relies on furniture placement—a pair of facing tufted-back sofas—to bisect the living area from the dining space beyond it.

A pair of subtle matching rugs further distinguish the two distinct areas.

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code. His goal was to create a singular design that met his clients’ unique wishes without straying beyond the building code.

“Living in San Francisco with views of the Golden Gate Bridge, they wanted to get away from big city life in their new house, which eventually will be their primary residence,” explains the architect. “They were ready for a big change. At the same time, they liked California modern design. Our goal was an Arizona desert home with a subtle California modern vibe.”

A hint of that vibe can be detected from the exterior. “They wanted the stucco façade in a gray tone instead of the typical orange-beige that’s so prevalent here,” says Peterson. With white

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trim around the windows and doors, the façade exudes a coolness more typical of California than Arizona.

The cool white continues on the plaster walls inside. The front door opens to a vestibule, essential for absorbing some of the southern exposure’s scorching heat. “The ‘wow’ moment,” says Peterson, “occurs almost immediately in the entry.”

Here, Scottsdale interior designer Misty Cowan of Dwelling Design amplified Peterson’s design with a geometrically divided mirror. It spans floor to ceiling, reflecting the front door and creating a Deco feel with its black-and-white rectangular pattern.

Cowan flanked the mirror with a pair of sculptural floor lamps.

The lamps’ simple white shades are disproportionately short. They dramatize the long thin-tothick sweep of the tree-shaped bases and underscore the idea of California modern style.

The light touch that distinguishes this desert home from its more rustic kin continues with a Lucite table that bisects the entry’s lamps. The table is so sheer that the plant it holds appears to be suspected in space.

A white palette neatly knits the rooms together— even the guest house bedroom is white. An

all-white kitchen includes a white coffered ceiling, white caesarstone countertops, and white cabinetry.

Even with its open spaces and 16-foot-high ceilings, the 6,000 square foot home has an easy livability. “Filling spaces with natural light is part of it,” says Peterson. “The rest is about having a general understanding of the human body and what scale is most comfortable for it.” A final factor may be the stars. “I’m a Virgo,” laughs Peterson.

“I’m concerned with balance and symmetry.”

ABOVE In addition to a pool and guest house, the property features an outdoor living space anchored by a fireplace that assures views of the site’s oldest and most dramatic saguaro cactus.

OPPOSITE The pool is accessible from the main house and the guest house, shown here. Like all the interior spaces, the guest house boasts its own incredible views.

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FAMILY PLAN A PALO ALTO HOME BALANCES THE CLIENTS’ DESIRE FOR A ZEN ENVIRONMENT WITH THEIR ACTIVE AND CREATIVE LIFESTYLE TEXT BY ANH-MINH LE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN MERKL

The dining parlor—which Sutro Architects outfitted with a sculptural sofa and chandelier, both by David Weeks, along with a custom David Nashif live-edge table flanked by Saarinen chairs—is ideal for gatherings such as book-club meetings.

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O R A R E C E N T LY CO M P L E T E D P R OJ E C T I N PA LO A LTO ,

the clients—a couple and their brood of four—initially sought to update their existing house, which was built in the 1920s.

Potential planning challenges, however, convinced them to instead start from scratch on their 16,250-square-foot lot.

Stephen Sutro’s namesake firm spearheaded the architecture and interior design, ensuring cohesion between the structure and the elements within it. Working in conjunction with von Clemm Construction and landscape designer Bernard Trainor of Ground Studio, the effort ultimately yielded a larger main house, totaling 4,500 square feet and a 1,100-square-foot guest house.

According to Sutro, “the approximate shape” of the original abode carried over, including its sloped roof and a gable. “They really liked the upstairs— having these quaint and quirky little areas due to the sloped roof,” adds Joo Y. Oh, who served as the project architect and interior designer. “For a moment, we did consider a redesign of the massing that was more modern and boxy, but the clients decided that would draw too much attention and wasn’t in keeping with the architecture of the neighborhood.”

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The homeowner’s passion for rock-climbing is represented in the limestone-clad wall.

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BELOW The kitchen’s white upper cabinets and Caesarstone countertops harmonize with lower cabinets made of eucalyptus wood. A horizontal window—a break in the marble backsplash—invites sunlight and allows a peek at the greenery.

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From the sidewalk, the residence doesn’t appear much bigger than its predecessor—thanks to the excavation of a full basement level whose light court, 10 1/2-foot ceilings and wide hallways “overcome the feeling that you’re in a basement,” notes Sutro. The main house’s extra square footage allows for several kid-centric zones; among them, a creativity studio on the first floor and a downstairs hobby room. There’s an upstairs playroom, too, not to mention an expansive backyard—complete with a zip line and a trampoline—as well as a green roof. “Collaborative family spaces were a major priority,” says Sutro.

When it came to the interior’s aesthetic, the clients craved a sense of calm. To that end, the Sutro team combined a materials palette of stone, wood, steel, and glass with a neutral color scheme that relies on a

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multitude of textures. Case in point: The dining parlor is awash in creamy hues, including a Sdraio lounge chair with a leather sling seat and a Holly Hunt ottoman covered in a Holland & Sherry bouclé. Meanwhile, Poliform’s Mondrian coffee table features a marble surface, and David Nashif fabricated the dining table with a liveedge wood top. Parallel to the nine-foot custom table is a limestone-clad wall—a nod to the wife’s affinity for rock-climbing.

In the casual dining and family rooms, sculptural forms—such as B&B Italia’s Link table, made of a single piece of resin, and Knoll’s iconic Womb chair—continue to counterbalance the house’s crisp and tailored lines.

“A lot of the furnishings are organic, fluid and soft,” says Oh. The architect, who earned a BFA from the School of

The art collection includes a steel sculpture by Matt Devine and a painting by Jeffrey Beauchamp; both pieces were procured through Simon Breitbard Fine Arts.

In a bedroom shared by two of the children, the world map is from UK-based MuralsWallpaper.

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the Art Institute of Chicago, also curated the art throughout, calling on Simon Breitbard Fine Arts, Friedman Benda, and Hang Art. A showstopper is the commissioned Matt Devine steel sculpture, powder-coated white, on the wall of the stairs joining the first and second floors.

Sutro describes the overall sensibility as “light and bright,” he says. “Nothing is painted or stained to look too different from its natural state, and the artwork and objects stand out.” This approach fulfilled the clients’ wishes in spades. “With so many activities and the kids running around, [the wife] mentioned many times that she wanted the interior to be very Zen,” recalls Oh. “Every time we talk, she says, ‘I love my sanctuary.’” CH

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ABOVE Outside, a cedar trellis adds warmth to the structure. Bernard Trainor of Ground Studio was tasked with the landscaping.

LEFT TO RIGHT Limestone was used in the powder room, providing a visual tie to the nearby dining parlor. The patio is furnished with Henry Hall Designs seating from Dunkirk as well as a table and dining chairs by Ethimo from Niche Beverly. The nook beneath the stairs offers another cozy spot for the kids to hang out. The playroom’s sail poufs and pendant lights are from YLighting.

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The pillows and seat cushion are from Schumacher, Magpi, in Los Angeles, Pindler & Pindler and Fabricut.

They add color and fun to the corner seating and the ocean view. The backgammon board is from MOMA.

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This sleeper sofa from Room & Board accommodates friends and family. The area rug from Serena and Lily anchors the room and the coffee table from One Kings Lane has lots of room for accessories.

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Delightful Details KRISTINE PAIGE OF JACKSON PAIGE INTERIORS BRINGS REFINED DESIGN TO THE BEACH TEXT BY KATHY BRYANT PHOTOGRAPHY BY ERIKA BIERMAN

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RISTINE PAIGE O F JAC K S O N

Paige Interiors loves a design challenge. When her clients wanted her to create the perfect beach getaway house for them she set out to make their dream come true and, in the process, break the stereotypical beach-house-design mold through clever use of color, texture and art-like accessories.

“We wanted to make the property seem larger than its actual size,” Paige says. “Our initial plans added balconies to maximize the views but unfortunately that didn’t get city approval. So we did an about face and began reworking the design to accommodate enough furnishings for their extended family, while retaining the openness and breathing room that the home necessitated.”

Since the house is a vertical beachfront property without any type of yard, Paige did minimal exterior landscaping to add to the chore-free living the clients wanted. This same philosophy was continued inside.

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Having worked with these clients before on a historic Paul R. Williams residence in Beverly Hills, Paige was aware of their likes and dislikes. “We were given freedom throughout the design process once we had our initial review and concept meeting. They had certain form and function needs, but what a joy to create a spectacular design after our initial meeting. I love it when clients are confident we can deliver.

And, as always, we did keep a few secrets for install day. Needless to say they were a huge hit.”

The use of color is one thing that sets this house apart from the usual blue and beige beach decor. “We suggested all the colors.

Yellow is one of my absolute favorites. It’s bright, sunny and

Paige uses clever lighting throughout the house, like the wall sconces by Urban Electric Company. The complimentary credenza is from Serena and Lily.

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OPPOSITE LEFT Kristine Paige of Jackson Paige Interiors.

OPPOSITE RIGHT The wallpaper in this hallway is from Phillip Jeffries and acts as a perfect backdrop for the Pier photograph by Karen Miilet. The rug is

by Dash and Albert.

The guest apartment has a custom designed wall unit with a pull-down desk, closets and storage compartments. The daybed includes a trundle bed for additional guests. The green Moroccan plates are from Jackson Paige Home. The backsplash is the Brasilia pattern from Popham Tiles.

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In the kitchen, Kelly Wearstler via Circa Lighting designed the light fixture while the table is from Restoration Hardware. The carved wooden bowls are from Jackson Paige Home.

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optimistic. How can you not be happy with that splashy yellow kitchen each morning? When the wife walked into the house after we installed it, she gasped because she had been recently obsessing over the exact yellow we used on the kitchen cabinets and the living room window seat cushion. What a happy coincidence.” Or maybe not a coincidence at all since Paige keeps up on the latest design colors and knows her clients well.

Sensitivity to the environment and architecture were important concerns when Paige chose the palette and textures for the house.

“In the master bedroom, we selected a sand-colored silk linen by Pierre Frey for the bed and ivory boucle for the armchairs. The warm whites we selected are less glaring than bright whites.”

A standout feature in the master bedroom is wallpaper by Phillip Jeffries. “I became fixated with this wallpaper when I first saw it in Paris in 2018. This application was a perfect location for the color way because the palette is in tune with the ocean sky out the window, creating a delightfully serene environment,” says Paige.

The light fixtures in the house act as sculpture and art when not

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Imaginative wallpaper titled Flight Pattern by Phillip Jeffries is a focal point for the master bedroom. The custom-designed bed is covered with Pierre Frey fabric. Swivel chairs to view the ocean are from CB2.

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The baked ceramic tiles in the master bathroom are from Country Floors.

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in use. “The play of the light is so important. In the kitchen, direct lighting is needed. Whereas in a bedroom mood and task lighting are of utmost importance. The crystal shards in the bedroom ceiling fixture bounce light shadows throughout the space and the sconces provide reading light.”

As with most second homes, comfort and expansion are important to accommodate families. “Our clients wanted to maximize seating and sleeping for their extended family. It is not a big home, so we

incorporated room for overnight guests with trundle beds in the guest quarters and second bedroom. The living room sofa has a pull-out bed and the window seat was built for an additional sleeper. They love to entertain so plenty of spaces were created for private cocktails for two or the entire gang.

“I’m thrilled to say that all that’s left for them to do is open all the windows, enjoy the ocean waves, light a few candles and relax with a good book, great music, family and friends.” CH

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Split-cut limestone, rift white oak floors, and Benjamin Moore’s China White paint appear throughout the house.

The entry features a Tom Lieber painting from Dolby Chadwick Gallery over a Leverone Design console.

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The downstairs’ game area includes sheepskin-topped stools of Matthew Leverone’s own design along with a leather settee and a chandelier by Coup Studio, available at Coup D’Etat (from which the table, by Ochre, was also procured).

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WITH NO DETAIL OVERLOOKED AND CUSTOM ELEMENTS GALORE, MATTHEW LEVERONE CONJURES A YOUNG FAMILY’S FOREVER HOME TEXT BY ANH-MINH LE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOE FLETCHER

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E ABOVE Leverone combined Lucca tile from Walker Zanger, Stone Forest’s Siena Tamburo Vessel sink and countertop, a WonderGlass pendant and a Kelly Wearstler mirror to calming effect.

BELOW A light-filled nook appointed with a Leverone-designed sofa and an ottoman by Anderssen & Voll, atop a silk and mohair Treadstone rug, serves as an ideal spot for reading.

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four decades in the industry, including the past 13 years as the head of his eponymous interior design practice, a project in Atherton notably pushed the boundaries for Matthew Leverone. Sure, devising a lizard aquarium for the residence’s youngest occupants was a first for him—but that was just one of the myriad custom creations and artistic collaborations he undertook. “Throughout the house, the client wanted everything to be interesting and special,” says Leverone. “She didn’t want run-of-the-mill pieces, so she really made us work, and the outcome was great.”

Indeed, the end result perfectly befits the homeowners—a Silicon Valley executive, his wife, and their two sons—aesthetically and functionally. The lower level, for example, reflects the family’s active lifestyle. It contains a game room, spa, exercise room, theater, and wine room—all stylishly appointed. Think sheepskin-topped stools of Leverone’s design, the curved Italian club settee from Coup D’Etat upholstered in Holly Hunt leather, and Apparatus pendant lamps that combine metal, glass and horsehair.

Leverone was introduced to the client by Pacific Peninsula Group, the builder and architect of the 12,000-square-foot contemporary house. When he came on board, the architectural elements—such as the split-cut limestone prominent inside and out, as well as the dark wood framing around the doors— were already set. Since nothing was carried over from the family’s previous abode, Leverone started from scratch with the interior and exterior design schemes. (Zeterre was tasked with the landscape architectural design.)

He worked closely with the wife, who shared that her husband is not a fan of color.

Keeping the palette primarily neutral, Leverone incorporated “texture and dynamic

BELOW In the kitchen, swivel stools by Holly Hunt are tucked under an island composed of Calacatta marble and rift white oak.

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The stairs are comprised of stained rift white oak and glass panels.

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The spa, an important amenity for the athletic homeowners, is enhanced by a pair of planters by Atelier Vierkant.

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BELOW A custom fabric-wrapped headboard with a blackened steel frame anchors the clients’ bedroom, illuminated by Alison Berger Glassworks pendants.

A powder room near the entry offered another opportunity to showcase ingenuity. The wife requested an infinity sink, and Leverone obliged. “It was the first time we had done it,” he says. “The water is flat on top and rolls off into the frame of the sink.” Behind the sink is a backlit floating marble wall outfitted with a horizontal blackened brass rod from which a custom mirror dangles.

With the client all-in on such singular endeavors, Leverone constantly challenged himself. “Okay, what can we show her that’s going to be really cool?” he remembers thinking. The designer evidently succeeded. His San Francisco firm was also hired for the family’s vacation home in Tahoe’s Martis Camp. “You don’t think about it too much when you’re working on it,” says Leverone, “but then all of a sudden, when you back away at the end of a project, you realize: This was pretty much a dream client.” CH

shapes for interest,” he says, along with art sourced from Dolby Chadwick Gallery and De Sousa Hughes. The few exceptions to the no-color directive include the boys’ bedroom and their playroom, where the lizard aquarium is joined by a custom fish aquarium. Among the latter’s inhabitants are orange fish that match the room’s Arne Jacobsen chairs.

That omnipresent attention to detail, coupled with the desire for unique furnishings and accessories, prompted Leverone to enlist an array of artists. He commissioned a bold light sculpture by Dublin, Ireland-based Niamh Barry; the largest of its multiple rings spans 5 feet in diameter. A tailormade cabinet by FBC London features doors with white painted wood chips. In the master suite, a pair of gradient gray handblown-glass pendants by Brooklyn’s Avram Rusu Studio hangs in the make-up area. The dining table, from Hudson Furniture, is composed of a custom elliptical-shaped zebrawood top resting on bronze rings.

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