California Homes - March/April 2022

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ISLAND REBIRTH Architect Erik Peterson of PHX Architecture Teams With Clients For A Stunning Renovationg Text by Lisa Bingham Dewart Photography by Mark Tanner

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GILDED AGE Anyon Interior Design Restores A San Francisco Victorian Text by Kendra Boutell Photography by Bess Friday

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THE GREAT ESCAPE Designer Maya Williams Designs A Home For A New Chapter In Her Client’s Life Text by Kavita Daswani Photography by Todd Goodman

ABOVE Interior designer Laura Blankstein of LOB Interior transformed a dated ranch-style house in Hillsborough into her dream house. The beautiful Spanish-style homes of Santa Barbara were her inspiration. Architect Nancy Scheinholtz and project manager Brian Patane for Mark Kelly Construction executed the designers’ vision for the terraced lot. See story beginning on page 96. Photograph by Thibault Cartier.

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28 CALENDAR California Museums, Galleries & Events

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32 EVENTS & AFFAIRS Exciting and Prestigious Events Throughout the State

Landscape Designer Patricia Benner Recreates Beloved Garden In Stinson Beach

BY DIANE DORRANS SAEKS PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARION BRENNER

112 TRAVEL

BY CATHY MALY

Leaving The World Behind In Canyon Ranch Woodside

BY CAREY WILLIAMS

34 BOOKS Lotusland Foreword by Marc Appleton REVIWED BY KATHY BRYANT PHOTOGRAPHY BY LISA ROMEREIN

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T’S EITHER FEAST OR FAMINE AND RIGHT

now I think we’re entering a period of feast.

There were no events for over twenty-four months, now all major events are back on track.

We’re proud to be part of WestWeek, a one day affair March 23 at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles.

Join Architect Richard Landry, interior designer Roric Tobin of Bradfield & Tobin and landscape architect Robert Truskowski as they present a monumental Louis XIV-style chateau that is a contemporary expression of classicism. Event will be held at the Baker Showroom, Suite B-525, 12-1pm. Please join me and this celebrated design team as they discuss how they were able to create a memorable piece of residential art by drawing upon elevated inspirations of traditional design and culture.

Following WestWeek we swing right into the opening of the Desert Oasis Showcase House in Indian Wells. Tour this luxury designer show House, a midcentury modern residence reimagined with Polynesian flair. Opening night is April 1 and house runs thru April

10th. If that were not enough, May 3 is the opening of LEGENDS, LCDQ and California Homes will be present at this event. More information on Legends shortly.

This issue features a home built just for the owner’s exquisite art collection and designed by architect Horst Noppenberger of Laguna Beach. There is also some interesting art in the Newport Beach renovated home on the bay, designed by Erik Peterson of PHX Architecture with Patterson Custom Homes. Our feature on a San Francisco Victorian is designed by Anyon Interior Design, while designer Maya Williams shares with us her beautiful home on the banks of Lake Sherwood designed for a client and his retirement. Finally, a family home in rural Hillsborough, one of my favorite areas of California, designed

by Laura Blankstein of LOB Interiors.

This issue is packed with a variety of beautiful homes from all areas of California I know you will find intriguing. I hope to see you at WestWeek, The Showcase House in Indian Wells, and of course at Legends in May. It’s going to be a busy and fulfilling time for all of us...

Susan McFadden Editor in Chief

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Contributors MARION BRENNER Marion Brenner’s photographs of landscape design have appeared interna-tionally in magazines, including Gardens Illustrated, T, Landscape Architecture, and Garden Design. Books of her photographs include Private Gardens of the Bay Area, Outstanding American Gardens, The Bold Dry Garden, New Garden Design, Living Land, and In and Out of Paris. She has received a grant from the Graham Foundation to photograph eighteenth century Jardins Anglais in France. Her photographs are in the collections of the Bancroft Library at UC Berkeley, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Berkeley Art Museum. See her photographs beginning of page 56 of this issue.

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DURSTON SAYLOR Durston Saylor, born and raised in Philadelphia, traveled West for his college years, spending four years at the California College of the Arts followed by two years study at the San Francisco Art Institute, studying with the revered portraitist Judy Dater and pioneer social landscape photographer Henry Wesel Jr. Then it was back East with a move to New York and the beginning of his creative career in photography as studio assistant to Irving Penn and Arnold Newman.

Four years later he was out on his own and on assignment around the world, documenting significant architecture and interiors.

Assignments included a variety of large-scale, high-profile commercial complexes including the Robert A.M. Stern and Antoine Predock projects at EuroDisney; Michael Graves’ Convention Center at Disney World; Gwathmey Siegel’s Sony Headquarters at Philip Johnson’s AT&T Building; he European Bank of Reconstruction and Development offices in Moscow, Prague and Budapest; Mark Hampton’s renovation of the Villa Aurelia at the American Academy of Rome; the residence of The Vice President of the United States; the home of the President of Yale University; and The Diplomatic Reception Rooms of the United States Department of State.

On a more intimate scale, Saylor has photographed the private residences of may international tastemakers. His work has been published in books and magazines internationally and he has been instrumental in defining the image of contemporary interior design and architecture for the past twenty-five years. See his photography beginning on page 78 of this issue.

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Calendar MUSEUMS & GALLERIES SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART Organized by the Santa Barbara Museum of Art in partnership with the Columbus Museum of Art, Through Vincent’s Eyes: Van Gogh and HIs Sources seeks to immerse viewers in the visual imagination of one of the most idolized artists in the world. By floating 20 works of art by Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh in a sea of over 75 works of art by those that he admired, the exhibition provides an unprecedented opportunity to dive into the rich, visual culture of van Gogh’s late 19th-century world. The exhibit runs through May 22, 2022.

DE YOUNG MUSEUM– SAN FRANCISCO

For more information, please visit sbma.net.

BELOW

The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco are proud to present the first comprehensive museum survey of work by American artist Alice Neel (1900-1984) on the West Coast. This retrospective places Neel as one of the 20th century’s most radical painters— one who championed social justice and held a commitment to humanist principles. Featuring a multitude of Neel’s paintings, drawings and watercolors, as well as rarely seen film, the de Young museum will be the only West Coast venue for this revolutionary exhibit.

Olivia Mole Illustration, 2021

For more information, please visit famsf.org.

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Vincent Van Gogh Les Vessenots en Auvers Oil on canvas LEFT

Vincent Van Gogh Heaves of Wheat Oil on canvas TOP RIGHT

Alice Neel Marxist Girl (Irene Peslikis) 1972

THE HAMMER MUSEUM AT UCLA–LOS ANGELES The Hammer Museum present Lifes, an exhibition that explores the possibilities and pitfalls of interdisciplinary art making. Initiated by four commissioned texts and including contributions from nearly 50 individuals from various creative fields, the exhibition considers the legacy of the so-called total work of art. Organized by Aram Moshayedi, Robert Soros Curator, with Nicholas Barlow, curatorial assistant, Lifes will be on view until May 8, 2022.

For more information, please visit hammer.ucla.edu.

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Susanna Schulten Lonely Man In His Room Oil on Paper 18 x 24 inches

Randall David Tipton Summer Field Oil on canvas 12 x1 2 inches

CODA GALLERY –PALM DESERT The Coda Gallery recognized as the Best Gallery in California by the American Art Awards, CODA has been representing contemporary artists for more than 30 years. The gallery features a long-running showroom showcasing inventive paintings, sculpture & photography by modern artists. The gallery has two solo exhibitions opening in March 2022. Silvia Davis, New Sculpture runs from March 4-16. Davis is known for her highly original wood and bronze sculptures of animals and complex still lives. Davis has been aware of her desire to be an artist since childhood in Cupertino, California. From a very young age she spontaneously searched for materials to draw, create and build things. The essence of these impulses is still what motivates her today.

Michael Steirnagle, New Paintings will run from March 18-30. Steirnagle likes to paint people but still be expressive in his work. He drew upon his experience creating book covers worthy of the stories they told.

The gallery is located at 73-400 El Paseo, Palm Desert 92260. For more information please call 760.346.4661 ext 101 or visit codagallery.com.

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AzziArt Gallery LA represents creativity of local and international artists. In the gallery’s collection, acrylic and oil on canvas, modern, contemporary, abstract works, metal artwork, sculptures, and digital art.

The gallery also offers art classes for children and adults. The gallery has an open space for events. There is an opportunity for the artists themselves to work in the gallery and promote their work.

Works by Berlin artist Susanna Schulten, who now lives in Los Angeles, are on view through March 2022. Her works show her concern about the abuse of power and the injustice in the world. Since she grew up in Germany, her art is European in style, with her main artistic influences are Beckmann, Kandinsky and Gorky among others. The exhibit is curated by Peter Frank.

The gallery is at 10511 Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles 90064. For more information, please call 323.620.5965 or visit azziartgallery.com.

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Silvia Davis Astra Exotic hardwoods 18 x 14 x 12 inches

Michael Steirnagle Beach Candy, 2021 Oil on linen 75 x 75 inches

MARCIA BURTT GALLERY–SANTA BARBARA Summer in Winter is an exhibition that will be at the Marcia Burtt Gallery until April 10, 2022. All the works on view are summerinspired to brighten up the season with brilliance and warmth. Mesas, concrete sidewalks and stucco buildings work as minimalist forms fading into canvas and paper. Shadows give an escape from hot weather’s muted colors, yet bright colors still show up in cut-flower still life paintings or a dramatic sunset. The through-line in these paintings and photographs is a sense of place. A quiet overlook, dappled light is seen through trees as is a broad ocean vista.

The gallery is located at 517 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. For more information, please call 805.962.5588 or visit marciaburtt.com.

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2022 CALIFORNIA WINE FESTIVAL PASADENA SHOWCASE HOUSE OF DESIGN Everything you know and love about the Pasadena Showcase House of Design is back as we return to South Pasadena for the first time in over 40 years.

Anchoring a historic Greene & Greene planned neighborhood of century-old homes, this stately 1905 English Tudor mansion provides exquisite living atop a sprawling estate of natural beauty. Built for Mr. Harry Hawgood, an English civil engineer whose career designing railways and waterways spanned multiple continents, the home’s concrete construction eschewed popular wood framing of the time and has led many to believe Mr. Hawgood himself was the architect.

Despite its unique concrete construction, the home contains rich wood interiors and intriguing period details including stained glass windows, ornate beamed ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling travertine fireplaces. Artistically landscaped sunken gardens wrap around the home with scenic paths leading down to the hidden edges of the property. Showcase House is open from April 24 through May 22, 2022.

For information and to purchase tickets, please call 626.606.1666 or visit pasadenashowcase.org.

SUNSET RARE & RESERVE TASTING

Friday, April 22, 2022 | 6:30-9 pm Guests are invited to sip on fine wines and taste a variety of delicacies at the beautiful Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel–Pacific Promenade Lawn & Ballroom overlooking the sparkling Pacific.

This is an elegant VIP event for true fine wine lovers, located in one of Orange County’s most beautiful coastal cities–Dana Point. The limited number of tickets sell out quickly due to the rarity of the wines being poured. A sparkling wine reception is just the prelude to an evening of sampling hard-to-find trophy wines to an adoring crowd dressed in their finest casual/elegant resort wear.

BEACHSIDE WINE FESTIVAL

Saturday, April 23, 2022 | 1-4 pm (VIPs 12pm) The quintessential California wine tasting experience–sun, sea, food, wine and music–all come together at this sun-splashed wine fest at our brand new grassy, palm lined venue, Sea Terrace Park (Pacific Coast Hwy & Niguel Rd., Dana Point). By 1pm the event is in full swing at this Camelot-like white-topped tent village next to the sparkling Pacific Ocean. Wine lovers find hundreds of fine wines, regional craft brews and a dizzying variety of foods to sample including artisanal cheeses, breads, olive oil, chocolates and more. Upstream, a Caribbean steel band, maintains a happy beat to the day for this all-day feast for the senses.

For information and to purchase tickets, please visit californiawinefestival.com.

WESTWEEK It’s happening this year at the Pacific Design Center on March 23rd, 2022.

Spanning over decades, WESTWEEK has lured an impressive roster of dynamic industry influentials addressing architecture, art and design. The annual market attended by thousands of design professionals delivers a host of showroom presentations, keynotes, events/receptions, and product intros featuring national editors, A-list thought-leaders, and inspired craftsmen debuting the latest luxury furnishings and interior resources fashioned by today’s foremost design and architectural talent. This year’s theme: Pure Imagination.

This year, we invite you to stimulate your senses and immerse yourself into a world of pure imagination. Explore our thoughtfully curated showrooms overflowing with beautiful new products and join us for one unforgettable day, as we set the stage with icons and innovators ready to inspire.

For information and to purchase tickets, please visit pacificdesigncenter.com.

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Lotusland

Foreword by Marc Appleton Photography by Lisa Romerein Lotusland in the hills of Montecito, California, is a massive garden of such glory and surprise that it is considered one of the ten best botanical gardens in the world. It’s uniqueness is due to the vision of one woman, Madame Ganna Walska, a Polish opera singer and socialite. She purchased the property in 1941 and spent the next forty-three years creating an otherworldly 37-acre oasis filled with an amazing collection of exotic flora.

Walska’s background as an opera singer shows in the garden design by way of her flair for the dramatic, the unexpected and the whimsical.Turn one corner after another to experience pleasant botanical surprise gardens much like acts in an opera.

“To experience Lotusland is to appreciate the idiosyncratic character of its creator,” explains

celebrated architect and author March Appleton in the Foreword. “I believe Lotusland, as conceived (rather than preconceived) by Ganna Walska, is among these rarer unstructured garden types. There was no master plan, its arrangement is not so easily understood and it was character driven, in this case by her insatiable attraction to particular plants and her desire to create specific individual and often unrelated gardens with in the larger garden. The publication of this long-awaited book is finally an opportunity to share this unique garden with a wider audience.”

Home to more than 3,400 types of plants, including at least 35,000 individual specimens, Lotusland is recognized not just for the diversity of its collections, but for the extraordinary design sensibility of many one-of-akind individual gardens that comprise the whole. A leader in the field of sustainable practices, Lotusland is a pioneer in organic gardening methods.

Nestled in a residential neighborhood outside of Santa Barbara with its storied estates, Lotusland is perhaps the most private public garden in the world. CH Lotusland Foreword by Marc Appleton Photography by Lisa Romerein 288 pages, 200 color illustrations Hardcover 10x12 inches $60 U.S. ISBN: 978-0-8478-6989-3 Rizzoli New York Publication date: April 2022

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Artist, designer, and dog Dusty in the Lighting Department at David Netto Design Studio.

Photos by Jennfier Nocon

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With Netto Nocon, L.A. Artist Jennifer Nocon’s Stylish Sculptures Marry Form And Function

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FRIENDS, SILVER LAKE NEIGHBORS

and creative kindred spirits, artist Jennifer Nocon and interior designer David Netto’s first collaboration was 25 years in the making.

Netto was visiting the artist at her Chinatown studio one day and asked if some of her carved ceramic pieces could be made into lamps. “It was entirely unexpected but the suggestion was intuitive,” says Nocon.

“Especially coming from David whose aesthetic I trust entirely.”

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ABOVE No two bases are the same because Nocon hand builds the foot, neck and nose to create unique forms and finishes.

BELOW One of Nocon’s stoneware designs boasts hand-carved feathers and a plaster shade.

Nocon’s uses “repetition of the same gesture or shape over and over to build form.”

That initial query sparked Netto Nocon Lamps, a collection of lighting that celebrates a masterful melding of shape, texture, color and pattern. Each ceramic stoneware base boasts a distinctive design, from fluid hand-carved feathers to bold yellow crowns set on a velour black background.

Nocon’s creations are an ongoing exploration of recurring patterns in nature like many fine artists before her. Her inspiration points include midcentury French ceramic work like Picasso’s pieces from the

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Vallauris period and Roger Capron’s wall murals in the 50s and 60s. “In terms of shapes and finishes, I like things to remain as close to their natural state as possible,” explains Nocon. “In ceramics, I stick to underglazes and stains. The dyes I use are natural and I paint with water.

So, everything has a raw, unmanufactured vibe.” Netto loves the earthy energy the pieces bring to his typically tailored spaces. “Her vessels bring the artisanal guts I like to try to put a little of into any interior,” he explains.

“In terms of shapes and finishes, I like things to remain as close to their natural state as possible.”—JENNIFER NOCON A duo of designs from the newest Netto Nocon Collection which the artist describes as “Where the Wild Things Are in a Neutra House.”

Photo by Jennifer Nocon

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A Nocon design in one of Netto’s interiors. “Jennifer’s lamps always bring a sense of earthy surprise to my somewhat tailored rooms,” says the designer. Photo by Francesco Lagnese

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Initially intended as a limited collection, Netto Nocon has blossomed into a full-time lighting business, with the pair firmly in a creative groove. “I have the luxury of approaching a collection with David in the same way I would with work headed for a gallery or museum,” says Nocon. For Netto, there’s an implicit aesthetic bond.

“I appreciate her ability to interpret a spoken idea and make it better than you imagined,” he says. “We really do collaborate, but she makes the concepts her own many times over.” CH Netto Nocon Lamps available through David Netto Design in Los Angeles.

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An Agrarian Luxury Retreat Nestled in the Russian River Valley A QUICK DRIVE from San Francisco,

The Stavrand is the perfect spot to decompress and connect with nature.

Surrounded by nearly six forested acres of orchards, organic gardens, and majestic groves of redwood trees in addition to lush apple, quince, fig, apricot, pear, and plum trees. An intimate property with 21 guests rooms and gracious service that begins with the founder and general manager, Emily Glick [formerly of Kimpton Hotels].

The property name is a homage to Glick’s family of hoteliers, her late mother, Maribeth Stavrand, and grandparents, Grace and Erik Stavrand, who operated the Black Bear Lodge in Bolton Valley Vermont. Glick played bartender for the evening aperitif served in the main house; she continued her tribute to the family by making a cocktail inspired by her father’s recipe.

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Another legacy continues on the historic Spanish revival property. It was designed by the father of the esteemed modernist architect John Carl Warneke.

The thoughtful renovation was overseen

by EDG Interior Design and Architecture.

They preserved the integrity and history of the property but brought it into the 21 century with modern amenities and contemporary design. The rooms all have distinct personalities, some with fireplaces and soaking tubs.

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The culinary program is outstanding for a small property.

The menus change daily according to what is available in the hotel’s culinary garden.

The culinary program is outstanding for a small property. The menus change daily according to what is available in the hotel’s culinary garden. I highly recommend experiencing the private chef program [for hotel guests only]. On my visit, the evening menu included; cucumber salad with yogurt, sesame, chile oil and herbs, Squid Ink Tagliatelle with Dungeness crab, harissa Pomodoro, fennel, and charred bread, and one of the best desserts in recent memory, Drunken Bananas, olive oil cake, hazelnuts, and sweet cream ice cream. The local wine pairing included with the menu was thoughtful and a great way to experience the region. CH The Stavrand, 13555 Highway 116 in Guerneville in the heart of the Russian River Valley. For reservations, please visit www.thestavrand.com or call 707.869.9093.

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Fern, a signature motive inspired by Tanov’s love of ferns and nature. She has three dozen fern species in her garden. Osburn was drawn to the challenge of capturing the delicate, hand-drawn sketch with a material like cement. She says, “ I think we got it just right.” The other pattern, Jacobsen, is inspired by endpapers of antique books and is part of her series of graphic prints. CH Cletile.com

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Closets Design Consultant Heather Records created a custom workspace that met all the needs of interior designer Aly Morford of Pure Salt Interiors.

Aly wanted a comfortable space to work, have guests spend the night, and act as an organized Super Mom station.

There is a stocked school supply cupboard for the kids on the left of the desk and a gift wrap center on the right.

When life gets busy, there will always be a hostess gift needed, last-minute wrapping for a little one’s birthday party, or the teacher sends home a note and needs more supplies -- this space takes the effort out of the mundane. Everything is labeled and clutter-free, so the room feels calm and prepared for use in any and every scenario. It can also transform into a “Zen Den” - for phone calls, to read a book, and even to take a nap on a Saturday. CH Californiaclosets.com

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PIEDS-À-TERRE & PORTS-OF-CALL

The Interiors Crafted

By Designer Darrell P. Wilson Reflect A Balance Of Aesthetics & Function

BY ROGER GRODY

PHOTOGRAPH BY ROCCO CESELIN

AS PRINCIPAL DESIGNER at the prestigious Los Angeles-based firm of Mark Weaver & Associates (MWA), Darrell P. Wilson creates sophisticated residential environments driven by a passion for both classical and modern influences. Wilson-designed spaces are meticulously crafted, defined not only by distinctive aesthetics but also a sense of authenticity and seamless functionality.

Wilson earned both his undergraduate and Master of Architecture degrees from Princeton University. Following stints at prominent architecture and interior design firms in New York City, he arrived in L.A. to pursue a Master of Fine

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Arts at Otis College of Art & Design. In Wilson’s residential projects the architecture, furnishings and art are exquisitely calibrated, while the incorporation of unique handcrafted elements contributes to a refined, tailored quality. With his perspective shaped by Gio Ponti, ÉmileJacques Ruhlmann and Mies van der Rohe, to name a few, the interior specialist is fluent in diverse languages of design.

Wilson believes every residence should reflect a genuine sense of place, but authenticity can be interpretive. “The hallmark of a good designer is the ability to take a period or style and put your own touch on it,” he says, adding, “Whether it’s

Montecito, Nantucket or Miami, it should feel authentic, but the design must be yours.” Effective communication with clients, architects and artisans is a high priority for Wilson, who explains, “Our design approach at MWA is very conversational, and we’re not there to impose our aesthetics on the client.”

As one who conducts extensive research for every commission, Wilson reports, “I seek out vintage books documenting details of the style, immersing myself in that visual aesthetic.”

Rather than simply replicating historical genres, Wilson suggests MWA can be true to classical styles even while providing nuances that make

In a modern oceanfront home in Malibu, a television screen is concealed by three-dimensional panels from artist Alex Weinstein, while an iconic Damien Hirst draws the eye. A playful Ango silk cocoon floor lamp from Therien and copper repoussé end table by Robert Kuo accompany an MWA custom sofa in Glant fabric and antique rug from J. Iloulian. Photograph by Karyn Millet.

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OPPOSITE TOP The entryway of a sophisticated Manhattan pied-à-terre, a residence infused with classic 1930s New York aesthetics, showcases a Raymond Subes mirror above a console by Ingrid Donat, while a Ferdinand Parpan sculpture sits atop a high pedestal. In the background, a Venfield custom Sputnik chandelier hangs over an MWA-designed breakfast table. Photograph by Matt Walla.

them more contemporary. For a Hollywood Hills client with a beloved collection of midcentury modern furnishings, Wilson recounts, “Some pieces didn’t really work for the house, but we were able to use them as inspiration.” For example, a 1950s Billy Haines sofa was replaced by a more sumptuous adaptation that conveys the spirit of the original.

A classic 1930s New York aesthetic inspired Wilson’s efforts at a fashionable pied-à-terre in Manhattan, while Art Deco sensibilities brought authenticity to a residence in a prized Park Avenue pre-war structure. And in Malibu, Wilson created seductive modern spaces

consistent with the exterior architecture, contemporary art collection and oceanfront setting. In addition to the de rigueur Manhattan penthouses and Beverly Hills estates, MWA’s portfolio includes multiple units at The World, a cruise ship reimagined as a floating community of luxury residences.

Refreshingly, Darrell P. Wilson’s sophisticated approach takes into consideration comfort and functionality, rather than merely museum-worthy aesthetics. “It’s not about creating something that people are just going to look at, but something that’s going to be experienced,” he says. CH

ABOVE A guest room in a Wilson-authored pied-à-terre in New York features a vintage chair from the period, MWA custom bed upholstered in Zimmer + Rohde fabric, antique bedside table by De Coene Frères, and Robert Mapplethorpe photograph.Photography by Matt Walla.

MIDDLE LEFT In a Park Avenue pre-war building, an Art Deco-inspired living room includes a pair of Anne Hauck salon chairs, Paul Ferrante “Jeffrey” coffee table, Natasha Baradaran Dolce Far Niente lounge chair, and rug from Mansour.

The sofa is an MWA custom piece in Armani/ Casa “Luxembourg” fabric, while Richard Serra art hangs above the fireplace. Photograph by Karyn Millet.

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Gardens The wrap around deck and path to the east of the garden offer lovely ocean views from various vantage points. Along the path flowering beds with richly colored Achillea ‘Terra Cotta’, deep blue Salvias and Cranesbills, with touches of yellow Butterfly Weed and White Gaura ‘Whirling Butterflies’ contrast with the deep greens of a sheltering pine and clipped Escallonia shrubs.

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BELOW The dining area sits in a gravel clearing under the shade of a fragrant Mock Orange (Pittosporum undulatum).

Hydrangeas, ferns, and the white wands of Japanese Anemone in bloom enjoy the tree cover.

LANDSCAPE OF DREAMS LANDSCAPING HER FAMILY’S GARDEN on a sheltered hillside high above Stinson Beach, Patricia Benner has nurtured lush planting and an exquisite flower palette that evoke the Monet-style gardens of her childhood.

Today a tapestry of purple verbena, blue salvia, purple coneflower, pale mauve perovskia, pink Japanese anemone and palest pink achillea flourish beneath fragrant citrus trees. Sheltered by a low knoll, a pink magnolia tree and swathes of scented jasmine surround her quiet terrace.

“The garden evolved organically, part by design and part by chance,“ said Benner.

‘This is my on-going weekend project and was planted in sections, as my husband and I got to them. He, the irrigation master, and me, and a couple of local assistants, the planting labor,” noted Benner. Plants were added in as she snapped up finds from nearby nurseries. Unlike her meticulous planning for clients, nothing was planned or on paper.

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Overlooking Stinson Beach, Landscape Designer Patricia Benner Has Recreated The Beloved Gardens In New Jersey Designed By Her Mother

BY DIANE DORRANS SAEKS PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARION BRENNER

The hiking trails and meadows of Mt. Tam grace the views above the garden.

Fruiting Citrus, silvery Guava and a painterly mix of flower color and texture including silvery, spikey Artichoke, purple spires of Perovskia and energetic hues of yellow and red, enliven the foreground of the view. Pollinators abound in the carefully selected mix of plants.

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Gardens A seating area at the west side of the garden is a favorite spot for sunset views and to enjoy a host of California natives including dark green Ceanothus ‘Carmel Creeper’ and ‘Ray Hartman’, Myrica californica and Carpenteria californica.

These provide a lovely contrast with the soft light green of Peppermint Geranium (Pelargonium tomentosum) and Cranesbill Geraniums. Benner focuses on the colors and textures of greens to add to the visual interest of the planting composition.

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north,” Benner said. “It’s a charming, rugged coastal community with a very laid-back culture and a fundamental connection to nature and the elements. That’s why my planting is somewhat informal.“ The plant-specific irrigation system she set up allowed her to combine favorite California natives and drought tolerant plants with beloved cottage garden perennials she remembers from her youth. Gravel paths meander through the garden and widen to allow seating areas in natural shelter, where LEFT Birds at the bird bath along the path to the front gate welcome visitors to the garden.

The shaded path winds its way through rock edged flower beds abundant with bloom.

the family enjoys white water views of the ocean.

“I learned to garden from my mother, a landscape designer who practiced in suburban New Jersey,” said Benner. “From her, I gathered the finer points of planting and tending, and attuned my ear to gentle rhythms of the seasons.”

“The best landscape design offers a transformational experience, and my preference in dazzlingly sunny California has always been to highlight the cooling properties of verdant fronds and lush greens” said Benner.

“I also love cozy garden hideaways and soothing colors.

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Meyer lemon trees she planted now offer gentle shade for her terrace.

“As a landscape designer, I have never had the instinct to bend nature to my will but rather to create a naturalistic palette, like my mother’s,” said Benner. “My work emphasizes long-term, sustainable and sitespecific exterior design. I take a patient, holistic approach, informed by years of research, study, and generational insight. This has given me a hillside garden with pretty foliage and lovely flowers and evergreen trees that are handsome throughout the year. Our slow approach means it will retain its beauty and vigor many years into the future.” CH

“I learned to garden from my mother, a landscape designer who practiced in suburban New Jersey,” said Benner.

“From her, I gathered the finer points of planting and tending, and attuned my ear to gentle rhythms of the seasons.”

A harmonious mix of greens and color in the garden contrasts with the dense, dark greens of the forested slopes above the house. Benner creates a play of textures ranging from fine-textured, dainty Gaura ‘Whirling Butterflies’, to silvery, serrated Artichoke, to soft, dancing wands of Japanese Anemone.

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Architect Erik Peterson remade a Lido Isle abode opening up the floor plan and adding glazing to make the most of its waterfront locale. White-painted brick faces the living room fireplace and ties back to the finish on the exterior. To keep the focus on the view, the wife, who handled the interiors, made sure the furnishings were understated, both in silhouette and palette.

Island Rebirth

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AN ARIZONA COUPLE’S SEARCH

for a home in Newport Beach took two years and covered some serious ground—they looked at properties from Newport Coast to the Balboa Peninsula—before choosing a Lido Isle property facing the water. “The house was in a wonderful community and in nice condition, but there were certain elements we wanted to change,” notes the wife. “The biggest one was the first floor, which had a large wall down the middle separating the kitchen from the living area that impeded the full view.

We wanted to open that up.”

Fortunately, choosing the right architect for the job proved an altogether easier task: They turned to architect

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Erik Peterson, of PHX Architecture, whom they had first worked with some 18 years before to create their home in Paradise Valley, Arizona. Peterson worked closely with builder Patterson Custom Homes throughout the project.

As luck would have it, Peterson already had some projects in Southern California and was in the process of opening a studio in Los Angeles.

Peterson’s savvy approach transformed the house, all without adding a single extra inch of space. Outside, white-painted brick, black steel windows, and a striking metal roof give the structure a stylish, contemporary feel. Inside, the centerpiece is a new, curving stair, which climbs upward to

an enlarged skylight. “It’s the key sculptural element,” says the architect.

That feature and a floor-to-ceiling glass panel at the front door allow the sun to stream in and through the interior spaces. “A signature for us is natural light,” Peterson emphasizes. “On a long, thin lot, you have to figure out how to bring it in.” To give the clients the edge-to-edge glass at the back of the house and the more open floorplan they desired, “the look required lots of steel to massively reframe the space,” says the architect. To achieve the complex build, he relied on the team from Patterson Custom Homes.

The same white painted brick that clads some of the exterior was selected

OPPOSITE LEFT The clients avidly collected art for their new Lido Isle home and acquired pieces that reflect nature such as a Kim Cridler sculpture of a hare in the living room. For the Highland House lounge chairs, the client chose an easywearing Pindler linen.

OPPOSITE RIGHT In the dining room, a painting by David Kroll hangs above the fluted-front Hickory Chair sideboard finished in a crisp white.

The piece is topped with a Circa lamp, which the wife notes is as an important accessory as is the rest of the home’s decorative lighting.

BELOW As one of his major moves on the renovation, Peterson removed a wall separating the kitchen from the living area to give the home the open feel the clients craved.

A matte black faucet and large lanterns offer distinctive accents against the neutral palette.

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When she was working on the house, the wife knew she wanted to have a collection of Beverly Penn botanical specimens.

She hung the grouping above a Modern History console in the entry.

Nearby is a Levi Selway sculpture, which the couple commissioned to fit the space formed by the stair.

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Peterson enlarged an existing skylight to bring in more natural light, which illuminates the sculptural stair. He added a piece of glass to bounce the light. In the evening, the feature is backlit to create a dramatic moment.

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A slightly shiny finish on the primary suite’s ceiling contrasts with the rough-hewn beams there. Nailhead details define the Pindler fabric-covered Vanguard bed, while the trim on the Century bench bestows subtle pattern.

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Especially in spots that have water views, the wife kept things minimal and understated, so a Highland House lounge chair in the primary bedroom sports an understated Pindler windowpane check and a pillow in a neutral leaf pattern.

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for the interiors to underscore the connection between inside and out.

“There’s a modern touch, but a little Hamptons feel too, and it gives it texture,” says the architect. Wood flooring in a golden-blonde finish warms things up and allows sunlight to bounce off surfaces.

When it came to choosing other hard surfaces, Peterson and the wife, who trained in interior design and architecture, opted for materials like the elegant stone for shower walls and floor in the primary bath, which pairs with a metal-clad freestanding tub.

In the guest baths, simple tile on the shower walls contrasts with more eyecatching elements such as the plaidpattern floor tile in one.

The wife’s focus for the furnishings emphasizes a neutral palette and clean lines, but she notes, “really more of a transitional look that is comfortable.”

To that end, she covered generously scaled sofas and lounge chairs in the living room with easy-wearing linen.

For the dining room, a table with a traditional-leaning double pedestal base feels fresh thanks to a bright white finish, while the sideboard boasts

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a fluted front. “We didn’t want attention brought to the furniture,” she explains. “The focal points are the lighting, the artwork, and the view.”

For Peterson, this project was particularly special. “All of us have grown in the years since we did our first project.

Amy’s sophistication has grown, and my experience of architecture has changed,” the architect explains. “It’s easy when you have a piece of land and can do whatever, but when you’re faced with a challenge, it’s more special.

I think it’s the right timing for us to do a project like this.” CH

One of the biggest draws of the home was its location on the water. To capitalize on the site, there are plenty of spots to lounge and entertain and take in the happenings on the bay, including the Pavilions loungers on the dock.

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The Urban Electric Co.’s Thaddeus hanging fixture creates a geometric focal point in the foyer. A midcentury style bench with tapered legs upholstered in graphite velvet provides a place to pause.

The hardwood floors were refinished in a pale color throughout the home to highlight the original herringbone details. AVELAR acted as both architect and contractor on the project.

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A neoclassical style register grate from Jamb in a combination of polished steel and brass finish blends with traditional architecture and modern furnishings in the living room. Brier sourced the Londonbased company for all of the Victorian’s seven fireplaces.

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Design’s clients purchased a Gilded Age Victorian in Pacific Heights. The fourlevel residence required its original architectural details and finishes restored, including the period millwork, while incorporating modern elements.

Principal Lindsay Anyon Brier worked closely with the wife, who has an arts background, and her tech executive husband. Jewel tones and contemporary art now punctuate the elegantly restrained home.

Briar and Senior Designer Kristan Atkins Sana set the tone for the house at the outside entry with viridian and white floor tiles in a Moroccan zellij pattern. A large abstract expressionist painting infused with blues, greens, pink, and canary yellow by Uruguayan artist Vicky Barranguet greets visitors in the interior foyer. The space features a tray ceiling painted Benjamin Moore’s Boreal Forest in high gloss contrasting with the white trim and walls.

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The green notes continue in the grand salon-style living room, where a pair of streamlined tuxedo-backed tufted sofas upholstered in emerald velvet flank the neoclassical-styled fireplace. South African artist Frans Smit’s evocative painting ‘After Sargent, Portrait of Mrs. Joseph E Widener’ surmounts the mantle. A pair of antiqued beveled mirrors and three drawer chests in burl wood veneer with gold leaf hardware adds a glamorous touch. Briar and Sana anchored the room with a tone-on-tone Stark carpet. They illuminated it with a classic, circular semi-mount light fixture.

The adjacent library retains its authentic cabinetry, wainscotting, and molding. Twigs, archival wallpaper Pheasant, in a moody Marine colorway, and gray-green paint give the room a fin-de-siècle ambiance. A vintage peridot velvet Utrecht armchair provides a welcoming place to read. Anyon Interior Design chose a white shell

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to accentuate the interior architecture of the dining room. They installed a dark minimalist rectangular dining table from Altura paired with mid-century styled armchairs upholstered in black faux leather. A sculptural light fixture dances over the grouping.

In the kitchen and breakfast nook, the color palette is bright and sunlit, with pops of yellow and blue. Nomi’s outdoor fabric Rumba in a watery colorway upholsters the window banquette seat accessorized with a pillow in Martin Szell’s Old Blue Carnival linen.

Yellow spindle back dining chairs and an oval pedestal table with a white quartz top complete the assemblage. The design team chose an exotic lapis colored wallpaper and timeless Gio Ponti-style mirror for the powder room. Going upstairs, the homeowners retreat to the master suite, where pale tints evoke a Whistleresque symphony in white. CH

On the breakfast table, a collection of geometric sculptures designed by Amy Meier for Stone Yard add a whimsical touch. Anyon Atelier, Brier’s shop, carries the decorative objects made of durable GFRC material.

OPPOSITE LEFT Leaded glass cabinetry painted Benjamin Moore Arctic Gray in the kitchen showcases white china and clear glassware.

OPPOSITE RIGHT Anyon selected McGuire’s streamlined Swivel Counter Stools for casual dining with a walnut seat and stainless steel base.

ABOVE The gracious master suite includes a sitting room where a gray swirl lacquered resin occasional table from Anyon Atelier paired with a contemporary chair allows for a moment of reflection.

ABOVE Pale shades of white and gray dominate the master bedroom—a hand-tufted heathered wool rug with just the hint of blue anchors the space.

A pair of sleek sconces from The Urban Electric Co. with a mirrored milk glass inlay shimmers like exotic nacre in the jewel box powder room.

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Going upstairs, the homeowners retreat to the master suite, where pale tints evoke a Whistleresque symphony in white.

For the bed in the master suite, Brier chose a modern take on the four-poster with an edited version in washed oak wood and distressed white finish.

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ARCHITECT HORST NOPPENBERGER AND BUILDER MICHAEL REEVES OF CORBIN REEVES CONSTRUCTION CREATE THE DREAM HOME FOR A COLLECTOR TEXT HUNTER DROHOJOWSKA-PHILP | PHOTOGRAPHY DURSTON SAYLOR

A large painting by Abstract Expressionist Joan Mitchell anchors the great room where the expanded stairwell leads to the lower level.

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have the enjoyable challenge of finding or building the ideal place to appreciate it. Where can one relax and enjoy gazing at that rare abstract painting? One collector decided to build a residence in Los Angeles that would provide such sophisticated yet comfortable surroundings for their collection of paintings and sculptures.

Laguna architect Horst Noppenberger and contractor Michael Reeves of Corbin Reeves Construction worked together with the collector to create a roughly 10,000 square foot, two-level home that integrated modern art with contemporary living spaces.

The residence updates the airy, open approach defined by the mid-century modernism of Southern California.

The building took close to 12 years to complete. “It was the most technically complex house we’ve done in 32 years of business, says Reeves. “Every detail is bespoke: the cabinet finishes, light switches, even the doorbell.” The mill work was completed by a firm designing cabinetry since 1841, as well as a vendor in Europe, which also did the some of the handles.

The upper level of the house is living space while the lower is dedicated to the media room and guest quarters. Noppenberger designed a grand leather clad staircase some 20 feet wide for people to enter from the hillside facade of the house and transition easily between the two levels.

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OPPOSITE TOP Extensive plantings by landscape architects Olin contribute to the views and outdoor dining areas.

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Textured wall coverings and fabrics on the furnishings soften the interiors.

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“Every detail is bespoke: the cabinet finishes, light switches, even the doorbell,” says Reeves.

The mill work was completed by a firm designing cabinetry since 1841, as well as a vendor in Europe, which also did the some of the handles.

Interior corridors with rare wood finishes were designed to bring focus to works of art such as the painting by Sam Francis.

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To achieve the perfect result, vendors built full scale models of each room, had them completed by their craftsmen in Europe, then shipped them back to Los Angeles to be installed. The method is similar to that used for the interiors of yachts.

The house is defined by a 90-foot lap pool with an infinity edge that flows over an 18-foot black granite waterfall. This aids in the illusion of a being pedestal so the house seems to be floating. “That is an allusion to the pool at the original house and the way it picked up ambient reflections of the sky,” say Noppenberger.

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The impact is enhanced by hillside landscaping of mature trees and plantings which establish the feeling of a verdant retreat that is still close to urban action. The client specifically wanted the house built of the same Carrera Roman travertine marble blocks used at the Getty Center and had the Italian quarry reopened to acquire it. While the frame of the house is steel, Noppenberger had it finished in a durable brown Kynar 500 to blend more convincingly with the hillside.

Noppenberger worked with the collector to design the dramatic 50-foot cantilevered roof that extends from the great room over the terrace with a window that is 30-feet

A rare painting by Lucio Fontana echoes of the natural colors of Los Angeles. Chairs and tables are rounded like modern sculptures.

The oversized Cantilivered roof unifies the indoor/outdoor lifestyle around the lap pool.

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wide. The room overlooks the pool and the elevated view of the distant Pacific but it is engineered to disappear into a long slot in the floor for al fresco life in keeping with the city’s temperate climate.

Noppenberger arranged the interior spaces with 12-foot ceilings and clerestories to filter the light. “We tried to create long extended passages that would visually lead to a focal point for the art.” The client already owned works by many well-known artists and wanted to integrate them rather than arrange them on a single white wall.

The steel, stone and glass of the architecture is softened by cushioned furnishings in the neutral tones of sand and sky.

Casual chairs in the main room and leather dining chairs were selected for their biomorphic proportions and soothing textures.

Occasional tables are sculptural. The abundance of natural light is buffered by the rich wood paneling and wall coverings.

The collector was involved in the most minute decisions, seeking a welcoming home while showcasing some of his favorite pieces. “The collector wanted the house itself to be an art piece,” says Reeves. CH

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The sizeable outdoor sculpture by Isamu Noguchi is complemented

by Horst Noppenberger’s architectural style.

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Since the home seamlessly opens up to become one with nature, the furnishings were also selected to comingle perfectly as well. Bench from Baker and chairs are

by Hickory Chair with fabrics from Mark Alexander/York Street. The rug is by Caravan Rugs. Outdoor furniture by Gloster with fabrics by Christopher Farr Cloth.

Exotic, natural and handcrafted materials, such as banana bark, rosewood, alpaca boucle and hand-blown glass, were used throughout the house to create authenticity and interest. The chest is by Made Goods, the chair from Nathan Anthony with fabric by Jiun Ho. Pillow by James Harre.

THE FIRST TIME MAYA WILLIAMS speaks to clients about their home

design, she asks how they see themselves using the space, and how they want to feel within those walls.

The owner of the Lake Sherwood house she’d been tasked to design had a simple enough response. “He was looking to start a new chapter of his life,” said Williams, founder of Los Angeles-based Maya Williams Design. “He was getting ready to retire, and wanted to be in a house that felt like an escape.”

The 4,600 square foot contemporary house certainly offers that. Lake Sherwood is an idyllic community close to Westlake Village in Ventura County, a location that offers plentiful opportunities for enjoying the outdoors; the house is right on the lake, where the owner has a boat, can paddleboard, and has access to scenic nearby trails.

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The spaces were thoughtfully designed with minimal items to keep a clean calm feel throughout the house. Pieces include a Four Hands breakfast table with chairs by Brownstone using fabric by Elitas. Lighting from Hammerton Studio.

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Art advisors, Source Art, helped curate the art throughout the house. Dining room table is by Baker.

Centerpiece by Maya Williams Design.

“He’s very active and loves to entertain, and this house is really perfect for him,” said Williams.“As the unobstructed views and lake setting were the main selling point of the home, we tapped into the natural surroundings as our inspiration,” she said.

Creating the interiors on the new construction took about five months to complete. Williams said she wanted to focus on natural and organic furnishings that were textured, and wanted to ensure that every room in the five-bedroom home - which also has a gym - felt inviting.

“I wanted to give it a warm and contemporary look,” she said.

“It wasn’t going to look like a traditional lake house but I also did not want it to feel cold and impersonal. I wanted the client to feel like he could put his feet up, have a drink and watch the

game with friends and family. It had to be a livable home that could function for him.”

She filled the house with rich, warm colors - beautiful oranges and rusts, blues and greens, woven into neutrals.

“I always like a flow, and a color scheme that is consistent,” she said. I typically work with neutrals and layer in colors.

There was not a color that the client did not like, and he did not want every room to look the same.”

The attention to detail is telling; the client had been in the food industry and is an avid cook, so Williams helped create a contemporary chef’s kitchen with clean lines and top-of-theline cabinetry and appliances. But then she also customized a distinctive octagonal-shaped table, and seats that are covered with French linens.

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ABOVE The primary bedroom was designed to promote physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. The bed is by Vanguard, chairs by Lawson Fenning and lighting comes from Hudson Valley. Wallcovering by Omexco and Gloster’s furniture anchors the outdoor space.

A deep bathtub offering a spectacular view is part of Williams’ wellness signature. Stool is by Made Goods with rug by Patterson Flynn Martin.

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The house offers plentiful outdoor lounging areas for the owner’s friends and family.

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“Our holistic design incorporated a positive color palette and an exhilarating energy flow,” said Williams.

“This resulted in a happy harmonized home.”

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Similarly, the walls in the primary bedroom are covered with crushed stone.

“It’s a large space that could potentially feel cold, but the stunning crushed stone added texture and brings in that natural element, enveloping the room with a perfect amount of warmth,” she said. Some mid-century details were also incorporated here, such as an Eames chair and a coffee table inspired by the Brutalist period.

Elsewhere, striking art pieces - including a mixedmedia metal piece in the dining room - and touches like

a goat hair rug and a wine wall that can hold 700 bottles - elevate the home and make it feel especially curated.

Yet despite the sophistication, it also needed to be a place where the owner could host his children and grandchildren, with outdoor areas perfect for lounging and cheerfully-designed guest rooms with sleeper sofas, bean bags, and ottomans featuring plentiful storage.

“Our holistic design incorporated a positive color palette and an exhilarating energy flow,” said Williams.

“This resulted in a happy harmonized home.”

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Architect Nancy Scheinholtz and project manager Brian Patane for Mark Kelly Construction executed the designer’s vision for the terraced lot that was overgrown and unkept.

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interior designer Laura Blankstein of LOB Interiors took daily walks past a neglected, dated ranch-style house and always wondered what it would be like to purchase it and have the opportunity to transform it.

“It just didn’t fit in with the other homes in this beautiful Hillsborough neighborhood, and I just couldn’t stop thinking about it,” the designer says. So, when kismet kicked in and it became available, she jumped at the opportunity to purchase it and create a forever home for her family of five.

With more than a third of an acre of land, Blankstein was afforded the opportunity to create her 4,000 square-foot Mediterranean dream villa. “I describe it as

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Santa Barbara Spanish,” she says of the home’s fresh and modern aesthetic. “Even though it’s a new build, I still wanted it to feel authentic and fit in with the other Spanish-style homes in the neighborhood.”

Working as the designer and the client, Blankstein knew she was at an advantage time-wise. The project was completed in 14 months, an unheard-of time frame for such an endeavor. “I had a conceptual mood board for my dream home filled with things that I knew I would always want,” Blankstein says of the home that was meant to be. “The biggest part of the designerclient process is getting into the client’s head and providing that interpretation. That takes time and trust-building. I was able to skip that phase as I had a clear vision of the end result.”

That’s not to say that there wasn’t a bump or two.

Blankstein says, “From the viewpoint of a designer, your home is your business card, and I wanted that

A Christian Astugvieille side table sits below a print by South African multimedia artist Chris Slabber, in the family room.

The family room is filled with a mix of high and low furnishings from CB2, HD Buttercup, and 1stDibs. “We all love to sit here and wave at the neighbors that pass by,” says Blankstein.

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The dining room’s framed California flag was picked up on a whim at Santa Barbara’s The Well Summerland. The 17th-century Spanish console table and Midj Italy leather dining chairs add to the early California vibe.

The converted garage works as a grownup space for entertaining.

The bar’s custom-upholstered red velvet “Cleio” chairs are from Domingo Salotti via 1stDibs.

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“The biggest part of the designer-client process is getting into the client’s head and providing that interpretation.

That takes time and trust-building. I was able to skip that phase as I had a clear vision of the end result.”

-LAURA BLANKSTEIN OF LOB INTERIORS

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“I describe it as Santa Barbara Spanish,” she says of the home’s fresh and modern aesthetic. “Even though it’s a new build, I still wanted it to feel authentic and fit in with the other Spanish-style homes in the neighborhood.” wow factor. But, right before I placed all these big orders, I reconsidered and realized I needed a warm home where I could snuggle with my kids. I had to marry the two because I wanted the home to feel like it had always been this way.”

The footprint of the home was slightly altered with an additional 1,000 square feet added to the front with the vaulted ceiling family room, the

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entryway, a bedroom and powder room. In the back, a laundry/mudroom and office were added. The original garage, which is part of the terraced rear yard, was transformed into a dark, moody bar, perfect for adult entertaining. “With three kids (seven, five, and three) the entire home feels like a playroom. We wanted the bar to be a space where we could retreat to when the kids are asleep,” she says.

ABOVE The converted garage’s outdoor entertaining space provides ample room for lounging and cooking.

Hand-painted ceramic tiles here and in the front entrance are from Los Angeles’ ARTO.

In the primary bedroom, layers of natural textures provide a calm, soothing environment. The bouclé headboard was from the designer’s previous home.

The home’s color story originated with Martin Wittfooth’s “Incarnation” elephant painting that hangs in the living room. Similar colors continue in Logan Maxwell Hagege’s “Days at the Mesa” American art painting. BOTTOM RIGHT At first glance, the moody blue powder room is restrained with Chapman and Meyer sconces. American artist Danny Galieote’s “Peacemaker” from his “Femme Fatale” series adds a touch of whimsy.

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Redesigned by noted hospitality design firm Cole Martinez Curtis and Associates (CMCA), at the former site of Skylonda Lodge, Canyon Ranch Woodside’s 14 guest rooms and 24 standalone tree houses blend beautifully with the local landscape.

Large expansive windows reveal endless natural light, while metal accents, brass, and wood features add a decidedly contemporary touch. In the private tree houses, elevated on stilts, the seating areas face a rich forest canopy for a restful mountain atmosphere. According to Jill I. Cole, ISCH, Managing Principal of CMCA, “The concept of Canyon Ranch was the creation of an idyllic getaway where people can recharge and rejuvenate body, mind, and spirit in a warm and inviting natural environment.”

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Canyon Ranch Woodside’s common living spaces include a two-story room that invites guests to cozy up by the fireplace or perch on the wraparound decks.

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The stand-alone tree houses blend seamlessly with the local, redwood landscape.

The vision for the hospitality project–in collaboration with John Matthews Architects–was to turn the Skylonda Lodge property into a third Canyon Ranch retreat. The Woodside location was to be a prototype, as the developers planned to build more Canyon Ranch locations across the country. But this site is one-of-a-kind. “The property is so beautiful in the way it incorporates the outdoors and indoors,” Cole says. “The treehouses are literally up on stilts–you walk across a bridge to get to them, and then you’re really living in the trees up in the woods.”

Overall, the goal for this unique travel destination was to convey humanity’s relationship to nature and the tranquility it provides.

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Elevated on stilts, the private guest rooms face outward toward the forest canopy for full foliage concentration.

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ABOVE Included in the guest suite bathrooms are deep soaking tubs for the ultimate in relaxation and recovery.

Canyon Ranch Woodside amenities include a boutique spa and sauna featuring floral tile patterns and a metal-frame mosaic.

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