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101 Years of

KITCHEN INNOVATION Fueled by culinary curiosity and our burning need for both easy solutions and good aesthetics, kitchen design has come a long way since Elkay® started in 1920.

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1954

Elkay releases its dual-bowl sink dubbed the Hitchcock, a top-of-the-line washbasin made by hand in either German nickel and silver (for $700) or copper (for $900).

The first nonstick cookware came from France, when engineer Marc Grégoire tried adding Teflon to the skillet his wife used for eggs. T-fal pans are born.

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Inspired by the frothy drinks being whirred up for diner customers (egg creams, anyone?) in the ’20s, Fred Waring launches the aptly named Miracle Mixer so home cooks can make them too.

Tupperware, is introduced, and becomes a household name thanks to saleswoman Brownie Wise’s famous Tupperware parties.

House Beautiful names a lot of plastic decor— Flexichrome ﬂooring, curtains made from Koroseal ﬁlm, etc.—to a list of kitchen must-haves.

1967

1950s At a time when happy hour was more popular than ever, Elkay made it even more fabulous with its Cocktail Center, a blending, mixing, and washing station with a built-in sink. Frank Sinatra would deﬁnitely approve.

The promise of a nearly instant hot dinner? So high was the demand in 1960s America that when Iowa-based upstart Amana released its 110-volt countertop microwave, which cost $495 (some $4,000 today), it still sold like hotcakes.

1971 Chlorine, sediment, and unexpected scents are terrible houseguests—especially when they show up unannounced in your drinking water. Elkay came to the rescue with the “quick change” under-sink water purifier. The tagline? “Enjoy bottled-water quality.” No stockpile of Evian necessary.

1984 And to think that working from home this year felt novel. In our July 1984 issue, HB unveiled a kitchen with what was considered a very high-tech island, complete with a (then sleek, now clunky) blue screen computer and TV tucked right into the blond wood. How about a few rounds of Tetris or an episode of Murder, She Wrote during dinner prep? It was deﬁnitely the precursor to teenagers on their iPhones.

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2005 Megawatt chefs popularlize sous vide (French for “under vacuum”) cooking: immersion circulated water baths originally devised for science labs.

1986 In 1894, Boston restaurateur Joseph Lee—who grew up enslaved in South Carolina—invented and patented a breadmaker that kneaded dough. Nearly a century later, Matsushita Electric unveils a model that bakes it.

2021BEYOND Everyone from your great-granny to Jane Jetson would be gobsmacked by the technological wizardry available in kitchens these days. Voice-controlled ovens that send live-streamed video of your dinner to your phone? Fridges that alert you when you’re out of your pulp-free organic OJ? Call it the future perfect.

2016 Who says a sink has to be stainless steel or porcelain? Elkay’s quartz color sinks quickly become beloved by adventurous designers for their showstopping hues, including Maraschino , Bisque, and Mocha.

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Four designers talk organization solutions that improve your quality of life (and your mood).

Intimate and chic home bars, many of which are easy to incorporate, for major inspiration.

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LIT TLE LIVESAVERS

Cool stuff that will make your existing kitchen run more smoothly.

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ETERNAL DESIGN QUESTIONS

Timeless kitchens from our archives to inform your current decisions.

Business of Home explores how to tailor a kitchen layout to your habits.

A beautifully designed kitchen is just a series of well-chosen details. Here, the latest and the best.

How you can make your pantry absorb clutter and keep you organized.

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HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT EVERYTHING

What to know—and what to buy—before your next big (or little) kitchen remodel.

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28 Thinking Vertically A sky-high space with brilliant storage. 32 Getting Away A U.S. kitchen that feels like the English countryside. 38 Entertaining Everyone A restaurant-grade kitchen—poolside! 42 Opening Up A cleverly arranged galley that feels huge. 46 Spreading Out A trio of spaces for easy entertaining. 50 Finding a Flow A smart layout for an avid cook.

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101 Years of Kitchen Innovation Kitchen design has come a long way since Elkay started in 1920.

What’s Your Dream Happy Hour? With Signature Kitchen Suite’s new fridge-tofreezer drawers, you’ll always have a refreshing snack on hand.

At House Beautiful, our goal is to create an ever more dynamic, engaging magazine. In this issue, we continue a feature called Partnerships, a collaboration between the editorial team and select like-minded advertisers, to produce a unique reader experience.

RUGS: STUART TYSON. KITCHEN: HARIS KENJAR. ILLUSTRATION: CRISTINA SPANÓ.

A fresh and effortlessly versatile palette of eight sun-soaked paint colours, created by Kelly Wearstler and handcrafted by Farrow & Ball.

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A designer blends indoors and out at a landscaper’s Florida escape.

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Out-of-the-box thinking gives a cramped Tudor colorful new life.

The reno of a 1950s ranch turns out to be more meaningful than the architect imagined.

A design maestro works her magic on a home for a country music family.

BRIGHT YOUNG THING

A LIFE LINE

ON A HIGH NOTE

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Inside a budding architecture photographer’s first NYC apartment.

It’s not easy to make 12,000 square feet feel friendly and grounded.

A LIGHT IN THE DARKROOM

DOWN TO EARTH

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A clever shopping strategy protects all the investments in this art collector’s home.

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Everyone is mad about organizing right now. Editorial Director Joanna Saltz chats with four designers about finding solutions that actually improve your quality of life (and your mood).

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Byron Risdon @byronrisdon

Joanna Saltz: I have a theory that in times of chaos, people crave neatness, and that’s why we’ve gotten so into organizing lately. Have you noticed that? IN A KITCHEN BY BYRON RISDON, A COMBINATION OF SHELVES, CABINETS, AND WINE STORAGE ENSURES EVERYTHING HAS A PLACE.

Dee Murphy: Definitely. With more people at home over the past year, we all want to find a place for everything or else it

Custom Organizing Solutions for Every Room There’s no one-size-fits-all rule for good organizing; here are valuable tips for different parts of the home.

PANTRY:

“If you’re purging anyway, take the time to redo your pantry to make it work better.” —BYRON RISDON

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just keeps adding to the chaos. So whether it’s organizing drawers and doing the Marie Kondo edit or structuring spaces with custom storage, it’s about making it not feel like an absolute mess. For me, with my kids at home and desks in the dining room, we really needed to just rein it in. Purvi Padia: When kids aren’t out of the house as much, your home is also where they’re playing, learning, doing everything, and so there’s a lot more stuff.

perspective, people are using that space more than ever and realizing they need new equipment and tools. So that means organizing all that efficiently for cooking. Jo: Beyond the kitchen, where else are people organizing? Purvi: Well, rooms are being used multifunctionally now.

Jean Stoffer: From a kitchen

Jean Stoffer @jeanstofferdesign

MUDROOM: “Especially in climates that require a lot of outerwear, you need great storage for snowy boots, as well as hats, mittens, and any other gear—we even see people keeping grill equipment in mudrooms. A combination of open cubbies and closed storage, as in this mudroom I designed with California Closets, makes space for all the stuff.” —JEAN STOFFER

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People want the living room to be an office during the day and a living room at night, but they don’t want to spend hours transforming it from one to the other. Byron Risdon: The same goes for the home office. People are thinking, How can I keep my guest room but also use it as my office? And have a pretty background! I’ve literally had a client ask me to work on just the shelf behind his desk! Jo: At the end of the day, people want beautiful. How do you make sure your functional storage is still gorgeous? Jean: With our cabinet line, we’ve made several interior storage solutions that aren’t inexpensive but really do improve your quality of life. People love the angled lid storage racks so they don’t just have a stack of lids in a cabinet. Byron: I’m doing more built-ins than ever. The longer people are in their home, the more they realize how much they have that needs to be stored in a nice way.

Jo: So what are the biggest trends you’re seeing in organizing right now? Dee: Closets have always been a big deal, but I feel like now more than ever, people want to up the ante and go ahead and spend that money to really get them done. I built a shoe drawer for my own mudroom and I’ve had so many clients ask for that now, because no matter what, when we tried to do baskets, stuff ended up tumbling out and looking messy; so they’re asking for drawers they can stack shoes in and then close shut. Byron: I think the idea of purging is sparking a lot of these new projects; people are cleaning

Purvi: But if you need it right now, sometimes it’s about finding the pretty off-the-rack solutions too.

A DINING ROOM BY PURVI PADIA CAN ALSO SERVE AS AN OFFICE WITH SIDEBOARD STORAGE AND ARTWORK AS A ZOOM BACKGROUND.

and they realize, I should go ahead and work on this closet, or redo this pantry. Jean: Besides the mudroom, we’ve really seen an increase in the back, or secondary, kitchen. Purvi: With my clients, I’ve seen the shift in pantries. People have always wanted them to be functional, but in the past year it’s been more about beautiful pantries with everything in glass jars with labels on them. Jo: It’s almost like merchandis-

ing. I do think the connecting point is that it’s about making your family’s life more livable— whether it’s getting dressed in the morning or getting food out of your pantry, it’s a kind of self-care. Byron: Having an organized space, knowing where things are, and being able to access them—just making that easier for yourself really does impact your quality of life.

Dee Murphy @murphydeesign

GUEST ROOM: “Make use of every nook and cranny! This little jewel box in my guest bunk room needed to work as extra storage for me (compartments and a clothing rack) and as a place to both store items and provide a ‘drop zone’ for guests (drawers and vanity). I worked with California Closets to carve out every last inch of space and give each piece a place in this ‘not so walk-in’ closet.” —DEE MURPHY

LIVING ROOM:

“To create a room that can function in multiple ways, look for pieces that can easily transition—say, a coffee table that has a hidden spot underneath for schoolbooks.” —PURVI PADIA

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A Fresh Take How One Designer Is Reimagining Her Own Kitchen Celebrity Designer KESHA FRANKLIN talks what matters most for her vision—inspired by the latest appliances from MIELE .

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3 WORDS TO DESCRIBE KESHA’S VISION: COMMUNAL “The overall vision for my kitchen is for it to be a very special part of my home to gather with family and friends for some serious next-level entertaining, where food tastings are had, wines and spirits from around the world are experienced, and laughter is a requirement!” Miele’s MasterCool Wine Storage Unit helps to store Kesha's large collection of wines and spirits for bringing the family together—there's something for everyone. MODERN Franklin’s reimagination of the classic black/white duo is striking in this gorgeous contemporary kitchen. Miele’s sleek suite of appliances align harmoniously and complement the kitchen design, working with the metallic hues to amp up visual interest, and draw guests into this fresh space. LUXE “The Miele brand embodies high-level performance, luxury, and sustainability. These are important elements that are a must-have for me in my kitchen redesign—Miele’s design approach, attention to detail, and commitment to quality make for such a natural fit in my everyday life.” Visit MIELEUSA.COM for product advice and inspiration.

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A beautiful design without optimal function is like riding a bike with one pedal, if it’s unbalanced it will only get you but so far. Miele’s design and efficiency always ensures that the kitchen experience is a smooth ride! — KESHA FRANKLIN

ABOVE: Miele's Combi-Steam Oven, Island Cooktop and Hood allow for optimal ease and efficiency for preparing dinner. With an XL cavity, and intuitive features like MTouch, Kesha's kitchen achieves precision with every meal. TOP RIGHT: Miele’s Refrigerator and Freezer Column are Wi-Fi ready, ensuring optimal performance, efficiency and allows food to stay fresh 3x longer. TOP LEFT: Miele’s MasterCool Wine Storage Unit houses a customized shelving system with three cooling zones so that you can store multiple types of wine at different temperatures.

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SKIN INTERIOR DESIGN TURNED A MAISON JANSEN CABINET INTO A BAR BY PAINTING IT BLACK AND OPENING UP THE BACK FOR THIS ’60S-INSPIRED ROOM.

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everything from hard liquor to nonalcoholic beers, as people are still eschewing crowded bars for happy hours in the comfort of their own homes. Having a dedicated space for mixing and sipping all of a sudden feels essential. “We love the intimacy that a home bar creates in a room,” says Lauren Lozano Ziol of design ﬁrm SKIN. “They’re just so chic!” If you, too, need an excuse to stop drinking wine on your white sofa, take a look at these inspiring (and in many cases easy-to-incorporate) bars folks have added in their own homes. —Kelly Allen and Hadley Mendelsohn

Photograph by ANDREW MILLER

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Custom Storage This open loft space called for an exposed home bar instead of an entirely separate room, so designer Jae Joo added a bespoke corner unit to function as both a mixing station and a buffet for dinner parties.

Converted Closet For this Palm Beach living room, designer John Fondas turned a shallow closet into an out-of-the-way bar nook by removing the doors and building in cabinets. Tortoise wallpaper by Schumacher gives it a Caribbean feel.

Plumbed Wet Bar The prep sink and undercounter refrigerator drawers in this bar by designer Vani Sayeed allow for seamless serving and quick cleanup. Pull-out trays built into the cabinetry extend counter space in an instant.

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JAE JOO: NICK GLIMENAKIS. JOHN FONDAS: JAMES MERRELL.VANI SAYEED:JARED KUZIA. BETH SMITH: MIKE VAN TASSELL.

Mini Wine Shelves To hide the slanted ceiling of the stairwell below, designer Beth Diana Smith fashioned a wine holder that fits an ample supply in tiny square footage.

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Martine Arced Bar Cabinet by Marissa Brown, $9,293. stickley.com.

Slim Display High Street Homes utilized a narrow, ceiling-height brass shelving unit from the luxury custom fabricator Amuneal to connect this kitchen and bar, keeping them visually joined but functionally separated.

Sutter Wine Bar, $1,999. arhaus.com.

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Casual Lounge By simply adding a cocktail table and plush seating to this bar area, designer Nicole Hollis encourages anyone who enters to stop and stay awhile once they get their drink. (Psst: Counter stools aren’t always comfortable!)

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Vertex Bookcase Bar with hidden wineglass rack and pull-out tray, $1,199. crateandbarrel.com.

HIGH STREET HOMES: JEN MORLEY BURNER. NICOLE HOLLIS:DOUGLAS FRIEDMAN. PHILIP GORRIVAN: BRIAN DOBEN.

We aren’t all in a position to dedicate a whole closet to booze storage. Freestanding bars to the rescue!

Sustainable Solutions. Lasting Style. Transform your kitchen with the natural beauty and textures of sustainable solutions. From ceramic canisters to handwoven water hyacinth bins, discover storage that makes a big impact – just not on our planet – at containerstore.com.

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What’s Your Dream

HAPPY HOUR?

The best time for a pick-me-up is whenever the craving strikes. With Signature Kitchen Suite’s new fridge-to-freezer drawers, the first of their kind, you’ll always have a refreshing snack on hand. 1:00 PM: Teatime 8:00 PM: Sweet Treats

Skip the packaged sweets and make your own ice cream sandwiches by pressing a big, cold scoop between two fresh-from-the-pantry cookies. (Then eat immediately, before it melts!)

Cucumbers and spreadable cream cheese. Thinly sliced cold roast beef with grainy mustard. Readyto-serve fillings at just the right temperature make sandwich prep a cinch. Trim the crusts off, pile them on a cake stand, and pour tea. No toaster necessary.

Each drawer can be set to fridge or freezer temps as needed.

4:00 PM: Aperitifs

For a true happy hour situation, start by getting yourself a drink. Chilled Champagne in a frosty coupe? Don’t mind if you do. Peel a few shrimp ahead of time and they’ll be ready for you to reach in and snatch, turning your countertop into a bar and restaurant in record time.

DON’T SETTLE FOR JUST ONE! The two compartments in Signature Kitchen Suite’s Convertible Drawer Refrigerator/Freezer can be set independently to any temperature between -7ºF and 50ºF. So while one drawer keeps ice cream frozen just right, the other will keep cookies fresh longer. (Set them to whatever two temps your happy hour components require!) Ready for a change? Each drawer can recalibrate to a new temperature in under two hours. 22

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Oklahoma designer Kelsey Leigh McGregor used charcoal-gray Negresco granite on the backsplash and countertops of this kitchen so they would nearly disappear against the dark paint. Paint: After Midnight, Kelly-Moore Paints. Range: Frigidaire Professional. Art: vintage.

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A sky-high kitchen combines lofty views with the most brilliant storage solutions. By Nathalie Kirby 28

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Playing With Proportions The ceiling in this monochrome kitchen was initially meant to be blue, but designer Kelsey Leigh McGregor went with white at the last minute “to not make it feel cave-like.” Cabinet paint: After Midnight, Kelly-Moore Paints. Counter stools: Target. Pendants: Hudson Valley Lighting. Interior Designer KELSEY LEIGH DESIGN CO. Photographer E M I LY H A R T

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Leigh McGregor of Kelsey Leigh Design Co. calls her latest project, an English-inspired home nestled in the woodsy neighborhood of Cottage Grove in Edmond, Oklahoma. Built as a spec house by her husband, Scott McGregor, of McGregor Homes, the house is situated on a sloping lot adjacent to a densely wooded area. As a result, the ﬁrst ﬂoor sits above the tree line. It was for this reason that the couple decided to place the kitchen at the very back of the house. “I just thought it would bring so much peace and tranquility to be able to look at the trees while standing at your sink,” Kelsey says.

“It would be a moment in your day.” To maximize the relatively small space, Kelsey designed clever efficiencies: tall cabinetry with a hidden appliance garage to keep clutter tucked away, a concealed microwave built into the island, and glass dishware displays to alleviate visual bulk. Dark blue cabinetry distinguishes it in the open ﬂoor plan. “It’s tiny,” admits the designer, “but it doesn’t feel tiny.”

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To balance out the considerable natural light that pours in through the home’s large windows, Kelsey opted for an allover inky blue. “We aimed to make it feel as mighty and as warm as we could,” she says. Paint: After Midnight, Kelly-Moore Paints.

A window-like mirror was added in the adjacent dining area to reflect and bounce around the natural light. Light fixtures: Circa Lighting. Sconce: Troy Lighting. Chairs: Pottery Barn. Bench: custom, in ecru duck cloth. Table: vintage.

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Getting AWAY Smack in the middle of San Francisco is a kitchen that looks like it was built in the English countryside. By Amanda Sims Clifford

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THE PURELY DECORATIVE BEAMS CAME FROM A NEARBY SALVAGE YARD.

Authentic Accents Drawer pulls, salvaged from an 18th-century apothecary, bear the names of items they once organized (“One says nipple,” laughs Berkeley, California-based designer Lynn Kloythanomsup). Overhead, schoolhouse lights on dimmers can be turned up for dinner prep or down to make things moodier for guests. Lights: Original BTC (above sink) and Lucent Lampworks (overheads). Floor: painted by Caroline Lizarraga. Island: 20th-century Swedish butcher block, 1stDibs. Interior Designer L ANDED INTERIORS & HOMES Photographer HARIS KENJAR

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An artist friend of homeowner Michelle L. Morby’s, Jonathan Anzalone, crafted the combo drying rack and shelf from a piece of reclaimed maple. The inspiration? “I actually showed him pictures of Downton Abbey,” Morby says. Range: BlueStar.

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living in a country house in the middle of England.” Emphasis on feel. Michelle L. Morby—painter, photographer, PBS enthusiast—was actually plotting a rebirth of the tiny kitchen in her house in San Francisco. An enclosed sunroom off the back was ripped out to make space (the former kitchen, one room away, was converted to a hidden powder room to make good on the plumbing). Designer Lynn Kloythanomsup of Landed Interiors & Homes sourced countless period-perfect details to make the fantasy a reality. And the house cooperated. “It’s an Arts and Crafts house from 1914,” Kloythanomsup explains. “It is already kind of a casual language, so it was just about how to make it more country.” A

Paned Windows “Originally I was like, ‘Oh, let’s go for black,’ ” Morby recalls. “And Lynn was like, ‘If we do blue, it’s going to warm it up!’ And the color is perfect.” Windows: Pella, in Railings, Farrow & Ball. Fittings and apron sink: Waterworks.

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potpourri of materials invoke the “ramshackle” vibe requested by Morby but still feel classy and lasting: painted wood ﬂoors, inset cabinetry, exposed brick, nickel ﬁxtures, and Calacatta marble that ends in an elegant offset Dupont edge. An antique Swedish butcher block on casters was rolled in for use exactly as its maker intended. While not huge, the kitchen is meant to be perpetually teeming with food—and guests. “She’s having friends over and cooking all the time,” says Kloythanomsup. “She loves having an artist’s salon.”

Pantry Hall Hardwood floors painted checkerboard white link the two spaces to keep them feeling continuous. Wallpaper: William Morris, Shears & Window. Pendant: Barry Dixon for Arteriors (discontinued). Chair: vintage, through Elsie Green.

Allover Florals A William Morris wallpaper perfectly syncs with the Arts and Crafts roots of the home.

Hallway Fridge Popping the Sub-Zero out into the hallway freed up precious square footage in the kitchen.

Murphy Door What appears to be a bookcase is actually the bathroom door. TURN THE PAGE TO SEE INSIDE.

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Secret Bathroom “Coming back to PBS here, huge theme, I watched a lot of period piece murder mysteries and I knew I wanted a secret door,” says Morby. Lighting: Nickey Kehoe. Mirror: custom, TukiTukDesign, Etsy. Wallcovering: Lindsay P. Butterfield, Trustworth Studios. Bookcase door: Murphy Door. Sink: Signature Hardware. Faucet: Rejuvenation.

Walk-in Pantry Spices, dishware, and even a selection of wines are on display just steps from the main kitchen.

Brick Veneer For the walls the designer chose a classic red brick, but since it was just for looks, went faux. “It’s like a thin brick tile,” she explains.

Smart Drawers “I was like, Why do I have to have those stupid separators in the drawer?,” Morby says. “I hate those things.” So Kloythanomsup used restaurant-style cans for easy access to each utensil. Cabinetry: custom, Landed Interiors & Homes, fabricated by California Interior. 36

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Breakfast Perch Keeping the fridge out of the kitchen left just enough room for a small bench seat and table. Fabric: Ticking Stripe, Perennials. Table: 1920s French, 1stDibs. Painting: Fierce Horse, Fierce Horse by Faye Moorhouse. Sconces: EB Studios, 1stDibs.

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Entertaining EVERYONE How to get the grandkids to come over more often? Open a restaurant-grade kitchen by your pool. By Kaitlin Menza

Going Gray A cool Caesarstone countertop along the perimeter of this Long Island, New York, kitchen by Workshop/APD echoes concrete surfaces near the pool, and will weather anything the owners’ grandkids throw at it. Counter stools: Hem. Paint: Ammonite, Farrow & Ball. Lights: WAC Lighting (cans) and Hennepin Made (pendants). Faucet: Dornbracht. Hood: RangeCraft. Fridge: Sub-Zero. Tile: Fireclay Tile. Interior Designer W O R K S H O P/A P D Photographer D O N N A D O TA N Producer ROBERT RUFINO

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material the way people talk about the hand of a fabric,” the designer says. The gray

marble has “so much energy in it,” while the navy subway tile is glazed in a way that lends luster and depth: “It doesn’t feel too machined. It’s got a little bit of texture.” Grandkids might have been the inspiration, but now, says Berman, the couple “lives by” the pool—and uses this kitchen exclusively during the summer months. 40

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‘going to camp,’ ” says Matt Berman, the cofounder of New York City–based design ﬁrm Workshop/APD, of his clients’ new poolhouse at their Long Island home. “They wanted to create a place where their kids and their grandkids would want to come all summer, like, ‘Let’s go to grandma and grandpa’s. We have fun there!’ ” To turn the property into party central, Berman and his team dreamed up an open-air poolhouse featuring a modern kitchen and ample space to lounge and play games. Bifold windows that separate the outdoor bar and cooking area can be drawn completely open, so damp kiddos can pad up for a snack and cold drink. While the palette is dominated by marine blues, the kitchen materials skew organic. “We talk about the ‘hand’ of a

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Warm Surfaces “Ceilings are often the forgotten plane,” says Berman. His team placed wide panels of white oak along the ceilings, then punctuated them with slim black canister lights over task areas. Sofa and coffee table: custom, Workshop/APD, fabricated by Naula. Wallcovering: Calico.

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With the windows folded open, adults can keep an eye on swimming kids—and easily pass through snacks. Drinks are sunk into a slim trough cut into the countertop and stocked with ice. Pendants: Lightology. Chairs: Janus et Cie. Hardware: Rocky Mountain Hardware.

“Upper cabinets make a kitchen look like a kitchen,” Berman laments. “They always feel heavy to me.” Readily available plates and glasses are more convenient for guests. Tile: Fireclay Tile. Cabinets: custom, Duffner & Voight, in Ammonite, Farrow & Ball. Flooring: custom-cut cleft bluestone tiles.

Uncluttered Dishes Berman says simple glass wine and drinking glasses “will always look good” on open shelves.

Mini Backsplash Extending the countertop just a few inches up the wall corrals spills but lets the tile shine.

Modern Paneling Overlay cabinet doors in beadboard “give it a little bit of that beachy, casual vibe,” says Berman.

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Brilliant swaps—and some strong color choices—made this galley kitchen feel huge. By Lindsey Ramsey 42

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Bold Moves Clients who were up for anything allowed the team from Philadelphia-based Ferrarini & Co. to double down on stylish selections, like cabinets in Farrow & Ball Off-Black, which bounces a surprising amount of light around the room. Lights: Troy Lighting. Rug: Rugs.com. Wall paint: Ethereal White, Sherwin-Williams. Interior Designer FERR ARINI & CO. Photographer PAU L S . B A RT H O LO M E W

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Coffee Station An antique mirror backsplash adds just enough visual interest to a long stretch of counter dedicated to coffee making. “It’s my favorite part of the kitchen,” says Michelle, one of the homeowners. Cabinets: Kahle’s Kitchens. Espresso machine: Breville. Coffee machine: Cuisinart. Hardware: Top Knobs.

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after wall after wall,” says Donna Ferrarini, interior designer at Ferrarini & Co., of the ground floor in a client’s home in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Desperate to make the kitchen, especially, feel open without expanding the footprint, the owners called on Donna and her son, Matthew Ferrarini, the firm’s principal designer. They removed the wall between the kitchen and the dining room and swapped an off-center door to the garden with windowed French doors that have screens to let in more light, greenery, and air. Upper cabinets were demo’d to make the area feel < as spacious as possible. And in lieu of an island, ESPR ESSO Matthew designed a tall pantry cabinet that hides M ACHINE the microwave, food, and even a broom and vacuum. The team pitched a moody, industrial look for COFFEEthe finishes, and the owners went all in. “This isn’t a < M A KER Manhattan condo—it’s the suburbs of Philly,” < FRIDGE Matthew says. “They allowed us to step outside the DISH WA SHER norm, and do really unique things.” Black cabinetry, Edison lights, titanium granite counters, and painted < CUSTOM brick veneer walls lend authenticity. “It looks like the PA NTRY original brick, doesn’t it?” asks Donna. “It’s lumpy and bumpy and seems like it’s a hundred years old.” <

To offset dark cabinets and counters, the team wanted the white brick walls to shine through. Enter custom steel-and-wood open shelving. Faucet: Brizo. Brick veneer: Avalon Flooring (discontinued).

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Better Beams Matthew added a few faux ceiling beams next to a structural one, and clad them all in the same wood veneer so they’d match. “We dressed them up!” he says. Hood: Zline. Range: GE Café Series.

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Versatility and Style in the Kitchen A chic breakfast nook that works for the whole family This contemporary new-build in Hinsdale, Illinois — a charming Chicago suburb with small town roots, a walkable downtown and a brand new Circa Lighting showroom opening soon — was designed with family in mind. “When you can envision how a family might operate in the space, you’ll be able to build a better home,” says Julie Laux, owner of the Hinsdale-based construction and design ﬁrm, J. Jordan Homes, who incorporated stylish multipurpose family spaces like this sophisticated breakfast nook (pictured right) into the home’s design. With grown-up appeal and kid-friendly functionality, the clean-lined breakfast nook gets a dose of glam from Kelly Wearstler’s show-stopping Strada Oval Chandelier.

Photo Credit: Cynthia Lynn Photography BUILDER’S HIGHLIGHTS Julie and her team at J. Jordan Homes pulled double duty on this modern Hinsdale home, running point on both construction and design. Here, she shares her tips and tricks for nailing multipurpose family spaces like this elegant breakfast nook. 1 CONSIDER FUNCTION

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Spreading OUT A trio of spaces—main kitchen, servery, and china pantry—allow this Nova Scotia family to entertain with ease. By Hadley Keller

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A Familiar Shade The cabinetry in this seaside Nova Scotia home was painted a custom color to match the powder-blue AGA range. “There are a lot of neutrals, so it doesn’t overwhelm,” designer Philip Mitchell explains. Cabinetry: custom, Bellini. Stools: Iatesta Studio. Pot rack: Ann-Morris. Tile and hardware: Waterworks. Interior Designer PHILIP MITCHELL DESIGN INC. Photographer ANNIE SCHLECHTER

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Since the owners are frequent entertainers, a combination of open and closed cabinetry houses all their serving ware. Sink, faucet, and hardware: Waterworks. Plates: Cynthia Findlay Fine Jewellery & Antiques.

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something to look like it’s always been there,” says Philip Mitchell of the brand-new kitchen he designed for a Nova Scotia home. Mitchell set about “creating immediate history” by adding traditional elements with old-world craftsmanship: The floors are reclaimed antique wood, while cabinets were completely hand-built and painted. “We wanted everything to read as being touched by hand,” says the designer. Despite the specific style directive, the kitchen is meant to be used. A showstopping brass pot rack provides easy access to well-loved pans; surfaces are ultradurable; and “every drawer is divided to hold something specific, whether it’s utensils or spices,” Mitchell says. Even the counter stools, he points out, “are soft and pretty, but practical” with their distressed finish. “It’s not a pretend kitchen,” the designer explains. “ ‘If something gets

nicked or chipped or scratched,’ the clients said, ‘we don’t care.’ ”

A secondary kitchen with wall ovens and a china pantry, meanwhile, kick into use during parties. “They love their AGA,” says Mitchell, referring to the iconic castiron range that gives the main kitchen its exceedingly English look, “but sometimes you have to cook a turkey!”

Servery Behind the main kitchen, this secondary cook space offers larger ovens, a bonus cooktop, and even a dishwasher (one of four!) hidden to the left of the sink. Ovens and cooktop: Wolf. Sink: Waterworks. Shade: Cowtan & Tout Taj fabric, with Samuel & Sons trim. 48

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Unlacquered Brass The hood by Bellini will patinate over time.

Allover Tile Subway tile on all the walls and up to the ceiling makes for easy cleanup.

Butcher Block An extra-thick topper turns the island into an extra-large cutting board.

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A Major Change “My clients lived with a kitchen that didn’t work for 10 years,” says designer Nicole White. Rethinking the layout to facilitate both cooking and entertaining changed everything. Faucet: Brizo. Pot filler: Delta. Backsplash: TileBar. Pendants: Hudson Valley Lighting. Stools: Sunpan. Interior Designer NICOLE WHITE DESIGNS INTERIORS Photographer DAN CUTRONA

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A brand-new kitchen layout brings order to the Florida home of an avid cook and his wife. By Carisha Swanson

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Team Effort “In this case, the husband is the main cook and was solely interested in function,” White explains. “He chose the ILVE range, while his wife focused on the finishes.”

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The husband requested this two-drawer Fisher & Paykel model so he can run a load of dishes while filling the second unit as he cooks. Hardware: Sietto.

By placing this Avallon beverage fridge (purchased through Ferguson) near the pool area, guests can pop in for a cold one without crowding the cook.

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Nicole White found when she made a house call to a desperate client in Davie, Florida, complaining of a kitchen layout that “made no sense” for her and her husband, who loves to cook. “There was a pass-through from the kitchen to the TV room. Then there was a fridge on a wall that stopped 24-inches short of the ceiling,” White recalls. “It was just weird!” The solution came to her immediately: Lose the half wall so the wife could hang out with her husband while he cooked. Then replace ceramic tile ﬂoors with porcelain tile—made to look like chevron wood planks—from Floor & Decor. (The pool is steps away, so real wood wasn’t a practical option.) Opposite the TV room, a new appliance center now houses the fridge, a coffee cabinet, and a gleaming black-and-brass ILVE stove. “I said, ‘Listen. You’re a cook. Why don’t we make the range the star?’ ” White recalls. “He said, ‘Great. This is the one I love. You guys choose the color.’ ” Black and white cabinets, gray tile, and Lucite hardware contribute to a scheme that feels both modern and inviting. “I like to balance things,” White explains. “I always say there can’t be too many stars in the show.”

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Invisible Grout Black grout “disappears into the background” of this backsplash tile by TileBar. “Pay attention to grout. The wrong color can ruin the entire design!” says White. Hood: Hoodsly. Espresso machine: Breville.

Coffee Cabinet Glass and ceramic mugs and an espresso machine are hidden inside stove-side doors.

Extra-Large Tile White chose 6" × 10" tiles for a seamless look.

Shallow Depth Leaving space in front of an appliance garage makes prep and cleaning less of a hassle.

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No reno budget? No worries. Add one of these clever gadgets to your existing kitchen to make it feel like new. By Carisha Swanson

At-Home Barista Preset the entire family’s morning beverages on the De’Longhi Dinamica Plus, then just press a button when you’re ready for your order. $1,500. williams-sonoma.com.

Freshness Extender Removable vented baskets in the GreenSaver Herb and Produce Keepers pair with carbon filters to trap gases, promote airflow, and prolong the life of your fresh groceries. From $12. oxo.com.

Ultrasharp Peeler A detachable brush on the Swiss Easy Clean Peeler makes cleaning its carbon steel blade a breeze. $7. kuhnrikonshop.com.

The Everything Pan The 14" Hybrid Pan, made from a combo of even-heating stainless steel and nonstick, works on all cooktops—including induction. $190. hexclad.com.

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Add a bright vibe to your daily food prep—and tabletop—with this colorful Pakkawood Utensil Set by Island Bamboo. $35 to $50. amazon.com.

The Fife Globe Pendant is great for a kitchen island or breakfast nook. Here in Bookish Red accents, one of 10 new Signature Colors. As shown, $2,882. urbanelectric.com.

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Streamlined Knife Set After the success of the Always Pan—the nonstick that went nuts on social media—Our Place made the Fully Prepped Bundle: ergonomic serrated, chef, and paring knives with a walnut cutting board. $230. fromourplace.com.

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Store, carry, and serve in this Brabantia Nic Bread Box, which smartly has a bamboo serving tray built right into the lid. $65. bedbathandbeyond.com.

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This set by ENSEMBL has two saucepans, a steamer, stockpot, braiser, fry pan, lids, and removable handles: All fit in a single drawer. $1,029. getensembl.com.

Use the dehydrator on the Chefman Multifunctional Air Fryer to turn overflow from the farmers’ market into grab-and-go snacks. $120. amazon.com.

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Green Dish Care Created with the environment in mind, the KIND Collection is made of recycled materials and has replaceable bristle heads. $6 each. casabella.com.

Longing for more prep space? The Koreen Extendable Kitchen Island Table has a marble top, tons of storage, and a pull-out tabletop. $3,699. kathykuohome.com.

Fresh Water Designed for quick and easy installation next to any tap, the Aquamega 200c delivers cold or ambient filtered water with a touch. $499. cowaymega.com.

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Baking Necessities After doing a survey of home bakers, Food52 created the Five Two Ultimate Baking Tool Set with a large and small offset spatula, pastry brush, and bench scraper. $49. food52.com.

Space Saver Easily convert this multipurpose Kitchen Central 3-in-1 small appliance from an 8-cup food processor to a 40-ounce blender and finally to a powerful juice extractor. $150. cuisinart.com.

Artisanal Bowls This set of three Blown Glass Mixing Bowls designed by Bowglass Works makes whipping up morning pancakes look good. $295. hawkinsnewyork.com.

Artistic Boards Short Stack Love your cast-iron cookware but short on space? The Staub Stackable four-piece set has a cocotte, a braiser, and a grill pan with lid, making it the perfect addition to any cook’s kitchen. From $580. williams-sonoma.com.

Design blogger and entrepreneur Colette Shelton of COCOCOZY teamed up with European brand etúHOME to create a limited edition of stunning Serving Boards. From $169. etuhome.com.

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Countertop Ice Producing one pound of ice per hour, the newest version of the Opal 2.0 Nugget Ice Maker has built-in Wi-Fi to monitor and schedule fresh ice. $600. geappliances.com.

Automatic Composter Reduce food waste, mess, and odor with the FoodCycler, an automatic composter that breaks down food to a tenth of its original volume in just a few hours. $400. vitamix.com.

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Modern Ceramics Elevate your countertop with the Dough Centerpiece, part of a larger collection by ceramicist Faye Toogood. $270. marchsf.com.

FOOD52: ROCKY LUTEN. ILLUSTRATION: ROB WILSON.

With a swipe of the hand the Sensor Can will lift its lid, allowing you to easily dispose of kitchen waste. As shown, $150. simplehuman.com.

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Finishing Touches Bring Your Kitchen to Life, One Color At a Time

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As the universal meeting place, kitchens should evoke your personality. Beyond the functional layout, the transformational power of color has the ability to make any design statement. Seriously, your kitchen doesn’t have to be white!

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From the walls and backsplash to the art and accessories— adding color is the best way to change things up in your space. No renovation, no construction, just complementary statements in a color range that creates a cohesive space.

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Enter the Sherwin-Williams ColorSnap® Color ID quiz, with eight exclusive color palettes thoughtfully curated to reflect your unique personality. Let this quiz guide you in curating a beautiful and functional space that reflects you. What’s your Color ID? Head to swcolorID.com to take the quiz and ﬁnd the palette that’s uniquely you.

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Add dimension and fun to a traditionally functional room. Using color on your island or hood encourages style discovery and confidence.

Use a splash of color in the form of accent pillows, decorative vases, or lighting accessories that liven up the space—in a completely unexpected way.

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HOW TO CHOOSE THE

Right Everything In-house kitchen expert and HB Market Director Carisha Swanson walks us through what to know—and what to buy—before you remodel your kitchen.

KITCHEN ICON: GETTY IMAGES.

Push-to-open cabinets in Querkus (vintage oak) veneer paneling give this Los Angeles kitchen by design firm A1000xBetter a streamlined feel.

Photograph by ALEX ZAROUR

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WATER AND ICE DISPENSERS EXTERNAL The most convenient option, a dispenser on the outside of a fridge, eliminates the need to open the door for an ice-filled glass of water. But the mechanisms for these can take up a good amount of space, so check inside before buying to be sure there’s enough room for your groceries.

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The lower right quadrant of Dacor’s new model is a FlexZone with five temperature settings. And above, a “door-in-door” compartment houses a built-in jug that autofills with water, while the freezer below makes two types of ice.

New-to-the-U.S. appliance brand Beko is introducing its latest preservation technology: EverFresh with Active Fresh Blue Light, which promises to keep fruits and vegetables fresh for 30 days.

With a capacity of 27 cubic feet, this side-by-side LG fridge and freezer combo can hold a lot of groceries. The Instaview panel at right lights up with a knock, showing you what you need to restock without letting out all the cold air.

36" Counter Depth French Door Refrigerator with Dual Reveal Doors, available this fall. dacor.com.

36" French Three-Door Stainless Steel Refrigerator. $2,399. beko.com.

Side-by-Side InstaView Refrigerator with Craft Ice, from $1,999. lg.com/us.

How to Make It Look Built-in Purchasing the correct model is critical! Typically under 30-inches deep, counter-depth refrigerators are designed to, you guessed it, match the depth of your countertop for a seamless look. (Measure twice, buy once, to be sure it actually does!) Newer models can be customized: The 4-Door BESPOKE Flex Zone Refrigerator from Samsung has eight glass panel fronts that can be changed to go with your decor.

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INTERNAL Prized largely for aesthetics, water filters hidden inside the fridge also take up less space than external ones. Some require holding a button and a glass to start the flow, while others work with a more simplified push lever. Note: If you go this route, you’ll be scooping your ice from the freezer. FREESTANDING If you really love ice, make room for an additional countertop or built-in ice maker, like the one from Ice-O-Matic that can make up to 22 pounds of nugget ice a day. (No room? The Bosch QuickIcePro System, available on its 500 series refrigerators and up, makes up to 12 pounds or 40 glasses worth of ice per day!)

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No bedroom is complete without… Cozy bedding, the perfect set of pj’s, and mood lighting. What helps you sleep better? I love tweaking the design of my space to foster sleep and comfort. Also, a calming spritz of rose water on my face!

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What are some easy ways to make a bedroom more inviting? Start with a neutral base, then add color and build depth with patterned accessories. What’s a quick way to refresh a bedroom? A comforter or sheets in a fun color can make your bed look and feel like new! Try modern embroidery, watercolor washes, or contrast detailing– my current design obsessions.

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Which Gadgets Do You Need? The answer lies in how—and what— you like to cook.

GRIDDLE/FLAT TOP An easy way to get bacon, eggs, and pancakes on the table fast—without dirtying any additional cookware.

INDUCTION COOKTOP A magnetic field heats just the pot you’re cooking with, bringing water to a roaring boil in under two minutes.

BUILT-IN SOUS VIDE Hooked on this method of cooking vacuum-sealed food in a water bath? Signature Kitchen Suite offers the feature built in to its cooktops.

CONVECTIONSTEAM OVEN The benefits of having both? The best roast chicken of your life: juicy from the steam and crispy from the quick-moving heat.

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Features reverse gas grates for wok cooking. 48" Dual-Fuel Professional Range with four burners, grill, and griddle. From $14,000. monogram.com.

Customize with any design you love. By Design 48" Platinum Range with an extra-large convection oven. $16,890. blue star.com.

A touch screen gives guided cooking instructions. 48" Professional Range Dual Fuel Range with five burners and an oversize griddle. $10,499. fisherpaykel.com/us.

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CONVECTION OVEN With a fan to circulate hot air, it can cook food up to 25 percent faster than a standard oven.

WARMING DRAWER For busy families or entertaining aficionados, this little add-on keeps food hot for meal time. No microwave reheating required.

Available in white, stainless, or black, and with four hardware finish options. Café 48" Smart Dual-Fuel Range with six burners and a griddle. $11,499. cafeappliances.com.

EXTRA BURNERS A 48" range can have up to eight gas burners, but most people opt for four burners in combo with other cooktop features.

Choosing a Good Hood Options range from fully integrated (off the shelf, designed to be attractive) to inserts like the ones from Zephyr that designers can customize. Most important? Good ventilation! Your hood needs to move smoke and odor from indoors to out.

This Triple Speed Oven does it all. With a speed oven, convection oven, and warming drawer, it’s an ideal accompaniment to a rangetop. $9,199. thermador.com.

IN DEFENSE OF WALL OVENS

DESIGN BY MINDY LAVEN

A Better Electric Option every manufacturer has a model for every price point. Induction cooktops are safer, faster, and offer more precise cooking than standard electric models. In order to activate the “burners,” an induction-friendly pot or pan has to be placed on it (and

these days most cookware, from nonstick to stainless steel and cast iron, is made to work on induction). Since the connection is magnetic, no excess heat escapes— versus with gas cooking—so the pan heats up quickly and distributes heat evenly.

Perception: Wall ovens are a waste of space. Reality: Installing wall ovens allows you to skip the full range and just get a cooktop, freeing up those precious lower cabinets for extra storage underneath. Plus, wall ovens are easier on your back—no more bending down to pull heavy pots and pans out of a range. Just add one, or get two of the same model, or top a single oven with a built-in coffeemaker, steam oven, speed-cook oven, or a microwave.

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Primed to blend in with your cabinetry. PowerSteam PanelReady Dishwasher. $1,599. signaturekitchensuite.com/us.

THREE THINGS TO CONSIDER SOUND: In an open floor plan or small home, noise carries freely from the kitchen. Look for a lowdecible dishwasher so you can actually hear your family’s conversation (or watch TV without blasting the speakers) after dinner. Newer models have a screen that tells you they’re washing, because they’re so quiet you can’t tell. CLEANING: For obvious reasons, it’s frustrating when “clean” dishes aren’t fully cleaned. Dishwashers that have full-body sprayers can reach every inch of the drum. Read the manual to see how to properly position your dishes and cookware in the racks for optimal results—and use the recommended detergent! DRYING: Manually towel drying your dishes after you take them out of the dishwasher means it’s not doing its job. Look for additional drying boosters—located on the keypad—that push out more heat to guarantee spotless dinnerware that doesn’t require an extra toweling step.

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Parisian colors curated by Next Wave designer MA Allen. Fall Edit Classic Dishwasher in Carmine Red. $2,720. bigchill.com.

The 44 dBA Dishwasher with a FreeFlex Third Rack fits 6" glasses, mugs, and bowls. From $1,899. kitchenaid.com.

For those who aren’t in a position to compost, in-sink garbage disposals allow for a clean, fast way to remove food waste (and the inevitable food odors). Disposals work by pulverizing food scraps into small enough particles that they can go through the water waste system—rather than into a landfill. How? Once you drop your apple peels and eggshells into the disposal, turn on the faucet, and flip the switch, that food is knocked back and forth inside the grind chamber (there aren’t any sharp blades in there!). Plumbing brand Moen (left) offers four versions based on horsepower and lifestyle: The Chef (which can handle chicken bones and fruit pits), The Host, The Prep, or The Lite. This fall, all will come with a 360° Clean Rinse cycle to clean residual odors out of the internal chamber.

By alleviating the need to carry a heavy pot of water any distance through the kitchen, a pot filler quickly earns its keep (especially if you make a lot of pasta). An additional plumbing line is required if your range is on a different wall from your sink, so it’s easiest to add a pot

filler during a full kitchen renovation. Install it high enough to accommodate your tallest pot! And think creatively about where you might need one: in at-home coffee areas (no need to move the carafe!), in appliance garages, and at pet water stations.

Single Arm Wall Mount Reach pot filler with five-spoke cross handle. $349. houseofrohl.com.

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How Many Taps Do You Need?

JENNIFER BUNSA STUDIO: NICOLE FRANZEN. ILLUSTRATION: ROSE WONG.

“The one” is for dishes; the extras are for drinking water.

Deck Mount Artesso Deck Mount pot filler. From $875. brizo.com.

Wide Swing Explore Wall Mount pot filler with lever. From $1,006. elkay.com.

MAIN TAP Most pull-down models now reach 16-inches high, with multiple sprayer strengths and even hands-free and voice-enabled options.

HOT FILTERED Pro: Steaming hot water for tea with just a turn of the handle. Con: Hot (and cold) filtered water taps require undercounter space for equipment.

SPARKLING Ideal for the entertainer, sparkling water systems, like a favorite from Grohe, make mixed drinks a breeze: Just add booze, ice, and citrus.

COLD FILTERED Easy-access drinking water is ideal in the kitchen, in home bars, and even in pantries. A high arc allows you to fill water bottles and pots.

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Grill Assistant Integrated technology in the Genesis II SX-335 Smart Grill gives you cook time, temperature, and a meter reader for your fuel level. $1,349. weber.com.

On-demand Wine The newest 24" Integrated Wine Dispenser keeps four bottles fresh for 60 days, dispensing anything from a taste to a full pour. Available late summer. $5,999. dacor.com.

Built-in Rotisserie Get just the combo cooker and rotisserie for a built-in outdoor kitchen, or add the lower rolling cart to take your DCS Series 7 with you wherever you move. $7,398 (for grill and cart). dcsappliances.com/us.

Outdoor Fridge Because no cookout is complete without a Presrv Outdoor Beverage Cooler. $1,399. zephyr.com.

Displayed Collection This Wine Storage with Sommelier Set has a display shelf for chilling glassware and showcasing open bottles. From $4,499. miele.com.

Latte Wizard With an integrated whole-bean grinder, steam dispenser, and milk reservoir, the 24" Fully Automatic Coffee Machine is better than the coffee shop. $3,049. fulgor-milano.com.

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Store all your outdoor cookware here!

Modular Outdoor Kitchen If you’re not ready to invest in a fully customized outdoor kitchen, then go the off-the-shelf route with this Indio Metal Kitchen, which comes with a multitude of add-ons: an island (with drawers), a corner cabinet, and even space that can hold a fridge or simply be used as open shelving. From $1,499. potterybarn.com.

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ARCHIVE DIVE

Are White Kitchens Still Cool? White kitchens are eternal— and practically glow when they’re as well lit as this space, featured in HB in April 2003, by Linda Bedell. The trick to a dynamic white is to layer on textures and colors, which Bedell did by adding veined marble, a hit of warm wood, and tons of upper shelving (even the space above the window comes to life thanks to a strategically placed dinnerware collection).

ETERNAL DESIGN QUESTIONS House Beautiful’s been covering kitchens for 120+ years—but after all this time, homeowners still get hung up on the same issues. Here, we look at some of our best past projects and how they can help inform your current decisions. By Kelly Allen Photogra ph by OBERTO GILI

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There’s a forgotten upside to a walledoff space: The mess is contained to one private room. But take note: Designer Kathryn Scott made this closed galley, which ran in May 2006, feel so much more airy by adding glass fronts to the upper cabinets— which allow the natural light from the window to bounce around the room.

Are Recessed Lights Required? “If you want to be bathed in even light without shadows (and have better Instagram photos of your food!), go with light fixtures versus architectural recessed lighting,” says Young Huh, who designed this mint-green kitchen featured in our November 2012 issue with pendants at various heights.

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Do I Need Upper Cabinetry? “Shelving is easy and versatile,” says designer Bobby McAlpine, who added them to this modern beach house kitchen, featured in May 2004, to give the clean interior some functionality and ornament. “It requires a bit of order and neatness—if this isn’t you, go with cabinetry!”

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GET IN THE ZONE Modern kitchens don’t fit the work triangle mold anymore. A truly hardworking layout needs to be tailored to your habits. Here’s what the pros consider.

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HOW DO YOU COOK: Instead of triangulating the fridge, stove, and sink, plan zones: food storage, food prep, cooking, and cleaning. Proximity is everything. “The range should be close to the sink so that you don’t ever have something in your hand and can’t wash it,” says designer Kelly Finley of Joy Street Design. Other smart adjacencies: counter space on either side of the cooktop and, near your prep area, a drawer outﬁtted with a knife tray as well as your spice collection (rather than putting the latter by the stove). “No one wants to put their head by a spattering pan as they bend down to look for paprika,” says Finley.

HOW DO YOU SHOP: “When you bring the food into the house,” designer Arianne Bellizaire prompts her clients, “do you have a drop zone for all of those bags? From there, where are you storing food? Do you need a walk-in pantry or a reach-in cabinet pantry?” Her goal: create a seamless transition from the initial landing zone to food storage and then on to prep stations. Oh, and make sure all your go-to groceries ﬁt: You’ll find 2 to 3 inches of extra storage in each module by upgrading to frameless cabinetry. In a

small kitchen, that can go a long way!

WHAT’S YOUR PLEASURE: Specialty centers (coffee bars! smoothie spots! baking areas!) are getting their own space to ensure no one’s crisscrossing with the cook. Refrigerator drawers for kid-friendly drinks and snacks, for example, keep them out from underfoot. Finley even designed a marble-topped cart for a baker client that can be rolled out as needed—but tucked away when not in use. A zone can also serve as an appliance garage—cabinetry that extends down to your countertop, conveniently housing your daily-use milk frother and Vitamix while keeping them out of view.

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WHO’S PASSING THROUGH: Minimize the steps between zones and ensure uninterrupted productivity. “If there’s room for multiple cooks, I design different stations that don’t overlap so everyone has space to prep, cook, and clean,” says designer Alison Giese. But having enough space within a zone is critical, too. “It’s so important for doors to swing, cabinets to open, and counter stools to back up without blocking passageways or hitting something else in the room,”

says John McDonald, CEO and founder of the online cabinetry company BOXI by Semihandmade. No room for all this and a kitchen island? Don’t add one.

WHO’S COMING OVER: “Clients say, ‘I want to connect with my kids while they’re doing homework’ or ‘I want to talk to my spouse as I’m preparing dinner,’ ” says Bellizaire. Sometimes, designers are tasked with creating a social space within the kitchen itself; in other cases, the kitchen opens to an adjacent sitting area. Do you want to face the TV room while washing dishes or cooking? If so, the sink or range needs to be in the island. “If the client loves to entertain and be part of the action,” says Bellizaire, “where I put the prep space is going to be driven by how they like to experience the cooking.”

WHAT’S YOUR MESS LEVEL: Scrape, rinse, drop: It’s this cleanup formula that necessitates the dishwasher and a pull-out trash receptacle ﬂank the sink. (And it’s worth repeating: “When we design kitchens with two sinks, we often add a secondary trash and dishwasher as well,” says designer Heidi Lachapelle.) There’s plenty of room for customization. “Say you have an ‘I cook, you clean’ partnership,” says Bellizaire. “If the cleaning person is right-handed, I’m putting the garbage on the left and the dishwasher on the right when they’re at the sink. I’m also putting plates, cups, and bowls near the

dishwasher so you’re not walking to get to them.”

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BEHIND CLOSED DOORS How to keep essentials on hand—but out of the way.

Take Inventory Before Organizing

Prioritize Drawers Over Doors

Design With Your Stuff in Mind

Designate Space for Small Appliances

“One of the most common mistakes we see people make is rushing out to buy organizing products before taking the time to inventory the items they are trying to contain,” says Ashley Murphy, CEO and cofounder of the Neat Method. A good purge will free up some room and help you shop smarter in the future: “Make sure to go through and edit the items under your kitchen sink. We often find that clients have items stored under there that they have not used in years.”

Even if a walk-in pantry isn’t in the cards, adding more drawers than shelves in your kitchen will deliver more usable space. “If you’re going to pay for the cabinetry, use every inch of it!” says Bellizaire, who particularly loves “peg systems for bowls and plates, which we store in drawers at our house.” Finley, who hates the look of most knife blocks on the countertop, advocates for bamboo trays to store knives in drawers in the food prep zone.

Lachapelle itemizes the contents of her clients’ kitchens, then designs so that everything has a home. “We label where everything belongs in the plans— silverware, cutting boards, spices, you name it,” she says. “The first step to having a well-organized kitchen is a road map for putting things away. If there’s a place for everything, then it’s easier to keep clean.” (One musthave? “Space for a broom or vacuum, an apron, and a step stool, if you’ve got cabinetry to the ceiling!”)

If your kitchen has room, home organizer Shira Gill recommends adding an appliance closet equipped with a charging station for a toaster, blender, and the like. “That’s the importance of a designated pantry,” says Lachapelle. “We are able to create a beautiful design moment while keeping the clutter tucked away and organized in an adjacent location.” In less square footage, designer Brynn Olson encourages clients to at least house all countertop appliances behind cabinet doors for a clean look.

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Highline J, $104 per sq. ft. prattand larson.com. Medley in Green Rock Natural, $8 per sq. ft. nemotile.com.

Saguaro in Rainbow, from the Frank Lloyd Wright Collection, $160 per tile. motawi.com.

Deco Sol in Orange Dawn, $46. livden.com. 82

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Idris by Ait Manos in hand-applied custom glaze in 18-karat gold leaf, $30 per piece. annsacks.com.

Calacatta Pastino, $90 per sq. ft. wilsonart.com.

TILES & SURFACES A new wave of options ensure a dimensional counter or backsplash.

Arabetto, $75 to $125 per sq. ft., installed. caesar stoneus.com.

Fornace Brioni Cotto Capriccio, $60 per sq. ft. cletile.com.

Koros Gao in Myra Beige and Basalt, $80 per sq. ft. annsacks.com.

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Ivybridge quartz, cambria usa.com.

Sunlit Days in Arcilla Red and Cala Blue from Silestone. cosentino.com.

Dalmata Terrazzo Matrix. formica.com ITEMS WITHOUT PRICES ARE AVAILABLE TO THE TRADE.

Plaza, from the Atelier Collection. arte-inter national.com.

7535 Energetic Yellow, from the Vinyl Reconstructed Collection. phillipjeffries.com.

VINYL WALL COVERINGS Protect and punch up your walls with this cleanable option.

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50251W Gansevoort in Curry. fabricut.com.

Dynastic Lattice in navy/silver, $150 per double roll. york wallcoverings.com.

Bohemian Rhapsody, from Barclay Butera. kravet.com.

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KITCHEN FAUCETS Give your sink a sculptural centerpiece.

Tone pull-down semi-professional kitchen faucet in Vibrant Brushed Moderne Brass, $797. us.kohler.com.

Pro-style in Brushed Nickel, from the Kitchen Collection, $1,695. franzviegener.com.

Urbena in Chrome/Café, $480. blanco.com.

Fulton Industrial Prep Size PLP Faucet with Angled Spout in unlacquered polished brass, from $1,977. waterstoneco.com.

Descanso pull-down kitchen faucet with squeeze handle sprayer in Antique Nickel, $1,542. calfaucets.com.

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Overlay runner, $4,380. therugcompany.com/us.

Menagerie Forest navy rug, $100. rifle paperco.com.

RUGS & RUNNERS Decorate your floors with patterns that look good—and hide everything.

Heddle woven floor mat, $225. chilewich.com. Timeless runner rug, $129. rugs.com. FAMILYAPPROVED

Etna in Santorini Steeple. fibreworks.com.

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Apollo Pull in natural bronze, $50. ashleynorton.com.

Industrial Kitchen Handle Pulls in satin brass. water stoneco.com.

Steam Punk Pull in Café Bronze. atlashome wares.com.

Deco Half-Circular Knob in satin brass, $100. Deco-5.5S Pull in black, $150. nest studiocollection.com.

Cuff Pull in Copper, $210. hoffman hardware.com.

Arc Grip in Silicon Bronze Dark Lustre, $439. rocky mountainhard ware.com. Kingsmill Pull in Ash Gray, $23. topknobs.com.

Mod Hex Extended Pull in flat black, $31. emtek.com. PYRA Half Moon Handle in bright bronze, $132. shayne foxhardware.com.

6599 Drawer Pull in light antique brass, $255. lowe-hardware.com.

HARDWARE Semi-flat and matte finishes add a sophisticated note to any door.

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The Dinnerware Pantry For collectors and table-setters When your stacks of ceramics (or china and silver, if you’re fancy) outgrow one shelf, get built-ins. Here, Dallas designer Jan Showers converted a closet into a dinnerware pantry by double stacking cabinetry along each wall. (Add them on one spare wall if a closet isn’t free.) Paint the shelves a smudgeproof high gloss, then place the most-used pieces at chest level.

DREAMY STORAGE A good pantry absorbs clutter while keeping you organized. And you don’t need a ton of square footage to have one. By Hadley Mendelsohn

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SARAH BLANK: NEIL LANDINO. (OPPOSITE PAGE) DAVID TSAY.

The Working Pantry Party hosts and big families take note With storage for bulkier food items and spare dishes, a full length of countertop for dinner party prep, and an extra sink, this secondary work space by designer Sarah Blank is the perfect complement to an open kitchen. Adding a sink converts any room from storage to flex space: Use it as a bar when guests are over, or for serving lunch to kids you don’t want traipsing through the kitchen.

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The Open Pantry To maximize a small footprint By painting irregular shelves a soft white, homeowner/entrepreneur Natalie Ebel made them appear smooth and flow seamlessly into the space. Setting shelves at a shallow depth keeps all displayed drinkware and bar supplies looking tidy since there isn’t room for clutter—all the more reason to add them to any blank wall in your kitchen.

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CAREN RIDEAU: MEGHAN BEIERLE-O’BRIEN. (OPPOSITE PAGE) NATALIE EBEL: CODY JAMES.

The “Dirty” Pantry Where you make the best messes Stocked with a speed oven, outlets for slow cookers and mixers, and overflow stemware, this room by interior designer and vintner Caren Rideau all but eliminates kitchen clutter. Housing specialty appliances in a room other than the main kitchen will make everything from daily lunch and dinner prep to all-out holiday cooking benders less chaotic.

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Step Up Your Storage Creative ways to make the most of the pantry space you already have

1. Add Invisible Pull-out Cubbies These take up virtually zero surface area and visual real estate if they’re flush with the wall when closed, which makes them an ideal solution in an apartment where exposed shelves or additional storage pieces would create a cramped feel. These double pantry pullouts in an entryway by designer Jim Dove set the gold standard.

2. Optimize Existing Cabinets When all you have is a few cabinets to dedicate to your pantry items, organization is key. Baskets, dividers, and shelves for each type of item will make cooking and cleaning a whole lot easier. 2LG Studio took advantage of every inch in these, adding spice compartments on the interior doors and setting the shelves back slightly so they fit inside.

3. Bring In a Freestanding Shelving Unit Instead of altering this space, designer Jae Joo introduced an extra shelving unit to display dishes in the middle, wine below, and sparkling water on top. “We added as much storage as possible since this area gets the most foot traffic. Plus, we wanted to make the open loft feel family-friendly while still blending in with the style,” she says.

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JIM DOVE: JESSICA ANTOLA. 2LG STUDIO: MEGAN TAYLOR. JAE JOO: JULIA ROBBS. (OPPOSITE PAGE) BIRGITTE PEARCE: GEORGE ROSS.

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The Reach-in Pantry When you want to hide storage in plain sight Just because you don’t have an entire room for a new pantry doesn’t mean you can’t add storage and prep space. Here, New Jersey designer Birgitte Pearce optimized an unused wall in a lounge area with task lighting, shelves, drawers, and everything from barware to grains and spices. Pocket doors, which slide closed when the owners aren’t using the space, don’t eat into the adjacent room’s usable square footage.

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One designer made a bachelor’s Florida escape seamlessly blend the indoors and out.

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LIVING ROOM Glass doors open completely onto the loggia, pond, and coconut grove at this home by Lauren Liess. Paint: Snow White, Benjamin Moore. Curtains: Lauren Liess Textiles. Floor lamp: Lauren Liess & Co. Sofa, pillows, and blanket: Verellen. Coffee table and rug (top): vintage. Rug (bottom): Fibreworks.

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DINING ROOM Made of reclaimed stone from Israel, the barrel-vaulted ceiling was one of the client’s nonnegotiables. Chandelier: Currey & Company. Table lamps: Circa Lighting. Sideboard: Sarreid. Paint: Snow White, Benjamin Moore. Table, chairs, and art: antique. Statue: of John the Baptist. Floor: antique limestone, Ancient Surfaces.

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LIVING ROOM A pair of old woven birdcages were turned into hanging light fixtures for the fireplace niches. Chairs: Verellen. Coffee table: vintage. Art: John Anthony Scerbo.

EN SUITE BATHROOM The bathtub by Ancient Surfaces is a replica of an antique Italian stone fountain. Walls: custom concrete. Chandelier: vintage Moroccan. Bench: custom. Floor: reclaimed limestone.

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a bachelor at the time, asked her to help design his massive home in Pompano Beach, Florida, his vision involved a dark, “seemingly Draculainspired mansion,” Liess recalls. For a landscaper who loves entertaining and being outdoors, it made little sense. So to translate the concept to sunny South Florida, Liess took the classical forms and beautiful old villas her cousin was attracted to and gave them an airy spin, infusing the home with natural materials to convey an indoor-outdoor feeling. Most of the six-bedroom, 10-bathroom home (by architect John Lamb, with landscaping by Adam Baker of Broward Landscape) was already in place when Liess came aboard. She helped select ﬁnishes and materials throughout, forgoing moldings and adding barrel-vaulted ceilings made of Jerusalem stone in the dining room and wine cellar. Pecky cypress, a wood native to Florida, brings warmth to the kitchen islands and beams. The en suite bathroom’s walls and the bar are crafted from custom concrete. Much of the ﬂooring is antique limestone. “I wanted it to feel as if the outdoors were beckoning you in every room of the house,” Liess says. That’s especially

prominent in the living room, which has sliding doors that open onto a leafy grove of coconut trees. To bring depth and meaning to the large home, which is painted entirely in Snow White by Benjamin Moore, Liess ﬁlled it with endless antiques and vintage pieces that took years to amass. “We spent so many hours on FaceTime and in-person shopping at antiques places, scouring for cool one-of-a-kinds,” she says.

In the living room, a pair of old woven birdcages now act as commanding light ﬁxtures. Antique plaster and carved stone pieces hang from the more than 30-foot-high wall in the great room. Mismatched antique Spanish chairs in the dining room help accommodate big, casual family meals. The project was truly a labor of love—one Liess did in her free time. “My cousin is like a brother to me, so I loved having the comfort level to push back and force things I might normally let go,” she says. Now, she enjoys seeing the home in action: a place for impromptu get-togethers, family reunions, and even weddings for friends.

KITCHEN Symmetrical open shelving and repetitive light fixtures put the focus on the Jerusalem stone–clad, chimney-style range hood. Pendants: The Urban Electric Co. Seating: Verellen. Paint: Snow White, Benjamin Moore. Counter: coral stone. Island and beams: pecky cypress.

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“I wanted it to feel calm, quiet, and seamless,” says Liess of the concrete, cave-like shower area coated in waterproof stucco. Hardware: existing.

The simple custom concrete bar is always stocked with booze and ice cream. Stools: Arteriors. Print: Slim Aarons. Shelving: custom. Floor: antique limestone.

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The placement of a small antique mirror emphasizes the gold Anthropologie bed. Nightstands: Anthropologie. Curtains and rod: RH. Lamps: Arteriors.

Square niches were carved in the Jerusalem stone–covered walls and fitted with rebar to store wine bottles. Chandelier: vintage. Table and chairs: antique. Walls: Ancient Surfaces.

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GREAT ROOM Antique plaster and carved stone pieces were collected over years to hang on the 30-plus-foot wall. Table, chairs, pillows, and rug (top): vintage. Mantel: antique. Rug (bottom): Fibreworks.

BATH Dark Burgundy by Benjamin Moore gives a moody feel to the main bathroom in this Boston-area home by New York designer Kati Curtis. Chandelier: ABC Carpet & Home. Curtains: Thibaut. Rug: Loloi. Sconces: Circa Lighting.

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With custom wrought-iron pillars, a second-floor bridge across the carvedout stairwell appears suspended from the ceiling. Wallpaper: Josef Frank from Schumacher. Curtains: Clare Louise Frost. Rug: Landry & Arcari. Chairs: Lee Industries, upholstered in Carolina Irving (blue) and Tulu Textiles (red) fabrics.

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Creative thinking gives a cramped Tudor colorful new life.

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LIVING ROOM A custom sofa was upholstered in two fabrics: Christopher Farr Cloth on the back, and a performance Osborne & Little print on the seat “so you can sit on the furniture and spill coffee and breastfeed,” says Curtis. Wallcovering: Christopher Farr Cloth printed on vinyl. Trim paint: Fine Paints of Europe. Pillows: Clare Louise Frost. Art: Alex Katz. Sconces: Circa Lighting. Console, table, and chandelier: vintage. Love seat and armchairs: custom and vintage, respectively, in Tulu Textiles (outer) and Thibaut performance fabric (inner). Rug: vintage.

L ANDING An oil-based lacquer from Fine Paints of Europe catches the light from the window well. Chandelier: South Loop Loft. Runner: Landry & Arcari. Photograph: George Raab. Painting: Barbara Trachtenberg.

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clients gave when she began work on their 1930s Tudor in Brookline, Massachusetts (which Curtis found on Zillow and “convinced them to buy”). “That,” says the pattern-loving designer, “was music to my ears!” One hitch: The home’s original layout didn’t allow in much light, which could have caused a color-rich scheme to feel claustrophobic. “It was a very inward-looking building,” explains architect J.B. Clancy of ART Architects, who was hired to help give the home a more modern ﬂow, “and it was cut up into tons of little spaces with no access to the outside.” Curtis 104

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and Clancy came up with an unconventional solution, carving out a central stairwell above the entryway. The space acts as a sort of interior courtyard around which the rest of the rooms revolve. But the team didn’t stop there: They looked upward, too, puncturing the center of the home’s roof to create a light well (graced with custom stained-glass windows) that ﬂoods the house with sunlight from the inside out. “The rest of the rooms became more intimate spaces around this central hub,” explains Clancy. “The starting point of the design was the Citrus Garden wallpaper,” says Curtis of Josef Frank’s iconic print that

swathes both levels of the stairwell: “It was the perfect baseline for everything.” Pulling from the many hues within the pattern, Curtis outfitted the surrounding rooms in rich jewel tones and layered vintage furniture and textiles that add depth to the client’s colorful art collection. High-gloss finishes give room after room a polished look, and help in bouncing light into every corner. Curtis worked closely with Clancy and a team of artisans to perfect textural details like wood beams and wrought-iron trim, which add a necessary edge to a style Curtis refers to as “Millennial Gothic.” For all the home’s highbrow details and fine finishes, it’s still geared toward family living: “Everything is upholstered in a performance fabric,” says Curtis. On certain statement

pieces, like sofas and dining chairs, she upholstered the backs in traditional textiles—“so when you walk into the space you see the gorgeous patterns”—but then covered the seats in durable options—“so you can sit on it all and don’t have to worry about spills.” In addition to the light well, the new layout features a number of useful rooms rather than an open ﬂoor plan: “The house is actually quite small, so we had to carve out a lot of different areas,” says Curtis, who considered how the family’s

needs might evolve when designating purposes. One space, in red lacquer, is presently a playroom for the family’s two young children, “but could one day turn into a dining room,” the designer points out. Now that’s planning ahead.

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KITCHEN Curtis devised a rich custom green from Fine Paints of Europe for the kitchen cabinetry. Range: Wolf. Counter stools: Lee Industries, in Perennials fabric. Backsplash: FLM Ceramics. Faucets: Brizo. Pendants: Circa Lighting. Countertops: quartzite.

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Too Much Pattern Is Never Enough “The trick to mixing them is to focus not just on color,” says Curtis, but on texture: “The matte of the tile makes a really great contrast against the high-gloss cabinetry,” she explains. Velvet upholstery feels at home against hand-scraped oak floors, while botanical colors and motifs on the wallpaper play off the landscaping.

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The green color picks up on the wallpaper in the adjacent living room. Refrigerator: Sub-Zero with custom metal panels. Sink: Kohler. Hardware: Sun Valley Bronze.

“What I love about Moroccan tile is the color is never the same,” says Curtis, who chose this textural purple from Mosaic House for the walls of a secondary bath. Fixture: Rohl. Shower curtain: Anthropologie.

Despite the major interior reconfiguration, the Tudorstyle home appears unchanged from the outside.

2. DINING ROOM Curtis’s custom handscraped oak floors in a herringbone pattern lend vintage-inspired texture. Chairs: backs in Anthony George Home fabric, fronts in Crypton velvet. Table: Clubcu. Chandelier: vintage.

4. BEDROOM A custom mural gives the bedroom a softer feel than the richer hues in the rest of the home. Bedding: ABC Carpet & Home. Pillows: Clare Louise Frost. Bed, sconce, nightstand, vase, and art: vintage.

PL AYROOM In the current-day playroom, Curtis came up with built-in storage that can later house servingware if the space is used as a dining room. Vinyl wallpaper: custom, Brett Design. Drapery: Christopher Farr Cloth. Window seat: Holland & Sherry fabric, with vintage and Jonathan Adler throw pillows. Side table: Herman Miller. Chair and chandeliers: vintage.

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VESTIBULE In a Kansas City, Kansas, home renovated by architect Jeffrey Dungan, the entry hall features art from the owners’ personal collection, along with a custom steel-and-glass front door that replaced a solid one. Bench: antique Italian, 1stdibs. Console: custom, Birmingham Concrete Design. Sconce: The Urban Electric Co.

architect Jeffrey Dungan Architects / interior designer Megan Edwards writer Mary Elizabeth Andriotis / photographer Emily Followill / producer Robert Rufino

i e ine The renovation of a 1950s ranch in Kansas turns out to be more meaningful than the architect ever imagined.

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based architect Jeffrey Dungan “doesn’t do renovations.” But when Megan Edwards, a potential new client, started calling his office about her and her husband Eric’s 1950s ranch-style house in Kansas City, Kansas, the founder and principal of Jeffrey Dungan Architects found himself too charmed to say no. “She was bouncing around like a child, she was so excited!” he recalls. “What I saw was an opportunity to keep the footprint modest, but give the house some power that it lacked. So it was more like espresso than coffee,” explains Dungan. “I hoped we could create a place that had a cozy and approachable nature but details and materials that make you stop and pay attention.” Megan, an interior designer herself, collaborated with Dungan and his interiors director Michelle Cone on the overhaul. They stripped back walls and siding, busting through eight-foot ceilings to vault the rooms and create partitions that better served the family. Indigenous materials like lime and oak were brought in for surfaces and treated so they’d feel bright and harmonious. Onto this canvas went pieces from the client’s collection: European oil paintings, antique sculptures, and the like. “Everything mattered and had been collected over a lifetime,” Dungan says. “In today’s world of instant everything, that is quite a difference maker.” Dungan was on his way to kick off the renovation when he got terrible news from Eric: Megan had cancer. The architect said to his team, “She’s going to need something to live for.” They threw themselves into the project with near-complete autonomy, as the family was tied up with her treatments, and ﬁnished it in time for Megan to spend nearly a year delighting in her new home. “She passed away in the house, surrounded by her children and the people who loved her,” Dungan says. “So in a way, we made her a ﬁnal resting place.”

KITCHEN Custom limewashed poplar cabinetry and paneling, along with an Imperial Danby marble backsplash, creates an elegant atmosphere in the open kitchen. Cabinets: Thomas Design & Build. Faucet and pot filler: Waterworks. Range: Wolf. Refrigerator: Sub-Zero. Hardware: Creations by Alno. Marble: Carthage Stoneworks. Table: Julian Chicester. Chairs: Revival.

LIVING ROOM “The homeowner totally trusted me when I suggested that we raise the ceiling and use stone inside the house,” says Dungan. Credenza: Julian Chichester. Leather ottoman: Cisco Home. Portraits: Sally King Benedict. Helix sculpture: Nicholson Gallery. Bowl and throws: Prize Home + Garden.

BATHROOM A separate niche contains a freestanding tub. Bathtub and fixtures: Waterworks. Stool: Prize Home + Garden. Vanity: custom, in fluted poplar.

OFFICE An oval cutout in the wall behind the desk opens to the entryway. Desk: custom, Hopes Woodshop. Chair: vintage. Cabinets: custom.

BEDROOM Raising the ceiling, paneling it in pecky cypress, and reorienting the bed to face the glass doors made the room feel much bigger and brighter. Chandelier: Paul Ferrante. Bench: John Derian for Cisco Home. Linen spread, pillow, and vase: Prize Home + Garden.

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OFFICE Large multipaned windows let in lots of light, allowing the office to double as an at-home art gallery. Saddle chair: Revival. Chandelier: Powell & Bonnell. Wicker chair, artwork, and rugs: clients’ own.

-KITCHEN The plaster-walled kitchen in Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akinses’ Nashville retreat is what designer April Tomlin calls the “hub of the home.” Family members gather around the double islands during long-standing Sunday night dinners, but they’re also where the couple sip coffee and watch the sun come up each morning. Chairs: Palecek (rattan) and Lee Industries (slip-covered). Table: custom. Lighting: Currey & Company. Cooktop: Wolf.

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One design maestro works her magic on a home for a country music family.

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especially for a pair of 30-something superstars. “I really wanted it to feel like our grandparents’ homes,” says Lauren Akins, the best-selling author, philanthropist, and mother of three (plus one on the way) married to Grammy-nominated country music star Thomas Rhett, her high school sweetheart. “Their homes—and the memories made in them—are what inspired us to build a home for our family and friends.” The couple hired Nashville designer and friend April Tomlin, who brought together Jonathan Torode of Pfeffer Torode Architecture and Austin Rogers of Rogers Build to create a nostalgic family retreat on a multi-acre parcel in the heart of Nashville. It had to be large, as on any given night the couple is hosting a dozen entertainment-industry guests and friends. So Tomlin’s team focused on infusing the place with coziness at every turn. “There’s not a lot of unused open space,” she says. “Every wall has a chair or

LIVING ROOM Two seating areas accommodate the family’s large gatherings. Chandelier: Cisco Home. Leather sofas, pillows, ottoman, and coffee table: Verellen. Fabric sofa: Lee Industries. Fireplace surround: Fond du Lac stone.

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chose low-wattage lighting, unpolished brass finishes, and romantic patterns. An aged-brick backsplash evokes a rustic hearth in the kitchen, and the palette is a soothing mix of muted taupes, grays, and greens. The undercurrent, however, is whimsical: “We funked it up a bit,” says Tomlin. Florals and plaids pair in a guest bedroom, while Thomas’s cowboy hats stand in as art over a banquette. While the house looks astoundingly grown-up considering its owners are still a young family, nothing is precious: “There are already stains on the carpets, markers on the walls, fingernail polish spilled on the wood floors,” says Lauren, “but it is a real and happy home. I love how much love it holds.”

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a painting—we had to overdecorate the space to give it that intimacy.” She also

WORKING PANTRY Housing the family’s heirloom china and collected antiques, this room was inspired by old general stores. “We wanted it to have a mercantile feel,” says Tomlin. Paint: Acacia Haze, Sherwin-Williams. Lighting: RH. Cabinets: custom in White Duck, Sherwin-Williams. Hardware: Top Knobs. Countertop: Caesarstone.

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“The entire home was designed to hug you.”

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BUNK ROOM At any given time, the Akinses host upward of 12 people; their kids’ bunk room, when needed, absorbs the overflow. “We wanted to make it a fun, magical experience,” says Tomlin. Paint: Glamour (beds) and Greek Villa (walls), Sherwin-Williams. Wallcovering: Phillip Jeffries. Table: custom by Andy Gray. Steel chairs: RH Baby & Child. Sconces: Lamps Plus. Bedding: Avasa. Striped chairs: Designers Gallery. Rug: Apple and Oak. Basket: Jeffan. Loveseat: vintage, Gas Lamp.

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ENTERTAINING KITCHEN A farmhouse kitchen just off the pool area is designed for casual get-togethers. Paint: Retreat (walls) and Acacia Haze (trim), Sherwin-Williams. Faucet: Brizo. Island: RH. Countertop: Caesarstone. Hardware: Top Knobs.

DINING ROOM “We wanted a space for the family to sit down and have that Southern meal, pray-before-you-eat feeling,” says Tomlin. Paint: custom, April Tomlin Interiors. Lighting: Currey & Company. Tablecloth: custom. Chairs: Four Hands. Art: David Lusk Gallery. Rug: Myers Carpet.

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ELDEST DAUGHTER’S ROOM To give the room “Southern flair,” Tomlin’s team designed a fairytale custom canopy and headboard in Oriana Granite fabric from Romo with a bed skirt in Salenside fabric from Stroheim. Bedding: Pom Pom at Home. Wallcoverings: Riviera Weave (lower half) and Heathered Linens (angled walls), Phillip Jeffries. Rug: Nashville Rug Gallery. Side table: custom, in Holland & Sherry fabric.

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MIDDLE DAUGHTER’S ROOM Flowers on a Rebel Walls wallpaper seem to grow out of the baseboards. Paint: Greek Villa, SherwinWilliams. Bed: RH. Canopy: custom, by Camille Moore, in Studio Cloth fabric with Pom Pom at Home bedding. Dresser: RH Baby & Child. Ottoman: One Kings Lane.

POWDER ROOM A wash basin–style vanity dials up the nostalgia. Wallpaper: Designers Gallery. Countertop: Calacatta Cervaiole. Mirror: Anthropologie. Lighting: Currey & Company. Art: Wendover Art. Faucet, sink, and hardware: Newport Brass. Basket: The Container Store.

ENTERTAINING KITCHEN Tomlin used Thomas Rhett’s collection of cowboy hats—supplementing with others found on Etsy—to define a low-key eating area in the basement. Table and chairs: RH. Lighting: Currey & Company. Paint: Retreat, Sherwin-Williams. Bench: custom, with GP&J Baker (back cushion) and Perennials (seat cushion) fabric.

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A LIGHT DR AWING ROOM “We wanted to create different seating areas for Kevin to read, watch Netflix, or have dinner with a few friends, while also offering him the ability to expand seating and dining opportunities to entertain,” says Nannette Brown of this maisonette apartment she designed in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood. Paint: Amherst Gray, Benjamin Moore. Cocktail tables: custom, Nannette Brown. Armchairs: vintage 1950s French Art Deco. Rug: ABC Carpet & Home. Sconce: vintage, Barbara Barry for Circa Lighting.

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Inside a budding architecture photographer’s first New York City apartment.

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front of the Doge’s Palace in Venice one evening in August 2018, not a tourist in sight: “I just quickly pulled my camera out and got the shot.” Printed on a nine-foot-wide canvas, the gleaming white arches of the facade now grace a wall of the first New York City apartment he’s owned. “It was so large, the gallery framer had to print the canvas, then build it on-site,” says interior designer Nannette Brown, who had the idea to use one of Mu’s many architectural photographs, which have garnered him 30,000+ Instagram followers @kevinmu, as the anchor artwork in his new place. Located on the parlor floor of a Victorian townhouse, the apartment as purchased had grand proportions, two working fireplaces, and enviably intact moldings. Mu, a lawyer by day and a classicist at heart, wanted to lean into the old-timey details while adding an edge. “He imagined this moodier, dark space, which in and of itself is bold,” says 128

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Brown, who mixed textures and added metallic ﬁnishes to keep the home from feeling cave-like. “In New York, we all chase the light, right?”

In the living area—modeled after grand European drawing rooms—Brown pulled velvets to cover the sofa and armchairs, while bronzed cocktail tables provide a touch of levity. The kitchen, clad entirely in black Waterworks tile by the previous owner, needed only new ﬂoors and an eat-in banquette. Mu’s bedroom alone strays from the apartment’s otherwise dark palette: The space is painted in a custom oyster-colored plaster that’s punched up with black accents and sweeping curtains. Since it’s directly off the living room, Brown explains, when the doors between the two are open, it provides a bit of secondhand brightness. Which is exactly why, though Mu had at ﬁrst wanted his shot of Versailles above the banquette, the designer insisted on the portrait of the Doge’s Palace: “Especially with all those dark, sort of clay-colored grayish walls, we needed to choose something that would refract the light.”

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A space to lounge beneath the room’s north-facing windows. Curtains: custom, in Pindler fabric. Pillows: fabricated by Tania Kovalenko from antique textiles. Pendant: vintage 1970s, Balsamo Antiques.

Existing Waterworks tile perfectly fit the apartment’s high-drama mood. Pendants and hardware: Rejuvenation. Hood and range: Viking. Table: vintage. Chairs: Crate & Barrel. Ceiling paint: Pure White, Benjamin Moore.

PRIMARY BEDROOM “I’m a big believer that within a home, different rooms should evoke different feelings and purposes,” says Brown. Bed: Henredon, with Anichini bedding. Curtains: Holly Hunt. Carpet: Patterson Flynn Martin. Paint: custom plaster, Benjamin Lai. Chest: vintage, 1stDibs. Chandelier: 1980s Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Showplace. 130

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DR AWING ROOM Mu’s own photograph of the Doge’s Palace in Venice hangs above the custom sofa. Printer and framer: Laumont. Lamp: vintage 1960s. Rug: ABC Carpet & Home. Cocktail tables: custom, Nannette Brown. Paint: Amherst Gray, Benjamin Moore.

PRIMARY BEDROOM The color palette is a foil to the rest of the dark home. Wall art: client’s own. Sconces: vintage 1970s, Laurin Copen Antiques, with custom shades, Illumé.

PRIMARY BATHROOM Marmara Striato marble swathes the surfaces. Sconce: Apparatus. Sink fittings: Waterworks. Hardware: custom. Seat: vintage, 1stDibs.

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MUDROOM DINING ROOM Designer Lauren Buxbaum Gordon showed the owners of this Edina, Minnesota, home 30-plus wallcoverings before landing on this playful tropical motif by Pierre Frey. Chairs: Gubi Beetle, in Pierre Frey fabric. Chandelier: vintage, Ghilli. Table: vintage, Old Plank. Curtains: Zirlin Interiors, in Mila Blake fabric.

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The custom cabinets have built-in storage for everything from backpacks and coats to off-season miscellanea and shoes. “We added brass grille fronts for ventilation,” says Buxbaum Gordon. Paint: White Dove, Benjamin Moore. Light: Etsy. Flooring: Granada Tile. Hardware: Alno, through Chicago Brass. Cabinets: Olson Cabinets & Woodworking.

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HALLWAY With floor-to-ceiling doors that open to Mirror Lake, this scenic corridor connects the kitchen and family room. Doors: Loewen Windows. Spindles: Archipelago Metalworks. Handrail: custom.

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partner at Chicago-based Nate Berkus Associates, describes this Edina, Minnesota, new build she designed for a young family (plus two dogs). “When we visited for the install, they had notebooks sitting on the table so the kids could share how their day went,” she says. “You really feel the sense of togetherness in this home.”

Located on about two and a half acres facing Mirror Lake, the 12,000-square-foot property is a showcase of sustainable materials. In the kitchen, Buxbaum Gordon incorporated rift-sawed natural white oak ﬂooring along with locally sourced, low-maintenance quartz countertops by Minnesota-based Cambria. “It’s all eco-friendly,” she explains. “I was super excited to use reclaimed beams from an old barn that had fallen down [for ceiling beams]... Shopping local was important to us.” The daughter of two renowned antiques dealers, 134

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Buxbaum Gordon also breathed new life into vintage accessories and furnishings—like pairing a standout Italian crystal chandelier circa 1860 with a rustic table and eclectic black-and-white wallpaper in the dining room. With young boys, the sprawling floor plan required smart divisions. There are wide halls, cuddle-ready seating areas, and rooms for everything from crafts and music to sports and studying. “Lauren and I are both parents now with young children, and that changes you, obviously,” says the firm’s founder, Nate Berkus. “As designers, it has helped us better evolve our understanding of how a family needs to live.” A designated study for the kids, for example, includes a conversation sofa and a long bench seat under the window. “We did mohair on the bench intentionally, instead of synthetic or outdoor, as it’s the most indestructible of natural materials,” Buxbaum Gordon says. “It can take a lot of wear and tear.” One of the countertops in the kitchen is a few inches lower than the other, she adds, “so the client doesn’t have to stand on her tiptoes when baking.” Six months after the project stalled during COVID, Buxbaum Gordon and her team were finally able to visit in person. Storage baskets held the kids’ musical instruments, and uplifting quotes were scribbled on clear tape adhered to the hallway subway tiles. “This really is such a special house for these kids to grow up in.”

EN SUITE BATH Buxbaum Gordon relied on a soothing color palette of neutrals that highlight both lake and golf course views. Chandelier: vintage, 1stdibs. Pendants: Schoolhouse. Mirrors and vanity: custom, IKstudios. Hardware: Alexander Marchant. Runner: Pampa. Flooring: Ann Sacks.

ENTRY WAY Arched doorways keep the design from leaning too modern. Paint: Snowfall White, Benjamin Moore. Vase: Redefined Decor. Table: vintage, 1stdibs. Light fixtures: Apparatus. Ottoman: RH. Flooring: Artistic Tile.

OFFICE The homeowner “asked for lounge chairs versus guest seating so he could sit with his kids,” Buxbaum Gordon explains. Paint: Studio Green, Farrow & Ball. Pendant: Obsolete. Ottoman: RH, in Pierre Frey fabric. Chair: Lawson-Fenning. Desk: custom, IKstudios. Desk chair: vintage, 1stdibs.

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The Right Way to Do Subway Tile Buxbaum Gordon was afraid plain subway tile would feel too stark. “The clients kept stressing nothing too fancy,” she recalls. Instead, she turned to glazed bricks, which are the same shape but have a rustic finish and less shine. A contrasting grout highlights the imperfections in the surface of each tile to make them look even more warm and architectural.

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KITCHEN Waterworks tile imparts “a layer of architecture, especially with the contrast charcoal grout,” explains Buxbaum Gordon. Cabinet paint: Skimming Stone, Farrow & Ball. Faucet: Waterstone. Perimeter countertop: Calacatta, Chadwick’s Surfaces International. Island countertop: White Cliff, Cambria. Counter stools: RH Modern, in Brentano fabric. Light fixtures: Hector Finch. Fridge and freezer: Sub-Zero. Induction stovetop, wall oven, and steam oven: Wolf.

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STUDY Instead of individual desks, the kids of the house have this communal second-floor space to do schoolwork. Window seat: MM Design Textiles mohair. Paint: Chelsea Gray, Benjamin Moore. Light fixture: CB2. Chest: RH. Lamps: Jamie Young Co. Sofa: custom, Estudio Furnishings, in ALT for Living fabric. Sconce: CB2. Rug: Annie Selke.

LIVING ROOM Despite soaring 20-foot vaulted ceilings, the room feels cozy thanks to an FJ Hakimian grasscloth wallcovering. Paint: Snowfall White, Benjamin Moore. Chandelier: Jamie Young Co. Mirror: vintage, 1stdibs. Sconces: Maison Jansen, Thomas Brillet, Inc. Mantel: Jamb. Chair: John Himmel. Coffee table: vintage, 1stdibs. Rug: custom, ALT for Living. Sofa: custom, Estudio Furnishings.

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BREAKFAST NOOK The family requested a not-too-big round table for ease of conversation. Light fixture: Roman and Williams Guild. Table: custom, IKstudios. Chairs: Lawson-Fenning. Sconce: Obsolete. Art: client’s own.

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“These clients are not afraid of color!” says Meredith McBrearty, the Atlanta-based interior designer behind this Texas home. Wallpaper: Gracie. Chandelier: Tuell + Reynolds. Display cabinet and table: antique. Chairs: Gregorius Pineo.

An extensive art collection pairs contemporary organic wall sculpture with classic portraiture. Wall paint: Abyss, Benjamin Moore. Painting: José-Mariá Cundín. Pendant: Apparatus. Velvet armchairs: vintage, Milo Baughman.

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hanging on the walls and from the ceiling.” This is Meredith McBrearty’s mantra for decorating family homes, where kids or guests might be less than carefully moving through a room at any given moment. Her Fort Worth, Texas, clients, Matt and Karen Johnson, along with their two young sons, needed just that kind of eclecticism in their new house. Consummate hosts and avid wine and art collectors, they’re also “not afraid of making bold choices” when it comes to decor, says McBrearty.

Eighteenth-century Umbrian doors open onto a foreshadowing of what’s to come: striking light fixtures, great art, and unique furnishings. Pendant: Charles Edwards. Shutters: Winter Lake, Benjamin Moore. Stool: custom, Skylar Morgan Furniture, in orange hide fabric by Jerry Pair Leather. Art: José-Mariá Cundín.

FAMILY ROOM Formal yet comfy, this space can accommodate just about any activity. Chandelier: Pagani Studio. Sofa: custom, Cameron Collection. Blue chair: Rose Tarlow. Coffee table: antique, client’s own. Mirror: custom. Sisal rug: Stark.

“I wanted to give them a house that was different from all their friends’ houses,” the designer explains. The dining room is covered in hand-painted tangerine Gracie wallpaper, and overhead in the formal living room is a sculptural Pagani Studio light fixture like the one that hung in the White House during the Obama administration, when Michael S. Smith decorated the First Family’s private residences. In every room, in fact, there are statement-making lights, positioned just so to illuminate the layered collection of textiles, upholstery, and art throughout the house. “ ‘The lighting is so cool!’ That’s everyone’s first comment when they walk in,” says McBrearty. Fun is never far from mind. Matt’s wine collection is stored in a temperature-controlled underground cave and tasting room equipped with custom built-ins that hold each bottle horizontally for easy label reading and reach. Movable hand-shaped sconces contribute style and light to the windowless space but also make anyone who enters chuckle: “Sometimes I’ll walk in and they’re flipping the bird,” McBrearty says, “or sometimes they’ll be doing the hook ’em horns”—the hand symbol popular with University of Texas students. “I love humor in a home and making it personal and not so perfect.”

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HOME BAR Fully stocked and framed in soothing blue, the room sets the perfect mood for after-hours entertaining. Hardware: Matthew Quinn Collection. Pendant: The Urban Electric Co. Shelves: custom, Whitesmith & Company. Stools: KGBL, with Jerry Pair Leather seats. Armchairs: vintage, Milo Baughman.

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A PORTHOLE LETS LIGHT INTO THE ADJACENT OFFICE.

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WINE LOUNGE

Mixed metals have a jewelrylike effect. Paint: Clay Beige, Benjamin Moore. Art and vase: vintage, Nick Brock Antiques. Bath and fixtures: Waterworks. Chair: Ceylon et Cie. Floor tiles: Villa Lagoon Tile.

Steel-and-glass French doors from Durango Doors frame the room. Storage units: custom, Vineyard Wine Cellars. Sconces: McLain Wiesand. Chairs: Berman Rosetti.

KITCHEN Because this room sits at the center of the home, McBrearty’s clients “wanted an unassuming feeling of warmth.” Door and island paint: Normandy, Benjamin Moore. Tiles: Waterworks. Hood: custom, Lacanche. Stools: vintage, Robuck. Rug: antique, client’s own. Pendants: The Urban Electric Co. Beams: reclaimed barnwood, The Global Craftsman.

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