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Prior to my role as Editor-in-Chief of Exterior Design, I worked as the managing editor of Four Seasons Magazine, the in-room publication for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts worldwide. In my 20-plus years in publishing, I also enjoyed a stint as the editor of Santa Barbara Visitors Magazine. Needless to say, I know luxury. About a year ago, when I began leading the editorial charge for Casual Living, a trade publication for the outdoor furnishings industry, I was immediately impressed by the number of luxury casual manufacturers. Gloster. Lloyd Flanders. Century. Brown Jordan. To name just a few. Even more impressive: the high level of design innovation, coupled with the high-tech performance materials. Then enter the designers—you! You’re discovering this category and injecting it with a new energy. You’re beginning to build fiſth rooms for your clients who range from upscale individuals to high-end hotels. Suddenly outdoor spaces are natural extensions of the interiors, with all the embellishments and accessories—and with all the high style that one would expect inside.
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Isn’t it time outdoor manufacturers have their own publication to tell their own brand stories? And isn’t it so much easier for designers to have all of this fabulous exterior design in one place? Where it’s obvious that what you’re seeing is totally suitable for the outdoors? Where it’s aspirational and inspirational for you and your clients? Where we can actually showcase exterior design projects, interview worldclass designers and feature your outdoor projects? Now you know how Exterior Design was born. We want you to enjoy a visual feast of the outdoors, in which the images tell the story. We want you to be inspired. We want your creative ideas. Speaking of creative, what will you remember the most about this inaugural publication? The color. You’ve heard of the old adage that the mother-of-the-groom must wear beige. We are once and for all dispelling the myth that the outdoors has to be neutral or chocolate brown. We hope you are knocked down by the color and creativity of these designs. Welcome to your first issue of Exterior Design. Enjoy!
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Bold colors. Rich textures. Sumptuous fabrics. They sound like indoor concepts, but in today’s outdoor spaces they’re more applicable than ever—especially now that the 5th room has become its own defined space. Here, we give you a quick primer on some of the top trends shaping outdoor design.
HOT HUES
Those colors go soſter for 2018, with trend forecasters predicting an uptick in pastel hues à la Miami’s Art Deco District. Soſt pinks and blues (vindication for fans of Pantone’s 2016 Colors of the Year Rose Quartz and Serenity), along with icy shades of lavender and coral are poised to make a big impact both indoors and out. Hints of that trend have already popped up in casual showrooms, including lavender cushions on contemporary collections in Lexington’s Tommy Bahama showrooms.
Bored with brown? Good news: Color is making a comeback. We saw the first hint of it this year with Cuban-inspired tropical hues splashing into interiors. Think Caribbean turquoise, punchy coral, citrusy orange and sunny yellow.
Even neutrals are getting a shot of life, thanks to colors such as navy blue and olive green as the backdrop for brighter hues and patterns.
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MOD WORLD Call it the “Mad Men” effect. Though the series wrapped in 2015, the cultural influence of the show, set in the ultra-cool world of 1960s advertising, is still being felt via a resurgence of midcentury modern style in home furnishings. That sexy look of clean, geometric lines and sleek silhouettes has moved outdoors, too, with midcentury-style collections such as Castelle’s angular Gold Coast and the Bauhaus-styled Verge from Brown Jordan. The look falls right in line with the trend toward contemporary and transitional looks in outdoor spaces. A recent consumer survey fielded by PBM Strategic Insights found that more than a third of respondents favored contemporary/modern styles for their outdoor furnishings. The clean look of midcentury and contemporary styles fits right in with the minimalist vibe of cool, urban spaces—a growing market for outdoor furnishings.
IN THE MIX We all know the matchy-matchy look is out. Today’s discerning clients prefer a curated approach that blends pieces from multiple collections to create a more eclectic, personalized aesthetic.
TRENDS
Now casual manufacturers are taking that one step farther, mixing materials within collections to create depth, texture and visual interest. Combinations run the gamut, from the transitional look of Gloster’s Pepper Marsh—which pairs its signature teak with an ash-colored synthetic weave—to the ultra-modern concrete-and-stainless steel Mesh collection from Seasonal Living.
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With so many material options now available for casual furnishings—synthetic weaves that mimic natural fibers, powder-coated aluminum in a rainbow of finishes, naturally durable woods like teak and ipe, reinforced concrete that resembles wood, and recycled plastics—the possibilities are seemingly endless.
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In the old days, outdoor rooms were less “rooms” and more oſten a few lawn chairs and maybe a small dining set dropped in the backyard without a lot of thought. Today’s homeowners want to bring the same style and comfort they enjoy inside to their outdoor spaces. That means luxurious furnishings with weather-proof upholstery and supple performance fabrics in indoor-style textures like chenille, bouclé and jacquard. Today, outdoor rugs and throws are just as soſt and colorful as their indoor counterparts, yet durable enough to withstand the elements. Lamps and light fixtures defy the constraints of outdoor conditions. Fully appointed outdoor kitchens make al fresco entertaining a breeze. And outdoor theaters and spas are growing more and more popular. The trick with these rooms is in the transition. Blending indoor and outdoor looks for a seamless experience means careful attention to cohesion, while still maintaining the sense of fun and ease expected in an outside space. □
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Form, scale, proportion and color are what set fabulous designs apart, both in landscapes and in outdoor rooms. At Maison & Objet, IMM Cologne and Salone del Mobile, technology has created a sea change, with sophisticated performance textiles, frames and comfort that emulate high-end interiors so well that they are coming inside. Some furnishings are showoffs and others, masters of understatement. Some revel in rainbows of color and pattern. Others excel at neutrality, sparked by nuanced texture and mixed materials. But as Spanish designer Agatha Ruiz de la Prada says, “There is nothing like color for putting people in a good mood”—with fashion, global links or nature as a muse.
PERFECT H A RMONY
Symmetry and asymmetry, with chunky and skinny lines, are in sync with the Reef table from Holly Hunt’s Outdoor Collection. The top is available in engineered stone or limestone, with a thick edge. Top it with a lazy Susan for entertaining guests with style.
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VI VA EL S O L
The fashion brand Echo brings its signature style to Kravet with an outdoor collection called Ibiza. Large-scale suzanis, modern ikats, distinctive paisleys, vibrant stripes and versatile geos, such as dots and mosaics, draw from Mediterranean and Spanish inuences.
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The ďŹ rst fully upholstered collection from Dedon, called Brixx, is a playful yet sophisticated exible system of rectangular modules. Designed by Lorenza Bozzoli, whose background in fashion brings that sensibility, the chaises play with color blocking and a European pastel palette of red-tinged shore and bluish cove.
RADIAT ING ST YLE
The Mucidule occasional table from Roche Bobois mesmerizes with its radiating ray pattern thermoformed in acrylic Altuglas. The base is steel with epoxy lacquer color finish. It’s designed by Antoine Fritsch and Vivien Durisotti.
FEELING GROOVY
Whimsy is part of the DNA of French manufacturer ibride. The company’s anthropomorphic tables with animal feet play with shape and texture. Adding to the fun: this outdoor stool, Grafite, with ergonomic combed seats on thin, splayed legs.
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BREEZ Y DAYBED
Summers in Mykonos inspired designer Barlas Baylar’s Aviara collection for RH. The simple, minimal form and generous scale stand out in sustainably harvested teak. With a fabric canopy and billowing curtains, you can imagine an Aegean breeze.
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The iconic zigzag or chevron associated with the Italian fashion brand Missoni stars on voluptuous outdoor seating. It’s teamed with a pair of sleek, low-to-the-ground chaises covered in Kew, a watercolor stripe.
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Seletti is an Italian brand that can be edgy, whimsical and always full of surprises. Take the Heritage chair, an outdoor fold-up slingback in an unexpected spool frame that nods to the mid-19th century. Teamed with a bluesy palm print, it is quintessential Seletti.
The Iso A round table from the French manufacturer Petite Friture has a new angle: a patterned top, which when combined with the square top version that nests underneath, creates a MoirĂŠ design in the overlapping section. It comes in cool cobalt.
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SUNNY SIDE UP
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With it sinuous curves, Panton is every bit a standout today as it was 50 years ago when it was designed. The piece by Verner Panton was recently re-issued in Sunlight by the Swiss company Vitra.
PRO UD CHA ISE
Enchanted by peacock plumes, Filipino designer Kenneth Cobonpue conjured a tall, dramatic curve to frame the throne-like seat. The open work looks delicate and airy, but it’s craed in sturdy outdoor rattan and abaca in iridescent hues.
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UBER CO MFORT
Deep seating in a handsome woven frame makes Tortuga, a new chair from the Holly Hunt Outdoor Collection, a winner indoors, as well. Lush cushions are suspended in a terrapin-like resin wrap, which rests on a metal frame.
C HARGED UP
Blakes, a new table lantern from the Belgian-based Nautic, produced by Tekna, comes in a rainbow of colors. It features 3-watt LED lights and is rechargeable, holding a charge up to seven hours. The classic lantern is suitable for the outdoors; a companion sconce also is available.
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BOLD PROFILE
It’s no surprise that designer Ann Marie Vering has a background in architectural engineering. Her T-back Milano lounge chair for RH exudes strong geometric lines, with weathered, broad teak planks. Cushions are in a white Sunbrella twill.
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Part of the Stephen Burks for Roche Bobois collection, this 86.6-inch dining table offers room for big parties, with a side of modern cool via its gray lacquered epoxy design complete with an eye-catching polyethylene threaded detail.
SO SMOOTH
Craſted from high-quality plantation teak paired with supple Tricord straps in warm earth brown (from this season on, also in gray) woven around curved aluminum frames, these Mood chairs from the Belgian company Tribù hug the body for max comfort.
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SIT IN STYLE
Royal Botania teamed up with French landscape designer Louis Benech to produce an exclusive collection that includes this angular teak bench.
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t the tender age of 21—freshly graduated from design school in Montreal—Normand Couture opened his first business, a modern furniture store. In the years since, he’s made a name for himself in the home furnishings arena as a designer and entrepreneur, launching several successful companies, such as the award-winning Sofas International and Couture International. In 2010, he partnered with his son, Philippe, to launch Couture Jardin focusing on outdoor furnishings. We recently chatted with Couture on his inspiration and how he sees the outdoor space evolving. Why do you think the outdoor room has become so important in interior design? The last decade has seen a steady transformation in how people envision their home outdoor life. Call it home resort, staycation or simply backyard improvement, people now want their outdoor room to feel as comfy and stylish as their interior. What are some of the top trends you’re seeing in outdoor design? I see a lot more light colors—white, off-white, light grays—both for structures and fabrics. I think that structures are also more open, less obstructing to the view and unveiling more of the investments now made by homeowners on their outdoor decks. How have product innovations (performance fabrics, weather-resistant metals, etc.) affected your design process? For us designers, the new materials to work with put the bar higher than before, however with a lot less boundaries to be creative. There are few limits to create products that can stand the test of time with performance fabrics and powder-coated aluminum that can last forever. What first attracted you to the casual furnishings industry? As an indoor furniture designer, I was brought to the outdoor by accident—an outdoor guy asked me to design a line, which we marketed and sold in 50 countries. Suddenly, and surprisingly to me, I became an outdoor furniture designer!
My son joined me within a year as the CEO of Couture Jardin, our father and son venture, now established in Fort Lauderdale. All collections are my own proprietary design. Therefore there is a sense of unity that always conveys our mission: fashion, form and function surrounded with quality materials for residential and commercial use. I hope you enjoy the playfulness and inviting contemporary collections of Couture Jardin. What inspires you as a furniture designer? A frequently asked question is “where do you get your inspiration?” Well, from so many sources. The job of a good designer is to be ahead of the curve. However, I must say that with “Couture” as a family name I have no choice but to come up with nice stuff, often inspired by fashion, architecture, cars, reading and the many business and leisure travels I’ve done over the years. □ exterior design | 25
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CHRISTOPHER GRUBB CREATES A LANGUAGE—OUTDOORS
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BY LAURIE RUDD
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orking in Beverly Hills for 25 years, interior designer Christopher Grubb has outfitted his share of palatial patios, luxurious lanais and over-the-top outdoor rooms. As president of Arch-Interiors Design Group Inc., Grubb gets called upon by Beverly Hills elite—movie stars, moguls and magnates—to transform their mansions to include outdoor spaces that look more like lush resorts than private homes. Throughout his career, Grubb’s expertise and aesthetic vision has transcended interior walls to bring high-style to outdoor spaces. Exterior Design recently sat down with Grubb to chat about designing for luxury clients. Do you approach exterior design differently when it’s for upscale clients? Every project, whatever the budget, begins with the basics of understanding the function and feeling that the client wants. Luxury outdoor designs, however, are typically a little more adventurous and expressive. Although these homeowners still want a sense of what is comfortable, there is a language set up by the interiors, and the outdoor space is an extension of that voice. Element-wise, I work to give the client surprise details and materials they don’t expect. They hire us to take what they like and bring it to that unexpected level, to make it into something that they won’t see at their neighbor’s house. Budget aside, what are some of the elements that set luxury outdoor-living projects apart? It’s more about little things. On my Rodeo Drive project, the counter was a luxurious stone, and we installed it with a thickness of a full 3 inches. With oversized counters like that or doing insets and extra details on the flooring or pleated ceiling textiles, we take something with a function and add a design expression that carries through with custom details. In this home, we used jade marble on the pool and then also installed it in the face of the barbecue. Our client did not want umbrellas, so we designed a special shade structure. I work to create a language in the space through the materials. I am cautious however, to not overpower the design. With luxury outdoor design, it can reach a point where I have to say we’ve done enough.
How do innovations in outdoor furnishings and fabrics change the way al fresco spaces are designed? What is amazing is the advancement in outdoor fabrics such as those that now make outdoor fabrics feel like chenille or allow them to be incorporated into tassels and cords. Styling has also changed. There was a period in which there were all traditional looks in outdoors. It’s nice to see more transitional and contemporary styles coming in. [See p. 52 for the latest in luxury performance fabrics by Sunbrella.] What are some of your favorite items to include when budget isn’t an issue? I do like creating structures—it’s something that adds a statement to the yard. I use water features where possible. You may have some noise pollution, and water adds such a sense of tranquility, especially when the
landscaping is so aromatic. Exterior lighting has also become incredibly important. We do rope lighting under the counters and lights in the floors to light architectural columns or steps. The use of a good lighting designer is important. When it’s done well, the reflection on water features is a way the outdoors can be viewed from within the home. Lighting, when doing our designs, is a big consideration, and the impact is worth the investment. What was your most luxurious outdoor design project? I would have to say the project I did in Beverly Hills on Rodeo Drive was the most luxurious. It was so wonderful and adventurous because we did everything outdoors for the project beginning at the sidewalk and the introduction to the structure and all the way through to the backyard. □
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AWARD-WINNING DESIGNER RICHARD FRINIER ELEVATES THE OUTDOORS
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BY JENNIFER BRINGLE
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Why do you think the outdoor space has become so important for designers? Over the past 20 years, the outdoor room and resortat-home living story around the world has grown and evolved and pushed the category well beyond a trend. In fact, I have never called it a trend, because I know that it is actually a lifestyle choice and one that is lasting. It is a conscious desire and continuous process and practice to infuse balance back into our daily lives. As designers continue to remove the barriers between indoor and outdoor spaces through floor-to-ceiling glass doors and windows and other architectural and design elements, outdoor living will only increase in demand and popularity. How has the level of products evolved to meet a growing designer need? The elevated design and durability capabilities of indoor/outdoor performance furniture and textiles allow the designer to feel very inspired and comfortable about specifying many of these finer products not only for the more obvious outdoor spaces but also in some of the most popular areas of the home’s interiors, including the kitchen, wine-tasting rooms, spa and wellness rooms, home offices, cabanas and bathrooms. Increasingly clients are requesting outdoor pavilions, terraces and spaces for practicing yoga, tai chi and meditation. However, designers must take care to seek out indoor/outdoor furnishings that are not only beautiful and well-designed to fit the project’s aesthetic; they must pass a very high level of material integrity and be durable for the client’s particular needs. Today, perhaps more than any other time, indoor/outdoor spaces are designed using a thoughtful mix of new performance furniture and textiles, along with a vintage find or even a family heirloom to provide a sense of customization. How have innovations in outdoor products made high design more possible? We can now create and specify performance furnishings and textiles that are as beautiful as more traditional interior furniture and fabrics, with the added confidence of durability and ease in maintenance. Clients are consumers, so they’re becoming very well-educated about their options due to their broad and constant social media exposure. It’s important for designers to take the time to educate themselves
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ichard Frinier knows luxury. For more than 35 years, his work for the likes of Brown Jordan, Century, Dedon and Sunbrella has outfitted some of the most posh patios and ritzy resorts around the globe. With countless design awards and a recent induction into the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame under his belt, Frinier knows the difference between a passing fad and the next big thing. We recently caught up with him to talk about how the outdoor room is evolving for the design community.
about this category so they can offer a higher level of design awareness, opportunities and services to help clients realize spaces that they may otherwise attain to an equal or lesser degree on their own. What are some of the trends you’re seeing in exterior design? Designing and creating seamless transitions from indoor spaces to outdoor spaces is key. There is a visual context that plays a significant role in how successful these indoor/outdoor spaces will be for the designer and their client. In the case of outdoor furniture, it is viewed from many angles such as from behind (looking through the living room or kitchen glass doors) or from above (looking down from a bedroom terrace). Furniture that is modular and made up of individual units that may be easily moved around and reconfigured can accommodate the client’s ever-changing needs for gathering, entertaining and relaxing. Low dining tables for modular/sectional entertaining are also desirable. Furniture with some movement, such as iconic rotating daybeds and oversized chairs, and also hanging or swinging pieces, can create a nice focal point. One emerging trend is the desire to mix and match the furniture pieces for outside spaces in the exact intuitive way we like to mix and match and freshen our interiors. Creating spaces that are beautiful and functional will always be important; though we should also take time to create visual intrigue and a strong sense of emotion, so that these spaces
will be understood as an investment in one’s lifestyle to be enjoyed for many years to come. You design for a very high-end clientele. What are some of the considerations you keep in mind during the design process? For over 35 years, I’ve been designing everything from sculpture and lighting to furniture, textiles and accessories for interiors and exteriors. Over this time, my own design mantra has served me well, which is to create design that is authentic, relevant and memorable. This means that I often look for what is missing and design to fill that void. Reductive detailing is very important to me—a project isn’t finished until there is nothing left to add or to take away. Just like all of us, the client really only wants things in their home or resort project that bring them and those who visit a strong sense of enjoyment. It is this emotional connection that I am always thinking about and striving to achieve in my work. There are words that become ubiquitous over time in our world, and the word ‘luxury’ has certainly become one of them. For me, the only luxury we really have is time. So, I have often asked, “All we have is time. How will you spend yours?” This question liberates people’s minds and gives them permission to give more thought to how they truly wish to live. This inspires me in my design work to help them create and realize that dream. □ exterior design | 29
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ell us a little bit about your vision for construction. What’s your general philosophy in regard to design? Well, we tell a strong fashion story. But with any good sense of fashion, there has to be function. That’s what you’ll find within all of our collections. We use the highest quality grade-A plantation teak from Indonesia and marine-grade stainless steel for the frames and hardware. That way you get a product that makes a fashionable first impression, but also withstands the test of time and the day-to-day wear from living outdoors. You’ve got quite a reputation for quality. What would you say is one of the founding principles in regard to your commitment to setting industry standards in quality control? We believe a comprehensive quality control program can’t be founded on “spot checking,” which seems to be the industry norm. For us, 100% of our products are inspected prior to packaging. That’s the only way to completely ensure products arrive at the customer’s door in great condition. You pride yourself on being a hands-on company. Why is that so important to you as individuals and as a company? You know the old adage “if you want something done right, do it yourself.” That’s what we live by. Quality can be more closely monitored. Turnaround times can be better gauged. We can be more flexibile. We can work in COM materials. We can schedule special-order projects. Hands-on just means better efficiency at Three Birds Casual. Speaking of flexibility, what are your general turnaround times on orders? We lead the industry in delivery times, with most orders being shipped 24–48 hours aſter receipt. That’s because we put so much emphasis on inventory management. Even special orders or out-of-stock items are shipped within a three-week period.
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Three Birds Casual is a classic tale of great American entrepreneurship. It’s the story of world travelers with an appreciation for fine furniture who transformed a unique vision for outdoor furnishings into a successful company with a real designer’s eye. From humble beginnings in the confines of a garage to a parade of products on display at iconic vacation spots like Parrot Cay Resort in Turks and Caicos, the Bitter End Yacht Club in the Virgin Islands, the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles and the historic St. Andrews Golf Club in Scotland, Three Birds Casual has built a rich tradition of providing the best teak products in the outdoor arena. three-birds.com exterior design | 35
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Right: Kennedy uses these bright blue bar stools to draw eyes to the terrace bar, which was open for service during Modernism Week. Left: The team from The Mine.
a classic Palm Springs property in about two-anda-half months. And this year it was Kelly’s turn.” The 6,500-square-foot residence, dubbed Villa Golightly after Lee’s blog persona Kelly Golightly, was relatively untouched by its new owners, Lee and her husband, photographer Fred Moser. It presented the perfect opportunity for Modernism Week—particularly because it wasn’t designed in the midcentury style. Kennedy and his team of designers created a midcentury look from scratch, which included luxurious indoor rooms and a showstopping al fresco retreat. The sprawling, low-profile ranch, capped in beautiful ceramic roof tile, offered the ideal backdrop for a spectacular outdoor room, a sweeping space surrounded by covered patios, with vista views and all-points access to a tranquil pool area.
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Kennedy turned to The Mine—the designer-focused arm of ATGStores.com—to source high-end casual furnishings and objets to complete the mod outdoor look.
ucked into the sweeping Andreas Hills in Palm Springs, the circa 1980s Spanish Revival home of social media star Kelly Lee doesn’t appear to be a mecca of midcentury modern design. But inside, it’s a case study on the style thanks to Christopher Kennedy.
“The rear terrace was nearly 1,500 square feet of covered outdoor space, basically the size of a house,” he says. “My design included multiple seating areas, a dining area and a television viewing area. I wanted a fresh, collected, yet cohesive look, and I knew that The Mine had the breadth and depth of high-quality and stylish resources to bring my vision to life.”
The Christopher Kennedy Compound—a home designated as the main show space for the hottest in interior and exterior design—has anchored Modernism Week for four years. “We redo a different house every year,” Kennedy says. “We renovate
The abode opened to the public in February for a tour, which included a poolside fashion show by California designer Trina Turk, during this year’s Modernism Week festivities, which raised funds for future Modernism events and restoration projects.
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Born in San Francisco and raised on California’s Central Coast, Christopher Kennedy is known for combining big city style with relaxed resort living.
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Christopher Kennedy used furniture and dĂŠcor found at The Mine for the Modernism Week Show House terrace and pool area.
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KEVIN KEENE RE-IMAGINES A BOCA RATON PATIO
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outhern Florida offers some of the best in outdoor living. But many times, comfortable outdoor spaces have been left out of the overall design, leaving homeowners in need of better outdoor areas—and more of them! This spread represents a typical transformation in Boca Raton by Kevin Keene and his team at Outdoor Living. Keene is renowned internationally for his creativity and expertise in residential exterior design and construction. He is sought out throughout the U.S. and in countries such as Egypt, United Arab Emirates and Panama for design consultation. To date, his work has included the design and completion of over 1,100 construction projects throughout Florida and the U.S., among other countries. “A one-of-a-kind space that replicates all the comforts of being indoors into an outdoor space.” That’s how Keene describes the conversion of this unusable 100-square-foot patio and outdated pool (above) into a 3,800-square-foot outdoor living space (left) complete with cabana bath, pantry, dining room, outdoor kitchen with pizza oven, fire table, and 8-foot-long fire-and-ice fire feature. The space also includes four televisions and retractable screening for bug protection. The patio area boasts 24-inch travertine pavers with artificial grass inserts and a custom concrete pool coping with waterfall edge spa and sun shelf for maximum entertainment value. The finish matches the existing tongue-and-groove ceiling from the home, as well as similar column and wall design and colors, to give it that “it’s always been here” look. “The clients wanted more usable outdoor space to entertain family and friends, with a balcony to enjoy sunsets over the lake,” Keene says. Project accomplished. □
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living AN INSIDE LOOK AT BARRIE LIVINGSTONE’S ROOFTOP DECK
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BY BARRIE LIVINGSTONE What does an apartment-dwelling English city boy do when he doesn’t have a garden? He creates a rooſtop garden with many containers and dozens of plants, flowers, succulents and shrubs to feed the butterflies and hummingbirds, and to fuel his wild imagination. Here, the designer explains his creative process and shares details about his personal objects: My inspiration is always nature. However, my years living in Miami and Kuala Lumpur inspired my choice of the vibrant colors of the tropics. Travels keep my mind active and are the highest and best form of education one can buy. Italy and the Mediterranean have obviously had a profound effect on how I design and even the type of food I keep in my fridge.
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In Italy during a buying trip to visit Fierro Milano, I attended a party at Dolce & Gabbana headquarters, Milano. At the entrance to the building are these massive Blackamoor hand-painted pots, and I also saw them in their home in Capri. The Blackamoor painted head pottery was picked up whilst in Positano, a year later for a wedding. In Miami she wore a bromeliad as her hairdo. I tried other plants including orchids but nothing is as fabulous as the Carmen Miranda look and feel of the extravagantly deep red bromeliad. Did you know they are cousins of the pineapple? The two dancing Inca bears were a find at the base of the Teotihuacan Pyramids a short drive north of Mexico City. I love that one is dark liquorice, and the other is a terra cotta color; they make me happy to look at. The blue and white hand-painted Talavera pottery planter is home to a hanging geranium. It’s the hardiest of flowering plants that can handle the bleak cooler days of a Malibu winter. A larger cornerstone urn (by Artifacts International) has an Italian Cypress that is very thirsty and gets lots of water. Its mere presence screams Italian countryside, hills of Rome and beaches of Ostia. It’s a must for any outdoor space because it stays green year-round.
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I like to collect pebbles, rocks and other natural finds during my regular beach walks with Rio, my Italian greyhound. I stack the flat pebbles on the wall, and, with the ocean as a backdrop, it’s a reminder that these rocks were here long before us and they will be here long, long after all of this nonsense. Around all my plants I love to place rocks and shells to cover the soil. It gives a natural look and feel to the arrangements. It’s called biomorphic ornamentation. (See p. 47.) My living room has a dramatic angled window that faces Point Dume, which is the western terminus of the Santa Monica Bay. The Chumash Indians flattened the top some 15,000 years ago, and the sunsets here are truly divine. In Malibu we experience sunsets with our neighbors through a series of nightly impromptu sort of ritual gatherings either on the beach with our dogs or on a deck with wine. If I am ever in Beverly Hills during a spectacular sunset and I miss it, I see the barrage of pictures on social media. I am reminded of Andy Warhol’s statement about if you missed a night at Studio 54, “You missed the best night EVER.” And so the divine addiction to the ocean and the land we live on in Malibu continues. □
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A Mondrian-inspired jacquard hue, this Avenues shade fabric features a large-scale color block. The asymmetrical block stripe is available in Daylight and Midnight (shown).
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Tonal shades with luxurious textures create envy-worthy spaces. Fabrics (l-r): Canvas Glacier, Flagship Ivy, Loft Turquoise, Chapman Juniper, Abbott Juniper and Cast Lagoon. An assortment of blue and turquoise Sunbrella fabrics creates an oasis in the desert landscape. A rich, textured shade fabric, Sunbrella Contour has the ability to fit any shape or angle. Its unique knit construction emphasizes its bold colors.
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hy do you think the outdoor room has become so important in interior design? Well you know, I have always considered outdoor spaces to be the “fiſth room.” People are living in a more casual and relaxed way. Most of my clients want the same glamorous comfort in their outdoor spaces as they do when they’re relaxing in their own homes. Porches, patios, decks and grand outdoor spaces alike are being treated as actual living areas rather than just an aſterthought.
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How have innovations in outdoor furnishings and fabrics changed the way these spaces are designed? That’s a trick question and quite timely. With today’s spectacularly beautiful outdoor fabrics, clients are no longer limited to what’s in stock. I’m thrilled when I can use one of my Kravet fabrics for outdoor to create a sophisticated living environment. There are so many materials now being used for outdoor that are virtually indestructible. So rather than being exclusively summer spaces, many times these rooms become three- to four-season living areas. What are some of the biggest trends you’re seeing emerging in outdoor design right now? The most exciting thing I’m seeing is explosive use of color and pattern in outdoor. And heavy on the details please; I love that my furniture is able to have intricate shapes and textile treatments. What drew you to Castelle as a partner in designing your first outdoor collection, Barclay Butera Outdoor Collection for Castelle? I wanted to design a modern way to truly bring together an indoor-to-outdoor design aesthetic successfully. In keeping with my Southern Californian roots, Castelle allows me to combine my two favorite things, high design and luxurious outdoor living. As with indoor, my line of outdoor furnishings will be both elegant and approachable at the same time. Creating this spectacular collection of outdoor furniture with Castelle has been a fantastic experience.
What was your inspiration in designing this collection? I wanted to come out of the gate with my signature blue and white that I am so well-known for and clients request over and over. My collection has a little old Hollywood glam vibe mixed with my all-American aesthetic; those are always constant inspirations for me. How does this collection reflect your distinctive point of view? Well, if I was asked to design an outdoor space for a client at this minute, this is the collection I would picture in my mind as perfect. It doesn’t get more quintessential Butera than that!
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Defining The Future Of Outdoor “When first approaching the design process, I was inspired by a geometric ceiling carving. I had incorporated this pattern into carpets, wallpapers and now the fretwork for outdoor furniture; I think it translates beautifully. This design is so versatile it will work in a Central Park penthouse, as well as a chic beach home on Newport Harbor and everywhere in between.”
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......................................................................................................... Each piece in the Barclay Butera Outdoor Collection for Castelle embodies the goal of delivering highly customized, heirloom-quality furniture. With Castelle’s custom capabilities, they are able to execute Barclay Butera’s original design concepts and incorporate a vision of luxury for which both brands are known. The skilled artisans in the Castelle manufacturing facility are constantly giving form to original ideas, whether creating patterns or individual components, to be cast or hand-wrought in classical or contemporary styles. The final look of the intricate original design by Barclay for the Outdoor Collection for Castelle is further proof of this level of skill in the execution of the designer’s vision.
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