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D E S I G N D I S PAT C H The little black book of all things new and fabulous in the local community.
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TA L K I N G S H O P Three interior decor proprietors illustrate the aesthetic of American style.
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C O L L A B O R AT I O N Kelly Wearstler’s paint palette with Farrow & Ball makes waves as the company’s first-ever designer collection.
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AMERICAN SPIRIT With a new business model and forthcoming releases, this Missouri-based textile and wallpaper brand is set for a banner year.
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SHELF LIFE Doyenne Charlotte Moss divulges her floral tips and tricks.
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H E R I TAG E A look at artisans who embrace the triedand-true practices of their craft.
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M AT E R I A L This season, classic stripes take a turn for the wild.
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On Lake Michigan, an unexpected combination of classical architecture and laidback vibes sets the scene for a sophisticated beach house.
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Artist José Lerma’s whimsical interpretations of historical paintings are a larger commentary on the Latin experience in the art world.
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ON THE COVER: By coating her living room built-in shelving in Benjamin Moore’s Twilight Zone, designer Abbie Anderson proves that one should never fear using black on their walls. She nodded to her husband’s love of aviation by hanging a photograph by Chris Buff above the fireplace. Page 204
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As we approach one year of sheltering at home, I have to ask... how are you? There may be too many novel words and phrases added into our lexicon: “You’re on mute,” “Zoom fatigue,” “quarantini”— our emotions raw from it all. So, how to calm them? For me, it started with carving out a spot in my home that would evoke an indoor garden room of sorts. I chose a large wall in my office and collaged florals and other fantastical images that bring me pleasure. Surrounded by my art and design books, fresh flowers from the market and my art easel, I created a little slice of happiness for myself. My laptop, with so many Zoom’s logged on it, is not far off. A “make it work” moment for our times.
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While we continue to remain in our homes for the foreseeable future, I hope that you, too, will find a place—be it a wall, a closet, an alcove or perhaps an entire room—that elicits joy. May this issue provide the inspiration you need to get started.
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WHO: A former stylist turned interior designer, Kelly Hurliman spent more than a decade as personal stylist to Oprah. In 2016, she opened her eponymous studio focusing on eclectic and original interiors. WHAT: Interiors with a shot of art, fashion and travel presented with an editorial eye. Since she’s not one to embrace a specific look, you won’t find sameness among any of her projects—Hurliman is all about the mix.
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IN HER WORDS: “A well-known designer once told me that designing allows her to always be shopping, and that stuck with me. I have always loved the hunt— discovering a new artisan, the perfect vintage rug or new shops, from local to London. I love when someone says they checked out a store, bought something vintage or found a new artist from something I shared.”
WHY: Creating original content is always Hurliman’s aim. As with fashion, she approaches design with a desire for high and low sourcing. Her feed is both aspirational and inspirational, filled with design details, vendors and where to find the items she shows.
It’s fitting that the side of a new mixed-use development occupying a full block in the West Loop pays homage to the icon who helped transform the neighborhood. Porte, a new two-tower residence of apartments and townhomes, commissioned B_Line Projects—the city’s largest curator of public art murals—to compose a four-artist mural of Oprah Winfrey. “We think of Oprah as the catalyst for all the positive changes that have taken place here,” shares Linda Kozloski, creative design director at Lendlease, one of the project’s developers. But the inspiration doesn’t stop outdoors. Inside, Porte has more than 35 pieces of original artwork, including commissioned installations from local artists. A third-floor amenity deck with a full acre of private green space is especially welcome during the times we’re living in—and sustainable to boot. The building is pursuing LEED Gold certification and will partner with The Roof Crop to operate an urban farm that grows produce, herbs and flowers for residents and the community. porteapts.com
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Four years in the making by Magellan Development Group, The St. Regis Chicago (rebranded from Vista Tower) officially opened to residents in December 2020. Standing 101 stories tall, not only is it the third-loftiest building in Chicago, but it’s also the world’s tallest building designed by a team of women architects and designers, led by architect Jeanne Gang of Chicago’s Studio Gang. As impressive as its pedigree is its faceted exterior inspired by crystals. Inside, the design continues the gemstone theme for each of the finish packages offered in 393 residences, including 20 single-floor penthouses complementing the 191-room hotel below (opening this summer), as well as a restaurant from Alinea Group. Another residence perk: the 47th amenity floor, with a pool, spa, gym, exhibition cooking area, golf lounge, wine tasting room and more. “With so many areas,” says Kathleen Dauber, partner with HBA Los Angeles who oversaw the design, “we selected a vocabulary for the flow and open spaces to intuitively guide the guest to each destination within the floor.” st-regis.marriott.com
PAUL FERRANTE “Whether indoors or out, traditional or modern, Paul crafts custom lighting that is highly detailed, nuanced and purely handwrought. The ironwork is nonpareil, and the subtle texture created by the artisans makes every piece totally unique.”
THE BRIGHT GROUP “Because the showroom carries multiple vendors, it allows us to create layers within an interior. Think: a John Pomp blown-glass dining room chandelier harmonizing with a pair of Jonathan Browning Studios wall sconces (left), and Tuell & Reynolds table lamps adorning the sideboard.”
WIRED CUSTOM LIGHTING “Wired has the capability to create highly refined, beautifully plated lighting fi xtures in any size or configuration. I love the crystal, mirror and glass options that allow you to customize a fi xture to perfectly align with the design directive. Think of the fi xtures as fine jewelry.”
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Marshall Erb went to school for architecture but changed paths once he recognized his true calling. “I was more interested in the interaction of the interior environment with its occupants versus the interaction of the building exterior with the streetscape,” the interior designer recalls. The ambitious grad began his eponymous company immediately upon graduation—and 22 years later, he’s one of the most well-respected names in the business. The most fulfilling part of his job, says Erb, is seeing the reaction of clients when they first walk through a completed space. Among the details that make it all come together: lighting. “Illumination not only is functional but adds to the overall effect of the interior design,” he says. “Lighting is about brightness, but also shadow—the balance of the two create drama and depth.” Here, Erb reveals his top local sources. marshallerb.com
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New to Wicker Park, Springboard Arts is a designforward way for guests to experience how art will look in their own homes. Conceived as its own blank canvas, the new gallery is equipped with a whitewashed wall and LED projector, enabling you to change the wall color to match your home while you try out various pieces in your virtual space. You can also utilize a similar tool from home, uploading an image of any room and virtually placing artwork inside. “Art has the incredible power to bring light to people’s lives during the darkest times,” shares Donna Van Eekeren, president and CEO of Springboard Arts. “As we [move beyond] an incredibly challenging year, our goal remains to uplift those in our community and beyond. Our hope with unveiling the gallery in the midst of a pandemic is to offer light to those in need and help to fill homes with cultured and storied beauty.” springboardarts.com
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DETROIT FOUNDATION HOTEL Opened in the former Detroit Fire Department Headquarters building, this five-story Neoclassical building is impressive for its voluminous ceilings (it once housed fire engines, after all), arched terra-cotta portals, and envelope-pushing art by local artists. detroitfoundationhotel.com
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UNION CLUB HOTEL AT PURDUE UNIVERSITY You don’t have to be a boilermaker to appreciate this West Lafayette, Indiana historic gem, reimagined in summer 2020 with crisp patterns, rich wood paneling and aviation details nodding to alum Amelia Earhart. purdueunionclubhotel.com
HOTEL KANSAS CITY We wouldn’t blame you for not making it past the lobby at this hotel opened late in 2020— the 20-foot Gothic Revival windows and walnut millwork here are a design lover’s dream. But the rooms throw back to the 1920s, with vintage-inspired furnishings alongside modern creature comforts. hyatt.com
looking ahead photo: david kogan. check in photos: detroit foundation hotel and union club hotel at purdue university, nathan kirkman; hotel kansas city, aubrie pick.
There’s hope that in 2021, we’ll begin to feel more comfortable traveling again. The good news: You don’t need to hop on a plane. These three stylish properties designed by Chicago’s Simeone Deary Design Group are within driving distance of the city, perfect for a short getaway. Take a look. simeonedeary.com
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I try not to go on social media. I don’t look at Instagram unless I have to. It allows me to focus on buying what I love for the store, and that is what sets the tone at Garde. If you walked into my shop right now, I hope you’d say: ‘Oh my God, this space is so beautiful. I want to live here.’ ” Our look has been described as minimal, organic and neutral. I don’t like the word ‘eclectic,’ but you could say I’m a believer of a ‘not decorated’ look. You should choose
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basics reflecting your personality, style and history; and that’s what our clients are looking for. They also want to learn something new and be inspired. My background is in fashion. I developed a minimalist aesthetic working for Calvin Klein and learned to appreciate textures and an architectural look at Giorgio Armani. After 20 years, I was eager to do something outside of the corporate world. I had always wanted a store, but I started working in interior design. While shopping for a client who wanted European decor, I discovered many things you couldn’t find here, and that’s how I decided to open a place of my own.
I want Garde to be approachable. Everything we sell has a story, and we enjoy telling that tale. A story is important, because there is so much out in the world, and many times you may purchase an item without really connecting with it or knowing what you’re buying. There’s also a whimsy and lightness about our pieces; they are often tongue in cheek, heartwarming or funny. It’s kind of like the fashion concept where you put together a Gap T-shirt and a Chanel skirt. We try to replicate that idea with furniture, presenting people with a livable, yet elegant style and a point of view that welcomes and educates.
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Cris Briger and Charles Peed CB: My family is well-traveled. We spent a lot of time in Europe, and we dragged our children to antique flea markets and every museum we could find. I never imagined that any of them would join me in a business like this. Now, my son Charles co-owns this shop, and another son, Pablo, recently joined in as well. CP: We started this store on the idea that we have a distinct taste and style, and that if we could bring one-of-a-kind things forward, someone would like it. Our look is ‘lived in’—a look where you would find comfort. But it’s also bold— we are not afraid of pattern and color. CB: We are bringing pretty back. We feel like it’s OK for people to have pretty rooms; a concept that seemed to lose favor for the last 20 years but is returning. The atmosphere here is easy and Latin as well as European influenced. It’s the idea of con gusto, which means ‘with pleasure.’ It’s not uptight; we set coffee cups on furniture, and we don’t put glass tops on the furniture. We have a lot of North American, European and Latin pieces, but the way we present them is with a more American attitude. We are known for taking something that’s ordinary and tired and bringing a fresh vibe to it. We also have a lot of classically inspired pieces we’ve commissioned—it’s a fascinating mix. CP: In Mexico, we found that a lot of artists were making things with papiermâché. We decided to put our own twist on it, commissioning botanicals, fruit and even a bust of Julius Caesar using the technique. We’ve also put our own spin on classic Mexican talavera pottery. We’ve commissioned plates and bowls with updated patterns that appeal to everyone, even our youngest customers.
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Kate Rheinstein Brodsky It’s very American not to be afraid to mix things of different periods, styles and colors. The great decorators in this country never shied away from that, they just used whatever they wanted. In this sense, we are a very American shop. We show people how to put disparate items together—it’s one of the things that makes people pay attention to us. We create vignettes that give people a context for how to do it. For example, we might put a 19th-century English serpentine server with a contemporary sofa and then hang a modern painting by Mary Nelson Sinclair above it. The mix grounds the whole thing and gives it depth. It allows us to make antiques relevant again and to show that they have a place in today’s home. I learned about retail and style from my mother, Suzanne Rheinstein. She had a store in Los Angeles for 30 years and, as a young person, I went to her shop every day after school. After my homework was done, I’d help her out, everything from arranging displays to sending out mailings. I fell in love with retail there. When I started this store, it was a straight-up antique shop with a few home accessories. But a new space gave us more room and allowed us to try new things. We are now carrying 50 percent antiques and vintage furniture and the rest is new and handcrafted furniture, art and accessories. The handmade is compelling in home design, and I’m lucky to be able to create a platform for smaller artists and brands, as well as a colorful place full of interesting objects you want to get closer to and discover.
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Kelly Wearstler draws inspiration from the California landscape for her new paint collaboration with Farrow & Ball. Walls painted in Faded Terracotta (pictured) are reminiscent of a sunrise, while Citrona (above) grounds one of Wearstler’s colorful material palettes.
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Terracotta tiles baking in the afternoon sun. Billows of cool Pacific fog rolling inland. An asphalt highway steaming through the desert. These and other vivid tableaus shape designer Kelly Wearstler’s latest love letter to California: a collection of eight paints for Farrow & Ball’s premier designer collaboration. Dreamy and diffuse, the palette is equal parts upbeat and restful. “I’m optimistic for the year ahead,” shares the L.A.-based designer. “I wanted to introduce colors that were fresh and lively, yet still have a calming relation to nature.” Homebound like the rest of us, she looked to her proverbial backyard for inspiration. “Every hue has an emotional touch point to the California landscape,” Wearstler explains, citing Palm, a chalky green homage to her hometown’s iconic allées, and Citrona, a lemon groveinspired “contemporary take on chartreuse.” It was this same site-specific view to design that prompted the heritage U.K. paint brand to approach Wearstler for its first-ever designer palette. “Kelly shares in our process of taking inspiration from textures and colors around her,” says Charlotte Cosby, head of creative at Farrow & Ball. “This collaboration is so exciting because it brings California’s warmth and Kelly’s signature style into homes in a relatable way through our paint.” While the Golden State served as muse, experimentation is encouraged across the continent, pond and beyond. After all, there are no color rules, if you ask Wearstler. “I always say that living without color is like living without love,” she says. “Don’t be afraid to take risks.”
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Wallcovering designs, such as Form (shown), Synergy (far, right) and Taking Flight (left), illustrate Porter Teleo’s fluid, expressive approach. “We create inspiration inside our studio every day,” says Bridgett Cochran (pictured below, left, with cofounder Kelly Porter).
Has there been an upside to the challenges of the past year? KP: Change can be met with frustration and hesitation or it can be met with excitement and innovation. We put ourselves through a process of learning and looked at every section of our business. What adjustments did you make? BC: We’re doubling-down on our textile line and releasing 15 patterns, including some of our best performing wallcovering designs, such as Kintsugi, Pétales and
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Form. We also pulled out of showrooms. We require a lot of one-on-one communication with designers. Removing the middle man has been rewarding and enlightening. Is there an advantage to being in Kansas City in that you’re more insulated from trends? KP: Insulation is exactly right. To create something new, you have to exclude the outer world. There is a theme of companies doing what’s trending, what sells. We never go down that path; we never play it safe. Every time we put a big piece of Japanese paper flooded with pigments on the table, the designers are so excited.
Why is supporting women integral to your brand? KP: With a majority of female employees, there is a respectful and supportive energy exchanged throughout the day. We’ve learned from covering each other on maternity leave. If life hadn’t thrown us curveballs, we wouldn’t have adapted and diversified in ways that have benefited us.
Love that! How does human touch shape your designs? BC: We mix color by hand. Our artists have the freedom to express an aesthetic. We explore, ‘How wild can this mark be? How opaque can this flower be?’ It matters, for the world and humanity, that our products are made in this way.
If Porter Teleo drapery is framing the windows at a dinner party, what should the guests notice? KP: Our patterns are never repeated. There will be highs and lows and pockets of pigment. It offers the sense of something larger, like experiencing fine art with positive and negative space.
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Exploration and introspection are at the heart of Porter Teleo—artist Kelly Porter and interior designer Bridgett Cochran’s Kansas City, Missouribased textile and wallcoverings brand beloved for its painterly palettes and poetic motifs. With a new business model, fresh pattern releases and a second line with Schumacher on the way, this duo is poised for a big year.
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IN HER LATEST TOME, CHARLOTTE MOSS REMINDS US THAT FLOWERS NEED NOT BE FORMAL. W R I T T E N BY S H A N N O N S H A R P E
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Charlotte Moss wants you to relax and stop worrying— at least when it comes to curating florals in the home. As the celebrated tastemaker expresses in her new book, Charlotte Moss: Flowers, published by Rizzoli this April, when thinking about arrangements, it’s time to throw the rulebook out the window. “Flowers need not be formal,” says Moss. “It can be as easy as walking by the local grocer or going into your garden. Really it’s about the personal and what moves you.” Moss is, of course, known for her sophisticated interiors, but she says,
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“there’s an informality to a lot of it— relaxed and comfortable, yet elegant at the same time.” And that’s exactly her approach to blooms, a passion which began as far back as she can remember. “I was drawn to them because of my maternal grandmother,” she says. “The house always smelled divine, because flowers were just part of her life. So, of course, I followed suit.” One part unconventional manual (there are no rules) and one part motivational musings of past icons (think Bunny Mellon and Pauline de Rothschild), Moss’s compilation emphasizes that composition should reflect personality and highlight the innate beauty of the blossom—no matter the type. For example, a few
“When it comes to arrangements, people freeze up and are completely stymied,” says interior designer Charlotte Moss. “Really, it’s all about creating your own style. In life, it’s most important to surround ourselves with beautiful things.”
cabbage roses tucked into a small vase on a bookshelf look just as beautiful as a large centerpiece. “I go out and poke around the garden and just pick a few flowers that somebody might not even think of,” she says. “But it’s an arrangement to me.” Above all, florals are meant to bring joy, and what sparks happiness varies from person to person. “Experiment,” Moss advises. “The greatest things come about as a result of being confident and a little fearless and saying, ‘It’s my house and I’m doing what I please.’ ”
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Artistic inclination: During my first cross-country trip in an Airstream that lasted for four years, I was looking for a small-space creative outlet. I came across modern quilters who were rooted in tradition on social media and was hooked. Name game: In John Steinbeck’s Travels with Charley, “Vacilando” meant someone who is going somewhere, but doesn’t exactly know how. Similar to my journey, not all those who wander are lost. Enduring legacy: Quilting is very much alive and well in America. It’s exciting to think my quilts might still exist in 50 years as an heirloom. vacilandoquilting.co
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Origins: I was raised in my father’s chair-making shop, so working with wood and using hand tools was always a part of my life. Go-to materials: Maple, ash, pine, cherry and oak— the vast majority comes from within 25 miles of our shop. Made to last: What’s important to me is how properly using these manual methods can drastically improve the durability, flexibility, comfort and life of a chair. Life lesson: My father taught me where precision matters. There are a lot of tiny details in our chairs and it’s easy to get lost in trying to make everything perfect—but he trained me to trust my eye and recognize that the subtle differences and movement in our chairs make them feel alive. sawyermade.com
CHARLOTTE TERRELL Nashville, Tennessee
Southern charm: I was drawn to and influenced by the architecture, gardens and work of highly skilled artisans in my hometown of Columbus, Mississippi, where a wealth of preCivil War homes with murals and hand-painted finishes still exist. Process: Each bespoke mural wallcovering is custom made for a project and my client. All elements of the room are considered—the palette, windows, doors, furnishings and even the desired length of the “repeat” in the landscape scene. American craftsmanship: To me, it is an expression of our time and the individual artist who contributes to the enhancement, beauty and harmony of our surroundings in limitless variations. charlotteterrell.com
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“Today, everyone wants a custom look. Homeowners aren’t interested in what’s available at big-box stores.”
finishes, providing more years of use. Plus, all of our teak products are certified by the FSC and made from sustainable sources.” They are indeed woven for life—for the life of a design, the life of the user, and the life of the planet.
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: LLOYD LOOM One of Lloyd Flanders’ standout offerings, the proprietary Lloyd Loom wicker is a natural fiber wicker fabric with long-lasting, high-performance Durium polyester coating for outdoor durability and flexibility. The continuous weave avoids burrs and cracking, and increases visual appeal by eliminating visible material ends. All that, and Lloyd Loom products are available in 20 custom finishes.
CARE + KEEPING •W here it starts: “The proper upkeep of outdoor spaces begins with the selection of high-quality products,” Jess says. “Strength of craftsmanship makes all the difference. We build to withstand full exposure to sun, rain and even snow.”
Top: The Catalina sofa and chairs in the Hickory finish perfectly complement teak tables in this Costa Mesa, California, space by Molly Wood Garden Design. Left: In this Charlotte, North Carolina, look by Lisa Mende Design, the Hamptons collection sofa and lounge chairs complement Weekend Retreat swivel gliders in the Pewter finish and teak accessory tables. Right: One might argue that the Terracotta finish and Essence lounge chair were made for each other.
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It’s easy to understand why outdoor living spaces have become an essential part of the home. They not only extend usable square footage, but also invite one to create an open-air retreat. What isn’t so easy is the actual process of building these environments—and that’s mostly due to the intense demand on furnishings. This is where Universal Furniture comes in. “With more than 100 products to choose from in a variety of different materials and special-order cushion options from brands like Sunbrella, we provide the consumer with countless ways to make their space highly practical while meeting design goals,” says Neil MacKenzie, the company’s director
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On New York’s Lake Canandaigua, Lyndsay Caleo Karol, cofounder and creative director of The Brooklyn Home Company, designed a practical pool house to accommodate her family’s easy summer lifestyle. Working alongside Bayer Landscape Architecture, a pool with a waterfall edge was also built to take advantage of the picturesque setting.
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It’s all in the family for Lyndsay Caleo Karol, who began the successful design and development firm The Brooklyn Home Company—alongside brother Bill Caleo and artist husband Fitzhugh Karol—more than 14 years ago when they were tasked with fixing a dilapidated property with a few hundred dollars and some Home Depot tools. Fast forward to today, and many homes later, Caleo Karol knew her approach to updating her family’s idyllic retreat on New York’s Lake Canandaigua to include a new pool house would be much the same as in the beginning: honor natural materials, incorporate artisan details and look to the light. thebrooklynhomecompany.com This project was personal, right? Yes! I was lucky enough to grow up going to the Finger Lakes—one of the most beautiful areas of the country, in my opinion—but over the years, as our family grew, so did our need for space. When we tore out an old tennis court to build a pool, I knew that an accompanying structure was needed to house towels, help with outside eating and act as a crash pad for kids.
Does the kitchen get a lot of action? In the warmer months, we gather for most meals here and eat outside at the massive table under the pergola. The kitchen is where a lot of prep work and cooking happens. It has a sink, refrigerator, freezer and a lot of storage zones for snacks. I wanted the design to feel relaxed, simple and timeless with the white, bright paneling that continues throughout the pool house and natural bluestone flooring you see outside as well. It’s also important for us to add a handmade element and artist Natalie Page’s ceramic lighting hangs beautifully under the eaves.
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Tell us about the pool house. When we can all be together, there can be 20 of us and everyone seems to end up in the pool, so I knew this building would be getting a lot of use! From the beginning, we understood the footprint here was pretty tight to work with and, just like in the city, we always go up. As soon as the ceiling was raised, the entire area became so much more inviting and a place you really want to hang out. Optimizing natural light with large windows and doors was also paramount.
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Cocktails by the pool just got a whole lot easier thanks to Dometic’s introduction of the MoBar, the ultimate mobile beverage center. Offered in three sizes, the 550 model at left has dual-zone refrigeration that can house 40 bottles of wine or 155 cans with a removable retention ice bucket on top for another 22 bottles. A storage drawer and cabinet as well as side shelving allow for plenty of room for mixers, snacks and glasses. Cheers to that! dometic.com
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destination for Epstein. When the time came to update the area, a striking yet durable blue quartzite from Brazil was cut for the floors while a custom glass floral mosaic called Walden decorates the surface behind the sink. The layers of blue hues create a lovely effect that ties into the large swimming pool, just steps away. The sweet life, indeed. artistictile.com
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Over the past year, exterior living spaces have proved as essential as interior ones, offering gathering grounds, peaceful refuge and a semblance of escape. Celebrating this spirit, Luxe shares tales of garden delights across the country, beginning with landscape designer Margie Grace’s own Montecito, California Shangri-La. Here, under the canopy of an 80-year-old oak tree, Grace crafted a “room” for coffee and contemplation by placing an antique faux bois dining set under the majestic sweep of its branches. “At 5 o’clock in the afternoon, the light comes up from under those leaves and acts like a spotlight on the table,” she says. “I think to myself, ‘It’s like the wood fairies live here.’ ”
WR I T T E N AN D PR ODU CE D BY GR ACE BEULEY HUNT At her Montecito, California property, landscape designer Margie Grace looked to Japanese principles in arranging public living spaces close to the house and quieter moments—like this perch for morning coffee—on the garden’s outermost “concentric circles.” Adds Grace, “It becomes a different kind of party the further you roam.” gracedesignassociates.com
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MOVEABLE FEAST CHRISTOPHER SPITZMILLER WAXES POETIC ON A PRIZED OUTDOOR STAPLE. Fifteen years ago, when I purchased my home, there was no garden to speak of. But after a decade of improvements, I find that so much of our time is spent outside. One of my workhorses is a cider pressing table that first came into my life—like many things with style and practicality—through my mother. It quickly took on a new life as a portable garden table. We’re serial hosts at Clove Brook Farm, and in fair weather, we entertain outside whenever possible. For special occasions, we’ll move the table to whichever garden room is in its prime. We’ve used it for a Fourth of July lunch in the front yard beneath the shade of a maple tree, in
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the Dovecote Garden programmed as a bar for a summer cocktail party and for an evening dinner in our Sunken Garden when the Casa Blanca lilies are blooming. For that occasion, we styled the table to conjure a garden fantasy right out of John Singer Sargent’s painting, Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose. The roving cider press table appears in a number of different incarnations throughout my new book, A Year At Clove Brook Farm, which I hope will inspire people to get outside and seize the abundance offered by each season. There are no rules to outdoor living: I use my best dishes, glassware and silver. (No paper
plates or napkins here!) If you don’t have a vintage table, use what option you do have dressed in an interesting cloth. Most importantly, don’t be afraid to bring precious items outside. Using beautiful things in the garden makes an already enchanting setting all the more magical. christopherspitzmiller.com
TAKING ROOT “It’s like that saying about the shoemaker who can’t make his own shoes,” says Keith Williams of creating his West Palm Beach garden. For the landscape designer, such musings might surprise, but the more paint chips in your fan deck, the harder it is to pick a color. “I sketched so many versions that finally I said, ‘Let’s just order X amount of this and this,’ and when it arrived, I pieced it all together,” he demurs. What came of this approach is a series of small, graceful compositions set against an expanse of white pea gravel. In its organic simplicity, it nods to gardens of southern France, while stars like glossy fiddle-leaf fig and monstera— meticulously arranged to balance light, scale and texture—keep the feel firmly Floridian. While in its nascency, the garden hints at lushness to come. Plumes of rosemary and sage dance in the gravel, creating a sensory experience should you brush against them, espalier jasmine pops against the home’s stucco façade and newly planted palms reach skyward. Meanwhile, native pollinators—porterweed, Buddleia, Simpson’s stopper—lure butterflies, a favorite of the daughter Williams and his wife, Nicole, adopted last spring. As the couple awaited her birth, they began to notice butterflies everywhere, and when Colette came home, butterflies followed. “I’m a huge fan of green-on-green and normally, I don’t like color,” says Williams. “But I knew these flowers would be rewarding. Every day, she makes these crazy noises because there are butterflies all around us and she loves them.” nieverawilliams.com
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Memorable oasis: Monet’s flower garden in Giverny. Durable textiles: Rose Tarlow for Perennials (above). Rugs for outdoor living: Ben Soleimani. Dream sculpture: Richard Serra. How to make a play structure elegant: With a custom design in natural colors that blend with nature—instead of bright swings, choose colors that are soft and seamlessly blend in. Best hardscape material: Concrete or a gorgeous stone (one that doesn’t get too hot in summer). Go-to flower: Jasmine, for its sweet, romantic scent—instant joy.
Chic bug repeller: Large terra-cotta pots of lavender. Dream lighting: Lum ‘Art (right). Newness to love: Aerin’s East Hampton Collection for Williams-Sonoma Home. The key to simple but beautiful outside decor: Parterre around loose, flowering plants. Tabletop ingredients: Bamboo flatware, rattan accessories and colorful printed cotton table linens, like those from Amanda Lindroth (left), which I coordinate with in-season flowers. Go-to garden book: David Hicks: My Kind of Garden. Integrate a swimming pool: With grass up to the pool’s edge. Finishing touches: Pots filled with boxwood or white impatiens, foot lanterns for candles in the evening and garden stools to rest your drink. Shade solution: Hornbeam pleached like umbrellas, as on the patio of the French hotel, La Bastide de Gordes. carolinegidiere.com
Trends du jour: Large fire pits for small gatherings and simply chic rectangular swimming pools. Patio favorite: I love rosemary in flower beds. It also looks great (and smells wonderful) in terra-cotta pots atop a dining table. Top plant for foliage: Bougainvillea for the unreal fuchsia color. Every outdoor room needs: A rug, a blooming plant and fun pillows.
Favorite plant for foliage: Olive trees. Best decking material: A recycled composite, which doesn’t mold. Brand you’re loving now: Belgian brand Tribù (left). How to enjoy a garden year-round: With heaters—and lighting in the trees as well as around stumps and pathways. Add warm drinks and a fire! romanekdesignstudio.com
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PARTY in the FRONT Enchanting and unexpected with an air of European chic, entry courtyards are having a moment. Here, designer Robin Rains, architect Douglas Enoch and landscape architect Anne Daigh discuss designing this Nashville jewel. Why a courtyard? DE: It’s an urban setting, so we wanted to make use of the lot. I grew up in the south, where there are many “surprise courtyards”—I love that idea of a surprise behind a gate. AD: Privacy was also very important; the clients wanted to sit outside in the mornings and have their coffee in seclusion. RR: Doug built this beautiful brick wall with an arched doorway and we commissioned a custom copper lantern to hang high above. It really beckons you in. Tell us about the design. AD: We planted two crepe myrtles, which create a pergola and make you feel like you’re in an outdoor room. Then we added structured landscape with dwarf
boxwood and billowing hydrangeas. The simplicity of the space—the way it wraps around you—is what makes it so charming. DE: Each of the four façades is symmetrical, so wherever you sit is a relaxing experience. RR: We carried the French limestone paving inside for seamless transition and chose Janus et Cie’s Amalfi iron canopy chairs, floating them in the courtyard as “sculpture furniture.”
What makes the room? DE: The pear espaliers, because they soften and echo the architectural symmetry. AD: Those pear trees create another level of rustic provenance. Plus, they actually produce beautiful green pears! RR: To me, the espaliers are another sculpture. Imagine going out into your courtyard to fetch breakfast? It feels like you’re in France. robinrains.com; enocharchitects.com; daighrick.com
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the time and money they take to maintain. “We’ve been moving to architecture that requires less maintenance, celebrates native plants, and flourishes and grows more beautiful year after year with organic treatments rather than harsh chemicals.”
“ Our level of customer care has been the hallmark of Mariani Landscape for more than 60 years.”
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WOMEN IN BUSINESS It has long been an adage that when a woman sets her mind to something, she becomes unstoppable. So often, we see great female leaders combine passion with determination, big visions with detail-oriented execution, artistry with endurance. They are powerhouses through and through, and the business owners, CEOs, presidents and principal designers on the following pages are no exception. Read on to take a valuable peek inside the minds of some of the women bringing boundless creativity and game-changing innovation to the design scene.
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WO M EN IN BUSIN ES S | CHICAGO “Maximalism is in.”
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Kristin Schloemer feels privileged to have been under the tutelage of strong female leaders. Over the course of a decade in the stone industry, she has been challenged to work outside a blackand-white frame of mind and encouraged to seek solutions in the realm of gray. Today, Schloemer is president of the highly regarded Calia Stone Boutique and is fulfilled by leading by example. “I hope that I am able to influence my team to be better than they ever thought they could be. More importantly, to support them in every avenue of their life, personally and professionally,” she shares. Schloemer’s leadership, coupled with untiring optimism, has helped propel Calia Stone Boutique into the upper echelon of stone purveyors. With a zeal for continually discovering new materials, the Calia team of expert “shopaholics” has a showroom teeming with natural stone— from the avant-garde to the time-honored classics. This breadth of luxury offerings gives Calia Stone Boutique the distinction of being the first stop for the design community not only in the Midwest, but nationwide.
Postmodernists can rejoice in a bold movement that is sweeping across luxury residential design: maximalism. There is an appropriate environment for austerity, monochromatism and minimalism, but thankfully, not within the confines of Calia Stone Boutique. “Bold statements are no longer for powder room wallcoverings,” Schloemer asserts. “It’s taking over room by room with natural stone as art throughout the home. Fireplaces, countertops, backlit bars: the new standard has been raised.”
MEANWHILE, AT CALIA … • The workday is fun. With nine females in the office, sweets are everywhere, great music is playing and espressos are plentiful. • Team members have passions. “If we weren’t in this profession, we would be anything from Instagram influencers to coffee shop entrepreneurs,” Schloemer says. • Expansion is near. “We are completely out of space at our current warehouse, leading us to look for a new home hopefully sooner than later,” she says.
Top: Semiprecious stone, in addition to quartzites, marbles and onyx, in a myriad of colors. Far left: The Calia warehouse is located in Elk Grove Village. Appointments are encouraged to ensure full viewing of all exclusive collections. Left: The Calia team collaborating on a project. All photography by Angelika Friday
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WO M EN IN BUSIN ES S | CHICAGO “I never thought about being a woman in the architectural profession. I just wanted to do good work.”
REVERENCE FOR THE PAST There may be little to do to reverse the omnipresence of technology in the design community, but architects like Hacker value the singular experience of in-person meetings, with both clients and colleagues, as well as the simplicity and purity of handdrawn illustrations and handbuilt models. “I hope the future of my industry does not do away with so many of the tools that we have historically relied upon to conceptualize and design our work,” she shares.
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Being an essential part of a team, where the sincere efforts of every team member are needed to accomplish goals, is the work culture ideal for architect Julie Hacker. The prestige associated with working for a large, multifaceted architecture firm does not appeal to Hacker, who sought the intimacy and high level of involvement from residential architecture at a boutique practice. “I wanted to do the work and not get beaten down by bureaucracy,” she says. “I realized the only way I could create and make architecture in a work environment I could ‘live with’ was to join partners with someone who I respected.” Hacker’s judicious approach to her career has resulted in the more than 30-year partnership with Stuart Cohen. The three-decade-long collaboration has given her a platform to execute her design principles: responsiveness to her clients; consistency of architectural ideas; consistency of the work’s level of detailing and materiality; and attention to the context in which the work is made.
Top: Built on a large lake in downstate Illinois, this house for a yachtsman has a viewing tower for watching regattas. Left: In the master bath addition, existing moldings were duplicated and a vaulted silver-leaf ceiling was created to shelter the new freestanding tub and built-in vanity niche. Right: In a remodeled Victorian, the lower run of the main stair and entry hall was rebuilt to incorporate a new bench and defined entry space. All photography by Jon Miller of Hedrich Blessing Photographers
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WO M EN IN BUSIN ES S | CHICAGO “A vast collection of carefully selected products and a bold vision has been the foundation for us at The Fine Line.”
CONVO WITH THE CONNOISSEUR •T ypical workday? On the showroom side of the industry, there is no such thing as a typical day. I love that! Every day is different: Some days I have no interactions, some days, I have back-toback appointments with clients, and other days are a mix of traveling to presentations and being introduced to new product lines.
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•O ne big goal for your company’s future? Ultimately, the ability for our name to be immediately recognized outside the Chicago design world or tile showroom community. •K ey moments in the workday? Installation shots, finishing jobs and getting “wow” moment calls from clients.
Rachel Abramowitz can make a tile lover out of anyone. Her enthusiasm for the material is only matched by her vast knowledge of the subject matter. Co-principal of The Fine Line, Abramowitz has emerged as one of the design community’s most respected tile specialists under the tutelage of The Fine Line owner and founder Kim Preis. Together, the adept pair bring a pioneering perspective to the industry with discoveries both striking and subtle. “In my eyes, the tile industry has no bounds. There are so many materials that can be cut and manipulated, which means the industry has countless more layers that have not been exposed yet,” Abramowitz explains. The Fine Line intends to bring them to the surface with its vast collection of innovative, hand-selected products and bold vision, making it the go-to tile resource for any and every project.
Top: The Castilla mosaic provides a stimulating backdrop for this home office. Far left: Custom stone-and-glass mosaic panels flank the stacked Crackle ceramic wall installation. Left: The Plum Blossom mosaic becomes a feature wall in this space. Above: Thassos, Bardiglio and Carrara marbles come together to create the Lotus panel, shown here.
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AN ENTREPRENEUR + CREATIVE’S EVERYDAY Parker-McKeon offers an inside look at her process and perspective.
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For Gemma Parker-McKeon, a passion for interior design and the drive to own a business started at home. “I had a mother with excellent taste and grew up in a household where I was encouraged to participate in the design process,” she shares. “My father was also a talented and successful
•W hat her schedule looks like: “My days are always different, and I wear a lot of hats, which is one of the things I love about this business! One day I might be at the stoneyard, then another at a client’s house installing their full home, or working with architects to develop plans, or at theMART sourcing fabrics for a new project.” ow she starts off on the •H right foot: “I’ll remember that I have a great team beside me, I work for wonderful and grateful clients, and my husband and kids are always cheering me on. Also, I love to listen to some good music to get in the zone.”
businessman who has always been a role model and mentor for me.” Today, she continues to carry the values they taught her, finding that being an example for her own son and daughter is a motivator like no other. Her other inspiration lies in the client. “It is very much within me as a person that I never, ever want to let people down.” And so, when a homeowner hires Gemma Parker Design, they embark on a journey of bespoke creation and careful sourcing with a talented team (some of whom have worked by her side for six to 10 years) that is led by the ever-engaged, ardently involved Parker-McKeon.
Top: Exquisite wallpaper and a pop of color in the draperies and chairs complete the look of this symmetrical dining room. Far left: Although ultracozy, this living space is made sophisticated, too, by its artwork and thoughtful mix of textures. Left: This lush master bedroom’s neutral palette creates a feeling of luxurious tranquility. All photography by Dustin Halleck
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EQUIPPED WITH PASSION AND A PLAN •S low and steady wins the race. “Entering into this partnership was very thoughtful and deliberate,” Honsen says. “We wanted to make sure our goals were aligned; how to successfully grow together as designers and partners was priority number one.” •T he big picture. “We love the idea of creating a product line one day,” says Flemming.
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•T he noncorporate trajectory. “I could not wait to start working for a living,” Honsen says. “However, I figured out very quickly that the constraints of corporate life were not for me. I knew I had to be in business for myself.”
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Looking to the past isn’t a bad thing in the case of Allison Honsen and Steph Flemming. Upon reflection, both ladies realized interior design was more than just a field of interest, and something they felt in their bones, in part because they grew up with parents in the industry. Many years later, the talented pair would together establish Honsen + Flemming, and today, the full-service interior design studio is headquartered in Chicago and Denver. Projects range from furnishing spaces and interior renovations to complete design-build. As for style, clean, classic and timeless, yet deeply personalized environments are the trademarks of Honsen + Flemming. Entrepreneurs at the core, both principals thrive on their ever-changing, fast-paced work life. It’s anything but monotonous. “There is no typical day; every day is different,” Flemming says. “Some days are spent in the office, drawing and sourcing products. The next might be on-site with a general contractor or presenting in a client’s home or via Zoom.” Honsen adds, “The best thing about having a partner is that we can divide and conquer.”
Top: Thirty feet of back wall cabinets provides ample storage for this single-family home. Far left: Texture plays the lead in an effortlessly chic family room outfitted with ample built-in storage. Left: A sumptuous master bedroom is uniquely punctuated by a sculptural wall sconce. Above: Honsen and Flemming pose in the living room of a recent project. Top: Photography by Margaret Rajic Far left: Photography by Allison Honsen Left & Above: Photography by Heather Talbert
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WO M EN IN BUSIN ES S | CHICAGO “I continue to be amazed by the hardworking and smart women I’m surrounded by.”
DISTINCTLY COMPASS If you haven’t heard of The Private Client Network, now is a good time to keep reading. Under the auspices of Compass, Berger is uniquely equipped to help clients with second home purchases or a relocation through a curated network of luxury Compass agents in more than 40 cities nationwide. This select group ensures the highest level of professionalism and service, allowing Berger to refer her clients with utter peace of mind. “I know my clients will receive the kind of service that I provide no matter where they are going,” she says.
INSTA’S GREATEST HITS A few perennial favorites of real estate pro Kris Berger:
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opportunities present themselves. A showing request can pop up at any time, which is addressed in utmost timeliness. “My two assistants and I divide and conquer,” enthuses the Hinsdale native. Recognized as the No. 1 individual agent in Hinsdale and in the top 10 for the region’s leading real estate agents, Berger has amassed more than $450 million in sales over her extensive career. An early job at the Merchandise Mart laid the groundwork for her design and style, as well as for a future of strong communicating, negotiating and accommodating skills. “My first boss was Pam Deluca, a showroom owner who taught me how to sell and deal with sophisticated clients,” she says. Today, Berger has turned such skills into a near art form. “I love to identify a house and its potential for my buyers, and love to work with sellers to prepare their homes to sell at top dollar,” she says. However, negotiating is her strongest characteristic. “The rush is so great to know I have made my clients happy.”
Top: Set on a waterfront lot in the highly sought-after Brook Forest subdivision, this light and bright 2017 custom-built estate is truly exceptional from top to bottom.
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MOVING + SHAKING How does the owner of a national small business do it all? Wallace shares a tip and her sources of inspo. •H er secret to a great workday: “I’m in the sleep business, and I’ve studied the science behind sleep for years, so I’m not exaggerating when I say I’m religious about starting my day well rested. It’s the crucial first step to staying creative and collaborative.” er good reads: •H “I highly recommend Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker, which my staff and I read together during quarantine. Also, Customer Loyalty: How to Earn It, How to Keep It by Jill Griffin is wonderful.”
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When asked to share a big goal she has for her company’s future, Mary Pat Wallace’s reply sheds light on both her work ethic and mindset, and her genuine passion for what she does. “I hope to establish our brand as the No. 1 resource for great sleep,” she says. “That’s a really big goal, but I believe success is a marathon, not a sprint, so keeping your eye on the ultimate aim reminds you where you’re headed as you take positive steps each day.” A deeper understanding of her firm, The Luxury Bed Collection, makes this “lofty” vision seem entirely possible. Research shows that consumers are frustrated about their mattress purchases, mostly because manufacturers aren’t transparent about product lines and materials. The Luxury Bed Collection changes that. “We carefully select the brands we work with so that we can offer our clients all of the truest information.”
Top: Unique, layer-upon-layer technology transports moisture away efficiently, leaving you to rest fully relaxed in a precisely balanced sleep climate … this is Hästens’ Herlewing. Left: In the Hästens 2000T, the apex of knowledge, craft and experience is found. This vignette was designed by hk+c. Right: The Vispring Oxford mattress offers a perfect introduction into the world of Vispring. It is paired here with the Atlas headboard in Devonshire Ecru fabric.
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Beatriz Trigueros’ path to becoming president of her own company, Luxury Marble and Granite Design Inc., is truly one to inspire. After migrating to the United States at a young age, she recognized that the resources she would need to succeed wouldn’t be handed to her. Instead, she’d have to work for it, learn everything she could and make, rather than stumble upon, opportunities. And that she did. After years of promotions, Trigueros and her husband, Vicente, decided to strike out on their own, establishing their company. For Trigueros, it is the fulfillment of a dream, and not only because she’s found the career achievements she once hoped for. It’s also a win because she loves it. “My work is my passion,” she shares. “Knowing that our company helps homeowners create their vision for the kitchen, bathroom, fireplace or even a simple coffee table, brings me such satisfaction and happiness.”
Top & Far right: Iceberg quartzite lends the island of this kitchen an ultraluxurious feel. Built by Newgard Custom Homes. Right: This master bedroom, designed by Debora Lyn Interior Design, features a fireplace of Verde Antico marble. Top & Far right: Photography by Matt Mansueto Photography
•A lways improving: Luxury Marble and Granite intends to consistently bring customers the best quality. The latest advancement to help them do this will be a new Saberjet CNC machine, as well as its own material inventory, which is in the works. • Daily dose of inspo: “I start my day with my morning coffee, and the knowledge that my customers and team are happy,” Trigueros says. “My husband and I try to instill positivity in our employees.”
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FOR THOSE WHO LOVE TO LEARN O’Brien’s zeal for business and design is reflected in her reading and listening recs.
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When perfectionism and pragmatism collide, the result is impressive. Kitchen designer Laura O’Brien’s remarkable collection of work reflects this balance of ideals; her exacting standards even propelled her, alongside business partner Peter Harris, to design and manufacture custom cabinetry. “I love the aesthetic versus function struggle every room can have and finding new ways to solve it,” she enthuses. Classic, elegant and invariably chic, O’Brien Harris kitchens are timeless in style and timely in their appreciation for technology and efficiency. “I see more and more technology integrated into the kitchens we create. It’s so cool how we can not only connect to our appliances, but create beautiful food with the many advances in cooking technology,” she says. Each day for O’Brien is as varied and dynamic as her projects themselves: in addition to a showroom and offices in Chicago, she and Harris own and operate a woodworking facility. Running dual businesses, designing kitchens and creating cabinetry is simply a day in the life for O’Brien, inching us closer to answering arguably the ultimate question of the 21st century: “Who runs the world?”
Top: Walnut cabinetry with a multistep gray wash finish warms this space. Small hints of metal contrast with the natural wood finishes. Right: Beautifully detailed kitchen window includes recessed storage for dishware and contrasting gray paneling for a more tailored look. Far right: Rift white oak lends the natural feel to this modern kitchen. An added surprise is the chevron pattern on the refrigerator door panels. Top: Photography by Tony Soluri Far right: Photography by Katrina Wittkamp
•K imberley Seldon’s Business of Design podcast. “It helps confirm the good habits we already have in place and encourages me to always be working on the business and trying new things, even after 25 years in the industry,” she says. he Trusted Advisor by •T Maister, Green & Galford. “I encourage any young design professional to read it. It’s a game changer the moment you realize this critical part of your success!” ocal designers like Donna •L Mondi, Elizabeth Krueger and Kate Marker on Instagram. “I love the variety of aesthetics and what is being created in our own backyards.”
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REFRESH YOUR FEED WITH THESE IG RECS • @arkwrightconstruction Watch the transformation of turning a house into a home. Dane Stevenson blends expert contracting with great design. • @visitasanmiguel See the design and inspiration of the authentic beauty of San Miguel de Allende, where Dooley has a very special second home.
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A wonderfully fulfilling anecdote of Paige Dooley’s begins with a grand old house sadly deemed a teardown and ends with a visionary determined to bring it back to much of its former glory. Dooley’s eye for quality and tenacious spirit resulted in the immediate sale of this unequivocally “unsellable” residence the first day it entered the market. Thirty years in the real estate industry, Dooley still projects the enthusiasm and zeal of a recent college grad. Her deep appreciation of architecture and design, not to mention fondness for helping and engaging people, make every day at work anything but work. “Mostly in my car, my day is always different, fun and full of people and houses. I adore helping people prepare their houses for sale as well as advising them on the best financial investments as they contemplate renovations or purchasing,” Dooley says.
• @pocketchangesocial Charitable giving is more accessible with innovative ways to change the world through technology and microdonations. • @caladriusstudio Inspiration from a longtime client of Dooley’s who has an exceptional eye for sophisticated simplicity and seeing all aspects of the world through design. • @thegingerbreadhouse_ anewlife Dooley loves helping young people find their place in a new home. Her son and his fiancée just bought a true fixer-upper they are creatively renovating in Denver.
Top: Stylized Belgian farmhouse in Winnetka. Fabulous design is timeless. Architecture by Michael Abraham. Far left: Paige Dooley Team: Team (left to right): Janet Thomas, Sara Sullivan, Jacquelynn Gordon, Eileen Collins, Tracy Hedstrom and Roxanne Quigley. Left: A good design refresh helped this house sell quickly with multiple offers. Top: Photography by caladrius studio Far left & Left: Photography by Megan Chaffin
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ASK THE ARCHITECT: CELESTE ROBBINS •W hat is one big goal you have for your company’s future? Art and design shape our world, and in my work, they shape a person’s home. It’s an honor to create the form that will serve as their retreat. My goal is simple—to keep doing this for people. •H ow do you hope to see your industry evolving? I hope my industry will continue to create designs that are authentic. It’s a joy to come across work that feels honest and true to person and place. I hope we continue to center the personal in the design and prioritize wellbeing in all of its facets.
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The soul of Robbins Architecture is driven by human empathy. The practice’s long-term objectives are realized through working passionately in the present,
•C an you name a pivotal female mentor in your life? My mother is by far the most important female mentor in my life. She worked tirelessly with my dad to provide opportunities for me. Her intention of hard work was always driven with a kind heart. The values she instilled in me are the reason I am where I am today.
yielding exquisite, original architecture. “Our goal is intrinsically tied to the goals of the person we are designing for,” says president Celeste Robbins, the inspiring force behind her firm’s joyful, thoughtful ethos. “Every design decision intent is set to shape our client’s wishes into a home that brings beauty, serenity and conveys their meaning.” Every team member knows the importance of these qualities; they do not promote one signature look, but instead, concentrate on giving clients a home that is truly personal to them. “Our projects have a broad range of locations and clients, so on a typical day, I can shift from a mountain home to a beach retreat. Each solution is unique, but our underlying design principles of warmth, livability and artistry inspire and guide our collaboration,” she says.
Top: A series of sunlit spaces flow into one another, gradually breaking down the scale of the site in this Aspen mountain modern home. Bottom: This home is situated between a densely wooded slope with an intermittent stream that wraps the property. Inside, spaces traditionally organized as separate rooms are joined together to create a light and open floor plan. All photography by Steve Hall of Hedrich Blessing Photographers
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landscape architects Sara Furlan and Dennis Murphy. On one side of the house, a glassenclosed sitting area frames views of the water; a screened-in porch juts off the other side, evoking, Liederbach says, “a houseboat headed out to sea.” The water proved equally inspiring to Annette LeCompte—the Flanagans’ longtime friend and designer, for whom Margaret works as office manager. LeCompte incorporated the lake’s indigo, turquoise and peacock blue hues into paints, wallcoverings and fabrics, which she used to reupholster many of the family’s existing furnishings. “The palette was, ‘What do we see when we look out at Lake Michigan?’ ” she says. Even so, the designer was determined not to do the typical blue-and-white rooms. “I wanted to mix things up in a less predictable way,” she says. This guided her toward contemporary new furnishings and light fixtures, which she and Margaret selected to balance the fine antiques from the couple’s previous home. “Mixing centuries is an interesting way to layer a room,” LeCompte says, “but to make it work, you have to have the true antiques—with the wood grains, the old wax—to mix with the newer things.” Subtle shifts in texture and formality add more depth to LeCompte’s compositions. The sun room’s three-sided tufted sofa, for example, features a linen back and a velvet seat. “I wanted the linen to feel good in the heat of the summer, but I wanted the velvet to look warm and inviting in the winter,” she explains. In the foyer, she had the grand staircase’s steps painted, then topped with a flatweave runner— “dressing it down a bit,” she notes. And throughout the open-plan interiors, sisal rugs and accents of alabaster, shell and rattan emphasize that this is, at its heart, a beach house. Liederbach’s memorable detailing ensures it’s a beach house to be passed down through the generations. His additions—from the foyer’s grooved-wood wall paneling that conceals a pair of doors to the exterior’s shingled Doric columns—were often “wickedly difficult” details that required all the skill of general contractor Matthew Kurtyka and his team, Liederbach says. They provide the kind of nuance that casual observers might not consciously notice, but that everyone feels; a nuance that distinguishes the great old homes—and new homes, like this one, that are designed to endure.
“The foyer is unapologetic but instantly welcoming,” architect Phillip Liederbach says of the entryway, whose focal point is a cantilevered, rusticated-wood staircase created by Lake Shore Stair Company. Liederbach designed and craftsman Dan Mackessy built the 5.5-foot-tall light fixture, which throws a pattern of vertical stripes onto the wood-paneled walls.
Designer Annette LeCompte used a mix of old-meets-new furnishings in the family room, which includes an antique wooden chest and a modern acrylic coffee table by Kravet. Armchairs by Mark D. Sikes for Henredon feature a vibrant Threads fabric and rush backs, creating an elevated beach look.
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Above: The pantry is “its own little jewel box,” says LeCompte. “It could be whatever it wanted.” The bold details include a peacock-blue lacquer cabinetry finish by Fine Paints of Europe, a metallic ceiling paper by Cole & Son and a brass-trimmed countertop. Opposite: LeCompte paired a hammered-metal table base by Julian Chichester with a custom wood top fabricated by Valentino Baielli to perfectly fit the breakfast nook. To ensure the Circa Lighting chandelier wouldn’t distract from the picturesque lake views, she had its antiqued-metal surface painted Benjamin Moore’s Cloud White.
Above: “We wanted spaces within spaces,” Liederbach says of the sun room. Vibrant pillows, an antique rug from Rouzati Rugs and Surya ottomans pop against the custom banquette’s tufted linen and velvet Perennials fabrics in warm gray hues. Opposite: An English antique table and quartet of tailored armchairs upholstered in Allegra Hicks’ Stripes pattern for Lee Jofa create a formal sitting room. LeCompte designed the custom ottoman, which was fabricated by Parkwest Interiors in Wilmette.
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Above: “You don’t want any excitement in the bathroom. You want things quiet to get the day started,” Liederbach says of this serene space, which features soft-white cabinetry by Windsor Builders, a Bardiglio marble countertop from Illinois Marble & Granite, Ltd. and Benjamin Moore’s Arctic Gray wall color. Left: A spectacular lake view inspired the main bedroom’s palette of blue hues that range from the soft Wedgwood of a custom tufted headboard upholstered in fabric by GP&J Baker to the deep indigo of a Ralph Lauren fabric that covers a Brunschwig & Fils bench.
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“The home’s design was inspired by the late-19th-century Shingle-style architecture along the coast of Maine, with its abundance of porches to capture the all-too-short summers that Chicagoans are all too familiar with,” Liederbach says. Here, however, practicality dictated a painted finish rather than natural weathered wood shingles.
Interior Design: Abbie Anderson, Abbie Anderson Design Home Builder: Joseph D. Vitulli and Grzegorz Kwasnik, Top Line Construction Renovations, Inc.
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Using a blend of classic French design and modern furniture, a designer creates the home she’s always wanted. W R I T T E N BY A L L I S O N D U N C A N P H O T O G R A P H Y BY S T O F F E R P H O T O G R A P H Y I N T E R I O R S
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work. “I have always appreciated contrast,” she says. “I love playing with classic and modern, light and dark, new and old.” Elsewhere, the designer turned to other standout elements such as bold lighting—a prime example being the pendant over the kitchen table. With its ornate plaster molding on the inside, the fixture lends generational context to a home brimming with historical relevance. A collector of both modern and heirloom furniture—“Tom always asks how many chairs we really need,” she jokes—Abbie invested in classic styles, such as the Eero Saarinen-inspired womb chair sitting in a sunny west-facing window that only further complements the historical roots of the residence. Abbie also wanted to integrate modern elements that nodded to her and Tom’s personal passions. She paid homage to his love for aviation with Chris Buff’s High Key Mustang, a blackand-white photograph depicting a plane, above the stone fireplace mantle. She hid a television behind the artwork, so as not to distract from the charcoal gray-coated floor-to-ceiling built-ins. “The bookcases make such a statement when you walk in the double doors off the lobby,” the designer notes. “With 12-foot ceilings, the expansive shelves draw your perspective to the remarkable arched windows that cast your view outward.” Though she used color sparingly throughout the home, Abbie added a pop in the garden-level kitchen with an elegant red velvet settee that highlights the sculptural aesthetic of the dining table and chairs. In another playful move, the designer installed removable peel-and-stick floral wallpaper in the nursery that can be easily swapped for another pattern one day. For now, though, “It will not be coming down,” laughs Abbie. Neutrals, however, reign supreme in the bedroom, where the designer wanted the sunlight that filters through the windows to serve as the star of the show. Wall-to-wall hidden storage coated in that same white she used throughout the home reflects the natural light. Abbie even selected a low-profile bed—topped with soft linen bedding—so as not to block any sunshine from streaming into the room. Overall it is, says Abbie, “magical,” adding, “There really is something to be said for being happy whenever you go into a space.”
“I felt confident adding darker accents, thanks to the ceiling height,” says designer Abbie Anderson. She coated the living room built-ins—which flank a Chris Buff print, High Key Mustang—in Benjamin Moore’s Twilight Zone, then added a cozy factor with an Artek walnut coffee table and an AllModern houndstooth ottoman.
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Above: Carrying over the paint color from the living room, Anderson chose walnut veneer interior cabinetry, geometric tilework by Artistic Tile and brass Waterworks hardware for the main-level dry bar. Opposite: A dining nook in the kitchen features a Sancal dining table surrounded by Vitra chairs and an Artifort red velvet sofa, all set under an oversize Flos pendant. “The inside of the pendant is plaster,” says the designer. “When you look up, it’s like being in an Italian villa thanks to the ornate details.”
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Right: West-facing windows drench an Eero Saarinen-inspired Rivington womb chair from Knoll in natural light and spotlight a Tom Dixon chandelier, an RH side table and a shag rug from HomeGoods. Opposite: Abbie kept much of the original kitchen the same, including the cabinets and marble countertops—but added DWR counter stools and a curvaceous Vibia pendant in black and gold.
Throughout the home, the designer used Benjamin Moore’s Chantilly Lace as a canvas for her French-inspired aesthetic. In the main bedroom, the shade adds a dream-like effect when paired with an intricate Façon de Venise pendant, Vitra corner chair, Jesse Elysée bed and Safavieh rug.
Above, left: A black floating Artek console table and a Vitra chair provide the perfect work-from-home nook in the main bedroom. Contemporary artwork from Gallery Direct provides further inspiration. Above, right: A modern oak double vanity and polished brass Gubi pendant in the en-suite bathroom warms up the mix of marble, all sourced from Artistic Tile, and Waterworks chrome fixtures.
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OPEN TO INTERPRETATION History meets whimsy in José Lerma’s playful works. W R I T T E N BY M I K K I B R A M M E R P H O T O G R A P H Y BY F R A N K I S H M A N
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osé Lerma has a sense of humor. His paintings and drawings—be they renditions of historical figures or interpretations of The Last Supper—embody a cartoonish, tongue-in-cheek aesthetic, in spite of the pious originals that inspire them. “Often the content of what interests me is either very dry, or maybe sad or tragic,” he says. “So I try to give it a very happy, approachable, friendly aesthetic. The idea is that you could be a child and enjoy my works, but also as an adult for completely different reasons.” Much of that whimsy comes from candy-like colors of the thick, bubblegum-esque paint he uses. Though it’s one of his signatures, the technique—which mixes pigments with construction materials and store-bought binders—was born out of necessity. “I started doing it when I was a student because it was cost-effective,” he admits. “But it also has the added benefit of being more connected to real life and to materials that exist all around us.” Applying the paint in broad strokes using brooms and wallpaper brushes, Lerma meddles with perspective. “The idea is to enlarge the gesture as much as possible so that the work is not just big, but a small work made big, so that you feel smaller by extension and it puts you in a childlike state of mind.” While his approach is lighthearted, the work is a broader examination of Latin representation in the art world. Lerma has created a series of what he calls “re-paintings” of Hispanic subjects in the European and American wings of the Art Institute of Chicago. “My goal was to speak of the lack of proportional representation for the Latin experience and sensibility in the American museum,” he explains. Lerma’s new work-in-progress addresses the same concept. Creating doodles of the Art Institute’s European paintings on cocktail napkins, he photographs the napkins and will eventually digitally collage them into a much larger piece. “I have done all the European paintings in the west wing,” he says. “My goal is to finish all European paintings from the Renaissance to the impressionists.” Lerma will stack the pieces next to each other, following the curatorial logic of the museum. “The overall feeling of condensing and collapsing the images’ space is claustrophobic and optically charged,” he says. “It’s a caricature of a museum experience.”
Drawing on how Latin American work is exhibited in the art world, artist José Lerma creates cartoonish interpreations of museum pieces, such as with Portrait of a Lady (detail opposite), inspired by an anonymous work at the the Art Institute of Chicago. Marxist Models (left) is part of a series that mixes deflated cliches of Latin American Guerrilla aesthetics with 1970s Italian fashion.
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From the ashes, a scholarly couple rebuilds their dream home while honoring the voices of their past.
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Architecture: Steve Liska, Liska Architects Interior Design: Guinevere Johnson, Third Coast Interiors Home Builder: David Heitman, Perfection Property Restoration
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“It’s a very historical element,” he explains. “It’s a Classical progression from the dining room to the kitchen where you get this wonderful squeezing of space opening to grandness.” After restoring any salvageable original elements, including the living room’s walnut mantle and Doric order columns, Liska and Johnson teamed up across designs for millwork and molding, lighting and flow. “Because the house had such a strong language, it was easier to interpret the details,” says Liska, to which Johnson adds, “The idea was to have it feel very American and open, but with French and Victorian influences.” Meanwhile, New Orleans, the hometown of Natasha’s late mother, was the leading inspiration for Johnson’s soulful interiors. The designer paid the city a visit early on in the process, returning with a bevy of lighting from storied French Quarter gaslight brand Bevolo. Another homage: Damask textiles—a nod to Natasha’s grandmother who was a drapery seamstress—which feature in every room. But nowhere is the NOLA connection more poignant than the attic’s stained-glass window with its fleur-de-lis (a symbol of the city and its slave resistance, as it was an image branded upon runaway slaves), which Brett meticulously restored and set aglow with lighting. A final must for an academic household? “As many libraries as possible,” notes Johnson. There are four in total, most prominently, a cozy memorial library housing Natasha’s late father’s book collection just off the entry. Set against the designer’s palette of restful grays, several generations of tomes hold pride of place at last. Johnson credits the finished success to a cast of kindred spirits: “Natasha, Brett, Steve and I believe one must have a sense of history in order to move forward. All of us pulled from historical references, and not just in the visual aspects, but in the feeling of respect that permeates throughout.” There is an unspoken communion between this home, design team and owners. “After the fire, there was a moment when I thought, ‘How can we go back when the house did this to us?’ But then I realized, ‘No, the house did this to us,’ ” says Natasha, an audible smile coloring her voice. “I feel this house is very happy that we are its caretakers. And, even more than that, I feel my ancestors are here with me.”
To dress up the entryway of this historic Evanston home, architect Steve Liska designed custom leaded glass doors with an elliptical fan light transom. Designer Guinevere Johnson’s welcoming touches—a French chandelier and walls painted Barren Plain by Benjamin Moore—establish threads of gilt and gray that are featured throughout.
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Above: Framed by custom bookshelves, the husband Brett Gadsden’s second-floor office affords views down a reconceived hallway featuring white-oak wide-strip floors finished in a rich ebony Minwax. The French doors and hardware from Brass Accents Inc. were selected for their historical accuracy. Opposite: Nestled between the foyer and the front staircase, Natasha’s father’s book collection (which survived the fire) shines in a designated memorial library. The antique 1890s bronze-and-crystal chandelier and Glendale candle sconces on the hearth harken to the home’s genesis.
Above: A shiplap-accented den off the kitchen makes a cozy spot for morning coffee with its gas fireplace by Majestic and roomy Baker armchairs. “We hang out there all the time,” notes homeowner Natasha Trethewey. The custom-cut rug is Stark and the pendant is Thomas O’Brien from Circa Lighting. Opposite: In the dining room, Johnson chose a Jacques Garcia Maison En Ville dining table to underscore the French ethos. Gray Artistic Frame chairs and drapes of Schumacher’s Alento Damasco Mercury fabric play to Lake Michigan’s shifting visages. The chandelier is Robert Abbey.
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Above, left: Brett worked alongside specialist Emily Carlson of Solstice Stained Glass to restore the home’s original lyre-shaped window featuring a fleur-de-lis motif. The diminutive, arch-top French door from Old World Millworks was selected to frame the beloved feature. Above, right: Formerly a dark, tight spiral, the new back stairwell offers a grand progression from the kitchen to Natasha’s attic study. The walls and curved ceilings (which cleverly disguise structural alterations) are painted Washington Blue by Benjamin Moore.
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In the main bedroom, Farrow & Ball’s Parma Gray lends a cool balance to the russet-toned Egyptian Oushak rug from Oscar Isberian matched by accent pillows of fabric from a 19th-century French estate. The high-back bed and nightstand are both from Century Furniture.
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Above: Natasha’s affinity for gilt mirrors extends to the top floor, where another vintage find adds a touch of glamour to her office bathroom. Beadboard cladding, Chapman & Myers loop-arm sconces and a pedestal sink with California Faucets fittings keep things clean and classic. Opposite: The NOLA-inspired guest bedroom pays tribute to Natasha’s grandmother, a drapery seamstress, with its Maxwell Fabrics damask headboard and window swag of Gianti Fabrics velvet. Bevolo sconces and a set of thrifted drapery prints—serendipitously found with purple matting—dress the walls.
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OUTDOOR LIVING The role of home is always evolving. It changes as one’s needs change, accommodating new family members and emptier nests; unique hobbies and work-from-home setups alike. But one concept has become more relevant across the board, year after year: Outdoor living is a staple of the modern-day abode. No residence is complete without space to spread out, play in the open air, dine alfresco and clink drinks poolside. Regardless of climate, innovative solutions are making this vision of time spent in the midst of nature possible, and homeowners throughout the country are embracing it. On the following pages, the experts of all things outdoor weigh in on the trends and techniques dominating the conversation.
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GAINING + GIVING INFLUENCE •D igital dialogue: “The wealth of imagery available online enables clients to give us a much more exact idea of what they are looking for,” Bergmann says. “We are also receiving more clients through social media, which has expanded our range to desert, tropical, mountain and seaside projects.” •S ustainable standpoint: Bergmann and team recognize the responsibility they have to guide clients toward options that save water, prevent waste and preserve resources. “We strive to be conscious and practice eco-friendly methods while educating our homeowners on the benefits.”
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As outdoor living spaces continue to gain popularity, the role of the landscape designer evolves. Today, experts like those at Craig Bergmann Landscape Design must be masters of plantings and site ecology, but also of cohesion and spatial flow. “With the development of furnished alfresco rooms, we are mindful to preserve uninterrupted view corridors from interiors to exterior environments, to green spaces and the views beyond,” says Craig Bergmann, the Chicago-based firm’s namesake, proprietor and president. “We also strive to ensure that outdoor living spaces serve a purpose and intent similar to the way an indoor one does, with nothing rudimentary or unnecessary.” Bergmann and his team manage this multifaceted goal in the creation of open-air family rooms, dens, kitchens and more via truly custom programming that hinges on close collaboration with the client.
“We work with Mother Nature to find success for the homeowner and planet.”
Top: Welcome to garden heaven …. a shade-covered dining oasis with a view to a distant pond makes for a lush and lively area. Left: This fountain featuring a 12-point-star design was crafted of custom-carved stone. Above: Glorious is the word for this poolside pergola, which is laden with wisteria and constructed of terra-cotta roof tiles, oak beams and wrought-iron vine supports. Bottom: A bald cypress allée creates a shady respite for a vintage faux bois container collection alongside a rill fountain. All photography by Scott Shigley
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THESE MIDWEST NATIVES KNOW THEIR STUFF At Fenestration Solutions, one of the mottos is, “We’ll never recommend a product that can’t withstand a hard Chicago winter!” The firm prides itself on being a native Midwestern company with more than 40 years of experience in the field locally, and a small business to boot. “We know our region and strive to help clients understand the nuances of their home’s geography,” Schmitt shares. “Maintenance, in particular regular cleaning schedules to prevent mineral/salt buildup, are always a recommendation.” And before they get to that conversation, they’ll have helped the homeowner carefully choose the perfect products for their home, site and anticipated conditions. “Top-tier personal service and thoughtful customer-specific solutions are what you can expect from our staff.”
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Savor those sweet summer breezes without leaving the couch, or gaze at the brilliant stars of winter from your kitchen table … these are the ambient scenes Fenestration Solutions, Inc. helps its clients create. And this is possible in large part because of the firm’s premier product partner: LaCantina Doors. “When you’re able to expand the size of your space in the 30 seconds it takes to retract a system, welcoming in fresh air, it changes the entire experience of home,” says Brent Schmitt, Fenestration Solutions’ lead architectural sales representative. Indeed, homeowners can now go about daily life and entertain in novel ways. Using sliding, folding and swing doors, one can open the kitchen, dining and living spaces to the outdoor areas, increasing square footage and making it possible to host far more people. They can also improve thermal insulation and, owing to their wide view corridors and high-end materials, help to achieve aesthetic goals.
“Soaking up every second of seasonable weather from the comfort of your own home—that’s what outdoor living means to us!”
Top: Guests love to hang out in this kitchen, which gains new status as the party spot when blended into the back porch thanks to LaCantina Doors. Left: Small urban spaces quickly double in size when thoughtfully combined with outdoor areas. A zero-post corner system from LaCantina is perfect for this Chicago condominium by architect Terri Johnson. Above: LaCantina Doors enabled the owners of this North Shore home to maintain the nature-infused tranquility of its historic, Asian-inspired architecture when working with Massey Associates Architects on a remodel. Bottom: This vacation residence incorporates multiple LaCantina sliding door systems for a seamless indooroutdoor transition. Architecture by Booth Hansen; Build by Scott Christopher Homes. Top, Left & Bottom: Photography by Brent Schmitt Above: Photography by Dave Burk
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When one dreams of their home and landscape, disappointments are certainly not a part of the anticipations. And that is what motivates and inspires the team at Scott Byron & Co. Led by CEO Scott Byron and president Andrew Otting, the landscape design firm starts every project by listening carefully to just what they’ll need to do to exceed expectations and avoid any mishaps. “We want to understand how they view their space and how they plan to use it,” Byron says. “Outdoor living has become an essential that reflects the homeowner’s personality, so we take the responsibility of delivering their ideal environment very seriously.” In doing so, they consider how it will connect to the home, taking into account the natural surroundings, architecture and interiors. “We do not have a signature style,” Otting shares. “Our master artists and artisans work together to turn the client’s goals into exquisite works of art.” Hence,
•W ater flow: Scott Byron & Co. uses sustainable design methods for on-site water management, including low-maintenance bioswales, dry creek beds and dry wells. Stormwater is slowly infiltrated back to the ground, recharging groundwater and preventing flooding. This and the use of green roofs that retain rainwater have made it possible for the firm’s landscapes to preserve precious Lake Michigan by retaining and reusing water from each site instead of wasting it. •S elections and sourcing: The team also uses locally sourced plants and materials, which both supports the regional industry and reduces the environmental impact of transportation. Plus, it makes landscapes more adaptable and resilient in their given climate.
their motto, “Art in Harmony with Nature.”
“For us, good enough isn’t good enough. It must be great.”
Top, left: Outdoor rooms for dining and entertaining extend the home’s livable space beyond exterior walls. Evergreen hedges and groundcover unify and link the rooms together. Left: A garden path leads visitors around the home, nestled among plantings selected for year-round interest with accents of color for summer beauty. Top, right: The meandering pathway connects intimate rooms for private gatherings and thoughtful reflection alike. The ribbon of creek water flows gently through the garden. Left & Top, right: Photography by Tony Soluri
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168 N Northwest Highway | Park Ridge, Il. 60068 | 847.518.9000
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THINKERS, FEELERS, CRAFTERS OF HOME, HEARTH AND BEYOND. We’re your partner in the journey of creating the most profound environment of your life. Our mission is to help others experience the joy of living and working in beautiful, yet highly functional spaces. We’re driven to create for, and with, our clients by a strong belief in our mantra: How you shape your space will shape your day.TM
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Exquisite Surfaces
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BauTeam German Kitchen Tailors
Gaggenau, Thermador, Bosch Experience & Design Center
Porcelanosa Tile/Kitchen/Bath/Hardwood
Bentwood of Chicago
THE GALLEY | ZIP WATER
Scavolini Store Chicago
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The Shade Store
Buechel Stone
House of Rohl Studio
Sherwin-Williams Color Studio
Carlisle Wide Plank Floors
Katonah Architectural Hardware
SMEG USA
The Chopping Block
Middleby Residential/Viking Range/La Cornue
Studio Snaidero Chicago
Christopher Peacock
Miele Experience Center
Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Showroom
Dacor Kitchen Theater
Moen Design Center
True Residential
de Giulio kitchen design
Monogram Design Center
Vicostone
Divine Flooring
NEFF of Chicago
Waterworks
DOM Interiors
New Style Cabinets
Wood-Mode Lifestyle Design Center