Luxe Magazine - July/August 2023 Colorado

Go Ahead, Overthink The Windows.

Architect: Upwall Design Builder: Douglas Knight Construction Photographer: Springgate Photography Follow us on Instagram @sierrapacificwindows

For some homes, windows become more than a building element. All the more reason to start with the world's best materials and designs, sustainably crafted. To transcend function and open the world of stunning sight lines, playful light and museum-quality views. A tall order for a normal window, but not for windows that never compromise. Learn more >

TELL YOUR BEST STORIES WITH ENDLESS, INSPIRED DESIGN POSSIBILITIES. TO

©2022 Hunter Douglas Inc.

LIVE BEAUTIFULLY

Who doesn’t want to live well? To be perfectly at ease, in comfort and style?

Innovative product designs pair with gorgeous fabrics and control systems so advanced, shades can be scheduled to automatically adjust to their optimal position throughout the day. Creating a new world of beauty, convenience and energy efficiency – morning, noon, and night.

Silhouette® ClearView® Shadings with PowerView® Automation

NEW YORK CHICAGO DALLAS NASHVILLE BOSTON SAN FRANCISCO GREENWICH PALM BEACH SHORT HILLS CANNES JAKARTA

UNMATCHED QUALITY METICULOUS CRAFTSMANSHIP HEIRLOOMS OF TOMORROW

When you walk through our doors, bring an idea. A dream. A vision. Our showroom is designed to inspire you with on-site chefs, product experts, and exclusive events - all so you can fully experience everything your kitchen can be.

We’ll bring you the showroom experience you’ve been waiting for.

INTERIOR DESIGN FOR BETTER LIVING � HELP REIMAGINE YOUR HOME

tile

stone mosaics

bath furniture

denver 303.722.1333

vail 970.926.2322

basalt 970.927.0700

DESIGN STUDIOS :

telluride 307 Society Drive, Unit D1

crested butte 318 Elk Avenue, Unit 20

www.decorativematerials.com

Decorative Materials proudly supports:

Create the oasis with our selection

Teak outdoor

Create the perfect oasis with our selection of Teak outdoor furniture

Oasis with Selection of

Unwind in the beauty of nature with our elegant and comfortable collections. Teak Warehouse furniture adds a touch of the sublime to any outdoor space; whether you’re creating a charming dining area or upgrading your pool lounge. Our fully assembled and ready to ship teak, rope, concrete, resin and reclaimed teak furniture is delivered nationwide with white-glove service.

Unwind in the of nature with our and collections. Teak adds a touch of the sublime to any outdoor space; whether creating a area or your pool lounge. Our assembled and ready to ship teak, rope, concrete, resin and reclaimed teak furniture is delivered nationwide with service.

“The key to the design was openness. We wanted to bring the outdoors in, especially on the main level, and allow for outdoor areas on different levels of the home.” Adam Steiner, Cornerstone Architects

WesternWindowSystems.com

Design Better

JUL AUG

Scene

56 DESIGN DISPATCH

The little black book of all things new and fabulous in the local community.

Radar

68 ARCHITECTURALLY SPEAKING

Today’s designers offer an evolving approach to traditional barn architecture.

72 HISTORY LESSON

Floorcloths are back in vogue thanks to a new crop of creatives rethinking their aesthetics.

74 SHOP TALK

Shop owners discuss their latest ventures and the importance of local communities.

78 COME TOGETHER

A design, construction and architecture incubator is providing practical tools and a space to innovate.

Market

MATERIAL

their own fabric lines as muse, top designers create one-of-a-kind mood boards exclusively for Luxe.

With their own fabric lines as muse, top create one-of-a-kind mood boards for

TREND

Discover the American fashion designers who rede ning current sartorial attitudes.

Discover the American fashion who are rede current sartorial attitudes.

SPOTLIGHT

Furniture makers open their doors to share what’s in the works, how they stay inspired and what’s next in design.

Living

Furniture makers open their doors to share what’s in the works, how stay and what’s next in +

KITCHEN + BATH

Three pros in on the essential tenets of kitchen

Three pros weigh in on the essential tenets of good kitchen design.

“

–

I loved The Container Store’s suggestion of wrapping the credenza in recycled crocodile leather.”

DESIGNER HUMA SULAIMAN

Happiness is in the details.

Designer Huma Sulaiman partnered with The Container Store to create a modern gentleman’s space for Kips Bay Decorator Show House. The striking result featured glass-front cabinets and a floating credenza wrapped in recycled leather. To discover the potential of your space, start with a free design consultation.

Let us help you discover the potential of your space. Schedule a free design consultation at containerstore.com/custom-spaces.

FEATURES

176

Artful Interventions

Originally built to display a museum-worthy collection, a Denver property is reshaped to meet a family’s needs.

Written by Christine DeOrio

Photography by Brandon Huttenlocher

188

Call It Kismet

In a classic case of “right place, right time,” a lucky encounter leads a couple to their perfect Snowmass escape.

Written by Hilary Masell Oswald

Photography by Dallas & Harris Photography

200

Growing Places

With explosions of flowers and organic materials, a Denver artist makes a colorful statement on human nature.

Written by Maile Pingel

Photography by Jimena Peck

204

Peace & Quiet

Nestled within mountains, a new Aspen abode is defined by serene living spaces that descend along a steep slope.

Written by Abigail Stone

Photography by Brent Moss

Styling by Natalie Warady

EXCELLENCE

151 Presenting the 2023 Luxe RED Awards honoring excellence, innovation and the best residential architecture, interior design and landscape architecture projects and products.

ON THE COVER: Curvaceous furnishings curated by designer Cecilia Tanoni play off bold works by Donna Huanca and Harumi Nakashima in the living room of a Denver home. Within the tableau is Vladimir Kagan’s Serpentine sofa, Caste coffee tables, India Mahdavi stools and Esfera armchairs by Ricardo Fasanello. A rug by Adam Hunter for The Rug Company lies underfoot. Page 176

DESIGN DIRECTOR

Pam Shavalier

ART DIRECTOR

Candace Cohen

PAMELA LERNER JACCARINO

VICE PRESIDENT, EDITOR IN CHIEF

EXECUTIVE EDITOR

Brittany Chevalier McIntyre

SENIOR MANAGING EDITOR

Colleen McTiernan

MANAGING EDITORIAL DIRECTOR

Kelly Velocci Jolliffe

MANAGING EDITORS

Krystal Racaniello, Clémence Sfadj

HOMES EDITORS

SOUTHEAST

Kate Abney

COLORADO, LOS ANGELES, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Kelly Phillips Badal

PACIFIC NORTHWEST, SAN FRANCISCO

Mary Jo Bowling

ART

ART DIRECTOR

Maria Pluta

SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Jamie Beauparlant

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Ellen Antworth

ASSOCIATE GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Kyle Anderson

SENIOR RETOUCHER

Christian Ablan

GREATER NEW YORK

Grace Beuley Hunt

STYLE DIRECTOR

Kathryn Given

ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Khadejah Khan

AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO, DALLAS + FORT WORTH, HOUSTON

Paulette Pearson

ARIZONA, CHICAGO

Shannon Sharpe

MIAMI, PALM BEACH + BROWARD, NAPLES + SARASOTA

Jennifer Pfaff Smith

MARKET

SENIOR MARKET EDITOR

Sarah Shelton

DIGITAL

SENIOR DIRECTOR, CONTENT DISTRIBUTION

Amanda Kahan

SENIOR MANAGER, DIGITAL CONTENT

Ileana Llorens

WEB EDITOR

Michelle Yee

ADAM I. SANDOW CHAIRMAN

ERICA HOLBORN

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Michael Shavalier

CHIEF DESIGN OFFICER

Cindy Allen

CHIEF SALES OFFICER

Kate Kelly Smith

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT + DESIGN FUTURIST

AJ Paron

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, STRATEGY

Bobby Bonett

VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES

Lisa Silver Faber

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, PARTNER + PROGRAM SUCCESS

Tanya Suber

VICE PRESIDENT, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Laura Steele

DIRECTOR, VIDEO

Steven Wilsey

SANDOW DESIGN GROUP OPERATIONS

SENIOR DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC OPERATIONS

Keith Clements

CONTROLLER

Emily Kaitz

DIRECTOR, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Joshua Grunstra

SANDOW was founded by visionary entrepreneur Adam I. Sandow in 2003, with the goal of reinventing the traditional publishing model. Today, SANDOW powers the design, materials and luxury industries through innovative content, tools and integrated solutions. Its diverse portfolio of assets includes The SANDOW Design Group, a unique ecosystem of design media and services brands, including Luxe Interiors + Design, Interior Design, Metropolis, DesignTV by SANDOW; ThinkLab, a research and strategy firm; and content services brands, including The Agency by SANDOW – a full-scale digital marketing agency, The Studio by SANDOW – a video production studio, and SURROUND – a podcast network and production studio. SANDOW Design Group is a key supporter and strategic partner to NYCxDESIGN, a not-for-profit organization committed to empowering and promoting the city’s diverse creative community. In 2019, Adam Sandow launched Material Bank, the world’s largest marketplace for searching, sampling and specifying architecture, design and construction materials.

This

magazine is recyclable. Please recycle when you’re done with it. We’re all in this together.

DON’T MAKE LUNCH. MAKE THUNDER.

THOR Kitchen: a complete line of full-featured, superbly crafted, stainless steel warriors. Dual fuel, gas and electric options. 4,000–18,000 BTU burners. Infrared broilers. LED panel lights. Continuous cast iron grates. Heavy-duty tilt panel controls. Massive capacities. LightningBoil™ speed. Brilliant blue porcelain oven interiors. And more. The real value in pro-grade performance.

KATE KELLY SMITH

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT + MANAGING DIRECTOR

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS

Tanya Suber

GENERAL MANAGER Scott MacClements

NATIONAL SALES DIRECTORS REGIONAL SALES DIRECTORS

NATIONAL PUBLISHER

Michelle Blair

HOME FURNISHINGS DIRECTOR

Blaire Rzempoluch

WEST COAST DIRECTORS

Lisa Lovely, Carolyn Homestead

MIDWEST + SOUTH CENTRAL DIRECTOR

Tanya Scribner

SALES OPERATIONS DIRECTOR John Baum

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Bianca Buffamonte

SALES ASSISTANT Janice Hyatt

INTEGRATED MARKETING

SENIOR DIRECTOR, MARKETING + DIGITAL STRATEGY Samantha Westmoreland

DIGITAL STRATEGY MANAGER Kasey Campbell

INTEGRATED MARKETING MANAGERS Verity Lister, Frank G. Prescia

INTEGRATED GRAPHIC DESIGNER Antoinette Childs

EVENTS MANAGER Gabriella Laimer

EVENTS COORDINATOR Rachele Daszkal

PAR TNER + PROGRAM SUCCESS

DIRECTOR, SPECIAL PROJECTS Jennifer Kimmerling

PARTNER SUCCESS MANAGER + TEAM LEAD Brittany Watson

SENIOR PARTNER SUCCESS MANAGERS Lauren Krause, Susan Mallek, Molly Polo

LUXE PREFERRED, PROGRAM SUCCESS MANAGER + ANALYTICS SPECIALIST Victoria Albrecht

LUXE PREFERRED, PROGRAM SUCCESS MANAGER Stephanie Fritz

NATIVE CONTENT EDITOR + TEAM LEAD Greta Wolf

NATIVE CONTENT EDITORS Heather Schreckengast, Matthew Stewart

CIRCULATION + DISTRIBUTION

SENIOR MANAGER, MANUFACTURING + DISTRIBUTION Stacey Rigney

ARIZONA PUBLISHER Adrienne B. Honig

SALES ASSOCIATE Catherine McGlynn

AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO PUBLISHER Jim Wilson

SALES ASSOCIATE Addie Szews

CHICAGO REGIONAL PUBLISHER Kathleen Mitchell

DIRECTORS Tracy Colitte, Carolyn Funk, Taylor Greene

COLORADO REGIONAL PUBLISHER Kathleen Mitchell

DIRECTORS Travis Gainsley, Katie Martin

DALLAS + FORT WORTH PUBLISHER Rolanda Polley

SALES ASSOCIATE Addie Szews

GREATER NEW YORK PUBLISHER Trish Kirsch

ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER, NEW YORK Donna Herman

DIRECTOR, NEW YORK Maritza Smith

HOUSTON PUBLISHER Amy McAnally

SALES ASSOCIATE Addie Szews

LOS ANGELES PUBLISHER Tiffany O’Hare

ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Virginia Williams

MIAMI, PALM BEACH + BROWARD, NAPLES + SARASOTA

REGIONAL PUBLISHER Stacey Callahan

DIRECTORS Jennifer Chanay, Susan Goldstein, Karina Gonzalez

PACIFIC NORTHWEST PUBLISHER Debby Steiner

DIRECTOR Cathy Cruse

SAN FRANCISCO PUBLISHER Lisa Lovely

DIRECTOR Sara McGovern

SOUTHEAST PUBLISHER Sibyl de St. Aubin

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PUBLISHER Alisa Tate

ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Kali Smith

@Luxe

Luxe Interiors + Design®, (ISSN 1949-2022), Arizona (ISSN 2163-9809), California (ISSN 2164-0122), Chicago (ISSN 2163-9981), Colorado (ISSN 21639949), Florida (ISSN 2163-9779), New York (ISSN 2163-9728), Pacific Northwest (ISSN 2167-9584), San Francisco (ISSN 2372-0220), Southeast (ISSN 2688-5735), Texas (ISSN 2163-9922), Vol. 21, No. 4, July/August, prints bimonthly and is published by SANDOW, 3651 FAU Boulevard, Suite 200, Boca Raton, FL 33431. Luxe Interiors + Design® (“Luxe”) provides information on luxury homes and lifestyles. Luxe Interiors + Design®, SANDOW, its affiliates, employees, contributors, writers, editors, (Publisher) accepts no responsibility for inaccuracies, errors or omissions with information and/or advertisements contained herein. The Publisher has neither investigated nor endorsed the companies and/or products that advertise within the publication or that are mentioned editorially. Publisher assumes no responsibility for the claims made by the Advertisers or the merits of their respective products or services advertised or promoted in Luxe Publisher neither expressly nor implicitly endorses such Advertiser products, services or claims. Publisher expressly assumes no liability for any damages whatsoever that may be suffered by any purchaser or user for any products or services advertised or mentioned editorially herein and strongly recommends that any purchaser or user investigate such products, services, methods and/or claims made thereto. Opinions expressed in the magazine and/or its advertisements do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Publisher. Neither the Publisher nor its staff, associates or affiliates are responsible for any errors, omissions or information whatsoever that have been misrepresented to Publisher. The information on products and services as advertised in Luxe are shown by Publisher on an “as is” and “as available” basis. Publisher makes no representations or warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, as to the information, services, contents, trademarks, patents, materials or products included in this magazine. All pictures reproduced in Luxe have been accepted by Publisher on the condition that such pictures are reproduced with the knowledge and prior consent of the photographer and any homeowner concerned. As such, Publisher is not responsible for any infringement of the copyright or otherwise arising out of any publication in Luxe Subscriptions: 1 year: $34.95 USA, $84.95 in all other countries. Luxe is a licensed trademark of SANDOW © 2023. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may

Pivot doors offer the flexibility you desire in design and construction. Interior pivot doors offer endless design possibilities, create dynamic spaces, and leave a lasting impression. With FritsJurgens in the door, installation is easier in both new and existing construction. Scan the QR code to explore how interior pivot doors can bring design flexibility to your project. Log on to fritsjurgens.com for more details.

Designed by Architect Andrea Eusebi

Manufactured and photographed by Eusebi Arredamenti

Bots + Biedermeier

This summer, while we’re witnessing the colossus AI wave coming for us, and feeling slightly uneasy, we have observed a return to classic design. Perhaps it’s a counter to what’s in the zeitgeist. We know the bots are here, and getting smarter, thus we look to be comforted in our homes, and in design that is certain and stalwart. I imagine that I would feel better asking ChatGPT to organize my weekly meal plan while seated in, say, a Biedermeier chair. All the better to be rooted in something sure and dependable.

For this issue, we take a closer look at old-fashioned things that are resurging: brick-and-mortar shops, traditional floorcloth textiles, the push for agricultural barns as adaptive reuse conversions, and a non-profit art and design center that pays craft forward. Collectively, these stories make us recognize that the more things change, the more we crave what has come before.

Finally, this issue celebrates our RED Awards, recognizing the best in residential design. A big congratulations to all of our winners!

Pamela Jaccarino VP, Editor in Chief @pamelajaccarino

KRYSTA RODRIGUEZ

Actress, Stage & Screen

Founder, Curated by Krysta Rodriguez

DRESS IN: TAMBOURINE TRAPS

“

”

A beautiful outdoor space for our guests that will last a lifetime.

Erin Fetherston Designer, Fashion & Interiors | LA - NYC

TimberTech decks capture all the natural beauty of real wood—without the costly maintenance. Made from up to 85% recycled content, they’re engineered to resist moisture and won’t splinter, rot, crack, or peel—plus, TimberTech is a better choice for fire zones.* All this, backed by TimberTech's industryleading warranty, means that you can enjoy your deck for decades to come.

** Order your free samples at TimberTech.com.

SCENE

WRITTEN BY CHRISTINE DEORIO | PRODUCED BY CLÉMENCE SFADJ

RETAIL THERAPY

ASPENX FLAGSHIP BY ROWLAND+BROUGHTON

To a portfolio that ranges from spectacular private residences to a thoughtful exhibition at this year’s Venice Biennale of Architecture, Aspen-based design firm Rowland+Broughton recently added a chic retail experience at the base of Aspen Mountain. Conceived in collaboration with Aspen Skiing Company and Cinco Design, the AspenX flagship store at Gondola Plaza showcases premium performance wear against a slick backdrop of ebonized-oak cabinetry and bleached-oak seating. Overhead, a dropped ceiling comprising thin beams of extruded aluminum creates a sense of openness, while underfoot lies a bespoke geometric carpet in tones of black, gray and “Herbert Bayer Blue”— a nod to the design visionary who was instrumental in the town’s postwar revitalization. A Neolith bar invites visitors to linger over drinks, savory bites and Ladurée macarons after shopping or while arranging rentals of top-tier bikes and skis, rounding out this stylish base camp for adventures on the mountain. aspenx.com

ON VIEW “JUSTIN FAVELA: VISTAS IN COLOR”

In June, community members gathered at the Denver Botanic Gardens to help install the floor-toceiling, site-specific installation that’s now wrapping the entire ellipse-shaped Bonfils-Stanton Gallery in vivid color this summer. Titled “Justin Favela: Vistas in Color” and on display through the end of September, the mural uses a familiar material in an unexpected way: In his signature style, Las Vegas–based Mexican American artist Justin Favela painstakingly placed myriad strips of delicate piñata tissue paper to create an abstract landscape. Inspired by the artist’s road trips across the United States and Mexico and by desert imagery painted on low-rider cars, the composition immerses viewers in a vibrant Western world while sparking conversations about the region’s communities, cultures and history. botanicgardens.org

LAUNCH

THE BODE & WELL COLLECTION BY ANGELA HARRIS

At last spring’s High Point Market, Denver-based multihyphenate designer Angela Harris expanded the growing assortment of home goods gathered under her Bode & Well brand. The new Bode & Well Collection by Angela Harris comprises 43 wall art pieces—produced in collaboration with wall decor manufacturers Paragon and Propac—influenced by her interest in the connection between neuroscience and nature. “The artworks are playful and elegant, layered with unexpected elements and inspired by nature wonder,” says Harris, whose pursuit of a master’s degree in sustainable design inspired her passion for mindful projects powered by science and technology. From block printstyle landscape diptychs to vintage botanicals, charcoal figure drawings and surrealist photo collages, the line utilizes biophilic concepts and visual complexity to elicit viewers’ sense of connection to the natural world. And it’s sure to add organic beauty to rooms of all styles. bodeandwell.com

CHECK IN

THE BENSON HOTEL AND FACULTY CLUB

A new boutique hotel in the heart of Aurora’s Anschutz Medical Campus and Fitzsimons Innovation Community may have been designed with the needs of a healthcare hub in mind, but its elevated style promises to attract guests from much farther afi eld.

Imagined by Denver’s Tryba Architects and Los Angeles-based fi rm Avenue Interior Design, The Benson Hotel and Faculty Club captures “the rugged natural beauty of the mountains and the v ast open spaces of the plains,” says Denise Pan, Avenue’s director of design and projects. Guest rooms, suites and extended-stay apartments show o four distinct design themes: “Campus” channels the aesthetics of classic British universities with its parquet wood fl oors, deep-blue wainscoting and dark-walnut furniture; “Plains” evokes fi elds of grain with oak fl oors and a soothing tallgrass wallpaper motif; “Mountain” cozies up in leathers, hides and warm wood tones; and “Garden” o ers the delicate touch of tufted headboards and lush layers of botanical patterns. thebensonhotel.com

BLUEPRINT

CIRQUE RESIDENCES AT VICEROY SNOWMASS

Near Snowmass’ buzzy base village, the Viceroy Snowmass hotel recently debuted Cirque x Viceroy, a new slope-side tower addition comprising two- and three-bedroom residences as well as four-bedroom penthouses. Here, open floor plans are cozied up with an elevated rustic look: Light-wood floors and millwork, natural stone and blackened-steel accents mingle with sophisticated furnishings in warm woods, leathers and wools. Broad window walls invite the high-country landscape inside while a host of hotel services and amenities—from housekeeping to ski valets—makes it easy for residents to maximize time spent on the mountain. cirqueviceroy.com

ON THE HUNT

JESS KNAUF

What drives Denver designer Jess Knauf’s eclectic style? A passion for color, textiles and unique details. “There are fabulous vendors here who will customize anything to your specifications,” she says, “so why pick a standard side table when you could have it lacquered in a custom color or upholstered in leather, wallpaper or fabric?” Here, she shares three of her go-to local sources with Luxe jessknauf.com

FOR ANTIQUES

Eron Johnson Antiques is a treasure trove that offers a vast collection of pieces with varied styles and pedigrees. After my first year in business, I congratulated myself by buying my first piece of “grown-up” furniture there—a stunning boneinlay table with a scalloped edge (right).

FOR TIMELESS UPHOLSTERY

My designs tend to be eclectic and textile-forward, but still carry a traditional, timeless continuity. To achieve that sensibility, I often turn to Design Wright Studios in RiNo, which has a fully customizable upholstery line called DWS Collection that has found its way into almost every project I have done (left). The quality is superior, the details gorgeous—and they have beautifully executed every overthe-top idea I’ve ever had.

FOR CUSTOM TOUCHES

Artist Mimi Finn of Wall Creations by Mimi can do anything from painting an English garden mural on a nursery wall to faux-finishing switch plates to match a marble backsplash. Mimi has refinished countless furnishings for me (see wardrobe at right), including a vintage Ming-style cabinet in a unique finish inspired by a little scrap of Brunschwig & Fils zebra velvet I had been holding onto for years.

A COLLABORATION OF DESIGN

LEADERS

Photo by Dallas & Harris Photography

Photo by Gibeon Photography

Photo by Dallas & Harris Photography

Photo by Gibeon Photography

RADAR

Luxe looks at the enduring appeal of barn architecture and floorcloth textile, shop owners making waves locally, and a creative incubator.

This Old House

LUXE REFLECTS ON THE AGELESS GRACE AND PATRIOTISM OF THE TIMBER-FRAMED BARN.

WRITTEN BY ADRIAN MADLENER

DuVal Alexander Sofa from MckKinnon & Harris in Kona. Pillows in Hazen, Sacchi, Aliso, Kenzo, Remy

The agricultural barn has been a cornerstone of the American homestead image for centuries, long signifying principles of self-sufficiency and craftsmanship critical to the country’s evolution. In keeping with this spirit, a new push for adaptive reuse residential conversions is ensuring that these historic structures take on new life and remain relevant reminders of our shared past.

Interestingly, they offer a very modern canvas. “Today, people want to live without defining walls, and barns are perfectly suited to that with their great volume, openness and order,” muses architect Michael Neumann, who recently redeveloped an 1800s dairy farm barn into a striking private residence. The upstate New York getaway features contemporary conveniences set within an original oak beam frame, it’s centerpiece a vaulted,

double-story dining room courtesy of a now-demolished upper hay loft.

In nearby Dutchess County, designer Heide Hendricks implemented a similar upcycling approach when transforming a disused farm building into a luxe guest house. Her firm combined original materials from three other dismantled barns for added character and implemented concealed steel framing to bolster the structural integrity. “A timber frame is a beautiful form that allows for dramatic ceiling heights,” says Hendricks, adding that “the size, shape and scale creates a special opportunity for open plan living.”

The benefits of this typology are also informing the construction of new residences, as with designer Trinity Shay Roddam’s home in Nashville. “Centuriesold mortise and tenon joinery is one of the

strongest structures one can build,” notes Roddam, who ultimately decided on a barn for its durability, site appropriateness (the property was once a farm) and straightforward layout. “Having such a simple footprint really helps when it comes to stripping away the unnecessary and forces you to focus only on what is vital and livable.”

Still, beneath any notions of minimalism and modernity, the barn, with its patina and craftsmanship, is an undeniably nostalgic icon—as symbolic of our agricultural history as an ear of corn. As Roddam puts it, “The image of a barn takes me to a place where there is hard, quality work. When you touch a hand-hewn beam, even without much construction knowledge, you can recognize the quality of the material and the resolve that went into every cut.”

Left: Original oak beams define the double-height dining area of a dwelling renovated by architecture firm Neumann & Rudy.

Below: At a Hendricks Churchill barn-to-guest-house conversion, new windows transform a simple farm building into a sunlit guest house.

Ground Cover

WRITTEN BY MAILE PINGEL

The humble canvas floorcloth rose to fame in 18th-century England, but its practicality was soon embraced stateside, too. George Washington used them at Mount Vernon, and White House inventory records show Thomas Jefferson’s use of a “canvas floor cloth, painted green” in his dining room. While they were a popular and inexpensive means of protecting floors, the arrival of even-cheaper linoleum in the 1860s heralded their demise. But thanks to a new crop of innovative creatives, floorcloths are returning with a fresh look.

“I love them as an alternative to a painted floor, especially in spaces where spills are inevitable like a bar, kitchen, or under a breakfast table, because they’re durable,” Lilse McKenna says. The Connecticut-based designer has commissioned variations painted with wall stencils, as well as faux-marble designs for clients with period houses as “a little nod to their home’s history.” (Early floorcloths were often handpainted to resemble parquetry or stone,

but intricately stenciled designs became equally favored.) “The bold patterns typical of floorcloths punctuate simple wood floors in a dramatic, yet timeless way—they add that ‘wow’ factor,” notes New Jersey–based designer Michael Aiduss, who recently used a checkerboard floorcloth for a client’s entryway.

At his New York City gallery, Culture Object, Damon Crain is encouraging makers to push the boundaries even farther. “We’re in a moment of reassessing floorcloth for its sustainability, but also for its creative potential,” he explains. Two of the artists he represents, Mumbaiborn, New Jersey–based Neelam Padte and Megan Enright of Studio Teppi in Los Angeles, are exploring playful motifs in vibrant palettes. He likens Padte’s “gestural abstractions” to works by artist Paul Klee, and Enright’s hard-edge designs to the Pattern and Decoration movement of the 1970s and 1980s.

Enright, who grew up with treasured floorcloths made by her grandmother,

gravitated to the craft naturally but her process (stretching and priming the canvas, working with robust latex paints, and finishing the cloth with sealant and wax) is largely self-taught. “There weren’t many guides or tutorials, so I feel like a trailblazer,” Enright says. “Floorcloths can be washed with soapy water, or refinished as needed, but they last for decades and patina beautifully, like leather,” she adds. “People want furnishings with a narrative now, and my goal is to revive interest with a new visual language so that floorcloth isn’t lost to history.”

“What we’re creating today matters for the future,” Crain remarks. “The execution of floorcloths is a creative aspect unlike most other flooring options, and they’re such an interesting way to do something expressive.” studioteppi.com, cultureobject.com

TRADITIONAL FLOORCLOTH TEXTILES ARE HAVING A RESURGENCE, AND THIS TIME AROUND THEY’RE ANYTHING BUT OLD-FASHIONED.

Megan Enright of Studio Teppi makes vivid floorcloths, a textile back in vogue due to creatives rethinking their aesthetic possibilities. Enright primes the cotton canvas floor covering before hand-painting and sealing it. From left: A Sacred Sheet, Spinner in Light and Split Check in Fizz.

Hometown Heroes

TASTEMAKERS BEHIND THREE NEW BRICK-ANDMORTAR SHOPS DISCUSS SUPPORTING LOCAL MAKERS AND THE VALUE OF AN IN-PERSON EXPERIENCE.

WRITTEN BY SHANNON SHARPE

HEIRLOOM ARTIFACTS

Nashville

After receiving requests from clients, designer Stephanie Sabbe took the plunge and opened a storefront. What can customers find at Heirloom Artifacts? I’ve had wonderful shopping experiences on travels abroad and brought back many special pieces. I wanted to create the same experience in Nashville and introduce customers to different makers. They can find everything from Turkish rugs and vintage objects to Japanese ceramics. Plus, our pillows are all handmade locally by an amazing seamstress. Talk to us about shopping in person. No matter how beautiful things are online, you still can’t touch or see them in person—I feel this is essential. Your other programming sounds interesting, too. We provide a teaching space to help customers discover the perfect pieces, and also offer workshops on varying artistic disciplines including still-life painting, chain stitching and calligraphy. It’s become a fun, creative place for people to gather. heirloomartifacts.com

HOUSEHOLD

Los Angeles

Looking to expand their marketplace while also satisfying a longtime penchant for hardware stores of yore, design duo Todd Nickey and Amy Kehoe opened a space dedicated to small, utilitarian goods. How is L.A. reflected in your wares? TN: We represent many local artists that capture the essence of California craft in unique ways. Courtney Duncan and Skye Chamberlain are two ceramicists with West Coast roots but differing aesthetics. Artist Esme Saleh paints flowers on candles and lampshades, and photographer Joslyn Lawrence’s moody prints have an esoteric nature. Talk to us about the in-person experience. AK: Our shops cement an inherent desire for the senses to be activated. Feeling the entirety of Household will transport clients. How do you connect with your customers? AK: We prioritize relationships and like to have fun by hosting workshops that range from floral design to pie making. What defines Household? TN: We select what speaks to us— pieces with nuance and utility. We offer things you cannot live without, but never knew you needed. nickeykehoe.com

THE BLACK HOME Brooklyn

After finding success with a shop in Newark, New Jersey, designer Neffi Walker decided to bring her offerings to another dynamic, urban locale. Why do you believe in the power of brick-and-mortar? I want to create community in areas where there is gentrification. The Black Home is a pivotal space where old meets new. How do you determine what makes it on the shelves? Our offerings change every three weeks and I carefully curate around the seasons. I also want to champion women, so I showcase a lot of female founders. What role do you play in bringing attention to makers? It’s important to work with businesses I love because I want to be knowledgeable and honest with customers when I feature someone’s work they may be unfamiliar with. I’ve become friends with many of the artists and I want to broaden their network through my network. It’s not about me, it’s about the community as a whole. theblackhome.com

top photo: deborah jaffe, bottom photo: lesley unruh.

Relax fearlessly

Cutting Edge

THIS NON-PROFIT STUDIO IS CHAMPIONING CRAFTSMANSHIP, PASSING DOWN LEGACIES OF SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE IN THE PURSUIT OF INNOVATION.

Creativity feels far from a quiet, staid affair inside Assembly House 150, a non-profit art, design and construction incubator mushrooming from a deconsecrated 19th-century Catholic church in Buffalo. The air hums thick with sawdust and the snarl of saws as students learn craftsmanship from artisans and master tradespeople—in a space that is part active workshop, part evergrowing art installation.

The building, like the program, “is a living, breathing hybrid space,” says founder and director Dennis Maher, an artist and architecture professor at University at Buffalo. Launched in 2014, Assembly House “brings together creative production and learning as an integrated whole.”

Regardless of experience, anyone from the local community can train for construction careers and explore

specialized crafts like plasterwork and stained glass fully funded. Classes in turn become experimental playgrounds. Together, students and experts work to create Assembly House’s labyrinth of immersive art installations and off-site commissions. Upon graduation, students activate their newfound skills through a job placement program.

The experience offers “this wonderful intersection of practical application and art,” shares Frances Parson, a former student now working in custom cabinetry and historical restoration. “It was life changing for me, germinating the seed of confidence to move forward in this profession.” For volunteer instructors like stained glass artisan Kitty Mahoney of Revival Glassworks, the program too provides “an opportunity to play with

our craft, empowering craftspeople and artists to layer our ideas together for a community purpose.”

Weaving through the church’s naves, each installation embodies this fusion of disciplines, materials and techniques new and old: from intricate millwork, to the behemoth towers of Black Mass —a jigsaw sculpture altered by consecutive classes that houses a library and presentation space.

During their popular Second Saturdays tours, visitors can explore this madcap maze and a new limited line of furniture and objets d’art which also fuels the House’s legacy of craft. Every project feeds this collaborative continuum, and “that for me, is the ethos of Assembly House,” Maher adds. “A wonderful material and social unity.” assemblyhouse150.org

WRITTEN BY MONIQUE MCINTOSH

Black Mass, shown within Assembly House 150, was designed by John Zissovici with Ethan Davis and includes two tower-like structures which have been augmented over time by program participants.

100% MADE IN EUROPE

CLUB 1683: TRADE PROGRAM FOR THE DESIGN COMMUNITY

Gaggenau, maker of luxury, professional-grade home appliances and the “Preferred Home Kitchen Appliance Brand” of the MICHELIN® Guide, values its trade partners. Club 1683 is a trade program intended to further elevate and serve qualifying residential architects, designers, single-family builders and kitchen studios. As Club 1683 members, they receive access to personal guidance, professional support, rewards and invitations to unique design, culture and culinary experiences.

Learn more about Club 1683 and how to qualify via the QR code.

With specialized concierges, continuing education courses, invitations to special tours and events, hands-on trainings, culinary experiences and more, Club 1683 provides resources and opportunities for its collective of members.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: A private dinner at chef José Andrés’ Washington, D.C. culinary experience, The Bazaar. | A private tour of the Mr. Brainwash Art Museum in LA. | Members touring Strasbourg, France. | Designed by Pilar Guzmán and Chris Mitchell, creators of Patina Modern and Club 1683 members. OPPOSITE: Chet Callahan’s revamped historic home, Club 1683 member and founder of Chet Architecture.

NOTABLES

ALL WEATHER ARCHITECTURAL ALUMINUM

Enhance indoor-outdoor living spaces with All Weather’s exceptional, energy-efficient custom aluminum doors and windows.

allweatheraa.com

VICUNHA FLOORING

Vicunha Flooring offers a wide selection of exceptional quality wood, tile, stone and carpeting that enhances a home’s natural beauty and comfort while elevating the lives and lifestyles of those living there. 970.925.4441

COLLECTIVE DESIGN

Collective Design provides fully-integrated architecture, interiors and furnishings services. They love creating beautiful spaces that lead to better connections, which in turn leads to more meaningful spaces.

thecollectivedesign.com

COLEMAN’S HABERDASHERY

Based in Steamboat Springs, Coleman’s Haberdashery specializes in handcrafted bison leather lifestyle accessories. A perfect balance of contemporary styling and bold Western heritage, all of their hand-stitched leather goods carry a lifetime guarantee.

colemanshaberdashery.com

BECK’S SILK PLANT COMPANY

Beck’s Silk Plant Company specializes in the highest quality artificial flowers and foliage, including trees, plants, palms, floral arrangements and decorative accessories for the home or commercial space.

beckssilkplant.com

DISCOVERIES

ROCHE BOBOIS

The Polygonia sideboard, designed by Giacomo Garziano, highlights four fascinating volumes that intersect, creating a shape that opens like two butterfly wings on the top and has two hinged doors on the bottom. roche-bobois.com

SCAVOLINI

Formalia Outdoor is the first Scavolini kitchen designed for outdoors. It stands out for its modern design, functionality and high-quality materials, in terms of both performance and aesthetic appeal. scavolini.com/us

BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS

European-influenced, the Bevolo Italianate is characterized by a stunning iron scroll bracket and an elongated lantern. The design will add charm to any space. Available in gas or electric. bevolo.com

J. TRIBBLE

J Tribble’s long history of selling beautiful, custom pieces now extends to repurposing antiques for modern bathrooms. More than 100 antiques ready for conversion are available online. jtribble.com

NASIRI CARPETS

Nasiri’s Mazandaran flatweaves highlight the minimalist sophistication that existed long before the modern era. The kilim shown was crafted by the company’s skilled artisans using hand-spun wool and natural dyes. Reference number: 009178. nasiricarpets.com

MARKET

Explore layered mood boards, Americana fashion brands to watch and talented furniture makers from coast to coast.

Grand Scheme

TOP DESIGNERS PRESENT THEIR NEW COLLECTIONS IN LAYERED, ONE-OF-A-KIND MOOD BOARDS FOR SUMMER.

PRODUCED

WRITTEN AND

BY KATHRYN GIVEN AND SARAH SHELTON

GARDEN DELIGHT WILLIAMS LAWRENCE, WILLIAMSLAWRENCE.COM

Clockwise from top: Mead Embroidery Fabric in Saffron/Petal by Bunny Williams for Lee Jofa / kravet.com Giallo Siena Marble / abcworldwidestone.com Woodland Wallpaper in Stone by Bunny Williams for Lee Jofa / kravet.com Waldon Stripe Fabric in Brown by Bunny Williams for Lee Jofa / kravet.com Beaucaire Fabric in Orage / pierrefrey.com

Beau Monde Mosaic Tile in Chartreuse / annsacks.com Aguayo Tiles / sabinehill.com Palmer Print Fabric in Antique by Bunny Williams for Lee Jofa / kravet.com

WELL VERSED BENJAMIN JOHNSTON, BENJAMIN-JOHNSTON.COM

Clockwise from top: Andare Fabric in Salerno by Benjamin Johnston for S. Harris / fabricut.com Pudgy Pom Trim in Envy / fabricut.com Arabesque Tile in Royal Blue / annsacks.com

Madame’s Moire Wallpaper in Citrine by Vervain / fabricut.com Vendome Fabric in Peacock / savelinc.com Ode A Scout Field Tile in Vert by Kelly Wearstler / annsacks.com Olivetti Fabric in Capri by Benjamin Johnston for S. Harris / fabricut.com Chamonix Fabric in Gold / hollandandsherry.com WR-E612 Wall Relief Tile by Pratt + Larson / explorematerial.com Franja Trim in Saffron by S. Harris / fabricut.com Franco Trim in Acqua by Benjamin Johnston for S. Harris / fabricut.com Rosemont Mosaic Tile in Alpi and Belcaro Pleated Field Tile in Nubo Verde / annsacks.com Gaetano Fabric in Limoncello by Benjamin Johnston for S. Harris / fabricut.com Fluffy Fabric in Peapod / larkfontaine.com Mouvements Wallcovering in Esprit Libre / elitis.fr

EASTERN INFLUENCE

NATASHA BARADARAN, NATASHABARADARAN.COM

Clockwise from top: Pardis Fabric in Rosewater/Burnished / natashabaradaran.com Soraya Sheer Fabric in Hazel / natashabaradaran.com Costa Trim in Natural & Indigo / hollyhunt.com Kotakot Fabric in Ivory / dedar.com Calyx Jacquard Braid in Terra by Michael Aiduss / houles.com Fe Karoo Fabric in Cent Dix / toyine.com Fountain Fabric in Ivory / natashabaradaran.com Reflection Fabric in Dusty Rose / natashabaradaran.com

photo: christina gandolfo.

FEEL Collection

Textured Shower Bases

Created from an innovative, high-density composite material that evokes the appearance of natural stone, these streamlined bases are suitable for all bathroom types as they can be cut at the factory or even by the installer directly on site.

WHY NOT FEEL IT?

• Realistic texture

• Anti-slip

• Stone-like strength

• Easy maintenance

• Slate or Concrete texture

• White, Grey or Black

• Matching drain cover

NANTUCKET NUANCES

GARY MCBOURNIE, GMCBINC.COM

Clockwise from top: Seaside Strie Wallpaper in Ocean / gmcbinc.com Arcadia Fabric in Delft / raoultextiles.com

Westmoor Check Fabric in Marine / gmcbinc.com Stuoia Stripe Rug in Color 01 / us.loropiana.com Whaling Flags Wallpaper in Grasscloth / gmcbinc.com Bali Jute Tassel Fringe in Burlap / samuelandsons.com White Seaweed Fabric in Blue / gmcbinc.com Quidnet Stripe Fabric in Sea Blue with Weathered Red / gmcbinc.com Damask Fabric in Red by Blithfield for Lee Jofa / kravet.com

Innovative design and the transformative nature of light have the power to enrich lives. Such is the belief that has guided the forward-thinking minds at Lutron for more than 60 years. The ethos is visible in Lutron’s signature keypads, which control lighting integrated into the whole home with labels like Energize, Relax, Retreat and Entertain. Providing a quick, intuitive way to shift the feel, tone and energy of a space, this feature brings the experiential element of lighting to the forefront. But the concept of working with the natural world lies at the helm, too. As the Lutron team says, “To make the best light control systems in the world, you need to control the best light source: the sun.” This thought has driven the brand toward green solutions, in which dimmers, occupancy sensors and automated shades work together to build sustainable, whole-home light management systems. The sun gets its due—and homeowners are naturally saving energy by living in tune with it.

THE CAPRI LEGACY

Back in 1961, Lutron’s first product began to define the light control industry. The Capri rotary dimmer featured an ergonomic, minimalist design that was intuitive to use and had the power to transform the ambience and comfort of a space. Today, it resides in the Smithsonian and serves to showcase the longevity of Lutron’s commitment to beautiful, thoughtful lighting design that transforms how home is experienced.

AN INTELLIGENT FUTURE

What will lighting look like in 50 years? Lutron believes it will be more beautiful, more personal and more intuitive. Capable of learning from occupants’ preferences and habits, smart systems will be able to adjust light levels and color temperatures seamlessly, eliminating the need for homeowners to even contemplate the task, unless they want to the future is about customization.

Top Bring the day’s changing intensity and colors into the interior with Natural Show, which synchronizes Lutron’s lighting with sunlight’s daily rhythms. Far left Ease into the evening hours with a soothing transition into calmer hues. Left Finish the night sharing a bottle of wine in intimate, incandescent warmth.

Photography Courtesy of Lutron

“Timelessness, simplicity, quality, authenticity— these words get bandied about, but to us, they’re a foundation at the root of our culture.”

LIGHT CREATES SANCTUARY

Shades and Lighting

Part of a home ecosystem. Designed by Lutron.

lutron.com/luxe

Sartorial Spirit

Put your best foot forward with these American brands in uencing the way we dress up.

Bold Type

Fashionistas take note: To make a memorable statement, put on a number by Autumn Adeigbo. Whether it be a fringed coat, floral mini dress, or blouse bedecked in a print inspired by the designer’s Nigerian family roots, pattern, color and bold silhouettes define the Parsons grad’s collections. The Black designer prioritizes sustainable practices, like made-to-order, and supporting female-owned production facilities throughout the U.S. autumnadeigbo.com

upon rubelli.com 9" Tapered Pendent in Copper / $550 / arhaus.com Pintora Dinner Plate in Terracotta and Maroon / autumnadeigbo.com Studio Ottoman / Price upon request / buchanan.studio. Ellingham Chest of Drawers / Price upon request / vaughandesigns.com Checkered Hart Rug in Terracotta / From $199 / revivalrugs.com Coronado Suede & Feather Down Pillow in Sand / $189 / chauran.com

Doline Vase in Speckled / Terracotta / $240 / virginiasin.com

Clockwise from top right: Alexander Fabric in Sabbia / Price upon request / $62 each / sharland-england.com. Leather Ankle Strap Clog in Sienna / $770 /

. 9" Pendent in / / . Plate in

WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY SARAH SHELTON

SHE DIDN’T BELIEVE IN ASKING permission .

OR FOR THAT MATTER , forgiv eness

THE MODERN GODDESS

FEATURING THE ODIN® KITCHEN COLLECTION

Love All

Stripe lovers will rejoice in Kule’s cool offering of go-to, everyday pieces, ranging from simple t-shirts (a natural starting point for New York founder, Nikki Kule) to tote bags, sweaters and outerwear, to name a few. Equal parts preppy designs are classic staples twist that can be dressed up or collaborations with Bergdorf West Elm under their belt, the what comes next. kule.com

and sporty, Kule’s are classic with a playful twist that can be dressed up or down. With buzzy collaborations with Goodman and West Elm under their belt, the sky’s the limit for what comes next.

Clockwise Northeast Block each tangerinepaddle.com Scallop Lemon Rug / From $2,800 / jennifermanners.co.uk

Cylindrical Wicker Container with by Maurizi $440 artemest.com Striped Tote Canvas/Green / $198 / kule.com Hamptons Table Tennis / Price upon request / 11ravens.com Pillow Chair in Yellow / $1,995 / ash.world Tennis Time Peel & Stick Wallpaper / From $48 / katiekime.com Double Decker Umbrella in Cabana Orange Stripe / Price upon request / santabarbaradesigns.com Treccia Flat Sheet in White/Medium Blue / From $1,470 / pratesi.com Candy Glass Champagne Coupes in Sunshine / $230 for four / thisisthelast.com

Clockwise from top right: Northeast Harbor and Block Island Paddle / $85 each / with Wooden Lid by Mila Maurizi / $440 / . The All Over Tote in Canvas/Green / $198 /

Boding Well

Bode founder Adams Bode who first

Wellscene in as a menswear

ever women’s collection. With an M.O. for antique

Bode founder Emily Adams Bode Aujla, entered the fashion scene in 2016 as a menswear designer, delighted legions of fans at this year’s Paris Fashion Week with the debut of her firstever women’s collection. With an M.O. for antique textiles, appliqué, quilting and overall storytelling through garments, Bode captures a singular, nostalgic aesthetic that in-the-know dressers crave. For home dwellers, the brand also offers a special selection of textiles and furnishings that are equally as covetable. bode.com

are as covetable.

Daisy cecebarfi Bouquet lisacorti.com Beaded Crochet Bag in Blue / $450 / bode.com Basket Lounge Chair in Zero Kvadrat Fabric by Joe Colombo / $4,999 / gubi.com Plec Occasional Rectangle Table in Red by Antoni Pallejà / Price upon request / rsbarcelona.com Espresso Cup in Cypress and Dinner Plate in Marigold by Carolina Irving & Daughters / $25 and $115 / aerin.com Vintage Bell Light in Amber / $702 / rothschildbickers.com Kata Dimensional Field Tile in Rosa by Ali Budd / $145 per square foot / artistictile.com

Clockwise from top right: Coaster Napkins / $200 for six / cecebarfieldinc.com. Cotton Tablecloth in Lisa Bouquet Cream / $194 / . Basket Lounge Chair in Zero Kvadrat Fabric by Joe Colombo / $4,999 /

A LUXURY KITCHEN REVOLUTION

When Monogram and the Keeler Brass Company joined forces, the two iconic brands delivered an unprecedented level of artistry, detail and innovation to Monogram’s Designer Collection that is disrupting the luxury appliance space and elevating today’s kitchens to new heights. Designed in partnership with Richard T. Anuszkiewicz, this world-class collaboration created the industry’s first-ever custom 96-inch-high refrigeration panels—Monogram’s unparalleled panel that stretches floor to ceiling—as well as custom hoods, knobs, handles and hardware, resulting in highlypersonalized and sophisticated appliances that are taking the design community and style-savvy consumers by storm.

THE POWER OF TWO

Monogram’s Richard T. Anuszkiewicz and Keeler’s Knikki Kennedy Grantham on inspiration, design and collaboration.

Describe the philosophy that inspires the Monogram Designer Collection?

“The heart of the Designer Collection is to bring thought-provoking products that meet the wants, needs and visions of today’s homeowners to market,” Anuszkiewicz shares. “That ideal has been the impetus for unique design innovations like refrigerators that reach 96 inches in height. With taller ceilings becoming the norm in many homes, these models provide a better, more proportional fit than an 84-inch refrigerator. Similarly, our consumers are seeking something more impactful in their finishes and materials, so we’ve created a true luxury experience by incorporating world-class workmanship and innovation into this collection.”

Share your latest inspirations.

“Hyperphysical experiences,” says Kennedy Grantham. “With hardware being the thing we touch most on all case goods, the tactile element is so important. With that in mind, we spend a lot of time executing the proper feel to even the underside of hardware. This may seem like an afterthought, but it is a very important measure in design.”

What’s motivating you right now?

“Creating new products has always been a dream and goal of mine, and

with the launch of the Designer Collection, I’m very much of the ‘what’s next’ mindset,” Anuszkiewicz enthuses. “I’m currently putting a lot of energy into that, which is very inspiring and fulfilling to me.”

What constitutes good design?

“The fundamental principles of balance, proportion and scale can be applied to any facet of design, from the pen you’re writing with to the shape of a building,” Kennedy Grantham explains. “Those principles make an impression on everyone because they evoke emotions and instill powerful design into everyday life. The merging of Richard’s design philosophy with the legacy, innovation and craftsmanship of Monogram and Keeler Brass Company has brought about a product line that is like no other.”

How do you stay abreast of trends while remaining true to Monogram’s personality? “I task myself with discovering what’s relevant and has longevity,” Anuszkiewicz adds. “Being a student of design has instilled a habit in me of paying attention to tactile items while living, traveling, observing or inventing so that I can try to bring things forward that are either underrepresented or unavailable in the marketplace. Focusing on spaces and products through an architectural, material and furniture-focused lens is a unique approach that marries my vision with Monogram’s mission. These three things make my work and Monogram’s products stand out in a crowd.”

Richard T. Anuszkiewicz, Creative Director Monogram monogram.com monogramappliances

Knikki Kennedy Grantham, Creative Director Keeler Brass Company keelerbrasscompany.com keelerbrasscompany

“This groundbreaking partnership between Monogram and Keeler Brass Company has resulted in exquisite, one-of-a-kind hardware and accents.”

License to Experiment

MEET THE FRESH WAVE OF FURNITURE MAKERS WHO ARE PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES OF FORM, FUNCTION AND MATERIALITY.

CONVERSATION STARTER

Soft to the touch, Luam Melake’s saturated urethane and polyurethane foam furniture is inspired by positions that encourage social engagement. Perched here on the Listening Chair, Melake, who studied architecture at UC Berkeley, views a piece’s functionality as a way of expressing wishes for the future, namely one where digital distractions are few and personal interactions are cherished. Based in Harlem, New York, the senior materials researcher at Parsons came upon her unique material through trial and error. “I set out to create a sort of permanent upholstery for soft sculpture that could last for decades, while also being non-toxic nor requiring restoration.” luammelake.com, r-and-company.com

WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY KATHRYN GIVEN AND SARAH SHELTON

DESIGNER LIGHTING SHOP NOW

AVROKO LANGSTON MEDIUM CHANDELIER IN PLATED BRASS VISUALCOMFORT.COM

LOOKING AHEAD

Plaster is Hannah Bigeleisen’s medium of choice. “I think about it as an alternative to ceramics—it’s additive and subtractive, endlessly modifiable and virtually indestructible,” says Bigeleisen, who was introduced to the material as an undergraduate at the Cleveland Institute of Art (she later earned an MFA from Rhode Island School of Design). Outdoor-friendly pieces like the vibrant Bluetta Chair and Lily, Clover and Margueritte Tables—the latter of which are inspired by petal and leaf formations found in nature—come to life in her Brooklyn studio. Bigeleisen adds cotton pulp to her plaster mixture for added texture and reinforcement, while artist-made paint colors are mixed and applied to thoughtfully complement each design. Playful and fresh, she credits fellow designers’ break from tradition as a boost of confidence in pushing her practice forward. hbigeleisen.com

CHISELED CRAFT

“It’s an adventure and always an experiment,” says Raleigh native Matt Byrd of the challenges and joys of working with stone. The selfdescribed stone carver, who has a background in stonemasonry, recently moved from smaller sculpture to furniture, and is in the midst of an artist residency in Switzerland focusing on large-scale marble sculpture. The CIA Table and Peter Chair, pictured in his workshop, are carved from a solid chunk of granite and exemplify his largely freehand approach. “I don’t have a detailed sketch before I start,” Byrd admits. “I have a rough outline of what I want it to look like, and then I go for it. Sometimes it’s not perfect, but that’s what I love about the process.” mattbyrdsculpture.com

ARTFUL MANNER

Whether Emmett Moore is experimenting with materials or exploring the dialogue between art and design (of which he believes objects exist on a spectra, and the most interesting things are difficult to label), curiosity, resourcefulness and fluidity are central themes at play in his Miami studio. Case in point: the Bay Rag chair made from layers of secondhand t-shirts, epoxy and automotive paint—inspiration for the process was culled from the maritime industry—utilizes readily available, unexpected materials thanks to the port city’s apparel import industry. “The t-shirt became the perfect standard unit of measurement, like a two-by-four or a sheet of plywood, and a nice anthropometric unit to base the work,” Moore says. “The sizes of t-shirts relates directly to the human body as do dimensions in furniture.” emmettmoore.com

photo: kris tamburello.

This Isn’t Wood.

Fortina is a remarkable architectural system that looks and feels like real wood, but is made with aluminum and a hyper-realistic non-PVC surface.

is a remarkable architectural system that looks and feels like real but is made with aluminum and a non-PVC surface.

Available in a multitude of wood species and metal finishes for interior and exterior applications.

Available in a multitude of wood and metal finishes for interior and exterior

Small Photos, left to right: Louvers in Earl Walnut M, Abel Oak N, Rican Oak, some profiles in Vent Walnut, Earl Walnut and Rokko Cedar.

Featured: Louvers in Earl Walnut M Exterior

Small Photos, left to Louvers in Earl Walnut Abel Oak Rican some in Vent Earl Walnut and Rokko

REGALLY REPURPOSED

After years working in fashion, Sam Klemick turned to woodworking as a creative outlet. The hobby ultimately transformed into a fullfledged business in response to fashion’s wasteful overproduction. Today, Klemick strives to source discarded materials, which, in turn, influences the direction of her work. But in the end, the Los Angeles designer wants people to respond to what resonates with them. “I hope furniture design continues to diversify and show individual points of view,” Klemick says. “It doesn’t have to be quirky and colorful or muted and round to be relevant.” Klemick, pictured at LA Woodshop where she handcrafts wooden components, is seated on the Ebony Cutie Stool made of salvaged Douglas fir. She is flanked by a soap and lye version and the Pinwheel Nap Chair—all of which are topped with deadstock canvas. studiosamklemick.com, lawoodshop.com

photo: christina gandolfo.

Sourcing the highest quality marble, quartzite, quartz, granite, and soapstone for a meticulously curated collection to ensure your search for surfaces ends with Architectural Surfaces. Visit a showroom today.

STORIED APPROACH

Chicagoan Norman Teague believes that furniture contributes to a narrative of who we are, and the makers behind such pieces play a crucial part in our shared story. Citing recent events like the pandemic, the creative regards comfort as a driving force behind his designs. “We are asking more from our homes,” Teague says. “The answer lies in the things we live with—the multifunctionality and beauty of objects.” Photographed in his studio, the Art Institute of Chicago alum stands beside his blue Sinmi Stool and red Africana Chair. Made of basswood, the stool is inspired by the bentwood tradition of 1930s furniture maker Isokon, while the chair represents the resilience of the African American experience. For Teague, making furniture isn’t just a creative process, but a way to communicate a Black presence and provide a platform for local talent. normanteaguedesignstudios.com

Bellevue, WA | $14,800,000

Peerless and perfect, ultra-luxe full-floor penthouse with unrivaled panoramic views.

Windermere Real Estate

A. Riley/D. Niles — 425 761 8836

Search TFYR on luxuryportfolio.com

Miami, FL | $9,500,000

Luxurious beach and sea lifestyle at Oceana-Key Biscayne.

The Keyes Company

Patricia Pava — 786 344 0078

Search OBEG on luxuryportfolio.com

San Diego, CA | $8,300,000

The ultimate San Diego penthouse showcasing the Pacific Ocean, bay & city.

Willis Allen Real Estate

Ken Baer — 619 248 4200

Search FNAS on luxuryportfolio.com

Austin, TX | $7,800,000

Architectural masterpiece by Miró Rivera + J. Pinnelli. Boasting city skyline views.

Realty Austin

Keenan Property Group — 512 415 7653

Search HTVL on luxuryportfolio.com

©2023 Luxury Portfolio International.® Offering is subject to errors, omissions, change of price, or withdrawal without notice. All information has been supplied by third parties and should not be relied on as accurate or complete. Equal Opportunity Employer and pledged to the letter and spirit of Equal Housing Opportunities.

Peel and stick Benjamin Moore paint samples delivered overnight.

• 100% color accuracy

• Made with two coats of real Benjamin Moore paint

• Large 9” x 14.75” sample

• Samples delivered overnight

• Order today, get samples tomorrow

samplize.com/benjaminmoore

Bonne Nuit AF-635

THE SECRET TO IMPROVING YOUR VIEW IS

It’s not just a roof over your head. It’s a source of pride, as unique as you are. That’s why you’ll appreciate the level of finish you can only find when you have Signature W+D install Marvin Windows & Doors.

From the moment you first visit our showroom to the final finish, you’ll clearly see the difference.

SHOWROOMS IN DENVER, BOULDER & ASPEN

LIVING

Designers flex their creative prowess in the kitchen and share what makes the heart of the home hum.

Cooking with Fire

DESIGNERS GO ALL OUT TO ACHIEVE PERSONALITY-PACKED KITCHENS FOR THEIR CLIENTS.

WRITTEN BY ALYSSA BIRD

PRODUCED

SARAH SHELTON

ZOE FELDMAN

For a D.C.-based client with a beautiful 1910 Beau Arts brownstone, designer Zoe Feldman needed to transform a dark garden level kitchen into a bright and livable space. With light now pouring through the room, Feldman could then focus on creating an area to be savored.

There are so many interesting details. Where did you start? We wanted to modernize the kitchen while retaining this historic home’s classic feel. Our goal was to infuse the space with some unexpected moments without making it feel too saturated. We landed on a subtle palette of grays and walnut surfaces with a moment for the jewel-toned range.

What was important to the clients for this space? We try to create solutions tailored to each client’s lifestyle. The homeowners don’t cook very often, but they wanted a beautiful space to dine. We took advantage of an existing curved wall and transformed it into an intimate dining area. We added pop-up outlets so it can dually function as a workspace.

Overall, what makes a good kitchen? A good k itchen is a workhorse. I subscribe to the belief that you can have a beautiful kitchen without being precious about maintenance. Knicks and stains are part of the charm of a great kitchen—I cut things directly on my marble countertops. Europeans have always done this; we just need to catch up! zoefeldmandesign.com

The space features Calacatta marble countertops from GLB Tile & Marble Co., a Waterworks sink and faucet, an Ilve range and clé backsplash tile. A Jamb pendant hangs above the banquette while the island is illuminated by an Urban Electric Co. fixture. Designer Zoe Feldman collaborated on the gut renovation with architecture firm Outerbridge Horsey Associates and builder McFarland Woods.

BY

interior photo: stacy goldberg. portrait: max burkhalter.

SARAH ROBERTSON

Seasoned pro Sarah Robertson of Studio Dearborn was more than up for the challenge of reimagining a Greenwich, Connecticut, kitchen to suit the needs of a young family. As avid cooks who love to entertain, the kitchen needed zones to prep, cook and serve efficiently, along with an area for casual dining and plenty of storage to boot.

Talk to us about the palette. The clients showed me inspiration images of blue kitchens, so that was our starting point. We found the perfect shade—Benjamin Moore’s Van Courtland Blue—that acts as a neutral and goes with everything. It’s lighthearted, fun and colorful without being too much. To break it up, we added a cherry cabinet that coordinates with the flo oring.

How do the two islands function? It’s a long room, so the space called for two islands. One long island would have cut off the circulation of the room. We actually widened the kitchen by two feet to accommodate them. One is for prep and storage and another for seating.

Are coffee stations popular? Yes, people are requesting dedicated breakfast pantries that can double as a cocktail bar. Here, we installed closed storage that includes drawers for tea, snacks, silverware and vegetables. studiodearborn.com

Designer Sarah Robertson topped the islands with quartzite, lined the backsplash with Pratt + Larson tile, and incorporated Visual Comfort & Co. lighting. A coffee bar is concealed behind retractable doors. Robertson worked on the project with Granoff Architects and DG Construction Service.

“A good kitchen embraces your day-to-day life like a friend . It feels helpful, kind, loving and joyful. It enables you to go about your daily life feeling both supported and inspired.”

–SARAH ROBERTSON

REGAN BAKER

It’s not always easy to create a stylishly ambiguous space, but Regan Baker did just that for a client’s circa-1949 Bay Area residence. The directive called for a traditional feel—but still artful, inviting and not overly precious. Therefore, the designer served up a kitchen that is chic yet durable for the young family, hitting every style note with aplomb.

Tell us about the inspiration. The client is from Canada and wanted a modern-meets-rustic farmhouse. She loves drama, so we paired warm

oak with dark blue cabinetry and a Calacatta Oro marble backsplash that’s refined and elevated. The reclaimed oak shelf provides display space for found items and lends a personal touch to the room.

How are you pushing yourself when it comes to kitchen design?

I’m thinking through the busy pace of a client’s life, including how their children will use the kitchen, so they can learn how to be more independent in the space. A kind of Montessori-inspired approach. Here, it was important to include multiple water sources for everyone to stay hydrated and fill up their own water bottles. The kids even have their own area to prepare food.

How did you decide on materials for the island? The island is used for informal meals, so we chose to treat it as a piece of furniture and make it feel different stylistically. The oak is topped with soapstone, which ties in with the dark window f rames. reganbakerdesign.com

For this San Francisco kitchen, designer Regan Baker worked with architecture firm Home and Commercial Plans and contractor Coast To Coast. The cabinetry is painted Benjamin Moore’s Blue Note and paired with Ashley Norton hardware and Moen faucets. CB2 barstools sit under a fixture by Workstead.

BRING YOUR VISION TO US

The experts at Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery are here to help create a home that’s as extraordinary as you are. Any project, any style, any dream—bring your inspiration to Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery. Visit build.com/ferguson to schedule your personalized showroom experience today.

Superlative Colorado Scenery inside

2023 RESIDENTIAL EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN AWARDS

Introducing the 2023 Luxe RED Awards, honoring excellence and innovation for the best in residential projects and product introductions.

Meet the Judges

Luxe Interiors + Design invited design professionals from across the country to compete in the 2023 Luxe RED Awards. After receiving more than 1,600 entries, a panel of industry experts weighed in to select our winners, and the public voted for our Readers’ Choice awards. Meet the judges:

Courtney McLeod

FOUNDER AND PRINCIPAL, RIGHT MEETS LEFT INTERIOR DESIGN

Courtney McLeod believes in the power of design to spark joy and utilizes a kaleidoscopic toolbox of texture, pattern and color to create a singular and cohesive expression of each client’s unique personality and lifestyle. The name of her award-winning, New York–based full-service design firm, Right Meets Left, reflects her design process, which is rooted in an optimal balance of innovative design (right brain) and analytical rigor (left brain). She serves as a trustee of the New York School of Interior Design.

Benjamin Johnston

PARTNER AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR, BENJAMIN JOHNSTON DESIGN

Houston-based Benjamin Johnston has dedicated his life to the pursuit of artistic expression as a designer, artist, teacher and tastemaker. Johnston earned his Bachelor of Architecture from Texas A&M University and his Master of Architecture from University of Texas at Austin. Since launching his first design business focused exclusively on interiors, he has expanded the firm to include architectural services, offering clients a holistic approach that allows his team to manage the creation of luxury homes from start to finish.

Noz Nozawa

PRINCIPAL INTERIOR DESIGNER AND OWNER, NOZ DESIGN

Principal interior designer and owner of San Francisco’s Noz Design, Noz Nozawa is known for her commitment to artful, highly personal interiors. Fearless in her design choices, Nozawa’s spaces are grounded in a commitment to helping her clients access joy and love through the process and have earned her projects across the country as well as many industry accolades. Nozawa holds a Bachelor of Science in economics from the University of Pennsylvania.

Marie Flanigan

PRINCIPAL,

MARIE FLANIGAN INTERIORS

Award-winning interior designer Marie Flanigan uses her experience as a classically trained and practiced architect to unlock a unique level of depth through her mutual consideration of interior and structure; her homes reveal the magic that transpires when each is made to augment the other. Flanigan’s trademark style is evident through a sophisticated use of color, texture and light. Every home she designs receives her personal signature of timeless elegance and innovative simplicity.

Sean Anderson

PRINCIPAL, SEAN ANDERSON DESIGN

Sean Anderson presents a sense of style that offers enduring interiors for inspired living. His design philosophy is rooted in the pursuit of creating customized, soulful spaces that tell the unique story of those who inhabit them. Anderson began his design career in 2013 with the formation of his namesake firm in Memphis. Since its inception, he and his team have transformed homes and commercial spaces with his enigmatic style and casual, collected aesthetic. Sean Anderson Design offers a full suite of bespoke interior design services to residential and commercial clientele throughout North America.

Pamela Jaccarino

VICE PRESIDENT AND EDITOR IN CHIEF, LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN

Pamela Jaccarino is the founding Editor in Chief of Luxe Interiors + Design, the largest network of architecture and design magazines in the country, a position she has held since 2005. Jaccarino has been instrumental in the growth of the publication, both locally and nationally, and continues to champion its fresh vision and evolution. She also lectures frequently on design-related topics. Prior to joining Sandow Media in 2002, Jaccarino was an executive editor with the LVMH Group.

Bathroom

Exterior Architecture

Interior Architecture

NATIONAL WINNER

Ryan Street Architects

REGIONAL WINNERS

David Michael Miller Associates

ARIZONA

Ryan Street Architects

AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

Michael Abrams Interiors

CHICAGO

Factor Design Build

COLORADO

Urbanology Designs

DALLAS + FORT WORTH

Kelly Marie Interior Design

FLORIDA

Workshop/APD

GREATER NEW YORK

Lucas/Eilers Design Associates

HOUSTON

KAA Design

LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Shannon Adamson Interior Design

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Tucker & Marks

SAN FRANCISCO

Anna Booth Interiors

SOUTHEAST

NATIONAL WINNER

Heliotrope Architects

REGIONAL WINNERS

PHX Architecture

ARIZONA

LaRue Architects

AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

Robbins Architecture

CHICAGO

Forum Phi

COLORADO

Wernerfield

DALLAS + FORT WORTH

Smith and Moore Architects

FLORIDA

Haver & Skolnick Architects

GREATER NEW YORK

Cusimano Architect

HOUSTON

Woods + Dangaran

LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Heliotrope Architects

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Geddes Ulinskas Architects

SAN FRANCISCO

Christopher Architecture & Interiors

SOUTHEAST

NATIONAL WINNER

Michael G. Imber, Architects

REGIONAL WINNERS

David Michael Miller Associates

ARIZONA

Michael G. Imber, Architects

AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

Craig & Company

CHICAGO

Tumu Studio

COLORADO

William S. Briggs, Architect

DALLAS + FORT WORTH

Thomas Melhorn

FLORIDA

Messana O’Rorke

GREATER NEW YORK

Cusimano Architect

HOUSTON

Woods + Dangaran

LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Studio H Design

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Regan Baker Design

SAN FRANCISCO

Historical Concepts

SOUTHEAST

Interior Design Jewel Box Spaces Kitchen

NATIONAL WINNER

Chad Dorsey Design

REGIONAL WINNERS

IMI Design

ARIZONA

Bradshaw Designs

AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

Suzanne Lovell Inc.

CHICAGO

Karen White Interior Design

COLORADO

Chad Dorsey Design

DALLAS + FORT WORTH

Strang Design

FLORIDA

Grade New York

GREATER NEW YORK

Dodson Interiors

HOUSTON

Meghan Eisenberg

LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Kat Lawton Interiors

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

NicoleHollis

SAN FRANCISCO

Melanie Turner Interiors

SOUTHEAST

NATIONAL WINNER

Andrew Suvalsky Designs

REGIONAL WINNERS

Earth & Images

ARIZONA

Anne Barger Designs

AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

Amy Carman Design CHICAGO

Karen White Interior Design

COLORADO

Deborah Walker & Associates

DALLAS + FORT WORTH

The Associates Studio

FLORIDA

Andrew Suvalsky Designs

GREATER NEW YORK

Tracy Design Studio, LLC

HOUSTON

Birgit Klein Interiors

LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Charlie Hellstern Interior Design

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Kendall Wilkinson Design

SAN FRANCISCO

T.S. Adams Studio, Architects

SOUTHEAST

NATIONAL WINNER

GordonDunning

REGIONAL WINNERS

IMI Design

ARIZONA

Ryan Street Architects

AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

Donna Mondi Interior Design

CHICAGO

Charles Cunniffe Architects

COLORADO

Tori Rubinson Interiors

DALLAS + FORT WORTH

Ellen Kavanaugh Interiors

FLORIDA

BHDM Design

GREATER NEW YORK

Kara Childress Inc.

HOUSTON

Chad Waterhouse Design

LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Light and Dwell

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Amanda Teal Design

SAN FRANCISCO

GordonDunning

SOUTHEAST

Landscape Architecture Outdoor Spaces

Restoration or Renovation

NATIONAL WINNER

Hoerr Schaudt

REGIONAL WINNERS

Refined Gardens

ARIZONA

Eden

AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

Hoerr Schaudt

CHICAGO

Design Workshop

COLORADO

Melissa Gerstle Design

DALLAS + FORT WORTH

KWD Landscape Architecture

FLORIDA

LaGuardia Design Group

GREATER NEW YORK

Viola Gardens

LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Land Morphology

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Boxleaf Design

SAN FRANCISCO

NATIONAL WINNER

Hollander Design Landscape Architects

REGIONAL WINNERS

Drewett Works

ARIZONA

Double B Design

AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

Robbins Architecture

CHICAGO

Design Workshop

COLORADO

From the Ground Up

DALLAS + FORT WORTH

Ellen Kavanaugh Interiors

FLORIDA

Hollander Design Landscape Architects

GREATER NEW YORK

Laura U Design Collective

HOUSTON

Abramson Architects

LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Arterra Landscape Architects

SAN FRANCISCO

Linda MacArthur Architect, LLC

SOUTHEAST

NATIONAL WINNER

Sutro Architects

REGIONAL WINNERS

Iconic by Kaitlyn Wolfe

ARIZONA

Jobe Corral Architects

AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

Deep River Partners, Ltd.

CHICAGO

Aspen Design House

COLORADO

Urbanology Designs

DALLAS + FORT WORTH

LaBerge and Ménard

FLORIDA

Eric J. Smith Architect

GREATER NEW YORK

Kara Childress Inc.

HOUSTON

Jill Lewis Architecture

LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

The Residency Bureau

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Sutro Architects

SAN FRANCISCO

T.S. Adams Studio, Architects

SOUTHEAST

Wow-Factor Room

Readers’ Choice

Best of the Rest

NATIONAL WINNER

Mark English Architects

REGIONAL WINNERS

Salcito Design Group

ARIZONA

Liz MacPhail Interiors

AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

Bruce Fox Design

CHICAGO

D’Amore Interiors

COLORADO

Tori Rubinson Interiors

DALLAS + FORT WORTH

Eolo Design

FLORIDA

Studio DB

GREATER NEW YORK

LJ Interiors

HOUSTON

Murphy Deesign

LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

The Residency Bureau

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Mark English Architects

SAN FRANCISCO

Colordrunk Designs

SOUTHEAST

The Aspiring Home Interiors

DALLAS + FORT WORTH

BATHROOM

Specht Architects

AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURE

Daniel Joseph Chenin, Ltd.

LAS VEGAS, NV

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE

Unscripted Interior Design COLORADO

INTERIOR DESIGN

Alison Damonte Design

SAN FRANCISCO

JEWEL BOX SPACES (shown above)

Maverick Design

LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

KITCHEN

Mariani Landscape

CHICAGO

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Carol Kurth Architecture + Interiors

GREATER NEW YORK

OUTDOOR SPACES

Cdot Design Studio

ARIZONA

RESTORATION OR RENOVATION

Arditi Design

GREATER NEW YORK

WOW-FACTOR ROOM

Nicole Hogarty Designs

BOSTON, MA

BATHROOM

Purple Cherry Architects

ANNAPOLIS, MD

EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURE

PKA Architecture

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE

Isabel Ladd Interiors

LEXINGTON, KY

INTERIOR DESIGN

Cloth & Kind

ANN ARBOR, MI

JEWEL BOX SPACES

Ivy Residential Concepts

BATON ROUGE, LA

KITCHEN

Dan Gordon Landscape Architects

WELLESLEY, MA

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Daniel Joseph Chenin, Ltd.

LAS VEGAS, NV

OUTDOOR SPACES

Patrick Ahearn Architect

BOSTON, MA

RESTORATION OR RENOVATION (shown above)

LeBlanc Design

BOSTON, MA

WOW-FACTOR ROOM

PRODUCT WINNERS

Bath: Collection

BUSTER + PUNCH

Cast Bathroom Collection

Bath: Faucet

KOHLER CO. Occasion Faucet Collection

Bath: Mirror

DURAVIT

Mirror With Lighting from Zencha Bathroom Collection

Bath: System

BRIZO® KITCHEN & BATH COMPANY

The Mystix™ Steam System

Flooring

LEGNO BASTONE

St. Moritz G1 from European Elegance Collection

Folding Door

LACANTINA DOORS

V2 Folding Door

Kitchen: Range

HESTAN Smart Gas Range

Kitchen: Refrigeration Innovation

BEKO HOME APPLIANCES

Bottom Mount Refrigerators with HarvestFresh™

Kitchen: Ventilation System

GAGGENAU

Vario 400 Series Downdraft Ventilation System

Kitchen: Wine Dispenser

DACOR

24 Inch Built-In Wine Dispenser

Lighting: Chandelier

ARTERIORS

Raine Chandelier

Lighting: System

JOHN POMP Drift Lighting System

Outdoor: Collection

PERENNIALS AND SUTHERLAND

Perennials and Sutherland by Vincent Van Duysen

Outdoor: Design Innovation

TUUCI

Ocean Master MEGA MAX Classic

Rug Collaboration

THE RUG COMPANY WITH GHISLAINE VIÑAS Shongololo

Stone: Collaboration

COSENTINO WITH NINA MAGON Dekton® Onirika

Stone: Mantel

FRANÇOIS & CO.

The Silhouette Mantel from Contemporary Collection

Textile: Collaboration

KRAVET COUTURE WITH COREY DAMEN JENKINS Trad Nouveau

Textile: Collection

THE VALE LONDON Sloane Capsule Collection

Tile: Design

FORNACE BRIONI

Le Piastrelle Segnate by Giovanni Barbieri

Tile: Sustainable Design

KOHLER CO.

The Abstra™ Collection by Kohler WasteLAB®

Wallcovering: Collaboration

HARLEQUIN WITH DIANE HILL

Florence Wallpaper in Fig Blossom, Apple & Peony

Wallcovering: Innovation

ARTE

Mimic Moth from Moooi Wallcovering Memento Moooi Collection

Windows & Doors

JELD-WEN

Auraline® True Composite Windows & Patio Doors

Product Readers’ Choice

Baldwin Hardware

BATH ACCENTS & ACCESSORIES

Modern Cabinet Hardware Collection

Legno Bastone FLOORING St. Moritz G1 from European Elegance Collection

Four Hands

FURNITURE DESIGN

Zoia Dining Table

Monogram Luxury Appliances

HOME APPLIANCES

Monogram™ Designer Collection by Richard T. Anuszkiewicz

Emtek

KITCHEN ACCENTS & ACCESSORIES

Select Cabinet Collection

Baker Furniture

LIGHTING

Murano Vessel Pendant from The Thomas Pheasant Collection

McGuire Furniture

OUTDOOR DESIGN

Cuerda Lounge Chair from The Laura Kirar Collection

François & Co.

STONE & TILE

The Silhouette Mantel from Contemporary Collection

Egg & Dart Textiles

TEXTILES

Rainbow from Pride Velvet Collection

Arte

WALLCOVERINGS

Secret Silhouettes from Décors & Panoramiques Collection

LaCantina Doors

WINDOWS & DOORS

V2 Folding Door

Day or night, Renson shading structures by Lutek provide unmatched performance and design. With a variety of available models and options, each structure is created to be functional and beautiful. Bring luxury to outdoor living, with Renson by Lutek.

ONES TO WATCH | COLORADO

When fresh energy, innovative ideas and new ways of working are infused into a time-honored industry or profession, the needle leaps forward in exciting and inspiring ways. On the following pages, Luxe Interiors + Design showcases and celebrates the thinkers and doers in the worlds of art, architecture, craft, interior design, construction, landscape design, real estate, technology and more who are elevating people’s lives and lifestyles with their unique skills, talents and visions.

Ruggles Mabe Studio

FARMER PAYNE ARCHITECTS

307.264.0080 | farmerpaynearchitects.com | farmerpaynearchitects

Two great minds can accomplish amazing things together, especially when they share a commitment to teamwork and have the enduring expertise, technical skills and creative passion it takes to bring great architecture to life. As principals at Farmer Payne Architects, Jamie Farmer and Scott Payne are those great minds. “When we started working together at CLB (Carney Logan Burke), Scott and I bonded over our shared construction background and the fact that we were builders at heart,” Farmer says. “In 2017, we decided to form a partnership and Farmer Payne was born.” Since then, the firm has gained an outstanding reputation and loyal following for exceptional quality and a catered client experience that is unique to each project. “Every design has its own story that begins with the client,” Payne adds. “This is the key to creating authentic structures that reflect their wants, needs and visions.”

DYNAMIC DUO

• How do your earlier experiences inform your work today? Working construction was critical to our career paths because understanding how projects get built is essential to being a thoughtful architect and designer.

• Who has inspired you and your firm? John Carney, founder of CLB Architects. If not for him, we wouldn’t be here doing what we do today.

• How do you include the client in your creative process? By getting to know them and their family through and through.

• Define success. Being inspired by the exciting teams and clients we get to work with to produce beautiful architecture.

Top Clean, timeless lines and rich organic materials define both the exterior and interior of the Wilson Hygge home in Wilson, Wyoming. Left This primary bath provides a sense of sophisticated serenity that invites true relaxation. Right Bathed in luminous natural light, the entryway welcomes guests into the understated elegance of the Wilson Hygge home.

Photography Tuck Fauntleroy

“We thoughtfully design spaces and forms that enrich lives and experiences.”

JAMIE FARMER AND SCOTT PAYNE, PRINCIPAL ARCHITECTS

RUGGLES MABE STUDIO

303.355.2460 | rugglesmabe.com | ruggles_mabe_studio

When an iconic firm is infused with fresh energy and ideas, a creative legacy that both honors the past and embraces the future is the result. Launched in 1970 by founder and CEO Don Ruggles, Ruggles Mabe Studio is an award-winning leader in design and architecture that improves health, promotes well-being and inspires the soul. Today, interior design director, Emily Lindemann, and architecture director, Justin Bell, are bringing Ruggles’ visionary work to a new generation. “We are well versed in multiple architectural styles but our design principles are rooted in classical forms, which makes even the most modern homes feel timeless,” Lindemann and Bell say. “We hope that our projects stand out for their thoughtful designs and enduring beauty as we remain committed to Don’s holistic approach that promotes physical and mental well-being and inspires us to be better designers and humans.”

EMILY LINDEMANN, DIRECTOR OF INTERIOR DESIGN JUSTIN BELL, DIRECTOR OF ARCHITECTURE

A SHARED VISION

Lindemann and Bell on their insights and inspirations.

• Define success.

A happy client living in a home that we are proud to have been a part of.

• What is on the horizon?

We want our next project to be our best project and hope that we leave this place more beautiful than we found it.

PERSONAL HISTORY

• Lindemann says:

“My background in the fashion and textile industry allows me to work with color and materials from a unique perspective. I love collaborating with clients to design thoughtful spaces that reflect their lives and result in beautiful homes.”

• Bell says:

Top Perfectly sited in its lush landscape, this elegant Georgianstyle home in Cherry Hills Village takes old-world craftsmanship to new heights. Right Timeless design, rich textures and organic elements make this sophisticated sitting room the perfect place for relaxation and conversation.

“I’ve wanted to be an architect since I was in third grade. Despite my career path being long set, I’m continually inspired and challenged through architecture. Every job and client teaches me something new and I’m able to build on those experiences and become a better architect for it.”

Photography Top by Peter Vitale; Right by David Marlow

HELLO WORLD,

INTENSIVE IN CLASSICAL ARCHITECTURE: DENVER

AUGUST 5 - 12, 2023

The Intensive is an eight-day immersion in classical architectural design for professionals and students.

The curriculum includes:

The Classical Elements Composition

Proportion

Architectural Drawing & Rendering

The Study of Precedent

The Literature of Classical Architecture

SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 1

$2000 MEMBERS | $2100 NON-MEMBERS $1250 STUDENTS

64 CREDITS TOWARDS THE ICAA CERTIFICATE IN CLASSICAL ARCHITECTURE

60 AIA CES LEARNING UNITS | ELECTIVE & 4 AIA CES LEARNING UNITS | HSW

REGISTRATION & MORE INFORMATION:

Image Courtesy of Tommy Matthews

Gina D’Amore Bauerle & Marilyn D’Amore

Artful Interventions

Originally designed to highlight a remarkable collection of decorative arts, a Denver home is reimagined to accommodate a young family.

WRITTEN BY CHRISTINE DEORIO PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRANDON HUTTENLOCHER

Architecture: Jim Olson, Olson Kundig Interior Design: Cecilia Tanoni, Cecilia Tanoni Interiors Home Builder: Jeremy Larson, Montare Builders Landscape Architecture: Mike Albert, Design Workshop

W

ay back in 2004, architect Jim Olson received an unusual creative brief: To design a Denver dwelling that would accommodate not just a husband and wife, but also showcase one of the most prominent collections of decorative arts in the country. No stranger to merging art with architecture, Olson responded with a modern glass-and-stone structure wrapped in steel trellises that filter the Colorado sun. A two-story gallery lined with tall vitrines was designed to separate the sprawling interior’s private family quarters from the museum-like entertaining spaces.

As a backdrop for art, it was a triumph. But for the young family who later bought the property from its first owners, it presented challenges as a home. “Because the original purpose had been so specific, this house had only two true bedrooms,” explains interior designer Cecilia Tanoni, who toured the abode with her longtime clients before their purchase was finalized. “The kitchen was hidden at the back of the residence and, in the public areas, there were very hard surfaces, including concrete floor pavers.”

Though they were bewitched by the lot’s vast, park-like acres originally sculpted by landscape architect Charles Anderson—a remarkable attribute given the urban locale—the couple wished for more connections between the house and its environs, and they wanted a pool. As they weighed these pros and cons, Tanoni left on a trip. “When I returned, they had closed on the house and contacted Jim Olson, asking him how they could turn his design into a family home.”

Olson was receptive to revisiting his work from two decades back. “Jim relishes these opportunities to go back and see a house through a new lens—the family inevitably has a huge impact on the character of a project,” says architect Jesse Kingsley, who worked with Olson, Tanoni, general contractor Jeremy Larson and landscape architect Mike Albert to rethink the home. The team began by reconfiguring miscellaneous second-floor spaces into four bedrooms and three bathrooms, as well as creating a kitchen and adjacent family room on the main level. The latter opens onto a terrace and Japanese woodland garden designed by Albert.

A portion of the tall, honed-limestone wall that once separated this outdoor space from the south lawn was removed, creating an easy path from the family room to a new pool house and meadowadjacent pool. “Our vision was that the end of the pool would be immersed in tall grasses, making the water a negotiator between cultivated and wild landscapes,” Albert explains.

To give the home’s soaring central gallery a more approachable demeanor, the design team replaced its metal-and-glass display cases with vertical wood screens, “creating the feeling of more intimate spaces,” Larson says. And, in the living and dining areas, they added tongue-andgroove hemlock ceilings, then clad the living room and library’s fireplace walls with custom burnished-bronze panels. Their patina has a softness you might not expect from metal, Kingsley comments, making it an ideal partner for warm woods.

Tanoni’s instincts about how to temper the interiors’ institutional quality led to an exploration of Brazilian modernism and to an assortment of sculptural furnishings with unique materiality and scale. “As we were selecting furniture, I kept thinking, ‘I want more curves,’ because everything is so geometric in this house,” she says. “We needed these pieces to have character and be very site-specific.” A shopping trip to São Paulo yielded significant vintage finds by the likes of Joaquim Tenreiro, Sergio Rodrigues, Giuseppe Scapinelli and Jorge Zalszupin. Tanoni and associate Lauren Alesso Claycomb mixed them with bold, contemporary counterpoints, several of which were acquired through Ralph Pucci.

“Whenever the clients were open to it, we brought in color,” notes Tanoni, who dressed the family room’s swivel chairs in a peacock-blue quilted fabric and the dining room seats in orange velvet. “To match the house’s grandeur, we needed more formal textiles. But for warmth, we also wanted that hand feel and those deep hues.”

Emphasizing the vibrance and gravitas of these reimagined interiors is the homeowners’ own collection of contemporary art, which has grown in scale, scope and importance since moving here. “There are a lot of conversation pieces and it’s fun to see people interact with them,” Tanoni comments. And, she adds, there’s a pleasure in seeing the house continue to fulfill its purpose as a place where art shines.

Interior designer Cecilia Tanoni enhanced the gallery of this Denver home with a ficus placed in a textural Inner Gardens planter. An iconic vintage Mucki bench by Sergio Rodrigues from ArteMobília Galeria sits nearby.

Above: A niche alongside the living room’s new bronze-paneled fireplace holds a large work by Garth Weiser. Caste’s hand-sculpted Pouf bench from Kneedler Fauchère grounds the vignette while also bringing a touch of organic softness.

Left: Vladimir Kagan’s Park Avenue sofa, Cubo chairs by Jorge Zalszupin and Rodrigo Ohtake’s Cuba armchairs surround Jader Almeida’s Twist coffee table in the living room. Frank Bowling artwork, a rug by Adam Hunter for The Rug Company and a John Pomp chandelier complete the scene.

Above: In the family room, where floor-to-ceiling windows usher in plenty of light and sights of the home’s sprawling exteriors, Redondo armchairs by Patricia Urquiola for Moroso create a playful vibe anchored by a Sollos coffee table with a natural-stone top. The framed work is by John Chiara.

Opposite: In the dining room, Jason McCloskey of Q|co crafted the showstopping black-walnut-and-bronze table ringed with Vladimir Kagan chairs wearing a Zinc Textile velvet. Artwork by Julian Stanczak hangs at the head of the table, with a piece by Oleg Vassiliev above the sideboard. Paul Mathieu’s Aria chandelier tops the space.

Art by Donna Huanca plays off a Harumi Nakashima sculpture in the living room. Vladimir Kagan’s Serpentine sofa joins Caste coffee tables, India Mahdavi stools and Esfera armchairs by Ricardo Fasanello. The rug is Adam Hunter for The Rug Company.

“As we were selecting furniture, I kept thinking, ‘I want more curves,’ because everything is so geometric in this house.”

–CECILIA TANONI

Above: Custom bronze paneling wraps the library bar, whose sliding screens pocket into the white oak casework.

A side table by John Pomp is the perfect place to put down a book beside Paul Mathieu’s Bianca club chairs.

Opposite: With rich, natural materials that echo the rest of the home, the same space is designed to feel warm and intimate.

A midcentury wood-and-glass Agua coffee table by Giuseppe Scapinelli takes center stage atop a bespoke rug.

CALL IT KISMET

A chance encounter led an art-loving couple to the perfect Snowmass getaway—with their interior designer (and best friend) living across the street.

WRITTEN BY HILARY MASELL OSWALD

PHOTOGRAPHY BY DALLAS & HARRIS PHOTOGRAPHY

Interior Design: Kristin Dittmar Doremus, Kristin Dittmar Design

In a dream scenario, you receive a tip that leads you to scoop up a home on the same block as your closest friends, one of whom is a designer and the other an architect. In a double dream scenario, the former steps in to hone its interiors to your taste and the latter joins in on the fun too. Just how fortunate would that be?

Such is the story of Daniel MacDonald and Gregg Kaminsky’s arrival in Snowmass Village. The couple had been regularly vacationing to the area from their East Coast residences for over two decades, falling more and more in love with the Roaring Fork Valley each time. Then one night, at a dinner party, an acquaintance mentioned to Daniel that there was a fantastic renovated house for sale in Snowmass. He ought to check it out, she suggested. “This person, who I didn’t even really know, sketched out our home on a napkin— which I still have,” he says with a laugh. As luck would have it, this abode’s interiors had been envisioned by their dear friend, designer Kristin Dittmar Doremus. And it was located right by the home she shares with her husband, architect Ryan Doremus of Thunderbowl Architects, and their two young sons.

The proximity to the Doremus family convinced Daniel and Gregg that this residence was meant for them. “Kristin and Ryan’s children are our godsons, so it was very motivating to have a house nearby,” Daniel explains. The fact that Kristin had been the designer to shape its floor plan and finishes was simply the cherry on top. She’d opted for warm elements like wide-plank oak floors and tongue-in-groove oak ceilings, paired with contemporary touches such as a metal fireplace surround that plays off sculptural metal-beam details near the entry. White walls bounce around the sunshine that spills in from oversize windows, skylights and sliders. “It’s definitely a chic, airy space,” she comments. “Light and sophisticated, but easy to live in.”

When the couple took ownership of the property, the designer happily stepped back in,

working with them to customize the residence to their tastes and needs. Daniel and Gregg chose to add a fourth bedroom and bathroom—with Ryan providing architectural assistance to plan out the spaces—and selected an array of elevated fixtures throughout. Furnishings are modern in scope, with pieces upholstered in sumptuous textured fabrics to give the home an appealing, approachable vibe.

And then there’s the art. Daniel, an avid collector for more than 35 years, has amassed an assortment of pop and contemporary pieces that is not only already expansive, but “always growing,” he quips. He picked works from their residences in Manhattan and the Hamptons and shipped them out to Kristin. The home quickly took on a gallerylike feel as she selected focal points for each piece— one of the most fun exercises of the process, she says. “I knew their collection was going to play so well in this house,” the designer comments, “but it was a lot of pressure, because they have all of this fantastic art and they’re my friends.”

The bold collection naturally drove the rest of the decor, with the house’s subdued hues serving as a foil for a rainbow’s worth of eye-catching wall hangings and sculptures. “I kept the palette pretty simple, so that the beautiful pops of color would all come from Daniel and Gregg’s art,” Kristin explains. “We sourced furnishings that would complement these items without being too loud themselves.” To wit, plenty of cream and gray fabrics play off light oak elements.

Today, the designer delights in being able to return and spend time in this house. And her boys love to drop by and hang out too—so much so that Daniel and Gregg have dubbed their home “Hunter Lodge” after the youngest Doremus son’s first name. “I get to see how this space really lives, how it works,” Kristin enthuses. “And I get to spend time with some of our very best friends.” For their part, Daniel and Gregg still can’t quite believe their good luck. “I judge a home by how much I like to be there,” Gregg muses. “I’m in the travel business, and we’re on the go a lot ourselves. But we love to be here. We’re very content in this house.”

Colorful works by Matthew LaPenta rest on a Waldron console by Taracea chosen “to blend with the oak floors and ceilings,” designer Kristin Dittmar Doremus notes. A Mila swivel chair from Four Hands sits beside a CB2 lamp.

The neutral hues of Avalon sofas by Camerich, Taracea’s Tacto coffee table and a Surya rug move the focus to the living room’s large windows. The artwork is Jeff Muhs.

Above: Kendra stools from Interlude Home with a charcoal-cerused-ash frame play into the kitchen’s mix of light and dark finishes. The quartzite countertops were sourced from The Stone Collection.

Opposite: Steel beams frame the dining area, where Taracea’s Guanacaste dining table is lined by Reuben chairs from Four Hands. On the wall are pieces by Tyler Sean on the left and Lyle Owerko at right. Vintage sculptures by Robert Cronin adorn the table.

“IT’S DEFINITELY A CHIC, AIRY SPACE LIGHT AND SOPHISTICATED , BUT EASY TO LIVE IN.”

–KRISTIN DITTMAR DOREMUS

An expansive deck houses Harbour’s Victoria dining table and LCA chairs, which riff on a classic director’s style in a subtle wink to owner Daniel MacDonald’s love of Disney, shares the designer. RH’s Bahia sofas and Capri lounge chairs round out the mix.

Above: MTI’s Elise soaking tub and Bernhardt’s Isabelle drinks table help make the primary bathroom a relaxing sanctuary. The chair is from Interlude Home and the flooring is Mosa tile from Decorative Materials. A photograph by Andrew Unangst enlivens the wall.

Opposite: In a corner of the homeowners’ bedroom rests Four Hands’ Chloe lounger topped with Jaipur Living pillows. Art by Jeff Muhs on the left is set off by Élitis’ textured Appaloosa wallpaper. A piece by KJ Shows hangs beside it.

Growing Places

A Denver artist’s bold use of flowers, plants and organic materials cultivates an exploration of human nature.

WRITTEN BY MAILE PINGEL PHOTOGRAPHY BY JIMENA PEC K

The beauty of the natural world coupled with the mystery of creation is what moves Eileen Roscina.

“My inspirations are elemental,” shares the multimedia visual artist. “The richness of soil, the quality of light, the limitless potential packed into a seed—all of the small things that tend to go unnoticed.” Her work, however, draws attention to those small things. She weaves willow into large-scale sculptures, turns pressed flowers and seeds into murals and installations, and creates works on paper including cyanotypes. Examining organic shapes, sequences and forms, her pieces explore “the tension between our connection and disconnection to nature,” Roscina explains.

Finding her own place in the world was a nonlinear journey, to say the least. From childhood, she knew that she wanted to be an artist, but her eye for the experimental took her on a path that has included film school, a stint at a sustainability education center in Costa Rica and time spent studying the healing properties of whole foods at the Nutritional Therapy Institute. When she began illustrating the recipes she was making, something clicked— then she enrolled at Denver’s School of Botanical Art & Illustration. “That was the springboard for where I am now,” she remarks.

Roscina, who is currently completing her MFA at the University of Colorado Boulder, bridges her past experiences and the media she currently works in via her expansive garden. Located in a former pie factory, her Curtis Park studio and its adjacent open lot are owned by her father, who encouraged her to fill the site with plantings. “Most of my pressed-flower works are thanks to that plot of land,” she says. Current favorite specimens sparking new ideas include Apache plume, salvia, hyssop, Jupiter’s beard, wild onion flowers and wild roses. “I never have an image in my head of what a new piece will be, I just lean into the material itself and see what develops,” the artist shares. “Much of my process is observation, like patiently waiting for the light to shift. It’s all about deep seeing.”

This December, Roscina will have shows at Walker Fine Art, where her mixed-media framed pieces will explore the theme of light and refraction, and at the University of Colorado Art Museum, which will highlight an installation and one of her films. “My hope is that my art reignites a sense of wonder with nature,” she concludes, “and that it reminds people that we all are part of it.”

A fascination with nature and botanicals is clear in artist Eileen Roscina’s flower-filled works. For instance, Iris (opposite) features a ring of pressed flowers set in resin. Queen Anne’s lace, wild roses, calendula, larkspur and dried citrus are the building blocks of her current pieces, some assembled atop mirrored backgrounds (bottom).

Peace & Quiet

With a curved butterfly roof inspired by the nearby ridgelines, a serene new Aspen dwelling nests into the steep slope of a mountain meadow.

Architecture: Ramsey Fulton, Bldg Seed Architects Interior Design: Eugenia Jesberg, EJ Interior Design

Home Builder: Scott Scherer, Schlumberger Scherer Construction Landscape Architecture: Louis Wilsher, Mt. Daly Enterprises

WRITTEN BY ABIGAIL STONE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRENT MOSS

STYLING BY NATALIE WARADY

ome homes are designed to support a family, some as gathering spots for guests.

Others are envisioned as entertainment hubs. In the case of this mountain getaway, the California-based owners were simply looking for a serene space from which to enjoy Aspen’s spectacular setting. “My husband grew up here, our kids grew up skiing here. This is a place that, to us, feels very much like coming home,” the wife shares. And the duo discovered a rare find: an empty lot within walking distance of downtown. “Our goal was to create a residence nestled into the environment and that would feel as if it had always been there,” she says. Chimes the husband, “We wanted to focus on the living experience.”

They called in architect Ramsey Fulton, whom they had met through friends, to tackle the challenges inherent to the steep site. He conceived a structure that is entered from above and tiers down along the property. “It’s a really amazing spot, but the trick was to go from higher to lower without it feeling contrived or forced, and to do so in a way that would feel like an experience rather than a necessity,” he explains. He looked to the setting for inspiration. The house’s understated swooping façade, perched low on the land, takes its cues from the surrounding ridgelines, while the wood-andstone exterior merges with the landscape. Inside, the transition from larger, open public rooms down to more intimate private spaces mimics the undulation of a mountain hike—where expansive vistas at the apex give way to a low forest canopy below. The gentle northern light that suffuses the interior creates a sanctuarylike feel, while a vast use of glass keeps the focus on astonishing views that stretch as far as the Aspen and Smuggler mountains.

General contractor Scott Scherer shouldered the task of bringing Fulton’s vision to life, tapping project manager Wally Sheata to handle the complex logistics. And the late landscape architect and Mt. Daly Enterprises founder Julia Marshall, collaborating with firm partner Louis

Wilsher, pulled the native flora and fauna up to the house. “Our challenge was to restore the sense of being surrounded by nature while also creating a visual separation from any neighboring homes,” Wilsher explains. “The series of terraces embrace the hillside while creating places for the family to enjoy.”

To shape the interior, the owners turned to Eugenia Jesberg, whom they had worked with over a decade prior. The designer relished the opportunity to reconnect on a project that was essentially a blank canvas. “We wanted to make sure that the home felt warm and welcoming,” Jesberg notes. “So we really worked on layering in personality.” She relied on natural materials and textures, as well as a palette of grays, rusts and especially greens to soften the abode’s clean lines while further emphasizing the link between indoors and out. Salvaged California Fire Oak culled from trees charred in the fires that raged across Napa Valley in 2020 was used for the millwork throughout as well as the kitchen’s cabinets to symbolize the family’s connection to the Bay Area. “The wood not only adds color and richness, but also a moment of reflection and history,” Jesberg comments.

Gray granite tile flooring continuing all the way to the exterior was chosen for its ability to withstand temperatures that range from -20 to 80 degrees. “We even did a ‘sock test’ to ensure that it wasn’t too slippery,” the designer recalls with a laugh. This informality set the tone for the furnishings. “We didn’t want any antler chandeliers or river-rock fireplaces,” Jesberg stresses. Instead, she leaned into comfortable yet elegant pieces, such as various swivel chairs upholstered in plush fabrics, to address the homeowners’ desire to have places to relax and read or to listen to the wind whistling through the aspen groves that border the house.

“I sought out furniture that could envelop you in a ‘yummy’ feeling,” she shares. “And our focus was always to make the most of those big views.” The result has brought her clients a sense of contentment. “It’s very peaceful, quiet and beautiful,” the husband says. “That was our vision for this house—and it just worked.”

Through an asymmetric window, the homeowners can glimpse skiers come winter while soaking in their primary bathroom tub. A mixed-stone base helps anchor the residence to the land.

With glazing walls by Grabill Windows & Doors, the great room mixes sofas from Studio Van den Akker with Jean de Merry’s Sao chair in a Rosemary Hallgarten bouclé. On the left is art by Mark Lewis and atop the fireplace hangs a D. Masero piece. The benches are Paul Ferrante.

Right: Crafted from Salvaged California Fire Oak and a Dekton Radium countertop from Cosentino, the wet bar functions as an entertaining area. On the backsplash, hand-painted metallic Ann Sacks terra-cotta tile adds sparkle.

Opposite: The dining room features a Tod Von Mertens table and Bright Chair Company seats covered in a Clarence House textile. A fixture from Ochre is suspended overhead. The glass vases are Holly Hunt and the artwork is by JJ Tjapal.

Easily shifting to face the aspen tree grove, the family room’s swiveling Ted Boerner Skoop chairs and ottomans, all wearing de Le Cuona fabric, are grouped atop a Shiir wool rug. A cushioned niche offers a cozy spot to relax.

Tiered outdoor living and dining spaces follow the grading of the land. Henry Hall Designs’ Arches sofas surround a Holly Hunt faceted table while just up the steps sit a Flexform dining table and Gloster chairs.

The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art Rocky Mountain Chapter cordially invites you to

The JACQUES BENEDICT AWARDS

Thursday, September 28, 2023

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Denver Botanic Gardens

1007 York Street Denver, Colorado 80206

Doors open at 11am for Welcome Reception

Followed by the Awards Ceremony, an Autumnal Luncheon & Garden Tours

PURCHASE TICKETS ON OUR WEBSITE CLASSICIST-RMC.ORG/AWARDS/2023

The Jacques Benedict Awards honor the esteemed architect who designed nearly 80 Beaux Arts style buildings in the Rocky Mountain region in the early 20th century. Benedict’s classical proportions, restrained ornamentation and unmatched beauty continue to serve as an enduring source of delight and inspiration, and the awards recognize today’s contemporary architects, interior designers, builders, craftsmen, artisans, students and patrons whose work displays the same expression of legacy, creativity and excellence in the classical tradition.

Media Sponsor: Luxe Interiors + Design | Award Craftsmanship Sponsor: Rocky Mountain Hardware

PORTFOLIO

THE KITCHEN—PERFECTED KITCHEN DISTRIBUTORS

Kitchen Distributors has been home to kitchen experts since 1953. The KD team makes anything one can dream a reality. Family-owned since its inception, Kitchen Distributors is glad to be a lasting member of the Colorado design community and looks forward to building beautiful kitchens for years to come.

kitchendistributors.com | 303.795.0665

EMBRACING THE DARK SIDE

COEUR CABINET + CURATED INTERIORS

Created by Coeur Cabinet + Curated Interiors in a deep rich palette, this stunning custom bar exemplifies how incorporating dark colors in a home’s design can have a profound effect that is cozy, yet dramatic.

A BOULDER APPROACH ARCADEA ARCHITECTURE

Arcadea’s custom-tailored design services are exemplified in this modern property that takes full advantage of the spectacular views, is perfectly integrated into the rugged site and exceeds the owners’ wishes.

LANDSCAPE DESIGN FOR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

DHM

DESIGN

Since 1975, DHM Design has elevated outdoor living with residential landscapes that blend nature and luxury. Through sustainable plantings, stone hardscaping, water features and gathering areas, their award-winning designs enhance connections to the natural world and promote holistic health and rejuvenation.

dhmdesign.com | 970.963.6520

SPECTACULAR STONE AND EXPERT CARE

LACOUR STONEWORKS

Natural stone experts who specialize in soapstone, the LaCour Stoneworks team carries a wide selection of soapstone slabs as well as other stone countertop materials including quartz, marble, granite and quartzite. Contact them at sales@lacourstoneworks. com to learn more about their selection or request a quote for any custom project. lacourstoneworks.com | 720.570.0467

NOT MERELY A JOB, IT’S A TRUE CALLING

SLIFER SMITH & FRAMPTON REAL ESTATE Pioneers with a shared vision, the Slifer Smith & Frampton team cultivates careers and communities that thrive together. Committed like no other, they invest in people, places and business in ways that inspire the greater good and reaffirm that Colorado is their canvas, their home and their future. slifersmithandframpton.com |

LOVE, LUXE Design Inspiration to Your Inbox

LuxeInteriors+Design is proud to produce three weekly editorial newsletters: your go-to resource for designer profiles, the latest in product and stunning interiors from coast to coast. Get your design delivered, from our editors to your email.

THE LUXE LIST

The one-stop-shop design digest for standout spaces, market finds and talented creatives.

LUXE AT HOME

Discover residences created by top-notch designers from across the country.

THE EDIT

Engage with stories and pieces from our editors’ can’t-miss list.

The Willow - 3,900 Sq Ft

The Orion - 4,300 Sq Ft The Jupiter - 3,800 Sq Ft

The Villa Carlotta - 3,900 Sq Ft

The Saturn - 3,900 Sq Ft

The Allure - 2,900 Sq Ft