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EDITOR'S LETTER
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D E S I G N D I S PAT C H The little black book of all things new and fabulous in the local community.
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TA L K I N G S H O P Three interior decor proprietors illustrate the aesthetic of American style.
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C O L L A B O R AT I O N Kelly Wearstler’s paint palette with Farrow & Ball makes waves as the company’s first-ever designer collection.
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AMERICAN SPIRIT With a new business model and forthcoming releases, this Missouri-based textile and wallpaper brand is set for a banner year.
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SHELF LIFE Doyenne Charlotte Moss divulges her floral tips and tricks.
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H E R I TAG E A look at artisans who embrace the triedand-true practices of their craft.
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M AT E R I A L This season, classic stripes take a turn for the wild.
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TREND Mother Nature offers boundless inspiration for chic picks.
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SPOTLIGHT Vibrant pieces up the ante on outdoor living.
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K I TC H E N + B AT H High-design alfresco kitchen spaces are the perfect recipe for spring months.
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THE REPORT Inspired garden rooms encourage comfort and creativity outside.
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Design of a Lifetime
Hands On
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Fresh Perspectives
Togetherness is at the heart of this budding Austin ceramicist’s work.
Working in tandem, a builder and designer give a Houston home a youthful twist.
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A ranch house northwest of Austin enjoys top-to-bottom bespoke treatment. Written by Mindy Pantiel Photography by Ryann Ford Styling by Adam Fortner
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about the vibe and weaving practicality into aesthetic. “The best spaces evoke a feeling
In the aftermath of 2020, and as we all
when you step inside—whether it’s airy, light and peaceful or cozy, dark and warm,” she
continue to experience a shift in our way of
says. “It’s our responsibility to understand this and be intuitive when designing for the
life, Connell has noticed an exciting trend:
functionality of the client and their lifestyle. And functionality is key; a design should
a second home craze. From beach bungalows
never be so precious that you can’t use it.” With projects in Dallas and beyond, and a streamlined system designed to expertly coordinate new construction and full furnishing endeavors alike, she and her team of knowledgeable, focused, organized and energetic creatives help clients bring it all to fruition … with something unexpected always thrown in. “One detail we include in every project is an ‘Easter egg’ for each space,” Connell says. “It’s an element of surprise that they will discover along the way.”
to lake houses and mountain retreats, escapes are in like never before. People in all phases of life—young families, empty nesters and everything in between—are flocking to the open spaces and relaxing environments of their alternate homes. And many of them are designing new ones. “Our clients are looking for private escapes
Above: This modern family room design complements the lake views beyond. Opposite: This powder bath is dark, moody and fabulous. All photography by Michael Hunter
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As we approach one year of sheltering at home, I have to ask... how are you? There may be too many novel words and phrases added into our lexicon: “You’re on mute,” “Zoom fatigue,” “quarantini”— our emotions raw from it all. So, how to calm them? For me, it started with carving out a spot in my home that would evoke an indoor garden room of sorts. I chose a large wall in my office and collaged florals and other fantastical images that bring me pleasure. Surrounded by my art and design books, fresh flowers from the market and my art easel, I created a little slice of happiness for myself. My laptop, with so many Zoom’s logged on it, is not far off. A “make it work” moment for our times.
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While we continue to remain in our homes for the foreseeable future, I hope that you, too, will find a place—be it a wall, a closet, an alcove or perhaps an entire room—that elicits joy. May this issue provide the inspiration you need to get started.
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WHO: Based in Dallas, Seattle and Los Angeles, Pulp Design Studios co-owners Beth Dotolo and Carolina V. Gentry pride themselves on creating livable interiors with a flair for the unexpected. This aesthetic translates into a unique yet approachable Instagram account that keeps followers coming back for more. WHAT: Scroll through their feed for a smattering of completed projects, scheme photos, behindthe-scenes and installation shots. You’ll also find posts shared in support of the design community and causes most important to Dotolo and Gentry.
ETCH DESIGN GROUP
Austin-based interior design firm Etch Design Group was bursting at the seams in its former quarters thanks to rapid growth at the company, prompting principals Stephanie Lindsey and Jessica Nelson to create a functional and stimulating new work environment for their team. “We needed room to spread out, but also to expand our sample library, meet with clients and not feel like we were working on top of one another,” says Lindsey. The resulting 1,800-square-foot office boasts two sample rooms, two additional rooms for layout and design scheming sessions, and an area for collaborating that has direct access to a conference room. However, settling on an aesthetic proved no small feat. “When you have an office full of creatives, the ideas never stop flowing,” notes Lindsey. They landed on plenty of color, pattern and texture. There’s grass cloth throughout, an open wood-rafter ceiling, velvet, leather—even mosaic tile flooring arranged with the words “you are brilliant.” As a space made for creative thinking, this one hits the mark. etchinteriordesign.com
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IN THEIR WORDS: “Our feed is really a documentation of what we’re working on and telling our brand story. It’s important to inspire and communicate the problems we’ve solved for our clients, authentically. If we aren’t communicating our vision, value or trust, then it’s not Insta-worthy.”
WHY: Pulp Design Studios wants its followers to feel inspired, not intimidated, and to realize everyone deserves a beautiful space and surroundings. Look to what they post as a guide for
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Italian luxury furniture maker Giorgetti’s first entirely branded real estate project in the United States has opened its doors in Houston. A seven-story boutique mid-rise, Giorgetti Houston combines art, architecture and craftsmanship to offer 32 bespoke condominium residences. Read on as Jerry Hooker discusses how his real estate architecture-design firm Mirador Group helped bring this unique concept to life. giorgettihouston.com Discuss your role. My husband, Jacob Sudhoff, and I concepted the project after purchasing our first Giorgetti piece, the Progetti chair, later pitching the idea to Giorgetti and the owner-developer Stolz Partners. Mirador Group handled the design, Douglas Elliman oversaw sales and marketing, and E.E. Reed Construction, L.P. did the build.
What is your primary objective? To create a truly branded building that embodies the Giorgetti lifestyle. Everything inside and outside was influenced by historic Italian materials or iconic Giorgetti pieces. Tell us about some of the standout design features. The architecture was inspired by the Origami sideboard, whose overlapping door panels informed the building’s glass and porcelain façade with the balcony openings. The shades of black and gray speak to Italy’s basalt cobble streets; the lobby showcases furnishings from CASA Houston as well as arabescato marble porcelain and walnut; and Giorgetti cabinetry and lighting and Listone Giordano flooring appear throughout the residential units as well as the common spaces.
SHADE SHIFTING Houston-based interior designer Suzanne Duin of Maison Maison, which specializes in French antiques and home accessories, has launched a collection of woven lampshades befitting the most charming of coastal homes or grandest of English manor houses—and practically any design environment in between. “During my last few trips to England, I saw the trend coming for fun, colorful fabric shades, so we launched our own line featuring mostly batik-type fabrics,” she says. “But I felt there was a need for something more special—textural, versatile and, first and foremost, elegant.” With that in mind, Duin’s new collection comprises shades woven of fine grasses sourced in South Asia and made in a Vietnam cooperative comprising mostly women living in rural areas. “It allows them to make an income and allows us to experience their beautiful craftsmanship,” Duin adds. The shades come in a variety of shapes, such as bell, lily, empire and scalloped, and sizes sure to add an element of warmth and whimsy to any space. maisonmaisondesign.com
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Dallas-based Ever Atelier is an art, wallcovering and textile studio founded by dynamic duo Sarah English and Ashley Leftwich—who aptly describe themselves as “a lean, mean two-woman team.” Read on for more about these fierce Texas creatives and their artful designs. everatelier.com
And your offerings? SE: Bespoke artisanal wallcoverings in our standard collections, with grounds for both residential and commercial applications. Since we do everything in-house, we also offer completely custom projects—from bespoke colorations on our standard designs to completely new patterns. This week we were drawing camels and basil leaves on our metallicgold ground! What’s new? SE: Fabrics! We recently found our textile mill in South Carolina. The textile ground is a 7.5-ounce Belgian linen that drapes like heaven. Seeing our designs translated onto fabric is exciting and fulling.
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Tell us about your backgrounds. AL: Textiles and interior design. I’ve been on the design scene for 20 years working for showrooms, interior architects, textile manufacturers and on my own projects. My passions revolve around textiles and tactile art. SE: Fine arts and academics. I worked for 10 years in corporate fashion retail. My textile design career was immersed in color and print. I eventually ventured entrepreneurially in my own direction as a surface designer.
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I try not to go on social media. I don’t look at Instagram unless I have to. It allows me to focus on buying what I love for the store, and that is what sets the tone at Garde. If you walked into my shop right now, I hope you’d say: ‘Oh my God, this space is so beautiful. I want to live here.’ ” Our look has been described as minimal, organic and neutral. I don’t like the word ‘eclectic,’ but you could say I’m a believer of a ‘not decorated’ look. You should choose
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basics reflecting your personality, style and history; and that’s what our clients are looking for. They also want to learn something new and be inspired. My background is in fashion. I developed a minimalist aesthetic working for Calvin Klein and learned to appreciate textures and an architectural look at Giorgio Armani. After 20 years, I was eager to do something outside of the corporate world. I had always wanted a store, but I started working in interior design. While shopping for a client who wanted European decor, I discovered many things you couldn’t find here, and that’s how I decided to open a place of my own.
I want Garde to be approachable. Everything we sell has a story, and we enjoy telling that tale. A story is important, because there is so much out in the world, and many times you may purchase an item without really connecting with it or knowing what you’re buying. There’s also a whimsy and lightness about our pieces; they are often tongue in cheek, heartwarming or funny. It’s kind of like the fashion concept where you put together a Gap T-shirt and a Chanel skirt. We try to replicate that idea with furniture, presenting people with a livable, yet elegant style and a point of view that welcomes and educates.
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Cris Briger and Charles Peed CB: My family is well-traveled. We spent a lot of time in Europe, and we dragged our children to antique flea markets and every museum we could find. I never imagined that any of them would join me in a business like this. Now, my son Charles co-owns this shop, and another son, Pablo, recently joined in as well. CP: We started this store on the idea that we have a distinct taste and style, and that if we could bring one-of-a-kind things forward, someone would like it. Our look is ‘lived in’—a look where you would find comfort. But it’s also bold— we are not afraid of pattern and color. CB: We are bringing pretty back. We feel like it’s OK for people to have pretty rooms; a concept that seemed to lose favor for the last 20 years but is returning. The atmosphere here is easy and Latin as well as European influenced. It’s the idea of con gusto, which means ‘with pleasure.’ It’s not uptight; we set coffee cups on furniture, and we don’t put glass tops on the furniture. We have a lot of North American, European and Latin pieces, but the way we present them is with a more American attitude. We are known for taking something that’s ordinary and tired and bringing a fresh vibe to it. We also have a lot of classically inspired pieces we’ve commissioned—it’s a fascinating mix. CP: In Mexico, we found that a lot of artists were making things with papiermâché. We decided to put our own twist on it, commissioning botanicals, fruit and even a bust of Julius Caesar using the technique. We’ve also put our own spin on classic Mexican talavera pottery. We’ve commissioned plates and bowls with updated patterns that appeal to everyone, even our youngest customers.
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Kate Rheinstein Brodsky It’s very American not to be afraid to mix things of different periods, styles and colors. The great decorators in this country never shied away from that, they just used whatever they wanted. In this sense, we are a very American shop. We show people how to put disparate items together—it’s one of the things that makes people pay attention to us. We create vignettes that give people a context for how to do it. For example, we might put a 19th-century English serpentine server with a contemporary sofa and then hang a modern painting by Mary Nelson Sinclair above it. The mix grounds the whole thing and gives it depth. It allows us to make antiques relevant again and to show that they have a place in today’s home. I learned about retail and style from my mother, Suzanne Rheinstein. She had a store in Los Angeles for 30 years and, as a young person, I went to her shop every day after school. After my homework was done, I’d help her out, everything from arranging displays to sending out mailings. I fell in love with retail there. When I started this store, it was a straight-up antique shop with a few home accessories. But a new space gave us more room and allowed us to try new things. We are now carrying 50 percent antiques and vintage furniture and the rest is new and handcrafted furniture, art and accessories. The handmade is compelling in home design, and I’m lucky to be able to create a platform for smaller artists and brands, as well as a colorful place full of interesting objects you want to get closer to and discover.
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Kelly Wearstler draws inspiration from the California landscape for her new paint collaboration with Farrow & Ball. Walls painted in Faded Terracotta (pictured) are reminiscent of a sunrise, while Citrona (above) grounds one of Wearstler’s colorful material palettes.
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Terracotta tiles baking in the afternoon sun. Billows of cool Pacific fog rolling inland. An asphalt highway steaming through the desert. These and other vivid tableaus shape designer Kelly Wearstler’s latest love letter to California: a collection of eight paints for Farrow & Ball’s premier designer collaboration. Dreamy and diffuse, the palette is equal parts upbeat and restful. “I’m optimistic for the year ahead,” shares the L.A.-based designer. “I wanted to introduce colors that were fresh and lively, yet still have a calming relation to nature.” Homebound like the rest of us, she looked to her proverbial backyard for inspiration. “Every hue has an emotional touch point to the California landscape,” Wearstler explains, citing Palm, a chalky green homage to her hometown’s iconic allées, and Citrona, a lemon groveinspired “contemporary take on chartreuse.” It was this same site-specific view to design that prompted the heritage U.K. paint brand to approach Wearstler for its first-ever designer palette. “Kelly shares in our process of taking inspiration from textures and colors around her,” says Charlotte Cosby, head of creative at Farrow & Ball. “This collaboration is so exciting because it brings California’s warmth and Kelly’s signature style into homes in a relatable way through our paint.” While the Golden State served as muse, experimentation is encouraged across the continent, pond and beyond. After all, there are no color rules, if you ask Wearstler. “I always say that living without color is like living without love,” she says. “Don’t be afraid to take risks.”
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Wallcovering designs, such as Form (shown), Synergy (far, right) and Taking Flight (left), illustrate Porter Teleo’s fluid, expressive approach. “We create inspiration inside our studio every day,” says Bridgett Cochran (pictured below, left, with cofounder Kelly Porter).
Has there been an upside to the challenges of the past year? KP: Change can be met with frustration and hesitation or it can be met with excitement and innovation. We put ourselves through a process of learning and looked at every section of our business. What adjustments did you make? BC: We’re doubling-down on our textile line and releasing 15 patterns, including some of our best performing wallcovering designs, such as Kintsugi, Pétales and
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Form. We also pulled out of showrooms. We require a lot of one-on-one communication with designers. Removing the middle man has been rewarding and enlightening. Is there an advantage to being in Kansas City in that you’re more insulated from trends? KP: Insulation is exactly right. To create something new, you have to exclude the outer world. There is a theme of companies doing what’s trending, what sells. We never go down that path; we never play it safe. Every time we put a big piece of Japanese paper flooded with pigments on the table, the designers are so excited.
Why is supporting women integral to your brand? KP: With a majority of female employees, there is a respectful and supportive energy exchanged throughout the day. We’ve learned from covering each other on maternity leave. If life hadn’t thrown us curveballs, we wouldn’t have adapted and diversified in ways that have benefited us.
Love that! How does human touch shape your designs? BC: We mix color by hand. Our artists have the freedom to express an aesthetic. We explore, ‘How wild can this mark be? How opaque can this flower be?’ It matters, for the world and humanity, that our products are made in this way.
If Porter Teleo drapery is framing the windows at a dinner party, what should the guests notice? KP: Our patterns are never repeated. There will be highs and lows and pockets of pigment. It offers the sense of something larger, like experiencing fine art with positive and negative space.
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Exploration and introspection are at the heart of Porter Teleo—artist Kelly Porter and interior designer Bridgett Cochran’s Kansas City, Missouribased textile and wallcoverings brand beloved for its painterly palettes and poetic motifs. With a new business model, fresh pattern releases and a second line with Schumacher on the way, this duo is poised for a big year.
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IN HER LATEST TOME, CHARLOTTE MOSS REMINDS US THAT FLOWERS NEED NOT BE FORMAL. W R I T T E N BY S H A N N O N S H A R P E
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Charlotte Moss wants you to relax and stop worrying— at least when it comes to curating florals in the home. As the celebrated tastemaker expresses in her new book, Charlotte Moss: Flowers, published by Rizzoli this April, when thinking about arrangements, it’s time to throw the rulebook out the window. “Flowers need not be formal,” says Moss. “It can be as easy as walking by the local grocer or going into your garden. Really it’s about the personal and what moves you.” Moss is, of course, known for her sophisticated interiors, but she says,
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“there’s an informality to a lot of it— relaxed and comfortable, yet elegant at the same time.” And that’s exactly her approach to blooms, a passion which began as far back as she can remember. “I was drawn to them because of my maternal grandmother,” she says. “The house always smelled divine, because flowers were just part of her life. So, of course, I followed suit.” One part unconventional manual (there are no rules) and one part motivational musings of past icons (think Bunny Mellon and Pauline de Rothschild), Moss’s compilation emphasizes that composition should reflect personality and highlight the innate beauty of the blossom—no matter the type. For example, a few
“When it comes to arrangements, people freeze up and are completely stymied,” says interior designer Charlotte Moss. “Really, it’s all about creating your own style. In life, it’s most important to surround ourselves with beautiful things.”
cabbage roses tucked into a small vase on a bookshelf look just as beautiful as a large centerpiece. “I go out and poke around the garden and just pick a few flowers that somebody might not even think of,” she says. “But it’s an arrangement to me.” Above all, florals are meant to bring joy, and what sparks happiness varies from person to person. “Experiment,” Moss advises. “The greatest things come about as a result of being confident and a little fearless and saying, ‘It’s my house and I’m doing what I please.’ ”
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Artistic inclination: During my first cross-country trip in an Airstream that lasted for four years, I was looking for a small-space creative outlet. I came across modern quilters who were rooted in tradition on social media and was hooked. Name game: In John Steinbeck’s Travels with Charley, “Vacilando” meant someone who is going somewhere, but doesn’t exactly know how. Similar to my journey, not all those who wander are lost. Enduring legacy: Quilting is very much alive and well in America. It’s exciting to think my quilts might still exist in 50 years as an heirloom. vacilandoquilting.co
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Origins: I was raised in my father’s chair-making shop, so working with wood and using hand tools was always a part of my life. Go-to materials: Maple, ash, pine, cherry and oak— the vast majority comes from within 25 miles of our shop. Made to last: What’s important to me is how properly using these manual methods can drastically improve the durability, flexibility, comfort and life of a chair. Life lesson: My father taught me where precision matters. There are a lot of tiny details in our chairs and it’s easy to get lost in trying to make everything perfect—but he trained me to trust my eye and recognize that the subtle differences and movement in our chairs make them feel alive. sawyermade.com
CHARLOTTE TERRELL Nashville, Tennessee
Southern charm: I was drawn to and influenced by the architecture, gardens and work of highly skilled artisans in my hometown of Columbus, Mississippi, where a wealth of preCivil War homes with murals and hand-painted finishes still exist. Process: Each bespoke mural wallcovering is custom made for a project and my client. All elements of the room are considered—the palette, windows, doors, furnishings and even the desired length of the “repeat” in the landscape scene. American craftsmanship: To me, it is an expression of our time and the individual artist who contributes to the enhancement, beauty and harmony of our surroundings in limitless variations. charlotteterrell.com
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“Lately, I have been extremely drawn to the color black,” Wilcox says. “It is rich and dense, and makes everything look regal … I’m simply obsessed with it.” Wilcox recommends Pitch Black or Paean Black for those who also love the depth-filled shade.
Nearly everyone has had the experience of looking at a painting, piece of fabric or striking photograph and thinking, “That is the most incredible shade of [color] I’ve ever seen.” This is the sensation Monica Wilcox uses as her ultimate source of inspiration when building color stories for her clients. “I immerse myself in the emotions these things evoke through their colors, because that visceral reaction is what I’m trying to create for the homeowner,” she says. “Paint is a magic tool that defines the vibe of a space, and in that way, it is essential to personalization.” In her quest to make every room of a home feel perfect for its inhabitants—whether that means tranquil, lively or thought-provoking—Wilcox turns to the Farrow & Ball library. The brand’s breadth of selection, as well as its depth and variety of underlying tones within a family of shades, offers the designer endless possibilities. And this is a must, because there is so much to consider when choosing paint. “As a general rule of thumb, do the opposite of what Mother Nature is doing in a room,” Wilcox advises. “If a space is filled with light, use a neutral or cool-toned color. If it isn’t, that is the time to go warm. But of course, aesthetic also always plays a role.”
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“This palette reflects simplicity and timeless design, but also adds a vibrant dynamic for those who want a bit of a brave and creative touch … and that suits Dallas so well,” she explains. “Our city often has a more conservative outlook on design, but good, energetic colors have been having their moment.”
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NOIR TR ADING The Ray Console is made from mahogany lumber and coated in Noir’s smoky pale finish with black highlights. The lightly painted finish accentuates the hand-carved curves that flow down the face of the console. Priced at $1,830. noirfurniturela.com
ZEPHYR Introducing Zephyr Connect—a groundbreaking app that lets users control their Zephyr hood from anywhere using their mobile device. With real-time diagnostics, videos, voice-command connectivity and helpful alerts, Zephyr Connect empowers customers to connect to what matters. zephyronline.com
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HECTOR FINCH The Double Lucia Pendant in Aegean Blue is a simple yet elegant fixture that can be used in any living room space or throughout the kitchen, often placed over an island or low over a table or eating area. The overall drop, width and number of shades can be customized upon ordering. hectorfinch.com
UNIVERSAL FURNITURE Universal is excited to introduce Coastal Living Outdoor. Featuring over 100 pieces of casually sophisticated silhouettes paired with premium durability, Coastal Living Outdoor’s collection instantly transforms and enriches any patio, deck or other outdoor haven.
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Christopher Peacock introduces his Hudson Collection. A clean aesthetic with special details, hardware and material selections, this more modern style is perfect for an urban apartment or a large contemporary, suburban home. Custom colors and hardware finishes available. peacockhome.com
J. TRIBBLE J. Tribble’s long history of building beautiful, custom sink bases now extends to repurposing antique treasures for modern homes. In addition to its signature designs, J. Tribble offers European antiques to be converted into truly unique sink bases. jtribble.com
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GARDEN STATE Clockwise from top right: Big Stripe in Rainforest / no9thompson.com. Stitched Stripe in Green / fschumacher.com. Traveler in Spa / sharris.com. Rule in Spring / maharam.com.
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TROPICAL PUNCH Clockwise from top right: Camden Stripe in Elderberry by Peter Fasano / johnrosselli.com. Caribbean Stripe in 483 / zimmer-rohde.com. Hiking Ticking in Coral / fabricut.com. Spiaggia Stripe in 03 / osborneandlittle.com.
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ORANGE CRUSH Clockwise from top right: Strange Loves in Carrot Stick / dedar.com. Morning Glory in Melon / linkoutdoor.com. Jake Stripe in Tutti Frutti / perennialsfabrics.com. Cakewalk in Coral / larsenfabrics.com.
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Clockwise from top, right: Entreé Multi-Color Wall Sconce / Price upon request / curreyandcompany.com.. Gemma Sunglasses / $520 / chloe.com. Giulietta Screen by Carlo Donati / $8,600 / essentialhome.eu. Henley Outdoor Accent Stool / $169 / frontgate.com.. Colette Outdoor Armchair by Rodolfo Dordoni / Price upon request / minotti.com. Cadence Fabric in Emerald by Stacy Garcia for Crypton / $53 per yard / calicocorners.com. Mirage Fabric in Ember / Price upon request / ericashamrocktextiles.com. Tourmaline Crystal Necklace / $48,00 / emilypwheeler.com.
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By the numbers: There are upward of 17,500 species of butterflies in the world, with around 750 of those in the United States. Dressed for success: Thousands of scales and tiny hairs make up the insect’s wing. Some camouflage with their surroundings, while others employ decorative eyespots to deceive lurking predators. Fun fact: Butterflies taste with their feet. Need for speed: Skipper butterflies can reach speeds up to 37 mph.
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Clockwise from top, right: Seashore Drop Necklace / $1,408 / grainnemorton.co.uk. Corail Outdoor Fabric by Caspari / Price upon request / pierrefrey.com. Gymmetria Plate 3 by Laboratorio Paravicini / $70 / collectoworld.com. Vimini Hand-Painted Vase by Margot Larkin / $380 / casabranca.com. Borea Chair by Piero Lissoni / $3,378 / bebitalia.com. Rattan Hurlingham Bookcase / $7,875 / soane.com. Jane Rattan Clutch Bag / $245 / kayudesign.com. Medusa Wall Light / $2,195 / julianchichester.com.
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Natural habitat: Coral can be found in tropical and subtropical oceans in shallow waters of less than 150 feet deep. Bragging rights: The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest living structure, extending more than 1,400 miles. History lesson: The Romans believed coral possessed protective properties, and through the Victorian Era, it was common to see a small child wearing a coral necklace for protection. Superpower under the sea: Doctors are looking to coral reefs to develop treatments for cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.
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Clockwise from top, right: Woodgrain Velvet Pillow by Kevin O’Brien / $390 / abchome.com.. Edge Collection With Wood Texture / $968 / rockymountainhardware.com. Oil Bath For The Senses by Susanne Kaufmann / $76 / dermstore.com. Pakurigo Basket by Baba Tree / $200 / goodeeworld.com.. Root Outdoor Coffee Table / $1,799 / arhaus.com. Elevation Loveseat / Price upon request / lloydflanders.com. Uppark Fabric in Saffron & Rose / Price upon request / cowtan.com.. Paglia Low Bowl / Price upon request / alexanderlamont.com. Bamboo Wall Sconce / Price upon request / lanternmasters.com.
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Metadata: Thirty percent of the Earth’s surface is covered in forest. Age is just a number: Research shows that trees evolved more than 300 million years ago. Fact-check: Dendrochronology is the study of data from the growth of tree rings. Gracious givers: Not only do trees provide us with oxygen, but they also clean our drinking water, remove pollution from the atmosphere, have a positive effect on mental health and aid in saving energy.
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GROUND COVER Ideal for outdoor living, the Stripe Ombre Flatwoven Rug in Blue Jean by Perennials is resistant to fading from ultraviolet rays and uses acrylic yarns for a soft and plush effect underfoot. perennialsrugs.com
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At Lloyd Flanders, the tagline “Woven for Life” is more than an idea. The 100-plus-year-old creator of premier outdoor furnishings has built a legacy on giving homeowners and design pros the open-air pieces they seek, which today includes mixing and matching unique fabrics and finishes. But it has also ensured that every product embodies the driving principles of quality and sustainability. “Everything we make is crafted to be heirloom quality, made to be handed down through generations,” says Jess Flanders, who runs the company alongside Dudley Flanders and Warren Juliano. “We also use natural materials, like cellulose fiber, and can repaint to update
“Today, everyone wants a custom look. Homeowners aren’t interested in what’s available at big-box stores.”
finishes, providing more years of use. Plus, all of our teak products are certified by the FSC and made from sustainable sources.” They are indeed woven for life—for the life of a design, the life of the user, and the life of the planet.
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: LLOYD LOOM One of Lloyd Flanders’ standout offerings, the proprietary Lloyd Loom wicker is a natural fiber wicker fabric with long-lasting, high-performance Durium polyester coating for outdoor durability and flexibility. The continuous weave avoids burrs and cracking, and increases visual appeal by eliminating visible material ends. All that, and Lloyd Loom products are available in 20 custom finishes.
CARE + KEEPING •W here it starts: “The proper upkeep of outdoor spaces begins with the selection of high-quality products,” Jess says. “Strength of craftsmanship makes all the difference. We build to withstand full exposure to sun, rain and even snow.”
Top: The Catalina sofa and chairs in the Hickory finish perfectly complement teak tables in this Costa Mesa, California, space by Molly Wood Garden Design. Left: In this Charlotte, North Carolina, look by Lisa Mende Design, the Hamptons collection sofa and lounge chairs complement Weekend Retreat swivel gliders in the Pewter finish and teak accessory tables. Right: One might argue that the Terracotta finish and Essence lounge chair were made for each other.
•H ow to clean: Lloyd Flanders recommends the following routine to its clients: Vacuum or use a soft brush on woven material and cushions to remove organic particles and loosen surface soil, then rinse with a mild detergent and clean water.
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It’s easy to understand why outdoor living spaces have become an essential part of the home. They not only extend usable square footage, but also invite one to create an open-air retreat. What isn’t so easy is the actual process of building these environments—and that’s mostly due to the intense demand on furnishings. This is where Universal Furniture comes in. “With more than 100 products to choose from in a variety of different materials and special-order cushion options from brands like Sunbrella, we provide the consumer with countless ways to make their space highly practical while meeting design goals,” says Neil MacKenzie, the company’s director
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of marketing. Indeed, Universal’s array of choices helps homeowners and design pros alike to make the most of patios, decks and backyards.
MATERIALITY: AN A-TEAM ROSTER What goes into Universal’s immaculately crafted furnishings? Well … ll-weather recyclable wicker •A that is tested with full UV exposure for 7,500 hours owder-coated aluminum •P in Charcoal, Fog, Carbon and Chalk colorways, the scraps of which are recycled ast concrete reinforced •C with fiberglass • Grade-A FSC Certified Natural Teak • Seat cushions with antimicrobial foam to keep them from developing mold or mildew lipcovers and upholstered •S pieces wrapped in performance fabrics that are resistant to UV rays and fading, plus able to be cleaned with bleach wivels, swivel gliders •S and mechanisms that are salt-tested for 500 hours
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On New York’s Lake Canandaigua, Lyndsay Caleo Karol, cofounder and creative director of The Brooklyn Home Company, designed a practical pool house to accommodate her family’s easy summer lifestyle. Working alongside Bayer Landscape Architecture, a pool with a waterfall edge was also built to take advantage of the picturesque setting.
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It’s all in the family for Lyndsay Caleo Karol, who began the successful design and development firm The Brooklyn Home Company—alongside brother Bill Caleo and artist husband Fitzhugh Karol—more than 14 years ago when they were tasked with fixing a dilapidated property with a few hundred dollars and some Home Depot tools. Fast forward to today, and many homes later, Caleo Karol knew her approach to updating her family’s idyllic retreat on New York’s Lake Canandaigua to include a new pool house would be much the same as in the beginning: honor natural materials, incorporate artisan details and look to the light. thebrooklynhomecompany.com This project was personal, right? Yes! I was lucky enough to grow up going to the Finger Lakes—one of the most beautiful areas of the country, in my opinion—but over the years, as our family grew, so did our need for space. When we tore out an old tennis court to build a pool, I knew that an accompanying structure was needed to house towels, help with outside eating and act as a crash pad for kids.
Does the kitchen get a lot of action? In the warmer months, we gather for most meals here and eat outside at the massive table under the pergola. The kitchen is where a lot of prep work and cooking happens. It has a sink, refrigerator, freezer and a lot of storage zones for snacks. I wanted the design to feel relaxed, simple and timeless with the white, bright paneling that continues throughout the pool house and natural bluestone flooring you see outside as well. It’s also important for us to add a handmade element and artist Natalie Page’s ceramic lighting hangs beautifully under the eaves.
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Tell us about the pool house. When we can all be together, there can be 20 of us and everyone seems to end up in the pool, so I knew this building would be getting a lot of use! From the beginning, we understood the footprint here was pretty tight to work with and, just like in the city, we always go up. As soon as the ceiling was raised, the entire area became so much more inviting and a place you really want to hang out. Optimizing natural light with large windows and doors was also paramount.
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As the world of alfresco entertaining expands, Caesarstone has taken note. For the first time, the maker of luxury quartz surfaces has released a new line designed specifically for the outdoors. The highly durable material can stand up to extreme weather and is combined with stain resistant and easy-to-clean properties, making the Solaris Collection ideal for backyard kitchen set ups and grilling areas. Think: patio dining tables, counters, bar tops and backsplash details. The surfaces are available in three colorways—Clearskies, Palm Shade and Midday, shown, which has a soft organic look with a concrete finish. caesarstoneus.com
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Cocktails by the pool just got a whole lot easier thanks to Dometic’s introduction of the MoBar, the ultimate mobile beverage center. Offered in three sizes, the 550 model at left has dual-zone refrigeration that can house 40 bottles of wine or 155 cans with a removable retention ice bucket on top for another 22 bottles. A storage drawer and cabinet as well as side shelving allow for plenty of room for mixers, snacks and glasses. Cheers to that! dometic.com
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“We live outside all summer and my backyard is the joy of my life,” enthuses Artistic Tile founder and CEO Nancy Epstein of her otherworldly outdoor oasis in Tenafly, New Jersey. With a charming pergola wrapped in grapevines and limestone columns cloaked in jasmine, sitting in the serene surroundings feels much like being in Italy, a favorite travel
destination for Epstein. When the time came to update the area, a striking yet durable blue quartzite from Brazil was cut for the floors while a custom glass floral mosaic called Walden decorates the surface behind the sink. The layers of blue hues create a lovely effect that ties into the large swimming pool, just steps away. The sweet life, indeed. artistictile.com
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Over the past year, exterior living spaces have proved as essential as interior ones, offering gathering grounds, peaceful refuge and a semblance of escape. Celebrating this spirit, Luxe shares tales of garden delights across the country, beginning with landscape designer Margie Grace’s own Montecito, California Shangri-La. Here, under the canopy of an 80-year-old oak tree, Grace crafted a “room” for coffee and contemplation by placing an antique faux bois dining set under the majestic sweep of its branches. “At 5 o’clock in the afternoon, the light comes up from under those leaves and acts like a spotlight on the table,” she says. “I think to myself, ‘It’s like the wood fairies live here.’ ”
WR I T T E N AN D PR ODU CE D BY GR ACE BEULEY HUNT At her Montecito, California property, landscape designer Margie Grace looked to Japanese principles in arranging public living spaces close to the house and quieter moments—like this perch for morning coffee—on the garden’s outermost “concentric circles.” Adds Grace, “It becomes a different kind of party the further you roam.” gracedesignassociates.com
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MOVEABLE FEAST CHRISTOPHER SPITZMILLER WAXES POETIC ON A PRIZED OUTDOOR STAPLE. Fifteen years ago, when I purchased my home, there was no garden to speak of. But after a decade of improvements, I find that so much of our time is spent outside. One of my workhorses is a cider pressing table that first came into my life—like many things with style and practicality—through my mother. It quickly took on a new life as a portable garden table. We’re serial hosts at Clove Brook Farm, and in fair weather, we entertain outside whenever possible. For special occasions, we’ll move the table to whichever garden room is in its prime. We’ve used it for a Fourth of July lunch in the front yard beneath the shade of a maple tree, in
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the Dovecote Garden programmed as a bar for a summer cocktail party and for an evening dinner in our Sunken Garden when the Casa Blanca lilies are blooming. For that occasion, we styled the table to conjure a garden fantasy right out of John Singer Sargent’s painting, Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose. The roving cider press table appears in a number of different incarnations throughout my new book, A Year At Clove Brook Farm, which I hope will inspire people to get outside and seize the abundance offered by each season. There are no rules to outdoor living: I use my best dishes, glassware and silver. (No paper
plates or napkins here!) If you don’t have a vintage table, use what option you do have dressed in an interesting cloth. Most importantly, don’t be afraid to bring precious items outside. Using beautiful things in the garden makes an already enchanting setting all the more magical. christopherspitzmiller.com
TAKING ROOT “It’s like that saying about the shoemaker who can’t make his own shoes,” says Keith Williams of creating his West Palm Beach garden. For the landscape designer, such musings might surprise, but the more paint chips in your fan deck, the harder it is to pick a color. “I sketched so many versions that finally I said, ‘Let’s just order X amount of this and this,’ and when it arrived, I pieced it all together,” he demurs. What came of this approach is a series of small, graceful compositions set against an expanse of white pea gravel. In its organic simplicity, it nods to gardens of southern France, while stars like glossy fiddle-leaf fig and monstera— meticulously arranged to balance light, scale and texture—keep the feel firmly Floridian. While in its nascency, the garden hints at lushness to come. Plumes of rosemary and sage dance in the gravel, creating a sensory experience should you brush against them, espalier jasmine pops against the home’s stucco façade and newly planted palms reach skyward. Meanwhile, native pollinators—porterweed, Buddleia, Simpson’s stopper—lure butterflies, a favorite of the daughter Williams and his wife, Nicole, adopted last spring. As the couple awaited her birth, they began to notice butterflies everywhere, and when Colette came home, butterflies followed. “I’m a huge fan of green-on-green and normally, I don’t like color,” says Williams. “But I knew these flowers would be rewarding. Every day, she makes these crazy noises because there are butterflies all around us and she loves them.” nieverawilliams.com
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Memorable oasis: Monet’s flower garden in Giverny. Durable textiles: Rose Tarlow for Perennials (above). Rugs for outdoor living: Ben Soleimani. Dream sculpture: Richard Serra. How to make a play structure elegant: With a custom design in natural colors that blend with nature—instead of bright swings, choose colors that are soft and seamlessly blend in. Best hardscape material: Concrete or a gorgeous stone (one that doesn’t get too hot in summer). Go-to flower: Jasmine, for its sweet, romantic scent—instant joy.
Chic bug repeller: Large terra-cotta pots of lavender. Dream lighting: Lum ‘Art (right). Newness to love: Aerin’s East Hampton Collection for Williams-Sonoma Home. The key to simple but beautiful outside decor: Parterre around loose, flowering plants. Tabletop ingredients: Bamboo flatware, rattan accessories and colorful printed cotton table linens, like those from Amanda Lindroth (left), which I coordinate with in-season flowers. Go-to garden book: David Hicks: My Kind of Garden. Integrate a swimming pool: With grass up to the pool’s edge. Finishing touches: Pots filled with boxwood or white impatiens, foot lanterns for candles in the evening and garden stools to rest your drink. Shade solution: Hornbeam pleached like umbrellas, as on the patio of the French hotel, La Bastide de Gordes. carolinegidiere.com
Trends du jour: Large fire pits for small gatherings and simply chic rectangular swimming pools. Patio favorite: I love rosemary in flower beds. It also looks great (and smells wonderful) in terra-cotta pots atop a dining table. Top plant for foliage: Bougainvillea for the unreal fuchsia color. Every outdoor room needs: A rug, a blooming plant and fun pillows.
Favorite plant for foliage: Olive trees. Best decking material: A recycled composite, which doesn’t mold. Brand you’re loving now: Belgian brand Tribù (left). How to enjoy a garden year-round: With heaters—and lighting in the trees as well as around stumps and pathways. Add warm drinks and a fire! romanekdesignstudio.com
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PARTY in the FRONT Enchanting and unexpected with an air of European chic, entry courtyards are having a moment. Here, designer Robin Rains, architect Douglas Enoch and landscape architect Anne Daigh discuss designing this Nashville jewel. Why a courtyard? DE: It’s an urban setting, so we wanted to make use of the lot. I grew up in the south, where there are many “surprise courtyards”—I love that idea of a surprise behind a gate. AD: Privacy was also very important; the clients wanted to sit outside in the mornings and have their coffee in seclusion. RR: Doug built this beautiful brick wall with an arched doorway and we commissioned a custom copper lantern to hang high above. It really beckons you in. Tell us about the design. AD: We planted two crepe myrtles, which create a pergola and make you feel like you’re in an outdoor room. Then we added structured landscape with dwarf
boxwood and billowing hydrangeas. The simplicity of the space—the way it wraps around you—is what makes it so charming. DE: Each of the four façades is symmetrical, so wherever you sit is a relaxing experience. RR: We carried the French limestone paving inside for seamless transition and chose Janus et Cie’s Amalfi iron canopy chairs, floating them in the courtyard as “sculpture furniture.”
What makes the room? DE: The pear espaliers, because they soften and echo the architectural symmetry. AD: Those pear trees create another level of rustic provenance. Plus, they actually produce beautiful green pears! RR: To me, the espaliers are another sculpture. Imagine going out into your courtyard to fetch breakfast? It feels like you’re in France. robinrains.com; enocharchitects.com; daighrick.com
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What is trending alfresco? Ask the experts at AquaTerra Outdoors and one theme becomes clear: fire. “Almost every client wants to include either a fire pit, a fireplace or a fire feature,” says CEO and principal designer Tal Thevenot. That said, no request is too unique or complex for the AquaTerra team, which serves homeowners throughout the Dallas area in combining hardscapes and landscapes to create gorgeous, enjoyable open-air spaces. The key, Thevenot feels, is communication. “We believe that success is a product of strong relationships, both with our clients and within our team,” he says. “We are striving to save you from costly planning and design mistakes while taking your vision to the next level, and that requires collaboration.” In doing just that, they bring to life places for entertaining, relaxation and play.
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Asked to discuss the topic of maintenance, Thevenot says, “We find that people typically do not value maintenance outdoors, and while we understand that it can be a headache, it really needs to be kept up just as the interior of your home does.” Furniture, countertops, appliances, etc. need regular cleanings, and landscapes require attentive care. The best way to support your open-air spaces is to put them in the hands of the professionals. “A keen and experienced eye can properly maintain gardens as they develop and microclimates change.”
BIG PICTURE PERSPECTIVE Now more than ever, outdoor living is defined by its extension from indoors to out. No longer do our open-air spaces act as totally separate parts of our lifestyle. Today, we expect the transition from our living room couch to the alfresco dining area to be seamless, and this is a key part of what AquaTerra perfects. “We design environments that comfortably extend the square footage of the home,” Thevenot says. “There are many ways to minimize boundaries, but one of the most important is making sure the styles, colors and textures complement one another.”
Top, left: An infinity-edge spa, fire pit and water-fire pool feature come together in this space. Left: Limestone steps form a walkway within artificial turf. Flower beds add seasonal color. Top, right: Basalt ledgestone creates the dramatic pool wall, while wood-looking porcelain tile forms the cabana flooring. Top, left & Left: Photography by Wade Griffith Top, right: Photography by Parrch Photography
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That’s the FineLines motto. “It embodies our approach to every project,” Cipli-Clark says. “With proper design, all components of landscape come together and blend with the architecture and surrounding site. We pride ourselves on our excellent project management skills and open communication, as well as how we utilize portals and platforms to keep the process smooth. We are a part of our client’s dreams from start to finish, and this is how we work to bring purpose as well as style to their spaces.”
As a professional landscape architectural design-build firm, FineLines Design Studio specializes in master planning and phasing for high-end outdoor projects. And this is just the sort of all-encompassing service homeowners are seeking as of late, according to owner Melda Cipli-Clark’s insights. “For many, the mindset is changing from vacation to staycation, and with that comes a renewed intention to create one’s ultimate open-air oasis right at home,” she says. Essential in doing so are cohesive aesthetic plans, functional flow and an understanding of what one wants and why. How can the homeowner most enjoy their space long-term? This is a part of what the FineLines team strives to determine. Among the top features that satisfy, they point to putting greens, vegetable gardens and large playgrounds as recent favorites.
Top: Pavers help to make the transition of real grass to artificial turf look seamless. Left: A built-in fire pit area offers one more good reason for family and friends to come together. Right: While artificial turf and mini putting greens provide year-round play for the whole family, wood-stamped concrete walkways are a great way to create access points from one section to another. All photography by Pelin Hoskan
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BACKYARD DREAMING When it comes to client requests, the ideas get more creative year after year. Artz shares what everyone—and a select few—envision. •P opular choices: Synthetic turf, low-maintenance landscapes, outdoor lighting, seating areas, fireplaces, screened-in porches to fend off summer mosquitoes and custom kitchen areas •U nusual asks: Custom tree-house design, mini golf courses, redirecting creek areas, custom sculpture design
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Convenience, comfort and cohesiveness—one might call these the three C’s of outdoor living design, and Lawns of Dallas is doing its part to help homeowners satisfy all parts of the triad. “We provide a comprehensive approach by integrating numerous aspects of the landscape with the indoor and outdoor spaces of the home,” director of design Sam Artz says. With a team Artz calls “creative, dedicated, collaborative and passionate about excellence,” Lawns of Dallas provides design, construction, property care, tree service and irrigation, and over the course of its nearly 40 years in business, the firm has gained a reputation for doing so at the highest level. “We are not willing to accept anything but the best the industry has to offer, and we believe in achieving quality of an unmatched standard,” Artz says. Its clients’ rave reviews prove that the reputation has been well-earned.
Top: The outdoor living redesign of this Preston Hollow home included the addition of artificial turf, new plantings, irrigation and lighting. Left: This Highland Park chateau underwent a complete landscape and hardscape redesign with formal gardens, topiaries, hedges and espaliers. Above: Shown is a custom deck design and install focused around an existing live oak. Bottom: A pool deck, outdoor living, new plantings and artificial turf encompass the exterior redesign of this Preston Hollow home.
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“We want to leave good work behind and make a difference in people’s lives. Our homes are where we create memories with our families.”
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t MHM Living, the saying, “everything starts with the client,” is more than an aspirational mantra. It’s a way of life and business. When asked to talk about one of the firm’s most defining projects, president Botond Laszlo responds, “It’s not about our notable or largest accomplishments; it’s about doing things the right way, for the right reason: exceeding client expectations to bring dreams to fruition.” Indeed, Laszlo—who credits his upbringing in Transylvania for teaching him to be self-sufficient and repurpose everything, and thus, inspiring his career in building and renovation—has created a team known for going above and beyond. “We begin by cultivating a genuine relationship with each client,” he shares. “It’s personal for us. We ensure we’re aligned and understand each other, and then, we imagine the possibilities together.” Visualization is an essential part of the latter, in which the MHM Living team asks homeowners to picture different solutions and their impact.
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BOTOND LASZLO, PRESIDENT mhmliving.com 972.951.1932 mhmliving How would this space feel if that wall was removed? What does a bathroom oasis that rejuvenates you look like? “A clearly defined scope of work that is well-thought-out and planned is central to our process,” he says. Creativity meets critical and practical thinking, and the results are stunning, bespoke environments.
What style is your firm known for? Our work is clean, timeless and elegant. We are also known for incorporating many ‘IoT’ elements, like voice-activated showers, sensors that reset house temperatures and motion-activated lights. What do you feel has been your greatest success? The opportunity to meet with clients who place their trust in us and allow us to push boundaries, evolve and raise the bar of craftsmanship and service. What’s next for the firm? Many of our clients have second homes in Colorado, so we have collaborated on a few projects there. It’s a natural fit, so we hope to expand into Colorado in the near future.
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Top: This showstopping gourmet kitchen elevates the art of entertainment, with a massive, 13-foot island and double refrigerators that flank the range. Above, left: Enchantment awaits in this elegant bath, where a wooden cabinet adds warmth and a chandelier brings a cosmopolitan touch. Above, right: This space incorporates the outdoor area effortlessly. Opposite: In this open kitchen, custom cabinetry, book-matched quartzite countertops and a backsplash with gold accents provide contrast and add sophistication. Top: Photography by Glenn Johnson Above, left & Above, right: Photography by Mike Healey Opposite: Photography by Michael Hunter
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“I bring a fresh take to the world of speculative builds. I don’t design the same home over and over; I pride myself on customizing.”
hen Pierce Jordan saw a need for quality, designdriven speculative housing in the East Dallas area, he jumped on the opportunity to pursue a passion and carve himself a niche. That was in 2014, and today, he has become known for his role in fostering an up-and-coming area—now a favorite spot in the city. “My first project was a single-family attached on Melrose Avenue in Vickery Place,” he shares. “I have spent all my time since focusing on this area of the city, as a massive demand for new construction has continued to be relevant.” The love for this neighborhood stems from its proximity to shops, restaurants and bars. Still, Jordan feels he and his team at Pierce Jordan Development have now had their moment there. “I am excited for the opportunity to move west of 75 and close to South Highland Park, where one can still find walkability, but also a quiet, quaint little neighborhood or two.” While his work up until now has been
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PIERCE JORDAN, OWNER pjordandevelopment.com 469.343.5175 pierce_jordan modern and defined by efficiency, this fresh endeavor may offer a chance to mix things up. “I love to use real stone, wood and earthy elements to keep a home from feeling cold and sterile, and I could see this becoming more of a signature,” he says. “My upcoming projects will definitely be more traditional than the past.”
Name influences and inspirations that inform your work. I love anything design, fashion and art, and have had the privilege to travel to many places in the world, gathering design ideas from some amazing cities. Instagram also does wonders to get inspiration going. How do you include the client in your creative process? Since I build spec homes, I’m able to explore freely, but at the end of the day, I am building for a buyer. I have to balance between appealing to many and creating something unique. What type of project would you love to take on? My ultimate goal is to create a neighborhood of 10 to 12 homes within Central Dallas. Land is hard to find, but that doesn’t keep me from looking.
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Top: A custom steel pivot door creates a showstopping entrance into this welcoming foyer. Above, left: Tucked away in the Knox District, this single-family attached home has impressive curb appeal. Above, right: Black ebony wood cabinetry enhances the Lilac Surac marble chosen for this Knox District home. Opposite, left: A custom-designed door, copper awning, shutters and gas lantern provide subtle elements to transform this home. Opposite, right: Rounded countertops on the island offer a unique take in this kitchen. Top, Above, right & Opposite, left: Photography by Garrett Mullin Above, left & Opposite, right: Photography by Shoot2Sell
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Architecture: Tricy Magadini, Bruce Bernbaum and Scott Taylor, Bernbaum/Magadini Architects Interior Design: Denise McGaha, Denise McGaha Interiors Home Builder: David Lewis, David Lewis Builder, Inc.
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Comfort and contemporary style combine in a dream Fort Worth residence.
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he story we’re often told is that anyone can have a dream home with the right design team, budget or can of paint. But for the owners of this Fort Worth residence, it came after a lifetime of building, buying and decorating—and learning along the way what qualities they value most. They distilled those lessons into five criteria—comfort, quality, efficiency, easy upkeep and a strong indoor-outdoor connection— which they shared with builder David Lewis, designer Denise McGaha and architects Tricy Magadini and Bruce Bernbaum, whose project manager was Scott Taylor. This time around, the wife also envisioned a more contemporary design, which was a dramatic departure from the couple’s previous Spanish-style home. “We’d never had contemporary,” she recalls, “and I said to my husband, ‘Just let me do this once and see what you think.’ ” To ease the transition from a traditional aesthetic, Magadini used clean-lined architecture she describes as “a soft sort of contemporary,” including hipped roofs and walls of glass and white limestone, all accented with touches of stucco and wood. “The limestone is a classic Texas material,” she explains, “but we did it here in a clean cut that gives it a more contemporary feel.” At the same time, the addition of the wood and all the glass also helps to make the spaces feel approachable and comfortable. Inside the one-story, 4,200-square-foot residence, which opens onto expansive, hardscaped outdoor living areas accessible through tall glass doors, designer McGaha aimed to strike a similar balance. And because the owners had sold every stick of furniture with their previous house, the designer was starting from scratch. “Which was amazing,” McGaha notes, “but it also meant we had to immediately create a feeling for the home.” That overarching feeling, she decided, would be one of phenomenal openness, with rich textures and neutral colors imparting a sense of warmth. “I didn’t want the cold look you can get sometimes with this style of house,” the client says. “I call this contemporary, but it’s still very comfortable.” To balance the family room’s white walls, McGaha added white-oak floors, leather panels that conceal hidden shelving on the fireplace wall,
and furnishings in durable, organic materials— from velvets and wools to natural stones and French oak. “My client was a little nervous about white walls so I assured her we would provide other layers for warmth,” the designer explains. In the adjacent kitchen, the tactile qualities of a leathered-stone island top, Taj Mahal quartzite backsplash and countertops, and dark wood cabinetry help balance the space’s sleek lines. With the interiors relatively spare, each furniture piece needed to have huge import. “The homeowner believes in furniture as art and really wanted pieces she’d never seen anywhere else,” McGaha says. A sculptural, gold-leaf dining table fit that bill, as did the glam, gold-footed chairs surrounding it. But the design detail the owner coveted most was the high-tech, ultra-luxe custom cabinetry by German maker Eggersmann, which conceals kitchen storage space and appliances behind touchto-open panels in textured wood and mirrored glass. “I love the streamlined look and the way they’re just superb in their operation,” the wife explains. While these details are striking in their simplicity, others are simply striking, including the powder bathroom’s Japanese rice-paper wallcovering, which is hand-painted with abstract fuchsia flowers appearing to drip down the walls. “Purple was the color of the day, and I was tasked with introducing it in a chic, fun and sophisticated way,” notes McGaha, who leaned into the challenge, commissioning customcolored sconces to perfectly match the design. “It’s a small element some people won’t notice, but it was super important we got it right,” the designer adds. “That we did this project from the ground up in nine months and were still able to execute special things like this speaks to the wonderful artisans we employed.” Magadini agrees. “The builder appreciates details and how they are drawn a certain way because the architect has a vision in mind,” she explains, adding: “It’s not just about building the house, it’s building this whole idea of what the house wants to be.” And in this case, the residence got its wish. “It actually ended up being my dream home,” the homeowner says, “after all these years.”
The Urban Electric Co.’s Yves Hang light in the dining area illuminates Philip Nimmo’s Forma table—featuring a matte-black, hand-hammered iron base with a gold-leaf interior—and Natasha Baradaran Little Black Dress chairs from Jean de Merry upholstered in a jacquard-weave by Schumacher. A photograph by Jessica Gilbert hangs on the wall.
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The main family area is lined with Eggersmann cabinetry concealed behind taupe leather panels. A Tufenkian rug defines the seating area comprising a Liaigre sofa and armchair from David Sutherland, Eero Saarinen Womb chair from Design Within Reach and Holly Hunt Studio Laredo cocktail table.
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Right: Eggersmann cabinetry in dark wood and mirrored glass conceals the kitchen’s functional elements. A leathered-stone island top, Taj Mahal quartzite countertops and backsplash and porcelain wall panels with the look of patinated steel add texture. The Urban Electric Co.’s Winston pendant hangs above a faucet sourced through Expressions Home Gallery. Opposite: The owner’s request for a house open to the outside is evident in the lounge area, which features Liaigre Conches armchairs around a Highland House Menil cocktail ottoman. McCollin Bryan Lens tables from Holly Hunt and a Perennials rug from David Sutherland add subtle purple tones.
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Heated limestone floors, radiant-heating units concealed in the ceiling and retractable Phantom Screens make the terrace an extension of the interior. Here, the Great Lakes three-seat sofas, Cubist Cool table, Peninsula C side tables and Perennials rug are all from David Sutherland. NatureScapes designed and installed the home’s landscaping.
Left: Sourced from David Sutherland, Porter Teleo’s Japanese rice-paper wallcovering in Floral Graffiti depicts hand-painted abstract flowers appearing to drip down the powder bathroom walls toward the Bardiglio marble tile flooring. A Graff Phase floor-mounted vessel filler pairs with a honed-marble Kreoo pedestal sink. Opposite: A Phillip Jeffries silk wallcovering and lacquered nightstand from George Cameron Nash in a custom blue topped with a Kathryn McCoy lamp create a soft, feminine vibe in the main bedroom. The palette complements the Century Soho bed’s Kravet velvet upholstery as well as the veining in the adjacent bathroom’s wall tiles.
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Hands On Modern architecture and bespoke details inform a ranch house northwest of Austin. W R I T T E N B Y M I N DY PA N T I E L | P H O T O G R A P H Y BY R YA N N F O R D S T Y L I N G BY A DA M F O R T N E R
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or those traversing the road leading to the main house on this ranch northwest of Austin by day, sightings of eagles and hawks and of livestock dotting the spectacular landscape form just part of the experience. But the approach after sunset with views of the glowing interior lights affords another level of enchantment as visitors catch a glimpse of the dining room—wrapped on two sides with a grid of floor-to-ceiling windows—shining like a beacon in the distance. “There’s a lantern effect for guests coming around the hill from the southeast and arriving for a dinner party,” says architect Christopher Sanders, who worked with project manager Catherine Craig. For interior designer Laura Britt and her team’s part, they lit the space with a sleek, double-tier steel fixture as a complement to the window design. This would be just one of many moments inspiring the owners to describe their life in this home as “magical.” No strangers to the region—the husband grew up going to a nearby lake house—the couple with four grown children purchased the 340 acres in 2014 and took their time determining the precise building locale. The eventual choice of spot near an outcropping of rocks resulted in the main structure being set on the side of a hill near the edge of a rocky slope. “The house captures broad views to the north and beautiful, more intimate views to the south,” says Sanders, whose design included a separate guesthouse situated to create a courtyard where the pool overlooks a valley. Mindful fenestration, most notably including French doors on one side of the living room as well as a hand-cranked kinetic wall on the other, guarantees a close connection to the surrounding vistas and allows the owners to draw prevailing breezes through the space on temperate days. The homeowners’ desire for low-maintenance materials with a sense of place drove the selection of local sandstone and steel roof panels and shingles. “We wanted the house to be indigenous and to blend in,” explains the wife. Such sustainable choices eliminated concerns of needing to paint or
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replace materials deteriorating in the harsh central Texas sun, and thanks to the efforts of builders David Wilkes and Catherine Wilkes the dry-stack stone walls seem to rise right out of the earth. “There’s an art to laying stone so that you don’t see the mortar,” says David, noting they did several mock-ups to achieve the requisite organic feel. “It’s especially difficult to create when workers are accustomed to laying everything straight and level, but we worked with a third-generation mason who knew exactly what to do.” Inside, a strong, pared-down palette of concrete, steel and walnut suits the modern architecture. “The home is informed by the land and the earthy palette grew out of the colors of the stone and textural elements, like the lichen on the rocks,” says Britt. In the main living space, for example, the brown leather sofa mimics a tone in the drystack fireplace wall, as does the quartet of leatherwrapped drum light fixtures illuminating the exposed metal ceiling trusses. “Leather is a major player,” she adds. “The stitching detail on the back of the dining room chairs inspired the fixtures.” There’s also a balance between smooth and textural moments, which is evident in the juxtaposition of the rough stone and polishedconcrete floors in the main living areas, and in the main bedroom’s wood and steel on the bed frame contrasting with the assemblage of baskets on the wall. “There’s a large volume of space over the bed and placing a big painting there felt so expected,” explains Britt. “We wanted something more organic.” That sense of quality and authenticity was a critical variable, and the home’s clean architectural lines are tempered by warm walnut kitchen cabinets designed to resemble furniture as well as hand-troweled plaster walls. In the main bathroom, a wood rod evoking the elegance of a ballet bar was crafted for hanging hand towels, and in the powder bathroom an exposed plumbing fixture “harkens back to the old days when you would find plumbing along the wall,” describes Britt. “The house is modern but it’s not intended to have a sleek machine feel—instead, it’s more bespoke and crafted and everything feels like it has a hand to it.”
Architect Christopher Sanders collaborated with K|B Architectural Services on the design of the living room’s hand-cranked kinetic wall fabricated by Drophouse Design and David Wilkes Builders. Polished concrete floors throughout are low-maintenance yet elegant.
Britt Design Group and Sanders designed the living room’s leatherwrapped steel drum pendants by Warbach. A Century Roma sofa, Lee Relaxor swivel armchairs in Pindler fabric, Century Sonoma cocktail table and Arteriors Sycamore side table top a Kravet rug. Tony Saladino art from Gallery Shoal Creek hangs above the fireplace. Todd Campbell Studios fabricated the television stand.
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Above: Flitch fabricated the painted millwork and steel cabinets in the bar area. The sink with a polished nickel Brizo faucet is set in Pietra Cardosa sandstone from Architectural Tile & Stone, and the window opening to the pool area was designed by Sanders in collaboration with K|B Architectural Services. Opposite: Britt Design Group and Sanders designed the double-tiered rectangular dining room chandelier manufactured by Warbach. Latigo leather chairs with blackened aluminum frames from Croft House surround a custom table topped with a reclaimed wood slab sourced from the property. The rug is Kravet.
Sanders worked with David Wilkes Builders and expert mason Billy Joe King of BJK Masonry on the stone walls, arriving at an ashlar stack with rubble chinking. The guesthouse features Min lounge chairs from Point. MasterScapes, Inc. completed the landscaping around a pool designed by Sanders with input from Hample Pools & Service, LLC.
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Above: Britt Design Group selected the powder bathroom’s slate gray plaster wall finish by Imago Dei. The counter is fashioned from gray soapstone, and the faucet plated in an antique brass finish combines parts sourced by Sanders. Opposite: African woven baskets from Townsend Provisions and a teak ladder from The Citizenry infuse the main bedroom with a bespoke feel. A Currey & Company lamp sits on a side table built into the metal-and-wood Arden bed from Croft House. Walls feature a custom plaster finish by Imago Dei.
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Melding form and function, an Austin ceramicist brings reassuring simplicity. W R I T T E N BY M O N I Q U E M C I N T O S H P H O T O G R A P H Y BY M AC K E N Z I E S M I T H K E L L E Y
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orking at the pottery wheel in her Austin studio, ceramicist Megan Leihgeber has thought a lot in recent months about what it means to be “together.” Friends helped build her workshop—washed in farmhouse white and stacked to the ceiling with her creations—so both the space and the memories behind it have added renewed poignancy to creating dinnerware and home accessories for her studio label, Maya Blu. “There’s something about sitting around a table with your people,” she muses. “I want to be a part of that.” That spirit of camaraderie is what first attracted Leihgeber to pottery. Fresh out of college, she befriended local ceramicists through work at Austin cookware company Kettle and Brine. Learning techniques from them as she honed her craft made clay a collaborative experience from the beginning. “The ceramic community here is incredibly close,” she notes, “always going back and forth to help pour out molds or do workshops.” Since then, Leihgeber has carved out her own distinctive style: minimalist in silhouette, often left unvarnished or covered in a matte glaze, and done in organic shades of cream, terracotta and sage—all the better to appreciate the nuance handmade ceramics provide. “I like to highlight the medium’s raw nature,” she explains, “and not take away from its natural beauty.” With this in mind, Leihgeber focuses on tactility. “I’m figuring out what shape feels good to hold,” she says, “getting that relationship right with the form as well as the glaze texture.” She favors stoneware clay with some grog for its earthy tone and weightiness. And she sketches and measures dimensions for each design, before throwing a few prototypes in order to find the right shape. Perfect symmetry, however, isn’t the goal. For Leihgeber, faint dents and dimples help capture a comfortable ease, which holds true for her newest project: lanterns and pendant lights. For these, she employs slip casting to allow for matching sets, while always handbuilding the foundational form that will become the mold. Preserving her hand in the work has become a way to connect with those who take the ceramics home. “I hope you look at my work and know there was a human and a story behind it,” Leihgeber says.
Ceramicist Megan Leihgeber throws on the wheel in her Austin studio (left), where she also houses things like handmade plaster molds, design books passed down from her mother and works-in-progress waiting to be fired and used as prototypes for more plaster molds (bottom).
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Architecture: Robert Dame, Robert Dame Designs Interior Design: Shannon Crain, Shannon Crain Design Home Builder: D.J. Palmore, David James Custom Builder
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hile the owners of this home in Houston’s West University area considered the locale idyllic for their young family and envisioned settling down there, the couple also wanted a one-of-a-kind residence—something a little different and with a youthful energy. To achieve this, they decided to move forward with a new build, tapping a talented team of design professionals whose fresh ideas could help bring their distinctive family abode to life. “I know from experience that up-and-comers who have made their bones but are still young, hungry and ready to take it to the next level will meet good opportunities with their best stuff,” explains the husband. “I also knew that working with our contemporaries would bring the right energy to the project and keep it fun.” Everything fell into place when the clients first toured a house by builder D.J. Palmore. “I liked his warm and inviting style,” recalls the wife, “and we knew he would hold our hands throughout the process.” As a boutique builder, Palmore prides himself on having a unique approach. “I’m heavily involved in the design and I’m another set of creative eyes on a project,” he notes. With an outline of ideas for a flexible interior that could grow with the family, Palmore asked residential designer Robert Dame to develop a contemporary gabled design with the goal of saving as many existing trees as possible. And to help with the interiors, Palmore and the owners turned to designer Shannon Crain. From their first project meeting, Palmore and Crain just clicked. “She has a feminine vibe and I’m more masculine, so we knew we’d play well off each other,” explains Palmore. For Crain, their close collaboration was refreshing. “D.J. and I haven’t branded ourselves, and we were genuinely curious as to what the other had to say,” she adds. To balance their masculine and feminine aesthetics, as well as those of the owners, the design duo defined their roles with Palmore focusing on architectural elements and natural features like wood and marble, and Crain
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concentrating her attention on furnishings that would instill color, allure and texture. They also looked to personal favorites such as Bobby McAlpine, Barbara Barry and Suzanne Kasler for inspiration. “I like mixing modern forms with rustic finishes like hand-troweled stucco as well as juxtaposing old and new,” Palmore notes. “While this house isn’t trendy, it has so many cool aspects,” he continues, pointing to a full-radius brick archway designed to create a cozy seating area. The arch wasn’t included in the original plans, and that is precisely the kind of spontaneity that made this project sing. From the beginning, the team knew the interiors would be dynamic. “She wanted soft, delicate and polished,” recalls Crain, who responded to that directive with curved lines used to dramatic effect, bringing in pieces like the breakfast area’s klismos chairs. Crain also chose a palette of dusty blues, rose and purples—all of which are especially flattering on the wife. The family room, at the heart of the home, melds the entire palette, with Crain carrying select colors in varying tones throughout the rest of the residence and adding bold artworks to define each space. “I wanted abstracts that could hold their own,” she says. Above the striking family room fireplace, an equally strong painting by Sydney Yeager proved just the answer. For the dining room, showcasing a subdued iteration of the palette, Crain commissioned a work by Logan Ledford. And, for the husband’s office, coated in a steely gray paint, she found a Randal Ford animal portrait of a black wolf. “The husband liked its intensity,” Crain notes. Upstairs, the couple’s bedroom is awash in pale blues. “It all simply came together—soft and feminine but not girly,” describes the wife. “When you design a custom home, it fits like a glove,” explains the husband, noting the glazed rear façade and wooded view remind him of primordial Sherwood Forest. “It lives like a mansion with lots of separate areas, but it’s an urban home on a quarter-acre lot.” Builder and designer are equally pleased with the result. “The owners wanted something different and pushed us,” says Palmore. To that, Crain adds, “We brought a fresh perspective and just wanted them to love their house.”
Ostrich vinyl from Pindler for the seat cushion and a Rebecca Atwood wallpaper from James join artwork from Natural Curiosities in creating a soothing mudroom.
The couple wanted a unique residence— something a little different and with a youthful energy.
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A brick archway defines a seating area, where draperies from The Shade Store frame a Circa Lighting chandelier above Lee chairs and an Arteriors coffee table. Wood floors from Custom Floors Unlimited and Sherwin-Williams Worldly Gray, cut to an even more subtle shade, fill the primary living spaces.
Filling the cozy family room are a Highland House sofa, Hickory Chair armchair with Schumacher upholstery, a tufted bench from Oly and a round Bernhardt table from Ladco Design Center, all atop a floor covering from Madison Lily Rugs. The lamp is Visual Comfort & Co.
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Left: The kitchen island is the family hub with Lawson-Fenning barstools and pendants from Circa Lighting. Espitia’s Cabinet Door Makers fabricated the cabinet doors, which interplay with marble countertops from Omni Surfaces and backsplash tile from Ann Sacks. Opposite: In the breakfast area, a plaster-finish table with a reeded edge and Noir klismos chairs infuse a mix of textures and feminine lines.
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Above: Ann Sacks tile flooring, a Circa Lighting sconce and a tub and faucets from Acero Bella form a luxurious and monochromatic main bathroom. Opposite: The main bedroom’s custom bed is covered in Schumacher velvet and topped with linens from Kuhl-Linscomb and a Holland & Sherry duvet and pillow print. Above are a mirror from Bliss Home and an Arteriors chandelier; below is a rug from The Barbara Barry Collection. The draperies are Rogers & Goffigon.
LIGHT ALL YOUR SENSES A new era of lighting needs a new kind of showroom: PRODUCT SHOWCASE, DESIGN STUDIO, IDEA INCUBATOR.
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4645 Greenville Ave
2525 E. State Hwy 121
4205 Pinemont Dr
7532 Burnet Ave
For a totally immersive lighting experience, come to our Dallas location on Greenville Ave.
Windows & Doors
Pella is rated #1 by Dallas/Fort Worth homeowners as the most trusted window brand.1 Your Pella® Dallas team is ready to show you the right window or door for your home and budget. We offer wood, fiberglass or vinyl, let our Dallas team find the right product that fits your vision and help support the completion of your project. Your home is your sanctuary − let us help you keep it safe and comfortable. Call or visit us today for your free in-home consultation and learn more.
Pella Window & Door Showroom 1713 Preston Road, Suite E, Plano, TX 833-205-8973 | PELLADALLAS.COM National Brand - Locally Owned & Operated 1
Based on a 2020 survey of leading window brands among homeowners. 2See www.pella.com/warranty for warranty details including limitations. 3Offer excludes Encompass by Pella® and Pella® lnsynctive® technology products and storm doors. Valid only for replacement customers who purchase Pella® products and have them installed through their local Pella Window and Door Showroom. The 50% off applies only to the cost of installation. Discount does not apply to the cost of product and trim. The savings described in this offer is based on each participating distributor’s standard retail pricing methodology reduced to reflect the promotional offer. There are often adjustments in consumer cost and other factors that may not apply to this offer. Only valid on select Pella® products and installation methods. Not valid with any other offer or promotion. Repairs to existing products including parts such as sash and panel replacements excluded. Prior sales excluded. Other restrictions may apply. See store for details. Offer expires 05/01/2021. 4Subject to qualifying credit approval. Interest accrues during the promotional period but all interest is waived if the purchase amount is paid before the expiration of the promotional period. Financing for GreenSky® consumer credit programs is provided by federally insured, federal and state chartered financial institutions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex or familial status. 5Certain Restrictions Apply. See store for details.
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Photography: Aaron Leitz Architect: Krannitz Kent Architects Interior Design: Barbara Leland Interior Design
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LUXURY STEEL DOORS AND WINDOWS GALVANIZED - THERMALLY BROKEN 214.799.0543 WWW.ACERODFW.COM
“Whether you are in the market for wood floors, carpet or tile, Trinity can fulfill any of your flooring or tilework needs. We take pride in all of our work and want you to take pride in your new eye-catching showers, backsplashes, floors and more.”
VISIT US AT OUR NEW LOCATION
3130 Commonwealth Drive | Dallas, Texas 214.943.1157 | trinityfloors.com
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UN I QUE M ODER N DESIGNS
WHY SETTLE FOR ORDINARY?
beauty... security... efficiency
WE OFFER: Exclusively Landscape Lighting | High-Performance Lighting | Design, Installation & Maintenance on Our Installations Installations That Blend With the Landscape in the Daylight and Create Magic at Night
WE ARE: Pioneers in Creating Moonlight Effects With LED | Totally “Green” | Environmentally Friendly Years Ahead of Our Competition in Using LED
MOONLIGHT EVERY-NIGHT Dallas: 214.421.2066
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Visit us online at UniqueLightingofTexas.com or LLTX.com
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Now more than ever, we are exceptionally grateful to our clients for trusting us to help them make informed decisions about their next place to call home. How can we help you make your next move? BECKY FREY
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