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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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AS TOLD TO Designer Mark D. Sikes shares the plans for his long-envisioned estate, Orange Hill Farm.
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I N T E R I O R I N S P I R AT I O N Step inside three charming spaces where a love of florals served as muse.
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I N N O VAT I O N In her quest to revive the craft of Appalachian basketry, artist Amy Krone looks to the land around her.
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N AT U R A L C O N N E C T I O N S The practice of rewilding residential properties is heralding a return to nature.
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M AT E R I A L Four new performance fabric collections that are a perfect addition for outdoor entertaining season.
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TREND Must-have products inspired by “it” girls who are carving their own paths in design, food and fashion.
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SPOTLIGHT An enchanting greenhouse provides a backdrop for discovering Luxe’s wish list of garden folly furnishings.
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Guests are sure to linger at this family compound in Hill Country built with ranch living in mind.
Traditional design takes a back seat in this Houston home furnished with contemporary flair.
No material is off-limits for an Austin artist analyzing the human-nature relationship.
A 1970s Dallas abode proves the ideal backdrop for a sentimental couple with ample heirlooms.
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LETTER EDITOR’S
Garden Delight I’ve been preoccupied with nature lately and the growth cycle of flowers, in particular. The spring assortment of tulip, allium, hyacinth, muscari and anemone bulbs that I dug into beds last November have especially been on my mind. Just take a moment to consider their lifecycle: The knobs are shoved into a box, shipped via FedEx and planted into unfamiliar soil. Shortly thereafter, they grow roots and bide their time through winter. As I write this, it’s early January and rather cold, only reaching about 17 degrees last night. In spring the plants will bloom, having stored up enough energy in their brief and glorious time above ground to then survive another long dormancy (during which they are very much alive, yet in another state of being). I love to think about this cycle in the context of creativity and growth...how change manifests in different stages of energy, inertia and flourishment. Enjoy this beautiful issue!
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Boka Powell designed Auberge Resorts Collection’s new boutique luxury hotel, Bowie House, to blend classic Western vibes with a modern feel. The result channels Fort Worth’s approachable sophistication, cultural vibrancy and equestrian spirit. Weathered limestone
floors, plaster walls and arched openings welcome guests into the wood-vaulted lobby. Walls dazzle with an art collection of more than 400 works by talents including Ashley Collins, Max Zorn, Don Drumm, David Yarrow and Constance Jaeggi. Dotted with hat racks and boot benches, rooms feature white oak floors paired with woven rugs and textured strié wallcoverings; headboards upholstered in woven leather with stitched belt straps; and curved bar cabinets with sliding tambour doors that open to reveal lacquered aubergine interiors. “Bowie House’s uniqueness comes from its evoked sense of place, as well as an emphasis on creating a grounded, home-like yet convivial space for its guests,” says Gaylord Lamey, the hotel’s general manager. aubergeresorts.com/bowiehouse
TALKING SHOP Maggie Orth, cofounder of Rath alongside Eli Rabb and Josh Godwin, describes their collection as a wide range of “antiques and international designs, with a focus on primitive pieces and collectible 20th-century works.” Pairing historical wares with contemporary art in Austin, Rath aims to close the divide between the past and present. galleryrath.com Describe your aesthetic. We incorporate antiques, design elements and contemporary artworks in a fresh and relevant fashion. There’s something to be said for objects in different styles and periods playing off one another in a way that enables each vignette to live on its own. What can patrons expect? Our pieces are the star of the show, so we keep finishes minimal. Limewashed plaster walls and concrete floors with ample natural light create a soft setting. We are also constantly rearranging and incorporating new items, so the showroom feels different every day—there’s always something new to discover. Why Austin? Along with our families being here, there’s a budding design scene. We wanted to bring in a style that’s not hugely represented nor easily sourced in the region.
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Areté Collective has broken ground on Loraloma, a luxury private club and residential community located within Thomas Ranch outside Austin. Loraloma’s collection of turnkey and customizable residences will be designed with nature in mind. Notable features include large doors opening to outdoor terraces, beautiful sight lines with feature art walls or scenic views, entertaining spaces and intimate quiet areas for work and relaxation. “When we first walked the property, we paid particular attention to the natural beauty of Hill Country. This played a significant role in the color schemes we chose and how we incorporated nature,” says Natalie Ellis, senior vice president of interior design at Areté Collective. Loraloma also stands to impress with an array of experiences spanning equestrian, wellness, culinary arts and more. loralomaclub.com
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“VERTIGO OF COLOR: MATISSE, DERAIN, AND THE ORIGINS OF FAUVISM” On view at The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston through May 27, “Vertigo of Color: Matisse, Derain, and the Origins of Fauvism” is a collaboration between the MFAH and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The exhibition presents 65 paintings, drawings and watercolors by Henri Matisse and André Derain on loan from national and international museums and private collections. For the first time in the U.S., this show focuses on the two French artists’ historic collaboration during the summer of 1905. Their resulting works planted the seed for Fauvism in the early 20th century. “The work that they created liberated color from its traditional role, radically changing modernist painting,” says Gary Tinterow, director and Margaret Alkek Williams chair at the MFAH. mfah.org
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Jessica Nelson + Stephanie Lindsey As founders of Etch Design Group, these LUXE Next In Design 99 creatives delve into what’s exciting them. Firm’s mantra: Good design always leaves a lasting impression. Dream product collab: Wallpaper. We love how it can transform any room. On our radar: Although there are a lot of unknowns, and some concerns, we are looking forward to the possibilities of making design more efficient with the help of AI. Every home needs: Greenery and flowers! Motivated by: The design process—taking risks, pushing boundaries and giving life to all different kinds of spaces. etchinteriordesign.com Amanda Lodge With her eponymous firm, this LUXE Next In Design 99 honoree (top) creates bespoke environments that are all about the mix. Studio slogan: Curated interiors. Our aesthetic is clean, timeless and textural. Catching my attention: I’m gravitating toward green hues, natural and darker wood tones, uniquely shaped furniture and textural wallpapers. No home should be without: Good art. Industry icons: April Tomlin and Amber Lewis. I would love to pick their brains about design, retail, parenting and balancing it all. Favorite color: My go-to whites are Benjamin Moore’s White Dove or Swiss Coffee. But I love any chance to use Sherwin-Williams’ Svelte Sage. amandalodgedesign.co Sara Cukerbaum This LUXE Next In Design 99 talent and principal designer of Slic Design shares what shapes her signature style of modern and minimal. Go-to pattern: Stripes—they are tried and true. Color choice: Farrow & Ball’s De Nimes. Exciting me right now: Accessibility in design. The ability to discover obscure artists or craftspeople in a city across the ocean via social media is amazing. Every home needs: A family heirloom. I have several pieces of art from my father’s mother. It brings me so much joy to know that she lived with these works in different spaces and times of her life. Design rule to live by: Don’t overthink every detail. Sometimes beauty is in the haphazard. slic-design.com See our Next In Design 99
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Benjamin Berg worked hand-in-hand with Gail McCleese of Sensitori to design Berg Hospitality Group’s dreamy Annabelle Brasserie in Houston. Inspired by classic French brasseries like Balthazar and Pastis, the duo sourced a collection of antiques from around the world, including vintage lighting, mirrors and even a bronze female sculpture as a focal point. A blend of pink, coral and peppermint hues along with playful French blues bask in the warmth of rich woods and intricate millwork. Flooring, with herringbone and checker marble, exudes old-world European luxury. However, the real showstopper of the space is overhead: a ceiling covered in flowers that will evolve with the seasons, changing throughout the year. “For decades, brasseries have been the meeting points for social gatherings throughout the streets of France and other major urban cities,” Berg says. “They’re places to talk, have fun and share a meal together, and the guests are part of the lively atmosphere. My goal is that Annabelle becomes this type of space in the urban oasis that is Autry Park.” annabellebrasserie.com
OPEN HOUSE Designer duo Kirsten Fitzgibbons and Kelli Ford recently opened the doors to their new showroom, Off the Floor, in the Dallas Design District. The space is filled with everything from custom furniture and one-of-a-kind artworks to vintage finds and finishing accessories—and it’s all available to purchase and take home the same day. “We also offer consignments,” the designers add. “Every designer has a warehouse full of things they want to sell, and we make it easy for them.” The space is organized into rooms, allowing customers to consider how the pieces might work in a home, by themselves or together. You’ll find they all exemplify Fitzgibbons and Ford’s signature style: contemporary and classical elements that create beautiful, elegant and livable spaces. “Our design business has allowed us to understand the importance of comfort and luxury as well as accessibility,” the duo shares. “This knowledge and the growing need for quick availability in today’s world led us to start Off the Floor.” offthefloor.com
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ON A MAGNIFICENT PROPERTY IN OJAI, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNER MARK D. SIKES CONJURES ORANGE HILL FARM, A PARADISE HE HAS LONG ENVISIONED. A S T O L D T O M A R I O LÓ P E Z- C O R D E R O
You feel a strong sense of place when you enter Ojai that’s incredibly alluring. While it’s a historic farming community, it has evolved into a city with a rich history of cultivating the land. I felt immediately at home driving through the laid-back town and rolling countryside, but it wasn’t until my partner and I came across what would eventually become Orange Hill Farm that we really began to dream. Suddenly, our love for the landscape deepened. A weekend place is always something we’ve talked about—a big parcel to build a house and garden. The first time we walked onto the property we went through an unassuming gate, past a few
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sheds dotting the grounds and nothing else of which is its real beauty. But then the property unfolded, sloping up a hill with the most amazing citrus and avocado trees. In that moment, I got this sense of the land. It felt like a canvas. The smell of citrus, the color of the fruit and the plant’s natural beauty is such an inspiration to me, but it’s also very inherent to Ojai. Pixies are the particular citrus we’ll be planting and harvesting. They are an aromatic, petite tangerine that have a sweet, sugary taste. There is so much you can do with them beyond just eating. I’ve been using the fruit in indoor arrangements and
conjuring up my own fragrance, as it’s always been a scent I’m drawn to. I’m looking forward to having a piece of earth to nurture: to walk outside on the weekend, talk to the plants and see something new that has popped up. We’re studying where the sun rises and sets as well as how the light falls across the property at different times of day. Soon, more citrus groves will be planted, and a new phase of life and creative energy will begin to sprout. In a lot of ways, Orange Hill Farm is still a dream, and we don’t have it all figured out. But it’s land that is ripe for something new and exciting. markdsikes.com
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New York-based designer Matthew Kowles brought the essence of Marrakech to Greenwich, Connecticut, crafting a verdant garden room for a client who had recently moved into a classic stone-and-timber house built in 1893 for a Gilded Age heiress. With views of Cos Cob Harbor and the Long Island Sound, the designer knew the neglected second-floor open-air space had the potential to be transformed into a peaceful, restorative retreat. Kowles devised a scheme that would nod to its natural surroundings as well as the homeowner’s far-flung travels, including a recent trip to Morocco (the interior pool gardens of stately riads
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proved especially inspiring). In keeping with the home’s origins, Kowles stripped the room’s original hickory beams to expose the natural graining. He then drenched the room in Moroccan green, laying the floor with glossy hand-chiseled terra-cotta zellige tiles in a watery, bottle green hue and enlisted decorative painter Shelly Denning to adorn the walls and ceiling in a matte lime plaster finish. The contrasting tableau creates a cocoon of rich, tactile layers. “We made the green all-enveloping,” says Kowles, “so we didn’t need many plants to still have a garden feel.” Overhead, Moroccan-inspired rattan pendants add an exotic touch. A chaise that once belonged to the
homeowner’s mother was recovered in Miles Redd’s exuberant Peacock fabric for Schumacher. Kowles worked handin-hand with his client throughout the process, even teaming up to scour antique markets for finishing touches. “We did an extensive antiques dive,” recalls Kowles. “She is an adventurous client and a lot of fun to work with.” Their finds included a romantic bird cage and Tuscan-style fountain that add to the room’s charming ambiance as well as a cafe table that Kowles topped with a marble slab. What’s more, the once-forgotten space is now an all-season retreat thanks to heated floors, bringing the feel of the garden indoors even when it lies dormant beyond the windows. matthewkowles.com
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A master at bringing the allure of the outdoors in, Rachel Lambert “Bunny” Mellon was a renowned philanthropist and horticulturalist who imbued interiors with her love for the garden. A close friend and mentor of Jacqueline Kennedy—for whom she redesigned the White House Rose Garden—Mellon deftly combined gardens, antiques and art to create breathtaking homes that reflected her decorating dictum, “Nothing should be noticed.” “Her sophistication and the way she lived was simple yet very luxurious,” observes Dallas interior designer Cathy Kincaid, a longtime admirer of Mellon’s inimitable style. “She would have a Manet or Rothko painting next to a sawhorse table.” Adding, “everything was collected, edited and well thought out.” Though Mellon had access to the world’s finest art and furniture, her homes were neither fancy nor stuffy. Instead, they were marked by an airy, comfortable and relaxed ease that remains the hallmark of great American style today. When tasked with reimagining a room for Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas, Kincaid drew inspiration from none other than Mellon’s Oak Spring Farm estate in Upperville, Virginia. In a nod to Mellon’s signature time-worn, understated color palette, Kincaid wrapped the walls and ceiling in Lisa Fine’s Persian Garden wallpaper. Window seats and romantic architectural details were added by architect Alex Eskenasy, including Gothic arches accented with plaster appliques by Casci Ornamental Plaster. And in keeping with Mellon’s penchant for painted wood floors, Kincaid called on Mirth Studio to adorn the room’s flooring with a striking geometric motif. Gardening books and topiaries—another Mellon hallmark— dot the refined and restful space that is imbued with a lightness and charm that echoes the understated elegance of Mellon herself. cathy-kincaid.com
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When designer Gretchen Farrell’s clients called upon her to rethink an architecturally-devoid basement room with low ceilings and wall-to-wall carpeting, she looked no further than the property’s beautiful backyard, which was ripe with inspiration thanks to a charming garden and Victorian Gothic greenhouse. “The clients, who are avid gardeners, said to me, ‘Can we do something that is an extension of the garden right outside the door?’” recalls Farrell. The North Salem, New York, designer took cues from the famous garden rooms of Federico Forquet and Renzo Mongiardino for Marella Agnelli, among others. “Their spaces are very lived in and possess an ease while still being thoughtfully designed,” she observes.
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Farrell got to work ripping out the carpeting and laying down a unifying bluestone that can also be found in the garden. To store the homeowners’ collection of vases, vessels, pots and candles, she designed 18-foot-long Shaker-inspired cabinetry on one side of the room, which is accented with printed linen inserts set behind chicken wire (a nod to the clients’ hobby of raising chickens). A medley of pale, neutral colors and textures flow throughout the scheme, while jute rugs and an Elizabeth Dow woven wallpaper add a layer of warmth. Centering the room is a 19th century English antique farm table atop of which potting and gardening often takes place. Nearby is a seating area featuring vintage rattan furniture sporting its original
garden-inspired green hue. Throughout, the homeowners’ collection of framed pressed flowers, garden reference books and inherited garden objects add a dose of horticultural authenticity. A truly multifunctional space, it can morph from gardening workhorse (ferns and geraniums are moved inside come winter) to entertaining central. When evening temperatures make it too chilly to dine alfresco, the space is dressed with candlelight and linens for spontaneous dinner parties. But it is at daybreak when the real magic happens. “Every morning the client sips her coffee overlooking the greenhouse as the sun rises,” reports Farrell. “It’s been the most pleasurable, happy outcome for them, which is the most rewarding experience I can have as a designer.” gretchenfarrell.com
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IN REVIVING A FORGOTTEN CRAFT, ARTIST AMY KRONE’S WORK IN APPALACHIAN BASKETRY BECOMES INTIMATELY ENTWINED WITH THE LANDSCAPE.
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used for centuries—proves ideal for experimentation “because it cuts clean, so you can get really sharp forms.” Construction-wise, Krone sticks to old-fashioned techniques. She sustainably cuts down each white oak by hand from her 124-acre property, only culling from overgrown areas. Then she painstakingly segments and splits the green logs into thin strips, armed only with an ax, knife and maul. Thicker pieces build the basket’s ribbed frame, while thinner ribbons become weavers. From here, the artist plays, sometimes adding ash or maple to flesh out the body or dyeing strips with botanicals grown on her farm. But, for its graceful pliability and honeyed tone, white oak remains the foundation of her practice—alongside the place that nurtures her creativity. “I feel a communion with something greater than myself when I’m in the forest,” shares Krone. “Finding meaning in my art through these woods is a gift the land has given me.” cambiumlostarts.com
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Deep in New York State’s Catskill Mountains, the woods take over, enveloping the senses with the crunch of fallen leaves and the scent of pine sap. For artist Amy Krone, this forest, in many ways, is her studio. Its native white oaks bestowing the raw materials and inspiration for Cambium Lost Arts—her collection of handwoven Appalachian-style baskets. After a decade immersed in corporate graphic design, Krone itched for something tactile and found her calling in the poetry of traditional Appalachian basketry. She was especially intrigued by the generations of artisans who invented forms purposebuilt for what they carried, such as round, shallow structures strong enough to hold potatoes. “This intersection of form and function spoke to me,” says Krone. Her approach interpolates these historic designs “into something more modern but still useful, complementing organic shapes with the geometric.” Think arching crescents and half-moons fused with wood salvaged from nearby streams, or angular vessels with deep bellies. White oak—the same wood Appalachian basket makers
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More than two decades ago, the stewards of Knepp Estate— a Regency-era manor house in West Sussex, England—opted to let their 3,500-acre property return to the overgrown, exultant state that Mother Nature intended. Soon, everything from nightingales to turtle doves reappeared, and flora and fauna thrived. The concept that Knepp helped popularize— known as rewilding—is largely due to pioneering husband and wife conservationists, Sir Charles Burrell and Isabella Tree. Since then, rewilding has grown in popularity across the pond too. The idea refers to “creating a natural environment versus one that is overly manicured and artificial,” says Connecticut-based landscape architect Janice Parker. “It’s achieved by switching to a natural ecosystem that supports the insects, birds and pollinators where you live and the size of your land.” Creating such a lush environment is the first step in letting nature come roaring back and shifting to a more sustainable way of gardening or landscaping.
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There’s also a way to do rewilding even if you prefer to cultivate a formal garden. For example, Parker suggests creating a 10-foot border at the edge of your property and planting panicum seeds and native wildflowers within the designated area. “Just letting the grass grow high and mowing paths through it can be successful”, says Parker, as is evident in her Greenwich, Connecticut, project, above. “But it’s always unpredictable as to what will take, so I never suggest making a huge investment.” Paige Martin, a landscape architect based in Mill Valley, California, integrates pollinator-friendly plant material in projects large and small, weaving them in alongside other companion plantings. “Seasonal planting provides interest throughout the year—not just for humans, but for attracting birds, pollinators and other wildlife,” Martin says. Allowing biodiversity and natural habitats to flourish uninhibited is at the heart of rewilding and doing so, even on a small scale, supports the regeneration of nature.
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After cutting her teeth in restaurant kitchens and working as an editor at glossy food publications, Molly Baz is rocking the food world on her own terms. With a second cookbook, More Is More, under her belt, Baz has no plans of slowing down, releasing kitchenrelated product lines (independently and with big-name retailers) in addition to creating at-home cooking videos and viral recipes coded in millennial slang, like the cult favorite Cae Sal (aka Caesar salad) that her devout following eats right up. @mollybaz
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Tucked away on a happening street in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, Beverly Nguyen’s small but mighty storefront is a shopper’s paradise for special homewares ranging from posh Christofle flatware sets to cast iron skillets and thoughtful textiles. Ever a changing rotation of goods, Beverly’s NYC also plays host to Nguyen’s many parties for the city’s creative set. With over a decade of fashion styling under her belt, Nguyen is dialed in on all that is emerging and cool. @thatgirlbeverly
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Elegant, functional furnishings crafted from the finest materials set the stage for exceptional outdoor living. A true design leader, Lloyd Flanders has defined this level of excellence since 1906. “Our abiding mission is to outfit our customers’ homes with beautiful, durable furniture that elevates their lifestyles,” says Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Bryan Echols. “We want to inspire our customers and give them the freedom of choice, that’s why we offer 20 different frame finishes on our Loom products, so each homeowner can make a unique style statement.” Lloyd Flanders is also known for their signature coil spring system and water-resistant cushions, which deliver maximum comfort and years of use. “As a third-generation, family-owned business, we remain passionately committed to helping each customer create their own personal oasis.”
Designing A Legacy • Where do you find design inspiration? We work closely with our representatives and dealer network to discover the latest trends and design ideas. We also look for new color palettes, materials, textiles and functional design innovations beyond the outdoor sector. • Share something that sets your designs apart. The fact that we embrace the use of color on our frames is just one of many ways that Lloyd Flanders is truly unique. • How is social media playing a role in your success? We’ve partnered with a select group of style influencers to help us tell our story. The way they organically weave our furnishings into their projects is highly inspirational, and they have been quite powerful at relaying our message to the outdoor design community. • Talk about the importance of ecoconsciousness and sustainability. As responsible manufacturers, we’re always looking for new ways to lessen our environmental impact including finding new eco-friendly materials, incorporating best practices in our manufacturing facility and working with partners who do the same. Top Inspired by the rugged beauty of the American West, the Frontier Collection lounge seating and tables offer a unique blend of rustic charm and modern technology. Right Embrace the peak of outdoor comfort with the Summit Collection’s minimal form and sloped-back design for a more comfortable dining experience. Far right With clean lines and comfort-scale seating, Catalina embraces the relaxed attitude of the island that inspired it. Photography Top + Right by David Cannon Photography; Far right by Molly Wood Garden Design
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VERDANT VISTA Between McKinnon and Harris co-founder Will Massie’s memorable family trips to Italy and his longstanding appreciation for the country’s art and craftsmanship, it’s no surprise that the brand’s latest Thirza Collection is a love letter to the Mediterranean destination. Take the Thirza Dining Chairs, where every detail tells a story: The sphere finials nod to the Medici orbs seen throughout Florence, and the frame and apron reference ancient Etruscan bronze thrones and chariots. The customizable knife edge cushions—shown in Artemis Green and Swan White—are midcentury in spirit. mckinnonharris.com
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VERANDA SEASON For 25 years, designer Bunny Williams’ former New York City storefront, Treillage, was a haven for green thumbs. She recently delighted the interiors world with a collection in honor of the beloved brick-and-mortar for Bunny Williams Home. Among the offerings is the rattan Mirabel Side Table, which boasts a star-like inlaid rattan top, sinuous legs and a handsome cross-base design. Perfectly sized for a lamp or beverages, it’s a versatile workhorse for any covered porch. bunnywilliamshome.com
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JARDIN DELIGHT The inspiration behind Sunset West’s Provence Bench can be found in its namesake. Paying homage to the French countryside aesthetic that has long influenced contemporary furniture companies, this perch is an artful study in form and function. At a roomy 6 feet wide, the powder-coated wrought-iron basketweave frame features a hand-applied silver pewter finish. The upholstery is customizable and shown here in Sunbrella’s Fretwork Mist. sunsetwestusa.com, salvatoreoutdoor.com
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WATERING DUTY Mundane gardening chores will soon become more pleasurable with the Incredible Trellis Watering Can. The painted tole accessory begs to be left on display as ornamentation where its cheerful print can be enjoyed. Hailing from the trad-happy online destination, The Well Appointed House—a go-to for preppy décor treasures founded by Connecticutbased Melissa Hawks in 2001—the watering can is also available in a chinoiserie pattern. wellappointedhouse.com
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IN BLOOM Atlanta-based Mainly Baskets Home has long been known for its handcrafted wicker and rattan product offerings. Now, the brand is expanding its penchant for woven furniture and accessories with the launch of an outdoor collection featuring their best sellers, including this Scallop Console. Crafted from a resin-based rattan, the piece is ideal for yearround outdoor living. Inspired by an antique form, the petaled skirt gives way to a flat back making it suitable to stand flush against a wall or sofa. mainlybaskets.com
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GREENHOUSE GLOW Behold the Clara Lanterns by hospitality designer Chiara Caberlon, in collaboration with product designer Marco Forbicioni, for Italian lighting company Contardi. With a bronze lacquered frame and Vienna straw resin-like caning, these modern pieces offer the practicality and portability of outdoor-friendly lights without sacrificing the elegant ethos of pieces consigned to the indoors. Available in three sizes (medium and small, shown) and a white lacquered finish, the lanterns feature a rechargeable battery that lasts up to eight hours. contardi-usa.com
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FIRST PLACE | SECONDARY BATH Jaque Bethke, Principal Designer JAQUE jaque.design | jaquebethke Photography Provisuals Media
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The “Small but Mighty” bath by designer Jaque Bethke of JAQUE in Scottsdale, Arizona, won Best Overall Bath for its original, artistic and highly textured design. Bethke ingeniously transformed the space to fit a tub, separate toilet room and plenty of storage, meeting the client’s need for a bath that accommodates many guests while providing a fun atmosphere. The creative elements included a showstopping tile pattern, a vinyl wallcovering, an inventive suspended light fixture and a backlit mirror.
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There are many different rooms and moments that make up a home. But it is an undeniable truth that the kitchen and bath are at the center of it all. They bring the function every household must have, but they’ve also become the hub of the home in another way: they often serve as a design foundation, setting the tone for everything else. Each year, the National Kitchen & Bath Association celebrates the very best of these all-important spaces in its Kitchen & Bath Design Competition. Keep reading to explore the iconic concepts that are taking their place in NKBA history in 2024. nkba.org/design-competition
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FIRST PLACE | LARGE KITCHEN Bahar Zaeem, Partner Shima Radfar, Principal Designer RZ Interiors r-zinteriors.com | rzinteriors_ Photography Ryan Fung of Ryan Fung Photography
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The “Ultra Modern Kitchen” by co-designers Bahar Zaeem and Shima Radfar of RZ Interiors, based in Toronto, Ontario, was designed to be minimalist and sleek while meeting the client’s storage needs and addressing the room’s asymmetry. Full-height, graphite-toned cabinetry, juxtaposed with oak base cabinets, keep surfaces uncluttered, and the cleverly positioned island and breakfast table result in an architecturally complex yet balanced space. This kitchen is lush, polished and harmonious.
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Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc. Cabin John, Maryland anthonywilder.com anthonywilderdesignbuild Photography John Cole Photography
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Interiors for Modern Living Palo Alto, California interiorsformodernliving.com interiorsformodernliving Photography Eric Zepeda Studio
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Gina D’Amore Bauerle Partner and Interior Designer
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NKBA’s 2025 Kitchen & Bath Design Competition is scheduled to open in May. All entries are welcome, including non-member submissions. Cash prizes totaling $100,000 will be given out to award winners, with Best Overall Kitchen and Best Overall Bath each taking home $20,000. For more information and to enter, please go to nkba.org/design-competition.
Every year, I am more and more impressed by the winning projects that our panel of distinguished judges choose. This year, I am extremely impressed by the creativity and innovation of our Design Award winners, and the fact that they represent a wide variety of regions in North America.” - BILL DARCY NKBA | KBIS GLOBAL PRESIDENT & CEO
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Tabarka Studio’s Palio 2 tiles provided the jumping off point for this whimsical North Carolina pool house by MA Allen Interiors and Carter Skinner Residential Design. Eschewing upper cabinets for pattern-forward wall treatments, the space gains task lighting from wicker Arteriors sconces.
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The open concept kitchen-living room is linked by complimentary wallpapers: Faye Bell’s Atoll (above) and Nobilis’ Ipanema (right). TileBar’s Terrazzo Italy Sacra Grigio carries through to the bathroom (below), where a mirror from Cooper Classics hangs above a double tap Kohler bucket sink.
SUNNY SIDE This Chapel Hill, North Carolina, retreat designed by MA Allen with senior designer Margaret Richards balances poolside practicality with spunky, tropical-nodding style. Below, Allen dishes on the details that bring the look to life. maalleninteriors.com Happy Hour: Beneath the pass-through counter to the pool is a beverage center with Marvel drawer refrigerators, a True Residential ice machine and glassware storage. On the opposite wall, we hung custom scalloped shelves to display the client’s collection of tiki barware. This feature wall has incited her to keep collecting!
Destination Design: We wanted this pool house to highlight what the homeowners love—which is a colorful, preppy Palm Beach look. This scheme wouldn’t necessarily work for a main house in North Carolina, but it was a lot of fun to create a Floridian escape in the backyard. Now, they have a place that expresses their chosen design style. How great is that?
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Tough Stuff: Flooring throughout is a very cool precast terrazzo tile that is easy to clean and slip-resistant for wet feet. All of the fabrics we used are indoor-outdoor and the counters are White Zen quartz from Cosmos Granite & Marble—a win for these clients who enjoy squeezing fresh juice for cocktails. Entertaining is much more relaxing in a bulletproof space.
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Want the look of hardwood without the maintenance? TimberTech’s polymer decking options, like this Oyster stain from the Porch Collection, can withstand the elements while remaining timeless. timbertech.com
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Fans of clé will rejoice at the news of their first-ever outdoor tile collection, OUTERclé. Launching with an array of materials and styles, including Origami in Basil, a pleated cement tile, and the Paritzioni Breeze Block Tile in terra cotta (right) by Fornace Brioni and Cristina Celestino. Such varied options will add a dose of high-style to exterior spaces everywhere. cletile.com
A fixture pretty enough for the indoors, Serena & Lily’s Watermill Outdoor Chandelier features a rattan shade and white powder-coated frame. serenaandlily.com
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Dornbracht’s line of MEM faucet handles in collaboration with Nature Squared boasts natural materials like pearl shell (shown), agate and eggshell hand-laid into sleek metal finishes. dornbracht.com
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For a resort-ready feel, Tuuci’s newest silhouette, the Cupola, is designed to allow a continual breeze beneath its canopy and is available in custom colors and finishes. tuuci.com
Stretch out on the Gio Outdoor Laf Chaise from NYC-based design firm Carrier & Company, a standout from their inagural outdoor furniture collection with Century Furniture. centuryfurniture.com
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Cosentino has partnered with designer Claudia Afshar to debut Ukiyo, a new Dekton collection. Featuring two distinct fluted tile designs in fi ve colors (shown here is GV2 in Umber), the linear texture brings depth and warmth to its wide use of indoor and outdoor applications. cosentino.com
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In the rolling hills of New York’s Hudson Valley, a Manhattan-based family found the acreage they needed to build a multigenerational holiday estate. In order to comfortably host their grown children and grandchildren—along with their many-numbered friends seeking solace from the city—the clients tasked interior designer Hilary Matt and architect Carol Kurth with creating a bespoke pool house with plenty of room to play. While the resulting modern barn-style dwelling boasts such fun spaces as a bunk room and rock-climbing wall, the joyful bathroom suite manages to
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steal the show. With direct access from both the pool and the interior, and separate chambers that can be closed off during times of high traffic, it offers a master class in how to cater to a crowd. Luxe chatted with Matt and Kurth to glean the spatial considerations, material makeup and design details that render it pool house perfection. hilarymatt.com; carolkurtharchitects.com At an Upstate New York pool house designed by Hilary Matt and architect Carol Kurth, Thermador horizontal wood siding nods to indigenous barns found on the property in a contemporary manner. The architectural cubist lighting fixtures are Simes.
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The vanity features a countertop with a seamless trough sink composed of Trueform concrete that was designed to be “big enough to bathe a baby,” notes architect Carol Kurth. Matte black Watermark fixtures lend a high-contrast pop. The wall and floor tiles are from TileBar and Studium, respectively.
Which design details were the most impactful? HM: We found the wallpaper—Swimmers from Walls Need Love—early in the process and knew it was the perfect starting point for the rest of the design.
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The bathtub walls are covered in a bright, aqua-colored glazed ceramic tile and the flooring is a modern, oversized take on traditional penny tile. The rope sconces from Cuff Studio were the final element to bring in texture and summertime style. CK: Having the vanity “float” in the space was an important aspect of the design, too; it’s almost a literal interpretation of floating in a pool. I always like a focal point when entering a doorway, so we designed a towel storage niche in the entry as a three-dimensional element to draw the eye that is also highly useful. What’s the report? CK: This bath is as much fun for adults as it is for kids. You can’t help but feel uplifted when you’re in there. HM: The pop of color from the wallpaper is such a fun surprise for visitors. As for the grandchildren, they now refuse to bathe anywhere else on the property!
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Functionally speaking, what were the goals? CK: Programmatically, we wanted to achieve a plan for separation of access zones, thus this “wet feet-dry feet” layout of two separate rooms was conceived. From the pool deck, one can directly access the playful trough sink area, which is then sectioned off from the tub, shower and toilet area. The bathroom can also be accessed from the interior of the pool house for overnight guests and those already inside. HM: We went with some really practical fixture decisions, like a full bathtub instead of a shower. All age ranges will use this space, so that was a necessity. Also, a double vanity that allows multiple users was the best choice.
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Upward Trajectory Asked to share her biggest goals for Creative Blinds, Mandel says, “I want it to be one of the top 10 places to work in Houston in the next three years. I know that our people are our greatest assets, and I want to continue to pour into them both internally and externally. Our reputation for strong customer service has established us as a leading retailer of window treatments in this area, and I do not plan to slow down.”
Core Concepts In business for nearly 50 years and well-loved in the Houston area, Creative Blinds has found and maintained immense success. According to Mandel, this is due to a few key tenets. • There is no end to how much we care about our clients and their projects. • We have mastered the art of details. • Problem-solving—with integrity and full resolution as the only goal—is a given.
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From the very start, Creative Blinds was established on a people-first mentality, and this has pushed its teams to success in the Houston area for nearly 50 years. Steve Palmer, who founded the business in 1976, is still running it today alongside his family. As his right-hand woman and daughter, Erika Mandel is on a mission to elevate everyday living through innovative window treatments. Her goal is to be a resource that clients can lean on forever, while helping her team thrive in their own careers. “After investing some of my career in my own boutique sales consulting firm, I realized how much I enjoy helping clients find solutions to their pressing needs,” Mandel says. That still rings true today, as she leads the charge in making clients feel more at home in their spaces, not just in Houston, but from coast to coast. “When I wake up in the morning to a five-star review that mentions our people—our greatest assets—it’s the highlight of my day, and I know we’re making a difference.”
Far left Pirouette shades offer automation and dynamic style in this stunning home with large windows. Top right The Creative Blinds team outfitted this exquisite residence in Houston, Texas, with CB Studio drapery and Schumacher trim for a truly elegant look. Bottom right Every living space is elevated in this high-rise condominium, thanks to a layered look of CB Studio drapery and Hunter Douglas roller shades. Photography Roys Digital Media
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For a lucky few, the passion pursuit of a lifetime falls into place in a way that feels almost fated. This is precisely what Pamela Cortes now thinks about her path to becoming Vice President of Echo Workshop, a technology design firm bringing creatively integrated tech into luxury homes since 1999. “I had no idea that my life would take this turn,” she says. “My husband, Luis Cortes, asked for some help with work one day, and the next thing I knew, I had a desk, had joined ASID and was networking with designers. The 14 years since have flown by—and you know what they say about time flying when you’re having fun.” In the midst of helping countless clients and design pros to perfect the “smarter” aspects of home design, Cortes has spent this past decade-plus amassing a string of accolades. Most recently, she was named the 2023-2024 ASID Texas Gulf Coast Chapter’s first exclusive Industry Partner President.
Maternal Motivator “My mom, Sandy Forster, is my ultimate mentor and inspiration,” Cortes shares. “She is a smart, strong woman who taught me that if I wanted something, I had to work for it. She has participated in political and environmental organizations to improve her community and those in international countries. She believes that everyone should work hard, be treated equally and support those who need a helping hand.”
Purpose Driven Upon being asked what career she would have pursued if she weren’t in this profession, Cortes points to her one true calling: helping others. “I have always dreamed of opening a school to provide children with the foundation of support, love, encouragement and belief that they can do anything. It’s possible I would also return to my former position as Customer Service Manager for Continental (now United) Airlines. I had a fulfilling 20-year career speaking with people from all over the world. I once helped a Marine make it home for the birth of his child, and he later sent me a photo of him holding his son.”
Top With features to display artwork when not in use, this television exemplifies the Echo Workshop mantra: technology should be integrated beautifully. Bottom Color-changing LED lighting gives the user control to set any ambience—for entertaining, relaxing or highlighting favorite objects. Photography Top by Patrick Bertolino; Bottom Courtesy of Echo Workshop; Headshot by Kelly Buckner
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Combining luxury and livability is the perfect recipe for creating outstanding environments. As the Owner and Principal Designer at Eklektik Interiors, Kathy Anderson understands that ideal quite well. “Although beauty is extremely important, function supersedes everything,” she says. “At Eklektik, we’re all about the client’s satisfaction. That approach is what allows us to exceed their wants and needs, while staying in budget and on schedule.” Since founding her award-winning firm in 1997, Anderson has also made it her mission to pay it forward. “In my life and career I’ve been extremely blessed, so I want to honor those who’ve helped me succeed by giving back,” she shares. “That’s why it has become my personal goal to assist and mentor young designers so that they can achieve their very best. My hope is that by growing Eklektik both in character and in design, I’ll leave a lasting legacy.”
GREAT DESIGN IS ALL ABOUT EXCEPTIONAL LIVING, WHICH IS OUR ULTIMATE GOAL AT EKLEKTIK INTERIORS.”
Influential Insights • Have you always wanted a career in design? Growing up on a dairy farm in East Texas, I had no idea that design was a career path. While I was studying drama at BYU, my roommate and I took an interior design class to fulfill a humanities requirement and I fell in love. That lucky chance introduced me to my greatest passion. • What motivates and energizes you? I know designers who cookie-cutter their projects. And, although I’m sure that is a successful business model for some, it goes against the grain of who and what I am. What motivates and energizes me is working closely with my staff and my clients to find unique solutions to design challenges and create beautiful, functional, inspirational homes and spaces. Clients who are happy and successful in their homes feed my soul. • If you weren’t doing this, you’d be … ? No doubt, I would be a ROCK STAR! Top Eklektik transformed this bedroom into a serene sanctuary with an elegant headboard, sumptuous bedding and a calming color palette. Bottom High-end fixtures, spa-inspired accessories and a soothing color scheme promote relaxation in this opulent and enticing bath. Photography Michael Hunter; Headshot by Stephania Campos
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Growth On The Schedule While Pearson’s clients already revere her work, the designer notes that she always keeps an eye out for opportunities to grow. Two such chances have recently presented themselves in the form of projects. She elaborates: “I’m currently involved in an Aspen residence with fantastic architects and a wonderful builder. They are truly such professionals with so much expertise. I have been upping my design game to match the level of what they’ve created architecturally. Additionally, I’m working on Emeril Lagasse’s fifth concept restaurant, 34 Restaurant & Bar, opening late spring 2024. The clients are important to me personally, and I want it to be over-the-top fabulous.”
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While many designers have an aesthetic or two that speaks to them on a personal level, most agree that great work is defined by the client. Laurie Pearson is one such individual—she takes customization to heart. “I never want someone to walk into a home and say, ‘Oh, L. Pearson Design must have done this,’” she says. “Every client’s home should be unique and curated to their family’s lifestyles and dreams.” That said, she does admit to an affinity for mixing patterns, textures and prints, as well as juxtaposing antiques with modern pieces. The latter is a penchant she credits to an upbringing in the South, where her family all had beautiful homes full of curated antiquities. It wasn’t until she moved to Houston, though, that her self-proclaimed, “lifelong intuitive talent for design” was realized in the form of founding her firm. “My grandmother used to say, ‘Isn’t it great that you get to do what you love and make a living?’ and I couldn’t agree more!”
Iconic Inspo Most creative people have a contemporary they consider to be an icon and inspiration. For Pearson, that person is Holly Hunt. “She transformed the concept of a design showroom and has focused on using impeccable materials, proportion and craft above all else,” Pearson enthuses. “Her pursuit of precision and sophistication redefined American luxury interiors and elevated standards across the industry.”
Top Color and pattern combine to bring a cozy sophistication to this living space. Far left An eye-catching wallpaper is complemented by carefully chosen furnishings. Center Dinner parties have never been so elegant ... this space is rich with color and warmth. Left Deeply toned neutrals with pops of color create a bedroom that manages to be moody and light at once. Photography Julie Soefer; Headshot by Gittings
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Architects look to ranch life when updating this Hill Country property with a new house and entertaining pavilion. W R I T T E N BY M A I L E P I N G E L | P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C H A S E DA N I E L
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Architecture and Interior Design: Ada Corral and Camille Urban Jobe, Jobe Corral Architects Home Builder: Stacie Rychlik and Shawn Brown, Crowell Builders, LLC Landscape Architecture: David Mahler, Environmental Survey, Inc.
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e’re both originally from Texas and have always considered Hill Country such a beautiful part of the state,” homeowner John David Rainey says. The family compound he created with his wife, Kelly, is a testament to their love of the region. While John David’s career has taken the couple everywhere from the Midwest to the West Coast and to the South, they wanted to keep some local roots. And so, several years ago, they purchased this getaway as a turnkey ranch with a historic home and two small, separate dwellings. “It was great, initially, because we could show up and it had everything we needed; however, we decided it was time to make it our own and be able to host our family more comfortably,” Kelly explains. To consider how they might tie the existing buildings into a more functional compound, the couple called on architects Ada Corral and Camille Urban Jobe. Conversations began around creating a large, communal space on the site of a dilapidated barn. It would comprise only a kitchen along with living and dining areas, leaving the sleeping quarters to the original house and guest cottages. But as the clients contemplated their options, that plan soon grew to include a complete home and entertaining pavilion for what will one day become their full-time residence. “We wanted a design that felt like it belonged on a ranch,” says Jobe, explaining that she and Corral found inspiration in the industriousness of ranchers. “Their straightforward way of building and living resulted in structures that are unapologetic in their character.” The home— which was constructed by builder Stacie Rychlik alongside coprincipal Shawn Brown and project manager Mike Nagy—runs on solar power. It also features a vaulted central axis and glassy cross gables with pivot doors and deep overhangs. “Our goal was to make the entire home beautiful and modern with fine craftsmanship but keep a casual nature that reveals the steel skeleton wrapped in white oak,” Jobe continues, noting the assistance of project manager Kevin Sidora. “The interior architectural palette’s white oak, hand-troweled plaster, exposed steel and concrete balance each other out, enforcing that
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ranch-like roughness paired with the comforting warmth of hand finishes,” Corral explains. To furnish the home, the architects and their interior design project manager, Anna Manahan, prioritized custom pieces “crafted with intention, just like the house,” Corral says. The living area features central ottomans with an integrated wood table, “bringing nature and symmetry into the space,” Jobe notes. In the dining area, made more intimate by an overhead trellis, are steel-framed consoles that echo the dwelling’s structure. “The furniture brings it all together,” Kelly muses. “It was a treat to have our design team curate ideas and not overwhelm us with too many choices.” The architects also introduced the Raineys to art advisor Alicia Emr, who helped them develop their collection, and specialists from Studio Lumina to light the residence and further enhance the artworks. This design narrative gracefully extends toward the heart of the home: the great room. At one end are the kitchen and den, with a wine cellar below. Off the kitchen springs a home office, designed as a bridge over a dry creek, that leads to the couple’s suite. Here, a cozy seating area joins the bedroom, where retractable glass walls open to a private courtyard. “This corner of the house has some of the best views,” adds Corral, noting that the roof ’s perforated gable can be configured in different ways to control natural light. At the opposite end of the great room are the game lounge and sleeping loft. However, outside is truly where family time happens. The pavilion serves as an expansive outdoor gathering space with lounging and dining areas, a kitchen, fireplace and television—an ideal setting for making pizzas and watching football. All of this overlooks the pool, which was designed to look more like a swimming hole. “It’s a big exhale when we drive through the front gate,” John David describes. The landscape, designed by David Mahler and project manager Sam Lutfy to be native and naturalistic, exudes an extraordinary serenity that permeates the residence. “This project is so specific to its place that you couldn’t have put it on any other site,” Corral explains. So alluring is the home that the architects even gave it a name, the Tarry House, playing on the word’s meaning: to linger. “It’s appropriate,” Kelly says. “That’s exactly what you want to do here.”
Environmental Survey, Inc. used oversize natural limestone installed by Rustic Boulder Designs to establish the look of a swimming hole. Just beyond the Cane-line chairs from Anthony’s Patio is an original cistern, which stores well water as a backup for the property’s rainwater system.
The great room’s Cirio Circular pendant from Santa & Cole illuminates a sofa from De Padova, Poltrona Frau armchairs from Scott + Cooner and a coffee table from Domi Goods. Above the fireplace is an installation by J Prichard Design.
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Poltrona Frau chairs surround the custom live-edge pecan slab dining room table by Jobe Fabrications, all below a Kevin Reilly Collection chandelier from Holly Hunt. A Libbie Masterson lightbox work joins a recycled metal-and-concrete sculpture by Vibha Galhotra, who also created the large round commissioned piece.
“ Our goal was to make the entire home beautiful and modern with fine craftsmanship but keep a casual nature.” –CAMILLE URBAN JOBE
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Above: A custom oversize pivot awning window by MHB through Fenestra Concepts connects the kitchen and outdoor living spaces. Cabinetry fabricated by Henrybuilt is topped with granite counters from Architectural Tile & Stone. Allied Maker pendants suspend above a faucet from Alexander Marchant. Opposite: The pavilion’s living space was designed to support outdoor gatherings. Furnishings by Janus et Cie include an Arbor cocktail table and seating from the Pure Collection. A rug from Black Sheep Unique runs underfoot.
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Above: The primary bedroom seating area’s Otis Huband piece from Foltz Fine Art overlooks a Flexform sofa from Scott + Cooner and coffee table from Modern Industry. The Ralph Lauren Home floor lamp is through Visual Comfort & Co. A mixed-media work by Jessica Drenk hangs nearby. Opposite: Custom lift-and-slide pocketing corner doors by MHB through Fenestra Concepts seamlessly integrate the primary bedroom with a private courtyard featuring Omura lounge chairs from Holly Hunt. An Asa Pingree bench rests on a rug from Black Sheep Unique. The cabinetry was crafted by Henrybuilt.
Jobe Corral Architects updated this property with a new main house that unifies the site’s original structures. Reclaimed wood siding from Delta Millworks blends with a standing-seam metal roof from Straight Solutions Inc.
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Looking Ahead A designer and her longtime client furnish this Houston home with a contemporary twist.
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Interior Design: Sandra Lucas, Lucas/Eilers Design Associates
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ore than 20 years ago, one simple meeting set the wheels in motion for a lasting connection. “We had just established our firm, and I was called upon to help with color selections for a new local client,” interior designer Sandra Lucas recalls. Six projects later, Lucas and that same homeowner continue to collaborate. “We have also become dear friends,” the designer adds. However, their latest collaboration in Houston is poles apart from the style of that first home, not to mention the others that Lucas has designed for her. Their previous projects included formal, traditional interiors brimming with color, intricate millwork and droves of European and Asian antiques—and even mountain retreats out West with an eclectic, rustic and casual aesthetic. On the opposite end of the spectrum, this abode— originally conceived by Robert Dame Designs and constructed by Sims Luxury Builders, with finishes selected by designer Kevin Spearman— marries the hallmarks of 21st-century design. Namely, it features high ceilings, an open floor plan and banks of steel-framed windows and doors. You’ll also find slurried brick accent walls, coffered ceilings and wide-plank wood floors that bring it back to a transitional center. “My client is fortunate to have lived in beautiful houses all over the world,” Lucas notes. “But she has always admired the air of sophistication often seen in Chicago penthouses—a style that straddles classic and contemporary.” With that in mind, the duo decided to view this project as an exciting opportunity to embrace the look and feel of that unique vernacular. Since the home’s strong bones and highquality finishes were already intact, Lucas was able to fast-forward to what she considers the “fun phase” of the design process: sourcing. The designer rose to the challenge of finding furniture, rugs and accessories large enough to visually anchor the sprawling rooms without overwhelming them. “I knew we would need some sizable pieces and that I would have to think outside of the box in a big way,” Lucas says.
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“One of my favorite tasks is tackling the furniture plan. I love sketching on top of it to determine what fits where. It’s like putting together a puzzle.” And in the case of this home, if a piece didn’t fit, they simply customized one that did. For the dining room, Lucas commissioned a Keith Fritz elongated pedestal table to stretch gracefully in front of the limestone fireplace, which is crowned with a drawing by Cy Twombly. Sleek dining chairs upholstered in a warm white fabric temper the table’s rich walnut stain while energizing the moody backdrop of the paneled walls in their original deep blue hue. Nearby, the desk in the study is also a special bespoke design, its comma shape configured from a walnut column that seamlessly connects to unlacquered brass legs. Not only does its fluid form fill the corner and soften the room’s straight lines and sharp angles, but it has an open base “that conjures a sense of welcome with legs that feel open and airy when viewed from the foyer,” Lucas explains. Elsewhere, in the lofty living room, plush but proportionate sofas and chairs are corralled by a large custom coffee table comprising two nesting tiers—which “is like a piece of artwork and has a sculptural quality,” Lucas describes. In fact, many of the furnishings impart such interest and volume, creating an impression that is in keeping with the homeowner’s expanding art collection. Accenting these spaces are the client’s artworks and accessories, which span centuries. Han Dynasty figurines found in Indonesia line the office shelves, while antique tobacco jars purchased in England greet guests on the entry’s center table. Punctuating the walls is an impressive array of artworks featuring pieces by Gary Komarin, Donald Sultan, Julie Silvers, Helen Frankenthaler and more, all acquired over time in Houston, New Orleans and New York. Art has always been a mutual passion of the designer and the owner, who are both enrolled at the Glassell School of Art. “It is an important part of this home and all of those we have worked on together,” Lucas explains. “Over the years, I have seen my client’s art collection evolve in tandem with her decorating style. She has moved in a more modern direction and, as a result, these interiors feel fresh and streamlined.”
The entry’s existing limestone and basalt floor tiles set the tone for this home’s eclectic interiors. Stephen Antonson’s Macklin center table from Wells Abbott is topped with the homeowner’s collection of antique English tobacco jars.
In the living room, a custom two-tier Randolph & Hein coffee table joins a Liaigre bench from David Sutherland and A. Rudin sofas. Floor lamps are Holly Hunt. A Gary Komarin piece from Dimmitt Contemporary Art appears beyond.
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Left: A framed Joan Miró artwork overlooks the dining room, already adorned in Farrow & Ball’s Hague Blue. Pierre Frey’s Pampelune chenille velvet covers the A. Rudin chair. Opposite: Above the dining room’s limestone mantel, fabricated by Alamo Stone, hangs a Cy Twombly drawing. A trio of totem poles by Julie Silvers is from Dimmitt Contemporary Art. The custom Keith Fritz table is from George Cameron Nash.
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A Helen Frankenthaler painting takes center stage in the study. Napoleon III chairs from Kay O’Toole Antiques and Eccentricities wear Fortuny’s Mayan pattern. The Keith Fritz desk pairs with a Roberto Lazzeroni for Giorgetti chair from Scott + Cooner.
Above: Gracing the second-story stair landing is another striking Helen Frankenthaler painting. Murano-glass lamps sit on a 19th-century console found at Art and Antique Hunter. Opposite: The primary bedroom’s headboard dons Lee Jofa’s Floral Fantasy print, complementing Schumacher bed curtains and a Leontine Linens duvet. An antique chest from W. Gardner, Ltd. and chair from Ferrell Mittman rest on a Tabriz floor covering from Matt Camron Rugs & Tapestries.
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SYSTEMS ANALYST Austin multimedia artist Shawn Smith explores the structures and complexities found in nature. W R I T T E N BY L A U R A F E N T O N P H O T O G R A P H Y BY W Y N N M Y E R S
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alking through Shawn Smith’s Austin studio, you would be forgiven if you believed it was filled with works from multiple artists. In one corner, hundreds of slices of metal pipe are welded together. Nearby, a life-size chimpanzee made by assembling small colored blocks is almost complete. Elsewhere, both a paper collage and stained glass sculpture are in progress. “It’s enriching to work with various types of materials,” says the artist of the creative space that adjoins his home. “They’re like different languages being spoken.” Despite the disparate media, there’s a common thread that runs through his artworks: Smith is utilizing them to explore the systems at work in nature. The stained glass piece, for instance, is an abstract termite mound based on a 3D scan of one found in Australia. Meanwhile, the metal sculpture, featuring slices of steel pipe welded together, is an anatomical representation of a human heart. “My interest is in natural systems, particularly in understanding how human desires have shaped the planet,” Smith explains. “I’m examining the control of these systems and the abstraction of nature.” This wide-ranging exploration of materials is new for Smith, who spent nearly a decade iterating on the pixelated wood animal sculptures for which he is best known. “When the pandemic hit, I had a lot of time in the studio,” Smith recalls. “I found myself pondering new ways to approach my ideas, so I gave myself assignments. I posed questions like, ‘How could you do this with paper? What about with glass?’ ” The results have brought fresh energy to his work, which will be on view beginning in April at Craighead Green Gallery. Smith has found himself veering away from the charismatic creatures he’s often been commissioned to create, such as the giant giraffe he constructed for the U.S. Embassy in Niger. Instead, his new focus is on subjects that challenge viewers—like that termite mound and even a 3D stained glass cloud made with electric components to mimic a thunderstorm. “I’m hoping to bring people into a collective understanding that everything found in nature is necessary. We can’t pick and choose what we want and then discard the rest,” the artist says. Just as the seemingly contrary materials in his studio have a shared purpose, so too does Smith’s subject matter.
Austin artist Shawn Smith’s multimedia work explores the natural world, including an anatomical human heart comprising steel rings welded together (bottom, left) as well as Spore (left) created from arrayed 3D scans. His famous pixelated animal sculptures include a sleeping fox (previous page, left) and chimpanzee (opposite) made using pieces of colored medium-density fiberboard.
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Architecture: Gianna Glaesmann, G.Glaesmann Architects Interior Design: Andrea Marino Taylor, Andrea Marino Design Home Builder: Yossi Gallor, Chellyanna Contractors
NOSTALGIC DRAW Embracing its existing architecture, a Dallas residence finds fresh inspiration in treasured memories.
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ewfangled fashions come and go, but some retain their charm despite the passing years—as one couple discovered when first touring their Dallas house. The ranch-style structure “probably had not been touched since the 1970s,” the wife says. However, they still loved the richly molded interior that gestured toward French Provincial but with ’70s architectural details, including a circular breakfast room featuring vaulted ceilings. “It was dated but had a lot of wonderful elements,” she explains. “We wanted to embrace its bones rather than change it dramatically.” The couple also came with a lifetime’s worth of treasured artworks and heritage furnishings. Their goal was to marry these memory-laden pieces with the home’s already character-filled interiors—a task eagerly welcomed by designer Andrea Marino Taylor. “I was intrigued,” the LUXE Next In Design 99 honoree shares of the prospect. “A design just has so much more depth when there’s a history and nostalgia behind it.” The project’s architect, Gianna Glaesmann, adds: “I love that the couple wanted this house to keep its personality.” Working with builder Yossi Gallor—alongside site supervisor, Shlomo Gallor—Taylor and Glaesmann approached the renovations with a sensitive hand, encouraging greater functionality and movement without losing desirable eccentricities. They replaced all the existing windows and added more in key areas, keeping loyal to the same quaint style of the originals. However, their wider glass panes and thinner mullions now “allow more sunlight to stream through,” Glaesmann explains. New stained oak floors restored a sense of warmth, while original decorative millwork in a few select areas remained intact, including the family room’s paneling. “Those original panel finishes are quite dark,” Taylor adds. “So, we tried to freshen everything up with more color and personality throughout.” Cue the burst of vibrant hues inspired by “things the couple already owned and loved,” the designer continues. Heirloom china informed the carousel breakfast room’s garden palette, namely the matching green molding and builtin lattice cabinetry, and a vaulted ceiling clad in a block-print wallpaper. Serene shades from the owners’ wedding china saturate the dining room, with floral wallpaper and sky blue coating
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the tray ceiling. An electric blue engulfs the richly paneled living room, complementing a reupholstered antique yellow sofa gifted from the wife’s great-grandmother. Some original details proved too groovy, like the primary bathroom’s ’70s-style rock wall and sunken tub. The new layout retains the his-and-her vanities, but updated with Carrara marble countertops and white millwork, while a walk-in shower and pedestal tub refresh the space. Other changes, meanwhile, were more surgical. Removing one awkward wall that had enclosed the kitchen, for instance, proved enough to enhance the flow into the family room and breakfast area. The extra breathing space accommodated the kitchen’s expanded layout with a spacious pantry and “the world’s largest island,” the wife says enthusiastically. “My husband loves to cook, so he really wanted a kitchen that lends itself to serving and gathering.” To further flesh out spaces, Taylor dived deeper into the homeowners’ trove of pieces, reupholstering many of their soft furnishings in emotive hues. Antique chairs from the Baker Hotel now wear a spicy paprika linen and jade cut velvet. The re-covered family room sofas borrow tones from a blue-and-white porcelain lamp the couple has had in every one of their homes together. New upholstered additions, in turn, offer “a fun, eclectic mix of stripes, checks, paisleys and florals that brings out their playful personality,” the designer notes. She also tracked down online auctions and vintage dealers for traditional case goods, from the living room’s mahogany secretary desk to the dining area’s focal Chinese Chippendale cabinet. Joining this mix of old and new, many sentimental artworks found their place, including pieces by Texan artists Bill Worrell and Drew Boatright. Pastoral scenes range from a landscape that once belonged to the wife’s great-grandmother to a portrait of a beloved horse, which was given to the couple by dear friends in Kentucky as a memento of an unforgettable venture. Alongside these hang precious keepsakes like the owners’ original wedding invitation and handmade needlework by the husband’s grandmother. Inch by inch, “everything tells a story,” the wife describes. “It’s a melting pot of our experiences together, from getting married to living in different houses over the past 30 years.” Animated with meaningful colors and treasures, this home is now poised for many more joyful memories to come.
Backed by a Woodbridge Furniture console, an existing family room sofa is reupholstered in Cowtan & Tout navy pinstripes. Pillows don Bennison Fabrics’ Wheat Flower and Kravet’s Aura linen in Mango. Ralph Lauren Home’s Dalfern brass chandelier illuminates the space.
Above: A Woodbridge Furniture cabinet with brass hardware forms a charming vignette in the family room. The commissioned classical still life paintings by Drew Boatright were custom framed by Dallas Frame & Gallery by Max. Opposite: Dining room walls in Schumacher’s Persian Lancers block print complement Benjamin Moore’s Soft Chinchilla on the ceiling. The custom draperies are a Fabricut material. Schumacher’s performance velvet and coordinating Zoila print cover the chairs beneath a Windsor chandelier from Hudson Valley Lighting.
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Amid walls lacquered Benjamin Moore’s Blue Danube, living room antiques include a sofa in Scalamandré’s La Perouse print, an armchair with Fabricut linen and side chairs in Schumacher’s Saint Ambrose velvet. Art behind the sofa is by Bill Worrell.
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Above: The reimagined kitchen features an oversize walnut butcher-block island painted Sherwin-Williams’ Isle of Pines. A custom bar is outfitted with natural quartzite counters from KLZ Stone Supply. The Rohl faucet and Top Knobs polished-nickel hardware are from Westside Kitchen & Bath. Opposite: Wallpaper from Morris and Co.’s Cornubia collection by Ben Pentreath, purchased at Culp Associates, accents the breakfast room ceiling. Sherwin-Williams’ Dill coats beams and cabinetry. Above the vintage table and chairs in Perennials’ Ticking Stripe hangs Coleen & Company’s Sarafina chandelier.
Left: Cole & Son’s Frutto Proibito wallpaper from Lee Jofa adorns the study, where Benjamin Moore’s Orange Blossom pops on the ceiling. A cotton flat-weave rug by From Jaipur With Love completes the scene. Opposite: Enveloping the powder room is Sanderson’s Pamir Garden wallpaper, punctuated by a Newport Brass faucet and Carrick Leaf sconce from Vaughan. The ceiling is shrouded in SherwinWilliams’ Connor’s Lakefront.
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