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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 Three couples sound off on the collaborative nature of architectural interiors.
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A R C H I T E C T U R A L LY S P E A K I N G An exploration of the changing tides of residential design.
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NEWSWORTHY Disrupted vertical detailing keeps things interesting in the home.
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SPOTLIGHT A side-by-side study on how form, finish and material make all the difference.
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“PURPLE PAINTINGS” AT ANAT EBGI Anat Ebgi is hosting “Purple Paintings,” an exhibition of new works by artist Joshua Petker, at her eponymous Culver City gallery. The show features figural scenes in a striking palette of cobalt blue and cadmium red that instantly caught Ebgi’s eye. “I visited Joshua’s studio and immediately fell in love with them,” she recalls, noting that she was also drawn to how he focused the images—almost ghostly glimpses into the past—on details like hands or feet. “After the face, they’re the parts of the body that emote the most,” says Petker. “The cropping leaves just enough visual information that one can imagine different possibilities of what may be happening without having to answer the question,” he adds. And while he frequently works in a broad range of colors, he finds it rewarding to occasionally set parameters. “I’m interested in how colors work together and thought a series in red and blue would be challenging and rewarding. It’s interesting to balance them compositionally, and they have an arresting effect on the viewer,” he explains. “It’s a very Postmodern way of working to combine all sorts of visual languages and references and appropriated imagery,” adds Ebgi. “It gives his work a lyricalness.” The show runs through early June. anatebgi.com
POST MASTER WHO: Sam Gnatovich and Alexi Rennalls are the husband-andwife team behind L.A. design-build studio Simo Designs. Known for melding an appreciation for the past with contemporary styling, they define one current project as “a midcentury pavilion meets old-world European villa.” WHAT: Their posts capture the cohesion of their projects (from historic renovations to new builds) and often include outdoor spaces. The couple firmly believes that having an outdoor area devoted to
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enjoyment—be it a cabana, a dining area or a fire pit— helps their clients take better advantage of the Southern California climate. WHY: Gnatovich and Rennalls aim to share images that convey the narrative of their projects, preferring to tell the whole story of how a project unfolds rather than just show the end result. IN HER WORDS: “We always try to be authentic in our design approach. Authentic to ourselves and to the spaces. Hopefully, our feed reflects that,” says Rennalls.
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In just a few years, Venice-based artist Stevie Howell, who got her start designing accessories for Anthropologie, has turned her successful line of loungewear into a collection of textiles. Now she has added wallpaper to her oeuvre. It’s a natural step, explains Howell, who also paints custom murals for clients. “I started making robes you can wrap yourself up in, and wallpaper is a lot like that, too—you can immerse yourself in it.” The new line, comprised of an artful range of patterns (collages, marbling and paintings of flowers she collects on walks around her neighborhood), encourages a closer look. “You need to get up close to really notice the details, the colors and the fun qualities,” she says. “This collection feels like just the beginning.” The wallpapers are available through her website, and each purchase supports One Tree Planted. steviehowell.com
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What’s trending in garden design? Health. It used to be “I need to entertain,” now it’s, “I need be healthy.” I’m building a lot of outdoor gyms and yoga pavilions! Clients also want indoor and outdoor spaces that are in alignment, so I find forgotten spots that might serve as another place to live, like opening up a wall to a patio and bringing in comfortable furniture and a fireplace. Share some easy updates for summer. Pots are fantastic, you can grow fruit trees or vegetables or flowers in them. Add a
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barbecue or pizza oven. Create a sensory garden for kids or add a koi pond. Or bring in garden art, a sculpture or something as natural as stacked boulders. How can we “vacation” in our own gardens? Think about what speaks to you, maybe an Italian garden, and pour over images to create a plan using the same plants or ones that mimic the look. Or think about five places you’ve loved and pull in different elements—a plumeria from Hawaii, antique pots from France, for example. Plus, there are benefits to spending time outside. Exactly. Being in nature creates a sense of calm and accomplishment when you get a great crop or a beautiful flower. Watching the seasons change also gives you faith in things to come.
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Ben and Susan Work Homework, San Francisco
SW: At first, we were both skeptical about working together. Ben had a new architecture career, but in my interior design practice, I had a desperate need I knew he could fill. For some time he toggled between two jobs. After a while, we asked ourselves: “Are we really going to do this—be married and work together?” We are so aligned in terms of vision, narrative and goals for the client, that in the end it was effortless. BW: We respond to our clients’ needs and desires, but we are known for a soft minimalism—or, in some ways, a feminine brutalism. SW: I’d be the “feminine” in that phrase. There’s a tension that we think makes projects so exciting—it’s when opposing forces meet. Generally, Ben is more of a minimalist and prefers less adornment. Though I appreciate that, as a designer I like to get in and mess things up a bit. In the end, we value and find meaning in each other’s perspective, and it balances things out.
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BW: At work, we don’t have disagreements; it’s more like a merging of ideas. We might have two competing thoughts, but by hashing it out, they eventually merge into one. It’s more of a push and pull than a conflict, and it leads to the best ideas for sure. The end product is so much richer, and more filled with surprise and unexpected elements. SW: We both like to be strategic about lighting, and we always agree on unconventionally shaped rugs, streaky dramatic shadows, sculptural wall art and travertine. BW: She usually wants to put a banquette in every room, and because it’s an architectural intervention in interior design, I agree.
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HF: We met in a park in Washington, D.C. She had a Dalmatian, and I love dogs, so I said hello. In truth, I was smitten. A year later, she walked into the architecture office where I was working as a new employee. I was dumbfounded and remembered her after all that time MF: I really didn’t remember him! But we became fast friends. We had a lot in common from the get-go, especially both being architects, and we ended up dating, then marrying and then moving to Los Angeles.
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HF: We both have a fascination with Los Angeles architecture and its spirit of experimentation and indoor-outdoor living. MF: I was born on the island of Mallorca, and the Spanish approach to architecture resonates here—it’s a natural, Mediterranean feeling.
HF: We seek simplicity. We hew to stylistically simple solutions that have informal derivations and a quiet aesthetic signature. MF: We begin a project by looking at a client’s rituals. We are more interested in what they do every day, and what they appreciate about their daily moments.
HF: Our process is collaborative. We come up with an idea together and pursue it. Married friends ask us how we do it without arguing, and I tell them that when we’re working we never disagree. MF: We have skills that complement each other. Hunter is good at committing to a concept or idea, and never steering away from it. I am good at spatial interactions and interventions.
HF: At home, Mariapaz doesn’t want anything in the house that is not beautiful. So, the simplest elements can become a project. We had a plastic Brita pitcher, and we wanted something more attractive, so it became a search for the most beautiful glass pitcher in the world. MF: It is hard not to work 24/7. We try to have non-work time, but work does permeate everything we do. To us, it is all one life.
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Mariapaz Fernandez and Hunter Fleetwood in their client’s space they designed in Los Angeles.
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Heide Hendricks and Rafe Churchill Hendricks Churchill, Connecticut
HH: We are both from the same town, Woodbury, Connecticut. We met at my parents’ house—my family was building a rock wall, and Rafe heard about it and showed up one day. We knew of each other’s families, but we went to different high schools, and we never met before that day. We both moved to New York City a year later and started dating, and we’ve now been married for 25 years.
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HH: When it comes to style, I’d say he’s more adventurous, and bolder with colors. I’m bold when putting things together; like hanging a Renaissance painting next to a modern Abstract Expressionist painting. RC: I’d say we are on the same page. After 25 years, we can walk into an antique shop, and she will be able to pick out exactly the things I like.
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RC: In college, I majored in sculpture and architecture. But my whole family was in construction, so I grew up in construction— I came to design work as a tradesperson. In New York, I started working on renovations of galleries and loft apartments. HH: I was working in publicity for art museums. But Rafe and I were buying homes, fixing them up and selling them on the side—that’s how we first started working together. It was my hobby before it became my full-time job. RC: In 2003, we got our first opportunity to work together on a project for someone else. It was what we called the “New Farmhouse” in Sharon, Connecticut. Heide joined me officially halfway through that project as an interior designer. A lot of firms offer just architecture or just interior design—and working with another firm can be a careful dance, making sure you don’t step on any toes and that you are speaking the same language. We have the advantage of speaking the same language.
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ago—one stone on top of the other. We’re lucky as design professionals, not just because it’s an active market, but because it’s an exciting time of innovation in material development and production.” Energizing her outlook of late, Schicketanz has partnered with several like-minded prefab home companies on executing her designs. As opposed to trucking in materials and labor, the approach cuts time, energy and a staggering amount of construction waste. “Producing highly customized homes offsite,” she says, “is really the future.”
A home in Tennessee by Bobby McAlpine and Greg Tankersley boasts a connecting barn that doubles as a play area for grandchildren and an easily convertible party space.
In a sea of change, authenticity’s stronghold sets a reassuring undertone. Extended time at home “has taught us what serves us as a friend,” says McAlpine. “Decades ago, we were building houses that we learned to want whereas now, people are asking what the truth is about their life.” Adds Tankersley, “Clients are designing forever homes. I don’t think you can build more green than that.”
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A strange thing happened this past year: Nobody visited. Stripped of show and distilled to domesticity, slowly, home began to look a bit different. If you ask architecture partners Bobby McAlpine and Greg Tankersley, it began to look like a country house. “I’ve found that people transfer more of their hearts to their second residence,” explains McAlpine. “A primary home asks, ‘How do I present myself to the world?’ Whereas the second home is all-eyes-off. It’s the truth.” Arguing the shift, the architects cite growing requests for insular amenities like spirited-away offices, accessory dwellings devoted to health and hobby, and outdoor rooms. In the same thread, they’ve observed a return to country home traditions of yesteryear in a departure from open-concept floor plans to “destination kitchens” and defined dining rooms, and in a fresh emphasis on workhorses like mud rooms and cloak rooms. For Tankersley, “beautiful, casual spaces that speak of humility” crystallize the mood switch. “I don’t think anybody finds ego attractive anymore,” he adds. With e-design now de facto, it’s an interesting time for realizing these shifting ideals of luxury. Architect Peter Pennoyer offers a robust menu of in-house services, from virtual renderings that allow, say, finish sampling under different lighting exposures, to 3D-printed resin models that are accurate down to exterior brick count. The final tier? Virtual reality, a custom, hyper-realistic model in the cloud that clients access via headset, allowing them to “visit” and further specify their home before ground breaks. The technology has proved valuable on the back end, too. “During Covid, we’ve had meetings between our Manhattan office and our engineers in Connecticut where we’re all ‘together’ in a house in Florida, slapping Post-it notes on a virtual wall,” he laughs. “I think it challenges us to do things that are even more special for each project.” Technology is also fighting climate change. In California, architect Mary Ann Schicketanz has been championing sustainability for decades. Net-zero principles are as integral to her practice as permits, yet looking forward, she says, will require a more radical stance. “We build the same way we did 5,000 years
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Located in southern Ontario and designed by architecture firm Partisans, Fold House bends into the contours of a hillside through its wave-like wood-and-steel structure, representing the current trend toward curves and organic shapes in residential design.
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Manhattan architecture-engineering firm edg’s custom interior wall panels and coverings—the first to be designed entirely by Artificial Intelligence—utilize a client’s design preferences and complex technology to offer endless options of visually compelling surfaces.
“I don’t think this is a flash in the pan,” says Josephson. “The more people see that this is achievable, the more people are going to want it and pursue it.” Creating surfaces with an interesting and compelling presence is exactly what Manhattan architecture-engineering firm edg is doing with its new customizable interior wall applications. While leveraged through 3D printing and AI technology, the firm offers “organic forms” consumers wouldn’t traditionally find in a contemporary box-like apartment building. “Living in a very ornamental city,” says the firm’s founder, John J. Meyer, “there is a natural desire to be creative when construction is extremely limited to brick and concrete.” Using hundreds of thousands of permutations from one algorithm to create these patterns, the options are limitless when it comes to creating wavelike, fluted or densely repeating patterns. This reinvigorated biomimicry reminds us that as humans we crave a connection to nature, and as interest in sustainability grows, the future will always be organic. “No one can deny in these designs that there’s dynamism and movement,” says Josephson. “The things we celebrate most, even in classical art, are decidedly organic.”
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It’s no coincidence that fluted, linear designs are making a major comeback. Often visible on surfaces and architectural details—think interior walls, exterior siding, stairwells and furnishings with wood grains—architects and designers say the undulating design is a nod to nature, offering a soothing, pleasing effect that’s right for the times. “Many believe the art you hang on the wall is what gives a home character,” says architect Kevin Alter of Alterstudio Architects. “However, I believe architecture allows walls to have their own charisma and not just as a kind of neutral surface, but actually something that has presence. I think that is powerful.” The oscillating details create a sense of coziness—akin to hygge— and standout visual appeal, especially when applied to wood materials, Alter explains. Similarly, Jonathan Friedman of Torontobased architecture studio Partisans says these striking applications allude to the modernism movement. “It’s a mashup—a lot of different eras are resurfacing right now,” he says. “By looking back and resynthesizing them, we can actually reinvigorate the architecture of today.” The firm’s Fold House project in southern Ontario, which showcases an undulating pool house structure enveloped into the side of a hill, puts the modern organic concept front and center. Cofounder Alex Josephson says that as these sculptural forms become more accessible, they grow more popular in the residential world.
Inspired by midcentury modernism, the Venice Media Console from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams (top) features a mahogany veneer with a fluted shape in a soft white finish. Both Geotzzo Ribbon by Artistic Tile (center, left) and the Terrazzo Renata Fluted Collection by Ann Sacks (center, right) offer fluidity and old-world charm. The Maelstrom side tables by Caleb Woodard Furniture (below), which double as stools, combine curvaceous form and function.
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One of the surviving relics of decadent early20th-century New York is linked to none other than Gilded Age banker J.P. Morgan. An avid collector, Morgan commissioned a personal library by architect Charles F. McKim in 1906, which later became public in 1924. Three levels of books soar upward of 30 feet to a ceiling of ornate lunettes and spandrels depicting signs of the zodiac and famous contributors to the arts and sciences, cementing itself as an impressive example of American Renaissance style. themorgan.org
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Libraries have long been a communal gathering place and beacons of optimism, and the colorful façade of the Chicago Public Library’s Independence branch is both literally and figuratively brightening the neighborhood. In a brilliant move of urban planning, atop the two-story, 16,000-square-foot library proudly sits four floors of affordable and senior housing apartments. A challenge in and of itself, John Ronan Architects succeeded in ensuring that the mixed-use building accommodates—and inspires—residents and visitors alike. chipublib.org
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Designer Jennifer Bunsa aims for each project to be distinct. “I like for the personality of my clients to shine through—it should really be all about them,” she explains. When the time came to renovate a residence in Connecticut for homeowners in the food and wine industry, devoting a separate area in the house to a beautiful bar was agreed upon from the outset. jenniferbunsa.com Where is the bar located in the house? The renovated room you see here is actually a connector between two historic structures that date back to 1790. It’s really the first thing you see when you walk in the front door. I wanted the shiplap to echo the exterior of the old farmhouse while the reclaimed beams nod to original wooden posts unearthed during building. How is this spot used? Because of the homeowners’ line of work, we wanted to craft a special space for pouring beautiful wine and stirring cocktails—this is important to them. The wife also makes coffee here each morning, sits down and has a moment to herself after the children go to school. I like to think this nook provides a calming influence at any time of the day. Talk to us about the materials. The idea was to create contrast within the room but to keep it elevated with warmer tones and textures like the charred pine cabinetry, striking marble surfaces and unlacquered brass hardware, which is used throughout the home. I worked closely with Amuneal on the design and they completely understood the vision! In Weston, Connecticut, Jennifer Bunsa incorporated a Vola faucet, Miele coffee maker and Sub-Zero wine refrigerator into the bar space she designed with Amuneal, which features charred pine cabinetry and brass detailing. Benjamin Moore’s Simply White decorates the walls; the leather chairs are by Bassam Fellows.
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Master fabricators Amuneal do it all—from creating doors and stairways to designing sleek kitchens and closets—but the brand’s sophisticated bar configurations are truly top of the line. CEO Adam Kamens discusses what goes into creating these polished vignettes. amuneal.com Make the bar specific to the space. It’s common to see these areas against a wall but Jennifer Bunsa took a look at every angle in her project and created a beautiful combination with mounted, see-through shelving that incorporates the rest of the home. Consider the finishes. Texture is very important and can actually create depth and warmth within a space. Shou sugi ban was used here, and we actually take the wood and char it, creating a very tactile effect. Fabricate a focal point. Concealed bars used to be very popular but now people are really embracing these elegant schemes and making them an anchor of the room. Mix up shelving. Amuneal offers open and closed storage, as shown here. Sometimes you want to hide the mess. Doors can create a nice weight, while open shelving adds airiness.
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Inspired by the meeting of the sun and the moon, Rohl’s Eclissi Kitchen Faucet collection offers a touch of modernity for the most functional room in the home. The pieces showcase a bespoke approach with a large assortment of handle combinations, spout designs and finish options. Shown is the Satin Nickel U-Spout with a Satin Nickel and Satin Gold handle. houseofrohl.com
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Looking for a caffeine boost? The Built-in 24-inch Coffee Maker from Fisher & Paykel provides a streamlined, seamless aesthetic with all the latest bells and whistles. Program the machine to memorize your favorite order and start up at the same time each morning. The touch display holds data on refills, cleaning and maintenance. fisherpaykel.com
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A longtime customer of P.E. Guerin, the country’s oldest hardware firm, designer Jeffrey Bilhuber knew who to call when he wanted to see his hardware vision come to life. While an antique cut-glass knob was the original starting point, the result rendered all facets of the hardware in metal for a dazzling effect. The suite includes No. 78771 Faceted Pull and No. 78740 Faceted Door Knob, shown below. peguerin.com
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Jolee Fennebresque of Fennebresque Interiors knew that a moody statement bar was on her client’s must-have list for her new-build home in Charlotte, North Carolina. But it wasn’t until Fennebresque saw the Tropical Storm Quartzite at the stone yard that the scheme started to take shape: the honey tones of the countertops
complement a custom brown-black paint color, setting the ideal backdrop for the art adorning the walls. To add warmth, she opted for brass detailing unifying the hardware, lighting, sink and faucet. The end result is a master class in balancing elements to achieve a glam but livable space. fennebresqueinteriors.com
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KEEP COOL Designed for total flexibility, the innovative 24-inch Undercounter Convertible Drawer Refrigerator by Signature Kitchen Suite allows users to toggle between several temperature zones depending on what they need at the time. The six modes include pantry, fridge, bar, seafood, meat or freezer and can be instantly changed from -7° F to 50° F to accommodate grocery store purchases. Plus, Wi-Fi connectivity on the SKS app allows you to manage it all remotely from your phone. signaturekitchensuite.com
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EASY ACCESS Known for its amazing wine preservation systems, Dacor has added to its offerings with the 24-inch Integrated Wine Dispenser, shown in the new Graphite Stainless Steel finish. Using Argon gas technology, the latest model can store up to 4 bottles in dual temperature zones and keep the contents fresh for 60 days without the loss of flavor or aroma. dacor.com
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Color is personal and visceral, the perfect hue as cosseting as a cashmere wrap. Just ask designer Danielle Balanis, who swathed the walls of her office in an uplifting sage green and the ceilings in a sunny paisley wallpaper. Formerly the shadowy basement of her Mountain Brook, Alabama residence, Balanis made it her mission to imbue the newly crafted work-from-home space with optimism and inspiration, relying on garden-fresh tones and her collections of cherished artworks and antiques. “The colors are healing,” she says. “It’s my cocoon of creativity. I come down here, get lost and find my groove.”
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“Mustard is my number one, go-to color,” effuses designer Danielle Balanis. As testament, buffalo check portieres, Schumacher’s Katara paisley wallpaper on the ceiling and gimp fabric trimming the millwork bring a cheerful disposition to her otherwise deep green office space. daniellebalanis.com
Raised between Istanbul and Washington, D.C., interior designer Sara Bengur has a unique perspective on color associations. Luxe caught up with Bengur in the vibrant family room of a Manhattan client to hear her hot take on hue. sarabengur.com Where does a palette begin? I start by going to my clients’ homes with a giant bag full of fabrics, paint samples and carpets. I tell them to choose textures and colors they like— no stress, no ‘where would it go?’—just pure instinct. The pile they create becomes my starting point. Tell us about this room. The inspiration was the Proportio Exhibit at Palazzo Fortuny at the Venice Biennale, which my clients had seen and loved. In Venice, you notice lots of layers and rich colors. The room faces east onto a courtyard, so I felt using warmer tones of red and orange would ground the space. Advice for the color-shy? There’s a big difference between vegetable and commercial dyes. One thing I’ve found is that if you stick with natural vegetable dyes, and combine similar tones, you don’t get that unnecessary stimulation.
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What shades bring you comfort? Growing up in Turkey and vacationing in the Mediterranean, it was layers of ochre, terra-cotta and turquoise—whereas blue and green are the calming colors of the west. I find it fascinating that different cultures have different views on what nurtures. Where are you drawing inspiration lately? Anywhere! It could be an artwork or a great dress. The other night, I was watching the movie Luxor, and spied this Egyptian ferry painted in the most beautiful patterns of blue, red and peach. I had to pause and snap a picture. I’ll probably end up incorporating it somewhere.
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Naturalistic, multifaceted color compositions distinguish the rug collections developed by Christopher Farr in collaboration with British designer Gregory Parkinson. This year, ‘Intertwine,’ a new range defined by space-dyed yarns yielding dimensional color effects, joins the inaugural collection, ‘Woven,’ sampled here in Color Weave Kilim in Mauve Straw and Beach Weave in Ocean Jade. Each rug is made-to-order in Mirzapur, India, with the ability to customize across hue, construction, size and style. christopherfarr.com
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PERFECT COCKTAIL “People think of our work as colorful, but if you actually look it’s quite neutral and restrained in a way,” insists designer Beata Heuman. Take for instance this London snug, where orange tigers prance across the walls and a theatrically canopied azure sofa stares down a moss green rug. Somehow, the tone is serene. “Generally, I do neutral backdrops with flashes of color where you wouldn’t expect it,” explains Heuman, whose whimsical portfolio shines in her new book, Every Room Should Sing. “In this room, the traditional order would have been plain walls and pattern on the furniture, so we tried to invert that.”
Another trick: Using the same white paint across a home’s ceilings and woodwork, a move she deems “really important to tying things together.” Heuman credits her philosophy to a deep-seated passion for art, citing Vermeer’s color mastery in particular as aspiration. “Think of his paintings. They’re all dark and neutral, and then you’ll spot these flashes—a white collar, a red lip.” Similarly, “every room needs a pop of color,” she says. “Here, it’s the red beak of the bird on the pillow, and I have to say, that pillar box red is great. If a room doesn’t feel quite vibrant enough, adding a tiny splash of it can really lift things.” beataheuman.com
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“I’ve been known to decorate in blues and whites with natural touches, but lately, I’m in a whirlwind of devotion to pinks, greens and corals. I’m working on a London flat in those tones—dreaming of it now!” –AMANDA LINDROTH
“I’m governed by haute couture, and by the jewel tones and geometric energies found in nature. Admittedly, I’m an unapologetic maximalist, but I don’t believe in going bold ‘just because.’ ” –COREY DAMEN JENKINS Hidden Sapphire Paint / benjaminmoore.com. Game Show Fabric in Teal by Mulberry Home / leejofa.com. Custom Inlay / cbhardwoodfloors.com. Birds Tapestry Wallcovering / fschumacher.com. Zuqualla Tape in Multi/Gold / leejofa.com. Cotswold Thumb Latch in Burnished Brass / armacmartin.com.
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Southfield Green Paint / benjaminmoore.com. China Moonshell Fringe / samuelandsons.com. Melon Batik Fabric in New Jungle on Tint / quadrillefabrics.com. Cypres Faux Wood Wallcovering / nobilis.fr. Violet Snail Pull in Antique Gilt / charlesedwards.com. Terrazzo Tile in Verde / balineum.com.
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“I’m drawn to masculine colors and materials juxtaposed in surprising yet classic combinations. I love deep browns and blues, and rarely use cool tones. If I bring in a gray or a white, it has to be warm.” –DAVID FRAZIER Tanner’s Brown Paint / farrow-ball.com. Reclaimed Longleaf Heart Pine in Chalk / thehudsonco.com. Venimeuses Fabric in Nuit / pierrefrey.com. Toscana Braided Leather Cord in Hazelnut / samuelandsons.com. No 6071 Flush Ring Pull in Polished Nickel / nanz.com. Horsehair Wallcovering in Clydesdale / phillipjeffries.com.
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“I love integrating color, but prefer to work within a more muddy palette. I gravitate toward tones with a bit of brown in them, as they read more neutral and play well together, often in unexpected ways.” –HEIDI CAILLIER Setting Plaster Paint / farrow-ball.com. Marble Field Tile in Lilac / artistictile.com. Dolino Linen Fabric in Kaki / pierrefrey.com. Hollyhock Hand Block Fabric in Aubergine/Mint / jeanmonro.com. Zellige Tile in Weathered White / cletile.com. Ball Cabinet Knob in Unlacquered Brass / rejuvenation.com.
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DESIGNER BENNETT LEIFER SHARES THE QUARANTINE COLOR JOURNEY THAT MADE HIM LOVE HIS APARTMENT AGAIN. AS TO L D TO G R AC E BE ULE Y HUN T
My dad worked in finance, but he was very artistic. When I was a child, we’d spend weekends at the tiki bar in my grandparents’ basement painting and drawing. In college, I studied art history (as well as business), and I’ve always admired landscapes in particular. There’s this pensive, thoughtful quality to oil paintings that I love staring at—something about those rich, botanical greens. Which brings us to Covid. I had become a bit of a workaholic, rolling out of bed, crawling into sweatpants, going to the computer, and before I knew it, the day was done. I was looking for a hobby, and I thought, ‘Why not try oil painting?’ I did a ton of research, ordered my materials, and set out for the park near my apartment. I have to tell you, it was … truly embarrassing. There I was setting up the easel with an instruction manual, dabbing at my painter’s palette. At first there was this fear of judgment, but pushing through that fear to the other side was really wonderful. As the weather grew cold, I came inside and realized I needed a dedicated space for my hobby. Rekindling my love of botanical green, I began refreshing my apartment, starting in
the living room where I got rid of my enormous dining table (since I haven’t been entertaining at scale), adding a tea table for meals and artwork in its place. Then, I began pulling in threads of green scattered through my home. My favorite decorative screen—a gift from deGournay—used to sit in the foyer where I never saw it. Now, it anchors the space. Similarly, I had a beautiful Tai Ping carpet in my bedroom, where it’s wonderful, sweeping pattern of green and blue was hidden under a mattress. Now, I enjoy it every day. I added plants and reconceived my art collection. You know those moments when you just feel chic at home? The other night, I was FaceTiming with a friend, drinking from a green Baccarat glass, and I thought, ‘I feel chic!’ And I think it’s because I’m living in color. Green is amazing: It’s that perfect lagoon water, that perfect emerald jewel, that perfect eye color. There are these few tones of green that just make me smile. bennettleifer.com
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very artist has wellsprings of inspiration they return to time and again, and for Stephanie Dillon, listening is the key to most of them. For starters, music drives her. “I’m a bit of a hippie chick, with a love for the tunes of the 1970s,” she shares. “I also love to hear people’s stories and express those, as part of their vision, through art.” Among her other sources of influence are politics and cultural happenings, as well as the beauty of her Minnesota home—from The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to the inner streets of Minneapolis. Since her work first hit the map when an Instagram follower connected her to a local chef,
who commissioned a stunning mural on the outside wall of his restaurant, Dillon has become known for emotion-evoking and one-of-a-kind creations, which she describes as mixed-media abstract art. “I love to use ‘things’ that already exist and give them beautiful new life.” Through her firm, Stephanie Dillon Art, she has also connected with many interior designers, building a reputation for being a partner in the process of sourcing fine art. “I work a lot with the design community, creating art for contemporary spaces and often donating to nonprofit projects,” Dillon says. “I absolutely love both aspects: creating for those in need and for those who need art.”
Left Some art is about what’s happening around the artist in the moment—music, feelings, weather. Such was the case with this abstract. Right This 48-by-60-inch commissioned work exudes the clients’ favorite colors and vibes. By listening closely, Dillon created a piece they immediately adored at unveiling. Opposite top During a painting session on a snowy day, Dillon was struck by the thought of the flowers that would soon fracture through the ice to bloom exquisitely. Opposite bottom In this living area, Dillon worked together with Cambria (one of her premier partners in the design space) to set an original piece proudly against the iconic Brittanicca stone. Photography Left, Right & Opposite top by Stephanie Dillon and Tiani Hageman; Opposite bottom courtesy of Cambria
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ASK THE EXPERT What type of project would you love to take on? I would love to be a part of a design job from beginning to end and curate all original art, whether it is my art or that of others I find! I am crazy passionate about art and design! Up to this point, what do you feel has been your greatest success? My greatest success is my family and staying free of cancer after a 2015 diagnosis that actually sparked my painting passion. But, when it comes to my art, my greatest success is completing each piece and feeling good about it. What is the next move for your firm? We just moved into a 2,700-square-foot studio in December of 2020, and we continue to work on our new slow-fashion clothing line that is 99-percent zero manufactured called Citizen T. It launched at London Fashion Week in February 2021.
Introducing the 2021 LUXE Awards honoring excellence excellence,, innovation and the best residential architecture, interior design and landscape architecture projects across the country. country
Meet the Judges Luxe Interiors + Design invited design professionals from across the country to compete in the 2021 Luxe RED Awards, recognizing residential excellence in design. After receiving more than 1,000 entries, a panel of industry experts selected regional winners across 10 categories. Winners then competed for national recognition, and the public’s favorite projects vied for our Readers’ Choice awards. Meet the judges below, and turn the page to view this year’s winners.
Alessandra Branca
Gale Singer
Marc Appleton
DESIGNER AND FOUNDER, BRANCA, INC.
FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT, CIRCA LIGHTING
FOUNDER AND PRINCIPAL, APPLETON PARTNERS LLP – ARCHITECTS
Internationally celebrated for interiors with an inviting flair, Alessandra Branca has a classicism running through her veins. Branca blends color, pattern and texture with an abundant sense of joy, a little wink, and the wisdom to make it all work in perfect harmony. The hallmark of any Branca interior is authenticity—reverence for quality craftsmanship, finely-tuned proportion and scale, rigorous attention to detail and a focus on the individual client. Whether she’s creating a family beach house, a Park Avenue pied-à-terre, a sailboat or a private club, Branca delivers a distinct point of view—and a deep understanding of how we want to live, wherever we find ourselves.
As the quintessential reseller of Visual Comfort & Co. family of brands, Circa Lighting is the premier resource for top-tier lighting products. Since 1998 when Gale Singer opened the first showroom in Savannah, Georgia, her business acumen has afforded the company broad renown among the design community and sustained growth, including product collaborations with design elites such as Chapman & Myers, Thomas O’Brien, Alexa Hampton, Suzanne Kasler and Kelly Wearstler. Singer was the 2020 recipient of the New York School of Interior Design’s Larry Kravet Design Industry Innovation Award. She remains committed to beautiful design and a brilliant customer experience.
Marc Appleton received a B.A. honors degree in English from Harvard College, and a Master of Architecture degree from The Yale School of Architecture. His work has received many awards from the American Institute of Architects and other organizations and has been widely published. He has won the Westweek Star of Design Lifetime Achievement Award, the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art’s Ross Awards Board of Directors Honor, and he was the first recipient of the Design Leadership Network’s Design Leadership Award. A native of California and Arizona, he is a founding member of the Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch Foundation in Arizona and the Mingei International Museum of World Folk Art in San Diego.
Mark D. Sikes
Stephen Elrod
Pamela Jaccarino
INTERIOR DESIGNER AND FOUNDER, MARK D. SIKES INC.
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CREATIVE DIRECTOR, LEE JOFA AND BRUNSCHWIG & FILS
VICE PRESIDENT AND EDITOR IN CHIEF, LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN
Mark D. Sikes is an esteemed interior designer and tastemaker working on projects throughout the United States. He is known for all-American sensibilities and a fresh take on classical aesthetics. Sikes has a talent for creating beautiful and timeless interiors that embody an indoor/outdoor lifestyle. His rooms for the Kips Bay Show House in New York, Greystone in Beverly Hills, the Southern Living Show House in Birmingham and the Coastal Living Show House in Newport have been much celebrated. His first book, Beautiful, was a New York Times bestseller and his new book from Rizzoli, More Beautiful, debuted in September 2020.
A native of Southern Indiana, Stephen Elrod graduated from Indiana University and practiced as a residential interior designer before shifting to design trade showrooms and retail stores. His passion for interiors and product design form the backbone of his four-decade career, which includes positions with Baker, Knapp & Tubbs in Chicago, F. Schumacher & Company in New York, and Kravet, Inc., where he was asked to be Creative Director of Lee Jofa. Upon the acquisition of Brunschwig & Fils by Kravet in 2011, Elrod became Executive Vice President, Creative Director overseeing their design studios and guiding the venerable houses of Lee Jofa and Brunschwig & Fils.
A native New Yorker, Pamela Jaccarino is the founding editor in chief of Luxe Interiors + Design, the largest residential architecture and design brand in the country, a position she has held since 2005. Jaccarino has been instrumental in the growth of the brand and continues to champion its fresh vision and evolution. She also frequently lectures on design-related topics. Prior to joining Sandow in 2002, she was an executive editor with the LVMH Group.
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The design team grounded this open and airy Denver home with vintage furniture, handwoven wool rugs and statement pieces from local artisans, including Denver aerial photographer Evan Anderman. Windows surrounding an interior courtyard let in a flood of light in this inviting Houston home. The formal living room features a vaulted ceiling accented by an ethereal Tara Shaw plaster chandelier. 3 . LINDSAY GER BER INTER IOR S S A N F R A N C I S C O
For a San Francisco home designed in collaboration with Forma Construction, a mix of high-end materials like Venetian plaster and durable fabrics combined to create a family-friendly space. 4 . OWNBY DESIGN A R I Z O N A
Douglas-fir ceilings are carried from the interiors to the exterior to reinforce this Paradise Valley, Arizona, residence’s connection to the outdoors. Textiles, rugs and lighting contribute to the organic ambience. 5 . LUCAS P A C I F I C N O R T H W E S T
Along with Hill Construction Company, the team renovated this cliffside La Jolla, California, house, working with materials, such as limestone, bronze and terrazzo, inspired by the coastal wildlife. 6 . ER IN SANDER DESIGN D A L L A S + F O R T W O R T H
A neutral palette and expansive windows give this Dallas dwelling a bright and inviting feel ideal for family gatherings and intimate areas for daily living. 7 . AMTOWER INTER IOR + DESIGN S O U T H E A S T
To create a light and soothing atmosphere in this Atlanta home, the team replaced existing floors with white oak, stripped away moldings and turned to materials like alpaca linen drapery and silk velvet pillows.
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photos: annabode: brandon lopez. marie flanigan interiors: julie soefer. lindsay gerber interiors: christopher stark. ownby design: digitography by dino. lucas: aaron leitz. erin sander design: nathan schroder photography. amtower interior + design: sarah dorio.
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This New York residence features a combination of contemporary and iconic furniture pieces that complement the design ethos of architect Jean Nouvel and interior architect Thierry Despont. 9 . DENISE MOR R ISON INTER IO R S SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Alongside Devco Homes and architect Bill Guidero, the team selected textured materials to create this organic yet sophisticated space in Corona Del Mar, California. A palette of ivory, black and wood walks the line between rustic and modern. 1 0 . NICOLE WHITE DESIGNS IN T ER I OR S PA L M B E A C H + B R O WA R D
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In this Corona Del Mar, California, residence, walls of glass slide open to a central courtyard complete with water feature, 50-yearold bonsai tree and a digital art installation by Jennifer Steinkamp.
1 2 . AMY CAR MAN DESIGN C H I C A G O Rustic refinement abounds in a Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin lodge. Glass, steel and fieldstone are accented by rift-sawn white oak-clad walls that tie the home into the surrounding landscape. 1 3 . I N T E R N AT I O N A L D E S I G N E R S BY R I TA C H R A I B I M I A M I
Overlooking Biscayne Bay, this Miami abode aims to harmonize high fashion with interior design. Blue tones and graphic patterns by Kenzo Takada complement water views. 1 4 . MAR CU S MOHON INTER IOR S AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO
Located just outside of Aspen, Colorado, this sleek home perched on the edge of a gorge was designed to embrace the views while the organic materials palette lends warmth.
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A dark, dated Tuscan-style Scottsdale, Arizona, abode received a modern refresh in record time. Over the course of just three months, the design team brought in all new furnishings to create bright and family-friendly spaces. 2 . M OT IF D E S IGN SO LUTIO NS , LLC COLORADO
Updates to the floor plan allow for greater connectivity between living spaces, while rich leather, tribal textures and black-stained walls and millwork transform this Tudor-style Ken Caryl, Colorado, home into a modern-day castle.
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Designed by architect Martin Boyer in 1931, the renovation of this Charlotte, North Carolina, abode aimed to make spaces more inviting. Dark rooms were brightened with a palette of ivory, blue and gray, while heavy window treatments were replaced with whimsical printed linen draperies. 4 . D E N IS E M ORRIS O N INTE RIO RS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Taking cues from the Spanish Colonial architecture and seaside locale of this San Clemente, California, dwelling, the team selected natural flooring and patterned and textured pieces, like the vintage pillows in the primary bedroom. 5 . A L E X IN T E RIO RS , INC . H O U S T O N
Modern steel windows and custom white-oak flooring contribute to this Houston residence’s mix of new- and oldworld elements. Traditional furniture was updated with clean lines and clad with fabrics in cool tones for a light and airy feel. 6 . C H RIST IN E JA H AN DE S IG NS L O S A N G E L E S
An antique circular table and refinished wood floors pay homage to this Arcadia, California, home’s Federal style architecture while multidimensional gray wallpaper with subtle hints of pink enlivens the space.
7 . SULLIVAN DESIGN STUDIO S A N F R A N C I S C O Graceful lines, rich-toned woodwork, carved crown molding and elegant fabric selections give this traditional Los Altos Hills, California, home a sophisticated yet serene air. Neutral walls ground elaborate furnishings and pops of color.
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In this Greenwich, Connecticut, colonial home, classic and natural textures are infused with contemporary colors to add interest and dimension. Furnishings accented with darker woods and metals ground the larger spaces. 9 . P IC K E RIN G HO U SE INTE RIO RS DALLAS + FORT WORTH
A renovation of a Highland Park, Texas, residence saw spaces decorated with simplified forms and thoughtful details. In the dining room, a monochromatic color story starts on the boiserie and continues through the furnishings and rug.
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Cherished pieces of furniture from the clients’ previous home were updated and reupholstered in softer blues,
greens and cream to echo this colonial residence’s surroundings in Juno Beach, Florida. Traditional elements like custom wall panelings and cabinetry add texture. 1 1 . KR ISTEN NIX INTER IOR S AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO
Embracing the Southern aesthetic of this historic Austin home from 1940, the team layered colorful and playful modern pieces as well as antiques on to the traditional design to make the space feel timeless. 1 2 . Z.W. JAR OSZ AR CHITECT P. A. M I A M I
Working in tandem with Jarosz Development Corporation, the team utilized a monochromatic palette in this neoclassical-style Miami dwelling, relying on wall paneling, millwork and plaster molding to provide visual interest.
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Originally designed by Stuart Silk, this Seattle home received a fresh coat of white paint throughout along with new finishes in bronze, steel, limestone and pale oak. In the living room, the blue, green and gray palette draws inspiration from views of Lake Washington. 1 4 . JENNY BR OWN DESIG N S C H I C A G O For a bustling young family, an open floor plan was a must in the renovation of their Chicago home. While each room has its own unique personality, a palette of classic, colorful prints is subtly carried throughout the dwelling.
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Cast-concrete walls extend from the edges of the site toward this Dallas home’s interior spaces, creating courtyards with bright, nature-filled views from every room. A narrow channel of water connects the entry to the pool.
Embracing the narrow clearing their clients selected on Orcas Island, Washington, the firm created a linear living space that fits organically within the surrounding forest. Pocketing sliding doors at either end of the home allow for fluid movement between interiors and exteriors.
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Tucked into a hillside, this Scottsdale, Arizona, residence makes use of strategically placed glass walls to open the house to the surrounding desert. A mixeduse materials palette of wood paneling, stucco and metal complements the landscape.
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Contemporary minimalism reigns in this Ocean Ridge, Florida, abode. Stone archways at the front entrance guide the eye inside where full slabs of marble, back-lit glass and natural stone create an organic, calming atmosphere.
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Wrapped in champagne-colored brick set off by moments of chocolate terra-cotta cladding, this Denver dwelling carries a midcentury modern aesthetic. Travertine flooring flows from the living room to the patio to blur the boundaries between interior and exterior. 6 . BAR LISWEDLICK G R E A T E R N E W Y O R K
Inspired by the clients’ rehabilitation of an old barn (in conjunction with expert Steven Miller) on their property in Waccabuc, New York, the firm created three barn-shaped volumes with a large courtyard between them. Views of the wild pasture conceived by designer Stephen Stimson complement the dining room’s casual and refined aesthetic.
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Single- and double-height spaces achieve the owner’s desire for both openness and intimacy in this Chicago residence. Working with Kadlec Architecture + Design, the firm used a neutral palette, allowing the architectural spiral staircase to shine. 8 . AIDLIN DAR LING DESIGN SAN FRANCISCO
Sited on a rocky desert plateau outside of Palm Desert, California, this home’s acetylated, burnt pine wood siding and interior collage of concrete, wood, stone and steel quietly contrast against the desert landscape’s lighter tones. 9 . XTEN AR CHITECTU R E L O S A N G E L E S
Interconnected volumes and planes define this Los Angeles residence. Working with Chimera Interiors, warm materials and earth tones were selected for the bathrooms to create an intimate environment. 1 0 . JEFFR EY DU NGAN AR CHITECTS SOUTHEAST
Texas limestone, cypress, hand-applied plaster and abundant light contribute to the quietly elegant atmosphere of a Lake Wehapa, Alabama, abode.
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To maximize this Newport Beach, California residence’s connection to the outdoors, three large sliding doors pocket away to turn the lower level into an open-air pavilion. Flooring between the exteriors and interiors blurs the lines between the spaces. 1 2 . [ STR ANG] DESIG N M I A M I
Thick horizontal slabs punctuate the levels of living in this Miami Beach abode, while floor-to-ceiling louvered doors provide a continuous flow from interior to exterior spaces. Exposed concrete and local custom millwork add visual interest. 1 3 . SMITHAR C AR CHI T EC TS DALLAS + FORT WORTH
By locating outdoor living spaces in the front half of this Dallas lot, the team preserved mature live oaks while maximizing garden space. A concrete wall bordered with lush vegetation visually protects the home, while a central atrium injects light into its heart.
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A fresh take on country French design, this Paradise Valley, Arizona, residence features exterior stone sourced from France and large steel doors and windows to capture views of Camelback Mountain. 2 . RON DAV IS C U STO M H O M E S DALLAS + FORT WORTH
Clean modern design meets sophisticated French chateau style in this Frisco, Texas, estate. An open floor plan directs views toward the pool area complete with a dramatic fire pit.
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Elements of 19th-century Greek Revival are woven in with artisanal quirks of the Lowcountry in this Green Pond, South Carolina, residence that was deconstructed into three separate pavilions connected only by outdoor hallways. 4 . ROBERT A. M. STER N AR CHITECTS G R E AT E R N E W YO R K
Exterior ornamentation abounds in this Virginia Beach, Virginia, abode, where picture windows are subdivided with muntins, and even the shingles are distinguished with diamond inserts and wave patterns.
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Built with sustainability in mind, the team opted for durable materials like shingles made of PVC and concrete roof tiles that look like cedar for this Newport Beach, California, home. 6 . WADE DESIGN AR CHITEC TS SAN FRANCISCO
To meet their clients’ desire for a home that embraced nature at every turn, the team created this low-lying compound in San Geronimo, California, where light permeates rooms from every angle.
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With an exterior palette of heavy stone and salvaged timbers, the outdoor living area of this Chappell Hill, Texas, dwelling is perfectly sited to capture panoramic views of the rolling terrain. 8 . EVENS AR CHITECTS,
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The renovation of this 1930s Los Angeles home saw the restoration of many charming original touches, as well as the addition of modern features. The new dining room, enveloped in blue lacquer, is just one of those contemporary enhancements. 9 . EIGELBER GER AR CHITECTU R E AND DESIGN C O L O R A D O
Nestled at the base of Shadow Mountain, a materials palette of granite and wood
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A stone fireplace offset by wood and steel accents and floor-to-ceiling windows anchors this Cle Elum, Washington, great room. The rustic space creates a sense of fluidity between living, dining and kitchen areas, while distinct wall textures set each room apart. 1 1 . ROBBINS ARCHITECTURE INC. CHICAGO
Sited on top of a hill with expansive water views, this southwest Michigan home’s French doors welcome lakeside breezes inside. An interior palette of white and painted wood walls lends the space a timeless cottage atmosphere.
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A Medina, Washington, “sacred space” in which the owners could go to contemplate spiritual matters was brought to life through the use of post-and-beam construction and intricate hand-crafted joinery, in the manner of traditional Japanese teahouses. 2 . HAR RY HEISSMANN INC. G R E A T E R N E W Y O R K
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Wild and fun characterizes this dining room in a West Palm Beach, Florida, building by SCB, where the mix includes a floating wave credenza, a Peter Beard photograph of leopard cubs, Lucite chairs upholstered in multicolor velvet and a wicker giraffe bar. 3 . AMY CAR MAN DESIGN C H I C A G O
For the bar in this Beechwood, Wisconsin, vacation home, Amy Carman commissioned a mirrored front panel, and opted for a bunny-patterned Hunt Slonem-licensed wallpaper by Lee Jofa and Kelly Wearstler lamps. 4 . FEIN ZALKIN INTER IOR S M I A M I
Clean lines and architectural moldings specified by Jeffrey Dungan Architects was the key to creating the inviting design of this residence in Southwest Ranches, Florida, where neutrals were enhanced through stone, wallcoverings and dramatic lighting. 5 . ALLISON PALADINO INTER IOR DESIGN & C OL L EC T I ON S PA L M B E A C H + B R O WA R D
The juxtaposition of natural materials, specifically natural walnut for the steps and a backdrop of tactile limestone, render the staircase of a Jupiter, Florida, residence a functional work of art. 6 . LAU R A U DESIGN COLLECTIVE H O U S T O N
Dubbed “the conservatory,” this airy playroom in Pebble Beach, California, is swathed in a leaf-print wallcovering and captures a youthful vibe with the placement of lavender, pink and teal tones, textural rattan and a whimsical Selamat cactus. 7 . CHAD DOR SEY DESIGN D A L L A S + F O R T W O R T H
Style and serenity meet in this bay-inspired San Francisco “listening room,” which includes handmade task lighting and state-of-the-art sound equipment anchored by a fireplace.
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photos: aome architects: michael jensen photography. harry heissmann inc.: kris tamburello. amy carman design: dustin halleck. fein zalkin interiors: kris tamburello. allison paladino interior design & collections: sargent photography. laura u design collective: amy bartlam. chad dorsey design: douglas friedman.
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8 . CLAYTON KORTE A U S T I N + S A N A N T O N I O
Excavated into a limestone hillside in the Texas Hill Country, the design of this private wine cave complete with tasting lounge, bar and temperature-controlled cellar is elevated by white-oak millwork, Douglas-fir dropped ceilings and pendant lighting. 9 . SU LLIVAN DESIGN STU DIO S A N F R A N C I S C O
This tea-and-meditation space in Atherton, California, was crafted to honor the owners’ Chinese heritage using grass window shades similar to traditional bamboo, a rug textured like a tatami mat and furnishings by Chinese furniture designer Chi Wing Lo. 1 0 . MU SSO DESIGN GR OU P S O U T H E A S T
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A gathering place for the entire family, this Atlanta home library features extraordinary design elements such as custom, curvedglass partitions made in Italy and hidden doors connected to private staircases that lead to another study and private office. 1 1 . LANDRY DESIGN GR OU P, I N C . L O S A N G E L E S
Created to resemble a subway station, this L.A. recreation room is outfitted with cast-iron columns, concrete floors, a barrel ceiling and recessed lighting; an antique mirror-lined bar with a leather-finished brown marble countertop adds a touch of glam. 1 2 . VERTICAL ARTS AR CHITEC T U R E C O L O R A D O
The owners of this Steamboat Springs, Colorado, home were delivered the spa-like feeling they requested, complete with abundant natural light, expansive mountain views and a living space that transitions seamlessly to the patio to maximize the enjoyment of outdoor living. 1 3 . R EDÜ HOME, LLC S O U T H E R N C A L I F O R N I A
A representation of indoor-outdoor style, the living room at the center of this Palm Springs, California, home features pocketed window walls that disappear, custom bronze screens and a threesided fireplace clad in limestone slabs. 1 4 . CANDELAR IA DESIGN ASS OC I AT ES A R I Z O N A
Sophisticated and fun all at the same time, this indoor bowling alley at a Rio Verde, Arizona, home features luxe upholstered wallcoverings, a full bar and lounge area, and an aquarium separating it from a billiards area.
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BEST USE OF COLOR
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Mint and blue hues on the cabinets and Fireclay Tile backsplash contrast with white quartz countertops in this Coronado, California, kitchen, a palette driven by the clients’ love of gardening. 2 . 1 80 D E G RE E S D E S IG N + B UILD A R I Z O N A
The residents’ affinity for bold colors yielded the vivid marigold chosen for the entry of this Phoenix home. The hue, inspired by desert blooms, balances the ivory stucco and red glow of nearby Camelback Mountain. 3 . BE N JA M IN J OH NSTO N DE S IG N, LLC H O U S T O N
Pink stripes and prints, along with orange accents and original artwork, fulfilled the clients’ request for a playful bedroom for their granddaughters to stay in when visiting their Houston home. 4 . A L L IS O N BU RK E INTE RIO R DE S IG N AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO
While the art collection in this Austin penthouse commands focus, color ranging from cool grays to rich jewel tones serves as a continuous thread bringing warmth, comfort and depth. 5 . P E N N Y BL AC K IN TE RIO RS LLC . PA C I F I C N O R T H W E S T
Depending on the time of day, when light hits the 3M Dichroic glass of the stair, it refracts and casts shadows in colors and shapes to dramatic visual effect in this Portland, Oregon, dwelling. 6 . HO U S E O F N OM AD S O U T H E A S T
Balinese design was the jumping-off point for this modern home office in Davidson, North Carolina. Sherwin-Williams’ moody Dark Night for the walls amps up the impact of the black, wood and rattan elements. 7 . L A N T H IA HO G G D E S IG NS C O L O R A D O
Thanks to a whimsical custom silk-and-wool Stark carpet and an Arno Bruse artwork reminiscent of Piet Mondrian nearby, this Denver residence is a showcase in primary colors.
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White-oak paneled walls and neutrals for the coffee table, chairs and carpet in this Manhattan apartment’s living room allow prominent statement pieces—artwork in vivid chartreuse and the blue velvet Vladimir Kagan sofa—to pop. 9 . JENNY BR OWN DESIGNS C H I C A G O
Playing off the plantings in the garden outside, a cheery green offers maximum impact in this Chicago family room. Blue accents complement the hues in the tartan carpet underfoot. 1 0 . SU SAN MASTER MAN AR C H I T EC TS LOS ANGELES
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Farrow & Ball’s Hague Blue in a glossy finish draws the eye to a bar area in the main public rooms of this Nantucket, Massachusetts, retreat. An interior window acts as a subtle screen and preserves the surprise when rounding the corner. 1 1 . ALLISON PALADINO INTE R I OR D ESI G N & COLLECTIONS P A L M B E A C H + B R O W A R D For this Jupiter, Florida, home, the clients asked for outside-ofthe-box color. In a guest bedroom, the yellows on the bed and bench’s upholstery and artwork animate the space.
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Gray, white, cream and brown tones in the living room of this Dallas house set the stage for the clients’ art collection, including a Miles Aldridge photograph selected with art consultant Jennifer Klos. 1 3 . B PILA DESIGN STU DIO M I A M I
An intense blue conjures up a coastal feel and connects the bar and lounge to the living room of this Miami home. The deep shade on the walls makes the white-painted millwork stand out. 1 4 . FAU LKNER AR CHITECTS S A N F R A N C I S C O Red-orange glass imbues spaces in this Truckee, California, home with a hue that recalls the color of cooling magma, a nod to the geological history of the area.
photos: claus f. rademacher architects: christian torres photography. jenny brown designs: cynthia lynn kim. susan masterman architects: leigh mccarthy 2020. allison paladino interior design & collections: sargent photography. studio thomas james: costa christ. b pila design studio: nick johnson. faulkner architects: joe fletcher.
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Thanks to a U-shaped plan, the backyard of this Santa Barbara-style Dallas abode is visible on three sides and acts as a centerpiece and entertaining venue. 2 . HO L L A N D E R D E SIG N LANDS CAP E A RC HIT E C TS G R E A T E R N E W Y O R K
Between the agricultural fields and saltwater ponds of Long Island, the landscape of this contemporary home celebrates its distinctive location and ecosystem. It offers a rooftop garden that evokes a blooming meadow. 3 . STAC I M U N IC IN TE RIO RS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Versatile outdoor space was paramount to this midcentury Palm Springs, California, abode’s overall concept. At the entry, comfortable seating and a fire pit greet visitors.
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6 . FER NANDO WONG OU T D OOR LIVING DESIGN P A L M B E A C H + B R O W A R D Reviving this iconic West Palm Beach property, originally the work of architect John L. Volk meant restoring the iconic gardens, including several landmarked trees while establishing livable spaces for its modern-day inhabitants.
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7 . COLWELL SHELOR LAN D SCA PE AR CHITECTU R E A R I Z O N A Harmonizing the built structure and the site was the goal behind the creation of this Paradise Valley, Arizona, home. A courtyard off the main bedroom features a sculptural palette of cactuses, aloes and a blooming Bauhinia tree.
Seasonal changes, filtered sunlight, existing natural systems and an appreciation for the development patterns of classic Western homesteads influenced this Aspen, Colorado, retreat nestled within a mature aspen forest.
The landscape of this Carmel Valley, California, home, ideally situated at the top of a gently sloping hill, includes a sun-drenched meadow of native perennial grasses that soften the transition to the garden’s edges.
photos: jason osterberger designs: nathan schroder photography. hollander design landscape architects: charles mayer photography. staci munic interiors: lance gerber. design workshop, inc.: brandon huttenlocher / design workshop, inc. bliss landscape architecture: paul dyer. fernando wong outdoor living design: brantley photography. colwell shelor landscape architecture: caitlin atkinson.
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Under the eye of its current owner, the gardens of this Lake Forest, Illinois, home—the former gatehouse of a 1929 estate by architect David Adler—have been transformed with ample areas for outdoor lounging. 9 . MIKE STAKE STU DIO M I A M I
An ocean-front home in Puako, Hawaii, emphasizes indoor-outdoor living. Perhaps the crown jewel is a secluded terrace spa bath with wood and coral-stone clad walls and hand-glazed Japanese ceramic tile flooring.
photos: mariani landscape: dustin halleck. mike stake studio: josh wells. cdk interior design: chris little photography. lush greenscape design: matthew niemann. creative tonic design: julie soefer. stuart silk architects: aaron leitz. susan masterman architects: erika bierman.
1 0 . CDK INTER IOR DESIGN S O U T H E A S T
Designed with easy outdoor living in mind, this covered area off an Atlanta home’s kitchen operates as a staging area for parties or alfresco cooking. Nearby is a dining spot appointed with stylish yet durable seating. 1 1 . LU SH GR EENSCAPE DESIGN AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO
Multiple spots to gather, integrated seating and a dedicated space for children in the courtyard of this
New Braunfels, Texas, dwelling foster interaction among generations. 1 2 . CR EATIVE TONIC D ESI G N H O U S T O N
Completed in collaboration with Robert Dame Designs and Thompson Custom Homes, this Houston residence features steel windows, Rocky Mountain Hardware details and custom lighting that continue into the outdoor spaces.
1 3 . STUART SILK AR CH I T EC TS PA C I F I C N O R T H W E S T
Siting four pavilions—connected to one another by a covered walkway—at the edges of the Seattle property formed a central courtyard. The owner’s collection of specimen trees served as the foundation for the garden. 1 4 . SU SAN MASTER MA N A R C H I T EC TS LOS ANGELES
The landscape of this 1922 South Pasadena, California, house by architect Reginald Johnson is steeped in Italian garden design traditions but is also usable, low-maintenance and family-friendly.
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This 1945 Fort Worth abode underwent a significant interior and exterior renovation, with highlights including the addition of a front entry, new siding on the façade, and a reworked floor plan. 2 . A N D RE A G OL D MAN DE S IG N C H I C A G O
A Pine Lake, Wisconsin, home now offers ample room for entertaining and comfortable living with updated finishes such as painted beams and whitewashed oak floors. 3 . T HE D E S IGN AT E LIE R S O U T H E A S T
The environment drove the earthy palette of this Clarkesville, Georgia, getaway, which was remodeled in collaboration with architecture firm Pritchett + Dixon and builder SJ Contracting. 4 . N E IG HBOR IN T E R IO RS H O U S T O N
To accommodate a growing family, this Southlake, Texas, abode gained square footage by extending the main living area. The interior spaces speak to the property’s generations of family history but support its current inhabitants comfortably. 5 . J E N N IF E R ROBIN INTE RIO RS S A N F R A N C I S C O
This 1880s Healdsburg, California, home emerged after a twoyear renovation with interiors that reflect an updated take on a Victorian farmhouse but with some industrial twists. 6 . C C M A RC HIT E C TURE & CO NSTRUCTIO N PA C I F I C N O R T H W E S T
While a landmark in Maltby, Washington, this Gothic-style barn had fallen into disrepair. To revive it, the walls and roof were pulled back into alignment, rotten trusses were replaced, and reclaimed lumber and Cor-Ten steel now clad the exterior.
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This Laguna Beach, California, home benefited from a face-lift that revamped the layout, moved the cramped stairway near an outside wall and pierced the kitchen ceiling with a skylight.
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The reimagining of this Aspen, Colorado, home had three goals: open the structure to the impressive mountain views; create a stronger connection to its context through material palette and textures; and enhance the outdoor spaces. 9 . HAR R ISON DESIGN L O S A N G E L E S
Inspired by its natural setting and European design, this Santa Barbara home boasts a reconfigured floor plan to facilitate easy entertaining and a luxurious materials palette of reclaimed wood floors, antique French stone and intricate ceiling details. 1 0 . P&H INTER IOR S P A L M B E A C H + B R O W A R D
To update this Boca Raton, Florida, home, curving, Mediterranean lines were eliminated in favor of a more orthogonal direction. Taupe tones balance heavier architectural features, while glass, mirror and metallic accents provide an edge.
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It took two years to transform this 1854 Greek Revival Brooklyn brownstone from 10 condo units into a single townhome. In the living room, a custom marble fireplace feels congruent with the home’s history.
1 2 . CHOEFF LEVY FIS C H MA N AR CHITECTU R E + DESI G N M I A M I To modernize the layout of this Miami Beach home, the media room now opens to the living room. Walls painted a dark blue give the space its own presence. 1 3 . JOHN GR ABLE AR C H I T EC TS, I N C . AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO
Preserving this San Antonio home—a 1930s structure of cast-concrete blocks–required removing all previous additions. The new series of one-room-wide gables recalls the building principles of the era in which it was first built. 1 4 . DR EWETT WOR KS A R I Z O N A
photos: ka designworks: dallas & harris photography. harrison design: jim bartsch. p&h interiors: living proof real estate photography. the brooklyn home company: matthew williams. choeff levy fischman architecture + design: charlie garcia. john grable architects, inc.: dror baldinger, faia. drewett works: eric kruk.
With a farmhouse style that nods to the surrounding neighborhood’s agricultural roots, what was once an oddly-shaped outbuilding on this Scottsdale, Arizona, property is now an entertainment pavilion complete with bi-fold doors, a fireplace and a bar.
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Classic black, white and brass figure prominently in this Dallas kitchen, but artwork, selected by art consultant Jennifer Klos, instead of upper cabinets, upends preconceived notions of how such spaces should look. Black granite countertops and furnishings in dark finishes contrast boldly with the backdrop of white walls and a rustic wood-paneled ceiling in this Miami kitchen. The effect is sleek, modern and dramatic.
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After a remodel, the kitchen in this 1970s Littleton, Colorado, home now benefits from a functional, open layout filled with natural light and a crisp, clean materials palette that includes walnut butcher block, picket tiles and mixed metal details. This Palm Springs, California, kitchen, positioned in the center of the home, incorporates a corner window to capture mountain views. By recessing the window header into the truss system, the ceiling runs seamlessly into the eaves.
5 . DONNA DU FR ESNE IN T ER I OR D ESI G N PA C I F I C N O R T H W E S T
Striking a balance between the appeal of an older home and fresh design elements and materials informed the mix of Shaker-style cabinets, hexagonal tile, whimsical wallpaper, brass accents and a modern light fixture in this Portland, Oregon, kitchen. 6 . PAR K AND OAK C H I C A G O Navy paint on the island and Carrara marble on the cleanlined hood put a fresh spin on traditional forms and materials in the kitchen of this new Western Springs, Illinois, residence.
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The warm neutrals, blacks, grays and metallic notes found in this Tomball, Texas, kitchen flow into the adjoining living room, dining room and pantry making for a modern and cohesive feel. 8 . LANEY LA L O S A N G E L E S
Inspired by the client’s passion for ceramics, each material in this Manhattan Beach, California, kitchen, from the Caesarstone and Silestone surfaces to the European oak floors, was chosen to create a sense of raw beauty. 9 . LANDED INTER IOR S & H OMES SAN FRANCISCO
A previous remodel had rendered a San Francisco kitchen incongruent with the rest of this 1914 home. After a renovation, the newly relocated space now harmonizes with the Arts and Craftsstyle architecture. 1 0 . CHR ISTY & COM PA N Y AR CHITECTU R E, LLC A R I Z O N A
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While the reclaimed wood beams, exposed mortar-washed adobe, and casement windows in this Scottsdale, Arizona, kitchen speak a rustic language, the top-of-the-line appliances and details such as the inset cookbook shelves underscore its utility for an avid chef and a baker. 1 1 . BR ADSHAW DESI G N S AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO
Durability and functionality were top of mind in the renovation of this San Antonio kitchen, so using time-tested materials, such as quartzite for the island, was key as was the custom cabinetry.
1 2 . CHR ISTOPHER A R C H I T EC T U R E & INTER IOR S S O U T H E A S T In this modern Birmingham, Alabama, kitchen, symmetry serves as the guiding principle. A gracious arch opens to quarter-sawn white-oak veneer cabinets, honed black granite countertops and generous windows that flood the room with light. 1 3 . DR AKE/ANDER SON G R E AT E R N E W YO R K
Designed for stylish entertaining, this minimalist Manhattan kitchen features ebonized-oak cabinetry, a richly patinated bronze hood, Cristallo quartzite for the island top and an ethereal light fixture by Lambert & Fils.
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Calacatta paneling within the shower provides a touch of understated elegance to this Encinitas, California, bathroom. Brass accents and a crystal chandelier add to the Hollywood Regency style of the space. 2 . J. F IS HE R IN T E RIORS AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO
To inject a healthy dose of color into this Austin bathroom, the team clad three walls as well as the double vanity countertop in a green-and-white Fusion granite from Brazil.
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Concrete walls and floor tile contrast with the vanity’s light wood finish in this minimalist bathroom in Dallas. Floor-toceiling glass in an aluminum frame subtly separates the white gloss soaking tub from the rest of the space. 4 . D’A M ORE IN T E RI O RS C O L O R A D O
Heavily framed mirrors and white shiplap walls add visual weight, while crystal chandeliers accent the expansive architecture of this Larkspur, Colorado, bathroom. Knotty hickory his-and-hers vanities were topped with jeweled quartz and oversize cast-iron sinks. 5 . P E N N Y BL AC K IN TE RIO RS LLC . PA C I F I C N O R T H W E S T
In Portland, Oregon, a large stone tub surrounded by a bronze chain curtain takes pride of place atop a raised platform. Dark finishes such as black porcelain, walnut and bronze add to the intimate atmosphere. 6 . HA RRIS O N D E S IGN S O U T H E A S T
Floor-to-ceiling Galala honed limestone provides a contemporary backdrop to bold plumbing fixtures. A Persian lantern, Syrian mother-of-pearl mirror and an Italian-Egyptian Revival étagère add a touch of the exotic to the calming Atlanta bathroom. 7 . PA RK A N D OA K C H I C A G O Custom millwork in a soft gray provides the backdrop for this elegant bathroom in Western Springs, Illinois. Warm wood tones and natural textures balance the marble and overall cooler palette.
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Glass doors framed by elongated wood panels lend a modernist sensibility to the expansive main bath while connecting the space to a large outdoor spa set against Miami’s serene tropical landscape.
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Skylights flanking the suspended barrel-vaulted foussana marble mosaic ceiling highlight a Calacatta fluted tile accent wall and custom vanity in this soft yet modern Saddle River, New Jersey, bathroom. 1 0 . T RACY D E S IG N STUDIO, LLC H O U S T O N
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Tucked beneath bay windows overlooking the home’s Beverly Hills surrounds, the bathtub’s burnished iron base is one of many metallic accents against the room’s bright clean white palette. 1 2 . J MA INTER IOR DESIGN PA L M B E A C H + B R O WA R D
Taking cues from the pale pink main bedroom, a custom
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blush vanity and celadon accents add subtle color to this Jupiter, Florida, bathroom for a simple yet relaxing aesthetic. 1 3 . OWNBY DESIGN A R I Z O N A
A rounded soaking tub is warmed by the adjacent fireplace in this contemporary Paradise Valley, Arizona, home. The quartzite stone and blackened steel surround are balanced by the soft neutral tile palette. 1 4 . FDG DESIGN GR OU P S A N F R A N C I S C O
Bathed in natural light, this serene San Francisco shower is wrapped in walls of white marble. Teak wood slats underfoot and Kohler smart shower technology add to the spa-like experience.
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This Wayzata, Minnesota, home is all about timeless design with glass chandeliers, green accent pieces and checkered ceramic tile that offsets rift-cut white oak floors throughout. 2. TIF FA N Y S K IL L IN G INTE RIO RS B AT H R O O M
Formerly a spare bedroom, this bathroom in a 1926 English Tudor in Indianapolis now features a steam shower, a claw-foot tub beneath a sputnik-style chandelier and rich, green glazed tile. 3. F O RT É S P E C IA LT Y C O NTRACTO RS R E S TO R AT I O N O R R E N O VAT I O N
After gutting this Las Vegas townhouse, the team added an upstairs office/loft space
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followed by fresh finishes that included wood floors, white custom European cabinets, a marble island and floor-to-ceiling windows. 4. H UTKE R ARCHITECTS CONTEMPORARY/MODERN ARCHITECTURE
Projecting out onto a salt marsh in Duxbury, Massachusetts, this cottage appears as a single story from the road to respect the neighborhood’s historical character and features a Tory chimney. 5. W ILF RE DO E MANU EL DESIGNS WOW-FACTOR ROOM
Blue takes center stage in this Naples, Florida, entertaining area, from the leather-upholstered walls to the silver-leaf handmade wallpaper all set aglow by panels of blue agate.
photos: martha o’hara interiors: spacecrafting photography. tiffany skilling interiors: ashlee kindred. forté specialty contractors: courtesy forté specialty contractors. hutker architects: michael j. lee. wilfredo emanuel designs: blaine johnathan photography.
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The split floor plan of this new-build in Naples, Florida, was enhanced with eye-catching architectural elements throughout, from the ceilings to the moldings.
7 . FAR MER PAYNE AR CHITECTS LAN DSCAP E DESI GN /OUTDOOR R OOMS
At this DeBerry, Texas, ranch conceived for entertaining, Farmer Payne Architects brought in classic gables and reclaimed wood floors, creating a full outdoor kitchen and a cozy screened porch with a wood-burning fireplace. 8 . BR IDGET BEAR I DESIGNS KITCHEN
Among the highlights of this open-concept Atlanta kitchen completed in collaboration
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The custom compass inlay in the entryway of this Annapolis, Maryland, residence speaks to its locale, in harmony with millwork, built-in bookcases and floor-to-ceiling windows that frame water views. 1 0 . MARTHA O’H A R A I N T ER I OR S BEST USE OF COLOR
Peaceful and pretty at the same time, the pink-hued front door of this Prior Lake, Minnesota, home opens to an entryway of subtle statement moments that complement the feminine aesthetic.
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Designed with Laura Bohn Design Associates, this eco-friendly dwelling in Greenwich, Connecticut, focuses on geothermal energy with solar panels, storage for electric vehicles and landscaping by Oehme, van Sweden that encourages natural species and wildlife to thrive. 2 . DANA WOLTER INTER IOR S K I T C H E N
For a home in Mountain Brook, Alabama, walls were relocated to create a more functional kitchen, a new breakfast area and a pantry that connects to the dining room. Extra storage space was hidden in the island behind touch-latch doors.
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The owner’s art collection influenced the design of this San Francisco condo, where a gallery wall is the backdrop for a vivid snakeskin-inspired area rug, colorfully upholstered velvet armchairs and a cream-colored mohair sectional. 4 . DOUBLE B DESIGN L A N D S C A P E D E S I G N / O U T D O O R R O O M S
In McQueeney, Texas, the team overcame site topography challenges to imbue visually interesting landscape features such as a detail-driven plant palette, a play lawn and a water feature. 5 . PALM PACIFIC CONSTR U CTION B A T H R O O M
Two identically designed suites in Palm Springs, California, are highlighted by custom casework, stone counters and floor-to-ceiling Carrara marble sheets. A glass door leads to an outdoor shower, while a built-in body dryer renders towels unnecessary.
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Much of the original stone and woodwork in this 1890 Manhattan rowhouse was maintained and restored during its renovation, which saw the primary suite made into dressing, bathing, sleep and study quarters and a series of upstairs levels converted to an indoor-outdoor family living zone. 7 . GWEN CALLAN DESIGN W O W - F A C T O R R O O M A cool palette of grays and blues with warm woods complements the industrial edges in this “Party Barn” in Napa, California, where the team incorporated stained-concrete floors, black suspension beams and lighting, and walnut armoires with steel trim. 8 . LJ INTERIORS C L A S S I C / T R A D I T I O N A L I N T E R I O R D E S I G N
Nestled on the waterfront in Galveston, Texas, this welcoming home for a family of six is warmed by shiplap walls, a traditional staircase leading to a cupola and furnishings with durable performance fabrics.
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For this Cle Elum, Washington, vacation home, the firm selected exterior materials that draw inspiration from the region’s historic mining roots, such as Cor-Ten steel roofing, rugged timber siding and stone accents.
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For the remodel of a 1914 Arts and Crafts home in San Francisco, the kitchen was relocated to a section of the house with ample natural light. The team added new windows and architectural elements, as well as farmhouse-inspired materials, such as brick and salvaged wood beams, for an overall fresh look.
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A destination along a bend in the Blanco River in the Texas Hill Country, this private wine cave is excavated into a limestone hillside flanked by tall oak and elm trees, nearly disappearing into the native landscape. Within, a tasting lounge, bar and arched cellar surrounded by white-oak casework are tucked into a deep tunnel.
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Materials from local and recycled resources were used as part of the renovation of this Gothic Arch barn, a local landmark in Maltby, Washington, to overcome challenges presented by years of decay while retaining the original structure of the historical building. 5 . CLAS SI C / T R A D I T I ON A L
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This Charlotte, North Carolina, home was transformed to be more approachable and functional by repurposing existing spaces and brightening up dark rooms with a fresh, elegant color palette. The sun room, for instance, was reinvented as a bar and the large entry became overflow dining for dinner parties.
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To capture the cool aesthetic of its locale, each room of this Miami home was envisaged as a stand-alone “masterpiece,” with furnishings upholstered in haute couture fabrics and tones of blue incorporated throughout as a nod to the surrounding bay.
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To create a sustainable home that complements an existing barn restored by historic barn expert Steven Miller on a property in Waccabuc, New York, the architects mirrored the barn’s L-shape and positioned the house to form a large courtyard between the two structures; the surrounding landscape was entrusted to meadow designer Stephen Stimson.
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Hot pink and orange accented by tigers both stuffed and embroidered bring the fun to this granddaughters’ bedroom in Houston, as do original animations and artwork for the girls to enjoy during their visits.
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Plan Architecture appointed this Saddle River, New Jersey, bathroom with striking natural materials such as bookmatched Breccia Viola slabs in the shower, a freestanding tub carved from the same marble, and a breathtaking barrelvaulted ceiling composed of foussana marble mosaic. 1 0 . L A N D SCA PE D ESI G N /
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Multiple outdoor rooms were fashioned for this Lake Forest, Illinois, estate, among them casual and formal dining spots, a fireplace-side seating area, and a lounging space, amid which sits a carriage house surrounded by luxuriant foliage for both the owners and guests to enjoy.
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TRENDS IN RENOVATION In the hands of the building and renovation pros on the following pages, houses become homes, outfitted with every comfort, convenience and high-tech amenity. Whether a kitchen island-turned-study station, a home office-turned-workout space or a bedroom-turned-Zoom room, the lines of design have blurred. But their focus remains clear to honor the unique voice and soul of every project. Through communication and collaboration, they deliver livable designs that find the line between purpose and beauty—all with one overarching goal: to create happy, healthy homes for people to live in, work in, and love.
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PRO TO THE PROCESS Why is it so important to bring the experts in on your renovation? •V ariety is the spice. Those versed in any field will have access to materials, products, machinery and tools that open up new possibilities. This is how the big dreams— especially those with unique features—become reality.
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What are the most universally appealing home design trends today? Well, more space and indooroutdoor layouts are most definitely on the short list. Enter, Agoura Sash & Door. The premier supplier and installer of windows, doors, hardware, skylights, molding and millwork has become an unequivocal resource of the homeowner and design pro looking to open and expand, innovate and refinish. “We help our clients bring the most ambitious concepts to fruition by providing a vast selection of window and door designs, as well as the expertise to advise on how to transform a space using them while coordinating other elements,” says Dan Smith, the company’s president. Alongside vice president Don Smith, he and his team strive to help Southern California homeowners brighten their interior living areas. To that end, they share that upbeat paint colors are also on the rise.
Top Just steps from the beach, this SoCal home is the epitome of indoor-outdoor living with AG Millworks bifold doors and a bifold pass-through window in the kitchen. Right A 25-foot cottage-style bifold door system from AG Millworks shows off an incredible view. Far right Views and the sound of crashing waves are welcomed into this living space by AG Millworks’ Big Daylight bifold doors and French swing doors.
•Q uality is king. While many a homeowner is quite savvy, experts like those at Agoura can, as Don puts it, “ensure superior craftsmanship and avoid costly mistakes.” A sloppily installed door frame or crooked molding is more noticeable than you think.
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“We aim to capture a home’s character and client’s way of life. Our kitchens are as individual as their owners.”
Among the parts of home that inspire the grandest renovations, the kitchen certainly reigns supreme. In many ways, it sets the tone for a residence’s entire aesthetic and ambience. And if you ask the team at Cooper Pacific Kitchens, the past year has only made this more relevant. “There is a renewed emphasis on kitchens to look beautiful and be reliable, durable and functional,” says Steven Cooper, the firm’s principal designer. “As people spend more time at home, it has to be that multifunctional space like never before; it is where we eat, celebrate, do homework, join work calls and more.” With renowned construction and design talent at hand, the third-generation, awardwinning Cooper Pacific Kitchens puts its 35 years of experience to work in establishing just such a heart-of-home space for each client. As Steven says, “ We are creating the next generation of kitchens.”
TIPS + TRENDS •A beautiful custom hood provides texture and depth. It’s a dramatic focal point. •F or the main sink, go big and choose a highly functional faucet with a pullout or separate spray. The Cooper Pacific team loves Waterstone’s industrial PLP pulldown faucets. They create a professional level of functionality that’s ideal for food prep.
•H idden countertop storage systems are a great way to hide small appliances that can clutter a kitchen. •H ardware and fixture finishes no longer have to match. There is beauty in the juxtaposition of multiple finishes—when it’s done right.
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AN UNMATCHED UPDATE Asked to share the details of a Morrow & Morrow renovation that felt true to the brand’s beliefs and services, Nadine points to a recent finish: “We just completed a renovation for a talented designer and repeat customer who was raised in historic English countryside homes. The end result was an unexpected mix of antique salvaged materials imported from England, modern lines, threadbare antiques, industrial doors and windows in surprising places, and everyday family treasures. It is a colorful home full of brave design and possibly one of the best examples of mixing and matching done right. Putting it all together was an absolute joy.”
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In a market like Los Angeles, where land is increasingly scarce, but desirability only increases year over year, the art of renovation is more than alive and well. It’s a whole industry in and of itself, and Morrow & Morrow has become a name intertwined with the concept. With a philosophy of transparency and integrity, and a joy for their trade, president Nadine Morrow and team bring dreams to life with quality and detail. The multigenerational family business specializes in working closely with renowned architects and interior designers to build out reinvented homes. Its success has been so abundant that the name Morrow & Morrow has become synonymous with stunning (and resale value rich) remodels. So, what do these illustrious experts offer up as their best advice for homeowners? Nadine has a straightforward reply: “Pay for the best architects and designers, and move out before work begins.”
“We love incorporating original elements to make a home look like it evolved over time.”
What is the City of Angels obsessed with? Nadine sheds some light … •B igger doors and windows that open far more than in the past • Health and wellness or retreat areas •E xterior heaters and more useful outdoor living spaces • I mpressive wine cellars (in the basement when possible) • Better home offices with next-level connectivity for ambulatory working (no losing signal between rooms) mall rooms that offer major •S functional perks, like poolside bathrooms, mudrooms, animal care areas and expansive laundry rooms
Top La Cantina doors pocket into each wall, opening this stunning living space up to the outdoors. Inside, Walker Zanger leathered quartz on the hearth, oak ceilings and glass doors into a wine room impress. Left This foyer’s floors are reclaimed Petit Granite from Exquisite Surfaces and the now-painted front doors feature pieces from Rocky Mountain Hardware. Interior Design by Maryl Georgi Design. Photography Anthony Barcelo
HOMEBUILDING REFINED. Top In this living room, the original Emperador Dark marble fireplace was honed and 10-foot Jeld-Wen doors were added. Oak floors and wallpaper from Farrow & Ball provided the perfect canvas. Left French doors and custom iron railings are complemented by exquisite cabinetry and countertops, plus lighting by Alison Berger for Holly Hunt and Tom Dixon. Right Newly painted in Ralph Lauren’s Black Dose, this kitchen’s original cabinetry is vibrant once more. A custom station for coffee and tea is backed by an antique mirror. Interior Design by Maryl Georgi Design
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A lushly landscaped property in Manhattan Beach blurs the line between indoors and out, yielding a private escape. W R I T T E N BY K E L LY V E N C I L L S A N C H E Z P H O T O G R A P H Y BY A A R O N L E I T Z
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The entry bridge to a Manhattan Beach residence by architect Grant C. Kirkpatrick leads visitors over a koi pond and into the skylit foyer, where a ficus grows beside a graceful wood-and-steel staircase. The rough-hewn Anamosa limestone that clads the exterior walls transitions to a honed finish inside.
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t first glance, a Manhattan Beach residence by architect Grant C. Kirkpatrick appears to be all straight lines and right angles. And then you reach the foyer. There, a curving steel-and-wood stair sweeps around a ficus tree as if reaching to the skylight above. It’s a detail that’s both unexpected and wholly in keeping with his firm’s approach to residential design. “The house is very orthogonal, but, as with a lot of our homes, we’ve introduced a sinuous touch,” he explains. “Here, we wanted the most natural way to come up and around the tree. It’s these contrasts and juxtapositions that make these projects exciting.” The property gave Kirkpatrick—working with a team that included associates Meghan Beckmann and Todd Paolillo and landscape architect Michael McGowan, along with general contractor Shawn Nelson—the chance to revisit a house he’d worked on previously. When their client originally purchased the lot, his firm undertook a remodel of the existing home. When he acquired a neighboring property some years later, they had the opportunity to consider the site anew, and that meant starting with a clean slate. In keeping with the scale of the neighborhood, Kirkpatrick and his colleagues laid out the house, the guesthouse/office and the pool house as a kind of village across the L-shaped site so that moving from place to place is a journey all its own, through gardens, along pathways and beside water features. Notes McGowan, “We were creating a series of garden rooms, and we used different mechanisms to orient your view, whether that’s to the landscape immediately in front of you, the architecture or to the ocean and the Palos Verdes Peninsula.” The client had requested a soothing, Zen-like setting, and the team obliged with a property that feels like a retreat as soon as you turn into the driveway. Once inside the entrance courtyard, a finished stone walkway floats above a pond filled with koi. To one side is a full-length green wall, and to the other is a sunken seating area and fire
pit surrounded by water. Off the living room, an outdoor seating area hovers above a rectangular spa, and beyond that, an infinity pool extends toward the ocean just before the property drops down to the guesthouse and office. “Everything, from that green wall to the tree inside, was an effort to intertwine nature both around and inside the home,” says Kirkpatrick. “We wanted to blur the transition from outside to inside and inside to outside at every opportunity.” Interior designer Terry Hunziker brought his own sense of calm to the interiors, where the rough-hewn Anamosa limestone on the exterior has been honed to a silken finish. Taking his cues from the architecture as well as the landscape, he created a neutral palette for both the hard and soft materials, which range from a luxurious mohair and textured linens to marble, Brazilian quartzite, walnut and blackened steel. “It’s a very moody, contemplative house,” he says. “Everything was done in beautiful, natural colors.” Hunziker brought a dramatic contrast to the second-floor main bedroom, which opens to a terrace that faces west. “One part of the room is very light and airy and open,” the interior designer explains, “but the bed is set into a dark, yacht-like alcove.” The library, which displays the owner’s collection of African masks, is a quiet space with concrete walls and a ceiling that seems to float above the clerestory windows. “It’s like a pavilion in the garden,” says Kirkpatrick. “It’s not a large space, but it’s a special one. There’s a balance between intimacy and connection to the outdoors.” The same could be said for the property as a whole. Though it’s set in the middle of Manhattan Beach, it feels as if it’s a million miles from anywhere. And while the house can easily accommodate large gatherings, the rooms are just as comfortable for one. “There’s a transformation when you drive up to the property, and you step through that gate and onto the bridge over the water,” Kirkpatrick says. “We used architecture, nature and materials as a way to transform your mindset as you come from a busier, more frenetic place to a place of calm and repose.”
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Interior designer Terry Hunziker oversaw the interiors, making sure the material and color palettes harmonized with the architecture. In the step-down living room off the dining area, he paired a cast glass-and-metal coffee table with A. Rudin sofas upholstered in a Carleton V Ltd. fabric. The shagreen-and-bronze lamps by Alexander Lamont lend a textural note. At right is a work by Norman Bluhm.
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Above: Hunziker furnished a seating area in the main bedroom with a pair of Donghia chairs and an ottoman all in a Sahco fabric, a round table by Hudson Furniture and a custom carpet from Turabi Rug Gallery in Seattle. Through the Fleetwood Windows & Doors slider, a terrace showcases views to the Pacific. The swivel chair and ottoman are by Sutherland. Opposite: A pergola just off the living room, situated within the koi pond by the entry, includes custom seating covered in Perennials fabrics and a fire feature. “It instantly sets the mood,” says Kirkpatrick, who worked with associates Meghan Beckmann and Todd Paolillo on the project.
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For seating at the pool house bar, Hunziker chose Altura furniture. Just outside is an expansive deck anchored by outdoor furniture by Sutherland. Landscape architect Michael McGowan worked with fellow landscape architect Robert E. Truskowski—who has an eponymous firm—on the property’s major specimen trees.
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Above: Hunziker conceived the powder room as a dramatic and moody space. An Axor Citterio faucet is set within the vanity. The Fizz pendants are by ET2. Left: The guest bedroom’s serene, neutral palette serves as a foil to the lush view outside. Grounding the space is a Tai Ping carpet. Loro Piana linens dress the bed upholstered in Spinneybeck leather. Glant fabric covers the Holly Hunt chair, while a Stark fabric is on the sofa.
Natural Wonder Be they small floral studies or expansive urban murals, an L.A. artist’s paintings take root in her garden. 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 BY A M Y D I C K E R S O N
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Los Angeles artist Kim West stands before a painting of a Matilija poppy (opposite), a “warm-up,” she says, for a major mural, which will include some areas with massively rendered gestural iterations of the flower. On another wall hangs a series of floral paintings (below) that began as a response to the events of the past year.
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days of lockdown with her husband and two children. “As stay-at-home orders persisted, my focus adjusted compulsively to micro-noticing as I began to paint studies of all the things in the garden— blooms, bees and birds.” She dubbed the “loose and quick” paintings “adjacents” (so-called because they were being made on the walls next to her primary pieces), but as “political angst layered into anxiety,” she continues, those “adjacents” became central to her studio work last year, ultimately developing into an ongoing series called “Necessary Adjacents.” With larger projects on hold, West also started painting watercolor studies that inspired her #&HowDoYouCope online fundraiser, in which she sold the studies by donation to charity. Larger commissions come from private clients, and her murals, such as those done for the likes of Google and the L.A. outpost of gallery Hauser & Wirth, have become ever more in demand.
She is concurrently working on a Southern California wetlands project and a more than 1,000-linear-foot installation in Northern California—a mural she’s told will be visible from space. Regardless of a painting’s size, her process remains the same. “My work is research-based, whether that’s an investigation into a site’s flora and fauna, geography, cultural and land-use histories, or a sifting through personal memories, recalled conversations, love, grief, and loss, or old photos,” she explains. “Eventually, ideas for compositions take shape,” she adds, noting her interest in the play of translucence and opacity. “Inviting, expressive and generously applied color— often Technicolor-bright and optimistic— is a through-line in my work.” And with the generosity for which gardeners are known, she says, “I want to offer a place of joy and light, to give space to wonder and daydream.”
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Links to the past imbue an interior designer’s newly constructed La Jolla home with a sense of history. W R I T T E N BY K E L LY P H I L L I P S B A DA L | P H O T O G R A P H Y BY K A R Y N M I L L E T
Architecture: Paige Koopman, Cabrillo Architecture Interior Design: Andrea May, Andrea May Hunter Gatherer Home Builder: David Duncan, Tony Parker General Builders Inc. Landscape Architecture: Gary McCook, Brown Thumb Landscape Construction
Throughout, interior designer Andrea May furnished her La Jolla home with pieces that hold special meaning, such as the Brown Jordan dining table on the terrace—a housewarming gift from her parents when she and her husband, Ira Feinswog, bought their first house. The dining chairs and the loungers next to the pool—by Mission Pools—are by Sutherland.
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f the walls in Andrea May’s La Jolla home could talk, they’d spin tales for hours. And not because they’ve witnessed generations of lives—they’re newly built, so they haven’t—but because everything within them is interwoven with stories rooted in the interior designer’s family lore. Take the ship chandelier in the family room. It wasn’t nabbed from a showroom floor, nor was it a quirky antique store find. Instead, it’s the former centerpiece of the bar at a San Diego harbor eatery where May’s family used to celebrate birthdays— pulled out of storage and sold to her after the restaurant’s interiors received a contemporary makeover. Then there’s her collection of classic Baker furniture, beloved because her mother and grandmother held the company in such high esteem that she was determined to restore and reuse even outdated pieces. She has an antique drum table purchased by her grandparents as newlyweds that included the original sale slip. Even the walls, ceilings and floors, shiny-new as they are, serve to chronicle her decades-long friendship with architect Paige Koopman. So perhaps it’s unsurprising that May sees herself as not just an interior designer but a storyteller. It’s an idea at the heart of her firm’s “slow luxe design” philosophy, which specializes in helping clients curate and blend their personal treasures with inheritable objects. She’s sentimental yet curatorial—and her own best client, she jokes. “When rooms tell stories, when spaces are conversational, when they convey the personalities of the people that live there, that’s where the authenticity lies,” she says. While many of the pieces in the home speak to May’s deep connection with the past, building this home was about creating a bridge to the future. The La Jolla property that she and her husband, Ira Feinswog, own is a double lot where she envisioned two houses forming a compound for her three adult children and their partners and kids. “I imagined one would be our home, the other a breezy beach house, and in my whole Pollyanna view of the future, there will be 30 grandkids running back and forth someday,” she says with a laugh. Building both homes entailed about four years of construction work, with May and Koopman—an architect formerly based in La Jolla who now resides in New Zealand—collaborating in bursts during the
latter’s frequent return visits. Thanks to the dozens of projects the two had worked on throughout their 20-plus-year friendship, May’s dream of fitting a modern Greek Revival-style home (inspired by the historic Southern mansions of Charleston, Savannah and New Orleans) into a steep hillside proved a feasible challenge, finessed by project manager David Duncan. “Flow and a strong indoor-outdoor connection were musts, so to achieve both we ended up creating three separate levels with each opening onto the slope in different directions,” says Koopman, who paired the style’s trademark white columns and “temple” façade with modern steel windows and doors that overlook gardens by landscape contractor Gary McCook. Koopman’s first-hand knowledge of how May’s family lives informed the layout and spatial choices, right down to scaling spaces to accommodate a collection of existing furniture. Ceilings, too, received special attention. “Paige and I feel like people always ignore that fifth wall, so here the ceilings really define the spaces,” says May. “The main living area could have been one continuous ceiling plane, yet the ‘living room’ is zoned by a coffered portion, and the family room portion sits beneath one that’s trayed and coved.” With so many antiques and heirlooms moving with her, the interior designer concentrated on tying everything together. With herself as an indulgent client, she wasn’t afraid to take risks. For instance, painting the living room’s trim and paneling with Farrow & Ball’s Light Blue and Studio Green shades resulted in a serene palette she adores, but it’s one May doubts her clients might be inclined to pick. Her pink-and-floral-filled bedroom is undeniably feminine, recalling a touch of the style she observed as a design-obsessed young girl visiting family friends’ homes in Dallas and Houston. And her wallcoverings run the gamut from an immersive rain forest-like mural in the entry to classic chintz and chinoiserie patterns—even a customcommissioned print of her dog, Monty, in the study. In short, May’s style might best be described as a twist on traditional that naturally leans a bit “granny chic” or even “grandmillennial,” to use the latest design term du jour. It’s a look that fits neatly with the home’s underlying Grecian- and Southern-inspired grandeur. “It has one foot in the past and one foot in the present,” May says. “It’s comfortable, warm and welcoming—that’s what is really important.”
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In the living room, May arranged the Verellen sofas and swivel chairs, a Baker ottoman reupholstered in a Schumacher pattern, and a Theodore Alexander coffee table beneath a ship chandelier sourced from a beloved local restaurant. A Stark carpet grounds the space.
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Above: A built-in wet bar, in Sherwin Williams’ Tricorn Black, with hardware by Water Street Brass from The Bath & Kitchen Showplace, encourages socialization and relaxation in the study. “It’s everyone’s favorite room,” says May. “We all hang out here, reading, watching TV, doing meetings on Zoom and chatting.” Left: The custom Abnormals Anonymous wallpaper on the study’s walls—done as a surprise for May’s husband—features their dog, Monty. The interior designer commissioned the live-edge walnut coffee table from a friend’s father; the vintage Eames chair belonged to her late father. For additional seating, there is a Verellen sofa and a Thayer Coggin chair.
“The house is comfortable and warm and welcoming—that’s what is really important.” – A N D R E A M AY
Above: May hung a fixture by The Urban Electric Co. from her previous home in her current kitchen’s nook above an existing Roche Bobois table. She also hung two new pendants from the company above the island topped with stone from Tutto Marmo. The counter chairs are by Charleston Forge. Opposite: “It’s hard to imagine how many meals, conversations with family and friends, and laughs we’ve had at this big round table over the years,” May says of the Baker table in the dining room. Shedding light from above is a fixture by The Urban Electric Co. The white oak underfoot is by Woodchuck Flooring.
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“In her former life, she was a very serious white Belgian linen sofa with a tufted back. She wanted to have more fun,” May says of the sofa, now updated in a Schumacher floral that stands at the foot of the Century bed in the main bedroom. An armchair received a similar update. Her grandparents purchased the Baker drum table as newlyweds in Atlanta.
Above, left: May tempered the guest bathroom’s more traditional elements, such as the Ann Sacks mosaic tile floor, with more playful details, like the Ferrick Mason wallpaper—reflected in the mirror by Amuneal— and the hand sconces by The Urban Electric Co. The sink and faucet are by Kallista. Above, right: “I love any space that has one foot in the past and one in the present, and I think that’s what this powder room is,” says May. There, she mixed an antique mirror—a gift from her mother—with a pair of sconces by The Urban Electric Co., a Stone Forest vanity sink and faucet and a floral Schumacher wallcovering.
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Using irresistible layers of texture and color, a designer grounds a contemporary aerie high in the Hollywood Hills.
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Interior Design: Jeff Andrews, Jeff Andrews Design
The kitchen of a residence perched in the Hollywood Hills seems to flow directly to a reflecting pool, thanks to a generous retractable glass wall. Architect Paul McClean repeated materials inside and out to underscore a fluid transition. The concrete side tables from Teak Warehouse read as sculpture, as does a palm from The Tropics.
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f there’s one thing Jeff Andrews has learned during his years designing residences by and for boldface names, it’s that every interior, no matter how glamorous, has to feel like home. That careful balance between drama and reallife was just what a prominent New Yorkbased physician hoped to achieve when he purchased this Doheny Estates home, which he envisioned as a West Coast retreat. The two-level contemporary house had all the clean lines and grand gestures one would expect from its acclaimed architect, Paul McClean of McClean Design. But as stunning as its glass- and marble-walled spaces were, it left the new owner wishing for a bit more warmth—which Andrews was poised to provide. “I loved the drama of the architecture,” the designer recalls of his first visit to the home, built by Craig R. Williams Construction. “I loved the amount of natural light that was in every room. It was a really good blank slate to infuse some life into, and I was anxious to get my hands on it and figure out how to make it a more livable space.” Working with very few instructions from his client, Andrews set his design direction—“earthy, warm, modern glamour,” he calls it—which guided his search for shapes, textures and colors that would complement the home’s cool palette of stone, oak and glass. “I wanted the furniture to be very architectural and artistic in its own right, but also comfortable,” he says of pieces that range from a hand-carved wood bench in the entry to a set of sculptural, gold-footed dining chairs. There are also a number of Andrews’ own designs here: upholstered pieces from his collection for A. Rudin and a striking wallcovering with a pattern inspired by vintage ceramic textures and a color he describes as “poison.” Says Andrews of the hue, “It’s not quite mossy green, not quite yellow, not quite gold. It’s an in-between thing that you almost think you’re not going to like, but then you do. It’s a statement.” And a statement, Andrews adds, is just what this house required. “Sometimes I take the bold pattern, and it’s just on a pillow, and sometimes I go for it and put it everywhere—which works in
this case because the walls are not walls, they’re windows. The house needed pattern and texture and color and layers to offset the fact that it’s so very open and expansive. You needed something to give you a little bit of a design hug.” The eye-catching wallcovering—prominently placed in the stairwell and family room—drives a natural yet fresh palette that flows seamlessly throughout the main level’s open floor plan, from the living room’s patchwork hair-on-hide rug to the family room’s chevron-patterned sectional to a scattering of locally made ceramic accents. “There are a lot of ceramics in here because I’m obsessed with what they bring to a room,” Andrews says. “I love the textures and glazes and human touch, which I think adds a layer of intensity to any interior.” Nowhere is this more evident than in the kitchen, where Andrews warmed up expanses of stone countertops and lacquered cabinetry with a custom, multi-pendant light fixture composed of handmade stoneware forms, which drapes over both islands. “It’s beautiful, quiet and sculptural,” he says. He achieved a similar effect in the adjacent dining area, where rock crystals attached to a linear, illuminated rod appear to float in the air. “I love things that feel organic but that are also, in an interesting way, modern.” The designer further explored that juxtaposition in the main bedroom, balancing the clean lines of contemporary furnishings and floor-to-ceiling operable glass walls with soft, painterly details in soothing hues: a wallcovering patterned with watercolor brushstrokes, a fabric that evokes marbleized paper, and an abstract painting that captures the colors and curved banding of agates. In the en suite bathroom, wood ceilings, oak cabinetry and a few oversize ceramic vessels provide just enough texture to offset the glamour of book-matched marble floors and mirrored walls. “It was all about striking a balance between creating warmth and comfort while honoring the modern architecture,” Andrews says of his design, which relies on subtleties to achieve both its livability and its drama. “It’s the kind of house where the longer you linger, the more you notice.”
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The home’s open floor plan presented designer Jeff Andrews with a challenge: Create interest in each space without overwhelming the eye. For the dining area, his solution was a set of Natasha Baradaran chairs from Jean de Merry in a Sahco fabric. The open backs offer glimpses of the Julian Chichester table base, which the designer paired with a custom wood top. The linear quartz-crystal pendant is by Christopher Boots.
“ I T WA S A L L A B O U T STRIKING THE BALANCE BETWEEN C R E AT I N G WA R M T H AND COMFORT WHILE HONORING THE MODERN A R C H I T E C T U R E .” –J E F F A N D R E W S
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Above: A skylight illuminates the corridor leading to the main suite, casting shadows on the stairwell’s wallcovering from Andrews’ Re-Glazed collection for Astek. Called Chiseled, the pattern was inspired by vintage ceramics. The sculptural Caste Design bench is from Holly Hunt. Left: Andrews warmed up the kitchen with a more organic moment—a custom light fixture comprising multiple stoneware pendants by Heather Levine Ceramics. He accented one of the twin islands with a custom wood extension; the woven-leather counter seating is by Thomas Hayes Studio.
Above: Reflected in the mirrored wall of the main bathroom is a Tom Faulkner console table from Jean de Merry displaying a collection of stoneware vessels by Heather Rosenman Ceramics sourced through Lawson-Fenning. The vanity chair is part of Andrews’ collection for A. Rudin. Right: Andrews chose a Nobilis wallcovering to anchor the main bedroom. Hanging above the custom LawsonFenning bed—upholstered in Sahco fabric and dressed with E. Braun & Co. linens—is a Chase Langford painting from John Wolf. The nightstands and Victoria Morris Pottery lamps are also from Lawson-Fenning. The designer flanked an Arteriors coffee table with a pair of chairs from his collection for A. Rudin.
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