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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 Luxe gets personal with three A-list talents on their design starts and what’s energizing them now.
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CHANGE MAKERS Ethical production and artisan communities are the cornerstone to these growing luxury decor brands.
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R O U N DTA B L E Pros weigh in on the spaces that ignited their passion for interiors and architecture.
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M AT E R I A L Brimming with inspiration, four arbiters of style share their playful mood boards.
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TREND Decorative surfaces from bygone eras continue to intrigue today.
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SPOTLIGHT Classically celebrated furnishings shine through a modern lens.
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K I TC H E N + B AT H Thomas O’Brien’s own curated kitchen makes for a very special space.
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THE REPORT Soulful and stalwart, the new historical home is a balm for the times.
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ART DECO REVIVAL “We’re noticing some of the latest and greatest pieces are trending with an Art Deco flair, and we’re loving every second of it. It’s not yet mainstream, and that’s the best part. We definitely see it becoming the new midcentury modern, incorporating curvilinear and geometric shapes with a blend of metals—the perfect recipe for bringing back this treasured design style.”
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At once cozy and sophisticated, a Miami Beach apartment channels the atmosphere of a chic hotel.
Leaving their Mediterraneanstyle decor behind, empty nesters embrace modern themes for their new Ocean Ridge address.
The musings of a Miami Beach artist are ambiguously scribbled in her vibrant paintings, subtly revealing pieces of her life.
A family’s go-to designer outfits their Coral Gables residence with interiors that are contemporary yet warm.
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Fifteen & Fab! WOW! It’s been 15 years since we launched with one magazine in Colorado. The past decade and a half, we have grown into the largest design network in the country, with 14 regional editions. I am incredibly proud to lead a brand that champions local design on such a grand scale. To celebrate our birthday, Luxe Interiors + Design is looking boldly toward the future. We have a new logo, and a fresh updated look. While we evolve, our tenets remain: Home is your greatest luxury. Good design lives around your corner. Design professionals are invaluable. The built environment is the foundation. We believe there is power in diversity and authenticity. Finally, and most importantly, design is life-enhancing. A heartfelt thank you to our team (past and present), to our beloved design community, to our advertising partners and to our valued reader. With love and optimism for the days and years ahead.
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From envisaging luxury waterfront private residences on Hibiscus and Palm Islands to shaping Miami’s skyline with projects like the American Airlines Arena, Reinaldo Borges boasts a diverse portfolio in South Florida and the Middle East. His firm, Borges Architects + Associates, is currently celebrating 20 years, its design philosophy driven by tropical modern architecture and a passion for sustainability. Borges often glides over South Florida in an ultralight seaplane, seeking inspiration. borgesarchitects.com
How has the threat of sea-level rise affected what clients are looking for? South Florida is blessed with great exposure to water and that drives a lot of the real estate valuation in our community. At the same time, we are challenged by a future with lots more water. We are designing several waterfront luxury homes with innovative climate-ready strategies to ensure they have resiliency to storms and sea-level rise. It’s a passion of ours to think through the future and design smarter, long-lasting projects.
What are you working on? We’re starting on a new Istanbul-based restaurant-lounge concept on the water in Miami, finalizing the Celino Hotel on Ocean Drive, and creating a deliveryonly kitchen concept, an important service now with COVID-19. Plus, in Fort Lauderdale, a senior housing high-rise we designed will be the first of its kind in South Florida.
Looking ahead, share your predictions for 2021. Integrated wellness concepts with sustainability and resiliency design will be big. From trends on how we drain our cities and waterways to reducing our energy footprint, it’s all part of the new normal for architects, planners and those involved with the city and its infrastructure.
If your floors could use a spiritual awakening, ground them with a new rug from Miami brand Art + Loom and Hinojosa Design Studio. The duo has collaborated on four hand-knotted designs stirred by natural elements and Japanese minimalism, each paired with corresponding healing crystals and an associated zodiac sign, which are presented to the client. “We wanted to bring design back to the power of creating a meaningful environment with a higher power than just a color palette,” says Art + Loom founder Samantha Gallacher, of partnering with interior designer Sabrina Maclean, who’s known for incorporating spiritual elements into her projects. Designs include the Sako, resembling an abstract Zen garden made of sand and paired with clear quartz, and the Kami, inspired by translucent rice papers and paired with a green malachite stone. artandloom.com; hinojosadesign.com
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Nathalie Cadet-James of Luxe Fête Event Planning and Design Studio, who’s masterminded events for the likes of Hillary Clinton and Gucci, knows that an attention-grabbing table design sets the stage for everything from social soirees to intimate dinner parties. “I create a setting as if I’m telling a story,” she reveals. “Don’t be afraid to inject your personality. Just as you express your personal taste with decor in the home, do the same with your table.” Here’s what the stylish impresario is topping tables with this season. luxefete.com
“You want to invest in timeless tableware pieces and have the opportunity to pass quality objects from generation to generation. Hermès Maison always nails it, and this serving platter from their tropical-inspired Passifolia collection is perfect any time of the year.” hermes.com “This Prestige Gala Bleu Vase inspired by an iconic Versace print will be the star centerpiece of a table. With or without flowers, it makes an impact thanks to its lavish accents and the elegant blue tone will never go out of style.” simonashome.com
“Animal motifs are hot for the holidays, so bring out the wild side with this tall Bird Talon Candleholder hand-cast in solid brass.” jonathanadler.com
“Everyone needs a set of classic white plates so the food can be seen and appreciated. The Ikarus Medaillon Meandre D’or Plates with the head of Medusa in biscuit porcelain and bands of gold add a glamorous touch without competing with the meal you’re serving.” simonashome.com
POINT OF VIEW Camilla Webster
Based in Palm Beach, Camilla Webster spent much of her career as a respected journalist for 60 Minutes and Forbes before turning her attention to the visual arts. Today, the author, TED speaker and lecturer focuses on her contemporary art, continuing to tell stories with each painting. camillawebsterart.com; theartaltruist.com What prompted the shift to art? When my mother was dying it was time to be with her. Art was a passion she drove alongside me as a child. I have a master’s degree in art history. Then a TED Talk helped launch my career.
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Something lovingly old, something whimsically new is the theme behind a collection of redesigned guest rooms at The Brazilian Court in Palm Beach. While they still embrace traditional dark wood floors and crown molding, Lauren Hastings of LSI Designs installed lush green velvet headboards and sofas, and added splashes of lavender. The standout feature: dreamy wisteria-upholstered wall panels. “In early design development we were pulling color inspirations that are strong enough to carry the weight of the room but that are also tranquil and contemporary,” explains Hastings. “Wisteria, with its varying tones of lavenders, blues, greens and yellows, was a perfect fit.” Artist Austin Kerr created the artwork, and Frameworks printed the image on silk-like fabric. Renovations will continue, with special touches like custom art using Pierre Frey patterns and one-of-a-kind pieces from Keller Palm Beach. thebraziliancourt.com
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How has the art world been affected by the pandemic? In spring, we witnessed every museum, institution and gallery close with the shutdown. I transitioned my entire business online and developed a 3D virtual tour program for all my exhibits. I also launched an organization called The Art Altruist that creates experiences to sustain artists and the art world, from crisis to recovery. Collectors are invited to purchase original works on our site inspired by the holiday season during a special event in early December.
SETTING THE SCENE PHOTOS: PORTRAIT, OZZY GARCIA; HERMES PASSIFOLIA PLATTER, COURTESY HERMES; PRESTIGE GALA VASE AND MEDAILLON PLATE, COURTESY SIMONAS HOME; CANDLEHOLDER, COURTESY JONATHAN ADLER. POINT OF VIEW PHOTOS: REESE BLANKE. THEN & NOW PHOTO: COURTESY THE BRAZILIAN COURT.
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I’ve refreshed our tabletop by mixing William Yeoward glassware with my favorite Medard de Noblat Ikebana plates and natural wood-handled silverware.
Creating art with different media is relaxing and cathartic. It doesn't have to be a masterpiece. Just the experience activates my creative brain to other ideas.
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I would love to install de Gournay’s Flamingos on Sepia scenic wallpaper in my entrance hall. Our home is a casual bungalow with a pale pink stucco exterior and cedar shake roof, so entering to that wallpaper would be unexpected.
Wallpaper is such an affordable luxury option. It instantly elevates a wall, ceiling or an entire room. I love Arte International’s Sumatra pattern from the Expedition collection.
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The most nurturing spaces are filled with a mix of high and low. My go-to sources are Soane Britain, Quadrille fabrics and Fibreworks.
Lately, I’m really into warm grays, natural fibers and burnt orange and desert rose tones. –IVONNE RONDEROS
A really great built-in or bookshelf packed with works and a few art pieces adds instant luxury and color—it signals education, curiosity and leisure time.
Barstools have become a real staple in our lives now as we try to maintain some semblance of normalcy. I love the barstools we have at Leah Muller Interiors, as well as Palecek and David Francis Furniture. –LEAH MULLER
Shades of blue, coral, earth tones, sand and soft, buttery yellows bring about a sense of calm while uplifting the spirit. I especially love PPG Paints’ Everlasting and Blonde Beauty. –GIL WALSH
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Cozy and colorful kitchens are in. Add personality and charm with materials like wood, fabrics, bright colors, great lighting fixtures and different stone tops. –ANIL KAKAR
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When we need comfort, I turn to nature. The greens of a garden are a must. –BEA PILA
Art speaks to each person individually—it can feel one way to one person and entirely different to another. To own a piece of art is a matter of choice and a luxury.
You can always buy a new piece of furniture, but without millwork or a beautiful architectural staircase, for example, a home is not as warm; it lacks soul.
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Stroll through the Japanese Gardens at the Morikami Museum in Delray Beach. Experiencing the bamboo and Bonsai gardens opens the mind, and the creativity flows.
I do two things for inspiration: I read design and travel books, and tune into the MasterClass series. I especially enjoy the Kelly Wearstler lessons.
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Toasting our 15th anniversary, Luxe celebrates the power and influence of feel-good design.
THREE LUMINARIES CONTEMPLATE DESIGN. AS TOLD TO MICHELLE BRUNNER
Bunny Williams in the sample library at her Manhattan office.
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My memories of growing up in Charlottesville, Virginia, were of constant company. I lived out in the country, and everyone—my great aunt, godmother, parents—went to each other’s houses. Having a dinner party or a cocktail buffet was a regular occurrence. There were libraries stacked with books and dogs constantly running in and out. It instilled in me the belief that houses should be welcoming, but not so precious that someone might feel uncomfortable. I’ve often said that starting a project is like embarking on a new romance—that feeling of seeing someone across the room at a dinner party and your heart races. I fantasize about the house, imagining what it’s going to look and feel like finished. Like all affairs, there are the highs and lows, the traumas and dramas. There are exhilarating moments when you go shopping and find the perfect piece. Then there are the times when you’re dealing with budget constraints or something goes wrong. When I finish a house, I get incredibly sad. It’s time to move on to the next affair, but it’s hard because that project lived in my head for so long. Working for Sister Parish and Albert Hadley taught me so much. I was just 24 years old, when I was lucky enough to experience the taxi-cab yellow drawing room they did for William Paley’s apartment. It had beautiful French furniture, a Coromandel screen and paintings by Van Gogh and Gauguin, yet the room was so comfortable. It was a perfect juxtaposition of grand and simple. I’ll never forget that space. Interestingly enough, people tend to think that I mostly do chintz rooms, but I believe one of the most beautiful things is to have a very severe background with an incredible piece of 18th-century furniture and a modern painting. No matter the style, it’s got to be comfortable, and that’s especially important now. Eight people should be able to sit in a group and talk to each other with a place to rest their drink. Coming out of this period, people will either want cozier houses filled with furniture and objects, or they’ll be compelled to edit and simplify. Everybody wants an easy answer, but there’s never been just one way in design.
photo: lesley unruh.
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Bunny Williams
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This past year taught us that design isn’t just a pretty picture; it’s a vital component of our lives. We all like to believe that our homes matter. Certainly, I do—after all, I have a business based around that idea. But the importance of the spaces that we live in was magnified during the pandemic. When we look at gatherings that are more intimate, it makes experiences more valued and important. Though I’ve been sheltering in Provincetown, Massachusetts, I generally think of San Francisco as my home. There’s a common thread that draws outsiders and nonconformists there, whether it’s artsy bohemians or the tech folks; it’s a community that relishes quirkiness and eccentricity. You get the feeling that even the blue bloods in San Francisco have some wonderful tawdry tale in their past! It’s the kind of place where a leather daddy, a drag queen, a tech gazillionaire and a doyenne with a neck full of diamonds can all sit at the same table. It’s part of what drew me there, and what adds a sense of otherness or fearlessness to our work. When I was younger, I was desperate and excited to learn about design. Growing up in Virginia, I recall the impression family trips to Monticello or The Greenbrier had on me. As I got older, I became interested in designers who built totally immersive environments. The first time I went to Hotel Costes in Paris I was enthralled by Jacques Garcia’s ability to create transportive spaces. Similarly, Tony Duquette and Renzo Mongiardino had this gift for crafting rooms in an incredibly theatrical way. For us, every project starts with a story. There’s literally a written script for every job we do. The story provides a guidepost so we don’t lose sight of what we’re trying to achieve. Not every project comes with a rich narrative, but sometimes you get lucky, which happened with our revamp of the Cloud Club, (the legendary lunch spot in the Chrysler Building). It’s one of the most iconic buildings in the world. We want to honor the building’s past as well as the optimism of its era. That’s what’s so special about working on this building at this particular moment. I think we all want to feel optimistic about something right now.
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Ken Fulk on a balcony at the Saint Joseph’s Arts Society in San Francisco.
L I G H T C R E A T E S shadow. S H A D O W re veals light . The Kintsu Bath Collection TM
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Growing up in Palm Beach was a unique experience because it was all folly and fantasy. Every aspect of my childhood home was magical. I grew up in a turreted-shingled church in the middle of a garden filled with orange blossoms and bougainvillea. It’s a place where you can paint vines up over your walls and ceiling. It’s personality-forward decorating. That love of theatrical design, the integration of indoor/outdoor spaces and a laid-back approach to entertaining carry through my designs, no matter where I’m working. Though I hadn’t planned on becoming a designer, I didn’t know how to not make design a priority. Deep down I just really like to find things and shine a light on them in a way that shows their potential. To illustrate, I’m not a morning person—there’s very little you could do to get me to wake up before 8:30 a.m. But if a friend said, I’ll give you $300 to go to the flea market to buy things for my house, I would be up at 5 a.m. shivering in the rain with a sense of anticipation that rivals Christmas morning. I get this feeling when I walk into an antique store or turn down an aisle at a flea market. I think we’re all led to things by our joy and if we’re lucky that can be our career. When I look back, the buildings could burn down and the houses could be sold, but what matters is the people I’ve come to love or be changed by. It’s funny—you think your career is about what you do, but it’s mostly about who you do it with. An unforeseen and often uncelebrated highlight is that I get to work with my mother (interior designer Mimi McMakin). She’s the designer I’ve learned the most from, and it’s not just what she’s taught me professionally per se, but also the constantly evolving, beautiful home she provided for us. The past year has given us all a chance to reconsider our priorities and what makes our homes distinctly ours. The pandemic, the stopping of work, having been stuck in our houses—it’s made things that matter mean much more. Personally, it has made me more focused on antiques, vintage items and things that have history. It’s beauty with deeper roots, meaning and authenticity.
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Celerie Kemble in her New York City apartment.
FOR A NEW WAVE OF HOME DECOR BRANDS, GOOD BUSINESS AND SOCIAL CONSCIOUS GO HAND IN HAND. W R I T T E N BY G R AC E B E U L E Y H U N T
“Consumers are becoming more discerning about investing in brands with purpose,” says Jodie Fried, co-founder of Armadillo. Of the brand’s artisan and weaver community (shown here), she adds, “We consider them extended family.”
Being confined to our spaces like never before has shed light on every facet of our homes: the look, the function, the comforts— and with renewed potency, the intentions behind the items we live with. While consumer activism gained fresh credence in 2020, a rising tide of young design brands have been defining a new model of ethical production at scale for years. Unable to find fine, handmade rugs that aligned with their value set, Jodie Fried and Sally Pottharst founded Armadillo with community enrichment and fairtrade practices as key DNA pillars. Not a decade into business, the duo established The Armadillo Foundation, which supports free medical clinics and funds an elementary school in their weaver village in India. “We have a team on the ground and our artisans know that if they have a
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financial or medical need, they can come to us,” says Fried. For Los Angeles-based Block Shop, kinship was a similarly integral principal. Helmed by sisters Hopie and Lily Stockman, the cult favorite design studio was born on relationships Lily had developed with a family of next-generation block printers while studying overseas. Recognizing kindred spirits in these artistic entrepreneurs, the sisters hatched plans for a graphic block print brand whose success champions wages two to three times higher than the national average and dedicates 5% of proceeds toward health care initiatives in the Jaipur artisan community. “A familial sense of decency has always been our core ethos,” says Hopie. Like the Stockman sisters, Christina Bryant too found the spark for St. Frank,
her luxury home goods brand, while abroad. Living in rural Rwanda, Bryant became enamored with the exquisite Agaseke baskets made in her village. So spurred a business model that works with artisans in under-resourced communities to design and produce product lines. (To date, St. Frank supports jobs in more than two dozen countries.) “We showcase traditional craft as art form,” says Bryant, adding that her Oaxacan embroidered tablecloths take four women an entire month to create. “Our model is the opposite of exploitative. We make a premium product that the handiwork deserves.” As with anything shown affection, the impact is palpable. Notes Hopie, “When human care and thoughtfulness flow from creator to object, you sense that intention when you hold it in your hand.”
photo: courtesy armadillo.
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A-LISTERS RECALL THE SPACES THAT HAVE LEFT AN INDELIBLE MARK. W R I T T E N A N D P R O D U C E D BY B R I T TA N Y C H E VA L I E R M C I N T Y R E
Alexa Hampton's sitting room for the 2014 Kips Bay Decorator Show House.
“In 2014, I did the Kips Bay Decorator Show House at the famed Villard Houses. It was a Mudejar fantasy of a sitting room that was really elevated by the architecture of this NYC landmark.” –ALEXA HAMPTON, ALEXAHAMPTON.COM
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“I have a few rooms I continually fall back on for inspiration. I love Nancy Lancaster’s ‘buttah-yellah’ drawing room on London’s Avery Row and Billy Baldwin’s La Fiorentina in the south of France— both for their mastery of furniture layouts and comfortable style.” –DANIELLE ROLLINS, DANIELLEDROLLINS.COM
“ If I had to choose one building as being the most important to my work, it would be the Renaissance palazzo Villa Rotonda designed by Andrea Palladio. Studying it helped me discover the tenets and discipline of classical design and the proportional principles of Vitruvius.” –TOM STRINGER, TOMSTRINGER.COM
alexa hampton photo: jean bourbon.
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“My favorite room is the grand salon of the late designer Hubert de Givenchy in Paris. It taught me the importance of creating multiple ways to use a room, the joy of mixing wildly disparate elements together, and that a space shouldn’t appear perfect, but rather that it has effortlessly evolved over time.”
When designing the grand salon in his former residence, Château du Grand-Lucé, in France’s Loire Valley, Timothy Corrigan turned to Hubert de Givenchy as inspiration.
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–FERN SANTINI, FERNSANTINI.COM
“My first ‘pinch me’ moment was when Luxe ran my Palmolive Building project on its Chicago and National covers in 2012. It was a game changer for my confidence and gave me assurance that I was really capable of hanging with the best designers in the country.” –SUMMER THORNTON, SUMMERTHORNTONDESIGN.COM
“Last year, I designed a bedroom suite for a showhouse inspired by my mother, a breast cancer survivor, with the intent of renewal for anyone going through treatment. Colors, textures and patterns were all inspired by my heritage, and once the room was complete, I knew I had created something that would take me to the next level.” –GAIL DAVIS, GAILDAVISDESIGNSLLC.COM
The foyer of Summer Thornton’s Chicago project featured in Luxe Interiors + Design in 2012.
timothy corrigan photo: eric piasecki. summer thornton photo: nick johnson.
“Three years ago, my career changed when I was hired for the interiors of a Mayan-inspired house by Paul Lamb Architects. Not only did the clients have a love for the Mayan culture, but also a fascination with Art Deco. It was my first chance to put a collection together that embraced several centuries— everything from Biedermeier to Ruhlmann to Giacometti to now. It was scary, but oh so rewarding!”
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–KATHRYN IRELAND, KATHRYNIRELAND.COM Kathryn Ireland’s textile Breakfast nook designed collection displayed by Charlotte Lucas in her original Santa Monica home.
“Many years ago, I designed the main bedroom and bathroom for a showhouse that changed my career. At that time, I had several articles written about my love for color and pattern. While I do love both, I felt like I was being pigeonholed as “the pattern guy.” So, I designed a neutral room. It certainly helped me gain a whole new level of clientele.” –JAY JEFFERS, JAYJEFFERS.COM
“Ca’Liza, our version of Heron Bay in Nassau, was on a magazine cover and changed my career forever.” –AMANDA LINDROTH, AMANDALINDROTHDESIGN.COM Mark Sikes’s room for the 2015 Kips Bay Decorator Show House.
“ Designing the dining room for the 2015 Kips Bay Decorator Show House was a big step. It was classic and timeless but bold. The room was inspired by Marella Agnelli. It was the first time East Coasters and editors could see and experience a space by me.” –MARK D. SIKES, MARKDSIKES.COM
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Amanda Lindroth’s island getaway in Nassau, Bahamas.
kathryn ireland photo: tim beddow. mark sikes photo: amy neunsinger. amanda lindroth photo: tria giovan.
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“Since Los Angeles was void of anything resembling the British Isles in the early ’90s, I opened a tiny shop in Santa Monica. With my collection of lighting, pillows, tartan throws and other accessories flying off the shelves (all 10 of them), I realized I had arrived!”
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A breakfast nook designed by Charlotte Lucas.
–CHARLOTTE LUCAS, CHARLOTTELUCASDESIGN.COM
“Growing up in New York, I was starstruck by the magnitude and beauty of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Now, whenever I begin a project, I think of its grandeur and scale, its enclosure and how specific pieces will relate to the space and create just enough tension to make it interesting.”
“ My great-grandmother’s house in the small village of Péronne in France has the thing I find most beautiful in a building: a deep sense of being grounded, having been in one place for so long that it feels like it belongs as much as the hill that it sits on. The building’s stone is the same color as the earth of the courtyard and the vineyards that surround it. It feels organically connected, almost as if it sprouted up on its own.”
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Patrick McCarthy’s Miami living room designed by Thom Filicia. Thom Filicia's living room design for Patrick McCarthy.
“Fashion publishing icon Patrick McCarthy’s Miami apartment was one of my first projects after opening my firm. I was able to push creative boundaries with the space—custom pieces blended with antiques and his incredible art collection. The design made sense for Miami and McCarthy’s lifestyle, while pushing the limits a bit.” –THOM FILICIA, THOMFILICIA.COM
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charlotte lucas photo: laurey w. glenn/southern living. thom filicia photo: jason schmidt.
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“Designing a house for my sister-in-law and her family was a turning point. My style has evolved since this 2016 project, but the hallmarks of my work— combining old with new, taking chances with pattern and color, and being practical yet creative about space— ring true to this day.”
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ORNARE The Shaker kitchen line from Ornare’s new West East collection is inspired by the playful aspect of the Shaker community. It offers a reinterpretation of traditional kitchens in a modern, sophisticated feel, with customizable options for endless possibilities. ornare.com
ORLEAN Orlean is a Brazilian company with an extensive showroom in the Miami Design District. It specializes in luxury wallcoverings, unique fabrics and window treatments. 305.571.8808
B. PILA DESIGN Rebelling against past conventions, Bea Pila turns living rooms into lounges that inspire one to gather, chat and play. bpiladesign.com
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ajni Alex works by a mantra: “The spaces that we create should be a reflection of our client and their vision, and nothing more. We are there to guide with our expertise.” She and her team at Rajni Alex Design have proven successful in adhering to this philosophy, having become known for their ability to create retreats that speak strongly of the lifestyle and personality of their inhabitants. Of her own personal stylistic leanings, Alex says, “I draw inspiration from a myriad of cultural influences. Whether timeless pieces, sleek chinoiserie or French vibes, my aesthetic embodies a
harmonious palette that does not shy away from color, sculptural forms and details.” First and foremost, however, she invites the client to engage with the process—from selecting colors to specific furnishings and finishes—and finds a flow from there. Through this approach, Rajni Alex Design crafts award-winning interiors in New York, and soon, via its new office, Florida. When she’s not busy designing stunning and universally beloved places, Alex might be found on social media, where her insider perspective on the industry and her own gorgeous projects have gained her something of a cult following.
Above, left: In a fully renovated Pelham, New York, Tudor-style home, this formal living room is anchored by a sculptural chandelier. Above, right: The stunning marble backdrop is the highlight of this complete kitchen renovation, which has won many awards, including a 2020 Luxe RED Award in the Kitchen category for New York. Opposite, top: Quiet, cozy and utterly chic, the window nook of this living room perfectly captures the desired feeling. Opposite, bottom: Designed for a young family, this sun room is an ideal place to gather and play. Above, left & Above, right: Photography by Gianni Franchellucci Opposite, top: Photography by John Bessler Opposite, bottom: Photography by Reid Rolls
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ASK THE EXPERT Please name influences and inspirations that inform your work and approach to it. I adore the boldness of Kelly Wearstler, how Joseph Dirand plays with architectural details, Thomas Pheasant’s classical point of view, and India Mahdavi’s use of color and shape. Describe your clientele. We mostly work with young families. Whether in the suburbs or the city, we handle a range of projects but the majority consist of renovations that modernize and tailor spaces to fit the client’s unique needs and today’s way of living generally. What type of project would you love to take on? I would be thrilled to work on more second homes, whether it be beach houses, ski chalets or yachts! We are also very excited to be in our own second home: Boca Raton. I feel my style perfectly aligns with the Floridian way.
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LILLIAN AUGUST FOR HICKORY WHITE The new Lillian August Outdoor Collection includes this elegant retro-modern Barbarosa Chair. With its teak and stainless-steel frame and comfortable performance fabric, this chair is a sophisticated statement for both indoor and outdoor settings. lillianaugustfinefurniture.com
TEAK WAREHOUSE Teak Warehouse features the stunning and refined SoHo Teak Collection paired with the sophisticated Oslo tables for a modern, minimalistic style certain to impress. For all of the company’s inspirational, coastal modern collections, visit teakwarehouse.com. teakwarehouse.com
MONOGR AM APPLIANCES At Monogram, it’s not one detail, it’s many— creating appliances that look, feel and perform as if designed for you. Through passion and precision, Monogram is redefining the world of luxury appliances one detail at a time. monogram.com
PARIS CER AMICS Paris Ceramics is the supplier of timeless and beautiful flooring materials. Visit one of its showrooms to see this Hammered German Silver tile, as well as its large range of products. Contact Paris Ceramics at 888.845.3487 for more information and samples. parisceramicsusa.com
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Introducing the latest addition to its column collection— the Monolith wine preservation system features two or three adjustable temperature zones and innovative technology, like Wi-Fi monitoring capabilities. home.liebherr.com
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NOBLESSA Noblessa brings elegance to even the most practical details. Through its designs, one can discover drawers and pullouts with glass sides to instantly find utensils and ingredients. noblessa.com
THEODORE ALEXANDER The polished-brass metal cube top of the Joseph Cocktail Table is captured within a quartered oak-veneered, pierced pyramid frame, and features Theodore Alexander’s Smokehouse finish. Style and function join beautifully with this modern, edgy design. theodorealexander.com
SCANDIA HOME Scandia Home brings exceptional Europeanstyle comfort into discerning homes across America. For nearly five decades, its Scandia Down heirloom-quality pillows, comforters and foundations have set the luxury standard. Discover the Scandia Down Difference. scandiahome.com
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LUXE ASKED FOUR DESIGNERS TO CREATE MOOD BOARDS WITH PUNCHY PATTERNS AND TEXTURES.
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FRANCES MERRILL, REATHDESIGN.COM
Clockwise from top left: Agra Knot Rug / usa.armadillo-co.com. Field Tile by Architectonics / waterworks.com. Primula Arborea Tile / emeryetcie.com. Qajar Stripe / soane.co.uk. 5015-501 Wallpaper by Mauny / zuber.fr. Dish / richardginori1735.com. Teatro Fabric / maharam.com. 9666 and 472 Wallpapers / zuber.fr. Regimen Stripe Fabric / dedar.com. Velvet Fabric / kirstenhecktermann.com. Mohair Supreme Fabric / maharam.com. Background: Baldwin Fabric by Jeffrey Bilhuber for Le Gracieux / johnrosselli.com.
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Clockwise from top left: Aussellet Darl Fabric by Nicholas Herbert / claremontfurnishing.com. Botanic Garden Fabric / soane.co.uk. Somerset Openwork Braid Trim / samuelandsons.com. Melaya Fabric by Jasper / michaelsmithinc.com. Sitaron Fabric / namaysamay.com. Somerset StriĂŠ Braid / samuelandsons.com. Tatting Stripe Fabric / bennisonfabrics.com. Shiraz Fabric / fortuny.com. Limbury and Hector Fabrics by Colefax & Fowler / cowtan.com. Background: Rainforest Raffia Wallcovering / phillipjeffries.com.
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Fresco Forward The word fresco transports us to Italian villages with painterly scenes. One of the most stunning examples of the art form lies within the excavated House of the Orchard, built in the first century A.D. in the ancient city of Pompeii. The walls, presumably painted for a wealthy family, depict ethereal garden settings of trees, animals and garden decor in rich, saturated tones—strikingly intact, even after being buried for hundreds of years.
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Pay close attention and Portugal’s complex history comes to life via its masterful legacy of intricate tilemaking. Individual geometric and colorful patterns can be credited to the Moorish influence dating back to the 13th century, whereas blue-and-white scenic motifs were first introduced to the country by Italian artists. This detailed scene decorating a Porto railway station illustrates a storybook narrative—we take it these walls can talk!
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Step foot inside Beijing’s Forbidden City, constructed some 600 years ago, and a sense of reverence immediately sets in. The palace’s precise and complex carvings and bas-relief detail—all handmade—showcase exceptional craftsmanship and artistry. Vibrant hues of red, gold and green bring the ornamentation to life—a centuries-old palette that still feels remarkably modern in today’s world of design.
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LOW PROFILE The low-slung slipper chair was in vogue during the Victorian Era when ladies needed a comfortable place to put on stockings and shoes. While this design has certainly withstood the test of time, Brooklyn-based maker Eny Lee Parker nixed the petite scale of the slipper silhouette with her * Chair in favor of a more substantial approach. Upholstered in mohair, the rounded shape of the piece is meant to resemble an O and accompany Parker’s Stitch Stool for an XO effect. enyleeparker.com
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ON A LIMB The Vintner Table by Kate McIntyre and Brad Huntzinger of Ironies provides a refreshing spin on the classic drinks table, which was introduced in the 1920s when cocktail hour became de rigueur and occasional surfaces were needed. This piece has a cast-brass base antiqued by hand and decorated with a charming fauxbois pattern, while the shagreen top is applied in a starburst motif. ironies.com
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MUSINGS + MAKINGS: A Q+A WITH RUMLEY How has your 20 years in design shaped this new collection? One learns to ‘speak a lot of languages’ as style, fashion and form have evolved. I love references to classic design and the excitement created when traditional and modern forms are mixed with soft silhouettes and architectural forms.
Top: HC3014-05 Parker Sofa, HC3013-14 Joel Chair, HC3007-55 Jim Wing Chair, HC3086-70 Bill Lamp Table, and HC3085-10/HC8030-02 Grace Table base. Artwork by Jim Koch. Above: HC3003-06/96 Kate Sofa, HC3004-27 Susan Swivel Chair, HC3006-21 Wayne Lounge Chair, and HC3080-70 Krystal Cocktail Table. All photography courtesy of Hickory Chair
What inspired your approach? With inspiration from fashion, jewelry and fine art, I created this collection of bedroom, dining and living room furniture with a deep understanding of the desires of the Hickory Chair customer. It was important that each piece have beautiful proportion and scale, a dynamic shape and be made from an interesting array of materials.
What materials will we see? American walnut and ash along with mahogany, marble, glass and customdesigned hardware were used in the creation of the wood products. Optional tops, finishes and Customer’s Own Hardware COH®, as well as a new Made 2 Measure™ table group provide an exciting palette ready for personalization. The new upholstery collection includes signature chairs and sumptuous sofa and sectional groupings, as well as hand-tufted pieces.
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Thomas O’Brien’s Library House started with a vision for the kitchen. As the story goes, when the building next to his current Bellport, New York, home—a former 1830s boys’ school, which he shares with husband and designer Dan Fink—became available, O’Brien purchased it and started fresh with a ground-up build. “We both love to cook and dine in and when planning this house, we decided it was finally time to create a wonderful kitchen like we do for our clients,” he says. aerostudios.com Talk to us about the floor plan. The kitchen had to be both beautiful and functional and was laid out to accommodate two small rooms flanking the main cooking space, which sits at the top of a large, layered library. Both adjacent areas can be closed off allowing the main space’s kitchen island to shine. Inspired by an actual English table several hundred years old, the substantial island features clipped corners, lots of storage and a beautiful stone surface. What was the starting point for the design? I love marble and the way it looks in traditional homes. I had originally bought slabs of marble for the kitchen but on a trip to the stone yard I came across this Connemara marble I had never seen before. Sourced from the coast of Ireland, the veining reminds me of a vivid green landscape, which I knew would look lovely in the kitchen. It completely changed the space and became the total inspiration for the room. That table is so inviting! The dining table is the ideal scale for two or four people and is an old English design that falls into the category of brown furniture no one wants anymore, but it’s kind of perfect. The way we set it up is that the cook sits in the chair, for easy access to the kitchen, and the other gets to relax on the settee, but we mix up duties all the time. This whole area feels easy, even if it’s a bit fancy! The backsplash transforms the space. Why a mirror? The moment the mirror went in, it changed everything. It not only opens up the kitchen but functions as a window bringing in and reflecting light, which is important in this slightly darker Library House. You can see what’s happening behind you, so the mirror acts as a tool to see the full picture.
In Thomas O’Brien’s kitchen, a custom walnut island by Aero Studios, his design laboratory, takes center stage. The Art Deco drawer pulls are from Le BHV Marais found on a trip to Paris. A Visual Comfort & Co. ceiling fixture and Galia Century stools, both collaborations with O’Brien, complete the arrangement. On the previous page, the designer’s dogs, Dally Mae and Totie, pose on the dining settee upholstered in Owls & Fruit by GP & J Baker for Lee Jofa. The French linen tablecloth is from Copper Beech and the large tumblers are by Baccarat.
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Clockwise from top: A vintage boxed set of sterling silver flatware by Tiffany & Co.; Iced Marble by Benjamin Moore decorates the nostalgic pegboard, which houses the designer’s cookware collection; Irish Connemara Marble, available at BAS Stone, creates a stunning backdrop for an assortment of objets.
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An assemblage of new and antique copper cookware decorates this charming nook off of the main kitchen area. Furniture pieces purchased on an excursion to Lillie Road in London add character.
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“There’s too much to enjoy in this world to not have variety. I love collecting silver, crystal and serving ware. Plus, we use it!” –THOMAS O’BRIEN
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Past Perfect CHARACTERFUL AND COMFORTABLE, THERE’S NOTHING DATED ABOUT THE NEW HISTORICAL HOME. W R I T T E N A N D P R O D U C E D BY G R AC E B E U L E Y H U N T
There’s something soothing about a house that has stood the test of time—layers of soul, a testament to enduring materials and beneath it all, a suggestion of simpler days. It is these and so many other attributes that have intrigued design devotees young and old to seek out historic homes. As Summer Loftin, designer, antiques dealer and lucky inhabitant of this preserved 1920s carriage house, keenly observes, “Nostalgia is making a comeback and everybody loves a great story.”
In her own Atlanta living room, designer Summer Loftin chose Benjamin Moore’s Summer Blue to create “a calm yet vibrant” setting for original architectural features, including black-and-white checkered floors and preserved dentil moldings, to shine. Adding interest, Loftin’s personal collections of blue-andwhite porcelain, early 20th-century Dutch oil paintings and antique furnishings build a unique and storied tableau. summerloftin.com
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ORIGINAL FLAVOR Brooklyn-based architect Elizabeth Roberts built an empire around gently injecting turn-of-the-century homes with contemporary perspective. Here, Roberts waxes poetic on balancing old with new and the appetite for historic charm in the luxury market. elizabethroberts.com Natural niche: As an undergrad at UC Berkeley, I spent summers on an archeological dig in Crete, which opened my eyes to the layers of history found in architecture. At the time, Columbia University’s Architectural Historic Preservation graduate program offered a Design Sector degree that focused on the reuse of historic buildings.
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I’m so happy this brought me to New York. I’ve restored more than 50 townhouses here, the vast majority more than 150 years old. Reno rule: With an addition, it’s respectful to create a clear demarcation where the old building ends and new one begins. I will not design “fake old.” Never update: Original handrails. Solid mahogany is irreplaceable and when restored, incomparable to any other wood. Always update: Lighting and paint. Dream digs: An old Parisian apartment with high ceilings and plaster moldings everywhere. Characterful refresh: Minimize sheetrock by installing painted or unpainted wood paneling on the ceiling or walls. Finding balance: If there is an authentic detail, I’ll try hard to work around it—and not just in prewar buildings. For a current 1980s renovation, we decided that the unusual roof and double-story fireplace should stay. We’re replacing the lava-stone panels on the chimney breast with handmade tile, but decided the shape and form were important to retaining the feel of the original structure. Always chic: Authenticity. I spend an enormous amount of time creating unique homes that sit well within their context.
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RUTH DAVIS, FOUND HOUSTON, TEXAS
In-store: Conversation pieces with personality— unique furnishings, new and vintage art and creative accessories. Personal aesthetic: I’m drawn to antiques with a contemporary feel and look for pieces with very clean lines. That being said, I also love rococo. It’s all about the mix. Signature pieces: Mirrors. Even in a contemporary house, an antique mirror looks fresh, and we sell a lot of them. We also love a great gilt wood chair which we’ll usually upholster in something fun, like chartreuse felt. Two cents: The designer Miles Redd once said that the success of a project depends on how many “yeses” he gets. My advice is to hire a great designer and say “yes” a lot. foundforthehome.com
CRIS BRIGER AND CHARLES PEED, CASA GUSTO WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
Old with new: We offer antiques, art and exclusive contemporary pieces, including Mexican Talavera pottery and papier-mâché botanicals. Recent favorite: A 19 th -century Irish mahogany settee, which arrived in a very stiff blue silk. We reupholstered it in a brown stripe and added chocolate ribbons for spunk. Totally Pride and Prejudice worthy. Secret sauce: We like opposing fabrics, like mattress ticking upholstery for a formal bench to change its attitude—like a day dress for evening. Why antique: Furniture, like architecture, should pass the test of time, evoking where it came from, and bringing a story to a room. getthegusto.com
MICHAEL TRAPP, MICHAEL TRAPP INC. WEST CORNWALL, CONNECTICUT
Sweet spots: 16th- to 20 th-century textiles, furniture, carpets, ceramics, natural history, paintings, chandeliers and more. Latest score: 16th -century Ming Swatow porcelain plates from a shipwreck discovered off Sumatra. I covered the walls of my sitting room with over 300 of them. Timeless means: Good proportion, quality materials, solid construction and a nice patina. In demand: Dutch Colonial furniture from the 19th and 20th century; simple pieces with strong lines. Mantra: I search the world for beautiful objects. It doesn’t matter who made it or when—just that it’s beautiful. michaeltrapp.com
For a decadent dose of old-world style, look no further than de Gournay’s new Cabinet of Curiosities wallcovering. Drawing inspiration from the 16 th -century Wunderkammer craze, the design depicts an array of collectible objects—all hand-painted and custom curated per client—set within the illusion of decorative cabinetry. Think of it like your own miniature museum immortalized in silk. degournay.com
ROOTED IN PLACE Residences by architect Gil Schafer are an inimitable cocktail of timeless style and modern comfort. Whether designing his own Greek Revival farmhouse in New England or a sprawling Mediterranean Revival in Montecito (as seen in this sketch), according to Schafer, the following three considerations shape every ground-up project from outset to install day. gpschafer.com Siting. The most successful home design sits on its site in a way that feels inevitable. It nestles into the land, taking cues from its contours, embracing the views and creating seemingly effortless fl ow between inside and outside. Context. A new historic house’s authenticity really depends on how well it relates to its context—both natural and historical. What style it is, its proportions, how the windows look, its details—all of these elements send subliminal messages to the mind’s eye that tell you whether to believe the design or not. Decoration. Never leave thinking about decoration until the end of the project— it should be right there at the beginning along with the architecture and the landscape. In the most successful schemes, the furniture sits effortlessly in rooms designed around them, and the colors and textures of the fabrics enhance the architecture, connecting with the residence’s sense of time and place.
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While the exact origin story remains unconfirmed, the rocking chair is widely held as an American contribution, first favored by Colonial mothers, later decorating porches from the Great Plains to the White House and always being reinvented anew as a dynamic design statement. Handiwork of Asheville, North Carolina-based chairmaker Brian Boggs, the Cio rocker—available in maple, walnut and cherry— speaks to both the resurgent chic of clean-lined brown furniture and the enduring appeal of a quintessentially American staple. brianboggschairmakers.com
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DESIGNER DAVID KAIHOI TELLS THE TALE OF A GRAND OLD 1810 FEDERAL THAT LURED HIS FAMILY TO THE HUDSON VALLEY.
We got the itch last April. A friend insisted we crash at his 19 th-century farmhouse in upstate New York, and that’s when my wife began aching for a country home. She always wanted a Jane Austen fantasy: an old house with good bones and stories. But it was only an abstract notion with architectural flourishes—a crackling fireplace, a proper staircase, gutsy millwork, worn floors and wavy glass windows. Maybe a kooky attic. Something rough around the edges with strong, redeemable character. Our hearts are in New York City’s East Village, where we haven’t tired of our fifth-floor walkup. Our two kids share a bedroom and we colorfully negotiate use of a single bathroom. It’s an adventure that keeps us tight and mindful. We weren’t necessarily in a position to buy, but we love a project—and entertaining the idea had become a preferred dinner conversation. Where could it be? What might it look like? We were open to all scenarios, but that weekend directed our focus to a historic home in the Hudson Valley.
We’d ogle listings of romantic piles, sigh to ourselves and think, ‘too much work,’ or ‘too much money.’ It was heartbreaking! Death by a thousand listings. But then, one stopped us cold. You know that feeling when it starts to hurt? That’s love, I think. We fell in love. The house was in Columbia County and since we were in the area over the New Year, we planned a drive-by; a tempt of fate. We snooped around and peeked through windows. As we feared, it checked all boxes: history, scale and gentle layers of quirks from owners past and present. We contacted the broker for a closer look, and you know the rest. For now, the rooms are empty and the echoes couldn’t make us happier. It will be a long, slow burn, collecting stories and writing the next chapter in the history of this house. reddkaihoi.com
The new neighbors—goats from an abutting horse farm—offer an unconventional housewarming for designer David Kaihoi, wife Monique, daughter Mirabelle and son Anders, as they settle into their recently purchased historic home in Ghent, New York.
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GROUNDBREAKERS Groundbreaker, innovator, pioneer—no matter the term, the people, products, companies and concepts on the following pages have made an indelible imprint on their respective fields. From striking aesthetics and unique perspectives to signature skills and materials that make their mark, these groundbreakers all share one mission: to inspire and aspire. Mastering their “it” factor to leave a lasting legacy in the world of design.
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INSIDER INSIGHT As any real estate pro will say, location is key, and Audrey Ross prides herself on giving every client access to a personal perspective. “We work where we live,” Ross says. “There is a member of the Audrey Ross team living in almost every luxury area of Miami. So, for example, when someone wants information on Miami Beach, they will be directed to one of our members who resides there. If they are looking at the waterfront in Coral Gables, that is my residential specialty. I live it daily.”
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Sometimes, those who most excel at their craft first stumble onto it unwittingly. This is the case for Audrey Ross, who began working in the real estate business after her late husband, H.J. Ross, suggested it when she was a new, restless housewife in 1980.
•D riving force: “My late uncle, Judge Oliver Mixon, was blind, yet became a member of the Georgia House of Representatives and a circuit court judge,” Ross says. “He taught me that you can do or be anything.” •W ords to live by: Asked to discuss her own legacy, Ross quotes George Bernard Shaw: “I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work, the more I live. … Life is no ‘brief candle’ to me. It is sort of a splendid torch which I have a hold of for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it over to future generations.”
“I took the idea to heart and loved it instantly,” she says. Her passion for the vocation showed in dedication and expertise, and it wasn’t long before her success was so significant that she opened her own firm, which would later be purchased by Berkshire Hathaway. Today, she and her team of 14 work their magic through Compass, where proprietary technologies and a robust network of resources enable them to evolve constantly—a hallmark of the Audrey Ross brand evident in its digital footprint. “We have 1.9 million average monthly page views on Compass’ site, and millions of impressions and thousands of followers across various social media platforms.”
“We provide the ultimate experience to buyers and sellers, for cottages or castles.”
Top: One of Ross’ 150 sales in Gables Estates, this waterfront home overlooks a large lagoon and offers private dockage and unencumbered access to Biscayne Bay. Left: Undeniably showstopping, this penthouse encompasses two floors and shows off breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. It was sold by Ross and team. Above: This spectacular 2-acre estate, sold by Ross, boasts a sandy beach, private dockage and unparalleled views of Biscayne Bay. All photography by Jonah Gouin of LuxPro Imaging
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G ROU N D B R E A K E R S | MIAMI “We build each safe as the treasured heirloom we know it will become.”
IN VOGUE + SECURE Brown Safe shines at the intersection of state-of-theart technology and timeless aesthetic design. Some of the key features in most all of its products include … • Ballistic armor plating •P roprietary fire-resistant cladding • Premium paint finishes
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Growing up, Lynel Brown often heard her father utter a phrase his own father instilled in him, “Build it for your children’s children … and teach them the same.” Frederick Brown, who founded Brown Safe in 1980, certainly passed the mentality on successfully. “This is now a mantra of sorts for our family
• Exotic hardwoods ine leather interiors with •F hand-stitched detailing ommercial-grade systems •C for monitoring and granting access, including biometric fingerprint-reading locks, bolt lock indicator sensors, silent signal alerts and home automation integration
and company, and we honor it each day through a steadfast commitment to excellent craftsmanship and long-term reliability,” Lynel says. Yet even as it maintains these values, the creator of high-design, high-tech safes and vaults innovates, consistently introducing some of the most exquisite, well-performing and one-of-a-kind products in the field. Brown Safe’s best seller perfectly exemplifies the result of such duality. “Our Gem safes offer the same security and functionality of our military-grade products, with added beauty, elegance and convenience that make them a must-have for the home.”
INDUSTRY FIRST: THE CHRONOS Brown Safe’s Chronos design is the sum total of everything the company has learned about safe design, cutting-edge technology, advanced materials manufacturing and mechanical engineering. “It retains the Brown Safe DNA, but does everything in a whole new way,” Lynel says. “The Chronos model was the first safe anywhere to be completely built out of military-grade ballistic armor plating. It also sports a completely original interlocking door design and mechanical system that allows for solid-titanium locking bolts on all four sides, for silky-smooth operation.” Accessed via fingerprint and abundant with other luxurious features, Chronos truly stands apart.
Top: With Ultrasuede-lined drawer inserts for jewelry organization, this Gem safe’s interior is the perfect place for precious pieces. Bottom, left: This custom Chronos 4218 watch vault has Damascus steel details. Bottom, right: This Chronos’ creamy interior suits the regality of the jewels within.
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NEW + NOTEWORTHY An exhilarating trip to Japan becomes the ultimate muse for the artistically minded— and gifted—Fanny Haim and Michelle Haim as they unveil new product lines. “Those moments in Japan originated the first collection, inspired by an antique tsuba purchased on a street in Kyoto,” Fanny says. The first collections of rugs for Stark, textiles for Holland & Sherry and furniture at Holly Hunt Miami and Jean de Merry are subtly informed by Japanese principles of design. “Our intention was to use natural materials in novel ways, creating pieces we have not seen in the market, thus eliciting question and wonder about their origins,” she says.
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Fanny Haim & Associates is an interdisciplinary interior design and spaceplanning practice that emphasizes innovation and originality in every project. Founded 30 years ago by Fanny Haim, the firm creates extraordinary environments all over the world. Joined by Michelle Haim, CEO and creative director, the firm’s purposeful work is guided by a shared belief that it must remain relevant. The designers raise important questions to accomplish this mission: “What imprint are we leaving behind?” “Are we innovating in a manner that is thoughtful, conscious and responsible?” “Is the space imbued with a distinct sense of purpose?” “Will this space be brought to life by those who use it?” Committed to individuality, uniqueness and appropriateness, Fanny says their happiest moment is not when a client says it’s beautiful, but when they say “it’s me.” Throughout all of its work, Fanny Haim & Associates values thoughtful space planning, textural layers, the creation of axis points and always creating one or two “memorable moments.”
Top: To set the story of understated glamour, a rich marble floor articulated with metal inlays is paired with mirror and wood panels, with applied metal moldings. The quartz lighting fixtures provide a counterpoint to a bronze sculpture by Fernando Botero on a Liaigre console. Top: Photography by Carlos Domenech
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G ROU N D B R E A K E R S | MIAMI “There is nothing better than coming up with the perfect creative solution to fit the needs of a particular space.”
FURNITURE + FRAMING ARE JUST THE BEGINNING •H ome coordination: A highly regarded concept in instant home makeovers, directed by interior designer Janel Kuhl and a team of 10 additional designers. No design challenge is too great or too small. Smartly placed infusions of color are a signature.
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Owners Sheila and Janel Kuhl translate their love for rare, artisanal treasures into their dynamic design haven, Grove Gallery & Interiors. Once a small framing shop, the versatile showroom now encompasses the entire block on which it was founded, offering 15,000 square feet of hand-picked, everchanging furniture, art and homewares. Sheila and her daughter Janel continually put forth their latest finds and ideas into the vibrant showroom. “Our goal has been to create a store where we would love to shop: one full of unique artistic items and a new discovery around every corner,” enthuses Janel. Design services abound too, with myriad in-house resources for interior design, project management, custom framing, upholstery and window treatments—to name a few. “Our services are so wide and varied that clients tell us it’s like peeling an onion to discover all things we do; they are astonished when they realize the breadth of our services,” Janel says.
Top: The design directives for this Chicago getaway were to showcase the world-class glass collection and magnificent views. This space is comfortable enough for relaxing or hosting intimate gatherings. Left: This South Beach entry features natural materials and a gallerylike promenade ending in a gorgeous backlit slab. Right: This Coral Gables condo has a custom-designed mural, incorporating a stucco look and gold-leaf details. The gold leaf is the perfect complement to the mixed-media artwork by Britten. All photography by Tom Clark Photo
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Ivette Arango’s story is one for the books. From being raised by an entrepreneurial Cuban immigrant, to overcoming the adversities of great loss and single parenthood, the interior designer’s experiences have instilled in her a sense of adaptability and determination. The mindset behind the work of her namesake firm, Ivette Arango Interiors, proves it. “Innovation comes about from the outside-the-box solutions we develop to meet the particular needs of our clients,” she says. “We do not simply identify trends. We brainstorm how to make them better and more individual to our client.” Such a bespoke approach results in a portfolio that ranges from understated to bold, casual to formal. The common factor is the quality of execution. And the fervor of the creators. “I have an almost adolescent excitement for my work,” Arango says. “I absolutely love what I do.”
Top: With a wooden sculpture from the client’s collection as a focal point, Arango and team designed and manufactured the sofas, swivel chairs and cocktail tables. Right: A dining table by Caracole pairs beautifully with chairs by Ivette Arango Interiors. Center: Brazilian ipe wood and teak furniture by Summer Classics, and lighting by Hinkley, complete the look of this indoor-outdoor space. Far right: Pieces from Holly Hunt and Minotti were chosen to complement paintings from the client’s collection. All photography by Barry Grossman
•A n auspicious beginning. Arango’s first job was with longtime design luminary Fran Murphy. “She taught me so much about the business side of the industry, as well as the psychological side of understanding clients.” •F rom a gamble to Gables. “In the 1980s, Miami’s Decorators Row was a ghost town,” Arango says. “I decided to swim against the current and buy properties in this area when most people were leaving. Things have changed since then—it’s now Miami Design District!” After being a part of the rejuvenation of this famous neighborhood, Arango moved her firm to its current location at 300 Palermo Avenue in Coral Gables. “It has an enviable design library and lots of natural light.”
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When John Lennon’s business manager offered Michael Wolk the opportunity to design a recording studio in New York City, Wolk immediately rearranged his classes at Pratt to accommodate his new work schedule. After completing Joko Recording Studio
WHAT’S NEXT FOR THIS LEGEND? Wolk and team are currently working on an 18,000-square-foot home in Napa for a repeat client. Live-work-play housing geared toward a millennial audience is also on the designer’s short list.
and graduating, he moved to Miami, where he designed and built a showroom that featured his first furniture collection before leaving to travel the world. Two years later, he returned to Miami and partnered with two other designers to create the city’s first multidimensional, full-service design firm, with clients including Sony, Burger King and Julio Iglesias, among others. In 1984, he founded Wolk Design. Since then, Wolk’s firm has provided interior and furniture design services worldwide. “I have always wanted my legacy to be interiors and furniture that bring joy, resonate and circulate for generations,” Wolk says. Mission accomplished.
STYLE + METHOD •N eo-modern: “My style results in designs that come together seamlessly, integrating the exuberance of dynamic American modernism with the grace and elegance of European design traditions,” Wolk says. • Cutting-edge process: Wolk Design has spent decades at the forefront of the design industry, and, as Wolk tells it, “Innovation, from virtual reality walk-throughs to three-dimensional prototypes of furniture, has become crucial to our process.”
Top, left: This oceanfront residence is complete with furnishings and fabrics by Wolk. Top, right: Zanotta’s Cavour desk and Rox rocking chair are focal points in the office. Above: Wolk designed this Bentley swivel lounge chair, Dazzle wool-and-silk rug and artwork titled Rhythm Folds. Top, left & Top, right: Photography by Troy Campbell
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GRAPHIC GETAWAY Like a chic hotel, a couple’s Miami Beach escape exudes a sexy, sophisticated vibe.
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Interior Design: Bella Mancini and Taryn Burns, Bella Mancini Design Home Builder: Juan Carlos Romano, J Romano Group Inc.
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Poliform chairs pull up to Tom Dixon’s Screw table in the dining area of a Miami Beach apartment by designers Bella Mancini and Taryn Burns. Next to Object Lesson 2 by Deborah Dancy, Lambert & Fils’ Dot Line floor lamp from Studio Twenty Seven leans against a wall painted Benjamin Moore Super White.
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t was no surprise that Eden and Paul Dedrick reached out to designers Bella Mancini and Taryn Burns for help with their new Miami Beach residence. After all, they had worked together for six years. But the next part of the call was a little more unexpected: The toy industry executives had sold their company and were taking some time off, pre-pandemic, to travel. “Oh, by the way, we’re leaving,” Eden recalls saying. “We’re not coming back for 18 months, and you’re going to have to pretty much finish this without us.” So with that, the couple gave Mancini and Burns a blank canvas—and almost complete carte blanche to design it. To kick things off, the Dedricks did have a look in mind: They desired a crash pad that was chic but low maintenance. “Eden wanted it to feel like a big fabulous hotel room that was super modern and a little different than their full-time residence,” says Mancini, who also worked on the couple’s residence in western New York. Before the clients left on their world tour, the group met in Miami for a whirlwind shopping trip. “We sat on a million pieces of furniture,” Mancini says. The rest of the project was completed long distance, with the designers emailing options or sending a sample abroad. The apartment didn’t need major renovations, but the design duo still saw areas that could be improved—namely the kitchen. The previous owners had updated and opened up the galley kitchen, but its dark wood backsplash felt out of place, and the layout needed a little more functionality. Luckily for them, Mancini and Burns didn’t have to search far for help. “We were actually working on the apartment next door,” says general contractor Juan Carlos Romano. He replaced the backsplash with a textured black-and-white marble mosaic and added a white-oak-and-metal island— conceived by the designers and built by Romano— that doubles as a breakfast bar and storage unit. “The apartment isn’t large, so we wanted to make everything multipurpose,” Burns says. Brimming with inspiration from a trip to Salone del Mobile, the designers approached the project with the idea of infusing a sexy, sophisticated vibe.
They enhanced the apartment’s sleek architecture with gleaming brass lighting fixtures and graphic black-and-white elements, such as eye-catching terrazzo tables in the living area and on the balcony. They then balanced the slick elements with natural materials and textures: linen bedding, wool rugs and warm wood nightstands. “Taryn and I always want every space to have a bit of an earthy twist, no matter how modern it is,” Mancini says. Anchoring the living area, a pair of large leather-clad ottomans act as sofas, cleverly leaving the ocean views unobstructed. The graytaupe ottomans also served as the foundation for the subdued color palette, which is accented with the occasional deep blue or rust tone. “We wanted the design to be light and neutral,” Burns says. In keeping with the apartment’s hotel feel, the couple didn’t plan on entertaining, so in lieu of a formal dining setup the designers opted for a modest marble-topped table and two gray tweed chairs. “It’s a place where the owners can have cocktails and then go out to dinner or have coffee in the morning and go to the beach,” Mancini says. A focal point of the space is a large-scale work by Deborah Dancy, part of the condo’s art collection the designers curated, which includes works by Andrew Zimmerman and Lourdes Sanchez. Featuring fluid black lines, the Dancy piece echoes the nearby kitchen’s web-like light fixture. “We didn’t want the art to match the furniture, but we certainly wanted it to complement everything,” Burns says. “We kept some pieces black and white and added colorful modern pieces that allowed the white walls and floor to pop.” Used in key areas, wallcoverings add their own splash of color. A hand-painted blue-and-white design makes a striking first impression in the elevator entry, and a windowless laundry area comes alive with a botanical print. It’s these kinds of unexpected details that elevate the getaway, creating the ideal Magic City escape for the owners. “The design encourages you to live in a more lovely way, which is how you want to feel when you’re in Miami,” Eden says. “Miami is a place to go and live pretty.”
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A Baxter ottoman sofa tops a Kasthall rug in the living area. Nearby, an Ann Sacks backsplash dresses up the kitchen’s Poliform cabinetry, while a Flos string light hangs above a jute rug from One Kings Lane and Hay counter stools. Adorning the walls, from left to right, are works by Lisa Eryn, Isabel Bigelow and Andrew Zimmerman.
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Above: To elevate a mundane space, Mancini and Burns covered the laundry room walls in a tropical, sepia-toned Mokum wallpaper from Holly Hunt. A sleek CB2 shelf keeps things organized next to a Crate & Barrel hamper and a wood Commune Design knob. Opposite: The designers added layers of texture to the main bedroom with an oversize RH bed wearing Hawkins New York bedding, a Maisons de Vacances quilt and Caravane pillows atop a West Elm rug. Reflected in the Ben & Aja Blanc mirror is Pablo’s Bola Disc pendant. A brass &Tradition sconce perches above a white-oak Ethnicraft nightstand.
Off the living area, a balcony offers a welcoming seating area with a black terrazzo Baxter table, CB2 chairs and a Driade loveseat. “We really wanted this apartment to feel like there are lots of great places to sit to take in the views,� Mancini says.
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CLEAN LINES In Ocean Ridge, a sleek structure is a relaxing sanctuary of minimalism. W R I T T E N BY M I K K I B R A M M E R P H O T O G R A P H Y BY K R I S TA M B U R E L LO S T Y L I N G BY S E N S E S U N L E A S H E D
Architecture: Elmar Benavente, BE Design Associates, Inc. Interior Design: Michael Delao, Michael Gray Interiors Home Builder: Leonard Albanese, Albanese & Sons Builders Landscape Architecture: Neal Elkin, Earth & Turf Landscape Inc.
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atching a child leave the nest for college can be a bittersweet experience for parents. Of course, there’s also a flip side: Those parents now have the chance to spread their own wings. For one pair of empty nesters, that meant moving east, from West Boca Raton to a waterfront property they had always dreamed of. After searching for more than a year, they found that seaside perch in Ocean Ridge, on a lot that backs onto a lush bay of mangroves and is an easy stroll to the beach. But the change wasn’t just a fresh start location-wise. The couple took none of their furniture from the old-world Mediterraneanstyle house they called home for 13 years. By comparison, their new abode would be a one-story shrine to modern minimalism—nothing but clean lines, a neutral palette and calm, flowing spaces. “Being in the design business, and seeing its turn in the contemporary minimalism direction, I wanted to go full speed ahead,” the husband says. It was the manifestation of a mental scrapbook the husband had been keeping during his 33 years in the materials business. As the owner of a marble and tile company, he has worked on myriad luxury homes, each time noting the aspects he loved most. And when the day came to bring all those elements together in his own residence, he turned to a team he had worked alongside for years. “We wanted to design something simple, with beautiful architecture and clean lines where the form follows the function,” describes architect Elmar Benavente. His vision is clear from the structure’s front exterior, which features three dramatic square archways leading to the entry door. “I imagined a sculpture instead of just thinking of a house, and that’s where the arches came about,” Benavente explains. “We wanted something dramatic that really pulls you in.” Inside, the H-layout home splits into two wings—one for the bedrooms, bathrooms and the office and the other for more communal gatherings, with the kitchen, living area and theater. A center courtyard with another arch— this one with a water feature—provides a focal point for the surrounding rooms. Although the home’s color palette is strictly limited to white walls and neutral, grayscale furniture, occasional pops of color come via
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artwork. Interior designer Michael Delao’s challenge was to find ways other than color to add depth to the interiors, which he achieved by drawing attention to the structure itself. “We focused on more ceiling details, rather than a lot of decorative chandeliers and fans,” he explains. “We kept all the light fixtures to a minimum to enhance the architectural details and also the view.” In lieu of a chandelier above the dining table, for instance, the team installed coffers, LED lights and drop soffits to create visual interest. To break up the furniture’s gray palette, Delao opted for the occasional dark-wood piece, such as the living area coffee table. To the untrained eye, the minimalist home may simply appear to have a calming sense of flow. The secret behind it, the husband says, is using full slabs of marble, glass, stone and porcelain throughout to maintain an overall fluidity while also creating striking design moments. The living area television, for instance, is framed by back-lit glass slabs, creating an Onyx effect that is especially dramatic at night. Outside in the summer kitchen, gray book-matched marble serves as a backsplash and a table. And the husband’s bathroom features a book-matched natural stone, while the same treatment in a Calacatta gold porcelain in the wife’s bathroom evokes a meditative calm, complemented by a tub overlooking a Zen garden. The husband’s background made everyone’s job a lot easier, says general contractor Leonard Albanese. “His knowledge of the material helped us determine the style of home and the cost efficiency of building,” he says. “And because we had access to all his materials, there was no holdup—decisions were made, and the house went up.” To keep the pool grounds in harmony with the architecture, landscape designer Neal Elkin used hardy, uniform greenery—like snake plants—and gray Mexican beach stone. “The owners wanted a very minimalist, simple design,” he says. “So we used a lot of different shades of green and some palms as well as shaped and trimmed trees, like Japanese blueberry and spartan juniper.” The soothing landscaping complements the home’s open, flowing design, which blurs indoors and outdoors in contemporary fashion—just what the owners had long desired. “I love the floor plan,” the husband says. “I love the design. For us, it is the perfect house.”
Buddha Sensation by Ngurah Gede Merta brings color to the front hallway of a contemporary Ocean Ridge residence. “The open space has an inside-outside feel to create a sense of arrival, with a waterfall feature behind,� says interior designer Michael Delao. Bobo the Shih Tzu stands on large-format porcelain slabs from Just Tile & Marble. The walls are painted Sherwin-Williams Simple White.
Featuring spectacular water views, the living area offers comfort and ease with pieces like a pair of Natuzzi chairs and oak RH coffee and side tables. The Italian leather sectional, wool rug and sofa pillows are custom. JTS Woodworking constructed the television wall with a backlit acrylic feature.
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Above: Sleek lacquer Dell Anno kitchen cabinetry complements the smooth white quartzite backsplash and island top from Just Tile & Marble. Echoing the recessed geometry overhead, Cattelan Italia stools with leather seats and polished stainless-steel bases line up for duty. Opposite: Butterfly Escape by Ngurah Gede Merta adds a vibrant touch to the dining area’s monochrome palette. The leather dining chairs, table—which has a porcelain top and powder-coated base—and lacquer cabinet with stainless-steel legs are Cattelan Italia.
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Above: A tub from Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery rests near a Zen garden in the wife’s bathroom. “She wanted something bright and open with a feature window,” Delao says. The porcelain flooring and the shower walls’ slabs of book-matched Calacatta gold porcelain are from Just Tile & Marble. Left: JTS Woodworking crafted an oak headboard wall and ceiling in the main bedroom, which is dominated by calming grays. The leather-and-cowhide bed and chair and the wool rug are RH, while the porcelain wood flooring is from Just Tile & Marble.
The home’s back exterior and pool area overlook a canal. Palm trees, Eugenia globe plants and clusia dot the grounds, by landscape designer Neal Elkin.
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Miami Beach artist Johanna Boccardo uses colored pencils and paint to create geometric works on paper. Scattered amid the vibrant lines are words and phrases meaningful to her life at the moment. “Color is so powerful,” she says. “It’s so seductive. It persuades you on such a subconscious level that it can enhance and change the energy of the space.”
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A family’s longtime designer introduces a warm, contemporary feel to their new Coral Gables home.
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Acting as a gallery, the entry of a Coral Gables residence by interior designer Juan Poggi displays Untitled Fragments by Nelly Garcia. Poggi designed the bench, made of oak and glass, which rests on marble flooring from Piedras International. The double-height space is painted Benjamin Moore Olympic Mountains.
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efore the family who owns this handsome Coral Gables home purchased the property, they had to get the opinion of one important person in their lives: Juan Poggi, their interior designer who had outfitted residences for them in Aruba, Panama, Venezuela and Miami over the course of 12 years. “After all this time together, I know them well,” he laughs. “I told them we could make this house into a beautiful home in just the way they would like it.” So the family purchased the residence, and Poggi got to work. The clients were drawn to the structure’s architecture—a contemporary riff on Colonial style—as well as its location: The grounds are lush, and the site backs up to a gorgeous, wideopen stretch of canal. But the interiors required a level of personalization that reflects the owners’ fondness for sophisticated, modern design. “We had to look at every detail of a room and enhance it,” Poggi says. He began by looking up: The interior designer removed the standard recessed lighting, remodeled the soffits for a cleaner look and selected—or designed—sculptural fixtures as statement features throughout the home. One such piece, a cylindrical chandelier Poggi dreamed up, illuminates the lounge, a space with views of the water that would traditionally serve as the living room. “People often pass by the living room in their home,” he says, “so to really use it, you have to make it into a very cool space.” To do so here, he paired six linen swivel chairs with a circular rug and a stacked-glass table he designed. “You see the table from the entry, so I wanted a see-through scene to the water but also something sculptural,” Poggi explains. Notably, the table is 27 inches high—“the perfect height, so you don’t have to bend over to put your drink down,” the interior designer says. That same attention to detail inspired Poggi’s thoughtful use of materials throughout the residence. Walnut paneling, used sparingly to great effect, warms the hallways that lead from the entry to the lounge and from the dining
room to the living area. It also shows up as a “floating frame” around the double-sided fireplace separating the lounge and the living area. “I love the color, balance and tightness of the walnut’s grain,” Poggi says. The wood balances sleek counterpoints such as the fireplace’s new granite interior and the main level’s marble floors. A similar feel extends to the home’s exterior, where the interior designer resurfaced the pool with gray tones. “It makes the water look transparent,” he says. Within the materials palette, Poggi had the added challenge of selecting upholstery and rugs that are non-allergenic to accommodate his clients’ sensitivities to animal-derived textiles. “Even though wool makes the most beautiful draperies, we couldn’t use it,” he points out. Instead, he chose synthetic wool—a polyester blend that mimics the look and hand of the real thing; the rugs, too, are all synthetic yet deceivingly like wool. The result is a study in neutrals and comfy furnishings, such as the living area’s off-white sofas—upholstered in a linen and low-profile chenille blend—atop a tan, gray and white rug and the master bedroom’s plush beige sectional. The look receives an infusion of color from the owners’ collection of modern artworks, most of which are from Venezuela and curated by Poggi. Deciding where each piece would hang came effortlessly for the interior designer—a brightly hued portrait in the lounge; an iconic Robert Indiana Hope statue in the dining room—except for the grand entry, which required a custom piece. There, he commissioned a contemporary Peruvian photographer to create four panels of black-and-white images that climb the 28-foottall entry wall. “The work is massive,” Poggi says, “and it makes the most dramatic first impression.” But the point here isn’t creating drama or a showpiece, the interior designer adds. Rather, the house exists to enrich the daily life of the owners. “When a home is contemporary, you need to be careful not to make it untouchable,” Poggi says. “I would call this soft contemporary; it’s not edgy. To me, it feels like the right reflection of the people who live here.”
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Left: Outlined with a walnut frame, the double-sided fireplace separates the living area and the lounge. In the latter, the bar— fabricated by Haus—is lined with Walter Knoll’s Jason barstools from Luminaire. Apparatus’ Tassel 1 pendants from Ed’it and an untitled artwork by Arman hang above. Opposite: Rostro by Manolo Valdés brightens the lounge, which houses Bensen’s U Turn armchairs from Arravanti Contemporary Interiors. Poggi designed the chandelier, rug and coffee table. Boyd Lighting’s Obi sconce from Jerry Pair decorates a wall.
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The living area shows off Montis’ Flint coffee table, Turner armchairs and Tor side table as well as Flexform’s Groundpiece sectional, all from Luminaire. A custom rug is underfoot. Acoustic Architects handled the home’s automation.
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Above: Desalto’s Sand chairs from Luminaire surround a table by Amalia Carpentry in the breakfast area. In the kitchen, outfitted with Wolf appliances, Lapalma’s Miunn stools pull up to a counter illuminated by dweLED’s Vanity LED pendants from YLighting. Opposite: The dining room’s custom mirror reflects VeniceM’s Mondrian chandelier and wall sconce from Nisi B as well as artworks by Liu Bolin, Robert Indiana and Manolo Valdés. Porro’s Beam table and Carl Hansen & Son’s Elbow chairs are from Luminaire. Innovations’ Edo Silk wallcovering in Sterling from iDesign envelops the space.
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B&B Italia’s Alys bed, wearing Sferra’s Sereno linens, and Bend sofa add comfort to the main bedroom. Jesse’s Plume nightstands hold Flos’ IC T1 lamps from Fadecci. A custom rug grounds the floor, and a Phillip Jeffries linen covers the walls. Curtains from iDesign frame views of the balcony, which contains Dedon’s Mbrace lounge chairs and Porcini side table.
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BEYOND THE SURFACE Arguably the part of home that most exemplifies form meets function, surface materials often present homeowners and design pros alike with complex decisions to make. Go with marble that speaks to you, or opt for something more durable? Is hardwood or tile best for that spalike bathroom or open-air deck? While surfaces play a key role in practicality, they double as a style setter, inspiring innovative thinking and ever-new developments. Turn the page, and explore the latest and greatest products and possibilities, as well as recommendations and advice from those who source, manufacture and refine them.
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CONSIDER THIS TRIO •6 , 12 and 20mm porcelain slabs. When used where a stone slab would be the norm, these open up the possibilities for a different medium while maintaining the intent of large-format material.
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Surface selection is one of the most important factors in any project. Countertops, flooring, walls and backsplashes define a space’s look, setting the stage for all other parts of a design. Practical concerns also play a role, as such, foundational elements must withstand ample traffic. Enter, Ceramic Matrix. The distributor of high-end porcelain tile and slabs, luxury natural stone, boutique
•W ater-jet mosaics. Available with multiple combinations of stone, glass, metal and other mediums, these allow the introduction of an artful, bespoke piece to traditional and contemporary designs alike. •M arble and limestone. Long beloved, these two selections are often high on a design pro’s list. Ceramic Matrix ensures that the production standards for these natural stones exceed its expectations, and thus, those of each client.
handmade ceramics, intricate water-jet mosaics and glass tile has been a favorite of South Florida’s design community for more than 20 years. Given its huge selection of patterns and colors, it’s easy to see why. Responsible practices, too, make the company an ideal collaborator. “Our partners have developed techniques to avoid CO2 emissions, divert waste from landfills, and save energy and electricity, along with protecting our natural areas,” says president Glen Chami.
Top: Shown here in the Renoir colorway, Étoile de Rex large-format porcelain tiles can be installed in places where stone slabs are less ideal, like shower walls. Far left: Planches de Rex large-format porcelain tiles in the Miel color offer the warm feel of wood with the easy maintenance of porcelain. Left: In this bedroom, Pietre Luminose Carrara is backlit in Lithos Design’s Hamal pattern.
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As the very first company to create recyclable decking, Exterpark USA is undoubtedly
“For 45 years, we have been inventing new solutions, with quality and reliability at the heart of it all.”
an innovator in its industry. And its commitment to sustainability doesn’t end there. “We manufacture using FSC-certified wood, and our products include features that make them great choices for those seeking LEED building certifications,” manager Dionathan Rivero says. With both natural and wood-plastic composite options, Exterpark enables those interested in any look and feel to engage in its eco-friendly offering. Asked to discuss the company’s best sellers, Rivero points to ipe, teak and bamboo, as well as the Tech Cube collection, which comprises a unique combination of materials. “It is made to mirror the look of ipe and teak,” Rivero says. “It assimilates the natural wood look, with grain and texture, but adds the plus of zero maintenance and almost no possibility of discoloration.”
VENTURES OF PROMINENCE •F rom Tokyo: For a custom project, the Exterpark team created special, curved pieces in ipe, with an intensely complicated angle. “This would usually have taken six weeks, but the client needed it in two,” Rivero says. “We worked day and night to finish this novel request in time.”
•T o the Maldives: “One of our signature projects was for the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi,” Rivero shares. “We used more than 230,000 square feet of natural angelim wood and our magnet system to build a stunning, sweeping deck system for its pool area and floating bungalows.”
Top, left: On this deck tucked between skyscrapers, the Tech Cube collection combines teak and ipe coloring. Top, right: Although made of a wood-plastic composite, Tech Cube’s pieces each look like refined natural wood. Above: Natural angelim wood with Exterpark’s magnet system brings the perfect look and feel to this tropical getaway.
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LIMITED ONLY BY THE MIND Sabine Hill has an extremely robust custom program. “Our product line is new, fresh and creative, utilizing a color palette made up of 99 colors,” president Jeff says. “Our ability to create either modified or completely custom designs is a strong suit of our offering, as well as color-matching. You can modify any design by using our rendering tool on our website (patterns/design your own). If one of our 400 designs doesn’t work, then we can create a custom design or even custom colors. We are the factory, so we can produce anything.”
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Ten years ago, Lyndsey and Jeff Glasener had an aha moment. “While on a walk, I told Jeff I wanted to create my own tile line,” says Lyndsey, who, together with husband Jeff, has more than 50 years in the tile/stone industry. Both embraced the idea in thought and action, and soon, Sabine Hill was born. Today, the encaustic cement tile manufacturer is heading toward its 10th anniversary and growing in every aspect. Last year, Sabine merged operations with its partner factory in the Dominican Republic, expanding its offerings from 50 designs to over 400 patterns, and added a three-dimensional line and French pavers. With a warehouse in Miami and a home office in Wisconsin, Sabine Hill covers a lot of ground, serving any residential, hospitality or other project installation that welcomes its dynamic offering. “Black and white or full of color, the design possibilities of concrete tile are endless,” both say.
Top: Toscana custom colorway, 8 inches by 8 inches, at Playa Grande Beach Club in the Dominican Republic. Design by Kemble Interiors. Right: Quads custom colorway, 8 inches by 8 inches, at the Loews Hotel in Miami Beach. Design by Simeone Deary Design Group. Center: Berighestah colorway 3, 10 inches by 10 inches. Far right: Sevilla custom colorway, 8 inches by 8 inches. Top: Photography by Pip Cowley
COMING TO AMERICA “The three-dimensional Sierra collection really excites and speaks to me,” designer Lyndsey says. “It has been very popular in other countries, so I am spending a lot of time right now developing this line even more by playing with scale, making mini pieces and exploring new colors and designs. The handmade beauty of cement tile is like no other; its soft look and feel warms the heart.”
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FRUITS OF INVENTION Storia utilizes a technology, called True Balance, through which it adds an additional layer of hardwood to the bottom of a piece to increase stability.
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For the experts at Storia, true forward thinking is twofold. It’s about innovative technology and advancements in highly durable, man-made surfaces. But it’s also about sourcing natural materials in the most sustainable way possible, and inventing new ways of protecting them for human use. So, while founder Santiago Estevez
“With regard to our hardwood, French oak is uniquely rich in texture and aesthetic,” Estevez says. “It is considered by many to be the best oak in the world, and when the wood is harvested from the tree, the leftover trimmings are used to make wine barrels—a pleasant detail of provenance.” The material has proven its superiority in client demand. One Fisher Island client with several units requested 15,000 square feet of it in a 16-inch width, which manufacturers rarely have in stock. “They also wanted custom color sans knots, and needed it in just five weeks,” Estevez shares. “We were able to complete the request because we did have the raw material in stock at our factory in Spain.”
and wife Lourdes Abascal do offer clients premier porcelain tiles and SPC vinyl that can withstand heavy use with little maintenance, they also devote attention to how they source and present the finest hardwood. “Our wood flooring is manufactured exclusively from FSC- and PEFC-certified wood, which means that the wood is carefully selected for harvest in a way that protects forests,” Estevez says. Once wood arrives at its facilities, an intense vetting process takes place. Storia also offers a custom experience to clients, with uncommon sizes and unique patterns.
Top: This polished Italian porcelain has the luxurious look of marble. Far left: French oak is shown here in the shade Clear. Left: Italian porcelain in the wood look and color Oak Ginger offers a warm, yet contemporary feel. Above: These wood-look porcelain samples in geometric shapes showcase all of the possibilities.
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