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This is rarely exemplified so well as in the relationship between interior designer and paint contractor. After the style whiz selects the perfect palette to complement architecture, building materials, furnishings and accessories, those talented with a brush bring it to fruition with deft hands and a deeply rooted understanding of application techniques, product composition, layering and more. When interior designer and paint contractor meet in the middle, a true marriage of art and science is at work. In this special section presented in partnership with Benjamin Moore, 10 such dynamic duos showcase the perspectives, craftsmanship and love for hue and tone that they pour into every project. Introducing, the Faces of Design.
CERTAINLY, THOSE FACTORS PLAY A ROLE IN ANY PROJECT. BUT THE TRUTH IS THAT, SO OFTEN, THE MARKER OF IMPACTFUL DESIGN IS AN ALL-IMPORTANT, BEHIND-THE-SCENES INGREDIENT: COLLABORATION.
WHEN ONE CONTEMPLATES GREAT DESIGN, THEMES EMERGE. IT MIGHT BE EXPECTED THAT THESE WOULD BE AESTHETIC PRINCIPLES, AN EXPERT’S EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION, OR THE HOMEOWNER’S LEVEL OF INVOLVEMENT.
Blueprints + BRUSHSTROKES I N P A R T N E R S H I P W I T H B E N J A M I N M O O R E
Enrique: Paint can give everything a rhythmic look by connecting many aspects of the project, creating intimacy or openness across spaces. Paint a picture of the design journey and the role you play within it. Luis: We try to see things from the perspective of the design team, making their vision beautiful with color and craftsmanship. rowlandbroughton.com, forrestpaintingcolorado.com
SILVER SPRING, MD IANTHA CARLEY + JAMES LACKFORD
When clients expect close to perfection, smoothing the behind-the-scenes processes is key. Enter, designer Iantha Carley and paint expert James Lackford. The husbandand-wife team has built a gorgeous portfolio, with Iantha contributing the eye for color and James keeping upto-date on products and techniques. And while Iantha’s attention to detail is most immediately noticed in a completed space, James plays that role too. “Putting the paint on is the easy part. The prep takes the most time. One of my best guys goes out at night with a bare bulb and circles everything he finds wrong on the surface.” ianthainteriors.com, properpaintandpaper.com
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How did you three come to work together?
PHOTOGRAPHY: CARLEY/LACKFORD BY STACY ZARIN GOLDBERG; BROUGHTON/PENA BY MATT NAGER
“People often try to identify what creates that ce rtain sense of elegance and luxury in their favorite spaces. It’s the paint and finishes.”
IANTHA CARLEY ASPEN, CO SARAH BROUGHTON + ENRIQUE AND LUIS PENA
Sarah: We believe that walls are our canvas and backdrop to life and art—the quality of the painting is important. So, we like to work with level-five finishes a lot. Early on in our firm, Enrique executed that with fantastic attention to detail and dedication to craft. We have worked together for the 20 years since! Describe the impact of paint on interiors.
JAMIE DRAKE AND CALEB ANDERSON + JONATHAN KUTZIN
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
In historic, iconic spaces, selecting paint can be daunting. Every hue should be perfectly attuned to the design, worthy of the home’s precedence, elegant yet ahead of the trends. Such is the challenge that often faces Jamie Drake and Caleb Anderson. Beloved for their balance of timelessness and today, the designers embrace the art of “repolishing” interiors in buildings like One57 and Herzog & de Meuron’s 56 Leonard. And behind the scenes, one partner has played a key role. Jonathan Kutzin met the design duo when they collaborated at a Kips Bay Decorators Show House in 2008. The rest is a history of perfect pairing. “I work almost exclusively with the design community to deliver top quality in high-end environments,” Jonathan shares. “I have developed many unique specialty finishes, including one that incorporates eyeshadow into the medium and others with mica flakes and iron oxides.” With this innovative mindset, he creates capsule collections of samples for each of Jamie and Caleb’s illustrious projects. As for the team’s favorite formula, Jamie says, “Benjamin Moore AURA®’s quality makes it our go-to pick.” drakeanderson.com, americapainting.nyc “Paint can be the star or supporting role. I like when we use it to surprise or ‘wink’ at you—a bright orange peeking at you from the back of a bookcase.”
RYE NAZARIAN
Asked to share the story of her collaboration with paint craftsman Rye Nazarian, designer Emilie Munroe says, “There is no lack of stories to share over a glass of wine!” Indeed, from executing an entire project during a client’s two-week vacation to perfecting the boldest of hues (an Emilie signature), the duo is always up to a challenge. Rye speaks to one he often undertakes: “There is this ‘freshly fallen snow look’ people are often seeking. We do it by using 18-inch rollers and a sprayer loaded with Benjamin Moore Regal in a dead flat finish on the ceiling.” studiomunroe.com, surfacepaintdesign.com
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NEW YORK CITY, NY
EMILIE MUNROE + RYE NAZARIAN
PHOTOGRAPHY: DRAKE/ANDERSON/KUTZIN BY BRITTANY AMBRIDGE; MUNROE/NAZARIAN BY ALANNA HALE; BARNEY/MOON BY JUSTIN CLEMONS; CORRIGAN/SUPLEE BY BRITTANY AMBRIDGE
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Why do you consider it critical to work with a skilled painting contractor? Timothy: Our projects tend to have beautiful architectural details, wood paneling and plasterwork, which require specialty painting. We also work on historic homes where an understanding of preservation is key.
LOS ANGELES, CA TIMOTHY CORRIGAN + BILL SUPLEE
How do the feature benefits of a paint product influence your specification? Bill: We love Benjamin Moore’s SCUFF-X® for families because it is washable and scrubbable. Low or no-odor formulas like Eco Spec® are desirable for health-conscious clients and those with young children. I also recommend semigloss and eggshell finishes for kitchens and baths, but flat ones for ceilings and matte for walls. Which colors inspire you the most? Timothy: I am most influenced by the vibrant, saturated colors used in mid-18th-century French design. I like warm shades versus cooler ones in any color, because they make a space feel welcoming. timothy-corrigan.com, pinkpainter.net
AUSTIN, TX SARA MALEK BARNEY + LISA AND PETER MOON
Upon being asked to describe the impact paint has on an interior, Lisa Moon says, “Use of light, use of color and good space planning are the essence of great design. If any of these is not executed well, the environment falls flat or, worse, feels ‘off.’” It’s this level of insight that has made Lisa, her husband Peter and their team at Paper Moon Painting invaluable resources for Sara Malek Barney, the founder and principal at BANDD/DESIGN. She chimes in, “We believe that everyone deserves to live, work and experience life in an aesthetically pleasing space, and having true craftspeople applying paint of the quality Benjamin Moore provides is key to creating that.” As is the breadth of selection. “Benjamin Moore does an excellent job of curating rich, lovely colors, plus providing the greatest selection of whites and off-whites in various undertones,” Lisa says. “They always seem to land on the perfect amount of saturation, ensuring brilliant hues never look like Crayola colors on the wall.” Peter adds his application tip for those bright shades: “Use a gray primer under reds and blues to avoid multiple coats.” bandddesign.com, papermoonpainting.com
MCLEAN, VA TRACY MORRIS + GEORGE FRITZ
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A warm taupe, a deep blueberry, a soft blush—out of all the colors under the sun, these three, Tracy Morris says, will always captivate her. The interior designer has a deep appreciation for color’s role in her creations, and construction and paint expert George Fritz has a passion for exceptional paint application. “Paint can transform a ‘blah’ space into something spectacular,” Tracy says. George adds, “And selecting the right paint can make the difference between an easy project and happy client or an extended project and miserable client.” Perhaps it’s no wonder these two have been a dream project team for almost a decade.
Why is your collaborative relationship critical to a project’s success? Allison: It broadens how creative you can be. Recently, we wanted to bleach a mahogany ceiling in an outdoor space and then apply a beige stain to cut the green hue and create a soft shade. It would be challenging, but Chad accomplished it in one try. He is a master of subtle texture! Describe the impact of paint on interiors. Zita: We’ve been doing a lot of transitional spaces where the walls, moldings and ceilings are the same color but varying finishes. This becomes a clean and serene envelope perfect for showcasing art, which exemplifies the influence paint has on our designs. What role does paint sheen/finish play?
TRACY MORRIS
Chad: Benjamin Moore’s Regal Select Matte is a favorite because it has a very subtle sheen but is almost flat. The way it toys with light gives a home a lovely glow. It can also be scrubbed clean without damage. paladinorudd.com, irawalden.com
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PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL ALLISON PALADINO AND ZITA RUDD + CHAD QUIST
“ The design journey is a bit of a relay race where we continuously pass the baton back and forth , supporting each other at each stage.”
Exactitude and craftsmanship, vision and inspiration —these are the elements that come together in the partnership of Joan Craig and Steve Hester. The designer and painting pro, and their respective teams, have made an art form out of collaboration for more than a decade. Joan knows that color transforms a space, and Steve’s 70-plus skilled painters take the utmost pride in their work. “We want to give our customers a finished product that will last for years to come,” Steve says. And they do, by helping designers like Joan select the perfect formula and finish before applying it beautifully. craigandco.com, hesterdecorating.com “ Th e final paint coats impact the big picture. If they aren’t perfect, every other effort and vision is diminished.”
Peter: Believe it or not, AURA® in a basic white. Simply put, it works the best for trim, and this is an area that often gets overlooked. Why do you consider it critical to work with a skilled interior designer? Peter: If the client loves their color selections, they’ll be happy with our work and vice versa. We make the colors look their best, but it’s all about the color for the homeowner. everickbrown.com, certapro.com/westchester CHICAGO, IL JOAN CRAIG + STEVE HESTER
EVERICK AND LISA BROWN + PETER BUTTENWIESER
WESTCHESTER, NY
How did you three come to work together?
What is your all-time favorite Benjamin Moore product?
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JOAN CRAIG
Peter: We went to college together and ultimately found ourselves in the same industry 20 years later. Share your tips for paint selection. Everick: For a modern feel, Lisa and I like to specify our signature look, which includes painting the trim, doors and baseboard the same color as the wall in a satin or matte finish. In rooms where the ceilings are 8 feet tall or shorter, we choose white or lighter colors in flat finishes to create the illusion of a taller space.
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“Use AURA® Bath & Spa matte in the bathroom, especially for deeper colors. I’ve got baths I painted 10-plus years ago that still look new because of this formula.” JAMES LACKFORD “High-gloss ceilings, which have great drama and bounce light off, take a room to heaven.”
JAMIE DRAKE “Deep, saturated hues for the win! Life is too short to live in a sea of white. Make a choice and lean in. If you tire of it (you won’t) you can easily repaint.”
“If you are aiming to create a glowing space with a level-five finish, select an enamel paint that provides that car paint-like look.”
GEORGE FRITZ
I N P A R T N E R S H I P W I T H B E N J A M I N M O O R E Advice FROM THE Experts
EMILIE MUNROE “ The level of preparation a surface needs for a perfect application depends on the sheen, and that decision is informed by many factors: lighting, traffic, color and more.” STEVE HESTER “Next to space planning, paint is the most significant effect we can have on an environment.”
TIMOTHY CORRIGAN “ When chosen well, paint can regulate the mood of a room, making a sunny space feel fresh and cool or an area with minimal windows feel cozy and comfortable.”
ALLISON PALADINO “I a m a China White OC-141 fan. We work with a lot of natural materials, and its taupe undertone works amazingly well with wood and stone.”
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PETER MOON SCAN TO JOIN THE BENJAMIN MOORE A&D COMMUNITY. benjaminmoore.com Dragonwell CSP-930 Decorator’s White CC-20 Chartreuse 2024-10 North Sea Green 2053-30 Peridot 594 Harbor Fog 2062-70 Sanibel Peach 072 Pashmina AF-100 Dark Pewter 2122-10 “ Whites and beiges are difficult colors to pick because the differences are so subtle. We have our go-to favorites!”
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LISA BROWN “Always determine the best color for a room by painting a 2-by-2-foot foam board and moving it around the space. It should suit in every patch of light.”
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Written by Kelly Phillips Badal Photography by Tim Lenz 142 Taking Time Artist Peeta Tinay applies what she learned while making traditional furniture to the bold forms of her sculptural baskets.
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I recently read that portraits by Barkley L. Hendricks will be featured alongside old masters at The Frick Collection in New York City. Hendricks is the first artist of color to have a solo show at the 87-year-old museum. That an institution presenting European art from the 14th to 19th centuries will be showing work of a contemporary artist whose focus is large-scale portraits of Black Americans—and who was an influential predecessor to the likes of Kehinde Wiley, Amy Sherald, Toyin Ojih Odutola and others—is significant for the art world...and, indeed, for us all.
At this same museum in January 2015, I stood in front of John Singer Sargent’s Lady Agnew of Lochnaw, a painting I studied in my college art history classes. It has had a profound effect on me as both a design editor and an artist. I have my calendar marked to be back at the Frick in Fall 2023 to view Hendrick’s Steve with an equal measure of exuberant anticipation. Enjoy our art-focused issue. Please support artists and the arts.
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RADAR I N S P I R A T I O N | S H O W R O O M S | N O T E W O R T H Y Luxe explores artists making waves, the latest showroom model and modern Shaker style. vanity , katie stout. courtesy artist and nina johnson, miami, photo by blaine davis.
Stroke of Genius FOUR DESIGNERS SHARE THE ARTISTIC TALENTS THEY’RE COLLECTING FOR PROJECTS AND PERSONAL USE ALIKE. PRODUCED BY KATHRYN GIVEN “I wasdrawnimmediatelyto juxtapositionsboldKremer’sPaulcolor, vivid paint application and sensuous use of lines. I discovered his work last year through a group exhibition that featured artists engaging with geometric abstraction. I quickly FaceTimed a client who bought a piece right then and there.” –DAVID NETTO, davidnettodesign.com david netto headshot: rozette rago, paul kremer photo: courtesy artist. Window 07 by Paul Kremer, paulkremer.info, alexanderberggruen.com RADAR OSNIPIRATIN L U X E S O U R C E C O M
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When it came time for Beni Rugs to open a brick-and-mortar outpost, the standard-issue gallery didn’t feel right. So, co-founder Robert Wright opted to do what a rare but emerging coterie of brands have embraced: roll out the welcome mat for clients in a place that would typically have one in the first place. An actual home. In 2018, the then digital-only company got its start by allowing people to fully customize Moroccan rugs. But a few years later, the time had come to expand to a physical location. “We wanted it to feel like you’re coming over to your friend’s apartment....and oh, by the way, on the floor are rugs from our newest collection,” Wright explains. “It was a fun exercise to think: ‘Well, why don’t we come up with an apartment in New York that’s the home of our ideal Beni consumer?’” They imagined everything from this fictitious client’s art collection down to the trinkets brought home from their travels. Thus, their new appointment-only Greenwich Village studio in a circa 1900 brownstone on West 9th Street in Manhattan was born. Other brands embracing the idea that style begins at home include Casa Perfect, Lee Broom, Gabriel & Guillaume and Galerie Philia (the latter of which opened its latest traveling showroom inside a $10 million Chelsea apartment). “We wanted to show that you can not only live with these historical pieces, but also mix them in a very casual way,” says Guillaume Excoffier, co-founder (with Nancy Gabriel) of Gabriel & Guillaume, which procures everything from Martin Szekely’s 1988 Betty armchairs to a 1950 Italian sofa by Federico Munari. The gallery, featuring rotating exhibitions, is currently ensconced in an appointment-only, twostory residence at 11 West 57th Street in New York City. “We have created a new kind of retail experience—something more exclusive, something more private— like entering into the apartment of a collector,” Gabriel says. It’s no surprise then that companies are seeing this model resonate with consumers, as navigating the sometimes-arduous task of making design choices now seems much easier in a familiar setting.
Beni Rugs worked with stylist Colin King to perfect their townhouse space in New York City’s Greenwich Village (left). In a sleek corner of Gabriel & Guillaume’s Manhattan skyscraper residence, beautiful furnishings mingle with works of art. Galerie Philia’s latest traveling showroom extends to all five floors of a stately brownstone (previous page).
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DAVID For artist David Nosanchuk, of the past has allowed him to an oeuvre very much rooted in the new materials, methods and processes, Nosanchuk is as candlestands in translucent resin. A student of Shaker the New York-based come to culture and beliefs were tied to what produced. Be it a chair, table or baby’s toy, every form harks back to the maker’s values—a quiet beauty Nosanchuk honors every stage
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JOLIE NGO As the youngest member of the museum’s Makers’ Circle, recent art school graduate Jolie Ngo creates ceramic ‘cyborg-like’ objects and vessels using modern technologies, including 3-D printing and rapid prototyping. A child of the early aughts, her aesthetic was shaped by digital interfaces including Minecraft and The Sims, and she continues to explore the intersection between handmade and automated. “Shaker work is quite the opposite of my own with a focus on simplicity and purpose,” Ngo says. “Their objects lack unnecessary ornamentation and decorative detail.” But, nonetheless, she has come to appreciate this ethos of making. “They believed that mastery of craft was a partnership with tools, materials and process—an idea I hold close within my own work, continuously probing the synergy between what is formed by hand versus technology.” ngojolie.net
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NOSANCHUK David Nosanchuk, studying designs of the allowed him to develop an oeuvre very rooted in the present. Using new materials, methods and processes, Nosanchuk is remaking traditional Shaker work such as wooden candlestands in translucent resin. A longtime student of Shaker style, the New York-based artist has come to understand that their culture and beliefs were tied to what they produced. Be it a chair, table or baby’s toy, form harks back to the maker’s values—a quiet Nosanchuk honors throughout every stage of construction. davidnosanchuk.com
“Iconic Shaker pieces, like chairs and boxes, have always had a pull on us as designers,” explains Ladies & Gentlemen Studio’s Dylan Davis, adding that working with the museum has “been an amazing opportunity to do a deeper dive into their culture.” Davis, who founded his multidisciplinary Brooklyn studio in 2010 with wife Jean Lee, believes historical principles of Shakerism can change how we look at contemporary life. For example, they reimagined one of the Shakers’ most intentionally designed furnishings that centers around a closely held belief: the workstation. The pair’s secretary-style iteration features just the right amount of room for everyday items while allowing them to be concealed at the end of the day ladiesandgentlemenstudio.com
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And while the contemporary artist is drawn to the group’s “resourcefulness, simple solutions and entrepreneurial genius” she is also interested in the predominance of female makers and the role women played in propelling 19th century craft forward. katiestout.com
KATIE STOUT When going through the Shaker Museum’s collection, Katie Stout was drawn to colorful, sweet and soft objects— in other words, not the iconic pieces noted for minimalism.
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Arriving in the United States around 1774, the Shakers were a Utopian sect who created a distinctly new design vernacular. Prioritizing function above all else, they favored simple, pared-down aesthetics that allowed an object’s materiality to shine. The group was also known for championing gender and racial equality, communal living and sustainability. At their peak in the 1900s, thousands of members resided throughout the Northeast, Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana.
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A HISTORICAL RENOVATION IS IN THE WORKS AT THE SHAKER MUSEUM.
Today, the Shaker Museum in Chatham, New York, continues to tell their story, showcasing the most comprehensive collection of art, furniture, objects and materials in the country—much of which was out of view for the last decade. The museum will soon enter a new iteration, and double in size, as it moves to a 19th-century industrial building within Colombia County, where Selldorf Architects and Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects are heading up interior and exterior renovations respectively. An inaugural Makers’ Circle, consisting of contemporary artists and designers, is collaborating with the museum’s leadership on institutional decisions. As executive director Lacy Schutz notes, “the Shaker Museum continues to convene and engage a community of creatives connected to its material culture and whose work is informed by it today.” shakermuseum.us
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As a direct response to a bonnet and cloak she found in the archives, the trail blazing artist created a whimsical chair out of muslin layered with ruffles and ruching. Stout describes the final result as “a silly, frilly duo of cloaked and bonnet-ed chairs joined in a permanent Shaker dance.”
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Verdant Views Carlos Mota’s G: Forever Green is a scrapbook-like compilation dedicated to the universally loved of—you guessed it—green. No subject too or shade too bright is off limits for this well-traveled style guru. A mixture of his own snapshots—glossy Portuguese tiles and ivy-clad façades—mingle with infamous interiors, like this bedroom Tangier residence of Yves Saint Laurent and Bergé. Prepare for a jolt of serotonin with each of the page. casamota.com
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Fantastical Delights From the Bloomsbury Group to ‘80s pop and ancient mythology, British artist and designer Luke Edward Hall finds gleeful inspiration in all things colorful and whimsical. In Hall’s second book, A Kind of Magic: The Kaleidoscopic World of Luke Edward Hall, his singular brand of wonder is on full display. Having dabbled in everything from product design and decorating to fashion and hospitality, there’s no telling what kind of magic is on the horizon for this wunderkind. lukeedwardhall.com L U X E S O U R C E C O M
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MELTING POINT Bower Studios’ organic Melt Armchair appears to capture metamorphosis in motion. As if subjected to extreme heat, the upholstered bouclé cushion gracefully drapes over a walnut base before settling into its final state: a light and airy contoured perch. Showcased throughout are architectural backdrops painted by New York City-based artist Haleh Atabeigi using Benjamin Moore’s Citrus Burst 364, Jalapeño Pepper 2147-30 and Easter Hunt 554. bower-studios.com, halehpaint.com, benjaminmoore.com Curves Ahead DRAMATIC AND SINUOUS, THESE SCULPTURAL FURNISHINGS WILL HAVE YOU ON THE EDGE OF YOUR SEAT. PRODUCED BY KATHRYN GIVEN AND SARAH SHELTON WRITTEN BY KHADEJAH KHAN PHOTOGRAPHY BY PATRICIA HEAL TEKRAM GOSPTLIHT L U X E S O U R C E C O M
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Artisan Aleiya Olu pays homage to her Detroit homebase with the Lyndon chair. When conceiving the design, Olu found inspiration everywhere from the Motor City’s rich craft tradition and midcentury modern aesthetic to its buzzy creative scene. The resulting hand-assembled cherry oak chair is simple in materiality but playful in shape; sturdy in stance but warm in embrace. studiofromus.co
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The Squiggle Chairs by Christopher Miano, founder of CAM Design Co., are a true product of the pandemic. During days at home, the furniture designer felt compelled to create something that would elicit a smile and bring lightness to a space. Shown here in bleached maple, red oak and walnut, and topped with bouclé cushions, the playful chairs are crafted from sustainably sourced woods in Union City, New Jersey. chrismiano.com
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Informed by her collection of handmade ceramic vessels, artist Simone Bodmer-Turner is quickly turning heads with her first foray into sculpted furniture. The petite stature of Chair I, (left), unites flowing lines into a cohesive, organic silhouette, while Chair II features a larger structure and elongated foot. Matte white and textured to the touch, both handcrafted pieces feel as though they were composed from a single clay slab. simonebodmerturner.com, mattermatters.com
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As a classically trained woodworker, Brooklyn-based artist Luke Malaney begins each composition with a sketch, making changes along the way. His resulting creations meld fantastical ideas with form and functionality. Crafted in rich walnut, Lev’s Chair is one such free-form design featuring rear lunate legs and elegant curves. For the chair’s back, Malaney used jewelers’ tools to add an intricate gouge texture that appears to come to life. lukemalaney.com
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For their freshman debut, The High Key’s Relief collection explores curvaceous shapes as is evident in the Glove Couch. Founder and creative director John Vieweg first designs pieces using 3D software, after which a network of manufacturers build the designs to exact renderings. Vieweg contemplated the idea of ‘relief’ throughout the design process: from the physical relief of sitting on a sofa, to the way in which reliefs were historically made by carving away at materials—a method employed on the sofa’s interior foam body to achieve its final construction. thehighkey.design
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Jamie Drake and Caleb Anderson, the design duo behind Drake/Anderson, are known for their stylish schemes and a penchant for producing luxurious, impactful spaces. So, when their clients—a couple who had just purchased an apartment in a new Manhattan building—wanted to gut their kitchen in favor of injecting some personality and color, the designers were more than happy to oblige. “We landed on a beautiful blue for the cabinetry, which looks rich, sophisticated and playful,” Anderson says of the chosen hue: Benjamin Moore’s Vermont Slate. The painted custom cabinetry also cam ouflages all appliances and even houses a semi-walk-in pantry and breakfast bar. “The color was the biggest point of departure, and the marble came second,” Anderson continues. “The client loves interesting stones, and this room has three! The Oyster White marble on the countertops and backsplash is highly gestured with organic veining, while the White Thassos and Blue de Savoie marbles on the floor are laid in a geometric Mondrian-style pattern but they all marry together wonderfully.” Another focal point is the plush L-shape banquette, which is built into the back of the peninsula, saving valuable square footage and giving the room a nice sense of movement. This informal dining nook is visually connected to the prep area with a large lighting piece from Apparatus overhead while artwork by Melinda Hackett enlivens the entire space. “This kitchen isn’t huge,” Anderson says, “but it certainly feels dynamic.” drakeanderson.com
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Drake/Anderson filled this Manhattan kitchen with striking touches, like custom cabinetry in Benjamin Moore’s Vermont Slate, Oyster White marble countertops, Mondrian-esque stone flooring, artwork by Melinda Hackett and an Apparatus light fixture.
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Jamie Drake and Caleb Anderson’s book Bold: The Interiors of Drake/Anderson (Rizzoli) drops in October. The tome contains 11 projects, including Anderson’s own New York apartment, where a marble bath features pops of yellow. Both the brass-sheathed wet bar and kitchen are located in a London residence. rizzoliusa.com A SELECTION OF KITCHENS AND BATHS FROM THEIR NEW BOOK. “It’s fun combining details that feel antique or old-world with those that are more modern. Textural connections unite a space, such as the glass cabinetry and hammeredbrass island here.”
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In this Upper West Side bath designed by Drake/Anderson, a custom vanity topped with Calacatta Turquoise marble complements Bisazza mosaic tiles. Sconces from Circa Lighting flank a mirror from Mirror Home. photo: joshua mchugh.
To satiate the same client’s love of color and Bisazza tile, Drake/Anderson enveloped a powder bath located off the office in a mesmerizing gradient mosaic. “The upper half almost recalls windows in a skyscraper,” Jamie Drake says. Since the design of the adjacent workspace is fun and whimsical, the same feeling was carried into the bathroom with a playful all-over tile arrangement. Drake notes that, “the clean, contemporary floating vanity doesn’t compete with the surroundings, but its curved shape adds another layer of visual interest.” A benefit of sheathing every surface in tile? “It melts the perimeters of the room, making it appear larger,” Drake explains. drakeanderson.com
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For a residence in Rye, New York, designer Shannon Murray Petruzello of Shannon Murray Interiors envisioned a glamorous powder room inspired by her client’s favorite color. “This home was originally built in the 1980s, so we did a full renovation of the first floor— including this existing powder room—in order to modernize it for a young family,” explains Murray Petruzello, who paired a cool marbleized wallpaper by Schumacher with Benjamin Moore’s Cable Knit Sweater on the remaining walls.
What an interesting vanity! The custom L-shape vanity was purely an aesthetic choice. The client didn’t have a need for storage below, which allowed us to do something a bit di erent with the design. For the wallpaper installation, we mimicked the form of the vanity and extended it from one accent wall up to the ceiling. shannonmurrayinteriors.com
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Illa Gaunt brings a masters in art history and a post-graduate diploma in modern and contemporary art from Christie’s Education in London to her Houston-based boutique advisory. Keen to share her passions, she transformed her Instagram account (@_ig_art) into a platform for accessible arts education. illagauntart.com
gardy st. fleur portrait: charlie rubin. artwork: pressed celadon peaks , 2021 , amanda baldwin, oil and acrylic on canvas. courtesy artist and hesse flatow, new york. illa gaunt portrait: leah wilson. humberto moro portrait: rodrigo alvarez, courtesy l’officiel mexico. installation: double merge, 1968, sam gilliam; installation view: dia beacon, beacon, new york. 2019. copyright sam gilliam/artists rights society (ars) new york. photo: bill jacobson studio, new york. Courtesy Dia Art Foundation. chelsea portrait: courtesy tappan collective.
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Ar tists to watch: Rebecca Ness, Delphine Desane, Cindy Ji Hye Kim, Chibuike Uzoma and Vamba Bility. Don’t miss: The Independent Fair in New York this September, which will focus on overlooked 20 th century artists. Paul Claude Gardère, the first Haitian artist in residency at the Studio Museum in Harlem, will be on view—I’m excited about that. Next frontier: Starting a monthly dinner series where artists, clients and board members can discuss changes that need to be made at the institutional level.
A Brooklynite by way of Haiti, Gardy St. Fleur built his practice showing beginner collectors the ropes—and joys—of the art world. As business grew, he drilled down on introducing emerging, as well as historically overlooked, talents to budding collectors, adding mentorship and management of working artists along the way. saintfleur.com
Nightstand companion: Tell Them I Said No by Martin Herbert—a collection of essays by artists, including David Hammons (a hero of mine), who were creating for the purpose of transaction but ultimately retreated from the art world. Unforgettable institution: Fondation Beyeler in Switzerland, which was started by a Swiss dealer couple with an incredible modern art collection. The building was designed by Renzo Piano—it’s very special.
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Making headlines: The art world is bonkers right now with long waiting lists for new works, sold-out shows and record-breaking auction prices. See: Louise Bourgeois’ Spider sold for $40 million at Art Basel and Andy Warhol’s Marilyn sold last May for $195 million, breaking auction records for an American artist. Looking forward: Amanda Baldwin’s vibrant landscapes are on my radar. I’m excited about her upcoming show at Hesse Flatow in New York City. Hot spot: Berlin has amazing contemporary galleries like Soy Capitán and Wentrup. Sunday school: In 2019, I began presenting Sunday art history lessons on Instagram Live and developed a sizable following during the pandemic. Topics have ranged from art movements like Dada, to the intellectual explosion that took place at Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, to deeper dives into artists like Ruth Asawa. Treasure trove: I find new talent through critical reviews and art fairs like NADA Miami that focus on younger galleries and emerging artists. Highlight reel: Amoako Boafo: Soul of Black Folks at Contemporary Arts Museum Houston (on view through early October) is a gorgeous show. The way he approaches portraiture with both spirit and brush, as well as his signature finger painting, is inspiring. Collector’s mantra: Buy what you love. The intrigue and attraction should feel instinctual.
Anchored in New York with satellite locations in the American West and overseas, the Dia Art Foundation is a force in the nonprofit space. For Humberto Moro—newly-appointed deputy director of program—evolving exhibitions, publications and public engagement is intrinsically linked to telling an even more inclusive history of art. diaart.org
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When Chelsea Neman Nassib founded Tappan Collective 10 years ago, online-native galleries were a novelty. Fast forward to 2020 and the platform, thanks to its investment in producing artist studio visits and profiles for their website, found itself precociously equipped to connect stories with collectors in a digital world. tappancollective.com
Inspiration fix: One of the realms where truly original ideas are born is science fiction, and that is most of what I recreationally read these days. Ted Chiang and Liu Cixin are authors that I come back to. Arts destination: The vibrancy and creative freedom of Mexico City are rare—there’s always something unexpected. Hot topic: One of the most important subjects being discussed in the world at large, is the essential right to project different realities and possible futures. I’ve seen so many resonances with this idea. One example is the Venice Biennale, titled The Milk of Dreams curated by Cecilia Alemani, which, from specific art history perimeters, questions the agency of imagination. Pièce de résistance: Few things compare to The Lightning Field (1977) by Walter De Maria—a land art work in New Mexico in the Dia’s collection. De Maria used to say that every great artwork should have at least 10 meanings, and the myriad of ideas that can be interconnected to this piece is almost unfathomable. The way in which one experiences it, and what one can obtain from that experience, speaks directly a bout what we do at Dia.
New currency: With the rise of NFT’s, the art world has even more accessible paths for all. We sell NFT COAs, which allow us to include a contract in the sale encompassing royalties, so that every time the artwork trades, the artist makes 10 percent. This can be life-changing because artists don’t make a percentage of secondary sales, which is where prices often make headlines. Gallery crush: Del Vaz Projects by Jay Ezra Nayssan. Jay operates a galleryfarmstead from his home in Santa Monica. There’s also an apothecary that sells everything from Persian tea to CBD lavender salve. It’s wonderful to see curators bringing a more artful approach to retail and vice-versa. One to watch: Lisa Dengler. We just signed her and are so excited about her paintings and stone sculptures. On deck: Opening our first physical gallery. I want it to be a place that anyone can walk into and find something—almost like a vinyl store.
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Life-changing institution: The Noguchi Museum in Queens. It taught me how to sit quietly and take a long look. Coming up: This spring, we’re hosting an event curated by Art Handler. I can’t reveal too much, only that it’s a multi-event experience not to be missed! We’re also slated to have a show by New York City’s Bortolami Gallery featuring Robert Bordo. Design crush: Artist duo Kristen Wentrcek and Andrew Zebulon. I’ve never seen such high level of craft meet fearlessness and yet somehow remain functional. My wife and I own several of their pieces and admire them daily.
Fantasy acquisitions: Anything ever made by Carrie Mae Weems! If I could extend the spree, I’d buy a Carlton bookcase by Ettore S ottsass, a Cecily Brown painting, a Sam Moyer sculpture and a large wall piece by this little-known artist named Sol LeWitt. Dreaming big: I’d love to expand this concept, potentially in partnership with institutions. It’s also my hope that my team continue to spearhead consistent public programming that’s accessible to people of every age, color and educational background.
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Frustrated by the quality of studio space in New York City, artist Stef Halmos saw an opportunity to develop her dream resource. She set her sights on three historic mills in the Hudson Valley, converting them into Foreland: a vibrant arts campus spanning galleries, studios, collective workspace, public programming and event spaces—all built to create agency for working artists. forelandcatskill.com; stefhalmos.com
installation: carolyn salas via mrs. gallery; photographer alon koppel. stef portrait: josh goleman. photos: donovan portrait: william twitty. artwork: dna #9 (right), mixed media on paper, ilídio candja candja, mixed media on paper. courtesy bill lowe gallery. nancy portrait: evelyn henriquez. artwork: lollipop 2019 , clotilde jiménez, mixed media collage on paper. courtesy artist and mariane ibrahim.
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On deck: The first show scheduled for next year is called Alchemy and features Black artists from around the United States, including Thornton Dial, Wifredo Lam and Emma Amos. It’s a group show around this idea that in marginalized communities, there’s an innate call to take whatever you have and turn it into something that transcends its first state of being. Virtual reality: During the pandemic, galleries introduced 3-D viewing rooms. This technology had been around too long for us to be suffering from the 2-D aspects of photography! Now anyone can experience sculpture in 3D; you can even see surveys of the Whitney Biennial on YouTube. It’s a beautiful thing about the world we live in. Arresting artist: Ilídio Candja Candja, who was born in Mozambique around the time they won their independence from Portugal. He paints these beautiful abstractions around the influences of colonization. Lasting impression: The exhibition What is Left Unspoken, Love at Atlanta’s High Museum achieved true resonance. Fair game: Atlanta is 49 percent black. Generally speaking, art in the South is so much more diverse than what is currently being seen. Our programming moving forward will be reflective of this.
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Los Angeles-based advisor Nancy Gamboa specializes in developing private collections of cultural significance. Enhancing this pillar, she founded Botanica Fine Art, a digital initiative that promotes visibility for Latinx artists. nancyagamboa.com; botanica-fine-art.com
Industry buzz: There’s been a lot of talk about works by young artists reaching upwards of six figures privately and at auction. Three factors contributed to this phenomenon: newly-created crypto wealth, which added diverse buyers to the market, trillions in American dollars printed and a lack of primary access to work for new collectors. Fall happenings: September 2 marks the first installment of the Frieze Art Fair in Seoul. I’m excited to see what happens when the art world meets the sophistication of South Korea’s artists, institutions and collectors. Closer to home, the September opening of Hauser & Wirth in West Hollywood will be a treat for Angelenos. Buoyed by: The increased presence of Latinx, AAPI and BIPOC run galleries, including Commonwealth and Council (LA), Regular Normal (NYC), LaPau (LA), Calderón (NYC), Mariane Ibrahim (Chicago), Sow & Tailor (LA), Make Room (LA) and Estrella (NYC). Collecting 101: With so much art in the world, working around themes of identity, geography, medium, or a combination of three, can help focus decision-making while creating depth.
Donovan Johnson joined Bill Lowe Gallery 10 years ago, where he gracefully ascended the ranks. Upon the passing of his beloved mentor, for which the gallery is named, last December, Johnson was appointed executive director, tasked with ushering the Atlanta institution into its next chapter. lowegallery.com
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Interior Design: Ray Booth, McAlpine Home Builder: Matt Daniel, M. P. Daniel Construction Landscape Architecture: Gavin Duke, Duke Design Group, LLC
In the casual family entrance of this Nashville home updated by designer Ray Booth, an antique Italian curved mahogany bench from Obsolete provides an inviting spot to slip on or remove shoes. The Urban Electric Co. pendant suspends above a woven oval rug by Colonial Mills.
The kitchen and family room merge into a generous volume with a dining section and child-size sitting area—the latter of which leads to a Dutch door and wraparound screened porch. There’s also an intimate library near the entry, a welcoming front sitting room adjacent to the main family room, and a seating area off the dining room that serves as an inviting pre-dinner cocktail spot. In every space, Booth explains, the emphasis was on dialing back, “as well as recoloring to provide some calmness and modernity,” he says. “Quieting things down became the home’s defining theme.” This simplified approach continued well unto the exterior, where existing plantings received a major chop. “Everything was overgrown and wild, hanging over the house and land,” says landscape architect Gavin Duke, another longtime Booth collaborator who completed the project while with the former Page | Duke Landscape Architects. “Ray and I were in immediate agreement about editing for clarity.”
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here was no question that this house, a 1960s abode in Nashville’s Forest Hills neighborhood, was alluring—a sturdy, stone-walled grand dame still holding her head up high. It was the sort of house that does not reveal itself up front but enchants slowly, room by room, rather than all at once. Previously, it had belonged to an older couple who’d spent years there lovingly layering it with upholstered surfaces, patterned wallpaper and trim. But the new owners—a young family—were eager to embrace change. “It needed a palate cleanser,” designer Ray Booth recalls, comparing the process of updating it to a makeunder. The home’s hallmarks were rather unusual, too. Though Booth never turned up any images of how the structure appeared when first built, he believes its architectural origins were English-inspired. The floor plan also had a rambling quality. And although the dwelling’s interior detailing was sound, years of redesigns and renovations had begun to cloud its original intentions. “There were numerous extra spaces that we needed to assign function to,” explains Booth, who was assisted on the project by designer Perrin Mayne. Working within the existing frame—rather than razing and rebuilding—Booth notes, provided for discovery, possibility and opportunity. The primary bedroom, for example, boasts a sitting room with a door leading directly into the kitchen, allowing the owners to quickly dip inside. Booth responded with an en suite banquette for this space, envisioned as a private mini dining nook. “The owners already loved the residence they bought,” he says. “So, much of our task was maintaining the charm— while utilizing all of the interesting spaces that had evolved out of its journey as a house.”
Among the most significant changes: Two driveways were converted to one and nearly a dozen 12-foot boxwood shrubs were collected across the property then replanted at the front for privacy. Duke’s fresh insertions include showy Delaware Valley rhododendrons, bigleaf magnolias and droughttolerant river birch trees as punctuation points. “It’s an orderly wildness now,” the landscape architect concludes, adding that the family loves the results so much, they’ve since hosted a garden club party. Reflecting on the project, Booth reveals he’s most proud of how the homeowners were willing to work with their property’s every quirk. “The rabbit hole can go deep,” he notes, referencing how one change can lead to a cascade. “These clients had the courage to go ‘all the way.’ Because they truly loved their home from the beginning, this family had the foresight to bring it to its full potential.” For this reason, one Nashville estate is now more fetching than ever.
The kitchen and bathrooms were thoroughly upgraded during the project, including all cabinetry, as dated elements and appliances were stripped away. Here and throughout the house, the gracious arched windows, intricate millwork and exposed beams were left mostly intact, although a few received fresh coats of paint to unify the overall palette. “We removed the context of, say, an ochre checked fabric wall,” reveals Booth. “Now, those elements have a chance to stand on their own.” General contractor Matt Daniel, a frequent collaborator of Booth’s, proved essential during this stage, executing details that meld imperceptibly with the home’s original characteristics. “Working beside someone you’ve had a long-standing relationship with takes so many questions out of the process,” the designer notes. “Matt is a vital partner in any project’s success; there is a calmness he brings to the process.” Together, the duo’s efforts helped the succession of rooms unfold even more harmoniously. A high-ceilinged hallway lined with arched windows, for instance, marks the passageway between an older and newer section of the house—so light-filled it reads as a sunroom.
Against a bank of windows in the formal living room sits a Nickey Kehoe tufted settee upholstered in Rogers & Goffigon velvet. The vintage leather highback chair is from Selected Design & Antiques. A fringed Konekt ottoman adds a touch of whimsy.
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Opposite: An Elsinore rug by Carini NYC grounds the family room’s furnishings, including a customized Rubin sectional by Stewart Furniture paired with pillows of Antoinette Poisson’s Grenades linen, an A. Rudin swivel chair and a custom round coffee table.
Above: The family’s feline, Coco, perches atop a Lee Industries ottoman in Jerry Pair Leather’s Bella Pella in this family room sitting area. The Dutch door is painted Sherwin-Williams’ Black Fox. Rose Tarlow Melrose House’s Buttercup pendant illuminates wooly armchairs from Laserow and a low Clubcu cocktail table.
Above: Grouped around a Jasper Corkscrew table at one end of the formal living room, Verellen’s slipcovered Julien armchair joins two 19th-century Regency-style English chairs from Lee Stanton Antiques. Booth’s Counterweight floor lamp for Arteriors presides over the setting.
Opposite: Baker’s Porter daybed and Gregorius Pineo’s Paxton wing chair, both upholstered in Rose Tarlow Melrose House fabrics, soften this sitting room. The X-base coffee table is by Lucca Studio. Belle Meade sconces by The Urban Electric Co. complement a Howe chandelier overhead.
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Opposite: A Stewart Furniture chaise joins Booth’s Crescent chair for Hickory Chair and bronze Piloti floor lamp for Arteriors to compose a cozy sitting area in the primary bedroom. A silvery J.D. Staron rug extends beneath the Caste bench.
Right: Accenting the primary bathroom’s floating vanity of riftsawn white oak by SledgeCraft, Inc. is a custom mirror by Blue Door Framing between Stone and Sawyer lamps. An antique Khotan rug from Keivan Woven Arts warms the François & Co. limestone floors.
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Taking Time Antique restoration techniques play a starring role in a basket maker’s process. WRITTEN BY SHANNON SHARPE PHOTOGRAPHY BY LAUREN SEGAL
eeta Tinay’s passion for building baskets began with taking things apart— deconstructing wicker furniture to be exact. Not to destroy it, but to restore it. That process of examining each piece and cutting away areas as needed instilled a deep relationship with the material. The Northern California-based artist spent 10 years working at The Caning Shop in Berkeley, where she learned such techniques as caning, splint work and rush seating. “We did anything that you can think of that was hand woven, with all different types of natural materials,” she says.
The final oversize baskets—“I like to work big,” Tinay notes—might be utilitarian, such as her ottoman trays, or hung as wall art, like the pieces in her current show at New York City’s Culture Object gallery. Color often plays a role, but how much varies—it may be a slight integration of blue or red, or it could be an attention-grabbing basket of bright purple. But, even more than color, it’s the patterns she incorporates that make for inspired forms. “I take cues from different details,” she explains, pointing to the passementerie on fabric and the herringbone shapes on old car tires. “I find patterns in many different places,” Tinay says. “They get my mind thinking. Knowing my materials allows me to do a lot of things. In a way, the sky is the limit. I can break the rules.”
While the artist had always been a creative, it was through this training in restoration that she discovered her passion. “That really gave me a love for weaving, as well as an appreciation for intricate pieces and how things work underneath the weaving,” Tinay notes. She took that foundation to the next level through basketry classes, which she now teaches, learning classical techniques such as twining, plaiting and lashing. Thanks to her restoration experience, Tinay knows to take her time and respect the material—she favors round reed, flat reed, cane and whole rattan, which was used in Victorian wicker furniture. “I have to prepare the materials,” she explains of the steps she takes before the weaving begins. “Soak them and grade them out for the project—for certain aspects I need different diameters and densities.” Tinay then dyes her selections with hand-mixed color, allows them to dry and finally begins weaving. That is not the end though—“I do a lot of finishing,” the artist says. “Removing and adding color, coating the work in a UV archival varnish so the dye won’t fade, applying wax and buffing.”
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Artist Peeta Tinay builds sculptural baskets in her Northern California studio using traditional techniques. A painting by Don Osterloh, Tinay’s stepfather, hangs over reeds of different diameters and widths (opposite). Her father’s photo is displayed with hand-woven shoes from China and one of Tinay’s sketches (left). She weaves the base of a basket-in-progress (below) using small-diameter round reed.
Architecture: Karen Curtiss, Red Dot Studio Architecture and Design Interior Design: Catherine Kwong, Catherine Kwong Design Home Builder: Jeff King, Jeff King & Company Landscape Architecture: Danielle Steuernagel and John Steuernagel, Sculpt Gardens Evolving History A design team pens a modern story for this San Francisco classic with a colorful past. WRITTEN BY HEATHER SHONING | PHOTOGRAPHY BY MATTHEW MILLMAN
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In the sizable entry, designer Catherine Kwong placed a vintage Japanese hardwood console in front of a large window overlooking the Presidio. It’s accompanied by a pair of Matthiessen folding stools by Richard Wrightman Design and a jute Armadillo rug.
“They said, ‘We have this lovely house in an amazing location—and we live in three rooms,’ ” says architect Karen Curtiss, who worked on the project with designer Catherine Kwong and general contractor Jeff King. Separate stairs that once led servants to their quarters prohibited a modern flow, and there was no easy way for the family to access the outdoor space, which was important for their two young children.
In that spirit, past and present coexist comfortably in the home. On the main level, for example, an impressive foyer recalls a bygone era with heavy ornamented millwork, original stained-glass windows and a graceful staircase. However, there are hints that this dwelling trends modern, including an ornate banister in an arresting black hue. It’s a balancing act Kwong continues throughout the house. In the dining room, traditional embellishments include paneled walls, builtin china cabinets with cut-crystal door pulls and a ceiling covered with an intricate web of molding. The designer tempered the classic style with a sleek table and upholstered chairs. Elegant crown molding and wainscoting—along with twisting Solomonic columns seen through the window—define the living room, so Kwong selected furnishings for the space that juxtapose the original style with present-day shapes. “In the everyday areas like the kitchen, playroom and bedrooms, we made it feel young and fresh—like the new generation living there,” Kwong says. “The more historic rooms retain their original character, but we used contemporary furniture to soften the classic layers.”
An open floor plan is a decidedly modern concept that would be at odds with the original architecture. Instead, each space now has large, framed openings that draw you into the next room. This layout makes the progression from the traditional areas to the contemporary spaces—such as the kitchen with sleek lines and blond wood cabinetry sans hardware—effortless. And now, from the breakfast nook, the family can easily continue out to the yard.
Curtiss set about reconfiguring the floor plan to establish sight lines to the landscape designed by Danielle and John Steuernagel from each room while simultaneously creating better movement from one area to the next. Now, contemporary, functional spaces complement the residence’s historical design. “It’s fine to look at and preserve history and then layer in our era and stories,” the architect says. “You don’t have to demolish one to honor the next.”
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Built by a wealthy rancher in 1913, the residence featured opulent public spaces and simple, tuckedaway rooms for staff—a common layout for the era. During Prohibition it even housed a hidden speakeasy on the lower level. Those sharp divisions of space led the current homeowners to seek help creating a cohesive layout while preserving the dwelling’s historic details.
very home has a history; some are short and straightforward, others long and full of character. For this grand San Francisco abode that sits alongside the Presidio Wall and enjoys marvelous views of nature, the latter is the case.
Curtiss designed the entrance to the lower level to be dark and mysterious, hinting at the past to be discovered below. As they descend, the homeowners come to a glass-encased wine room with a hidden bookcase door, a feature that simultaneously celebrates and hides the collection, Prohibition style. The original speakeasy bar—one of only 11 remaining in private residences in the city—retains its authentic wear and tear, a nod to its dissolute history. The furnishings create a comfortable space for entertaining, beckoning visitors to enjoy views of the Presidio or to move to the adjoining outdoor living space. The lower level is also home to the children’s playroom with a light, bright aesthetic and easy access to the garden. “Establishing these connections to the land makes this a family house,” Curtiss notes. Walking through this classic abode, it’s easy to appreciate layers of the past rubbing elbows with elements of today. “From a purely aesthetic standpoint, I enjoy the contrast between modern and traditional,” King says. “I think it’s a great challenge for a good architect. And, in the case of the interior design, Catherine did an exceptional job of tying it all together.” Kwong notes the dwelling’s history continues because of the owners. “It’s a credit to them,” she says. “They respect the home’s past and the families who have lived here before.” Because they do, its long story continues with all the chapters intact.
The living room was refreshed in subtle shades—Benjamin Moore’s Kid Gloves on the original molding and Farrow & Ball’s Drop Cloth for the walls. They serve as the backdrop for a Dmitriy & Co sofa, BassamFellows chaise and coffee table from Orange.
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Opposite: An organized mudroom was a must-have for the busy young family. Shelves lined with baskets from Terrain and a letter holder by Lostine keep everything in place. A vintage rug from Obsolete softens the gray floor tile that runs into the kitchen.
Above: The kitchen was designed to be a modern counterpoint to the adjacent classic spaces. As such, the sleek, custom cabinets feature Neolith countertops. The dining nook is outfitted with a Black Creek Mercantile & Trading Co. round table and Anthropologie woven chairs.
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Architect Karen Curtiss gave the dining room more natural light by opening the space to the side yard.
Benjamin Moore’s Duxbury Gray on the walls, Roman and Williams Guild chairs, a Bone Simple Design fixture and artwork by Sasja Wagenaar help maintain the moody atmosphere.
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Above: Another modern intervention in this classic home is the primary bathroom. Neolith wall panels sit behind a floating custom vanity outfitted with Dornbracht faucets as well as bespoke mirrors illuminated by RBW sconces. The rug is by Tantuvi.
Opposite: The main bedroom is a serene retreat with a myriad of textures, including a knotted rug by Niba Designs and a Holland & Sherry wool flannel wallpaper. Kwong designed a Loro Piana-upholstered headboard to wrap around the window, preserving the view while allowing drapery to provide privacy.
The playroom connects to the garden by landscape designers Danielle and John Steuernagel. Artist Maybelle Imasa-Stukuls, who was inspired by local flora, painted the wall mural. Jean Prouvé’s Em table is surrounded by Eames chairs and Matter Made stools.
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Architecture: David Y. Shteierman, DJ Associate Architect, PC Interior Design: Nicole Fuller, Nicole Fuller
If Walls Could Talk A symphony of handcrafted finishes acts as artwork in a family’s Brooklyn townhome. WRITTEN BY JENNIFER BOLES PHOTOGRAPHY BY WILLIAM WALDRON/OTTO L U X E S O U R C E C O M 161
The designer credits a team of skilled craftspeople, whom she considers fine artists, with helping her realize her vision. “By working together so closely and understanding their art, we were able to create incredible things,” she says. Take the downstairs seating nook, whose luxurious details include diamondpatterned plasterwork, tufted upholstered walls and a metalcraft mirror that is more akin to a sculpture. Upstairs, in the couple’s bedroom, walls that appear to be boiserie are actually panels of reclaimed wood to which plaster artists have added ornate reliefs with a matte finish. Even the room’s drapery could be considered a work of art: Inspired by the frayed seams of a Lanvin dress, the curtains are sewn in such a way that their two coordinating fabrics look as though they have been ripped apart then stitched back together.
A rt has been a pillar of Nicole Fuller’s life from the very beginning. Born to an artist mother, raised in the industry and now married to a painter, Fuller is as steeped in fine art as she is in interior design. When the opportunity presented itself to envision a new home in Brooklyn for her very first clients—a stylish couple whose previous home was filled with an extensive blue-chip collection—the designer took the bold step of merging her two passions and doing something neither she nor they had done before. “I thought, ‘Why not try something different?’ ” she recalls, adding: “My concept for this house was that the walls themselves would be works of art in lieu of paintings and sculptures.”
Giving the impression of a 1920s-era town house despite the fact that it was recently built from the ground up, the residence was meticulously designed by Fuller and architect David Y. Shteierman. Heeding their clients’ wish for elegance and sophistication imbued with a sense of history, the design team conceived a grand residence distinguished by robust classical details. Elaborate plaster moldings, coffered ceilings, a formal layout and large-scale rooms graciously accommodate the couple plus their children and grandchildren, along with the many guests they entertain. Yet the house manages to eschew a strictly traditional designation thanks to its singular, imaginative framework. “Because the bones of this home have such form, beauty and elegance, I wanted to create finishes that were 100 percent unique,” Fuller explains. The entry and stair tower offer a noteworthy example. Working closely with a team of artisans, the designer canvased the three-story space with layers of molded Italian plaster, creating a subtly textured abstract pattern enhanced by a smooth, iridescent finish. “I wanted it to look like you’re staring at a pearl,” she says. “It’s white, essentially, but it’s forever changing throughout the day and can look pale gray, pastel pink and sometimes powder blue.”
For the adjacent dining room, Fuller selected a gleaming, hand-painted scenic floral wallpaper, whose pewter background was chosen to complement the room’s formal furnishings and high-style contemporary chandeliers—an eclectic mix that speaks to the couple’s appreciation for creative expression. Rather than employing the wallcovering in a conventional manner, Fuller instead created a dynamic setting by amplifying the scale of certain scenes and framing them with molding. “We wanted to bring the birds, trees and butterflies to life and magnify them. It draws you into a story,” she notes. And while the same motif is repeated across the hall in the living room, continuing the visual thread of conversation, the effect is anything but repetitive. Of her studied approach to laying out panels in episodic progressions, Fuller explains: “If you’re walking through a magical forest, you never see the same tree twice.”
Fuller concedes that assembling this patchwork of trades and custom details entailed a great deal of planning. But, as complex as delivering this house may have been, she firmly believes the effort was worth it. “We went the distance and pushed the boundaries,” says the designer. “And that’s what takes a house from beautiful to great.”
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A glamorous vestibule gives visitors a taste of the enticing architecture and singular details to come. Tucked in a niche of custommolded pearlized Italian plaster is a floating console by interior designer Nicole Fuller topped with a vintage objet from Flair.
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Opposite: The graphic den has mahogany-paneled walls inset with Loro Piana cashmere upholstery. Wool-blend curtains of Stark fabric add another layer of coziness, as do a set of Jehs + Laub armchairs atop The Rug Company’s Ponti rug. The lacquered coffee table is by Sé.
Right: A seating nook off the stair hall features luxurious inner walls and a banquette, all covered in an off-black Dedar velvet. The arch’s plaster detailing was a collaboration between Fuller and DJ Associate Architect, PC. The mirror is Hervé van der Straeten.
Opposite: A round UFO table by Property and curvy chairs from Living Divani repeat the breakfast area’s elliptical floor plan. The space is illuminated by a Lindsey Adelman rubbed-brass chandelier and the curtain fabric is Scalamandré.
Above: Designed by Fuller in collaboration with Christopher Peacock, the kitchen sports a matte gray-blue lacquer by Fine Paints of Europe and honed Statuario Venato stone floors and counters. Murano-glass chandeliers by Fendi Casa provide a glamorous pop.
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Above: The star of the dining room is the custom hand-painted Gracie wallpaper, whose soft pewter background allows the room’s other pieces to share the spotlight. “I wanted it to be dramatic, but to also become the backdrop,” notes Fuller.
Opposite: The dining room boasts an enticing mix of periods and styles, including a customized Barlas Baylar-designed chandelier from Hudson Furniture, a Belgian dining table and antique chairs sourced in Paris. A wool-silk rug by The Rug Company lies underneath.
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The primary bedroom’s walls are embellished with hand-molded plaster painted Farrow & Ball’s Purbeck Stone. A Damien Langlois-Meurinne chair and Ralph Pucci table provide a reading spot. The bedside pendant is Hervé van der Straeten and the Lucite sconces are by William Haines.
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