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Perhaps it’s the return of the plush, squishy sofa, or maybe it’s the clogs, overalls and macramé that I’ve seen in fashion these days, but it feels like we’re having a bit of a free-form ’70s moment. Slowly shedding the maskwearing, hand-sanitizing of the past year-and-a-half, we are re-emerging into sunnier, more relaxed days. It’s a time of eclecticism and optimism, with home and design at the center of it. We’re excited to be living through this period of strong desire and enthusiasm for all things home, with much relocation and decoration taking place. In this issue, we report on playful accessory dwellings popping up across so many backyards, the return of the Shaker influence in design and the latest of-the-earth wallpaper and textiles. There’s endless design inspiration for those who seek it. Indeed, this summer, our homes are for living and loving.
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When Zoffany design lead Peter Gomez set out to create Kensington Walk, the brand’s latest collection of textiles and wallcoverings, he didn’t need to look far. As a champion of emerging creatives, he first turned to an artist he’d worked with before, Royal College of Art alum Sam Wilde. It was Wilde’s drawings of koi carp (like those seen in the exotic Kyoto Gardens of Kensington) that got his wheels turning. The result was Eastern Palace (shown
far left), a pattern taking its cues from the neighboring Japan House London and depicting the Asian nation’s main islands guarded by fauna and native botanicals. Tucked away from the flurry of urban life, yet still touting the perks of it, Kensington “carries within it a sense of escapism—a real, refined luxury we wanted to capture,” Gomez says. The collection’s remaining SKUs thus sprung from the West London enclave’s many storied sites. There is Cope’s Trail, a Jacobean floral partly inspired by the late Holland House; Long Water, an abstracted botanical based on scenery of Hyde Park; and Persian Tulip (shown left), pulling from the ornamented Arab Hall at Leighton House. If Kensington Walk sounds diverse, then so is Kensington, a melting pot of a community historically home to artists from all corners of the globe, much like Zoffany. “The English aesthetic,” Gomez explains, “is very much borrowed from worldly influences that did not originate in the U.K.” zoffany.com
A SEAT AT THE TABLE The Belgian outdoor furniture brand that brought its arresting yellow aluminum Picnik tables to The Standard High Line hotel has just released its multifunctional AMAi table. A Flemish expression for “wow,” AMAi is set between a pair of A-frames and designed to be adjusted at two levels, standard and high. “My ideas always originate from the observation of the interaction between people,” said Dirk Wynants, founder and designer of Extremis. “For AMAi, I just had to look at my own balcony where we like to have a standup aperitivo and sit down for a nice dinner with our friends and family.” The AMAi is made of powder-coated steel and aluminum with the option to add an overhead shade. Check out the Extremis tables at Ernest in Manhattan’s NoMad. extremis.com; ernestny.com
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The 15-acre Park Château Estate & Gardens in East Brunswick, New Jersey, recently opened Orchard Park by chef David Burke inside its Château Grande Hotel. To bring the restaurant’s interiors to life, he tapped Andres Escobar of New York-based Lemay + Escobar Architecture. Inspired by both classic New York City dining and midcentury, French-American style, Orchard Park is an elegant restaurant anchored by a private dining room with Burke’s signature illuminated pink Himalayan salt brick wall. Escobar created contrast throughout the dining room with round black marble tables alternated by square white ones and green and blue upholstered chairs alongside hazelnut leather banquettes with walnut and mosaic tile flooring. “My goal was to design an American brasserie with a European feel,” says Escobar. “David and I wanted people to feel welcomed and comfortable like in France, whether you are wearing jeans or dressed up.” orchardparkbydb.com
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Tell us about the collaboration. We loved Soil Baker’s ability to bring elegance and high-performance together. To us, one’s tabletop collection should feel multilayered and personal, almost collected.
When Eunice Byun and David Nguyen, co-founders of Material Kitchen, decided to add plates and bowls to their direct-to-consumer line of essential kitchen products, Seoulbased ceramicist Hye-Rin Yang of Soil Baker came to mind immediately. “We had admired Hye-Rin’s work in New York City restaurants,” recalls Byun. “So we simply reached out to her via email and luckily she
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responded right away.” Each shape of the four-piece ceramics collection—which comes in two shades, Dune and Grotto—was handthrown by Yang on her potter’s wheel using clay with a custom blend of five types of natural Korean soil for a gently grained texture that changes in the light. Luxe caught up with Byun to learn more about working with Yang and her new collection. materialkitchen.com
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A new, ground-up, boutique condominium on the Upper West Side is angling to become the most sustainable in New York City and interior designer Alyssa Kapito is the creative force behind its seven one-ofa-kind, full-floor homes. With luxury, wellness, and sustainability as guiding principles, BKSK Architects designed and engineered the nine-story Charlotte of the Upper West Side to exceed the energy and ventilation standards of the German-based Passive House Institute. Kapito stepped in to collaborate on interior finishes—think, white oak floors and Cream de Lyon marble bathrooms. Her model units are composed in soft, neutral tones and natural materials, showcasing both custom furniture of her design and vintage pieces by midcentury French and Swiss makers, like Charlotte Perriand, Jean Royère and Pierre Jeanneret, as well as a pair of shearling-clad chairs by Danish designer Philip Arctander. “Sustainability and wellness are at the forefront of our minds,” said Kapito. “Design isn’t just about beauty, it’s also about craftsmanship, quality and lifestyle.” charlotteuws.com
LIVING ART To add a playful touch to the backyard, look no further than the Ebba chair (below) by KAOI and THINKK Studio in Thailand and the Spaghetti chair from Italian designer Francesco Favagrossa, both exclusively at the MoMA Design Store. “The Ebba chair was all over Instagram when it launched during Bangkok Design Week 2020,” says Annie Auchincloss, home buyer at MoMA Design Store, of the graphic design-inspired chair with a canvas seat and metal frame in squiggle and zig-zag lines. “It would look equally as good in your living room or backyard.” The Spaghetti’s design dates back to the 1970s, with flexible PVC bands in bright colors perfect for summertime: yellow, orange and red or blue, turquoise and white. store.moma.org
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Designer Tricia Foley’s A Summer Place: Living by the Sea (Rizzoli New York, 2021) is like a warm invitation to a summer weekend in Bellport, the idyllic seaside village on Long Island’s South Shore, long favored by artists and creative types. From Shingle-style Colonial Revival homes to a copper-clad modernist tree house and Foley’s own all-white “modern barn-like dwelling,” the pages are awash in dreamy seascapes, manicured lawns, bright blue swimming pools and interiors that range from rustic to contemporary, all peppered with Foley’s tips for summer entertaining. “We’ve captured inspirational design ideas for casual summer living—ideas that translate to homes across the country,” says Foley. rizzoliusa.com
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Nathan Turner, Los Angeles
I was raised on a ranch in Northern California. Growing up, food was a huge part of my family and culture. At the Alisal Ranch, a resort where I designed the guest rooms in a classic California Monterey style, they are famous for their pancakes and pastries. It’s fitting because I was taught on the ranch that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and necessary to set the day up right. Food is a big part of my life, and my feeling is, ‘What good is a really great-looking house if the food on the table isn’t delicious?’ Along with food, I think you can’t talk about the state without talking about our Spanish architecture, particularly in Southern California. Our history is embedded in it, and the oldest buildings we have in the state are the missions. I am extremely influenced by the old Spanish-style homes and downtown buildings in Los Angeles. To understand my choice of materials and colors, you would have to understand the soft light of this state. It’s very close in quality to the light in the South of France. The artist David Hockney talked about how unique the light in California is, and how beautiful. And I believe the movie industry started here because of it. The light affected my style without me realizing it at first, but working in this incredible natural light has allowed me to have a lot of fun with color.
Nathan Turner at the Alisal Ranch in California.
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The common thread throughout this region is an easy-going lifestyle with a big emphasis on outdoors and bringing the outdoors in. It’s a laid-back vibe, but it’s stylish. I gravitate to relaxed, natural materials—linens over silks, for example. I love using wicker, grass cloth or seagrass—anything with an outdoor feeling to it. I have completed interiors all around the country, but even if I’m doing a traditional, formal interior in New York City, there’s still a little California in it.
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Midwest Modernism Holly Hunt
House of Hunt, Chicago
I grew up in West Texas, but I’ve been living in Chicago since 1976. I started my business here in 1983, and at that time, it was unusual for a design business not to be headed up out of New York or Los Angeles. I like it here because the people are warm and honest. When you are running a business, common sense is important—and common sense is a community element here, as in Texas. The Midwestern work ethic and what they call “Midwestern nice” are real things, and when you are staffing a business, that’s great.
Holly Hunt in the lobby of Chicago’s Design Center at the Merchandise Mart.
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Also, art is everywhere in the streets of Chicago, and it’s inspiring. We have grandscale public sculptures by Alexander Calder, Joan Miró, Jean Philippe Arthur Dubuffet and Pablo Picasso. I am struck by the richness of them and how they are so accessible. Of course, that’s not the only art here. I love the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and The Art Institute of Chicago. We have great theaters, dance, orchestras and restaurants. There are some people who would be surprised to learn that life is not slow in Chicago.
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This city is also the heart of Modernism. This is the home of the Chicago School and of Bauhaus in America. Chicago is where Mies van der Rohe settled and did a lot of important buildings. In fact, you can’t talk about Chicago design without discussing its architecture. The architecture is strong, but it is also about the clean lines and the proportions of the Modernist movement. There’s a timeless quality about it, and it’s certainly influenced my work as I’m about clean, timeless design. Before buildings went up around it, I used to be able to see the Aon Center from my apartment. It’s the perfect Modernist building, with a clean, pure design, and I have admired it often over the years.
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Pretty in Palm Beach Mimi McMakin
Kemble Interiors, Palm Beach
I was born in Palm Beach, and my family has been looking at the same sunset for many generations. This is an extraordinary area and an extraordinary town. It’s filled with beautiful beaches, glorious weather and people who like to be outdoors. After all, this place is enclosed by water, with a lagoon on one side and the ocean on the other. In Palm Beach, we have an elegant and beautiful way of living that’s attractive to people. There’s a high standard for architecture here. The older structures are beautiful, and the new buildings are pretty and well-built. A lot of the influence in this area is Mediterranean—our buildings tend to have high ceilings, beautiful plaster walls and big windows for the view. Many interiors feature tile floors and handpainted murals. Personally, I love rattan, sisal rugs, glazed walls and tile floors.
My firm works everywhere—including Europe—but we’ve found that once people see how we live in Palm Beach, they decide they want to live the same way, so we often end up including Palm Beach elements. We make happy, beautiful places that you miss when you leave.
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We aren’t known for prissy design, in fact, our design could be considered irreverent by some. In my own home, the kids used to ride skateboards inside! Here we are known for interiors where you can put your feet up and really relax and live. I think something that makes us different is that we have a great deal of openness. You can be walking down the street and find yourself peering over a hedge into a beautiful garden and at a lovely home—walks can almost be like a garden club tour. Our lifestyle is clearly on view, and you don’t get that in New York City when your home is 27 stories in the air.
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James Farmer Designs, Perry, Georgia
The great Southern writer William Faulkner said: “The past is never dead. It’s not even past.” I am the fourth generation of my family to live in Perry, Georgia. If you came to my home, you’d find my GreatAunt Irene’s big, beautiful platter hanging in the entryway. You’d see china, artwork and needlepoint from different generations of my family mixed with a traditional Schumacher fabric in a modern colorway. It’s a very Southern thing to be purveyors of family heirlooms and objects. And if Aunt Irene could see her things mixed in with mine, she’d say: “Honey, it’s all fabulous.” One of the signatures of a Southern home is an embrace of collections and curated objet d’art. I have long maintained that the concept of “less is more” never made it south, as most Southerners are collectors. I personally collect odds and ends of silver pieces, including a serving spoon meant for spring peas and a fancy fork for bacon.
I think people unfamiliar with the South would be surprised at how avant-garde we are and have always been. We wear our fine clothes to football games, eat fried chicken with silver forks and drink bourbon in a julep cup. For us Southerners, it’s an unapologetic mix of the high and low, the old and new and the lost and found.
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Another thing Southerners love and cherish is brown furniture. I like these pieces because they are a sturdy foundation to build upon in interior design. There’s nothing like an old bow-front table that’s built up a beautiful wax patina over the years mixed in a room with old mirrors and art from every decade. When you have all new furniture in a room, it’s not very exciting. But when you add old with the new, it’s an adventure for the eyes.
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Interior designer Alison Pickart’s design for de Gournay draws on the landscape of the magnificent redwoods and includes woodland creatures, such as raccoons, foxes and red-tailed hawks.
The most fitting collaborations are effortless. Tell us about your relationship with de Gournay. As a bespoke heritage brand, de Gournay’s work has always caught my eye. I started by using the designs in smaller spaces and then worked up to larger applications. After a few projects, I became friends with owners Rachel and Hannah Cecil Gurney and the de Gournay team. The brand is very much in line with my design ethos: “If you can imagine it, you can do it.” But it was this one project in East Bay,
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which will be published in an upcoming issue of Luxe San Francisco, that helped to bring about this exciting collaboration. You give your client a lot of credit for this collection. What was the inspiration? I proposed the idea of using a different de Gournay pattern. However, this client is very clued-in on the local flora and fauna. He loved the direction but wondered what we could do that would be “very California.” I looked out the windows of the second-story property surrounded by three large redwood groves and thought, “Done! It’s redwoods and can’t be anything else.” I often look to nature and see hundreds of different colors, shapes and textures together. The most unlikely combinations are the most spectacular. Panoramic patterns tend to veer traditional. How did you strike a versatile
note with this scene? Nature always provides the ultimate baseline of beauty, and I believe this collection can be enjoyed from any perspective. In many ways, the different colorways can be the aesthetic catalyst. In addition to the original, there is a lavender version (Aurore), a sepia tone style (Eau Forte) and a blue one (Mare Verde). When you move into the lavender and sepia tone colorways, the inflection is more fantastical and otherworldly, and that helps skew an interior more modern versus traditional. Where do you envision this being used? Any location that has a high ceiling, like a dining room or foyer. We’re installing the lavender colorway in my studio’s conference room with 12.5-foot ceilings. Personally, I would love to see it in Kamala Harris’s Washington, D.C., dining room—I think that would be a fantastic nod to California.
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Rafi Ajl’s Gathering Chair and Bench (previous page), Brian Persico’s Span Table (top) and Kim Markel’s Glow collection (below) all exhibit hallmarks of Shaker design—quality, authenticity and beauty.
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Rumor has it that with just two fingers you can effortlessly lift an original Shaker chair. Such is the elegant, weightlessness of the design—lightness, utility and beauty intertwined into one. It is the Shakers, who, after all, ostensibly spawned the modern design movement when one of their chair prototypes was spotted by students at a Danish design school in the early 20th century. And yet 240 years since the Shakers established roots in the U.S., their values of self-sufficiency, craft and optimism resonate more than ever in American design. “There is something incredibly comforting and hopeful about the Shakers,” says Lacy Schutz, executive director of New York’s Shaker Museum, who is overseeing the institution’s move to a new building and renovation by Selldorf Architects. “They modeled a way of life we’re longing for today—gender equality; racial equality; respect for the environment; pride of craft.” That ethos inspired Berkeley furniture designer Rafi Ajl of The Long Confidence, whose first memory of Shaker design started in Brooklyn with his parents’ ladder back maple dining chairs. “They are these special objects—refined and functional,” he remarks. “I’ve appreciated them more as they’ve aged with grace.” Beauty and timelessness are threaded throughout Ajl’s work, including his thin and strong tapered Spindle Bench and his cleanlined Gathering Chair. “In a throwaway culture, to have things that have provably and measurably endured is highly valuable,” reflects Ajl. Brian Persico was drawn to the Shakers’ emphasis on sustainability, citing their devotion to growing and harvesting their own materials. For his Windham Chair series, the Catskills-based designer experimented with post-and-rung construction, using local hardwoods he fells and splits along the grain, resulting in a stronger and lighter frame. The seats are woven with hickory bark or rawhide, and the finishing touch is the joinery pins in the chair back, which he carves from white-tailed deer antlers collected on walks. “Materials of the same place have a tendency to go well together,” he says. Most surprisingly, perhaps, is the community’s embrace of technology and progressive ideas (think: flattening the round broom)—qualities that attracted Hudson Valley designer Kim Markel. “This combination of ingenuity and resourcefulness is so admirable. It’s about finding solutions in unexpected places,” says Markel, alluding to her dreamlike Glow series, which uses a recycled resin composite that took years to perfect. “The shape is familiar but the material is almost foreign to the matter.” As Schutz explains, a Shaker-influenced furnishing doesn’t have to feel or look like one would expect. “People want something that has meaning and is connected to a set of values,” she says. “It’s a lot more interesting to see how the ethos is manifesting itself in ways that may not be immediately obvious.”
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GARDEN PARTY Clockwise from top left: Wild Flower Sisal Wallcovering in Sleepy Blue / thibautdesign.com. Rattan Grasscloth Wallcovering in Seacloud and Bronze / madeaux.com. Argus Grasscloth Wallcovering in Aqua/Metallic Sisal by Peter Fasano / johnrosselli.com. Cape May Raffia Wallcovering in Pale Blue / thibautdesign.com. Waterfall Woven Wood Shade in Hampton in Almond / theshadestore.com. Hexagon Wood Veneer Wallcovering in Ivory / yorkwallcoverings.com. Caspian Blue/White Marbleized Pot / hivepalmbeach.com. Rattan Wallcovering in Off-White / arte-international.com. Briar Raffia Tape in Sage / fschumacher.com. Dunes Jute Rug in Bleached Oak / annieselke.com. Loop Cut Jute & Wool Rug in White / marcphillipsrugs.com. Faux Bois Pot / hivepalmbeach.com.
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Meet The Goodtime Hotel, the brainchild of Grammy Award-winning artist Pharrell Williams and hospitality maven David Grutman. The Ken Fulkdesigned, 266-room property offers exactly what the name suggests. Art Deco nuances and cheeky, colorful designs abound throughout the lobby, suites and cabana-clad rooftop pool, Strawberry Moon, creating a hangout that has enough nostalgia and contemporary splash to appeal to past, present and future sunseekers. thegoodtimehotel.com
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Brooklyn’s Boerum Hill neighborhood recently welcomed a new kid on the block with the opening of the Ace Hotel. Roman and Williams designed the ground-up build and interiors, making this their third collaboration with Atelier Ace. The resulting hotel offers an “undecorated and tactile spirit,” say the designers, who drew inspiration from the surrounding industrial areas, artist Jean-Michel Basquiat and the traditions of studios and work spaces. acehotel.com
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With its effortless brand of California hospitality, Palisociety’s newest outpost, Palihouse Santa Barbara, has settled into a 1920s Spanish Colonial blocks from the Pacific Ocean. Offering just two dozen rooms, the property is intimate and chockfull of charm. Communal areas, like this living room adjacent to the bar, combine subtle coastal elements, preppy plaids, vintage treasures and, what founder Avi Brosh calls, “American Riviera” touches. palisociety.com
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“The thing about light is that it’s always changing,” explains Erin Lorek of Lorekform. After studying light from the object’s point of view at North Carolina’s Penland School of Craft, Lorek developed her own glass and iron process, and has since honed her craft while operating out of Brooklyn Glass studio in Gowanus, New York. For each piece, including The Surround Pendant, shown, she ladles glass onto large iron plates that start out as clay, and then presses various textures into the mixture to refract light. A simple lost-wax casting process transforms the pattern into iron and creates imperfections, which add their own narrative to the original texture. This deep dive into materiality and form are a true expression of an artist dedicated to the evolving pursuit of light. lorekform.com
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When asked why handcrafting furniture is still important today, Matty Cruise of Corbin Cruise admits it’s because the artform is disappearing. While the digital age has certainly contributed to accessibility and exposure, he says there is something primal about working with your hands, especially as fewer people learn these valuable skills. For Cruise, this includes metal smithing, fabrication and experimentation with steel, brass, bronze and aluminum out of his workshop in upstate New York. The Aqueduct Bench and Fluted Console, shown, for example, are part of his new Gouge Collection, in which an invasive finish is used to age the pieces with a striking patina. His Collection No. 1 Coffee Table and Lattice Mirror Frame are also favorite designs, the result of slowing things down, sitting with the materials and seeing where his imagination takes him. corbincruise.com
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A celebrated artist in her own right for decades, New Orleans resident Natalie Erwin was constantly on the hunt for beautiful frames to complement her work. So, the recent launch of Fleur Home, a bright, happy collection of customizable mirrors and trim, seemed to be an organic evolution for the painter. Each piece is handmade from wood and finished in hues from color purveyors Benjamin Moore, Sherwin-Williams and Farrow & Ball, as well as in bespoke tones. The designs are a nod to all the wonder and whimsy that her city has to offer. Even her mirror names pay homage to New Orleans, such as Garden District Laurel, Satsuma, Audubon and Carnival Proteus (all shown). Further fueling her creativity, Erwin has collaborated with other artists she admires, including Riley Sheehey, with several more in the works. fleurhome.com
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For Los Angeles artisan Bennet Schlesinger, inspiration is found through the maintenance and cyclical rhythm of creation itself. Made from bamboo, paper and ceramic, his evocative and ethereal lighting pieces come to life through many steps—moments he describes as quiet action. Having grown up watching his uncle shape surfboards, he was taught by his family to see form and notice details in both art and functional objects, a practice he continues today. The fabrication process for the shades, which has been years in development, involves bamboo for the structure with layers upon layers of translucent paper sheets and archival glue for an overall effect that radiates warmth. Producing thoughtfully considered works that still exude ease and natural expression is certainly no small feat. bennetschlesinger.com
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Detroit-based product designer Nina Cho credits her education for giving her the freedom to form a unique way of creating. Having studied woodworking and furniture design at Hongik University in Seoul, South Korea, followed by a focus on 3D design at Cranbrook Academy of Art, Cho now tells her story through pieces of furniture, and is influenced by the artistic ethics of her Korean heritage. In discussing her vision, the artist says, “There is beauty in empty spaces and it’s about respecting absence as much as the object.” This reductive aesthetic is a combination of Eastern philosophy with experimental form, exemplified in works like the Maung Maung Mirror and Cantilever Table, both shown. Through the use of various mediums and materials including glass, metal, wood and marble, Cho aims to make sculptural works that blur the lines between art and design. ninacho.com
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ATELIER PURCELL The Vista lounge chair and ottoman resonate exactly as their title would suggest. Together, they offer a place where you can reflect, contemplate and take learned perspective. The lounge chair’s hugging arms are like a soft embrace, held aloft by its attractive legs. atelierpurcell.com
OTTR A Hello, Summer! With gatherings (finally!) possible, Ottra is delighted to offer sculptural pieces that make time together a little bit more beautiful, from personalized cornhole sets to communal tables. Made with care in Brooklyn, New York City. ot-tra.com
CAROL KURTH ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORS Introducing the Viewscape desk, featuring a curved silhouette punctuated by metal-edged detailing within its waterfall form. Designed by architect Carol Kurth for her Urban Edge collection, it is handcrafted and shown here with an embossed leather surface. carolkurth.com
KNOLL Eero Saarinen’s iconic dining chair for Knoll, known for its sculptural form and exceptional comfort, fits as seamlessly around the dining table as it does in the home office. It is now available in a four-star base. knoll.com
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STUDIO BEL VETRO Ilex is a shimmering jewel of a chandelier made using layered blown glass that is stretched into elongated diamonds. The offset arrangement creates a sparkling, striking form. studiobelvetro.com
POWELL & BONNELL In the Mesa swivel stool, a contemporary metal frame gives way to a belted leather backrest detail and topstitched upholstered seat. powellandbonnell.com
QUINTUS The August collection beautifully marries form and function, as seen in the barstool. A sculptural back curves into a swivel seat, which rests upon a hand-carved base. The brass footrest adds a stunning decorative element to this timeless design. quintushome.com
ANEES FURNITURE & DESIGN Design and comfort were the focus for Anees’ Brooklyn collection. The sofa features a metal base with saddle-stitched details all around. It will complete any modern look. Available in custom sizes.
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The Fretwork’s geometric composition of raised metal inlay across its cabinet front makes a statement in artistry. Integral tab pulls extend out of the asymmetrical linear pattern at functionally designed intersections, while metal-capped door ends frame the layout. alturafurniture.com
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Jewel-box bathrooms and playful outbuildings bring summertime magic to a full crescendo.
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Fortune favors the bold, or so they say, but nothing could be more true for today’s top designers who are transforming bathrooms into jewel-box spaces with striking, statement-making elements. Whether a grand main bath with double sinks or a charming powder room, both functionality and high design are equally important. From graphic and colorful stone to decorative wallcoverings and finishing touches, the drama is here to stay.
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In Manhattan, designer Noa Santos went big with Guatemala Verde marble for nearly every surface in the powder room. RH Modern faucets and Articolo sconces complete the look, while a Kelly Wearstler for Visual Comfort & Co. lighting fixture decorates the ceiling.
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Is this a main bath? It’s a powder room but can also function as a full bath. These spaces are unique because they’re one of the only areas in a home that nearly everyone, including guests, experiences, but not for a lot of time. This allows for the opportunity to make a really dramatic, special statement without the risk of fatigue. Like this marble! Talk to us about it. The clients love stone of all types. They wanted something impactful, so the idea was for someone to walk in and feel enveloped by the marble, which is polished Guatemala Verde. It has this glowing effect. Because the stone is so bold, I wanted the other elements to fall in line, both serving a function while still looking beautiful. What about lighting? Creating equal lighting throughout is really important, especially when the powder room has a directional window. If you don’t light from above and from the sides, very harsh shadows will be cast. We added the sconces and overhead fixture, and also installed brass louvers with caning at the window to bring in a soft light and add visual interest without taking away from the stone. Why did you choose brass details? Green marble lends itself to a warmer metal, which plays well with the wood flooring. I wanted most of these brass components—the fittings and hardware—to be pretty minimal and recede. The shower without any glass sort of shrinks back and doesn’t detract from the fact that this is an exquisite powder room. Even with the striking components, there is a certain quietness in this space that is really beautiful. nainoa.com
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The latest quartz surface designs from Cambria take their cues from nature, subtlety incorporating blue and green hues into elegant, veined patterning. For Ivybridge (top), Cambria’s head of design, Summer Kath, was inspired by the lush greenery from a trip to Kyoto, Japan, and wove dark teal diagonal lines into the white background for a lovely marbling effect. The color and movement of the Aegean Sea influenced Kendal (bottom), which features a soft swirling palette that mimics the ocean. Both are available in matte or high gloss with a variety of edge treatments. cambriausa.com
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FOR DESIGNER NOA SANTOS, THE STORY FOR THIS SOPHISTICATED NEW YORK BATH STARTS WITH STONE.
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“The thing about powder rooms is that they have to be functional, but they don’t have to be that functional,” explains designer Jamie Ivey of Ivey Design Group. It’s one of the few places in the home that is style first, she says, which translates to permission to have fun. The starting point in this central Virginia home was the sleek and modern sink by
Porcelanosa that paired perfectly with a copper faucet. After searching extensively for the right wallcovering, Ivey finally landed on Arte’s Focus Facet motif, which she wrapped the walls and ceiling in. With angled lines and a textured surface, the wallpaper shines much like a bright penny when the sunlight hits just right. iveydesigngroup.com
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MIRROR MIRROR When it comes to finishing touches in the bath, mirrors are the ultimate accessory. From whimsical silhouettes to luxe materials and metallic detailing, these reflective accent pieces deserve their moment in the spotlight. Designer Cara Woodhouse explains, “Whether looking for something more decorative, modern, glam or whimsical, there’s a mirror out there to put on your wall.”
Clockwise from top right: Tennyson by Bunny Williams for Mirror Image Home / $1,795 / bunnywilliamshome.com. Melody / $2,100 / carversguild.com. Waverly by Made Goods / $1,350 / mecox.com. Bobbin Mirror / $1,203 / susieatkinson.com. Gloria Mirror / $1,300 / arteriorshome.com. Reunion Mirror by Busetti Garuti Redaelli / $455 / ligne-roset.com.
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MARBLE MOMENT In a traditional Victorian home in Deal, New Jersey, the marriage of old and new was the guiding principle for a modern main bathroom update. Lead designer Cara Woodhouse built the design around the existing green tile, mixing in elements like rich Calacatta marble and unlacquered brass fittings. “I have an obsession with stone,” Woodhouse admits, adding that she’ll incorporate it everywhere she can when it comes to the bath. With the statement-making materials in place, Woodhouse turned to the functional features such as storage and detailing, building in a custom double-sink vanity and relaxed West Elm Mirrors. carawoodhouse.com
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Providing bespoke capabilities and mix-and-match options, Emtek’s Select platform has extended into cabinet hardware. Customers can choose from a range of sizes, designs and finishes including, below, the Cabinet Pull with Rectangular Stem and Knurled Bar in Satin Copper, a new finish for the brand. emtek.com
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Cosentino has launched the Dekton Craftizen Collection, an innovative range of large-format stucco material that can be used on the floor and also for cladding. Inspired by the Venetian building material, the design is offered in five natural colors including Umber, a lovely terra-cotta hue, and includes a production process that runs on almost 100% recycled water and renewable energy. The collection debuts later this year. cosentino.com
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A stunning standout within Antolini’s substantial stone offerings is Cristallo Glacè, a quartz that features lovely tone-on-tone detailing. Part of the Exclusive Collection, which consists of more than 80 extraordinary materials, this natural stone is durable enough for indoor and outdoor installations including countertops, kitchens, bar areas and more. antolini.com
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Small Wonders PLAYFUL, PRACTICAL AND OH-SO-PRETTY ACCESSORY DWELLINGS ARE TAKING THE AMERICAN BACKYARD BY STORM. 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 a certain magic to a backyard hideaway; a conjuring of escape from the comforts of home with ageless appeal. Perhaps it is this very quality that spurred a movement of quarantined homeowners to convert or construct petite outbuildings devoted to good times and creative pursuits. The way we see it, the trend is a win-win for maximizing property while staying young at heart. Take inspiration from these bite-sized exemplars around the country. Designer Bryan Graybill and Historical Concepts President Andrew Cogar looked to the primitive, monochrome homes of early Nantucket and Newport in selecting Benjamin Moore’s Narragansett Green for the façade of Graybill’s East Hampton cocktail shed. With a view to easy-breezy entertaining by the pool, the accordion window with mahogany sill functions as a self-catering bar.
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For Bryan Graybill, designing a cocktail shed at his Hamptons home alongside architect Andrew Cogar proved a great opportunity to flex his background in hospitality design. “My husband and I love to entertain, but we also like to be part of the party, so we tried to create a selfdirected environment,” he explains. “We wanted a casual hosting program, and to keep guests and wet bathing suits out of the kitchen when they need a drink. We defined that purpose first and the architecture followed.”
For the exterior expression, Cogar and Graybill drew inspiration from East Hampton village—specifically, from its one-room schoolhouse whose modest scale and circa 1784 charm felt apropos. “Reclaimed materials were key to bringing a sense of nostalgia into the present,” says Graybill. Cement tile (allegedly salvaged from stables in Spain), irregular-width wood siding to reflect hand planing of the 18 th century, a simple shake roof and burnished brass details all lend to the historical ethos, while restaurant-grade appliances, including an ice maker, dishwasher and refrigeration suite, offer all the modern comforts of a tiny resort. “There’s something fun and ceremonial about ‘opening up the bar,’ ” says Cogar, pointing to the pool-facing accordion window, a busy watering hole in the summer months. Meanwhile, the interior functions as a dressing room (replete with an outdoor shower off the back) and a berth-like loft accessed via ladder provides guests (and often Graybill himself) a comfy place to steal away for a nap. “It’s such a fun little workhouse and not redundant to the kitchen,” says Cogar, adding, “if you’re going to do an outbuilding, being honest about what you want—whether that’s turning out 30 margaritas in a hour or not—will help you make the most of it.” graybillddb.com; historicalconcepts.com
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A Tallahassee, Florida, garden house by Alison Carabasi with interior design by Cary Langston of Langston Sprowls Design Group serves as a sophisticated pool lounge—and fully functional HQ. “The client had been paying so much in rent for her downtown office that the garden house paid for itself in a few months,” shares Carabasi.
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Working with a build team of Amish craftsmen in her native Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Alison Carabasi has carved a chic niche for herself: designing exquisite custom garden houses, which are then shipped as a single, finished piece to discerning clients around the country. Below, Carabasi shares her insight on the accessory dwelling’s limelight moment. Origin story: I’m from an artistic family and grew up appreciating pretty homes. But this all started when I made my own garden house and saw how much my whole family fell in love with it. Every time I looked out my window, it made me happy. My kids called it “The Shed” in high school, and all their friends would come over and hang out. I saw how great it was to have one—how it enhanced everything about my yard, my home, my life. Business report: I noticed an uptick before the pandemic, and it’s only increased since then. You know how in England gardening is a big part of mainstream culture? I think that’s happening here more and more. There’s a growing awareness for healthy eating and healthy living, and that translates to people being out in their yards and caring for their gardens. It’s a good trend. On deck: Continuing to evolve the architectural styles we offer; one I have in mind is a pagoda. I also want to launch garden ornaments and accessories. I have a copper sphere and finial designs that are so pretty, and I just launched lanterns—for no reason other than the fact that I don’t want to see ugly lanterns on my buildings! hillbrookcollections.com
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SEEING GREEN ENTERTAINING EXPERT JOSEPH MARINI SHARES THE VISION BEHIND HIS BACKYARD RETREAT.
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At my home in St. Petersburg, Florida, a shed became the foundation for my garden studio. Syncing the look to my home’s Georgian exterior was important, so I opted for hipped roofs and an all-white exterior. To take advantage of the garden views, I installed two reclaimed French doors instead of windows, and built in two lime-washed benches. One serves as my work space, the other as a floral arranging and potting spot. Cases were built on top to house collections of glass and silver floral vessels, which I look forward to setting out for small garden parties. But for now at least, the studio is all mine. athomewithjoseph.com
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In 1929, Frederick P. Ristine, a Philadelphia investment banker, and his wife, Elizabeth, moved into BetzFred, the aptly named Wayne, Pennsylvania, English Arts and Crafts estate that would be their country home. Fast forward nearly a century and
seeing an irreplaceable diamond in the rough, Lauren Wylonis scooped it up with a view to restoration. While the property was renamed the Heydon Estate, everything else was lovingly patched, painted and coaxed back to period glory. Even the original potting shed, which stands like a beacon at the entrance to a walled English garden (which Wylonis nostalgically planted with lavender, hydrangeas, redbud trees, salvia and roses), got a fresh face lift befitting its roots.
Today, BetzFred is home to a young family who saw a great place to raise children in its fairy-tale grounds rich with nooks and crannies and history. While outbuildings are on the rise, this grand specimen, modeled after the potting sheds of old English country homes, reminds that “structures are super important, interesting focal points to gardens,” says Wylonis. “This has been true for years and years and years.” kingshavendesign.com; kingshavenproperties.com
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A design team’s warm and storied vision brings a Greenwich estate back down to earth. W R I T T E N BY K A M A L A N A I R | P H O T O G R A P H Y BY D U R S T O N S AY LO R
Architecture: Eric J. Smith, Eric J. Smith Architect Interior Design: Erik R. Smith, Erik R. Smith Inc. Home Builder: Eamonn Ryan, Nordic Custom Builders
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hen a couple in search of a country home near Manhattan stumbled across the Greenwich, Connecticut property of their dreams, it almost felt too good to be true— but not quite. While the land itself, with its shared private lake and secluded woodland setting, was perfect, the early ’90s house felt dated and showy, more glossy hotel than casually elegant country estate. Both on their second marriages, with grown children, and grandchildren on the way, the couple had hoped for a place more befitting the picturesque setting—one that would also accommodate their large, blended family. On the verge of walking away, and upon the recommendation of their designer, Erik R. Smith, they called upon architect Eric J. Smith, who convinced them the bones could be wholly transformed. Alongside general contractor Eamonn Ryan and his team of master tradespeople, the architect began by connecting the house to its surroundings. Key to that task was replacing the original stucco and limestone exterior façade with local fieldstone, inspired by the signature old stone walls of Connecticut, as well as the stately homes of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where the husband spent the early part of his life. Inside, rooms were reconfigured to create a greater sense of openness, flow and most importantly, connection to nature. A new window program fills the home with “enough natural light to not use lamps during the day, enhancing the story that the house could have been there for quite a while,” says Eric J. Smith. Most of the main rooms also now showcase glimpses of the lake— significantly, in the entry, where the architect created a main axis for views of the water. “You can see through the glass in the front door all the way to the lake,” he notes, adding, “that view acts like a great piece of art.” Alongside designer Erik R. Smith, the architect then altered all the interior finishes—plaster cove moldings, wood paneling, herringbone and oak planked floors—to reflect a more classical aesthetic. As a counterbalance to that formality, the pair also peppered the space with warm, tactile details, from reclaimed hemlock boards on the entry
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walls to a textural handmade African wallcovering in the upper stair hall. Meanwhile, the dining room features an immersive hand-painted mural on burlap of the trees outside. “We wanted the material choices to be appropriate for a traditional structure, but to also feel approachable,” says Erik R. Smith. “The client didn’t want the home to feel too Greenwich-appropriate. She wanted something more relaxed, artistic and to her taste.” Emblematic of this deeply personal spirit, a walkthrough galley with three-sided, full-height glass cabinets was conceived to display the wife’s china and ceramics, part of a collection of heirlooms inherited from her mother and grandmother. A pantry off the dining room (where she loves to arrange flowers) offers additional artful china storage. “To me if you don’t see it, you don’t tend to use it,” she says, thrilled to see her beloved pieces liberated from boxes and closets. Determined to do the same for the rest of her inherited treasures, Erik R. Smith breathed new life into piece after piece, restoring and reimagining them to live in harmony with a bevy of newly acquired antiques and custom contemporary furnishings. Infusing the house with color, pattern and artful touches, per the wife’s request, the designer also kept his eye toward practicality and comfort, which were paramount priorities for the husband. Every piece underwent rigorous testing. “They wanted pets to be welcome in every room and for people to feel they could put a glass down without destroying something,” says Erik R. Smith, who found unexpected ways to fuse utility with style. In the television room, for example, he used a marbleized rubber material most commonly used on elevator floors to create tabletops that can withstand countless drinks (no coasters required). During the deep days of quarantine, the home was put to the ultimate test when the extended family convened there for six months. From morning coffees in the cozy library and evening cocktails (served in vintage crystal glasses) in the Moroccan-inspired bar, to poolside lunches and kayaking on the lake, the many ways in which the family has enjoyed the property suggest it passed with flying colors. “The house now looks and feels as though it’s always been there. There’s a sense of permanence and solidness,” observes Eric J. Smith. “A sense that the house has seen generations of families come through.”
The pool house, a favorite gathering spot for the owners of this Greenwich, Connecticut home, boasts a prime view of the scenic property’s woods and secluded lake. Architect Eric J. Smith employed versatile steel-andglass pocket doors to enable the space to swing between an enclosed eating area and open-air pavilion.
Designer Erik R. Smith drew from modern and traditional elements to give the living room an eclectic feel—including a custom sofa, vintage Italian armchairs, a 19th-century Ceylonese cane chair and a 1950s French coffee table. A Marie Suri fire screen dresses up an antique mantle from A&R Asta. The paintings are both by Katherine Bradford.
“ There’s a sense of permanence and solidness now—like the house has seen generations of families come through.” –ERIC J. SMITH
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Above: In the dining room, Brooklyn-based artist Patricia Arnillas hand-painted a mural, based on the surrounding woods, on a base of burlap and plaster. French iron chairs from the 1930s and an antique Italian console are grouped with a custom dining table. The antique French chandelier is an heirloom. Opposite: The pantry showcases the wife’s selection of mismatched inherited and purchased china plates in cabinetry fabricated by Grace, Ryan & Magnus Millwork, LLC. An antique pendant hangs above a bleached pine island with a zinc countertop, where she often arranges flowers from the garden.
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Above: Painted millwork inset with gesso-weave wallpaper panels creates a cozy vibe in the den, which includes a sofa of Claremont fabric and Erik R. Smith-designed coffee tables with onyx marble tops. The photograph is by Tania Brassesco and Lazlo Passi Norberto. Opposite: Paved with handmade Moroccan tiles, the wet bar features a laser-cut wood and colored plastic ceiling. A handmade ceramic pendant by artist Colleen Carlson and a tufted seat cushion covered in a striped fabric by Michael Smith contribute to the fun, eclectic vibe.
“The client didn’t want the home to feel too Greenwichappropriate. She wanted something more relaxed, artistic and to her taste.” –ERIK R. SMITH
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Family heirlooms are peppered throughout the home, including a vintage pendant, a Biedermeier writing table and an antique mirror in the main bedroom. A cream Doris Leslie Blau rug and silk Fromental wallpaper craft a soft envelope, while a pair of Fritz Hansen club chairs dressed in a fuchsia strie Schumacher fabric add a bold dash.
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Overscale urns and creeping vines ornament the landscaping, whose lush design both Simon Johnson Landscape and Garden Design and Lear & Mahoney Landscape Associates contributed to. Perfectly placed, a Dedon daybed and loungers, and white Gloster chaises cater to relaxing by the pool.
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A nomadic family finds home in a Brooklyn Heights apartment brimming with soulful details.
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Interior Design: Cheryl Settino Mosher and Erin Fearins, CWB Interiors Home Builder: Marty McKenna, Pilaster Development, LLC
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Asian heritage. There, four different wallpapers were deconstructed then pieced together in a bespoke design reminiscent of the intricately tiled rooms of Spain and Morocco. Injecting color into the neutral space, flashes of pink in the clients’ rug and tapestry inspired the peachy silk velvet upholstery on the antique bench. Bedrooms, meanwhile, introduce another spin on saturation. “The strategy for the bedrooms was to pick one color, and then apply it to everything. Doors, casings and base boards are a satin or gloss version of the same color on the walls,” explains Fearins. Personalizing each chamber one step further, the designers referenced The Grammar of Ornament by Owen Jones, creating mockups of Indianinspired designs that were then hand-painted onto vintage headboards. Freshly renovated, the as-delivered bathrooms were crisp and lovely, but that didn’t stop Fearins and Mosher from packing punch there too. The main bathroom was completely transformed alongside general contractor Marty McKenna with a feminine, brass-rimmed custom vanity, gold-toned hardware and sconces, and a warm floral wallpaper that plays tonally to the existing travertine. “That bathroom has amazing light and views of the port and Statue of Liberty,” says Mosher. “The ground of the wallpaper is matte gold, which makes the room glow. We wanted it to feel like bathing in a garden.” There’s a similar sensation felt throughout the home: drama and eclecticism meeting softness and light. “There’s vibrance but also a feeling of ease. Nothing hits you over the head, but there are so many delightful things to see around every corner,” says Fearins. “The clients were very into color and pattern, and we loved them for it,” agrees Mosher. “But there’s daintiness here too—and plenty of places to rest the eye.”
A bespoke combination of four different wallcoverings–all Martyn Lawrence Bullard for Schumacher—lends regal flair to the prayer room of this Brooklyn Heights apartment designed by Cheryl Settino Mosher and Erin Fearins. Complementing the pierced brass pendant light by E Kenoz is a vintage bench recovered in a carnation pink silk found at a Paris flea market.
Above: Illuminated by a bronze and lavender crystal Badari chandelier, the clients’ antique dining set holds pride of place. Window treatments of Pierre Frey’s Braquenié La Pannonie fabric create a moment of grandeur. The Kutani porcelain lamps were scored at A Touch Of the Past Antiques in Lambertville, New Jersey. Opposite: One of the clients’ many prized carpets grounds the open-concept living area, where a set of fauteuil chairs redone in Scalamandré velvet with icy blue silk Samuel & Sons piping joins a cozy built-in window seat. The Louis XV footstools have needlepoint upholstery and the Made Goods accent table was gold-leafed in-house.
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Above: A floral and gold Boussac wallpaper adds sparkle to the main bathroom without detracting from the views. Working with the existing travertine tiling, Fearins and Mosher designed a feminine double vanity with Breccia Capraia marble counters from ABC Stone. The mirrors are from Anthropologie and the sconces are Visual Comfort & Co. Opposite: A Persian rug from Pasargad Carpets crafts a vibrant base for a guest bedroom, which is offset by walls painted Benjamin Moore’s Yarmouth Blue and cream silk drapes. Hand-painted designs by artist D.J. Schmidt on the vintage headboard tie to the ornate Aerin for Visual Comfort & Co. chandelier.
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THE ART OF SUBTRACTION Form and function get equal billing in a designer-woodworker’s charismatic furnishings. W R I T T E N BY TAT E G U N N E R S O N P H O T O G R A P H Y BY W I N O N A B A R T O N - B A L L E N T I N E
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the edge of a cornfield in the Hudson Valley. Sometimes, he executes one of his signature designs—his cumulus-inspired cloud bench, for example, or one of his drop tables, which feature a whimsical gourd shape atop three pointy legs. (Group them together, he points out, and they look like a pack of dogs.) Other times, the process is more experimental and organic with shapes seemingly manifesting from the depths of his subconscious. “Those are the most challenging but also the most fun and rewarding, because you’re reacting to the wood,” he explains. “They have a more natural freeform energy, and the shapes are sharper and rawer.” After sanding and kiln-drying, he either applies an oil finish or creates a burnt effect using a blowtorch to finish. Eager to see his work in different media, Kinsella also collaborates with ceramicists
on porcelain and stoneware versions of his creations, typically painting them in bright colors that set them apart from his wood pieces. “Ceramic was a good fit because the central material is still very organic, being clay from the earth,” he says. In addition to working with designers and private clients on commission, Kinsella participates in shows throughout the Hudson Valley, and his furnishings are available at BDDW, where he regularly drops off new work. The first piece Kinsella ever built was a stool for his daughter, and that early-established spirit of fun and wonder remains a point of pride. “My pieces are architectural and functional, but they’re also kind of playful and lighten a space,” he says. “I appreciate the fact that they are little sculptures that can sneak into somebody’s house and be useful.”
Kieran Kinsella’s sunlit Hudson Valley studio (opposite) offers ample room for experimentation, as evidenced by a stack of cloud-inspired benches. Northeast timber—Kinsella’s primary medium—gets carved (below), polished (left) and shelved (bottom).
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other end of the apartment, the soft, dreamy blue of the kitchen cabinetry and vintage glass pendants connects tonally with the palette of the living room. While Mendelson selected most of the furniture—a combination of vintage midcentury, antique and custom pieces—the couple had an extensive personal collection of art and ceramics that they wanted incorporated into the home’s design. “One of the hardest things as a designer is being able to hang existing art that is very sentimental and personal to the clients,” he says, adding that he found ways to let artworks set the tone of certain rooms. In the living room, for example, a painting of a garden scene inspired the green and blue palette of the rug and furniture upholstery. And, just in case the dining room didn’t already have enough visual stimulation, he managed to harmonize several artworks against the wild wallpaper. “People are always very afraid to hang art if they have a really strong pattern on the walls,” he says. “But my attitude is that you absolutely can. And it could be strong art, it could be softer art, it could be a collection of mirrors. There’s no rule other than it’s got to feel right.” To personalize the existing framework of the apartment, Mendelson and his team of artisans and tradespeople got creative with millwork. In the dressing room off the main bedroom, custom closets—clad in a suiting-like wallpaper—provide extra storage. And to make use of the wide hallway that led from the foyer to the den, they installed a custom built-in bar that offshoots from the dining room, as a kind of “jewel box space” that adds another dimension to the family’s entertaining program. “What I continue to learn is how powerful design is,” Mendelson says. “This is a wonderful family and the design only enhances who they are and how strong their connection is to one another. It’s about more than having beautiful things around them—it’s about them coming together as a family at the end of the day and enjoying those things even more than they already did.”
For the entryway of this Upper West Side duplex, designer Gideon Mendelson anchored the space with a 1960s console by Paolo Buffa. “The roundedness of the drawers softened its modernity, making it a nice balance to the client’s traditional art,” he says. A Duane Modern bench upholstered in Jane Churchill fabric sits across, while Harlequin’s Makrana wallpaper brings a welcoming warmth.
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Right: “I’m the one who is normally trying to push my clients, but this time, my client pushed me—and I am so glad they did,” Mendelson says, pointing to the bold dining room. Chair backs are upholstered with Donghia’s Ramatuelle in Lavande (the seats wear a hardy Garrett leather), tying to the purple hues of Cole & Son’s Versailles Grand wallpaper. Opposite: Vintage mahogany Melchiorre Bega chairs and an extendable Made by Mendelson dining table give the clients flexibility and style. The rug is hemp and silk by Doris Leslie Blau.
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Above: Mirrored backing and burnished brass Armac Martin hardware add sparkle and drama to the built-in bar off the dining room. Zoffany’s Jaipur wallpaper provides warm contrast to trim and millwork painted Benjamin Moore’s minty Weekend Getaway. Opposite: The pale blue of the kitchen cabinetry is echoed in the vintage Murano glass pendants from John Salibello Antiques and the Christopher Hyland Cote D’Azur fabric on the walnut counter stools from Modern Living Supplies.
Above: Mendelson carried the foyer’s marbleized Harlequin Makrana wallpaper upstairs, pairing it with a geometric chandelier and coordinating pendants, both by Gabriel Scott, and a patterned Patterson Flynn Martin runner. Opposite: The home office is a study in purple with Benjamin Moore’s Hint of Violet on the walls and Mauve Blush on the trim. The Modernist lacquered desk from John Salibello Antiques is flanked by an armchair from Van Den Akker Antiques and an orange Dan Johnson for Selig side chair.
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Above: Handsome custom millwork inset with Phillip Jeffries’ Suit Yourself wallpaper brings a sense of occasion to the closet, alongside club chairs done in de Le Cuona wool, and an area rug from Crosby Street Studios underfoot. The coffee table is by Berlin-based ceramic artist Jojo Corväiá. Left: Donghia Hemp 1 wallpaper in Sea Foam sets a quieter tone in the main bedroom, harmonizing with the Frette bed linens, 1950s brass and white-painted chandeliers by Lightolier and Patterson Flynn Martin Basham Group III area rug.
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A peek inside the studio and upon the latest works by Cassi Namoda reveals a reverence for the sea. It’s an inescapable influence for the artist, who ultimately put down roots in East Hampton, finding comfort in its tides, which recall the coast of her native Mozambique. “My favorite thing is to walk the shore and see the ebbs of the ocean,” she says. “It’s very special and will usually reveal itself in my work.” Portrayed across The sun has not yet burned off the dew (a suite of arresting paintings for a solo exhibit at Mendes Wood in São Paulo), figures from conjoined twins to ritual bathers walk fuchsia shores. Here, Namoda shares the East End routine that keeps her grounded, inspired and elevating her art. 7:30 a.m. Start with the Wake Up Vinyasa at Mandala Yoga Center for Healing Arts in Amagansett. 9 a.m. Cycle to my favorite beach, Two Mile Hollow, where I swim and take long walks with my chocolate Labrador, Montana. 11 a.m. Stop into Carissa’s Bakery for an iced matcha latte and the rye bread with caraway seeds.
2 p.m. Digestive stroll to Amagansett to check out the elegantly curated fashions at Tiina the Store before heading back to my studio. 6 p.m. End the day with one last swim at beautiful Napeague beach. 7:30 p.m. Dinner at Coche Comedor, which has a fun vibe and excellent Mexican food. Bonus: What feels like the biggest luxury of all is picking my own vegetables at Quail Hill Farms. In the summertime, I keep life simple and sweet.
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“The idea is to offer access to relatively obscure architectural gems hiding in plain sight,” shares designer Timothy Godbold of the grass roots organization he launched last spring. A Sag Harbor resident of nearly a decade, Godbold was dismayed upon purchasing his own midcentury home to learn there were no protections for the modernist masterpieces of Charles Gwathmey, Norman Jaffe, Andrew Geller and their contemporaries. “I asked around thinking I would discover preservation societies and was told there was nothing of the sort out here—and that if I had an inclination to do something, I better hurry,” he says. Hamptons 20 Century Modern has a baseline goal of conservancy and awareness for these dwindling treasures—but looking ahead, Godbold is dreaming big. “The fundamentals of Palm Springs Modernism Week—architectural lectures, vintage shopping, house tours—could be easily translated for this area,” he posits. “Hamptons residents are notoriously private, but I think if we build a following and get on people’s radar, anything is possible.” hamptons20centurymodern.org
MAN ABOUT TOWN What began as an earnest wish to surround himself with pieces emblematic of his practice prompted an organic evolution at Glenn Ban’s new East Hampton office. In addition to serving as HQ for his interior design and special projects, the space now represents a considered selection of American makers and vintage pieces, all shoppable by appointment. Here, Ban reveals his unique approach to curating Hamptons style. glennban.com Studio faves: Lawson-Fenning furniture, Stone and Sawyer, Danny Kaplan and Dumais Made lighting, photography by Barry Balczun, beautiful pottery by Ceramicah and Rosario Varela—and more. Vintage hot spots: Beall and Bell and White House Farm—both on the North Fork—are my go-tos for great finds, as is Antiques Center Southampton. Can’t resist: Stools! You can use them as an accent piece anywhere, or layer them on top of tables to build a display. They’re economical, an easy commitment and extremely versatile. Collector’s mantra: Whatever you buy should be in its most authentic form. When things are manipulated, they lose their essence. For me, it’s less about where a piece came from, and more that the form and finish feel true. On trend: Wallpaper is huge. I’m seeing fewer white walls these days— it’s all about florals and patterns, and layers of color and texture. Hamptons timeless: Crisp beadboard and natural fibers. A seagrass rug is always classic.
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BUDDING TALENT ARTHUR GOLABEK
A floral designer with a penchant for found objects, Arthur Golabek’s two passions beautifully collide in his new East Hampton shop and studio. There, he lovingly creates arrangements, sells vintage wares and choreographs tabletop tableaus for clients and party planners. While he personally leans toward an English style of arranging, where things are loose, mixed and “where each flower has its own place and feels special,” when it comes to clients, he looks to their home’s interiors to inform his individualized approach. For a modern abode, a clean single flower arrangement is the ticket. For a more rustic space, perhaps something relaxed á la a Dutch still life. And for what’s surely going to be a busy entertaining season, Golabek wants you to remember these tablescape fundamentals: keep blooms low (as to not interfere with conversation) and scentless (as to not distract from the food). arthurgolabek.com
HANG TEN Sisters Tanya Willock and Temidra Willock-Morsch like to flex their creative muscles. The siblings own, operate and curate Hidden Gem, the Jobs Lane brick-and-mortar destination ripe with tabletop goods, fashion finds, art, jewelry and home accessories. They make many items on the shelves themselves (Tanya has a background in fine art; Temidra in textiles), such as beaded bracelets and tie-dye napkins. But what’s sure to grace walls all along the East End (like the new Breakers Montauk hotel, for example) are their eye-catching range of customizable surfboards. “You don’t have to be a surfer to have this piece,” says Tanya. Really, you just have to find
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inspiration from your surroundings, which is how the surfboards came to be in the first place: The sisters had begun experimenting with colorful, marbleized canvases when they spotted a Jeep Wrangler with a coral surfboard hanging out the back. This prompted them to try the technique on a new object. The wooden board forms are cut and sanded by their brother, Jari, after which Tanya and Temidra meticulously mix and marble paint colors—the ideal consistency is similar to pancake batter—and carefully hand pour each organic design before they get their shiny resin coat, and head off for a lucky home. hiddengemny.com
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When the barn next door to designer and art advisor Elena Frampton’s Bridgehampton cottage became available, Frampton saw it as an opportunity to expand her Manhattan gallery space, Exhibition, to the Hamptons. “We don’t check the typical boxes of white cube gallery or showhouse,” she says. Below, Frampton breaks down what the hybrid space is all about. framptonco.com What’s behind the barn doors? A little of everything! The work runs the gamut from art to design and the in-between, and likewise across medium, style and era. Emerging and mid-career artists like Nick Missel are in conversation with iconic works of art and design like Wendell Castle. How can aesthete-seekers experience The Barn? The Barn is active year-round. Our Winter Show was an inspirational refuge. When possible, we host events and partners in the space, including our Salon Series program, which welcomes guests into the galleries for intimate conversations. It’s about creating context for the work, while connecting with and expanding our community.
MAKER’S MARK Of the many words to denote Justin Allen’s design company, synergy is a good one. At Shepard Co’s core, synergy between client and maker, form and function, and material relationships is paramount. Whether dreaming up custom furniture or getting in on the ground floor of an interiors project, Allen and his crew of highly technical craftspeople put design integrity and coaction first. It’s within his studio and workshop in the Springs (an area of the Hamptons he felt connected to in an “ancestral way”), where they problem solve—like how to incorporate work-from-home nuances in an aesthetically pleasing way— and where they rethink materiality. “I’ve always related deeply to materials; exploring what they can and should be,” says Allen, who works with metals, woods and cement-based casting, to name a few. Of the custom furniture commissions he’s received of late, beds, bar cabinets and desks are on the assembly line—and indicative of the times. As for Shepard Co’s next symbiotic chapter, a collective of fellow makers and designers is in the works. “Being able to design for your community and create what’s needed…it’s a nice way to spend your time,” he says. shepardcodesign.com
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$12,950,000 | 1.8± Acres on Noyack Bay | Sensational Sunset + Water Views 9,000± sf | Beautiful Details and Finishes Throughout | 6 BR 8 BA | Heated Gunite Pool and Spa | 3-Car Garage | Stairs to the Beach 14OnTheBluff.com Andrea L. Ackerman | 631.537.4340 | aackerman@bhsusa.com
HAMPTONS DESIGN PROS SHARE THEIR LONG-AWAITED SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS.
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My dear friend Analisse Taft-Gersten is opening an ALT for Living outpost in Sag Harbor. I’m imagining spending the day on the water, then heading back into town to shop and make impromptu dinner party plans! —BELLA MANCINI, bellamancinidesign.com I love alfresco dinners at Tutto Il Giorno in Southampton. They have a gorgeous back garden and the pasta dishes are delicious—as are the Aperol Spritzes. —MICHELLE GERSON, michellegerson.com
I’m excited about the opening of the Peter Marino Art Foundation in Southampton. Peter has been an inspiration to so many of us. I can’t wait to see what he has in store on Jobs Lane! —LUKE FERRAN, kosullivan.com
An excursion with The Paddle Diva in East Hampton is a great way to get out on the water and take in stunning sunsets.
Flowers by Beth in Amagansett has the most beautiful things. Her spring and summer branches are incredible and imbue such freshness and life into every space! —MICHAEL DEL PIERO, michaeldelpiero.com
—AUSTIN HANDLER AND JENNIFER MABLEY, mableyhandler.com
Most Saturdays you'll find me at my favorite local nursery, East Hampton Gardens, scoring the perfect white Mandevilla plants and potato vine for my planters. —MONICA FRIED, monicafrieddesign.com
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Taking our boat from Sag Harbor to the new Duryea’s in Orient for an early sunset dinner. I love getting the Lobster Cobb Salad and a crisp glass of rosé. —MAUREEN MCDERMOTT, wintermcdermott.com
Each summer, the opening of Sunset Beach draws our friends to Shelter Island for long lunches and breezy dinners on the top deck. It’s become a personal catalyst for fun and connection. —CHRISTINE GACHOT, gachotstudios.com
I’ll be setting the table with KH Wurtz dishes from Monc XIII, extra-large cutting boards from Hudson Grace and glass candle holders from Bloom.
I’m excited to see the exhibition “Material Witness” at the Parrish Art Museum featuring a large-scale bronze and raffia sculpture by Simone Leigh. Her work is simply elegant yet incredibly strong. —DAVID SCOTT, davidscottinteriors.com
—TAMARA MAGEL, tamaramagel.com
Long days spent at the ocean with friends, delicious sandwiches from Breadzilla, and a great beach read or the NYT crossword puzzle.
Visiting Longhouse Reserve, with its gardens and works by Willem de Kooning and Sol LeWitt. I still can’t believe this spectacular place is available to the public. —JOAN ENGER, jpatrycedesign.com
I’m looking forward to attending summer events and the gallery at designer Jeff Lincoln’s Collective in Southampton. —TOM SAMET, hamptonshousedesign.com
—KITTY MCCOY, kmccoyarchitect.com
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Rugs, pillows and low-slung picnic tables up the comfort factor at Destination Haus-designed fêtes.
On a foggy morning last May, Kendra and Carlyn Vellante loaded their car and drove to a secluded Montauk beach to shoot their summer lookbook. The concept: an opulent picnic to showcase the latest wares from Destination Haus, the luxury home boutique they run alongside their mother, Laureen. Admiring their handiwork at wrap, the sisters texted a few friends: Would they care to come down and enjoy the beautiful, socially-distanced setup? Kendra photographed the scene not anticipating
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that her Instagram post would go viral and that a thriving franchise would be born— one that would buoy the family business through an unprecedented retail season. Designing and delivering bespoke picnics proved a natural pivot for Destination Haus, which sells custom-crafted dinnerware, vintage glasses, soft goods and tabletop accents amongst their inventory. Their Montauk shop now does double function as a showroom (bulk items are stored at an offsite warehouse), and the ladies drilled down on their globally curated ethos, introducing destination-driven picnics. “Last summer, we had a client who had planned a trip to Capri to propose to his soon-to-be fiancé,” offers Kendra. “So we brought Capri to them with a lemon yellow-themed, Italian-style concept.” For their second summer of picnicking, the
trio has upped the ante, partnering with local catering company Hamptons Aristocrat on destination menus and adding a full-time chef to their “in-haus” services. “It’s almost like we’re an event production company now,” laughs Laureen, whose ethereal fine art photography is available exclusively through Destination Haus’ art wing. While a happenstance of Covid-19, there’s a timelessness to picnics that harmonizes with the shop’s emphasis on handmade goods from craftspeople around the world—a quality that brings Carlyn back to her days studying art history in college, where the alfresco tableaus of the French Impressionists left a lasting mark. “There’s something magical about a picnic,” she says. “Our clients feel that romance, too—like they’re in a moving picture.”
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“For the house to become personal, the architecture has to get out of the way”
- James Merrell, Principal
This may not be the typical or expected design philosophy for an architecture firm, but James Merrell Architects is anything but typical. Led by the company’s namesake, James Merrell, this talented team is transforming the industry with their unique approach to residential design and construction. While others may disagree, Merrell believes that involving the client in the design process is integral to the success of a project. “Houses aren’t commodities – they’re personal. The client’s contribution to the conversation about the design is so important, and leads to the elements that make the house meaningful not only to the homeowner, but to the world.” Merrell’s unique philosophy may be attributed to his background in history and the arts, but has undoubtedly guided him throughout his 30+ year awardwinning career. Today, James Merrell Architects boasts an impressive portfolio of incredible residences imagined from the firm’s home-base in Sag Harbor, NY. A true testament to his success, Merrell adds, “Clients never sell our houses.” James Merrell Architects has accomplished the perfect balance between hearing their clients and creating noteworthy architecture. “We design things that you don’t even know you want, but by being a part of the process, you discover the realm of what is possible.” jamesmerrellarchitects.com | 631.725.9842 | Sag Harbor, NY
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ALL-AMERICAN THE STRIPE IS AT THE CORE OF LA LIGNE’S EFFORTLESS ETHOS, AND THE BRAND’S WORKHORSE STAPLES ARE BOUND TO BE IN HEAVY ROTATION FOR YEARS TO COME.
DESERT LOUNGE CHAIR IN POPPY RED/SAND $429 / fermliving.us
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INES GUEST TOWEL IN ROUGE $110 / bellanottelinens.com
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White floors and walls set the scene for a riot of colors, patterns and textures, spanning vintage and contemporary, in Katie Leede’s Sag Harbor shop.
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“Shops are great stages for personal dreaming,” says Katie Leede of the inspiration behind her namesake store in Sag Harbor. “I’ve always wanted to have
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my own shop because I’ve benefited from so many great ones. And not just because you find inspiring things, but because they’re a real nexus for community.” A handwritten “for-rent” sign tacked to the window of the former Ruby Beets offered a divine nudge for Leede to take the leap, and the result is a sunny floorthrough layered with color, pattern and perspective. There are vintage furnishings and new upholstered pieces in kicky prints. There are overscale Italian lamps and shades made of Indian saris. There’s local artwork, contemporary dinnerware and libraries of Leede’s own fabric and wallpaper designs. And who could miss the carpets (which number in the tens of thousands between the shop, a storage unit in the Springs and her widespread network of vendors), ranging from midcentury Scandinavian flat weaves to Indian palace dhurries.
There’s “a conversation here between old and new that’s fresh, fun and easy to live with,” says Leede. “Nothing is perfect, but it’s colorful and comfortable.” It’s a mix that harmonizes with her approach to residential design, where “highly personalized, cozy homes that reflect individual style” are always the goal. As the Hamptons tiptoes into gathering again, the shop hopes to host book signings, artist meet-and-greets and fashion pop-ups in its garden, harking back to Leede’s belief in shop-as-connector. It’s the same thread that tethers her to a favorite branch of the business: “I think I was a Bedouin in the last life,” she says. “I love rolling out carpets and talking to people about their homes— there’s something about that exchange of human energy. I feel very connected to the culture of these pieces; to these amazing, hardworking people all over the world; to this slipstream of history.”
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When Quinn Pofahl decided to open a Southampton studio, he looked to maritime law to distill his modus operandi. “Flotsam and jetsam is an old rule of admiralty,” he explains. “Jetsam means that if you find it, it’s yours to keep.” Pofahl’s talent for the hunt has translated into an exquisite array of vintage furnishings and lighting (with an emphasis of French modernist designs of the ’30s, ’40s and ’50s), one-of-a-kind accessories and a rotating cast of fine art in partnership with JHB Gallery. “I often say I have everything from a Royere console to an American folk art popsicle basket,” he laughs, adding, “Somehow, it all kind of hangs together.”
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Finding rare pieces is a favorite pursuit for the designer and collector—and one he’s delighted to see a growing appetite for. “After being cooped up in a catalogue world, I think people are drawn to uniqueness and the artist’s hand,” he says. “You might think clients here would want beachy-this or coastal-that, but I’m finding that’s not true. For example, I recently brought out this solid black and textured painting. I didn’t know what the response would be, but it has gotten a ton of attention.” Looking ahead, Pofahl plans to introduce artist showings and furniture exhibitions where the genius of French designers like Pierre Chapo, Henry Jacques Le Même and René-Jean Caillette can be enjoyed within a contemporary context. But on any given
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Distilled in his Southampton studio, Quinn Pofahl’s curation blends a clean, contemporary ethos with distinctive artworks and iconic French designs of the ’30s, ’40s and ’50s.
Tuesday, you’ll find Pofahl simply enjoying his jetsam—such as a pair of tough-looking Brutalist leather chairs from the south of France, works from artist Amanda Means’ “Folded and Crushed” series and faux bois vessels by Minnesota-based potter Joe Christensen. “They’re hand-carved and glazed in bronze so that they look like steel,” he says. “I’m so in love with them that I think they’re coming home with me.”
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A trestle table in Elizabeth Eichner’s sunlit Amagansett shop displays a refined yet approachable array of makerdriven wares sourced around the globe.
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Plaited bulrush place mats and baskets from England. Iron garden trowels hand-forged in Japan. Pure white sea salt harvested off the Welsh island of Anglesey. These and other discoveries inspirit Elizabeth Eichner’s jewel-box shop in Amagansett. For the former set stylist, sourcing such storied, small-batch luxuries is a lifelong passion: “I’ve always looked for things that are interesting or artisan-driven,” she says. “And it felt like there was a niche out here to introduce items with function that were also beautifully executed, and that had an intrinsic connection to their maker.” Set against a framework of pale gray wainscoting, white oak floors and Shaker peg rails, Eichner’s finely honed edit of artisanal wares, pantry staples, textiles and vintage treasures—an ethos she describes as “a cross between Scandinavian, Japanese and my own Anglo-Saxon roots”—beckons shoppers
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of all stripes. (Emblematic of the warm and welcoming mood, Eichner’s Welsh terrier, Daltrey, can be found sunning himself by the window.) “I wanted a shop where people could drop in for a box of English Champagne truffles on their way to a dinner party, or to come in and outfit their whole home,” she says. In fitting Hamptons fashion, cocktail-hour accoutrements flew off the shelves during Eichner’s first season in business. English crystal and one-of-a-kind pottery dishes for dips and appetizers were heavy hitters, she shares, adding, “last September, I think we sold more caviar servers than any other store in the country!” This summer, beach-ready goods (think: Swedish enamelware; canvas safari-style folding stools and benches) join the mix—as do a growing number of exclusive maker collaborations in E-E Home’s signature cobalt blue. “For me,” she says, “it all comes back to telling a story— setting a mood, setting the table and having only the things you love around you.”
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“Whether you need the perfect finishing touch or an endless font of inspiration, the A&D Building is Greater New York’s partner in design.”
WHO NEW YORK IS LOVING Here are the showrooms to which everyone is running—and why they’re so seemingly beloved. •A rtistic Tile, for its unique patterned applications and huge variety of options. •B &B Italia, where international design trends come to life indoors and out. •M iddleby Residential, home to legacy brands like Viking, La Cornue, Lynx and more.
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• Ornare, whose Shaker kitchen line is just one of a series of beloved designs. • Smeg, the vintage lover’s appliance wonderland.
No conversation about the state of design in Greater New York would be complete without the A&D Building’s insight. A legend not only in the area, but in the global industry, the institution has long been a mecca for architects and designers, and their clients. “With 11 floors and 40 showrooms, we have luxury kitchens, baths, appliances, cabinetry, tile, flooring, carpeting, shading technology, lighting, high-end furniture and more,” says Michael Rabatin, managing director of marketing. “Our goal is to bring the finest collection of premium brands, with pieces that are modern, transitional, traditional and everything in between, to the most discerning projects—whether a single kitchen, whole-home remodel, boutique hotel or restaurant.” As the vision of lifestyle both within the home and out continues to shift, the A&D Building endeavors to make design dreams come true.
A FINGER ON THE PULSE For those who seek to keep updated on design’s latest and greatest, but can’t always make the trip to the city, the A&D Building has created A&DNow. From three-dimensional tours and online catalogs, to virtual events and even CEU courses, the program offers gamechanging opportunities for industry members.
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Top With the use of the exclusive, eco-friendly Heartwood, Snaidero USA has ultrasustainable options. Left Designed by Drake/Anderson, this dazzling Paradise Valley, Arizona, abode mirrors the colors of the landscape and features Fantini faucets. Right Mixed metals and colors inspired by the environment harmonize in this Vero Beach, Florida, kitchen designed by Karen Williams, the creative director and principal of St. Charles New York. Opposite top Its golden entrance is fitting of the A&D Building’s icon status. Opposite left Carlisle Wide Plank Floors’ Alluvium, made of silt and clay, is on display here. Opposite right Drummonds’ unique, hammered-copper tub celebrates the many artisanal processes involved in making its cast-iron baths.
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CAROL KURTH ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORS 914.234.2595 | carolkurtharchitects.com |
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From the soaring skyline to the sweeping vistas of the countryside, Architect and Interior Designer Carol Kurth, FAIA ASID’s perspective is informed by seeing the world through the lens of design. From the natural environment to the architecturally iconic skyline of the city—form, structure and light spark creativity for the native New Yorker. It’s easy to see why, when asked how New York City fits into the global design scene, her immediate response is, “Isn’t New York City the center for the design world? New York is a destination year-round—art, culture and commerce—all at the intersection of design.” From monuments unmatched in their sentiment and artistry, to legendary museums and hidden passageways that spur imagination, Kurth is inspired by the layered urban backdrop of Manhattan. Drawing creative energy from the vitality of the city and her travels, it is reflected throughout her portfolio of work. “More than ever, people have the need to live, work and play from home, which has evolved a new paradigm for New York City living, with architecture as a backdrop for living, interiors an inspiration for lifestyle,” shares Kurth.
At the center of bucolic, historic Bedford, NY, Carol Kurth Architecture + Interiors has made its mark in the architecture and interior design realms with projects from urban to coastal, vertical living to bucolic country estates. “I grew up in Manhattan’s Hudson Heights with spectacular views of the Palisades, majestic cliffs —these soaring cliffs impacted me creatively with rugged topography,” shares Kurth. While she has projects in many locations, the architect and designer calls her Bedford storefront studio “home” and always appreciates a cliffside project with challenging terrain.
THE DESIGN WEEKENDER Kurth shares the highlights of a busy New Yorker’s Saturday. • Exploration is key to inspiration, with time being the true luxury —affording opportunities to explore the excitement and energy of the city. alking NYC is the best way to •W explore, appreciating how from one moment to the next you can feel the different cultures and neighborhoods link the city in a visual tapestry. oMA, The Met and Cloisters •M are my go-to destinations that spur imagination and take me back to my roots, growing up in Manhattan. •S pontaneity is part of my love for New York—always something unexpected around the corner (day or night!)— whether it’s a pop-up venue, discovering a new art gallery or an architectural wonder of the city. •T he evening is all about unwinding with fabulous food [pizza or fine dining] that celebrates the ambiance, artistry and flavors that make up New York City.
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Top The language of design at Tango House is reflected in the details, along with a commitment to eco-friendly, energy-conscious sustainability and the farm-to-table lifestyle. Bottom Designed to frame nature, Art House 2.0 is a serene modern retreat showcasing the client’s modern art collection—a tranquil canvas for two art lovers. Opposite top With an elevated perspective above the skyline, the Skyscape 45 apartment reflects the culture of Lincoln Center and the city beyond through materiality and framed views. Opposite bottom Taking in the skyline, the modern Skyscape 37 apartment invites views to Central Park and Midtown by day and illuminated drama by night. Photography Top by Eric Laignel; Bottom by Albert Vecerka / Esto; Opposite top by Durston Saylor; Opposite bottom by Peter Krupenye
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“New York City does not ‘fit into’ the global design scene. It is the global design scene.”
HANDPICKED HAPPENINGS These are Morgan’s top two events of the year. • Kips Bay Decorator Show House: The exhibition of talent and products is a thrill for any design lover to experience. This is my most beloved event of the year by far! ousing Works’ Design •H on a Dime: Designers create one-of-a-kind vignettes from donated merchandise that is then sold off in a cocktail party/ mad shopping frenzy. I’ve witnessed some pretty juicy showdowns over a lampshade!
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When Sarah Morgan drove from North Carolina into New York City in 2001, she had no job lined up, no prospects, but bucket loads of determination and high hopes running through her fearless veins. Today, she’s a design specialist at Carlisle Wide Plank Floors, which opened its first showroom in the city a decade ago and, as Morgan tells it, has a nationwide presence but a tight-knit team. “We are almost like our own little small-town family, which makes me feel right at home, given my country roots.” But what is it about New York City? “I would love to answer this, but it would take me forever,” she says. “To quote Browning, ‘How do I love thee? Let me count the ways!’ It’s a monumental love affair … ” And while recent challenges have tested the design industry as a whole, that same passion for place has, she says, inspired inventiveness, resourcefulness and perseverance in The Big Apple.
“After waking up around 10 or 11, I’ll putter around with my iced coffee before doing a 30-minute Peloton ride,” Morgan says of her ideal Saturday. “Then, I’d head to the park with my husband for a game of picnicstyle Scrabble. Next, we’d pick up ingredients from our favorite Italian store, Agata & Valentina, make dinner at home and watch Saturday Night Live.”
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Top Original-grade reclaimed oak was finished on-site for this Fox-Nahem Design project. Left Chalk from Carlisle’s brand-new Earthen collection is a hickory hardwood with rich undertones and a dramatic contrast between dark and light grains. Right While designing this eclectic living room, Stonefox chose Weathered Windmill from Carlisle’s Casual collection. Opposite In this space by JMorris Design, Optimistic Stone from the Urban collection provides a perfect contrast to the bright walls. Photography Top courtesy of Fox-Nahem Design; Left by Carlisle Wide Plank Floors; Right by Jane Beiles; Opposite courtesy of JMorris Design
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“Day and night, in every season, there are intriguing and important things happening in Greater New York.”
AT HOME IN GREENWICH Just a short drive from the city, there is Greenwich, Connecticut. It’s a town with a centuries-old tradition of distinguished architecture, and a home base for those who would rather commute to their skyscraper jobs than live in the middle of the action. All of that makes it the ideal place for Hilton. “We have been located here, downtown, for the past three decades,” Hilton says. “I have found Greenwich a perfect spot to pursue both projects in Manhattan and country estates throughout New England. There are seemingly endless showrooms and skilled industry partners to help us execute our most ambitious creations.” If the projects in the firm’s book, Classic Greenwich Houses, are any indication, the community has been a boon indeed.
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From Art Deco and Greek Revival, to neoclassical and federal, the range of design genres visible on a single street block in New York City makes it something of an architect’s playground. At least, that’s how Charles Hilton feels. “The sheer scale and vibrancy of the city is always impressive,” he says. “It has such a unique and interesting combination of aesthetics, unlike anywhere else in the world. I find so much inspiration from walking amongst the buildings.” Born and raised in New Jersey, Hilton often visited the city as a child and fell in love with it. Asked to discuss the future of its many boroughs, Hilton utters a phrase one feels may be a mantra for the locals: “ready for a rebound.” “A resurgence is underway,” he goes on. “While some parts of the city are showing more activity than others, everyone seems ready to re-engage and anxious to resume their projects and move forward.”
PORT OF PASSION “I seek inspiration along the water,” Hilton says. “From the shores of Long Island Sound, to Massachusetts and Maine, I love our region’s coastal places.” When he’s out of the office, he can be found there, too. “My wife and I love to start our weekend days with a walk along Fivemile River in Rowayton.”
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Top This stunning new Georgian Revival is tucked away in Greenwich, Connecticut. Left One of several new and renovated buildings designed for Sleepy Cat Farm, this French Normandy residence wows. Center The long axis of this two-story living room terminates with a fireplace and bookcase niches on each end. Right With its semicircular built-in desks, this master study is designed to take in the view. Opposite top Located on a picturesque cove along Long Island Sound, this Shingle-style residence takes full advantage of the site. Opposite bottom Extensively renovated inside and out, the country feel of this home is created with a new slate roof, historically replicated windows and doors, and classical trim. Photography Top, Left, Center & Opposite bottom by Robert Benson Photography; Right & Opposite top by Woodruff/Brown
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“New York City draws the brightest design talents from all over the world.”
UPPING THE FOOTAGE The offices of Elissa Grayer Interior Design are located in a beautiful suburban area of Westchester, where Grayer wanted to enroll her daughters in school. Some years later, the spot is core to a niche for which the firm is known. “I find that my experience creating a home here after life in the city is relevant and helpful for my clients doing the same,” Grayer says. “Imagine leaving a twobedroom apartment on the Upper West Side and having to furnish a large suburban home. It can be overwhelming!”
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Upon being asked to consider that which gives New York City its magic, Elissa Grayer reflects on the quiet opportunities to take it all in. “Sometimes it’s the simple things that remind me why I love the city so much,” she says. “A recent walk from 100th Street down Riverside Drive took me back to one of my first homes here, and the energy of those walking in the bright green parks was so vibrant and optimistic.” In other words, it’s a feeling the place possesses and seems to instill in each member of the community. As for how Grayer and her team at Elissa Grayer Interior Design bring a complementary presence to their clients’ spaces, art holds the key. “Be it in a deeply layered Manhattan apartment or a light and bright Sagaponack beach house, on a compact gallery wall or veritable exhibit of white space, I find that fine art is an element which translates beautifully,” she says.
For many, New York City and its surrounding hamlets have long exercised an almost inexplicable, enigmatic pull. Grayer emphasizes the power of place it holds: “I am constantly inspired by the global influences that permeate our community. My dearest friends in the industry hail from Asia, India, Northern Europe and Africa. All of them have found a home here and bring new perspectives to life through their aesthetics, which, in turn, influence my own work.”
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Top From its 1920s Tudor glory, this beautifully restored and updated entryway is modernized by colorful artwork and gorgeous statement pieces. Left Stunning furniture from Mattaliano makes for a beautiful study. Center The primary suite in this home was designed with luxurious finishes, like silk wallcoverings and velvet fabrics by Holly Hunt. Right Chairs from iconic Donghia are the perfect mix of high design and cool comfort. Colorful artwork creates a strong focal point in the room. Opposite A moody corner shows off the details of an overscale sideboard, unique lighting and collected accessories. Photography John Bessler
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“The energy around design is more electric than ever.”
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It seems a similar answer comes from anyone who is asked to describe New York City: “There is no place like it!” This also rings true for iconic design destination The New York Design Center, located at 200 Lexington Avenue. The utterance is ubiquitous—“The city is both gritty and pristine, hard and soft, fast-paced and relaxing—all at the same time,” says Jim Druckman, president and CEO of The New York Design Center. “It’s hard to describe, so perhaps the best words are just, ‘It’s like nothing else!’” The New York Design Center was designed by architect Ely Jacques Kahn and built in 1926 as the New York Furniture Exchange. Such fitting roots have informed the essence of
It’s no secret that New York City is a style setter in nearly every industry. When it comes to design, 200 Lex is an establishment at the heart of it all. “We host many not-to-be-missed events through-out the year, but What’s New, What’s Next is always the biggest local celebration of design,” Druckman says. “It includes more than 65 programs, with hundreds of product introductions and more than 100 design ambassadors.” This year, WNWN: Future Forward will take place from September 20 through October 1. For more information visit nydc.com/events.
CURATOR’S CLOUD NINE At 200 Lex, new lines aren’t the only products represented. The Gallery at 200 Lex (as pictured below), powered by Incollect, features more than 50 fine antique and vintage dealers.
its 500,000-square-foot, 16-floor, 100-showroom design mecca, where the industry finds inspiration and lands on innovative ideas. “This year marks our 95th anniversary, and the world is emphasizing design more than ever before.”
PERSEVERE FOR PROGRESS “New York City is a place known for its resilience; the design industry here is a beautiful example of that,” Druckman says. “Our talent is inventive, driven to solve problems and influenced by the city’s iconic nature. This is a place where rich history meets forward movement.”
Opposite bottom left Original entryway of the New York Furniture Exchange
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“The city is a special blend of appreciation for history and drive for innovation.”
THE PLACES TO BE • The Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum: “This is a mustvisit for our team. The mix of cutting-edge design and classical architecture provides a fresh perspective and limitless inspiration. And the Immersion Room is an inventive way to get really creative with wallcoverings!” • WantedDesign, BDNY and ICFF: “We get especially excited each year about industry events like these shows, where we see the latest product introductions and connect with colleagues.”
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While Arte has showrooms in Paris, London and Los Angeles, its New York City location has a penchant to inform all the rest. “Each city has traits that make it unique, but we find that the New York market has an energy unparalleled,” says Philippe Desart, CEO of the luxury wallcoverings company. “The pace of new development is unique in the United States, and the design community here has an international clientele that is unrivaled in the world. Taken together, these factors create a perfect environment for really bold, risk-taking design.” While on the subject, he also notes that the resilience of New York is “famous for a reason.” Desart observes design pros and their clients embracing the moment, using the past year as a catalyst for beautiful creations that push boundaries and showcase the city’s global style inclinations. “We are watching them make daring, unexpected choices.”
Top Chintz creates the illusion of real textile with a pattern of playful chalk lines in an explosive color palette. Right Rattan combines natural fibers and a glossy background to create a sophisticated pattern that incorporates a nuanced shadow play of light and dark. Center Symbiosis portrays an eclectic mix of intriguing, graceful images of plants, plumes and rattan. It is available with a soft metal accent or bold high gloss. Far right Shagreen replicates ray skin leather in a refined, organic structure, arranged in a block design with a matte or gloss finish. Photography courtesy of Arte
INFLUENTIAL EMPIRE “Walking through the city, one finds inspiration in the people, the architecture, the parks,” Desart enthuses. “When in New York, we visit as many to-thetrade showrooms as possible to see how product is presented in one of the world’s most discerning markets. The ideas we collect here help us set direction for design and marketing around the globe.”
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“New York City attracts brave and adventurous spirits, resulting in design that lasts the test of time.”
EVENTS FOR PROS + DESIGN LOVERS Which design-centric events must not be missed? Here’s Rasool’s list. • NY Luxury Design Fair • ICFF • The Armory Show • AIA Conference on Architecture • Kips Bay Decorator Show House
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“New York City is an international epicenter … anyone can feel embraced here.” This statement from Camiran Rasool, president of the world-renowned marble manufacturing and furniture design brand, Citco, based in Verona, Italy, with showrooms in London and Miami. The fabricator of surface materials is known for its dynamic, above-andbeyond designs, from textural wall features created in collaboration with the likes
In discussing Citco’s choice to open a showroom in New York, Rasool shares his perspective on the city’s “certain something.” “It welcomes uniqueness and allows for people to truly be their authentic selves,” he says. “That, in turn, enables the most diverse culture, resulting in extraordinary restaurants, art exhibits, events and, more than anything, exceptional kismet moments in the midst of the everyday.”
of the late Zaha Hadid to pieces made with jewel-like deposits. Citco’s decision to expand in New York City was made with fresh horizons in mind. “The energy here is inspiring; there is no place like it, and we feel our timing is perfect, as the design community embraces a renaissance of sorts,” Rasool says. “We are thrilled to take part in this fearless new era in design.” They’ll do so as they always do: by crafting bespoke design ideas into architectural marvels.
Above Tau Vases—designed by Zaha Hadid. Top This dining room features, Plumage (marble wall), Quad console tables, a Dama cabinet and a Pavo marble carpet. Far left The Ginevra table by Ferruccio Laviani offers a dynamic visual. Left Shoona, a marble wall that almost seems to move. Photography Franco Chimenti
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“On any given day, there is so much culture and inspiration to soak in.”
What is it about New York City? According to Gary Ciuffo, “There is a rich blending of diverse cultures and a constant drive of innovation and creativity. It’s a place where anything is possible.” He would know, having been born and raised on Long Island, where he now acts as owner of his 100-plus-year-old family business. Since 1907, Ciuffo Cabinetry has served clients throughout the Greater New York region, and when asked to discuss the state of design at the moment, Gary points to a shift in priorities and preferences. “The kitchen is valued more than ever as of late,” he shares. “With that has come a larger budget allowance for all of the new and emerging materials, finishes and products. Contemporary, modern and industrial styles are trending, with demand for stained woods and metals rising. As this trickles into areas like the Hamptons, we’re seeing transitional interpretations that marry them to the classic local aesthetic.”
KICK BACK IN THE KITCHEN When the weekend rolls around, Gary is likely to spend some quiet time in his office catching up on work, but once that’s done, it’s time to cook, taste, serve. “As a kitchen designer, I appreciate how joyful it can be to prepare a delicious meal in a functional, well-designed kitchen space,” he says. “So, whether I’m exploring a new restaurant or cooking at home, it is the perfect way to unwind.”
Above This custom bar in a Sag Harbor home has a copper countertop, stained-walnut cabinetry and smoky, painted-glass panels. Top left Gray cabinetry, brass fixtures, marble countertops, a La Cornue range, Top Knobs hardware and Amuneal glass shelving come together in the kitchen. Top right The beautiful butler’s pantry features an AKDO marble backsplash, Amuneal glass shelving, brass Top Knobs pulls and glossy, painted cabinetry. In all photos, Ciuffo Cabinetry created the built-ins. Build by Breskin Development. Photography Marco Ricca
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“I read somewhere that someone said Manhattan is built on a bed of granite and the energy of the stone is a magnet.”
FOR FRESH VISION Show up to any of these Orlansky favorites and you’re sure to find it. •M useums: I think the best events are art shows; you can’t beat the feeling a Picasso gives you! • ICFF: There is perhaps no better way to see the ideas designers and manufacturers have been busy percolating. •W hat’s New What’s Next: I’m partial because this happens in our very own NYDC, but it really is fantastic and my personal favorite happening all year.
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Having moved to Long Island with his wife in 2015, Orlansky understands the appeal driving a new trend: Many city dwellers are splitting more time between their action-centric bases and waterfront Hamptons retreats. How does this impact design? “Designers have been finding unique ways of expanding on their looks out into the Hamptons,” Orlansky says. “Generally, those country homes are more elaborate, with large kitchens, high ceilings, wood beams and character.”
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From their furniture and accessories showroom’s perch in the New York Design Center at 200 Lexington Avenue, Justin Orlansky and his team at Dennis Miller New York have a bird’s-eye view of the area’s aesthetic leanings. So, what’s their take on the state of things? “The classics never left, but you could say they’re having a comeback of sorts. Whether in a New York City apartment or a sprawling Hamptons estate, our clients are recognizing the beauty, peace and, in some ways, sense of security that tradition imbues in a place,” Orlansky says. “Lately, people are less inclined to be challenged by edgy and out-there design.” But that doesn’t mean creativity is any less boundless— not in the world of New Yorkers. “I have noticed more and more artisans are mixing materials in surprising ways,” Orlansky continues. “They are also designing with lots of shapes and curves.”
Top The Khepera console, Tuya sofa, Cascade coffee table and Vista lounge chair and ottoman, all from Atelier Purcell, pair beautifully with Harrington sconces and a Paris floor lamp by Fuse Lighting. Left This dramatic space features Harris dining chairs by Quintus, the Fuego dining table by Powell & Bonnell, Studio Bel Vetro’s Star chandelier, the X Cabinet by Harris Rubin and a mirror from Antoine Proulx. Right Anees Furniture & Design’s Parkview daybed, Aberdeen drink table and 4 Panel screen come together with Legato Torchiere by Fuse Lighting. Photography courtesy of Dennis Miller New York
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“There is no energy like that of New York City. The pulse of the design industry, I believe, has always been here.”
CITY DWELLER’S DIGEST Paparo talks work and life from The Big Apple. •D esign must-dos: “I always enjoy the Affordable Art Fair and the WantedDesign show at the Javits Center.” •A esthetic inspo: “I get it from art. Museum and gallery visits are a core part of my process, as are trips to my husband’s studio. He is a fine artist.” • I deal Saturday evening in: “My husband and I love to cook together when we have the time; it’s a creative outlet for us both.”
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Think of a native New Yorker with a long history of design presence in the city, and one should
Asked what aspect of New York City she feels is most overlooked, Paparo points to the quaint, yet central area she calls home. “We live in Turtle Bay and love to hit the small mom-and-pop shops in our neighborhood,” she says. “It’s not what you would expect of Midtown; it’s a smaller neighborhood where you get recognized by the shop owners.”
probably be picturing Diane Paparo. The designer and owner of Diane Paparo Interiors has lived within walking distance of the D&D for years, and her own office is a block away on Lexington. Thus, few people would have better insight on the condition of the boroughs and their local creative happenings. She weighs in: “The design community in New York City is resolute in its efforts to keep fresh and invigorating. The industry doesn’t get stale in its endeavors to create. It never ceases to push the envelope, and the respect for the environment as we do that has also been impressive and, I hope, influential.” Despite the challenges the area’s design pros continue to experience— notably, the lack of access to materials as of late—it seems they persevere, as New Yorkers do.
Top This Midtown Manhattan penthouse features a custom Diane Paparo chaise, walls of polished Venetian plaster, high-gloss sapele mahogany doors and a gear light fixture by Michael McEwen. Photography Philip Jensen-Carter
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STRIKE A BALANCE “A trend we see moving from clients in Manhattan out to those beyond the city is a consideration for places to gather as a family and quiet corners to rest and reset,” Scott says. “This might appear in the floor plan as a game table in one room and a pair of chairs set against the backdrop of a window with a view in another.”
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Hirshson Architecture + Design has been a bastion of creativity in several storied Greater New York spots. Though once tucked away in Manhattan, it is currently located in Westchester at the center of Armonk’s Main Street. It rests in proximity to mass transit to New York City and Greenwich, Connecticut—an ideal gobetween. The primary office also has a retail storefront, which invites the team to crosscollaborate with clients in a fun environment.
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How does New York City fit into the global design scene? Well, according to Scott Hirshson, “It doesn’t. It stands on its own.” The principal of namesake Hirshson Architecture + Design, which has grown amid the backdrop of the Greater New York region since its inception, goes on to discuss the past year’s shifts. “The strength and resilience of the community as a whole facilitated each step of a safe return to design and construction. You cannot stop the drive of designers in New York to explore new ideas, materials and ways of implementing design. On the client side of things, the pandemic inspired many to evaluate their priorities for their homes. Therefore, we’re digging deeper into understanding the dynamics of a family and its pets.” The resulting residences boast customized floor plans and selections that reflect the needs and personalities of the end users more than ever.
“Relationships make New York City unique. Mutual connections and past projects spur creative energy between trades.”
Above Quartz waterfalls surround the center island with a tapered-edge detail. The material repeats on the backsplash for continuity. Top Built for entertaining, each of the primary living spaces has direct access to the pool, which is set on center with the house. Left A NanaWall system opens the great room to the terrace and pool beyond. Photography Stefan Radtke
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“It’s impossible to walk through New York City and not learn something new.”
SOURCES OF THE SPARK In the city that never sleeps, there is always something to drive the passionate creative. Here are Korek’s go-tos: • ICFF • Park Avenue Armory events • The MoMA • Whitney Museum of American Art
BELOVED GARDINERS BAY For creative stimulus and quiet respite alike, Korek turns to a treasured retreat, the crown jewel of East Hampton: Gardiners Bay. “I try never to miss a sunset or sunshine, and this is where I take them in,” she says. So of course, her perfect Saturday begins there. “A sunrise paddleboard on the bay and a bike ride to a farmer’s market for some rustic seafood salad are the recipe for another day in paradise.”
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Jolie Korek seeks to blend the best of two worlds in her work as an interior designer. As she roams New York City, she draws inspiration from the fine art and culture of its museums and mix of modern and classic architecture. “Walking around and absorbing the arts, culture and diverse positive energy is what inspired me to become a designer,” she says. But East Hampton’s natural roots are just as crucial to her work. From the floral to the refined, Korek’s influences manifest themselves in how she approaches and designs a space, resulting in the varied portfolio of projects she’s completed. “I love traveling, but I am always grateful to call the Greater New York area home,” Korek says. “We bring with us the world of goods and then shape it to our clients’ needs.”
Above Stunning in its materiality and size, a freestanding tub anchors this luxurious bath. Top A neutral palette with small pops of color in the art and plants gives this living room a polished, yet personable feel. Bottom An impressive backsplash and waterfall countertop, sleek appliances and contrasting wood cabinetry—what’s not to love? Photography courtesy of Jolie Korek + Company
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“I always enjoy walking through the historic brownstone districts of Brooklyn and Manhattan.”
RETREAT + REST As invigorating as the city proves to be, Michael does turn to the country to rejuvenate and recharge. “When I need to find inspiration, I like to retreat up to the mountains,” he shares. His ideal Saturday, too, reflects the sentiment of escaping bustle. “You’ll find me and my wife chasing our son and daughter around a farm on Long Island.”
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The Greater New York region has always been a place that embraces innovation and welcomes growing pains. As of late, this has been on full display. At least according to Michael Daddio, principal of artisan builder M. Daddio, Inc. “The industry has been incredibly busy, as we focus on optimizing the work-from-home process and complete projects that do the same for our clients,” he says. “The business is improving rapidly in terms of design and construction, and we are happy to be a part of that.” And indeed, they are at the center of the action. Recently, M. Daddio, Inc. completed a project at the legendary, 27-story One Fifth Avenue. “Constructed in 1927, the Greenwich Village landmark is at once modern and Art Deco, stoic, yet elegant and approachable,” Michael says. M. Daddio allowed this beautiful pre-war building’s bones to not only shine, but be celebrated.
Top A sconce from Apparatus gives the facing wall a dramatic, artlike focus in this living space that looks into a dining room. Right In renovating the living room, the emphasis was on taking advantage of the natural light that floods in from three angles. Center Books covered in white carry a theme into the dining area, where royal blue upholstery on the chairs provides a pop. Far right The bar, fabricated by M. Daddio, Inc. master craftspeople, is solid walnut clad in antique mirror. All photos are from the One Fifth Avenue project, which was built by M. Daddio, Inc., with architecture by Povero & Company and interior design by Tamara Magel. Photography Noe DeWitt
From NYC landmarks to expansive Hamptons residences, the M. Daddio team brings extensive field knowledge and artisanal craftsmanship to every project.“We find ourselves working on projects in the city and suburbs simultaneously,” he says. “In places like the Hamptons, exteriors suited to the traditions of the region are being coupled with the finer details of Manhattan interiors.”
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“In this city, you can be completely unique, yet find groups of people just like you. There is individual spirit and comradery all in one!”
A NEW AGE “I predict that New York City is entering into a true renaissance,” Ponte enthuses. “It used to be a place where there was an event every day, and now that gatherings are being reopened, I think it may inspire more than one a day!” He also notes that architects are putting their stamp on the landscape, their new designs intermingling respectfully with cherished historic buildings. “We’re reaching for the sky, with ultrahigh skyscrapers, but we’re also focusing on daily life and lifestyle now. In some ways, it’s bigger and in others more intimate. There are also continued efforts to evolve green building solutions.”
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When seeking out inspiration, Ponte has a favorite routine to reset his mindset. “You can find me having a lobster roll and a chardonnay at Mary’s Fish Camp, and then heading to Broadway!”
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In 1989, Stan Ponte’s New York story began. He arrived to study acting at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, but it didn’t take long before he discovered a passion for real estate. For many years since, he’s been a successful realtor with Sotheby’s International Realty based in Manhattan, which he calls “the best island in the world!” The borough certainly has been the ideal place for Ponte to grow his buying and selling chops. He has been consistently named among the top agents by sales volume according to The Wall Street Journal’s annual “The Thousand,” and he was chosen to represent The Woolworth Tower Residences. As for what he personally adores about his city, Ponte points to an aspect sometimes overlooked. “I enjoy the smaller neighborhood shops, where you can find unique products and experiences, and form friendships with the owners.”
Top At the top of The Woolworth Tower Residences rests Pinnacle Penthouse … it could be yours for $79,000,000. Left Priced at $28,400,000, a duplex at 3 East 95th Street boasts old-world charm through updated finishes. Right This terrace space is a part of Pavilion A at The Woolworth Tower Residences. The home is listed for $25,950,000. Photography Top by Chris Coe of Optimist Consulting; Left & Right by Travis Mark
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BEST KIND OF BUSY One of the unique things about New Yorkers is their appreciation for the hustle and bustle. These are people who like to be busy. And if you take Schindler’s insights into account, that should mean that the design community is pretty pleased right now. “Our clients have more business than they can handle, and everyone wants to expand and improve their outdoor spaces,” he says. “We are thrilled to be working every day with our loyal clientele, feverishly ordering to get furniture installed outdoors while the weather is warm.”
NY FAVS: ALFRESCO FURNITURE EDITION Schindler shares a few of the Walters product lines the region is raving over.
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• Avenue: sleek design compact enough for an apartment terrace • Costes: driftwood look that is right at home in a sprawling Hamptons backyard • Regatta: bright color options on an industrial frame
Explore the stories of the world’s most noteworthy, legacy-imbued brands and you’ll notice a connection many share: New York roots. Such is true for Walters Wicker. While today it’s known as a veritable mecca for luxury outdoor furniture, it began as an upholstery and repair shop in Manhattan in 1935. “Our offering has evolved, but we still hold true to our founder’s knack for design and decor,” director Adam Schindler says. They also maintain their identity as a Big Apple brand, with a showroom in the ever-beloved Decoration & Design Building on Third Avenue. The prime location is a boon for their designer clientele, who are knee-deep in the Walters inventory as of late. With outdoor living being more of a focus than perhaps ever before, Walters’ collections of designforward pieces in every size, shape, style and shade are certainly in demand this New York minute.
Top Ethimo’s Eivissa pavilions, designed by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba, breathe life into a new way of living outdoors. Walters is the exclusive US distributor for Ethimo. Left Designed by Clodagh for Walters, More Comfort is a brandnew indoor-outdoor collection that exudes the same holistic wellness sensibilities seen in Clodagh’s iconic spas. Right “These pieces indulge the senses, support the soul and provide a place for dreaming,” says Marcel Wanders of his Reverie collection for Walters.
Merry Making Color, pattern and all-season conviviality drive the design of a Sagaponack farmhouse. WRI TTE N BY SHA NNON SHA R P E PHOTOG RA PHY BY A NNI E SCHL E CH TER
Architecture: Stephen Potters, Stephen Potters Architects Interior Design: Brittany Bromley, Brittany Bromley Interiors Home Builder: Anthony Kasmarcik, Constructive Framing, Inc.
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Kathy Bahk, and general contractor Anthony Kasmarcik—who oversaw its top-to-bottom renovation, which included transforming the kitchen and bathrooms, overhauling flow from room to room throughout, and building out living quarters above the garage. That said intervention was meant to house a luxurious guest suite only underscores the fact that the couple sought a home to share with others. Consummate entertainers, they wanted their future procession of visitors to feel comfortable and welcome. “They’re intrepid travelers and have tons of friends from all over the world. There are always interesting people over,” notes Bromley. The lush backyard—a summertime hot spot—got a full blitz, too. “The house didn’t take advantage of the property that surrounds it,” says Raleigh. “We opened up the back, moved the pool so it was more proximate to the house and cleared some of the forest area.” Meanwhile, lending provenance off the rear, Potters “created a covered porch with a deck above, which brings the inside out. One of the main goals was to make the space feels as if it continues, both physically and visually,” explains the architect. A popular spot for lunches by the pool, Cash and Raleigh happily dub that back porch their “favorite place to be.” Still, outside isn’t the only place to come together and enjoy the idyllic setting. Crafting an ambient indoor oasis, Potters winterized an all-season sun room, replacing one wall with floor-to-ceiling windows whose trim Bromley painted black to boldly frame the views. An airy lounge by day, by evening, the space transforms into a whimsical dining room thanks to a library table that expands with built-in petal leaves. “Brittany had the couches raised, so they’re the proper height for the table,” shares Raleigh. “We can pull them up like banquettes.” “There are so many interesting moments in this house,” adds Bromley. “It feels to me like a home that was layered in over time, and that’s really my favorite kind of project.” But more than anything she credits the success of the design to the spirit of her clients. “A home feels warm and personal because the people who live there are warm and personal,” she says. “And that is Cash and Raleigh.”
“When I think about my best memories of the house,” says homeowner Raleigh Nuckols, “it’s spending time by the pool with friends, the music going and a couple bottles of rosé.” RH chaises shaded by Tuuci umbrellas and an RH dining set provide plenty of spaces to relax with guests amidst the lush landscaping installed by Hamptons Grounds Care.
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Right: Key to designer Brittany Bromley’s brief was making the home feel collected over time. To this end, in the entryway she curated a blend of antiques (the wall art and leopard upholstered ottoman) with new pieces that maintain a classic feel (the Cloth & Kind wallpaper and Fibreworks sisal rug). Opposite: It took a little convincing, but Bromley’s decision to use a Thibaut faux bois wallcovering in the great room proved to be game changing. For a laid-back vibe, Bromley mixed patterns on custom pieces, such as the Cowtan & Tout striped fabric on the ottoman and the Claremont floral on the daybed. The chandelier is Arteriors.
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Above: Bromley went for a moody vibe in the library’s guest bathroom, incorporating dark green Ann Sacks tiles. Brass Waterworks fixtures and an elegant Kohler sink maintain the elevated look. The vintage engravings are from Brittany Bromley Home. Left: “We wanted to do something different in the library,” says Bromley, where she coated the walls in Benjamin Moore’s Essex Green with a high-gloss lacquer overlay. To steer away from the traditional masculine pairing that often comes with dark green—plaids or dark browns—she incorporated a velvet Pindler sofa, an ottoman and pillows in a floral Penny Morrison fabric and swivel chairs in a Kathryn Ireland pattern.
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Right: The main bathroom strikes a classic tone with white penny tiles and a Kohler clawfoot tub and pedestal sinks. Vintage notes, like the Moroccan rug and basket pendant coupled with drapes and a recovered stool in an antique textile extend the home’s collected feel. Opposite: In the main bedroom Bromley melded her love of texture with her passion for mustard yellow and delft blue. A Phillip Jeffries grass cloth covers the walls while window treatments of a Bennison floral fabric tie to the throw pillows atop the RH bed. Wicker touches like the twin scalloped stools topped with Schumacher fabric add another layer of warmth.
Left: The powder room serves as a jewel box off the entry with a door and trim painted Benjamin Moore’s New York State of Mind. An antique bamboo mirror hangs above the Kohler sink. The Lily wallpaper is by Cole & Sons. Opposite: A guest suite provides visitors with their own private escape. A Michael Smith for Hartmann & Forbes painted grass cloth is a dramatic backdrop for the custom four poster bed and natural accents, such as the Fibreworks jute rug, bamboo pendant and vintage settee upholstered in Quadrille fabric.
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Architecture: Paul Masi, Bates Masi + Architects Interior Design: Brooke Abrams, Brooke Abrams Design Home Builder: Keith Romeo, K. Romeo Builders
GOOD NEIGHBOR A Montauk hideaway steals the show while blending with its laid-back environs. W R I T T E N B Y L I S A B I N G H A M D E WA R T PHOTOG RA PHY BY J OSHUA MCH U G H
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Guests enter this Montauk residence on the lower level, before ascending to the main living spaces upstairs. To foster a welcoming, warm and beachy vibe, designer Brooke Abrams appointed the space with a bleached oak From Chef to Table console and a lamp from Lulu & Georgia, the latter contrasting with the bleached oak paneling architect Paul Masi chose for the walls.
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The wife happens to be Abrams’ best friend, and the designer has long admired Masi’s work. “The architecture shaped a lot of my visualization,” she says. “The wife and I have a mutual love for neutral and modern, and here, a neutral palette and the finishes worked extremely well together.” Approaching the open upstairs layout with an intimate understanding of her clients’ lifestyle, Abrams designed a floor plan that caters to carefree evenings in the company of friends. The homeowners love to cook and entertain, so naturally, she positioned the dining area right alongside the kitchen. She collaborated with woodworker Ben Rioux on the cerused oak table, choosing an inky finish that plays off the black metal of the nearby windows. “The clients love this piece,” says Abrams. “It already has so much soul since they use it all the time.” From the louvered skylight above, she hung an Apparatus fixture whose leather sheathing similarly picks up on the dark hardware of the windows. In the adjacent living room, Abrams crafted two separate conversation areas that reflect her passion for mixing neutrals and textures. One space reads more casual with a low-slung sectional in soft linen. “It feels lived-in and works well with the paneled wood wall behind,” she says. While still approachable, the other zone leans slightly more formal with a loveseat covered in a finer, off-white linen. “I love a light sofa and then mixing in an organic-shaped chair,” she says, pointing to the adjacently situated club chairs upholstered in bouclé. A chunky, braided rug and silk-covered pillows add additional plush, textural flourishes, while details like the surfboard-shaped coffee table keep the vibe at the beach. For Abrams, the project was a particularly edifying one. “It’s satisfying to know the spaces I create are enjoyed by the clients,” says Abrams, who has had a front-row seat to watching the couple fall in love with their new home. (She happens to live down the street and was part of their quarantine bubble.) And she counts herself as fortunate to have worked within Masi’s framework. “It was an honor to design this project,” she says. “When you put things into the universe, it’s amazing how they come back to you.”
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Abrams crafted a pair of seating areas in the living room. One features a pair of Verellen chairs in an oatmeal-hued bouclé and a surfboard-form coffee table from Design Within Reach that plays to the seaside locale. An Apparatus light fixture hovers above a custom table by From Chef to Table in the adjacent dining area.
“ T H E C L I E N T A N D I H AV E A M U T U A L LO V E F O R N E U T R A L AND MODERN. HERE, A NEUTRAL PA L E T T E A N D T H E FINISHES WORKED E X T R E M E LY W E L L TO G E T H E R .” –BROOKE ABRAMS
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Floor-to-ceiling doors from Westhampton Glass pocket to open the main living spaces to the deck. Masi designed the cabinetry and topped the perimeter counters with Corian and the waterfall island with quartzite. The barstools are from Design Within Reach; the outdoor furnishings are RH.
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Right: In the daughter’s bedroom, a West Elm floor mirror reflects artwork by Summer Strauch and an alabaster McGee & Co. light resting on a Serena & Lily night table. Abrams selected a Lulu & Georgia chair with sinuous curves for an organic accent. Opposite: Matouk linens dress the bed from Design Within Reach in the main bedroom. Nearby suspends a swooping brass-and-glass Apparatus fixture. Vertical courses of Ann Sacks tile maintain the neutral palette in the bathroom, which is flooded with light from a clerestory.
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Lush Life A designer couple turns their petite garden into a Shangri-La for two. WRITTEN BY MAILE PINGEL | PHOTOGRAPHY BY GENEVI EVE GARRUPPO
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t’s as cottage as cottage can be,” says landscape designer Alex Chapman of the 1875 home he shares with his partner, designer Zach Motl. “People want to do incredible gardens on Long Island—estate plantings and 200-year-old trees— but ours is left intentionally wild and unkempt. We see what takes and let it go,” he adds. Yet Chapman’s breezy spirit belies the amount of work, done entirely by the couple, that has gone into creating this most delightful of gardens. When Motl purchased the house in 2013, there was little more than lawn, but meeting Chapman in 2015 changed everything. Together they have realized a series of idyllic outdoor “rooms” on less than a third of an acre. “We created zones and it fell into place,” explains Chapman. “You walk through a fence to get to the house, but you can get lost along the way.” Irresistible meanders include the shade garden, where flowering trees shelter hostas and hellebores; a grassy expanse with a pool and sun loungers (rescue dog Ginger’s favorite nap spot); and a gambrel-roof barn-turned-home office surrounded by billowing white hydrangeas. Pathways edged with echinacea and lavender lead to the gravel court’s dining area and raised vegetable beds. (“Having friends over impromptu and making a salad—that’s luxury,” he adds.) And the home’s stone terrace is an equally rewarding destination, it’s vintage-style seating upholstered in black with crisp white piping. “My contribution is more the interiors aspect,” says Motl, who is currently working on projects in Manhattan and Long Island, “but we toggle back and forth, and he’ll help me inside.” “It’s a happy mix,” adds Chapman, who is busy with seasonal refreshes for clients out east and throughout the Bellport area. Coming from Pennsylvania (“You could make pottery from the soil,” he quips), Long Island’s sandy, welldraining variety makes experimentation fun, and by creating a microclimate, cutting garden favorites like dahlias can overwinter in their beds certain years. “It’s cheating, but I like to see what I can make last. This is my lab to see what works and what doesn’t,” says Chapman. And never is there a nicer time to reap their rewards than now. “From late spring to fall, the house expands and we’re outside all the time,” says Motl. In the words of British gardener Monty Don, an inspirational figure for the couple, “Nature doesn’t make gardens, people make gardens. And the story of a garden is always the story of a person.” Just in this case, two.
A shaded dining area (left), and floral and veggie beds (below and bottom) comprise three of the many artful zones at Alex Chapman and Zach Motl’s Long Island garden. The couple’s rescue dog Ginger strikes a pose afront thriving hydrangea plants, courtesy of the plot’s rich, sandy soil (opposite).
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Something Old, Something New In the Lanes, a family getaway bridges nostalgic charm with plush, contemporary comfort. W R I T T E N BY C H R I S T I N E D E O R I O P H O T O G R A P H Y BY J O S H U A M C H U G H
Architecture: James Merrell, James Merrell Architects, P.C. Interior Design: Elizabeth McNellis and Alexis Litman, Flatiron 27 Home Builder: Peter Cardel, Cardel Development
“There’s a minimal, modern simplicity to using oak to wrap this stair,” says architect James Merrell of this dramatic wood-and-glass design. To complement it, designers Elizabeth McNellis and Alexis Litman selected an equally streamlined furnishing: Blu Dot’s Daybench, which combines a powder-coated-steel base with a leather cushion in a subtle gray-green hue.
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t’s tempting, when first encountering this new home tucked between Amagansett’s village and beach, to default to making stylistic assessments. Does its humble gabled roof make it a cottage? Does its glass-walled southern façade make it modern? Or do the mullioned windows on its cedar-shingled guest house make it traditional? Architect James Merrell wishes we wouldn’t ask those questions. “As soon as we name it, in a sense we own it, and we are no longer engaged with it,” he explains. “The works of art that persist are the ones that people go back to because they haven’t quite figured them out.” That’s why, for this getaway for a Manhattanbased family of five, Merrell and colleagues Steve Soule and Garrett Wineinger set out to craft a structure that “purposefully messes with stylistic expectations,” Merrell says; one that would honor the young family’s needs and the historical modesty of the neighborhood, whose streets were once lined with small summer cottages. Like most properties in the Lanes, this one is long and narrow, running perpendicular to the street. Unlike most, it is nearly two lots deep, with an existing barn and pool on the back half-acre. Rather than presenting the bulk of the house to the street, the architects turned the ridge of the structure to run east to west down the length of the lot, maximizing privacy and natural light. On the main level, floorto-ceiling windows comprise the south-facing wall. Above them is a row of dormers separated by fixed windows hidden behind cedar louvers. By day, the rhythmic detail fills the second floor with light. By night, it transforms the house into a glowing lantern. By Hamptons standards, the interiors are compact, with an open-plan living and dining area that connects to the kitchen, the only double-height room in the house. “Having everything built around the kitchen was important to us,” the husband says. “We didn’t want a scenario in which everyone has their own space to entertain themselves away from each other.”
The challenge with such a layout, Merrell says, is that the functional aspects of the kitchen “can interrupt the calmness desired in a living room.” To prevent such a conflict, the architects hid those messier elements in a pantry and imagined the kitchen as a library-like space, “with elegant woodwork that’s visually quiet,” Merrell says. “It’s not about making cabinets that look like kitchen cabinets; we hope they disappear.” Key to that magic was a concise materials palette dominated by white oak, which general contractor Peter Cardel and his master carpenters coaxed into a wood-wrapped breakfast nook, a marble-inset island and millwork that merges with creamy plaster walls. “When we start a project with Jim, we have the set of plans, but rarely do we have things like interior finishes,” Cardel says of the deceptively simple details. “Those evolve over the course of the project. The designs are like living beings.” Designers Elizabeth McNellis and Alexis Litman took that evolution several steps further, first honing the finish palette, then “really warming it up with lots of textiles and organic materials that keep the house sophisticated but approachable for a young family at the beach,” McNellis says. “We didn’t want an intimidating house. We wanted it to be welcoming and warm,” the wife adds. In the bedrooms, textured wallcoverings and roomy upholstered window seats set that mood, “creating comfy, cozy spaces where you want to sit down and read a book,” Litman says. In the living areas, leathers, wool bouclés and kilims soften clean-lined furnishings that occasionally lean modern. “Amagansett has this fresh, modern vibe about it, which we tried to honor,” McNellis says. “Take that vintage travertine coffee table in the living room: It lends a bit more of a cool factor to the space.” As do architectural lighting fixtures—which “break up the white oak ceiling planes,” Litman says—and colorful modern art. “We wanted pieces that are less serious, more fun,” the husband says. “And for people to know this a home where they can let their guard down.”
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Walls of floor-to-ceiling windows provide the backdrop for living room furnishings in a mix of natural materials, including a vintage travertine coffee table from 1stdibs, a custom linen sofa, Lawson-Fenning’s white oak Dillon chairs in Zak & Fox’s Noos wool bouclé, and swivel chairs, also by Lawson-Fenning, in Lee Jofa’s indoor/outdoor Constellate weave.
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Above: “The oak does the talking for the entire design,” Litman says of the kitchen’s floors, custom cabinetry by Green Leaf Cabinet Company and island, into which the design team inset a work space of Danby marble from ABC Stone. Mater’s oak and leather High Stools complement the warm tones, while Brendan Ravenhill’s industrial Double Church Chandelier provides a striking contrast. Opposite: White oak similarly envelops the breakfast nook, for which the designers devised a built-in banquette with a cushion in Holly Hunt vegan leather and a custom I-beam table in bleached white ash from Verellen. Carl Hansen & Son’s CH23 chairs continue the warm-wood theme, while a printed-linen Roman shade and Allied Maker’s Dome pendant add softness and light.
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Above: A soaking tub takes center stage in the main bathroom, which is finished with a quiet palette of gray Mosa floor tiles, white oak cabinetry by Green Leaf Cabinet Company and Caesarstone countertops in Pure White. Soft, simple accents include a wooden stool from Serena & Lily, a Moroccan-style flatweave rug from Clic and a Roman shade in Lee Jofa’s Hixson linen. Opposite: By incorporating dormer windows, Merrell gave the main bedroom two roomy window seats, which are upholstered in an inviting Holly Hunt fabric. Additional layers of texture come courtesy of Phillip Jeffries’ Handira Cloth wallcovering, an upholstered bed topped with a Comerford Collection throw, Circa Lighting’s Phoebe Stacked Lamp and a rug from Stark.
“Amagansett has this fresh, modern vibe about it, which we tried to honor.” –ELIZABETH MCNELLIS
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The house’s west end opens to the outdoors on two levels: the main bedroom’s balcony provides a view of the pool, while the main floor’s covered terrace offers places for lounging and dining. The teak sofas and dining table are from RH’s Paloma collection, the concrete coffee table is from Sunpan and the Catalina dining chairs are by Serena & Lily. Renner Landscaping Inc, installed the grounds.
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n a place as iconic as the Hamptons, the act of building or renovating a home is one that must be carried out by those who are both experts in their fields and steeped in regionality. Enter, Hamptons Luxury Estates. As its name would suggest, the home builder and remodeler is known for its unparalleled understanding of place, and its latest triumph showcases it in full. Alongside Alexander Gorlin Architects, BLD Architecture’s Thomas J. Murawski, Bennett Leifer Interiors and Downey Interiors, the firm proudly presents 63 Duck Pond Lane. The spectacular, 2-acre, 16,000-square-foot Southampton manse has nine bedrooms, 12 bathrooms and, as Hamptons Luxury Estates president Yale Fishman puts it, “unrivaled heights of luxury.” Just up the road from Cooper’s Beach, it welcomes a lifestyle of relaxation and adventure. Fishman elaborates on the experience: “A gated entry opens to an impressive Shinglestyle exterior. Inside, soaring ceilings, a formal dining room seating 25, a chef’s kitchen, three master suites, the latest
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tech everywhere, a 1,100-bottle wine cellar, a steam room and dry sauna are only a few of the appealing amenities.” Not to mention the exquisite design details, from a double-height Arabescato marble fireplace, to Venetian plaster walls adorned with 85-strand, 14-karat gold luster.
Please name influences and inspirations that inform your work. While our builds are always informed by the unique desires of the client and architect, there is often an ambience we aim to bring to life. In the case of 63 Duck Pond Lane, the goal was to create a total expression of resort-style living. It is postured flawlessly for intimate private enjoyment or to host sophisticated soirees and grand fetes. How do you see technology changing the design industry moving forward? It will continue to drive new innovations and novel ways of thinking. In a more specific vein, the integration of smart home features will, I believe, only grow as a guiding influence for architects and product designers alike. In 63 Duck Pond Lane, intelligent solutions are powered by a Savant system with Lutron lighting integrated.
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Hamptons Luxury Estates presents The Estate at 63 Duck Pond Lane, its most incredible project yet … a storied estate that memorializes the spirit of the Hamptons while boasting endless sources of enjoyment and comfort for the homeowner. Top The grand facade and landscaping make for an impressive and inviting entrance. Left With an open-concept floor plan and light, neutral palette, the living space feels spacious and glamorous. Right The view from above captures the vastness of the property: 2 acres of coveted Southampton land and 16,000 square feet of living space. Opposite left Separated from the pool by a unique transparent glass panel, the fire pit and sunken lounge is a cozy entertaining area. Opposite right Opulent finishes with Venetian plaster walls, a sparkling Italian Arabescato marble fireplace and a surround of golden glass tiling from Italy come together in the serene indoor spa. It features a steam room, dry sauna and full-size pool.
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new era of architectural windows and doors has commenced, one in which windows alone can guide the style, look and feel of a home. From stately and traditional to sleek and modern, possibilities abound in the realm of well-designed windows and doors. At the forefront of the design movement is Long Island-based NSE Windows. A longtime staple in the industry, recognized for high-end design and materials, NSE has adorned many of New York’s most prominent residences with its windows and doors. Joe Mauceri, CEO of the company, says NSE has become the fastest-growing Marvin
Windows and Doors dealer in the metropolitan area, with showrooms in Massapequa and Water Mill. The showrooms showcase an abundant and diverse selection of products, from window and door hardware to architectural door handles and window finishes—complemented by adept professionals on hand. “We offer an expert option for people to purchase high-quality windows and doors in lieu of lumber yards by offering better service, knowledge and attention to detail,” Mauceri says. “Our team collaborates with clients at every step and stage. By doing so, we make the process less stressful and ensure stunning results.”
ASK THE EXPERT Can you describe your company’s collaborative process with clients? We consult with customers during the preconstruction process and help the customer realize their vision. We work together by offering CAD and rendering services to visualize their project before it is built. What types of projects will you continue working on? We would love to work with builders and architects as a window-specific expert. What’s next for your firm? We are excited to unveil new products by Marvin Windows and Doors, including Skycove and Awaken skylights.
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Top A gorgeous home in Old Westbury, New York, features Marvin’s Signature™ Ultimate Windows and Doors. Left This traditional home in Belle Terre, New York, features Marvin’s Signature™ Ultimate Windows and Doors. Right A contemporary home in Bridgehampton features windows from the Marvin Elevate™ collection. Opposite This charming home in East Hamptons also features windows from the Marvin Elevate™ collection. Photography courtesy of NSE Windows
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