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DESIGN DISPATCH

The little black book of all things new and fabulous in the local community.

Radar

TERRAIN Landscape professionals discuss the importance of waterwise designs.

HOLISTIC

For architect Veronica Schreibeis Smith, the future of built environments begins with wellness.

RETREAT

Escape to four immersive destinations aimed at health and harmony.

EXPLORATION

In Montana, The Green O

In Montana, The Green O provides a stylish respite away from it all.

Market

MATERIAL

These feel-good mood boards star the latest fabrics and wallcoverings.

TREND

Indulge in pretty products inspired by today’s top tastemakers.

SPOTLIGHT

Head-turning furnishings make the case for repurposed materials.

Living

KITCHEN + BATH Wellness is the common thread in these beautiful kitchens.

THE REPORT

These mood boards star in pretty make is the common thread spaces are the home’s

Sanctuary spaces are the home’s new must-have room.

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Joyful Tone

Eclectic antiques and vibrant colors distinguish

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Great Restraint

A family’s timeless New Canaan residence redefines

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MODERN ARCHES

“I’m noticing that arches are being used

ways. I consider arches to be fairly traditional, but there seems to be a movement toward arches in a more modern

less ornate detailing and subtle touches. They are being featured in door frames (with a change, thank goodness,

the Shaker style) and in the legs of tables and chairs.”

THE IMPORTANCE OF ARTISAN

“In many areas of decoration, I’m finding that there is a greater emphasis on the idea of handmade, heritage-quality goods. Whether it be a hand-thrown ceramic lamp or woven rattan furnishings crafted in a family-owned workshop—a story dedicated to the pieces collected for a home is more important than ever. To

one’s home with meaningful items is gratifying.”

Kirby Natural Woven Jute Rug by Annie Selke

Rosewood & Bone Mirror by Mirror Image Home

Young Etagere by Worlds Away

Dyer Blue Ink Walnut Ottoman by Currey & Company

JEREMY

MINIMALISM + NEUTRALS

“Personally, I’m collecting fewer but better things and encouraging my clients to do the same. Amazing case goods and luxurious upholstery add to my visual and tactile experience—no need to muddy that with too many accessories

… #edit! I’m also all about earthy neutrals right now.”

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GEOMETRY LESSON

“The sculptor in me is excited to see a resurgence of basic shapes— triangle lampshades, oversize circle pendants and exaggerated box upholstery. Adding simple shapes to any space provides instant chic and a subtle nod back to beloved design “OGs” like David Hicks, Albert Hadley and Angelo Donghia. Returning to a classic form means you can work it in any space or aesthetic.”

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MOTORIZATION MADE SIMPLE.®

All’s Well

I’m writing this letter early on a Friday morning after completing a 10-minute meditation on my Calm app about building consistency. It’s just one component of my daily wellness practice, along with long evening walks, a plant-based diet and an ongoing edit of our home’s interior to make it more regenerative.

Coming out of the pandemic, we have a heightened awareness of the influence that our homes can have on our well-being and the broader environment. At Luxe, we’re taking a leadership role by engaging in this conversation with our readers as well as the greater design community. From conscious landscaping to wellness retreats and meditation rooms, you’ll find the theme woven throughout this issue. We also recently hosted our firstever Living Well summit in Los Angeles featuring a captivating lineup of speakers who inspired and educated our audience with topics ranging from the power of the downstate to universal rules about how to design with intention. I encourage you to learn more by tuning into our new wellness-focused channel, Wellness by Design, launching soon on designtvbysandow.com

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Tune into our new wellness channel, chock full of content on sustainable practices, wellness architecture, mindfulness and more, launching this month on designtvbysandow.com.

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TABLE FOR TWO 53

At the foot of the stylish Jean Nouveldesigned 53 West 53 tower, the aptlynamed 53 is a new, design-forward restaurant with a focus on upscale Asian-fusion dishes. Ahmass Fakahany, who helms other eateries including

Michelin-starred Marea and Ai Fiori, sought to create an environment equal parts chic and comfortable. “I have always been a strong believer in New York and its resiliency,” says Fakahany.

“After all the stress of the past two years, I want our guests to relax and have fun.” To achieve this effect, he called on Miami- and NYC-based design firm Icrave to outfit the multilevel 1,100-square-foot space.

A striking feature, the main dining area is defined by a layered latticestructured ceiling installation that cleverly refracts natural light with cascading blades lined in primary colors. Located directly below several MoMa galleries and displaying a rotation of art installations curated by Friedrich Petzel Gallery, 53 is inspired by the concept of chi—making it perfect for diners seeking to restore their energy amid unique decor. 53-nyc.com

LAUNCH

OVO COLLECTION BY RW GUILD

“The principle of unity in variety is an important one in the natural world,” Robin Standefer says when describing her and partner

Stephen Alesch’s new Ovo collection. The founders of interior design firm Roman and Williams and New York boutique offshoot RW Guild meticulously designed the Ovo chair and table with a harmonious understanding of the fundamental geometries of nature in mind. Joining the duo’s ever-growing gamut of American-crafted furnishings, these monolithic yet perceivably soft and organic editions stem from an endless stream of sketches and models Alesch developed over the past two years. Produced in pliable cedar, the chair is composed of multiple pieces of wood made using CNC milling technology. Similar attention was given to the robust table: The equally corporeal design is characterized by subtle convex edges, slight curvatures and gentle tapers. “Ultimately, both the table and the chair achieve an exquisite sense of balance and finesse that belies the considerable weight of their solid-wood construction,” Standefer adds. rwguild.com

table for two photos: nikolas koenig. launch photo: courtesy roman and williams.

WRITTEN BY ADRIAN MADLENER

S C E N E D E S I G N D I S PA T C H

OPEN HOUSE

DESIGN CREATIVES SHAPE FRESH SPACES TO EXPLORE THE FULL POTENTIAL OF THEIR PRACTICES.

J.M. SZYMANSKI

In the Bronx’s Mott Haven neighborhood, a five-story building that once served as a metal factory is now home to designer J.M. Szymanski. The area’s rich industrial history was opportune given his prowess in crafting bespoke iron and steel furniture.

“Having moved into a historically marginalized yet culturally vibrant neighborhood, it’s important that we give back and make a deep commitment to the community around

us,” Szymanski says. A commitment he stays true to by relying on a close-knit network of tradespeople operating nearby to help support local design initiatives. Within this space, Szymanski is able to house a gallery, gym, informal lounges and, most importantly, a sprawling workshop. “For a small team of five people, 4,000 feet feels like luxury,” he adds. “This is not your typical New York studio. It’s open, bright and fluid.” jmszymanski.com

THE HUNTRESS

What better way to express the joy of feeling at home than with a historic dwelling-turnedstorefront filled with furnishing and accessories? Jenny Wolf was on a mission to formulate what a retail extension of her successful interior design practice might look like when she happened upon the centuries-old building in Pound Ridge that would become The Huntress. Fashioned like a home with thematic vignettes, the boutique serves as a holistic experience. “The Huntress has a soul, and everything we are doing here has intention, from candles to custom upholstery,” Wolf says. Establishing this platform allowed her to create a world all her own, complete with objects found and acquired over time, as well as collections she’s developed independently or with partners. It’s also a means by which to guide

others in their quest to curate abodes that truly reflect their inhabitants. “We believe that home is a feeling and that creating that space within yourself opens you to a world of beauty,” she shares. A belief that is artfully reflected and celebrated by her expansion into retail. thehuntressny.com

j.m. szymanski photos: ori harpaz photography. the huntress photos: courtesy the huntress.

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S C E N E D E S I G N D I S PA T C H

SHELF LIFE

New York Art Deco: Birds, Beasts & Blooms

Thinking of Art Deco—with its iridescent surfaces and geometric flourishes derived from nature, mythology and the forward march of machine technology during the 1920s and ’30s—one might picture the Empire State or the Chrysler Building. However, there are far more illustrations of this style and of its important place within New York’s architectural history. The recently released New York Art Deco: Birds, Beasts & Blooms (published by Rizzoli, curated by Fulbright-winning photographer Andrew Garn and written by Eric P. Nash) surveys a much wider range of examples. From the Fred F. French Building at 551 Fifth Avenue to a number of longforgotten interiors lining the Grand Concourse in the Bronx, this tome looks at various articulations of the art movement. Stunning photography helps frame the book as a kind of

informed guide accompanied by valuable analyses. Uncovering troves of historic New York buildings flush with characteristic motifs like fan palms, fleur-de-lis, heavy architraves or sunray reliefs, it is a must-read for aficionados of one of the city’s most iconic architectural chapters. rizzoliusa.com

CHECK IN WILDFLOWER FARMS

Just outside Gardiner—a mere 90 minutes north of New York City—is Wildflower Farms, a new locale by Auberge Resorts in the Hudson Valley. Instead of focusing on the region’s many picturesque towns, this hotel si tuated within 140 acres of bucolic farm fields is an invitation to reconnect with nature. Cozy cabins and cottages offering direct access to the surrounding greens, as well as farming and foraging experiences and wellness amenities, make the most of the rich scenery. As for the interiors, design firm Ward + Gray, who worked in collaboration with Electric Bower for the establishment’s architecture, chose to emulate the setting with a dynamic suite of materials and finishes. “We were particularly inspired by foliage in the fall, when the landscape becomes saturated with burgundies, yellows and deep greens,” says Christie Ward, principal at Ward + Gray. “We knew we wanted to draw from the existing palette of t he property throughout the interiors to create a harmonious sense of place.” aubergeresorts.com

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Green Movement

AS WATER BECOMES INCREASINGLY PRECIOUS, LANDSC APE DESIGNERS OFFER GUIDANCE—AND HOPE—FOR CREATING BEAUTIFUL DROUGHT-TOLERANT GARDENS. WRITTEN BY MAILE PINGEL

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R A D A R T E R R A I N

With decades of experience gardening through droughts, landscape designers across the West Coast have themselves become a precious resource. Their collected insights and ideas offer a path forward that reduces water consumption and aides in the overall improvement of our environment. From big changes to concepts as simple as using native plants, the West’s take on waterwise gardening—the practice of selecting plants that require less irrigation—is a wellspring of inspiration.

Many in the industry agree that a first step is changing our mindset: Waterwise doesn’t mean unattractive landscapes. And outdated language like xeriscaping (a term coined by Denver’s Department of Water in the 1980’s) hasen’t helped win anyone over. Landscape designers today are moving the conversation beyond gravel and cacti and showing just how inviting waterwise gardens can be. “People are getting into it now,” says Charlie Ray of The Green Room Collaborative in Phoenix. “They’re seeing how a dynamic native garden adds to the atmosphere

of their home.” Montecito Landscape’s Lisa Cullen has similarly shifted the dialogue with clients. “Nobody wants to do something because they have to,” explains the California-based organic gardener. “Rather than selling waterwise, we focus on the benefits and how pretty it can be.”

“We’ve overwatered environments for decades because of inappropriate material choices,” continues Ray, who carefully considers which flora and fauna to use for each project and often starts by adding shade trees, which create a micro-climate under their canopy. “Layer shrubs, massed for drifts of color and texture, and then lots of wildflowers—you’ll see the birds and butterflies come right in,” he adds.

For Forestoration’s David Noftsinger there is such joy in seeing blanket flowers grow wild in nearby Glacier National Park, and equally happily in his own garden. “Planting natives helps develop a sense of place and an appreciation for the bounty of your area,” explains Noftsinger, who recommends homeowners familiarize themselves with natives unique to their state. Visiting

local botanical gardens for inspiration can also be helpful. “Become a member, go to workshops, volunteer—they’re a key resource for local communities,” says Ray.

All in all, the approach to gardening and landscaping happening on a local level along the West Coast can be replicated across the country. And as Noftsinger believes, “the more pieces we put back together, and incorporate what’s supposed to be there, the more change we’ll see— every bit you can do is beneficial.”

Above: Forestoration created a unique garden oasis at the foot of Montana’s Columbia Mountain. Top: In Southern California, Montecito Landscape used colorful, drought tolerant plantings. Previous page: The Green Room Collaborative focused on bringing native plant material back to an Arizona project.

top photo: courtesy holly lepere, bottom photo: shiva solaimanian.

U X E S O U R C E C O M

Thermal Steel

Windows and Doors

Grounding Approach

VERA ICONICA ARCHITECTURE’S VERONICA SCHREIBEIS SMITH BREAKS DOWN THE IMPORTANCE OF WELLNESS IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT.

AS TOLD TO KATHRYN GIVEN

I like to say we design experiences and architecture happens to be our medium. Whether you call it wellness architecture or something different, what we’re seeking to do—not just with every project, but with every space—is nurture the soul, optimize people’s lives and elevate the human experience. Architecture is the practice of creating your surroundings and it can influence everything from an inhabitant’s emotions and cognitive performance to relationships and the ways in which we gather and interact. Did you know we spend 90 percent of our time indoors? How we sculpt and model that

interior really impacts every single part of our lives.

Buildings are powerful. There have been neuroscientific studies done where EKGs are performed on people who are then taken into unique buildings like a temple, Grand Central Station or the Salk Institute. Their frontal lobe actually shuts down once inside. This is what happens in meditation, when you enter a non-dualistic or flow state, which is your highest level of being. So people who can tap into this and work from their flow state are often high-performing businesspeople, musicians or creatives— they feel super productive and happy. I try to create spaces that support how people want to operate and are tailored to their

inhabitants in every way because when homes have a proportional or harmonic resonance, you will ultimately feel better.

At the end of the day, humans are a part of nature and if we fight that or try to shut it out, we end up hurting ourselves. I make sure that natural materials and plenty of light are present in every project. Using local resources also creates a sense of culture, belonging and identity which is really important to our existence. But everything comes back to being in harmony with nature and taking care of our planet. veraiconica.com

A Jackson Hole, Wyoming, project by Vera Iconica Architecture features an abundance of light and a layout that optimizes mountainside living.

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The Great Escape

FROM CALIFORNIA TO THE CATSKILLS, THESE NEW HIGH-DESIGN DESTINATIONS ARE AIMED AT IMMERSIVE WELL-BEING.

WRITTEN BY KATHRYN ROMEYN

If the latest crop of wellness hotels, retreats and fitness clubs across the U.S. have anything in common, it’s that exactly none of them adhere to the ubiquitous spa aesthetic of recent decades—dependably soothing but often dull. The future of luxury destinations takes a more full-bodied approach and looks

to improve your physical, emotional and spiritual states through elevated experiences and sophisticated spaces. From luxe resorts and nature-focused bootcamp-style getaways to exclusive, über-stylish gyms, these wellness hot spots will have you longing to pack your bags and take a deep exhale upon arrival.

RESET Telluride, Colorado

The rugged San Juan Mountains were undeniably influential for architect and designer Stephanie Malsed when creating the interior scheme for Reset’s wellness center, the hub of an ultra-luxe, intensive nature-focused retreat in Colorado. The state-of-the-art facility for sweating, recovering and mindfulness practice harnesses the five elements—wood, fire, earth, metal and water—and draws in colors from the outdoors, namely pine green and warm pink tones from alpenglow. Guests engage in guided half-day treks and self-care rituals surrounded by nature or in the comfort of the wellness center. At the end of the day, retreat to a private section of the Madeline Hotel & Residences with amenities that include algae-infused slippers, a hydration bar and customized aromatherapy. resettelluride.com

photo: courtesy reset.

R A D A R R E T R E AT

THE RANCH Hudson Valley, New York

The Ranch, a results-oriented fitness retreat, which began in Malibu in 2010, is ready for its East Coast debut after taking over the legendary 200-acre Table Rock Estate in upstate New York. Designer Steven Gambrel oversaw the interior and historical restoration of the 1902 structure, devising a total transformation of its rooms, including the former ballroom reimagined as a gym for yoga, meditation and fitness sessions. Guests can kick off their morning with hikes through nearby Ringwood and Harriman State Park. Organic, plant-based meals, naps and daily massages are additional hallmarks of the idyllic but intense regiment. theranchmalibu.com

SENSEI PORCUPINE CREEK Rancho Mirage, California

A sense of calm and Japanese Zen penetrates the light-filled 22-room and -villa Sensei Porcupine Creek. A sister property to Lawrence Ellison and Dr. David Agus’ Sensei Lanai in Hawaii, the newest location promises guests a similarly bespoke journey toward living healthier, longer lives. Ellison oversaw all design details as a 230-acre private estate in the Santa Rosa Mountain foothills was converted into the ultimate wellness destination offering patrons three pathways to follow: Move, Nourish and Rest. The sunny and lush property—complete with gardens, a lagoon pool, golf fairways and hiking trails—is as much a part of the recipe for well-being as the Sensei Guide-led practices and treatments (think Abhyanga four-handed massage), plus five-star cuisine at Sensei by Nobu. sensei.com

HEIMAT Los Angeles, California

This fitness and wellness concept club, located in a refurbished 1930s industrial building in Los Angeles, is the future for the gym-going, Soho House-belonging, health-conscious set. The members-only outpost boasts stained glass panels dividing custom strength machines from a studio of specially designed Pilates reformers. The light-filled cardio area, complete with a cacti garden, resembles a chic hotel lobby while the locker rooms, conceived by Germany-based design studio Inco Media, are fitted with marble, hand-crafted wood paneling and Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona daybeds. Upstairs, famed architect and designer Martin Brudnizki enriched the interiors of Michelin-starred chef Michael Mina’s Mother Tongue restaurant, which lives alongside a sparkling pool and exuberant co-working space awash in yellow. heimat.com

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Wellness in the Woods

A LUXURIOUS MONTANA RESORT PROVIDES NATURE FOR NURTURE.

WRITTEN BY PAMELA JACCARINO

It turns out that you can get pretty close to nirvana by taking a mindfulness walk. I’ve recently leaned into the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese Buddhist monk who encouraged the practice of mindful walking. Yet, to truly deepen the connection, one needs to be in a place where the magical properties of wellness can take hold. For me, that was on a trip to The Green O.

Nestled into a quiet ponderosa pine forest hillside, the resort sits on 37,000 sweeping acres outside of Missoula, Montana, and envelopes visitors like a soft hug. One part luxury ranch and two parts nature immersion for body and soul, the all-inclusive, adults-only property is an exclusive assemblage of 12 design-forward, glass-boxed villas constructed with sustainable principles that dot the land like works of sculptural art. Of all the semi-secluded “haus” designs, my favorite was Tree Haus, which sits on stilts rising 23-feet above ground and features a spiral staircase running through its three-story spine. I enjoyed lavish comforts sheltered inside while simultaneously immersed in the panoramic landscape, glimpsed through towering floor-to-ceiling windows that provided views of wildlife and a hint of warm twinkling lights from Green Hauses beyond.

Among The Green O’s 12 rustic-yet-refined accommodations is Tree Haus, which sits on stilts offering an elevated view of the surrounding landscape.

This communal-like setting is crowned by Social Haus, the property’s heart center that functions as dining room, bar and central gathering spot. Architect and designer Kristen Becker of Seattle-based Mutuus Studio worked alongside interior designer and executive co-owner Nadine Lipson to conceive interiors that cast a smoky Modernism vibe with cozy campfire-style seating, leafy green hues and shou sugi ban wood reflective of the woodland surroundings. The Michelin-worthy culinary experience, led by executive chef Brandon Cunningham, impresses with nightly curated nine-course tasting menus, gourmet wood-fired pizzas available for delivery to your private hot tub, and artful delights by James Beard-nominated pastry chef Krystle Swenson. It could well be that her rosé-soaked rhubarb cake and dark chocolate brown tart with conifer green gelato ice cream were all the wellness I needed!

I spent my days learning how to flyfish on the Blackfoot River accompanied by a patient guide; riding ATVs through sprawling pastures; stopping off at the equestrian center for a bit of horse therapy and luxuriating in a mineral mud bath at the spa. But the most profound part of my stay was the stillness of early morning strolls in the woods, practicing mindful breathing and walking— and connecting to the wonders of the earth. thegreeno.com

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Brown Safe specializes in creating one-of-a-kind safes that stand the test of time. From small jewelry safes to large double-door safes, they are designed to be passed on to future generations, just like the valuables and heirlooms they protect.

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MANDICASA

Clean lines and innovative finishes make every part of the Yota kitchen a visual and functional experience. The design adapts effortlessly to its surroundings, enriching the architecture and interior of the home.

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UNIVERSAL FURNITURE

Erinn V. x Universal is coming to High Point. Described as bold and progressive, the collaboration between Los Angeles interior and product designer Erinn Valencich and Universal delivers a fashion-forward collection with modern European, Japanese and California influences. See the collection this fall at the market.

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BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS

Add the perfect pop of color to any space, with the Bevolo Mid-Century Modern collection of art glass lamps, handmade fiberglass shades and unique glass finials. It features pieces from Blenko Glass Company, Murano Glass, St. Clair Glass Company and more. bevolo.com

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NEWPORT BRASS

The long, curvilinear silhouette of Newport Brass’ Stripling faucet, with its bishop-style form, projects elegance and refinement. With thoughtful design details and streamlined engineering, it’s a distinctive choice. newportbrass.com

J. TRIBBLE

The Empire commode in bleached walnut showcases J. Tribble’s long history of designing and producing custom sink bases—now extended to repurposing antique treasures for modern homes. jtribble.com

NEW MOON

A bold contemporary design with a touch of nostalgia, New Moon’s Gammon rug blends high style with sumptuous materials for an elegant statement in any space. It is hand-knotted in Tibetan wool, Chinese silk and natural nettle fibers. Price available upon request. newmoonrugs.com

PALECEK

Inspired by the intrinsic beauty of natural materials, Palecek is a wholesaler of handcrafted furniture, lighting and accessories for both residential and hospitality environments. palecek.com

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CIRCA LIGHTING

The intricate design of Julie Neill’s Talia Large Chandelier is inspired by the reflective qualities of glass, with clusters of handblown orbs in a round canopy shape. The light dances and shines, filling any space with a magical glow. Priced at $2,529. circalighting.com

COSENTINO

Step into a world of beauty, where the lines between dream and reality fade. Introducing, Onirika by Nina Magon, which unites the poetic and unique beauty of natural stone with Dekton technology.

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WEATHEREND ESTATE FURNITURE

The Seal Cove stand-up swivel chair by Weatherend provides beautiful and durable outdoor seating at bar or counter height. Available in a variety of designs, it is o ered in any color of the Weatherend Yacht finish and bare wood. weatherend.com

HAMILTON SINKLER

Hamilton Sinkler’s faux horn pulls are a striking and sophisticated take on a modern hardware. They can be translucent and yet reminiscent of marble, agate, alabaster or a truly dark and honeyed horn. Custom sizing is available. Price available upon request. hamiltonsinkler.com

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Mood Makers

FOUR TALENTED DESIGNERS DREAM UP FRESH, LAYERED SCHEMES BOUND TO INSPIRE.

PRODUCED BY KATHRYN GIVEN AND SARAH SHELTON

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Clockwise from top right: Seychelles Fabric in Mocha by Brunschwig & Fils / kravet.com Lady Anne Green Footed Cup & Saucer Set by Coalport / replacements.com Bespoke Fabric in Tiger by Donghia / kravet.com Sebastian Fabric in Coral / brentwoodtextiles.com Popple Fabric in 016 / fermoie.com Percheron Studded Border in Buckskin and Esperia Nailhead Border in Dark Bay / samuelandsons.com Imari Pheasant Paperweight by Royal Crown Derby / replacements.com Background: Crete Fabric in Olive / thibautdesign.com

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The worlds of these fashionable creatives inspire this season’s wish lists.

WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY SARAH SHELTON

French Fantasy

French Fantasy

anew in Provence. Since then, her Instagram feed reads

like a siren song to hundreds of thousands of followers seeking a provincial life chockfull of romantic wanderings and bucolic settings. A successful commercial who counts the likes of Nike and Chanel as Beck has since turned her lens towards art in recent years, which is beautifully archived in her new book, An American in

After a sabbatical in France in 2016, visual artist Jamie Beck uprooted her life in New York City to start anew in Provence. Since then, her Instagram feed reads like a siren song to hundreds of thousands of followers slower-paced, chockfull of and successful photographer the likes of clients, turned her photography years, archived book, Provence jamiebeck.co

Clockwise from top right: Empress Coral Rug by Guo Pei / From $6,960 / therugcompany.com

Arlene Dinner Plate in Sepia by Casa Lopez / $95 / aerin.com Summer in a Bottle Côtes de Provence Rosé 2021 / $26 / wol er.com

Aristocat Satin Ballet Flats in Black / $250 / the-sleeper.com Marchese Chaise Lounge / Price upon request / ebanista.com An American in Provence by Jamie Beck / $40 / simonelement.com Cary Silk Square Cushion in Pink by Madeaux Home / $215 / gingerlily.com

Velvet Bow Barrette / $128 / jenniferbehr.com

Empress Coral Rug by Guo Pei / From $6,960 / .

Arlene Dinner Plate in by Casa Lopez / $95 /

PHOTO CREDIT: JAMIE BECK.

Featuring Classic Chain Scallop and August Plaid. matouk.com

Made for you.

Total Charmer

Harwell Godfrey’s bold and symbolic line coveted by celebrities and the fashion alike. From her Noz Nozawa-designed just outside of San Francisco, Godfrey contemporary heirlooms by hand using gold, precious gems and diamonds.

Lauren Harwell bold and line of jewelry is coveted celebrities and the fashion crowd alike. From her Noz studio just outside of San Francisco, creates heirlooms hand 18k gems and diamonds.

Each collection tells a story (Menagerie, her features animal motifs that represent virtues and traits) and is inspired by ancient ethnic patterns. Colorful, playful and rich Godfrey’s talismans bring a cool factor who them. harwellgodfrey.com

Each collection tells a her latest, features animal motifs that different virtues and and is ancient textiles and ethnic Colorful, and rich with meaning, talismans a cool factor to those wear

Clockwise from top right: Camilla Mirror / Price upon request / madegoods.com Beaded Major Medallion and Malachite Heart Pendant / $13,950 and $2,500 / harwellgodfrey.com Samarkand Nut Bowl / $342.50 / ecruonline.com

Axis Console / Price upon request / mousstudio.com Grand Gold V3 Bicycle / $1,700 / martonecycling.com Square Dance Fabric in Fruit Punch / Price upon request / pollackassociates.com Agosto Sunglasses / $425 / opreyewear.com

Moka Vase by Vanessa Mitrani / Price upon request / roche-bobois.com

PHOTO CREDIT: TRICIA TURNER STUDIO.

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Flamingo Estate is a modern-day Garden of Eden tucked away in the hills of Los Angeles. Founded by Richard Christiansen, the seven-acre property, ripe with herbs, fruit trees, flowers and native plants, morphed from a personal residence into a full-fledged lifestyle brand in 2020, garnering a dedicated following across the country. Christiansen’s wideranging offerings of earthly delights—from extra virgin olive oil to shampoo—always have an eye toward sustainability and ethical farming. flamingoestate.com

Clockwise from top right: Chevron Tablecloth in Clay / $130 / thompsonstreetstudio.com Zinc Watering Can in Green / $120 / hudsongracesf.com

Garden Essentials Artisanal Bar Soaps and Roma Heirloom Tomato Candle / $100 and $50 / flamingoestate.com Fluted Planter by Atuto / From $58 / bloomist.com Callanish Dining Table / $4,395 / oka.com Merritt Cabinet / $4,099 / arhaus.com Cotton Rope Dog Leash in Olive Ombre / $62 / foundmyanimal.com

PHOTO CREDIT: COURTESY OF FLAMINGO ESTATE.

Upcycled Utopia

CRAFTED FROM REPURPOSED MATERIALS, THESE ARRESTING FURNISHINGS HELP TO BETTER THE WORLD AROUND US.

LAYERED LOUNGER

Stackabl, a digital platform by Toronto design firm Stacklab that allows users to create one-of-a-kind pieces from leftover, locally sourced materials, has joined forces with New York-based gallery Maison Gerard to launch its inaugural collection. As part of the platform’s introductory designer capsule series, Jamie Drake and Caleb Anderson of Drake/Anderson, designed this Madame Chaise Lounge. Layers of stacked felt remnants (a Stackabl signature) form a modern version of a traditional chaise, while the jolt of pink is an ode to midcentury fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli. maisongerard.com

PRODUCED BY KATHRYN GIVEN AND SARAH SHELTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY LESLEY UNRUH

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PLAYFUL PLASTICS

James Shaw’s colorful and tactile Plastic Baroque Chairs prove that a problematic and mundane material can be reimagined into something beautiful. Shaw has worked with plastics for nearly a decade and created a special extruding tool allowing him to further push the limits of the material’s assumed potential. The fruits of his labor are on display with the whimsically imperfect arms and legs of these lightweight chairs, which are topped with removable patchwork corduroy cushions. objectivegallery.com

SMART DESIGN. EXEMPLARY CRAFTSMANSHIP.

Newport Brass is the recognized brand for quality constructed bathroom and kitchen products. Carrying the distinction of flawless beauty and extended durability, our products are available in a full range of finishes and contemporary, transitional and traditional styles.

MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE

PET Lamp is on a mission to rethink plastic bottles through lighting design. The Madrid-based company conceives pieces featuring a bottle at the center, embracing the humble material rather than concealing it. The Eperara Siapidara model is made by artisans in Colombia (the company works with a network of craftspeople around the world who specialize in unique designs) and boasts a colorful woven shade made from paja tetera palm tree leaves—an abundant resource in the region. goodeeworld.com

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Presrv ™ Wine & Beverage Coolers are the coolest way to keep beverages at optimal storage temperatures. With innovative technology and the sleek, fashionable looks you expect from Zephyr.

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PIONEERING PERCH

British designer Jane Atfield’s RCP2 chair, inspired by Dutch furniture designer Gerrit Rietveld’s 1923 Military Side Chair, was one of the first pieces of furniture made exclusively from recycled plastic. Now, a series of re-editions have been commissioned by Emma Scully Gallery in New York City to celebrate the design’s 30th anniversary. A thought leader in conscious design, Atfield’s original RCP2 chair is featured in the permanent collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. emmascullygallery.com

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Crafting wellness-minded kitchens and serene spaces are top of mind for industry leaders.

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THREE TOP KITCHEN DESIGNERS SHARE THEIR HEALTHY APPROACH TO CREATING CULINARY HAVENS.

WRITTEN BY ALYSSA BIRD

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SMART STYLE

When it came to her own kitchen in the greater New York City area, French-born, Manhattan-based interior designer Laurence Carr designed the space to serve as a central wellness area for her family of five. “My husband and I have three teenagers, and this is a place where we can work, socialize and cook together,” explains Carr, who collaborated with architect Jordan Rosenberg to conceive the contemporary home. “Biophilia, plenty of natural light and sustainability were also important considerations. There are large windows that provide a connection to the garden, and the

amount of light entering the space is important in minimizing the electricity and lighting that’s necessary.” Carr kept the palette clean and simple, employing a mix of dark gray and cream cabinetry, Calacatta marble and wood accents. “Cream is much softer than white, and the gray lends a contemporary touch,” says the designer. To create a look that’s seamless and streamlined, Carr paneled many of the appliances and even included a hidden door—made to look like one of the cabinets— that leads to a walk-in pantry. “The space feels timeless yet modern.” laurencecarr.com

Interior designer Laurence Carr’s kitchen in the greater New York City area is a contemporary-yet-timeless, light-filled space that serves as command central for her family of five.

photo: kelly marshall.

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True to its name, Hubbardton Forge creates design-driven, luxury lighting using handcrafted forges, welds, and finishes. Their environmentally responsible practices elevate the energy of any space. Since 1924, Capitol Lighting has helped homeowners, interior designers and custom builders set the tone for every space. With unsurpassed service, unparalleled selection and our best price guarantee, you can always trust us to put you in your best light.

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CALMING FORCE

Claire Staszak of the Chicago firm Centered by Design is known for what she calls a holistic approach, combining her love of interiors with a passion for wellness (she is also a certified yoga instructor). So, it’s no surprise that when she was tasked with the renovation of a 1930s Colonial north of Chicago, she whipped up a kitchen for a young family that feels calm, balanced and serene. Staszak was limited to working within the kitchen’s existing footprint, however she was able to make a few key changes—including closing off an opening to the dining room, removing a window to add symmetry and adding a larger window to bring in more light—that make all the difference. “In doing this, we were able to fit in everything we wanted, including a large island and a coffee bar,” notes the designer. “The clients wanted something fresh and beautiful with a mix of Southern charm and the feel of a French bistro.” With that in mind, Staszak installed custom cabinetry from her firm’s in-house line in a light taupe shade, cafe-inspired lighting, natural wood accents and periwinkle backsplash tile from Ann Sacks. “Custom cabinetry provides the opportunity for a variety of details tailored to the homeowners’

needs, such as arched doors and open shelving,” Staszak explains. With the clients being avid cooks and entertainers, storage was a major focus. The designer incorporated hidden compartments for appliances, bakeware and utensils, while niches flanking the range hold cooking essentials such as oils and spices. Meanwhile, easy-to-clean quartz surfaces lend durability to the hardworking space. “Health and well-being are important to this couple, and I really tried to be a calm and grounding presence during the renovation process,” Staszak says. “My job is always to take the stress off my clients, make the process feel like a true collaboration, and channel a Zen attitude.” Most importantly, adds the designer, “a space doesn’t have to be boring in order to feel balanced.” centeredbydesign.com

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In a Wilmette, Illinois, kitchen, Claire Staszak of Centered by Design chose Benjamin Moore’s Bruton White for the custom cabinetry paired with Tob Knobs hardware and a tiled backsplash by Ann Sacks.

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NATURAL INSTINCT

When Los Angeles−based decorator Mandy Cheng set eyes on the magical treetop views from this Woodland Hills kitchen—which sits three stories above the ground thanks to the home’s hillside setting—it became clear that nature should take center stage in this renovation. “The view inspired the design and dictated the palette,” Cheng explains. “I wanted to bring the trees in and tie the design to the outdoors.” Cheng chose a combination of white oak upper cabinets and open shelving, which recalls oak trees outside, and green to channel the leaves. “When colors are consistent between indoors and out it gives the illusion of more space,” Cheng notes. Furthermore, the designer installed windowed cabinetry that not only references the residence’s Craftsman style, but “maintains that open, airy quality. We wanted to keep the cabinetry from feeling too heavy.” Low-maintenance quartz countertops, unlacquered brass fixtures that will develop a patina over time and a “natural-looking” textured tile backsplash round out the scheme. To address the client’s need for additional storage, Cheng installed custom drawers for cooking utensils, a nook for storing paper towels and wooden crates to hold potatoes and onions. “The previous layout discouraged cooking and eating well because it didn’t function properly,” Cheng says. “Now it feels clean, calm and inviting.” mandychengdesign.com

photos: madeline tolle.

Inspired by the home’s lush surroundings, Mandy Cheng opted for a beautiful green hue—Vintage Vogue by Benjamin Moore— along with a Newport Brass faucet, Wolf range and Zephyr hood.

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With homeowners relying less and less on natural gas, many are turning to electric induction technology when it comes to their kitchens. Gaggenau’s 400 Series induction cooktop features a fully customizable surface depending on the owner’s needs, whether it be an electric or teppanyaki grill. gaggenau.com

EASY DOE S IT

Inspired by the silhouette of a tulip and available in six finishes, Brizo’s Tulham SmartTouch Pull-Down Prep Kitchen Faucet promotes a clean work environment by allowing the user to turn the water on and off by tapping anywhere on the fi xture’s surface—the perfect solution for dirty hands. For those wanting a completely hands-free experience, voice-command technology can be added. brizo.com

STEAM DREAM

Health-conscious cooks praise steaming for its ability to retain more nutrients than other methods, and Fisher & Paykel’s new Series 11 24-inch Combination Steam Oven is equal parts sleek and efficient. In addition to steam, there are options for convection-only baking and combination cooking modes. Plus, a water line isn’t necessary thanks to the oven’s 50-ounce water tank. fisherpaykel.com

Keep the Peace

WELLNESS ROOMS HAVE EVOLVED FROM AMENITY TO NECESSITY.

WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY GRACE BEULEY HUNT

As our world grows increasingly complex and connected, the need for places to get away from it all grows too. From Luxe’s bird’s eye view, seeking escape doesn’t necessarily mean looking outside the confines of home— quite the opposite, in fact. Take this Glendora, California, meditation room by designer Norm Wogan, which perfectly illustrates today’s artistic, deeply considered approach to at-home escapism. May these magical wellness spaces, from Brooklyn to Hawaii’s Big Island, inspire you to create your own slice of sanctuary.

Designer Norm Wogan scoured local Indian and Moroccan shops for unique artifacts—including an antique altar and aged copper pendants—to outfit his client’s Glendora, California, healing and meditation room. wogandesign.com

photo: roger davies / otto.

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TAKE PAUSE

“My husband and I took meditation classes years ago. Afterwards, we set the intention to do a daily 20-minute meditation in the morning and another in the afternoon,” shares designer Lisa Kahn. For Kahn, maintaining a morning practice was easy. An afternoon practice amidst the activity of office life was another story—so she crafted a meditation room in her Naples, Florida, headquarters. To encourage

midday respite, the designer wrapped the space in a Kravet raffia, adding comfortable pillows in a HomArt batik fabric and live-edge wood stands to display healing objects. “We believe meditation is an important element of the day to gather a sense of self when the bustle feels all-consuming,” she says. “It helps us stay connected to our larger purpose for being here.” lisakahndesigns.com

kahn photo: brie williams. anyon brier photo: megan bayley.

RECHARGING STATION

When hired by clients with an appreciation for the Japanese bathing ritual of a shower to cleanse the body followed by a bath to cleanse the soul, designer Lindsay Anyon Brier saw a unique opportunity for an exterior wellness space. Specifically, when she viewed their Piedmont, California, home’s deck, set conveniently off a gym, she envisioned a soaking tub. In collaboration with Berkeley Heat, she conceived a cedar hot tub seemingly dropped within the tree line. Underscoring the home’s commitment to sustainability, the creation boasts a drainage feature in lieu of chemical maintenance. (Wastewater is then used to irrigate the property.) Adding a touch of sparkle to the scene, decorative screens with a Moroccan motif “create a sense of privacy and intimacy while focusing the eye on views of San Francisco Bay,” notes the designer. anyondesign.com

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HEAVEN SENT

An enchanting yet derelict Hawaii Island property brought together the team of designer Marion Philpotts-Miller, architect Paige Wilburn and landscape designer David Tamura. Together, they restored the home’s old growth teak ceilings and beams, infused light and flow throughout the interiors and reimagined the grounds, whose pièce de résistance is an entry courtyard designed for peaceful repose. A lanai illuminated by vintage Japanese lanterns and outfitted with an antique bench flanked by bronze Burmese guardians offers the homeowners a particularly contemplative space to enjoy the sights and sounds of several water features. Not the least of which is a hidden shower garden tucked behind a retractable teak screen. philpotts.net

DREAMING IN COLOR

Leave it to designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard to kick any notions that neutral and wellness must walk hand-in-hand to the curb. Exhibit A: This exuberant massage room set high on a cliff in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Bullard confidently swathed the space in Benjamin Moore’s Covington Blue, a languid, ocean-green tone that plays to the Sea of Cortez beyond the windows. A medley of natural woven sisal and abaca furnishings—all nods to indigenous Mexican arts and crafts—join a 1970s painting scored at an antique shop in Mexico City, which Bullard admits is his favorite element of the room. “The vibrancy holds you captive whilst still maintaining calmness due to its abstract nature and ear thy pigments,” he explains, adding, “it has a distinct and welcoming warmth reminiscent of Cabo’s famous sunsets.”

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bullard photo: douglas friedman. philpotts photo: nicole franzen. mosher photo: tim williams.

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INNER SANCTUM

When designer Cheryl Settino Mosher’s clients tasked her with crafting a prayer room within their Brooklyn apartment, she did her research first. For visual inspiration, Mosher referenced Owen Jones’ The Grammar of Ornament, looking to motifs of ancient civilizations.

Ultimately, she landed on a quartet of Schumacher wallpapers in sepia tones, which were deconstructed then put together in a bespoke pattern intended to evoke the feel of a sacred space modernized for contemporary

living. Meanwhile, for the layout, she used a Qibla compass to place the family’s beloved prayer rug directed toward the Kaaba. Bathed in diffuse sunlight, the room, with its cozy, velvet-covered divan, has become a reading room as well as a place for worship. “It’s an area to recharge,” says Mosher. “Now more than ever, we need these spaces. Whether you have a large home or an apartment, you have to make time to sit and find quiet—whatever that means for you.” brooklyn.studio

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WOMEN IN BUSINESS

It has long been an adage that when a woman sets her mind to something, she becomes unstoppable. So often, we see great female leaders combine passion with determination, big visions with detail-oriented execution, artistry with endurance. They are powerhouses through and through, and the business owners, CEOs, presidents and principal designers on the following pages are no exception. Read on to take a valuable peek inside the minds of some of the women bringing boundless creativity and game-changing innovation to the design scene.

Marcia Tucker Interiors

A comprehensive approach to design that combines worldly sophistication with highly-personal details is the key to creating exceptional environments. Marcia Tucker and her award-winning team at Marcia Tucker Interiors, LLC bring these ideals to every project they design. “I have a strong belief in transparency, symmetry and harmony in design, all of which is enhanced by my world travels,” Tucker says. “The result is a body of work that reflects a melding of cultures, art, textiles, landscapes and architecture that energize and elevate my clients’ daily lives.” Tucker’s devotion to great design began early. “As a girl, I loved to redecorate my family’s home,” she shares. “When I was 26, I moved from Rio de Janeiro to New York where I began working with creative icons like Martha Stewart who opened the world of art, antiques and interior design to me and helped me find my life’s passion.”

FEMALE LEAD

“Owning your success as a woman motivates you to work harder and achieve more in your business, while inspiring those around you,” Tucker says.

“My greatest hope is that I’ve influenced other women to work toward their entrepreneurial dreams. Over the course of my life I’ve learned that confidence is essential to prosperity and growth, and that when a woman leads, others follow.”

A WOMAN OF WISDOM

Marcia Tucker shares a few thoughts that she knows will bring success and happiness to her team of talented young designers

• Travel as much as possible

• Have humility

• Be of service to others

• Take risks

• Don’t compare yourself to others

• Demonstrate strength with grace and kindness

Top A custom Minotti sofa juxtaposes with vintage Baxter chairs upholstered in a unique patterned leather, a one-ofa-kind silk Paola Lenti rug and Dedar Milano wallpaper in the great room of this London town house that boasts built-in cabinetry and original moldings.

Photography Will Pryce

“We create spaces that are calm and balanced because how our clients feel in a space is as important as the way it looks.”

GREENWICH NEW YORK LONDON RIO DE JANEIRO ASPEN

Some women are born with a mission, while others find their calling through learning and experience. Shannon Willey is a member of the second group. The owner and lead designer at Sea Green Designs, LLC, Willey discovered her passion for interior design by a lucky chance. “I graduated from FIT with a degree in fashion design and earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental science,” she says. “While working for a clothing retailer that had a home furnishings store my inner interior designer emerged and I’ve never looked back.” Today, she and her Southampton-based team offer a full range of design services that satisfy every need and budget as well as an amazing selection of furniture and accessories that are beautiful and environmentally conscious. “We create stunning coastal spaces that elevate our clients’ health, happiness and success while promoting the well-being of our planet.”

EAST END GAME

While Sea Green Design works mainly with clients in the Hamptons, Willey has her eye on expansion. “We have designed spaces in Florida and Virginia and would love to work in even more coastal destinations,” she says. “Our ultimate goal is to bring the spirit of coastal living to people whether they live near the ocean or not because Sea Green’s designs, furnishings and home products are all about the sense of well-being you derive from being connected to nature.”

A WOMAN ALOUD

“Over the past 20 years, I’ve dealt with men in every segment of the business who didn’t take me seriously,” Willey shares. “It’s the positive responses I’ve gotten from clients about how pleased they are with our designs, products and processes as well as my work with business coaches and organizations like WithIt (women in the home furnishings industry today) that has given me the confidence to keep going.”

Above Blue ombre stripe grass-cloth wallpaper provides the perfect backdrop for this sophisticated whitewashed bed and blue coco bead chandelier. Top A hand-painted finish on the walls and a live-edge maple table with a champagne metallic base make this foyer the perfect entrance.

Photography Michele Scotto Trani of Sequined Asphault Photography

PASSIONATE PROFESSIONAL

• What led you to where you are today? Prior to entering real estate, I was president of a worldwide, billion-dollar fashion and cosmetic brand licensing company. Having to handle long-range planning, negotiate complex international deals and understand market conditions in various countries gave me a wealth of knowledge and keen people skills.

• What strengths do women bring to real estate? I believe that women multitask easily and have instinctively good insight. We are also able to connect with clients on a personal level because we understand a family’s needs and the true meaning of home.

• What is new? This year I was honored in RealTrends + Tom Ferry America’s Best Real Estate Professionals, ranking in the top 2 percent nationwide. And as a New York City specialist, I ranked in the top percentage of individuals at Douglas Elliman.

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Top Sold: 18 Gramercy Park South, Apartment 10 features an elegant, light-filled living and dining space that is perfect for entertaining in style.

Photography Heidi Solander

“I am fiercely loyal to my clients and invest unlimited time and resources to successfully complete their transactions.”

SURREAL TALK

Art leads the way in an architect’s imaginative design of an Upper West Side apartment.

WRITTEN BY TATE GUNNERSON PHOTOGRAPHY BY RICHARD POWERS

Architecture and Interior Design: Mario Egozi, Mario Egozi Architect

Two strangers lock eyes across a crowded room, realize they are not strangers at all, and a new chapter begins. In this case, those strangers were architect Mario Egozi and the owner of this Upper West Side apartment, a childhood chum he hadn’t seen in years. Their chance reunion at a birthday party was kismet since she soon came to purchase said home—and it needed a major overhaul. Assured by his meticulous renovation of a mutual friend’s residence, she hired Egozi to create an elegant, livable abode fit for her family’s philanthropic endeavors and extensive art collection.

The brief began with a nostalgic entreaty: “In the very beginning, it was established that it should feel like her favorite residence, her apartment in Paris,” Egozi recalls. In pursuit of a more European character, he reconfigured the unit’s floor plan, relocating the kitchen, opening key rooms to one another, and combining a series of disparate corridors into a single grand passageway lined with concealed storage. Next, the architect introduced a material palette of handcrafted millwork, finely plastered walls, sculptural hardware and white oak parquet de Versailles. Together, these elements make for a bespoke, Paris-meets-Manhattan envelope worthy of the locale: a pristine prewar apartment building overlooking Central Park. Inspired by his clients’ art collection, which centers on works by female surrealist painters, Egozi tackled the architectural detailing with a strong sense of artistry. “My idea was to take classical Parisian detailing and adapt it in a contemporary way,” he explains. “When designing a traditional apartment, it needs to evoke something of today.” This approach kicks off in the foyer, where the architect commissioned plaster artisan Stephen Antonson to fabricate a three-dimensional sculpture to inset into the ceiling. Its layered discs appear to float overhead, fostering an impression that is especially striking when the piece is backlit at night. “You can do anything you want on the ceiling,” Egozi says. “It’s a place to get creative.”

In the same spirit, he tasked Diane De Roo, an artist he discovered on Instagram, with creating a plaster relief with a botanical motif to fill the molding over a nearby doorway, as well as a series of large tiles to adorn the walls of a powder room. Outfitted with green millwork that frames glazed ceramic tiles in a complementary hue, the architect designed the space as an urban garden folly. “Powder rooms are historically a place where we can be a little frivolous,” he notes.

That grass-green shade surfaces again in the living room, with its cashmere-velvet sofa and patterned wool-and-silk rug which join a medley of fine midcentury furnishings upholstered in luscious jewel tones. (Egozi credits Jean-Michel Frank’s famed New York City living room for Nelson Rockefeller as a “great inspiration” for the home’s palette.) His carefully deployed color splashes provide a happy through line for the residence, seen in pairings like the vintage Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner lounge chairs dressed in Pierre Frey velvet which converse with a rubyred backsplash tile in the nearby open kitchen. There, white-lacquered cabinetry framed in brass and bar shelves lined in eglomise panels add layers of richness that do not go unnoticed by this client. “Even the window seats in the living room are lined with mirrors, so they reflect the sunshine and the scenery of the park,” she adds. “Those are the kinds of details that Mario thinks about.”

The owners host frequent dinners, fundraisers and chamber music concerts in their new home, treating lucky guests to this vibrant mise-en-scène that includes important works by Alice Rahon, Remedios Varo and Max Ernst. (A recently acquired piece by Leonora Carrington, currently on loan to the Venice Biennale, will soon rejoin the ensemble.) “Mario created a home that lifts the spirits—especially during the dark, gloomy New York winters” shares the homeowner. “I trusted him to do what moved him and I could tell he was working from a place of real joy. This may sound a little woo-woo, but I think allowing for that creativity really infuses something into a space.”

Viewed from the dining room, the spacious foyer commands attention. A plaster ceiling installation by Stephen Antonson, parquet flooring and handcrafted millwork all add to the sophisticated, Parisian-influenced milieu architect Mario Egozi envisioned.

Playing off vibrant artworks by Clare Rojas and Joan Brown, a wool-and-silk rug from Doris Leslie Blau complements a sofa covered in cashmere velvet, midcentury Brazilian lounge chairs and a Philip and Kelvin LaVerne coffee table in the living room. The chandelier is David Weeks Studio.

Covered in Pierre Frey mohair, a custom swivel chair made by JP Custom Upholstery and topped with pillows of Larsen linen can easily be turned to face the conversation area or the television, which is concealed in cabinetry on a discrete lift. The window seats are lined with mirroring.

MY IDEA WAS TO TAKE CLASSICAL PARISIAN DETAILING AND ADAPT IT IN A CONTEMPORARY WAY.”

–MARIO EGOZI

Right: Ruby-red backsplash tiles from Country Floors enliven brassframed, white-lacquered cabinetry in the kitchen. The vintage Austrian pendants are from John Salibello.

Opposite: In the den, olive wood cabinetry is set off by a wool rug from Fort Street Studio. A custom sofa in a red bouclé joins chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen and a Paul T. Frankl bench styled as a coffee table.

Right: The powder room’s painted millwork frames a plaster relief by Diane De Roo on one wall and glazed ceramic tiles by Country Floors on the other. The sconce is Apparatus and the burnished-brass faucet is The Nanz Company.

Opposite: In the primary bedroom, a slip-cast porcelain pendant from Apparatus flanks a custom bed upholstered in a deep plum cashmere with gold piping by Loro Piana. The framed artworks are by Sara Skaaning from Lost City Arts.

RITUAL FORMATIONS

In the Finger Lakes, an artist sculpts a universal language with her ethereal clay creations.

WRITTEN BY SUSANNAH GRUDER | PHOTOGRAPHY BY LUKE COPPING

Both imposing and intimate, Wanying Liang’s sculptural works are inspired in large part by the divide between cultures and the sense of inquiry that can help to bridge it. “I want to arouse my audience’s curiosity to come closer and look inside,” the artist says. It’s how she thinks people should approach one another as well, and the intricate floral details and cage-like structures throughout her art invite much more than a passing glance.

When Liang moved to the United States from her native China to get a Master of Fine Arts at Alfred University, she often found it difficult to communicate. “The experience of living in a new country as a foreigner gave me the chance to really think about how we identify ourselves and how people might develop empathy toward each other,” she reflects.

In her larger-scale “Shrine” series, she constructs highly detailed floral formations visible through cloche-like covers peppered with slots or small holes. These sit atop sturdy horse legs whose every muscle and ligament are visible beneath the weight of the structure. Each of these pieces reads like an exquisitely strange creature, speaking volumes without uttering a word. They ask the viewer to reach beyond initial impressions as they examine the piece from all angles while recognizing that some things may remain a mystery.

Liang’s work is the product of an almost spiritual connection to nature. Many of her ideas come from her walks along trails in New York’s Finger Lakes region, where she lives and works. “When my body is moving, my mind seems to go more freely,” she notes. Her artistic practice, too, allows her to find a sense of calm. “I’m pushing my burden from my mind onto the clay,” she says. “It feels like meditation.”

Growing up in a relatively conservative area in China, Liang attended many traditional rituals with her parents. Works from her smallerscale “Woman as Vessel” series are shaped like centerpieces with their flowers and forms blossoming outward in wild abundance. These are partly modeled after huamo, a wedding bread decoration featuring delicate blooms and animals as a blessing for a new couple. Though she didn’t understand the meaning behind them as a child, she could sense their power. It’s a feeling she hopes to transmit through her work today, aiming for an experience that reaches beyond the confines of language.

Artist Wanying Liang tests her glazes on tiles (below) before applying it to finished works. Motifs from her “Woman as Vessel” (bottom left) and “Shrine” (bottom right) series showcase Liang's appreciation for the natural world.

Joyful Tone

On the Upper East Side, a designer creates a vibrant sanctuary built for family fun.

WRITTEN BY MARIO LÓPEZ-CORDERO | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOSHUA MCHUGH

Interior Design: Garrow Kedigian, Garrow Kedigian Interior Design Home Builder: Oskar Romańczuk, New York Residential Group, Inc.

Amanda Knapp was D-O-N-E with neutrals. When the mother of two set out to find a new home for her family, she needed a change—and help. “Our old apartment was Scandinavian and serene,” she recalls. “It was nice, but that’s not who I am. I love bright, saturated colors.” Amanda found a kindred spirit in New York-based designer Garrow Kedigian, who unequivocally “hates white interiors!”

Kedigian had his work cut out for him, as the prewar perch the family had purchased on the Upper East Side was stylistically stuck in the 1970s and vivid in all the wrong ways. “It was all terra cottas and dirty yellows,” Amanda says, “but the bones were great.” The designer recognized the potential, too. While choice updates such as nixing a former maid’s room to enlarge the kitchen and converting the dining room into a large kids’ bedroom ushered the apartment into modern living, there were “interesting elements that we wanted to keep,” Kedigian notes.

First and foremost: a dramatic entry hall that spills across 55 feet. The corridor boasted elegant, curved ceilings that reminded all parties of the soaring Beaux Arts coffers at Grand Central Terminal. Capitalizing on that association, they were covered in a painterly, teal-green version of the station’s famed map of the night sky. Kedigian designed a scaled-down digital copy while general contractor Oskar Romańczuk fitted the stars with tiny LED lights. In addition, a new grid of geometric coffered millwork brings cohesion to the residence’s many doorways, while a procession of midcentury chandeliers and a Pierre Cardin console clad in orange suede keep the vibe au courant. “You can’t get too period with interiors. The key is sprinkling in contemporary objects throughout,” Kedigian reflects. “I wanted this home to feel like an up-todate interpretation of classic decorating.”

This ethos suffuses the living room, which is furnished with pieces from a cross section of eras and painted a rich cerulean that converses with the foyer’s ceiling color without being the exact same hue. “If everything is too matchy-matchy, it looks like the designer just walked out the door,” says Kedigian. Reconceived family heirlooms like a

vintage settee recovered in a powder-pink chevron stripe make nice with such eclectic acquisitions as a set of torchères scored at the Clignancourt flea market in Paris. New and custom additions designed for family life round out the milieu, like the corner banquette with a traditional profile covered in tangerine performance velvet. “The frame gives it formality,” Kedigian explains, “but the cushions are calibrated for family life.” Upholstery throughout the residence is durable—an essential for the entertaining-inclined Knapp family, which includes Poppy, age eight, and her six-year-old brother, Ivey. “We host all the time, but the average age of our guests is five,” Amanda shares.

The combined library and dining room provides another hosting haven in a rich palette of blues and oranges. (“I love the push and pull between those colors,” Kedigian comments.) Daytime activities in the space center around children’s playdates and art projects, while evenings are for adult dinner parties. The designer made sure that guests of all ages would be steeped in comfort and style. To wit, above an antelope-print rug, another cushy sofa mingles with more Clignancourt finds: a sleek chrome-and-burl-wood cocktail table, gleaming brass-and-bouclé chairs, and gesso artworks backed in ochre velvet, to name a few.

Kedigian’s passion for bold pattern and color doesn’t stop short at the bedrooms. The children share a yellow-and-blue-striped extravaganza of a room that the designer likens to a circus tent, while the primary suite is enveloped in a blush-champagne wallpaper which flutters with birds and butterflies. “I wanted to feel like I was sleeping in a garden,” recalls Amanda, who waves away any notion that the scheme might skew too feminine for her husband. “It wasn’t a hard sell,” she says. “Pink isn’t a girl’s color—it’s a color.”

The home’s pervasive feeling of joy and discovery is a direct result of a collaborative designer-client relationship and shared delight for coloring outside the lines. “I wanted to furnish them with something gorgeous and layered but casual, because they are not a formal family,” concludes Kedigian, whose approach is perfectly embodied by the extraordinary foyer he designed. “One of our favorite things to do as a family is lie on the floor there and look at the stars,” shares Amanda. “It’s also great for indoor races.”

Designer Garrow Kedigian worked with Baboo Digital to print a copy of Grand Central Terminal’s astrological map on canvas, which was applied to the foyer ceiling like wallpaper. The Austrian sputnik chandeliers are from 1stdibs and the runner is Stark.

Benjamin Moore’s Lakeside Cabin colors the library-and-dining room, which features a rug from Stark, Hickory Chair dining table and medley of antiques, art and accessories from the Clignancourt flea market in Paris.

Left: The breakfast nook’s midcentury chairs, sconces and chandelier were all purchased at the Paul Bert Serpette antiques market. The bistro-style table is a custom Ardamez creation. Freshly framed, daughter Poppy Knapp’s artwork holds pride of place.

Opposite: “I want kitchens to feel like rooms, not utilitarian spaces, which is why I encourage painting them a color,” says Kedigian, who selected Benjamin Moore’s Soft Chinchilla for the kitchen cabinetry and complemented it with bronze pulls by Elegance in Hardware & Bath and Jonathan Adler stools.

Above: The centerpiece of the primary bedroom is a romantic Zoffany wallpaper which Kedigian tempered with doors painted Benjamin Moore’s Universal Black, an Empire chandelier and a chinoiserie cabinet from the Paul Bert Serpette antiques market.

Opposite: Grounding the scheme is a rustic cable-knit rug from Stark. The midcentury occasional table with a Louis XVI profile is from The Antique and Artisan Gallery.

Right: A whimsical Peter Pan toile wallpaper by Emma Molony inspired Kedigian’s selection of Farrow & Ball’s Emerald Green for the millwork in the kids’ bathroom. The Waterworks tile was chosen for its timelessness.

Opposite: The kids’ shared bedroom takes its cues from a circus tent with walls striped in Benjamin Moore’s Alfresco and Hawthorne Yellow hues. A Zoffany wallpaper on the ceiling features fauna of the Galapagos Islands. The rug is from Kaleen.

Interior Design: Suzanne and Lauren McGrath, McGrath II

Great Restraint

Textured finishes, quiet colors and characterful antiques lend a Connecticut home patina befitting its timeless exterior.

WRITTEN BY CHRISTINE DEORIO PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOSHUA MCHUGH STYLING BY MIEKE TEN HAVE

From the moment they approach through its allée of hornbeams, visitors to this stately New Canaan home are fooled into believing that its history stretches back much further than a mere 31 years. The trickery begins with a canopied cobbled drive from which one catches glimpses of an old apple orchard before entering a walled courtyard. Then the house’s stone façade comes into view, quietly conveying a sense of immutability with its timeworn patina, and the illusion is complete.

Among those captivated by this bit of magic was the New York City couple who recently relocated to the three-acre idyll with their growing family, tasking designers Suzanne and Lauren McGrath with making the dwelling’s interiors feel as established and timeless as its exterior. Years before, the mother-daughter design team had renovated the owners’ Manhattan apartment, merging its existing modern architecture with their taste for classic furnishings. The Connecticut project would be simpler, it seemed, because “this was what they had always wanted: a beautiful, traditional home to fill with traditional furniture,” Lauren says. But there was a bit more to this creative brief. “At 10,000 square feet, it’s a big house, so it felt a little fancy,” Lauren recalls. “We wanted the interiors to come across as understated; to enhance the architecture while also taking the formality down a notch.” Adds Suzanne: “It was meant to feel like a home befitting a young family with adorable children running up and down the halls.”

Without moving a wall or window, the designers achieved that sensibility by filling the rooms with textural decorative finishes, from wallcoverings in grass cloth, bark paper and stenciled fabric, to expanses of strié-painted plaster. In the kitchen and breakfast room, they adorned the existing wood floors with a distressed blue-and-white diamond pattern—a nod to Bunny Mellon’s iconic Cape Cod home, and to the homeowner’s favorite hues.

“When we first browsed our textile library with the clients, pretty much everything the wife selected was blue and white,” Lauren shares. “So we had to say, ‘We’re definitely going to give you a blue-and-white house, but we need to add some dimension.’ ” In the serene living room, the designers began their palette play by exploring shades of silvery gray popped with hits of sky and peach. A charming sunroom is enveloped in a luscious khaki green, and interstitial spaces, such as the grand entry hall, introduce sandy neutrals to the milieu. “With any residence of this scale, you can’t just work with a two-color scheme, or it becomes monochromatic,” Lauren explains. “Playing with different tints to bring depth was one way to make this house feel cozier.”

Another method was to combine approachable furnishings—from deep sofas to stick wicker chairs— with carefully placed fine antiques. In the main entryway, for example, “the center table needed to be special,” Suzanne notes, “so we sourced a 19th-century French mahogany piece that is very unusual because of its curved legs and carved base.”

Another exhaustive search yielded the dining room’s uniquely large 19th-century Scandinavian table, which the designers paired with reproductions of antique Swedish chairs and a graceful English console that was stripped of its finish to feel fresher and more youthful. In the living room, striped slipper chairs flank a rare, sculpted-bronze coffee table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne—the aesthetic value of which the homeowners immediately appreciated. “They understood that having one very special piece in the room would elevate the space, but in a subtle way,” Suzanne notes.

Barring a few carefully deployed flourishes, (blousy garden roses on the living room’s slipcovered sofa, the graphic grid of the dining room rug) the home, notably, features few patterns. “One of our edicts is that we don’t want anyone to come into a house we’ve designed and say, ‘Look at that fabric!’ ” Lauren explains of the design’s restraint. “Instead, we hope they’ll walk through and say, ‘Wow, this space has such a warm feeling about it.’ It’s all about looking a little undecorated.”

“I didn’t know where these Regency faux-bamboo seats were going to live when I bought them,” designer Suzanne McGrath admits, “but I knew the house needed them.” One now sits alongside the den’s hand-carved Chesneys fireplace. The mirror is from The Antique and Artisan Gallery.

Above: Suzanne’s search for a special piece to fit into the sweeping curve of the main staircase ended with her discovery of an intricately carved 19th-century French mahogany table with a marble top. A bark-paper covering blankets the walls.

Opposite: The dining room walls are clad in a marine-blue, textured strié faux finish. Ironware’s forged-iron Augusta chandelier and a custom wool rug from Doris Leslie Blau complement an antique Scandinavian table and chairs inspired by a Gustavian design.

A sofa slipcovered in Lee Jofa’s Garden Roses adds a dash of pattern to the serene living room. A second conversation area features a mix of Scandinavian armchairs and slipper seats in a Susan Deliss stripe flanking a bronze coffee table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne.

Right: The pantry’s painted-wood floor is a take on the color studies from Josef Albers’ 1963 Interaction of Color A Claremont wallcovering provides a quiet backdrop for blue-and-white Delft chargers from McGrath II Home. The sink skirt fabric is Nicholas Herbert.

Opposite: An iron chandelier from Vaughan dominates the breakfast area, which is furnished with a custom table from Petersen Antiques and Iatesta Studio’s Chesapeake armchairs. Cushions in Lee Jofa’s Blithfield floral fabric top the banquette.

The sunroom mixes a stick wicker sofa and chairs by Palecek with a vintage Adirondack-style twig seat from McGrath II Home. One side table is an Old Hickory-style piece and the other is an antique Welsh cricket table. The console is from Modern Antiquarian.

Right: The designers updated the powder room by giving its existing marble sink fresh context with a patterned wallcovering by Robert Kime and an 18th-century mirror from McGrath II Home.

Opposite: The bedroom’s soft aqua hues were inspired by its Hickory Chair bed. The block-print drapes of Namay Samay fabric were made by Luther Quintana Upholstery. An Oly bench rests atop an Elizabeth Eakins rug.

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