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Situated inside Big Sky, Montana’s iconic Yellowstone Club, BāBā is a new take on Asian-inspired cuisine. BraytonHughes Design Studios’ Joel Villalon—who worked in collaboration with architecture firm Hart Howerton—sought to create an atmosphere centered around “a modern barn-inspired design that is both flexible and inviting.” Comfy leather-andwood armchairs are a perfect vantage point from which to enjoy 360-degree views of the Rocky Mountains (and, of course, a leisurely meal). Agricultural-inspired finishes take the form of weathered-wood planks on the walls and ceilings, hammered-steel plates, seeded glass on light fixtures, and stone quarried in Montana. In a nod to the state’s lumber and timber industries, the firm chose Douglas-fir timbers for the support beams, drawing attention to the intricate octagonalshaped ceiling. “We wanted the ambience at BāBā to be as dynamic during the day as it is at night,” says Villalon. “The restaurant is lit by natural daylight, and when it gets dark outside, sconces suspended from a ring of timber columns invoke a rhythm around the room and a warm, welcoming feeling.” yellowstoneclub.com
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WHAT: Specializing in creative styling, editorial and graphic design, Brown’s works have been featured nationally in television and print. She describes her aesthetic as both smart and playful with a keen eye for interiors.
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WHY: Designing with the modern family and their friends in mind, Brown believes that function and clean design go hand in hand—without shying away from color. IN HER WORDS: “I think it takes courage to share your passion with the world, and I don’t take that task lightly. I hope to inspire those around me to pursue their dreams while also being cognizant of their influence. My latest works have been geared toward highlighting BIPOC communities and social issues women are facing.”
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WHO: Brandy Brown, a Pacific Northwest native who loves to travel but feels there’s no place like home. A wife, mother and self-proclaimed “cat lady” to her two gorgeous Bengals, Brown studied graphic design and art history at the Art Institute of Seattle and currently resides on the Eastside in Bellevue.
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With people spending so much time in their houses over the past year, architects and designers are seeing a shift in requests from homeowners—ranging from upgraded outdoor living spaces and additions to designing a new house from scratch. “We are definitely hearing different priorities from our clients,” says Coates Design Architects principal Matthew Coates. “People’s living environments are being put to the test and that has caused a major functional shift.” Here, Coates shares his forecast for the coming year with Luxe. coatesdesign.com Indoor-outdoor living is more popular now than ever. What are some new ways to connect with the outdoors? Some are purely psychological, such as oversize floor-to-ceiling windows, walls that extend into the landscape, and views framed at a distant focal point. Another approach is to intentionally blur the line between inside and outside by utilizing expansive door openings and large overhangs or covered outdoor areas that literally extend one’s living space beyond the walls of the home. What is the next big trend? In the coming year or two, I believe we will witness a renewed love and exploration of color. I also think there will be a major emphasis on the use of antimicrobial building materials and coatings, such as those that contain silver or copper. As they say, necessity is the mother of invention.
MEET THE MAKER NATHIE KATZOFF
Seattle-based Nathie Katzoff has always had big dreams. As a child he got his start painting landscapes and portraits, eventually entering his work in competitions. During his teenage years Katzoff wanted to sail around the world, so he started building boats; this led to woodworking. “It was a great introduction to the craft because there’s so much curved and structural work that comes with it, so it provoked a lot of out-of-the-box thinking,” he explains. With his feet now firmly planted on dry land, Katzoff has a thriving woodworking business, NK Woodworking, where he fashions custom pieces that can stem from a simple sketch or even his own imagination. One standout project is The Hive, a sculptural staircase that consists of 4,000 hand-shaped pieces of walnut with a 40-foot stainless-steel soffit. “A total of 11,000 man hours went into that project,” he says. “It’s probably the most unique wooden staircase ever made by us— and arguably, in the world.” While wood is his primary medium, he also dabbles in hand-forged steel and casted glass. “There’s this point in the design-and-creation process where the piece starts out with a basic form, and then when I’m experimenting with different shapes and proportions, something finally clicks and it becomes something special,” says Katzoff. “Sometimes accidents turn into the most beautiful pieces.” nkwoodworking.com
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meet the maker photos: portrait, quinn zerkel; table photo, courtesy nathie katzoff; the hive photo, matthew gallant. the insider photo: courtesy coates design architects.
Predictions for 2021? We are in a season of change. I think we will continue to see people wanting to improve their living environments, because this is something we can control. We can modify our house to take advantage of a stunning view, we can update the lackluster main bedroom or we can provide order to the kitchen that just doesn’t work. Renovations that expand our living space and connect us to the outdoors will be the primary type of architectural requests in the coming year. Let’s talk again in 12 months and see if I was right.
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I invested in my dream office chair: the Eames Aluminum Group Chair from Design Within Reach. It’s a buy-once, cry-once purchase and I’ve felt a big difference in my posture. –BRIAN PAQUETTE My art collection provides comfort, be it a porcelain bowl by ceramicist Alyssa Black or a still life by the amazing Sally Haley. I love the energy in April Coppini’s work—I don’t think she's captured an animal in her charcoal creations that I haven’t pined for. –JENNIFER LEONARD
I find rich, earthy tones calming yet dynamic, such as Sherwin-Williams Moroccan Brown and Jade Dragon, and Benjamin Moore’s Revere Pewter. –JAMES FUNG
Whether the design is modern or traditional, having a central feature like a fireplace gives any space a sense of high style and great taste. We love fireplaces by Chesney’s or custom designs with natural stone slabs. –HOLLY FRERES
This last year has reinforced my mantra of creating a space that works for your family first. If you get that right, you will have a home that you love and that is also welcoming to guests.
We love 1stdibs for vintage lighting. It can provide a great deal of impact and make even a brand-new space feel layered. –HEIDI CAILLIER
–KYLEE SHINTAFFER
Nothing replaces heated floors. They’re a great, relatively inexpensive investment and completely change your mood, especially in the cooler air of the Pacific Northwest. –JOELLE NESEN
A luxuriously soft wool blanket from Loro Piana, a Vitruvi diffuser with sandalwood, and the warm light from an O&G Studio turnedwood lamp will give you all the hygge you need to get through the winter.
The ultimate luxury is access to outdoor space and fresh air. Even a Juliet balcony to step out onto can nurture your soul. –CHARLIE HELLSTERN
COVID has validated my use of light neutrals. When the palette is bright, your heart rate lowers and wellness can wash over. Save the color for art, flowers, accessories and fashion!
We feel better in spaces that make room for creature comforts. For us, that means lots of books from Peter Miller Books, linens, candles and tabletop items from Hedgerow, and one-of-a-kind finds from vintage dealers like Tom Gorz Collection. –ANDY BEERS
My creativity is spurred by water, which is particularly good living in Seattle! The scenery here shows off yearround: the greenery in spring and summer, the fabulous colors of the fall, and way more than 50 shades of gray in the winter months. –LEEANN BAKER
A good cozy couch, a coffee table book or art that inspires you, and fragrant, toxinfree candles will activate your senses. That’s the best way to feel inspired and at peace in your home. –TIFFANY THOMPSON
–SUSAN MARINELLO
–JENNY GUGGENHEIM
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I love when a piece stops me in my tracks at one of my favorite stores, like Susan Wheeler, Tom Gorz or Epic Antique. The perfect piece can set the tone of the room.
The perfect juxtaposition of textures—a white linen floor-to-ceiling curtain in an old concrete building with light streaming in—gets me every time.
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Toasting our 15th anniversary, Luxe celebrates the power and influence of feel-good design.
THREE LUMINARIES CONTEMPLATE DESIGN. AS TOLD TO MICHELLE BRUNNER
Bunny Williams in the sample library at her Manhattan office.
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My memories of growing up in Charlottesville, Virginia, were of constant company. I lived out in the country, and everyone—my great aunt, godmother, parents—went to each other’s houses. Having a dinner party or a cocktail buffet was a regular occurrence. There were libraries stacked with books and dogs constantly running in and out. It instilled in me the belief that houses should be welcoming, but not so precious that someone might feel uncomfortable. I’ve often said that starting a project is like embarking on a new romance—that feeling of seeing someone across the room at a dinner party and your heart races. I fantasize about the house, imagining what it’s going to look and feel like finished. Like all affairs, there are the highs and lows, the traumas and dramas. There are exhilarating moments when you go shopping and find the perfect piece. Then there are the times when you’re dealing with budget constraints or something goes wrong. When I finish a house, I get incredibly sad. It’s time to move on to the next affair, but it’s hard because that project lived in my head for so long. Working for Sister Parish and Albert Hadley taught me so much. I was just 24 years old, when I was lucky enough to experience the taxi-cab yellow drawing room they did for William Paley’s apartment. It had beautiful French furniture, a Coromandel screen and paintings by Van Gogh and Gauguin, yet the room was so comfortable. It was a perfect juxtaposition of grand and simple. I’ll never forget that space. Interestingly enough, people tend to think that I mostly do chintz rooms, but I believe one of the most beautiful things is to have a very severe background with an incredible piece of 18th-century furniture and a modern painting. No matter the style, it’s got to be comfortable, and that’s especially important now. Eight people should be able to sit in a group and talk to each other with a place to rest their drink. Coming out of this period, people will either want cozier houses filled with furniture and objects, or they’ll be compelled to edit and simplify. Everybody wants an easy answer, but there’s never been just one way in design.
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This past year taught us that design isn’t just a pretty picture; it’s a vital component of our lives. We all like to believe that our homes matter. Certainly, I do—after all, I have a business based around that idea. But the importance of the spaces that we live in was magnified during the pandemic. When we look at gatherings that are more intimate, it makes experiences more valued and important. Though I’ve been sheltering in Provincetown, Massachusetts, I generally think of San Francisco as my home. There’s a common thread that draws outsiders and nonconformists there, whether it’s artsy bohemians or the tech folks; it’s a community that relishes quirkiness and eccentricity. You get the feeling that even the blue bloods in San Francisco have some wonderful tawdry tale in their past! It’s the kind of place where a leather daddy, a drag queen, a tech gazillionaire and a doyenne with a neck full of diamonds can all sit at the same table. It’s part of what drew me there, and what adds a sense of otherness or fearlessness to our work. When I was younger, I was desperate and excited to learn about design. Growing up in Virginia, I recall the impression family trips to Monticello or The Greenbrier had on me. As I got older, I became interested in designers who built totally immersive environments. The first time I went to Hotel Costes in Paris I was enthralled by Jacques Garcia’s ability to create transportive spaces. Similarly, Tony Duquette and Renzo Mongiardino had this gift for crafting rooms in an incredibly theatrical way. For us, every project starts with a story. There’s literally a written script for every job we do. The story provides a guidepost so we don’t lose sight of what we’re trying to achieve. Not every project comes with a rich narrative, but sometimes you get lucky, which happened with our revamp of the Cloud Club, (the legendary lunch spot in the Chrysler Building). It’s one of the most iconic buildings in the world. We want to honor the building’s past as well as the optimism of its era. That’s what’s so special about working on this building at this particular moment. I think we all want to feel optimistic about something right now.
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Ken Fulk on a balcony at the Saint Joseph’s Arts Society in San Francisco.
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Growing up in Palm Beach was a unique experience because it was all folly and fantasy. Every aspect of my childhood home was magical. I grew up in a turreted-shingled church in the middle of a garden filled with orange blossoms and bougainvillea. It’s a place where you can paint vines up over your walls and ceiling. It’s personality-forward decorating. That love of theatrical design, the integration of indoor/outdoor spaces and a laid-back approach to entertaining carry through my designs, no matter where I’m working. Though I hadn’t planned on becoming a designer, I didn’t know how to not make design a priority. Deep down I just really like to find things and shine a light on them in a way that shows their potential. To illustrate, I’m not a morning person—there’s very little you could do to get me to wake up before 8:30 a.m. But if a friend said, I’ll give you $300 to go to the flea market to buy things for my house, I would be up at 5 a.m. shivering in the rain with a sense of anticipation that rivals Christmas morning. I get this feeling when I walk into an antique store or turn down an aisle at a flea market. I think we’re all led to things by our joy and if we’re lucky that can be our career. When I look back, the buildings could burn down and the houses could be sold, but what matters is the people I’ve come to love or be changed by. It’s funny—you think your career is about what you do, but it’s mostly about who you do it with. An unforeseen and often uncelebrated highlight is that I get to work with my mother (interior designer Mimi McMakin). She’s the designer I’ve learned the most from, and it’s not just what she’s taught me professionally per se, but also the constantly evolving, beautiful home she provided for us. The past year has given us all a chance to reconsider our priorities and what makes our homes distinctly ours. The pandemic, the stopping of work, having been stuck in our houses—it’s made things that matter mean much more. Personally, it has made me more focused on antiques, vintage items and things that have history. It’s beauty with deeper roots, meaning and authenticity.
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Celerie Kemble in her New York City apartment.
FOR A NEW WAVE OF HOME DECOR BRANDS, GOOD BUSINESS AND SOCIAL CONSCIOUS GO HAND IN HAND. W R I T T E N BY G R AC E B E U L E Y H U N T
“Consumers are becoming more discerning about investing in brands with purpose,” says Jodie Fried, co-founder of Armadillo. Of the brand’s artisan and weaver community (shown here), she adds, “We consider them extended family.”
Being confined to our spaces like never before has shed light on every facet of our homes: the look, the function, the comforts— and with renewed potency, the intentions behind the items we live with. While consumer activism gained fresh credence in 2020, a rising tide of young design brands have been defining a new model of ethical production at scale for years. Unable to find fine, handmade rugs that aligned with their value set, Jodie Fried and Sally Pottharst founded Armadillo with community enrichment and fairtrade practices as key DNA pillars. Not a decade into business, the duo established The Armadillo Foundation, which supports free medical clinics and funds an elementary school in their weaver village in India. “We have a team on the ground and our artisans know that if they have a
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financial or medical need, they can come to us,” says Fried. For Los Angeles-based Block Shop, kinship was a similarly integral principal. Helmed by sisters Hopie and Lily Stockman, the cult favorite design studio was born on relationships Lily had developed with a family of next-generation block printers while studying overseas. Recognizing kindred spirits in these artistic entrepreneurs, the sisters hatched plans for a graphic block print brand whose success champions wages two to three times higher than the national average and dedicates 5% of proceeds toward health care initiatives in the Jaipur artisan community. “A familial sense of decency has always been our core ethos,” says Hopie. Like the Stockman sisters, Christina Bryant too found the spark for St. Frank,
her luxury home goods brand, while abroad. Living in rural Rwanda, Bryant became enamored with the exquisite Agaseke baskets made in her village. So spurred a business model that works with artisans in under-resourced communities to design and produce product lines. (To date, St. Frank supports jobs in more than two dozen countries.) “We showcase traditional craft as art form,” says Bryant, adding that her Oaxacan embroidered tablecloths take four women an entire month to create. “Our model is the opposite of exploitative. We make a premium product that the handiwork deserves.” As with anything shown affection, the impact is palpable. Notes Hopie, “When human care and thoughtfulness flow from creator to object, you sense that intention when you hold it in your hand.”
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A-LISTERS RECALL THE SPACES THAT HAVE LEFT AN INDELIBLE MARK. W R I T T E N A N D P R O D U C E D BY B R I T TA N Y C H E VA L I E R M C I N T Y R E
Alexa Hampton's sitting room for the 2014 Kips Bay Decorator Show House.
“In 2014, I did the Kips Bay Decorator Show House at the famed Villard Houses. It was a Mudejar fantasy of a sitting room that was really elevated by the architecture of this NYC landmark.” –ALEXA HAMPTON, ALEXAHAMPTON.COM
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“I have a few rooms I continually fall back on for inspiration. I love Nancy Lancaster’s ‘buttah-yellah’ drawing room on London’s Avery Row and Billy Baldwin’s La Fiorentina in the south of France— both for their mastery of furniture layouts and comfortable style.” –DANIELLE ROLLINS, DANIELLEDROLLINS.COM
“ If I had to choose one building as being the most important to my work, it would be the Renaissance palazzo Villa Rotonda designed by Andrea Palladio. Studying it helped me discover the tenets and discipline of classical design and the proportional principles of Vitruvius.” –TOM STRINGER, TOMSTRINGER.COM
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“My favorite room is the grand salon of the late designer Hubert de Givenchy in Paris. It taught me the importance of creating multiple ways to use a room, the joy of mixing wildly disparate elements together, and that a space shouldn’t appear perfect, but rather that it has effortlessly evolved over time.”
When designing the grand salon in his former residence, Château du Grand-Lucé, in France’s Loire Valley, Timothy Corrigan turned to Hubert de Givenchy as inspiration.
–TIMOTHY CORRIGAN, TIMOTHY-CORRIGAN.COM
–FERN SANTINI, FERNSANTINI.COM
“My first ‘pinch me’ moment was when Luxe ran my Palmolive Building project on its Chicago and National covers in 2012. It was a game changer for my confidence and gave me assurance that I was really capable of hanging with the best designers in the country.” –SUMMER THORNTON, SUMMERTHORNTONDESIGN.COM
“Last year, I designed a bedroom suite for a showhouse inspired by my mother, a breast cancer survivor, with the intent of renewal for anyone going through treatment. Colors, textures and patterns were all inspired by my heritage, and once the room was complete, I knew I had created something that would take me to the next level.” –GAIL DAVIS, GAILDAVISDESIGNSLLC.COM
The foyer of Summer Thornton’s Chicago project featured in Luxe Interiors + Design in 2012.
timothy corrigan photo: eric piasecki. summer thornton photo: nick johnson.
“Three years ago, my career changed when I was hired for the interiors of a Mayan-inspired house by Paul Lamb Architects. Not only did the clients have a love for the Mayan culture, but also a fascination with Art Deco. It was my first chance to put a collection together that embraced several centuries— everything from Biedermeier to Ruhlmann to Giacometti to now. It was scary, but oh so rewarding!”
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–KATHRYN IRELAND, KATHRYNIRELAND.COM Kathryn Ireland’s textile Breakfast nook designed collection displayed by Charlotte Lucas in her original Santa Monica home.
“Many years ago, I designed the main bedroom and bathroom for a showhouse that changed my career. At that time, I had several articles written about my love for color and pattern. While I do love both, I felt like I was being pigeonholed as “the pattern guy.” So, I designed a neutral room. It certainly helped me gain a whole new level of clientele.” –JAY JEFFERS, JAYJEFFERS.COM
“Ca’Liza, our version of Heron Bay in Nassau, was on a magazine cover and changed my career forever.” –AMANDA LINDROTH, AMANDALINDROTHDESIGN.COM Mark Sikes’s room for the 2015 Kips Bay Decorator Show House.
“ Designing the dining room for the 2015 Kips Bay Decorator Show House was a big step. It was classic and timeless but bold. The room was inspired by Marella Agnelli. It was the first time East Coasters and editors could see and experience a space by me.” –MARK D. SIKES, MARKDSIKES.COM
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Amanda Lindroth’s island getaway in Nassau, Bahamas.
kathryn ireland photo: tim beddow. mark sikes photo: amy neunsinger. amanda lindroth photo: tria giovan.
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“Since Los Angeles was void of anything resembling the British Isles in the early ’90s, I opened a tiny shop in Santa Monica. With my collection of lighting, pillows, tartan throws and other accessories flying off the shelves (all 10 of them), I realized I had arrived!”
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A breakfast nook designed by Charlotte Lucas.
–CHARLOTTE LUCAS, CHARLOTTELUCASDESIGN.COM
“Growing up in New York, I was starstruck by the magnitude and beauty of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Now, whenever I begin a project, I think of its grandeur and scale, its enclosure and how specific pieces will relate to the space and create just enough tension to make it interesting.”
“ My great-grandmother’s house in the small village of Péronne in France has the thing I find most beautiful in a building: a deep sense of being grounded, having been in one place for so long that it feels like it belongs as much as the hill that it sits on. The building’s stone is the same color as the earth of the courtyard and the vineyards that surround it. It feels organically connected, almost as if it sprouted up on its own.”
–JOY MOYLER, JOYMOYLERINTERIORS.COM
–JESSICA HELGERSON, JHINTERIORDESIGN.COM
Patrick McCarthy’s Miami living room designed by Thom Filicia. Thom Filicia's living room design for Patrick McCarthy.
“Fashion publishing icon Patrick McCarthy’s Miami apartment was one of my first projects after opening my firm. I was able to push creative boundaries with the space—custom pieces blended with antiques and his incredible art collection. The design made sense for Miami and McCarthy’s lifestyle, while pushing the limits a bit.” –THOM FILICIA, THOMFILICIA.COM
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“Designing a house for my sister-in-law and her family was a turning point. My style has evolved since this 2016 project, but the hallmarks of my work— combining old with new, taking chances with pattern and color, and being practical yet creative about space— ring true to this day.”
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JENNIFER WEST SHOWROOM Jennifer West Showroom welcomes new additions from Westside textiles and leathers, designed for livable luxury. jenniferwestshowroom.com
SAR AH ALEXANDR A A Sarah Alexandra shirt is both an original work of art and the ideal canvas to create an individual look. Priced at $415. sarahalexandra.com
B WORKSHOP Meet the Clutch tray from B Workshop. Not your average tray, Clutch is available in a mink or sable finish on black walnut wood, with brass footings and a variety of interior panels to complement any decor. bworkshoptrays.com
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LATHAM INTERIORS The Erickson chair, part of Latham Interiors’ new Namesake furniture line, takes the traditional accent chair in an entirely new direction, with sleek midcentury inspiration in its pleasing curves and tapered legs. Priced at $560. shoplatham.com
MONTANA EXPRESSIONS FURNITURE The Montana Expressions team brings your design vision to livable expression—from ideation and planning, to framing the perfect piece of art. Their philosophy is rooted in providing exceptional one-on-one service; getting to know clients’ personal style, unique project goals, budget and preferences. montanaexpressions.com
TR AMMELL-GAGNE The LUMA Strap Desi Coffee Table 2.0 shows here in steel, wood and cast glass. Locally made in Seattle, it bridges the gap between modern design and traditional craftsmanship, revelation and refinement, aspiration and industry. tgshowroom.com
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ADAMS ARCHITECTURE This new home, composed of strong, simple roof forms, offers a unique indoor-outdoor living experience. Flamed-wood siding, a standing seam roof and weathering steel are living finish materials that will naturally patina, while lasting a lifetime. adamsarchitecture.net | 206.954.2885
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AKJ ARCHITECTS Extensive renovations create a luxurious guest suite design that maximizes views, incorporates carefully detailed millwork, integrates technology, and complements the details of the adjacent 1914 Craftsman home. Photography by Benjamin Benschneider. akjarchitects.com | 206.427.0980
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BC&J ARCHITECTURE Elegant, functional and simple shed forms, employed for centuries by the inhabitants of the Puget Sound area, inspired the design of this Port Madison house with a midcentury modern vibe. bcandj.com | 206.780.9113
BRECHBUHLER ARCHITECTS Serving the Mountain West, Brechbuhler Architects designs wonderful spaces to enjoy the world in which they live. brechbuhlerarchitects.com | 406.522.0369
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CELLA ARCHITECTURE With its spacious porch facing the pool and gardens, this refined home is a sunlight-filled expression of a classic farmhouse, where traditional detailing blends seamlessly with modern touches. cellaarchitecture.com | 971.229.1776
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CONARD ROMANO ARCHITECTS This classic, Shingle-style home is rich in tradition and detail, yet designed for contemporary, active family living. It features views of the lake and city skyline beyond. conardromano.com | 206.329.4227
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DANA WEBBER DESIGN GROUP The warmth of this house conjures far-off places where food, wine and good conversation dominate the culture—places where artisans are valued for their work in creating a home. danawebber.com | 206.842.2657
DAVID COLEMAN ARCHITECTURE With its origami-inspired floating roof, this modern Bellevue home takes full advantage of its unique setting to create a light-filled great room and intimate courtyards among towering fir trees. davidcoleman.com | 206.443.5626
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The first LEED-certified residence in Portland is nestled in acres of Northwest rainforest, mere minutes from urban living downtown. Here, sustainability effortlessly transcends style, through timeless design and indoor-outdoor living.
Exquisite stonework adorns the design of this house, transforming it into a sculpture. A low-lying stone wall and grand stairway draw the eyes to the delightful exterior. This is the art of architecture.
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HOSHIDE WANZER ARCHITECTS The butterfly roof of this home expresses the natural lines of the site by following the slope toward the shore, then turning up to capture spectacular Lake Washington views. Photography by John Granen. hw-architects.com | 206.325.6441
JANOF ARCHITECTURE With its wall of gold-leaf glass tile, vertical-grain fir windows and molecular light fixture, this stylish retreat offers a 21st-century take on classic Northwest modernism. janofarchitecture.com | 206.795.4038
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KASA ARCHITECTURE Architect Susan Ingham improved and transformed her clients’ existing 1906 house, seamlessly blending the old with the new. This breakfast room is the clients’ new favorite place. kasaarchitecture.com | 206.334.2521
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NORDBY DESIGN, ARCHITECTURE & INTERIORS This new, custom luxury home was designed on a 4.5-plus acre lot in the countryside of West Linn, Oregon.
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PELLETIER + SCHAAR Spacious, but cozy; closed, yet open; solid, but transparent ... this property is beautifully nestled with high bank, south-facing views. This house of contrasts meets all the client’s eclectic wants and needs. pelletierschaar.com | 360.629.5375
SCOTT | EDWARDS ARCHITECTURE Five Peaks Lookout sits in the heart of Oregon’s Wine Country with 360-degree views of five surrounding mountains, while maintaining an intimate connection to the landscape. seallp.com | 503.226.3617
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Perched on a hillside with panoramic views of Snowmass Mountain, the Owl Creek Residence is an all-weather mountain retreat designed for recharging relationships and renewing connections to the Rocky Mountain landscape. skylabarchitecture.com | 503.525.9315
Need more entertainment at home? A built-in bar, billiards, and soft-seating TV area make this space fun for the whole family.
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STURMAN ARCHITECTS This lakefront house lot had many restrictions. The design blends a low-sloping Northwest contemporary roofline with Nantucket style, achieving the clients’ design objectives for this family house. sturmanarchitects.com | 425.451.7003
TELFORD+BROWN STUDIO ARCHITECTURE This home is situated with views toward the surrounding hills, horses and family farmstead. With simple forms, warm materials and abundant light, generations will gather here, together, now and in the future. telfordbrownstudio.com | 503.223.4957
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LILLIAN AUGUST FOR HICKORY WHITE The new Lillian August Outdoor Collection includes this elegant retro-modern Barbarosa Chair. With its teak and stainless-steel frame and comfortable performance fabric, this chair is a sophisticated statement for both indoor and outdoor settings. lillianaugustfinefurniture.com
TEAK WAREHOUSE Teak Warehouse features the stunning and refined SoHo Teak Collection paired with the sophisticated Oslo tables for a modern, minimalistic style certain to impress. For all of the company’s inspirational, coastal modern collections, visit teakwarehouse.com. teakwarehouse.com
MONOGR AM APPLIANCES At Monogram, it’s not one detail, it’s many— creating appliances that look, feel and perform as if designed for you. Through passion and precision, Monogram is redefining the world of luxury appliances one detail at a time. monogram.com
PARIS CER AMICS Paris Ceramics is the supplier of timeless and beautiful flooring materials. Visit one of its showrooms to see this Hammered German Silver tile, as well as its large range of products. Contact Paris Ceramics at 888.845.3487 for more information and samples. parisceramicsusa.com
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Introducing the latest addition to its column collection— the Monolith wine preservation system features two or three adjustable temperature zones and innovative technology, like Wi-Fi monitoring capabilities. home.liebherr.com
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NOBLESSA Noblessa brings elegance to even the most practical details. Through its designs, one can discover drawers and pullouts with glass sides to instantly find utensils and ingredients. noblessa.com
THEODORE ALEXANDER The polished-brass metal cube top of the Joseph Cocktail Table is captured within a quartered oak-veneered, pierced pyramid frame, and features Theodore Alexander’s Smokehouse finish. Style and function join beautifully with this modern, edgy design. theodorealexander.com
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Clockwise from top left: Aussellet Darl Fabric by Nicholas Herbert / claremontfurnishing.com. Botanic Garden Fabric / soane.co.uk. Somerset Openwork Braid Trim / samuelandsons.com. Melaya Fabric by Jasper / michaelsmithinc.com. Sitaron Fabric / namaysamay.com. Somerset StriĂŠ Braid / samuelandsons.com. Tatting Stripe Fabric / bennisonfabrics.com. Shiraz Fabric / fortuny.com. Limbury and Hector Fabrics by Colefax & Fowler / cowtan.com. Background: Rainforest Raffia Wallcovering / phillipjeffries.com.
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Clockwise from top right: Sakana by CW Stockwell. Cimaruta / zakandfox.com. Catalina by Moore & Giles. Orange & Leaves by Jennifer Shorto. Saga / meridastudio.com. Midnight Mademoiselle by Jennifer Shorto. Cashmere by Johnstons of Elgin. Bishop by Jeffrey Bilhuber / legracieux.com. Anni Stripe by Imogen Heath. Kinkead by Ferrick Mason. Whistler by Moore & Giles. Bromley by Jeffrey Bilhuber / legracieux.com. Mosaic Weave / thibaut.com. Speakeasy / fabricut.com. Wallpaper & Fabrics: Harbinger / harbingerla.com.
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Clockwise from top center: Brazilian Nut Beads and Kenyan Miniature Baskets / nyumbani.org. Classic Mud Cloth Fabrics / stfrank.com. Vintage Japanese Napkin. Return of the Rudeboy by Dean Chalkey and Harris Elliott / antennebooks.com. Figure Sculpture by D. Gabbidon / theolympiagallery.com. Background: Macramé Wallpaper / arte-international.com.
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Fresco Forward The word fresco transports us to Italian villages with painterly scenes. One of the most stunning examples of the art form lies within the excavated House of the Orchard, built in the first century A.D. in the ancient city of Pompeii. The walls, presumably painted for a wealthy family, depict ethereal garden settings of trees, animals and garden decor in rich, saturated tones—strikingly intact, even after being buried for hundreds of years.
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Clockwise from top right: Santorini Fabric in Blue Toile / Price upon request / clarencehouse.com. Washed Blue Bowl by Source and Tradition / $138 / shopterrain.com shopterrain.com. Cotton Napkin by Isilda Parente / $8 / avidaportuguesa.com. Pambiche Tile Collection / Price upon request / annsacks.com. Farrow Round Cocktail Table / Price upon request / sherrill-occasional.com. Scroll Arm Chair / $2,470 / susieatkinson.com. Caldwell 8108F Rug in Blue / Price upon request / feizy.com. Staro Barnyard Horse Double Old Fashioned Glass / $275 / artelglass.com. Timepiece Tassel Tieback in Sapphire / Price upon request / fabricut.com.
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Pay close attention and Portugal’s complex history comes to life via its masterful legacy of intricate tilemaking. Individual geometric and colorful patterns can be credited to the Moorish influence dating back to the 13th century, whereas blue-and-white scenic motifs were first introduced to the country by Italian artists. This detailed scene decorating a Porto railway station illustrates a storybook narrative—we take it these walls can talk!
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Clockwise from top right: Rivers Small Fluted Pendant by Marie Flanigan for Visual Comfort & Co. / $679 / circalighting.com. Origami and Stellar Wallpaper / Price upon request / arte-international.com. Taper Chair by Kara Mann / Price upon request / mcguirefurniture.com. Tommy Table / Other finishes from $2,835 / armani.com. Marquetry Sphere by Silvia Furmanovich / $1,500 / bergdorfgoodman.com. Channel Placemat / $86 / kimseybert.com. Ornamenta Frog Closure in Persimmon / Price upon request / jimthompsonfabrics.com. Kortez Wall Art / Price upon request / madegoods.com.
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Step foot inside Beijing’s Forbidden City, constructed some 600 years ago, and a sense of reverence immediately sets in. The palace’s precise and complex carvings and bas-relief detail—all handmade—showcase exceptional craftsmanship and artistry. Vibrant hues of red, gold and green bring the ornamentation to life—a centuries-old palette that still feels remarkably modern in today’s world of design.
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LOW PROFILE The low-slung slipper chair was in vogue during the Victorian Era when ladies needed a comfortable place to put on stockings and shoes. While this design has certainly withstood the test of time, Brooklyn-based maker Eny Lee Parker nixed the petite scale of the slipper silhouette with her * Chair in favor of a more substantial approach. Upholstered in mohair, the rounded shape of the piece is meant to resemble an O and accompany Parker’s Stitch Stool for an XO effect. enyleeparker.com
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SMOKE SCREEN While the traditional upholstered screen was once used for privacy, the Nila Screen by DeMuro Das is a stunning statement piece meant to be on display. Each panel is crafted with eucalyptus veneer marquetry, gray lacquer and castbronze antique hinges, and embroidered in collaboration with French accessories designer Olivia Dar. The curved lines and intense blue coloration are a reference to Le Corbusier’s Capitol Complex building in Chandigarh, India. demurodas.com
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ON A LIMB The Vintner Table by Kate McIntyre and Brad Huntzinger of Ironies provides a refreshing spin on the classic drinks table, which was introduced in the 1920s when cocktail hour became de rigueur and occasional surfaces were needed. This piece has a cast-brass base antiqued by hand and decorated with a charming fauxbois pattern, while the shagreen top is applied in a starburst motif. ironies.com
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PASS THE TORCH During the mid-20th century, palm tree lighting gained popularity with many pieces produced in the opulent Hollywood Regency style. The goal for Iatesta Studio was to reintroduce the design as more refined and architectural for contemporary interiors, and the result is the sculptural Palm Tree Torchiere. Constructed of forged steel and done in a soft-aged zinc finish, each large-scale, wallmount lamp has more than 130 leaves that are hand cut, rolled and shaped before being welded to the frame. iatestastudio.com Amoir Fou fabric throughout, dedar.com
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Chair, bringing such talents as Ray Booth, David Phoenix
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the worlds of fashion and art, social media,
This fall, he proudly reveals the new Everett by Skip Rumley™
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culture and its 110th anniversary in 2021. As with every collection,
“This has helped transform our company over the past two
the pieces are mixable and matchable. “Our strength lies in our
decades,” says Skip Rumley, vice president and creative
customization and one-of-a-kind, made-to-order methods,”
director, who, himself, has made an indelible imprint. For the
Rumley says. Bespoke in every way.
“We focus on pieces that have great bones … beautiful proportion and scale, and timeless style.”
MUSINGS + MAKINGS: A Q+A WITH RUMLEY How has your 20 years in design shaped this new collection? One learns to ‘speak a lot of languages’ as style, fashion and form have evolved. I love references to classic design and the excitement created when traditional and modern forms are mixed with soft silhouettes and architectural forms.
Top: HC3014-05 Parker Sofa, HC3013-14 Joel Chair, HC3007-55 Jim Wing Chair, HC3086-70 Bill Lamp Table, and HC3085-10/HC8030-02 Grace Table base. Artwork by Jim Koch. Above: HC3003-06/96 Kate Sofa, HC3004-27 Susan Swivel Chair, HC3006-21 Wayne Lounge Chair, and HC3080-70 Krystal Cocktail Table. All photography courtesy of Hickory Chair
What inspired your approach? With inspiration from fashion, jewelry and fine art, I created this collection of bedroom, dining and living room furniture with a deep understanding of the desires of the Hickory Chair customer. It was important that each piece have beautiful proportion and scale, a dynamic shape and be made from an interesting array of materials.
What materials will we see? American walnut and ash along with mahogany, marble, glass and customdesigned hardware were used in the creation of the wood products. Optional tops, finishes and Customer’s Own Hardware COH®, as well as a new Made 2 Measure™ table group provide an exciting palette ready for personalization. The new upholstery collection includes signature chairs and sumptuous sofa and sectional groupings, as well as hand-tufted pieces.
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Table for Two EVERY CORNER IS CONSIDERED IN DESIGNER THOMAS O’BRIEN’S COZY AND COLLECTED KITCHEN. W R I T T E N A N D P R O D U C E D BY K AT H R Y N G I V E N P H O T O G R A P H Y BY F R A N C E S C O L AG N E S E
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Thomas O’Brien’s Library House started with a vision for the kitchen. As the story goes, when the building next to his current Bellport, New York, home—a former 1830s boys’ school, which he shares with husband and designer Dan Fink—became available, O’Brien purchased it and started fresh with a ground-up build. “We both love to cook and dine in and when planning this house, we decided it was finally time to create a wonderful kitchen like we do for our clients,” he says. aerostudios.com Talk to us about the floor plan. The kitchen had to be both beautiful and functional and was laid out to accommodate two small rooms flanking the main cooking space, which sits at the top of a large, layered library. Both adjacent areas can be closed off allowing the main space’s kitchen island to shine. Inspired by an actual English table several hundred years old, the substantial island features clipped corners, lots of storage and a beautiful stone surface. What was the starting point for the design? I love marble and the way it looks in traditional homes. I had originally bought slabs of marble for the kitchen but on a trip to the stone yard I came across this Connemara marble I had never seen before. Sourced from the coast of Ireland, the veining reminds me of a vivid green landscape, which I knew would look lovely in the kitchen. It completely changed the space and became the total inspiration for the room. That table is so inviting! The dining table is the ideal scale for two or four people and is an old English design that falls into the category of brown furniture no one wants anymore, but it’s kind of perfect. The way we set it up is that the cook sits in the chair, for easy access to the kitchen, and the other gets to relax on the settee, but we mix up duties all the time. This whole area feels easy, even if it’s a bit fancy! The backsplash transforms the space. Why a mirror? The moment the mirror went in, it changed everything. It not only opens up the kitchen but functions as a window bringing in and reflecting light, which is important in this slightly darker Library House. You can see what’s happening behind you, so the mirror acts as a tool to see the full picture.
In Thomas O’Brien’s kitchen, a custom walnut island by Aero Studios, his design laboratory, takes center stage. The Art Deco drawer pulls are from Le BHV Marais found on a trip to Paris. A Visual Comfort & Co. ceiling fixture and Galia Century stools, both collaborations with O’Brien, complete the arrangement. On the previous page, the designer’s dogs, Dally Mae and Totie, pose on the dining settee upholstered in Owls & Fruit by GP & J Baker for Lee Jofa. The French linen tablecloth is from Copper Beech and the large tumblers are by Baccarat.
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Clockwise from top: A vintage boxed set of sterling silver flatware by Tiffany & Co.; Iced Marble by Benjamin Moore decorates the nostalgic pegboard, which houses the designer’s cookware collection; Irish Connemara Marble, available at BAS Stone, creates a stunning backdrop for an assortment of objets.
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An assemblage of new and antique copper cookware decorates this charming nook off of the main kitchen area. Furniture pieces purchased on an excursion to Lillie Road in London add character.
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Past Perfect CHARACTERFUL AND COMFORTABLE, THERE’S NOTHING DATED ABOUT THE NEW HISTORICAL HOME. W R I T T E N A N D P R O D U C E D BY G R AC E B E U L E Y H U N T
There’s something soothing about a house that has stood the test of time—layers of soul, a testament to enduring materials and beneath it all, a suggestion of simpler days. It is these and so many other attributes that have intrigued design devotees young and old to seek out historic homes. As Summer Loftin, designer, antiques dealer and lucky inhabitant of this preserved 1920s carriage house, keenly observes, “Nostalgia is making a comeback and everybody loves a great story.”
In her own Atlanta living room, designer Summer Loftin chose Benjamin Moore’s Summer Blue to create “a calm yet vibrant” setting for original architectural features, including black-and-white checkered floors and preserved dentil moldings, to shine. Adding interest, Loftin’s personal collections of blue-andwhite porcelain, early 20th-century Dutch oil paintings and antique furnishings build a unique and storied tableau. summerloftin.com
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ORIGINAL FLAVOR Brooklyn-based architect Elizabeth Roberts built an empire around gently injecting turn-of-the-century homes with contemporary perspective. Here, Roberts waxes poetic on balancing old with new and the appetite for historic charm in the luxury market. elizabethroberts.com Natural niche: As an undergrad at UC Berkeley, I spent summers on an archeological dig in Crete, which opened my eyes to the layers of history found in architecture. At the time, Columbia University’s Architectural Historic Preservation graduate program offered a Design Sector degree that focused on the reuse of historic buildings.
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I’m so happy this brought me to New York. I’ve restored more than 50 townhouses here, the vast majority more than 150 years old. Reno rule: With an addition, it’s respectful to create a clear demarcation where the old building ends and new one begins. I will not design “fake old.” Never update: Original handrails. Solid mahogany is irreplaceable and when restored, incomparable to any other wood. Always update: Lighting and paint. Dream digs: An old Parisian apartment with high ceilings and plaster moldings everywhere. Characterful refresh: Minimize sheetrock by installing painted or unpainted wood paneling on the ceiling or walls. Finding balance: If there is an authentic detail, I’ll try hard to work around it—and not just in prewar buildings. For a current 1980s renovation, we decided that the unusual roof and double-story fireplace should stay. We’re replacing the lava-stone panels on the chimney breast with handmade tile, but decided the shape and form were important to retaining the feel of the original structure. Always chic: Authenticity. I spend an enormous amount of time creating unique homes that sit well within their context.
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In-store: Conversation pieces with personality— unique furnishings, new and vintage art and creative accessories. Personal aesthetic: I’m drawn to antiques with a contemporary feel and look for pieces with very clean lines. That being said, I also love rococo. It’s all about the mix. Signature pieces: Mirrors. Even in a contemporary house, an antique mirror looks fresh, and we sell a lot of them. We also love a great gilt wood chair which we’ll usually upholster in something fun, like chartreuse felt. Two cents: The designer Miles Redd once said that the success of a project depends on how many “yeses” he gets. My advice is to hire a great designer and say “yes” a lot. foundforthehome.com
CRIS BRIGER AND CHARLES PEED, CASA GUSTO WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
Old with new: We offer antiques, art and exclusive contemporary pieces, including Mexican Talavera pottery and papier-mâché botanicals. Recent favorite: A 19 th -century Irish mahogany settee, which arrived in a very stiff blue silk. We reupholstered it in a brown stripe and added chocolate ribbons for spunk. Totally Pride and Prejudice worthy. Secret sauce: We like opposing fabrics, like mattress ticking upholstery for a formal bench to change its attitude—like a day dress for evening. Why antique: Furniture, like architecture, should pass the test of time, evoking where it came from, and bringing a story to a room. getthegusto.com
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Sweet spots: 16th- to 20 th-century textiles, furniture, carpets, ceramics, natural history, paintings, chandeliers and more. Latest score: 16th -century Ming Swatow porcelain plates from a shipwreck discovered off Sumatra. I covered the walls of my sitting room with over 300 of them. Timeless means: Good proportion, quality materials, solid construction and a nice patina. In demand: Dutch Colonial furniture from the 19th and 20th century; simple pieces with strong lines. Mantra: I search the world for beautiful objects. It doesn’t matter who made it or when—just that it’s beautiful. michaeltrapp.com
For a decadent dose of old-world style, look no further than de Gournay’s new Cabinet of Curiosities wallcovering. Drawing inspiration from the 16th -century Wunderkammer craze, the design depicts an array of collectible objects—all hand-painted and custom curated per client—set within the illusion of decorative cabinetry. Think of it like your own miniature museum immortalized in silk. degournay.com
ROOTED IN PLACE Residences by architect Gil Schafer are an inimitable cocktail of timeless style and modern comfort. Whether designing his own Greek Revival farmhouse in New England or a sprawling Mediterranean Revival in Montecito (as seen in this sketch), according to Schafer, the following three considerations shape every ground-up project from outset to install day. gpschafer.com Siting. The most successful home design sits on its site in a way that feels inevitable. It nestles into the land, taking cues from its contours, embracing the views and creating seemingly effortless fl ow between inside and outside. Context. A new historic house’s authenticity really depends on how well it relates to its context—both natural and historical. What style it is, its proportions, how the windows look, its details—all of these elements send subliminal messages to the mind’s eye that tell you whether to believe the design or not. Decoration. Never leave thinking about decoration until the end of the project— it should be right there at the beginning along with the architecture and the landscape. In the most successful schemes, the furniture sits effortlessly in rooms designed around them, and the colors and textures of the fabrics enhance the architecture, connecting with the residence’s sense of time and place.
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While the exact origin story remains unconfirmed, the rocking chair is widely held as an American contribution, first favored by Colonial mothers, later decorating porches from the Great Plains to the White House and always being reinvented anew as a dynamic design statement. Handiwork of Asheville, North Carolina-based chairmaker Brian Boggs, the Cio rocker—available in maple, walnut and cherry— speaks to both the resurgent chic of clean-lined brown furniture and the enduring appeal of a quintessentially American staple. brianboggschairmakers.com
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DESIGNER DAVID KAIHOI TELLS THE TALE OF A GRAND OLD 1810 FEDERAL THAT LURED HIS FAMILY TO THE HUDSON VALLEY.
We got the itch last April. A friend insisted we crash at his 19 th-century farmhouse in upstate New York, and that’s when my wife began aching for a country home. She always wanted a Jane Austen fantasy: an old house with good bones and stories. But it was only an abstract notion with architectural flourishes—a crackling fireplace, a proper staircase, gutsy millwork, worn floors and wavy glass windows. Maybe a kooky attic. Something rough around the edges with strong, redeemable character. Our hearts are in New York City’s East Village, where we haven’t tired of our fifth-floor walkup. Our two kids share a bedroom and we colorfully negotiate use of a single bathroom. It’s an adventure that keeps us tight and mindful. We weren’t necessarily in a position to buy, but we love a project—and entertaining the idea had become a preferred dinner conversation. Where could it be? What might it look like? We were open to all scenarios, but that weekend directed our focus to a historic home in the Hudson Valley.
We’d ogle listings of romantic piles, sigh to ourselves and think, ‘too much work,’ or ‘too much money.’ It was heartbreaking! Death by a thousand listings. But then, one stopped us cold. You know that feeling when it starts to hurt? That’s love, I think. We fell in love. The house was in Columbia County and since we were in the area over the New Year, we planned a drive-by; a tempt of fate. We snooped around and peeked through windows. As we feared, it checked all boxes: history, scale and gentle layers of quirks from owners past and present. We contacted the broker for a closer look, and you know the rest. For now, the rooms are empty and the echoes couldn’t make us happier. It will be a long, slow burn, collecting stories and writing the next chapter in the history of this house. reddkaihoi.com
The new neighbors—goats from an abutting horse farm—offer an unconventional housewarming for designer David Kaihoi, wife Monique, daughter Mirabelle and son Anders, as they settle into their recently purchased historic home in Ghent, New York.
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hen building highly customized homes, a myriad of challenges can come into play. For the team at Roberts Group, one of the biggest challenges in the industry happens to be one of their greatest successes. “The actual construction is the easy part of what we do,” says founder Owen Roberts. “Clear communication— which can prevent huge hurdles—is one of our greatest strengths.” Whether involved in heavy earthwork, shoring and piling or unique structural demands, the Roberts Group team strives for projects most builders won’t even consider. “The more challenging the project, the more rewarding it is,” says vice president Zach Roberts, currently transitioning with general manager Chris Berg to take over the company. “We facilitate a wonderful design experience, while at the same time controlling costs and schedule.” It’s this combination of in-depth expertise and collaboration in the most complex situations that put Roberts Group on the map. “Custom building is a team sport,”
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In what ways do you include the client in your creative process? We always allow the client to drive the design. We strive to be supportive and make the process as enjoyable as possible for our clients, bringing their dream to reality. Please name influences that inform your work and approach to it. Our biggest influences are our clients and design teams. What is the next move for your firm? As Roberts Group looks to the future, Zach and Chris will continue to stay current with software and building technologies, and will also expand our service and maintenance department to keep the homes we build looking new for decades to come.
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Top: This traditional home surrounded by lush gardens is the result of close collaboration with the landscape architect. Architecture by Aaron Mollick of Studio AM Architecture, while still at Stuart Silk Architects; landscape architecture by Richard Hartlage of Land Morphology. Above, left: Streamlined and elegant, a stairway becomes art in this downtown Kirkland condominium renovation. Architecture by Hoshide Wanzer Architects. Above, right: Contemporary homes often capture the most panoramic views, such as this dramatic vista on Queen Anne Hill. Design by Elizabeth Stretch of Stretch Design. Opposite, left: It’s always fun to defy gravity. This contemporary home sits atop Queen Anne Hill overlooking downtown Seattle. Design by Elizabeth Stretch of Stretch Design. Opposite, right: “Roberts Group doesn’t have a particular style of its own,” Zach says. “We listen carefully to our clients and our design teams, and create the exact look our clients envision.” Architecture by AOME Architects; design by S|J Design Concepts.
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GROUNDBREAKERS Groundbreaker, innovator, pioneer—no matter the term, the people, products, companies and concepts on the following pages have made an indelible imprint on their respective fields. From striking aesthetics and unique perspectives to signature skills and materials that make their mark, these groundbreakers all share one mission: to inspire and aspire. Mastering their “it” factor to leave a lasting legacy in the world of design.
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MATERIAL MOMENT Adams Architecture strives to use materials that are durable and timeless, and to explore unique ways to detail them. A recent project in Issaquah was sided entirely in lightly charred shou sugi ban planks sourced from Whidbey Island. The light char provides a durable finish that reveals the wood grain as it weathers. Anne and John paired the more rustic exterior siding with interior paneling in a smooth stained cedar and slim window surrounds for the perfect complementary contrast.
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Partnership runs deep at Adams Architecture, where principals Anne Adams, AIA, and John Adams, AIA, celebrate 26 years of teaming up in work and in life. Both met in 1994 as graduate students at the University of Michigan, and together, moved to New York to begin their careers in architecture—Anne at Michael Graves A&D and John at Frederic Schwartz Architects. In 2001, the couple relocated to Seattle, seeking opportunities to do more hands-on design work with talented fabricators. The design duo opened their namesake practice in 2014, and never looked back. “We were fortunate to have already built so many great relationships in the industry here, that have been foundational to our practice,” both say, contributing their success to ongoing dialogue. “We talk about architecture and design all the time. That constant exchange is so important to our practice and process, and it’s also fun.”
Top: The interior view of the living room showcases a limestone chimney, a cedar ceiling and stained fir doors leading to a rear covered patio. Far left & Left: Interior images of the custom stair and railing come into view. Above: The primary materials used on the exterior of this Issaquah home are shou sugi ban siding, metal panels and cast-in-place concrete. All photography by Sean Airhart
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SEELYE ON BUILDING … •A legacy. The legacy I would like to leave behind is to always enjoy what you do and do what you enjoy. Take care of others, and they will take care of you. •T he best team. We believe in collaborating with the owners, architects, designers, suppliers and subcontractors to achieve a common goal: to build some of the most beautiful mountain homes in the western Rocky Mountains. ur resources. •O We continually research new products, techniques and methodologies in this everchanging industry. Additionally, those we work with in the trade are some of the most forward-thinking professionals who are always bringing new designs, ideas and resources to the table.
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What sets Big Sky Build apart from other custom home builders in southwest Montana is its commitment to utilizing the finest materials and talent available. “The quality of our work speaks volumes about our company culture,” says president John Seelye. “We’re as passionate about serving our customers as we are about building the finest homes.” It’s a philosophy Seelye has followed since founding the company in 1997, implementing amazing people to work on its projects, and ultimately putting the company on the map. “In the earlier days, the architecture, the details and sites were nowhere as sophisticated as they are today,” he says. “Our area started to grow, and with that, the need to ensure that we were one of the best in our field fueled us to be better, to learn and evolve.” The result is no surprise. Big Sky Build delivers only the highest-quality product and works only with the industry’s best.
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THE BIG PICTURE Rather than conform to one signature style, the team at de Reus Architects takes a distinct and holistic approach to each project, guided by a few common aims. •A ttaining Permanence. Think natural materials and elegant craftsmanship. ivability. •L Comfort and appropriate scale shape design decisions.
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To create a truly cohesive aesthetic, Mark de Reus and Stephen Ewing, founding partners of de Reus Architects, along with principal Dan Dzakowic, ensure the exterior and interior of a building offer the same narrative. “Both should be developed under one design concept,” de Reus says,
aintaining Order. •M A solutions-based approach enables elements of surprise to emerge. imeless and Innovative •T Environments. Straying from trends allows for longevity of design.
pointing out how far this is from the industry norm. Through close collaboration with interior design teams, de Reus Architects develops a package that takes into account every detail, from floor to ceiling. The firm, founded in 2005 on the Big Island of Hawaii, offers a rare synergy between residential and hospitality design, which stems from decades of expertise. “The boutique hospitality market is trying to become less corporate and more residential, more oriented to the guest experience,” de Reus adds. “We come to this niche with that exact background, which enables us to create enduring architecture.”
Top: The exterior offers a simple composition of gable roofs with contemporary detailing. Two split boulders flank the entry walkway. Architect of record-Dennis E. Zirbel. Right: The interior design pulls influence from the exterior material palette. In the living room, split-face gray limestone carries across the fireplace wall. All photography by Joy Strotz
MAKE YOUR MARK “Our design philosophy motivates us to find uniqueness in each commission—and our delivery throughout the duration of a project is focused on nurturing that individuality,” de Reus says. The firm’s hardware product line, designed in collaboration with Sun Valley Bronze, enhances its bespoke approach, giving clients one-of-a-kind accents to choose from. “The product line ties in nicely with our design services.”
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EDGING AHEAD As pioneers of residential architectural design, Farmer Payne aims to create timeless multigenerational homes. Here’s a glimpse into the team’s approach. •T hree-dimensional technology: The firm relies on threedimensional software to bring projects to life, enabling clients to better visualize, and share, their future homes. •C oncept sketches: The team never underestimates the power of putting pen to paper, so ideas progress organically in early stages.
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Sometimes the best ideas spring from a bit of healthy competition, which holds true for Jamie Farmer and Scott Payne, founders and principals at Farmer Payne Architects, a Jackson Hole-based residential firm, with additional locations in Sun Valley, Idaho, and Shreveport, Louisiana. The two met earlier in their career and instantly recognized a shared work ethic. “As project managers, we were competitive, always wanting to push the envelope and test each other’s creativity,” Payne says. The two became
•V endor relationships: Farmer Payne establishes lasting vendor relationships built on trust, opening doors to access the latest products on the market.
MAKING A STATEMENT “The fundamentals of design guide our approach while quality, simplicity and personal collaboration compose our values. We believe the best designs are achieved when a team of creators, users, planners, and builders is assembled, and pride ourselves on engaging and enhancing these relationships.”
fast friends, and soon, business partners. Together, they take an innovative approach to their craft, ensuring clients remain fully engaged every step of the way. “We know what to put in front of our clients to spark inspiration,” Farmer says, noting that this enables them to cater to a wide range of projects. Farmer Payne Architects also prides itself on building a strong team. “We’re all about getting the right people together,” they say. “It takes a village.”
Top: Situated on a butte, this home faces the valley, while also offering views of the Teton Range. Windows were thoughtfully placed to maximize the views. Top: Photography by David Agnello
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PRINCIPLES THAT INSPIRE •B eauty. Form and function merge into a single artistic expression. •L ight. The dynamic power of light energizes each space.
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Gelotte Hommas Drivdahl Architecture, founded in 1983 by architect Curtis Gelotte, continues to innovate residential design in the greater Seattle area and beyond by honoring art and history. Now Scott Hommas and Eric Drivdahl, principals and partners, carry out the firm’s vision of instilling the “art of architecture” in each project, while keeping client needs at the forefront. “Applying timeless design principles to create the art of architecture has always been at the heart of this firm’s philosophy,” says Hommas. Drivdahl adds, “We look to notable landmarks like the Parthenon in Athens for these embodied design principles that can be applied to every project.” The team, which remains stylistically agnostic, shares one common goal: to create the homes clients envision—only better.
Top: Situated in a cedar forest, “Cedar Haven” grows out of the land with a stunning blend of stone and log. Right: Tuscan history and artistry are captured in great detail in the “Tuscan Transformation.” Center: A striking stone and steel fireplace, with its mix of modern elements and timeless touches, anchors the “Hollywood Hills Retreat.” Far right: Geometry, motion and materials play together to create a modern medley in the “Ratio House.” Top & Right: Photography by Benjamin Benschneider Center: Photography by John Granen Far right: Photography by Rodrigo DeMedeiros
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NEW AND NEXT LEVEL •N ew. The A&D community continues to present us with challenging new projects that push us to problem solve, ask questions and develop new ways of fabrication. Our latest cutting-edge design is a cleating and tab system for installing complicated metal wall cladding.
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Many industry setters have shaped the metalwork of Jessica and Nicholas Mayer, the husband-and-wife team of Mayer Designs. Nicholas’ father first introduced him to the tools of the trade at a young age; while Jessica’s father, a successful contractor and entrepreneur, sparked her interest in the construction industry early on. Since then, the couple’s biggest influencers have been some of their very first clients: Terry Hunziker, David, Suzie and Rachel Lucas, Olson Kundig and Stefan Gulassa. “Our mission has always
• Next Up. We are working on a line of accessories, metal bowls and vases, and creating fine art using metal as the canvas and frames. They are a labor of love and keep us inspired. • Next Level. Our custom fabrication shop partnered with the design firm, Lucas, several years ago to create the furniture line (LUMA Design Workshop, LLC). It’s been wonderful to balance out the large architectural projects with next-level furniture fabrication, and it also allows for a nice workflow.
been rooted in providing the highest-quality metal fabrication and finishing work possible, and being in charge of that,” they say. With their hands in every project, the Mayers are carrying on the traditions of their beloved trade, with pride. “What’s groundbreaking is that we take industrial materials and processes and create delicate, jewelrylike architectural and furniture pieces,” they say.
Top: A nickel flame spray-coated fireplace wall sets the tone for a blackened-steel occasional table and daybed. Architecture by Graham Architecture; design by Terry Hunziker; build by Gallo Builders Incorporated. Far left: Blackened hot-rolled steel office walls, designed by Lucas Design Associates. Left: Olson Kundig and Stefan Gulassa designed the Pavilion table in wood and bronze.
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great room’s glass doors and clerestory windows. A massive chimney clad with split-face quartzite appears to pass right through the soaring cedar ceiling. More clear cedar—some stained a steely gray, some oiled to retain its natural golden hue— defines interior and exterior walls and the louvers of a screen wall that offers tantalizing glimpses into the guest wing. Landscape architect Jonathan Beaver and his team were sympathetic to the home’s linear nature when designing the outdoor living spaces, which unfold down the hillside in horizontal layers. At the front, a grassy gathering area carved from the slope merges with stone verandas. On the other side of the pavilion, a dining terrace, pool deck and fire pit-warmed seating area step down toward a lawn bordering the forest. “The landscape kind of dissolves as it moves outward,” Beaver says. “The plantings are more rectilinear close to the house and softer as you move down the slope.” For the interiors, principal Farhan Qazi and principal designer Kathy Vuong riffed on the architecture. “There’s this remarkable symmetry that Rick created in the space,” Vuong says. “I didn’t want to disrupt it, but I liked the idea of incorporating some asymmetrical details within the furnishings that make you pause.” In the kitchen, for example, she opted not to align the quartz-topped island with the back wall of cabinetry and appliances. In the living room, an off-center arrangement of elegant armchairs and a low-slung sectional breaks the symmetry again. And for the dining room, she chose a table with asymmetrical legs and a rectangular top that’s two-thirds walnut and one-third patinated metal. “It’s a really quiet detail,” she says, “but when you’re sitting there, you feel it—and that’s what we wanted to bring to the space.” It’s these quiet details that make the residence so successful and multifaceted. “Our concept was a home that can be functional, but with the ease of a getaway retreat; a place where we feel the most relaxed,” Vuong says of the restrained approach. And, Berry says, “when you’re in the glass pavilion with the doors wide open, and you have literally no idea if you’re inside or outside, but you’re a part of nature,” it’s impossible to feel anything else.
“What’s behind this?” is the question residential designer Rick Berry hoped to evoke with a Portland home’s board-formed-concrete privacy wall and cedar entry gate. Landscape architect Jonathan Beaver’s soft plantings yield a striking juxtaposition against the backdrop of modern architecture.
Above: Designers Kathy Vuong and Farhan Qazi selected soft, upholstered furnishings with rounded edges and pale neutral hues for the lower-level media room—including the modular Camerich sofa and a B&B Italia coffee table. The custom, built-in media console was crafted by Made. The carpet is by Rosecore. Opposite: The Poliform sofa in the great room faces the outdoor spaces on the north side of the home. Minotti armchairs provide additional seating. In the adjacent dining area, a Lindsey Adelman Studio chandelier casts a glow on the Studio Roeper dining table and Poliform chairs. Custom rugs ground both spaces.
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Above: Slat oak and white-lacquer cabinetry by Leicht introduce a dynamic contrast of finishes in the kitchen and mix with an Estatuario slab backsplash from Neolith and Silestone quartz countertops. Lining the off-center island are Token barstools, while overhead are Tech Lighting pendants. The faucet is by MGS. Opposite: The living pavilion’s 40-foot-wide glass sliders by Western Window Systems encourage gatherings to spill out onto the adjacent terrace where a pair of low-back Gloster rocking chairs, shaded by a generous overhang, face the landscape.
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Above: A bedroom has a cozy reading alcove accessed by a walnut ladder crafted by general contractor Paul Steiner’s team. “The space was ‘found’ during construction due to the home stepping down a few steps beyond this room,” explains Berry. The clean lines and rich wood tones of the chair and Herman Miller desk play off the rug by Kush Rugs. Opposite: On the home’s lower level, a custom bookcase weighing some 800 pounds when empty swings open to reveal a hidden speakeasy containing the homeowners’ impressive collection of whiskeys. Just outside that cozy hideaway, jet-black river rocks cover the floor beneath the staircase.
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Above: Made fabricated the main bathroom’s walnut cantilevered vanity, topped with Caesarstone, and matching mirror. From Chown Hardware, a freestanding BainUltra tub with a Watermark filler stands in perfect position to take in views of the garden. The Lacava sink and Graff faucet are also from Chown Hardware. Opposite: In contrast to the generously scaled public spaces, the main bedroom’s scale feels intimate. The designers used the clients’ existing carpet, which rests on vernal American walnut flooring by Duchateau, and Eames chair and ottoman. Linens by Matteo dress the Flexform bed.
CROWNING GLORY A house inspired by the Land of the Rising Sun takes root in the American West. W R I T T E N BY M A R Y J O B O W L I N G P H O T O G R A P H Y BY G A B E B O R D E R
Architecture: Jack Smith, Architect, Jack Smith, FAIA, and John Montoya, Ensitio Architecture Interior Design: David Lucas and Suzie Lucas, Lucas Home Builder: Adam Elias, Elias Construction
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make the house feel right,” Montoya says. “Irregularities in the natural materials only enhance that feeling.” The sibling design duo of David Lucas and Suzie Lucas sought to replicate that forthright nature in the finishes and furnishings while also loosening things up. “There is an inherent lightness about this house, and it has enormous views,” David Lucas says. “But we felt that the wrong color or furniture choices could take the rooms in a heavy direction. We wanted to keep things light and bright while introducing a fluidity to the spaces.” That flowing nature can be seen in the wave-like patterns of the stone in the kitchen countertops and backsplash, the serpentine lines of the Vladimir Kagan sofa in the living room and the gently curving oval dining table. “Most of the furniture was chosen in order to break the grid,” David Lucas says. “But we also selected items that had a presence, because you need something that can hold its own in that kind of powerful environment.” As the house and the grounds, by landscape designer Scott Murase of Murase Associates, came together, it became clear that it was something special, the kind of heritage dwelling that deserves a name. The couple settled on Kanzan, a word that can be translated from the Japanese as “bordering mountain.” It’s fitting not only because of the proximity of the peaks, but also because of their nature. “Idaho is beautiful, honest and raw,” says Montoya. “This house is like that too. It was designed to embrace the views, and the building materials speak to this region.” Which brings us to the night when the design team staged their big reveal. After many months, you might expect tears of happiness or cries of delight over the finished home, but that didn’t happen. “When the owners saw it, it was very quiet, as they were speechless,” says Montoya. “They walked from room to room in nearly silent, but joyous, appreciation. It was like watching people quietly admiring a masterpiece painting. They had created a piece of art, and but this was the first time they had a real feeling of what it was going to be like to live there.” In other words, the moment was less like a triumphant crescendo and more like a gentle haiku.
Dramatic views from the living room of a home near Sun Valley are visible through windows from Dynamic Architectural Windows & Doors in Abbotsford, British Columbia. A chair and ottoman by B&B Italia and the owners’ live-edge occasional table are perfectly positioned to take them all in.
DDC lamps top the cerused and stained white-oak console crafted by Jonathan Pauls. Nearby is a dining area furnished with a custom table by Mayer Designs surrounded by Caste chairs in an Opuzen fabric. The live-sawn European oak flooring is from Elliott Bay Hardwood Floors.
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Right: Designers David Lucas and Suzie Lucas describe the kitchen as a “beautiful wooden box set within the larger entertaining space.” General contractor Adam Elias worked with Taylor Woodworks to fabricate cabinets accented with Mockett drawer pulls and Sun Valley Bronze door hardware. Opposite: The graceful, wave-like pattern of the leathered Belvedere granite is on full display in the kitchen’s backsplash, just below the custom-designed blackened steel range hood by Earth & Structure. A curving Waterstone faucet rises from the island while the owners’ Conde House bar chairs were refreshed with Great Plains faux leather.
Above: In the main bathroom, the priority was to incorporate a traditional Japanese soaking tub, and the team selected one by Zen Bathworks. Its sleek lines are matched by streamlined Hansgrohe plumbing fixtures. Mustang marble complements the color of the tub and surrounds the bath and forms the vanity countertop. Opposite: When creating the headboard wall in the main bedroom, the Lucases were inspired by kimono designs. The central part is upholstered with Fret fabric, and the panels on either side are covered by a Trove wood veneer from Jennifer West. The designers also conceived of the oak-and-metal nightstands with resin tops and the leather-and-wood bench. The table lamp is by George Nakashima.
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Local Color With each bouquet, a Portland florist sees a new future for flowers. W R I T T E N BY M A I L E P I N G E L P H O T O G R A P H Y BY C A R LY D I A Z
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few years back, when Arielle Zamora’s chef husband Kyle Rourke opened his restaurant, The Waiting Room, in Portland’s Alphabet district, it was perfectly natural that Zamora, an avid gardener, would make the floral arrangements. What came as a surprise was the response. “People saw the flowers and started asking if I did weddings. I just fell into it,” she says of her career as a florist. “Then, I decided to grow more, and to keep it extremely local.” And when she says extremely local, she means it. Her micro flower farm, Small Yard Flowers, is exactly that, the front and back gardens and parking strip of her St. Johns home. The volume and variety of blooms she produces—among them anemones, zinnias, dahlias, and now 250 rose bushes—would make even Gertrude Jekyll swoon. To meet demand, she now also farms two neighboring properties. “We’re all really good friends. They weren’t doing anything with their yards and asked if I wanted to plant them—I took over!” she says. Behind her home is a detached garage she converted into a studio with counter space and a walk-in cooler to keep blossoms fresh. But what makes Zamora’s approach to floral design so meaningful is the lessons she imparts as she goes. “The wedding industry isn’t inclusive, and I’ve found a niche,” she says, noting the diversity of her clientele. “I’ve found purpose and meaning in teaching other vendors how to be open to all types of love.” She also encourages them to embrace the seasons and be more sustainably focused. “You don’t have to be 100% green, but you can choose to be better,” she says. At Small Yard Flowers, Zamora eschews floral foam for reusable chicken wire, and she recently began experimenting with dying flowers and silk ribbon with natural pigments. As the seasons change and the flurry of summer and fall weddings quiets down, Zamora, turns to another creative outlet, painting. “Flowers are a different part of my brain,” she explains. “They’re open, organic, and I can improvise. The paintings are math, straight lines, and I have parameters, like the size of the canvas.” But winter doesn’t mean the garden stops. In fact, there’s quite a lot to be done. “We have to start planning and ordering seeds for next year,” she says. And if the 4,000 tulips she grew this spring are any indicator, life at Small Yard Flowers will be just as vibrant.
Portland florist and flower grower Arielle Zamora (opposite) works out of a studio at her home in St. Johns. In addition to making her floral creations there, Zamora uses the property to grow much of her materials—including roses, delphiniums and dahlias. Ducks Peggy Lee, Billie Holiday and Big Momma (below) provide natural pest control for the garden.
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A traditional log home on Blackhawk Lake gets a contemporary update with multigenerational appeal.
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ommy and Shanna Ahlquist’s McCall, Idaho retreat on Blackhawk Lake had become a four-season springboard for all kinds of outdoor adventures, but the house—a log kit home built in 1999—hadn’t aged well. The couple wondered if they should start fresh with something bigger and better. “We wanted a place our kids and grandkids couldn’t wait to get back to,” Tommy says. The lightbulb moment came while the pair was out canoeing. Tommy looked back at the cabin and said to Shanna, “Let’s completely redo it and make it what it needs to be.” An ER doctor-turned-commercial developer, Tommy immediately reached out to interior designer Jordan Yankovich, with whom he’d collaborated previously. Yankovich headed to McCall for a look. Taking in the profusion of yellowpine logs, the dated interior accented with river rock and the too-small kitchen, she asked how big of a change they envisioned. Tommy and Shanna agreed: The cabin needed major reconstructive surgery. “It’s an amazing site,” says Yankovich, “but they needed to get more out of the house.” Expanding was a must, but when builder Todd Allen brought on residential designer Lisa Beck, she suggested that rather than building toward the lake they extend the cabin on either side. “The idea was to elongate the house so they could enjoy the lake lifestyle much more freely,” says Beck. “Now there are plenty of indoor-outdoor spaces, and our goal was to give every room a view of the water.” Guided by Shanna and Tommy’s desire for a family-friendly home, the team reorganized the interior into three primary zones: the main public rooms on the first floor, a kid-friendly escape with a loft, bunk room and deck upstairs, and a TV room/teen hangout in the expanded walkout basement downstairs. Oriented to provide views of the lake, one of the new wings now houses the main suite. The other contains the gathering room, a cafe-like space with a long banquette and a throwback vibe that accommodates overflow from the dining room and serves as a more intimate living area. A harmonious transition between old and new was critical, says Beck. “We didn’t want anything to feel like an addition.”
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Though the house’s shell remained, the original structure gained around 1,600 square feet in the renovation, along with an expanded deck and other patios. But the biggest challenge was the ninemonth timeline. “Ordinarily, a project like this would take a year, but Tommy wanted it done for the Fourth of July, and there was four feet of snow on the ground when we started,” recalls Allen, who had a team of around 40, including 14 carpenters. “Every morning Tommy would say, ‘What do you need?’ and ‘How can I help?’ ” For her part, Yankovich, along with associates Tara Garrett and Laurie Engelbreit, knew the key to transforming the interior lay in completely overhauling the pine logs. After whitewashing a sample, she experimented with a blackish-brown stain until she achieved the contrast she was looking for. With the background established, she gave the living room’s double-height, river rock fireplace a dramatic rewrite, facing the entire wall with four massive slabs of leathered quartzite instead. Compatible with the couple’s “mountain modern” style is the industrial-feeling metal stair and kitchen cabinets wrapped in durable coldrolled steel, along with a palette of blues and forest greens. “As much as I like light colors and natural materials, I kept away from things that wouldn’t age well,” explains Yankovich, who frequently turned to high-performance upholstery fabrics. Tommy made sure the cabin would contain fun details for all ages, like the sleepover deck, a 30foot rock-climbing wall, an in-ground trampoline and a slide that spans the backside of the building, as well as a sauna and a locker room where guests can come in from a day on the slopes or the lake and change out of their “play” clothes. And then there’s the ice cream room—complete with a softserve ice cream maker. “Tommy would say he was playing to win the grandpa game,” Yankovich remarks with a laugh. The lakefront cabin now embodies its owners’ dream of a legacy family home. “Anyone can buy a piece of property and put a nice new house on it,” says Tommy, “but taking something old and making it harmonize with your wants and desires, that’s more difficult. This cabin will be in our family for generations.”
Interior designer Jordan Yankovich simplified the woods throughout this Idaho house, choosing engineered oak by Hallmark Floors for the ceilings as well as the floors. Yankovich describes the Bernhardt ottomans beneath the custom J. Alexander Fine Woodworking coffee tables as “really fun, yarn-y and woolly.� The leather sofa is by Lee Industries.
Left: Under the direction of general contractor Todd Allen, the stair in the entry received a stylish revamp into a steel structure with oak treads and perforated metal for a clean, contemporary look. The chandelier is by Curry & Company. Opposite: Four book-matched slabs of Sea Pearl quartzite from Mesa Tile & Stone cover the fireplace. “In a cabin, you want textural things, so we chose a leathered finish,� says Yankovich, noting that it reduces the glare from the light spilling through the Jeld-Wen windows. A Robert Allen chenille covers the Precedent swivel chairs.
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The gathering room occupies one of two new wings added by residential designer Lisa Beck. A flexible space off the dining area, it’s furnished with custom tables, a long banquette in distressed leather by Garrett Leather and vintage Afra and Tobia Scarpa chairs from 1stdibs. The pendants are by Robert Abbey Fine Lighting.
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Above: Yankovich transformed a loft with no clear purpose into a lounge and reading area for young visitors. There’s storage for games beneath the banquette, and power outlets are tucked behind the cushions, which are upholstered in a Larsen print. Noir teak root tables and Currey & Company sconces finish the space. Opposite: Topped with Surya sheepskin throws, the Noir teak-and-seagrass chairs establish a casual vibe in the dining room. Above the custom whitewashed oak table is an Arteriors light. Yankovich clad the cabinets in the adjacent kitchen in cold-rolled steel. “It will patina and get more interesting with time,” she notes.
Set in one of the new wings, the main suite was oriented to offer views of the lake. Yankovich and her team designed the white-oak bed by J. Alexander Fine Woodworking. The palette used elsewhere is picked up in the Fabricut drapery fabric. A Bernhardt bouclĂŠ covers the Knoll Womb chairs. Underfoot is an Annie Selke rug.
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A BIT ABOUT BLAKE •H ow long have you been involved in your profession? Real estate has been my only career. I started fresh out of college, and it was a perfect fit. •W hat is your favorite weekend getaway? A quick trip to San Francisco; I have a list of restaurants I love and a visit to SFMOMA is a must. •W hat are your favorite places to eat, drink and shop locally? My favorite restaurant is Cafe Nell, a beautiful little place with a slick Parisian vibe. The shops along Northwest 23rd are great for a leisurely shop and stroll.
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When asked what makes or breaks the sale of a home, broker Blake Ellis is quick to say, “professionalism.” As the executive director of Premier Properties and the director of W Collection, Ellis is a consummate professional who recognizes the importance of representation when working with buyers and sellers on one of the
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biggest investments of their lives. “If we can’t be professional from start to finish, we’ve failed ourselves and our clients,” he says. In real estate for 15 years, Ellis works with developers on new construction and on the sale of condominiums, namely in Portland’s Pearl District, known for high-rise living amid great galleries, food and culture. His market knowledge speaks for itself, offering insight on the area’s strong market, low inventory, quick turnaround and growing list of must-haves, including floor-plan flexibility, views and outdoor living.
Top, left: A sanctuary situated on a .7-acre lot, just minutes from downtown, this historic Craftsman has been beautifully updated. Bottom, left: The interior of this Northwest contemporary home, in the Southwest Hills, features incredible walls of windows that showcase the beautiful forests outside. Now pending. Last listed at $1,445,000. All photography by Ruum Media
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This award-winning Miller Hull-designed masterpiece is located on Mercer Island’s “Gold Coast” at 4421 Forest Avenue Southeast. Fusing nature with modern, industrial lines, it boasts breathtaking views of the Seattle skyline, I-90 bridge and Seward Park from nearly every bedroom. Offered at $6,700,000.
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Emily Roberts is a proud Seattle native, having lived in many of its most vibrant neighborhoods, from Northeast Seattle, West Seattle and Mercer Island, to her current base in West Bellevue. These lifelong experiences have informed the principal of Emily Roberts Homes, whose success in real estate has come by way of word of mouth. “As long as a potential client wants to transact in an area or community where I can represent them superbly, I will never turn down the opportunity,” she says. For the broker, this year has been especially noteworthy, having recently joined Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty’s flagship Bellevue office as a founding member. “What really drew me was RSIR’s goal to create new conversations within the markets they serve,” she says. “As a boutique firm, they provide the support and high standards that are in line with my aesthetic and way of doing business.”
A FEW OF ROBERTS’ FAVORITE THINGS •O n a Saturday: Saturdays are busy, but I try to sneak in a walk with our Bernedoodle and my two children. In the evenings, we love spending time around the dining room table hosting friends and family. •W eekend getaway: Chelan, Washington; it’s my happy place. There is nothing better than Eastern Washington’s dry air and natural landscape palette. •A rea events: As a West Bellevue resident, I love Snowflake Lane, 4th of July on the Points, Seafair and the Bellevue Farmers Market. •E ats: Monsoon on Main Street is our go-to date night. For an old-school breakfast, Chace’s Pancake Corral is a family tradition.
Top, left: The Block urban dwelling is a concrete-and-steel development; rare in grandeur and sustainable design. Far left: This Hampton Woods Estate in Sammamish is offered at $1,025,000. Left: The innovative diningisland design with seating for eight ensures this space is fit for entertaining. All photography by Andrew O’Neill of Clarity Northwest
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MUST-HAVES FOR THE PNW HOME •S mart home technology, including an electric vehicle charger •O pen floor plans with a visual connection between the main living areas • Seamless indoor-outdoor transitions • Home office • Modern interiors • A guest suite on the main floor
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JayMarc Homes’ tagline, “Love Where You Live,” makes perfect sense. After all, creating homes that its clients “love to live in” is the luxury boutique builder’s sweet spot. Whether crafting presale, move-in ready homes or custom homes on Mercer Island and in the Greater Eastside area, “everyone at JayMarc shares a common goal of creating an exceptional experience,” says Noree Henderson, vice president of sales,
Located close to it all, at 2612 79th Avenue Northeast in Medina, this grand estate is an entertainer’s delight with a main-floor master suite and spa, an epicurean kitchen and the best of indoor-outdoor living. Watch a movie in the theater or enjoy a tasting in the wine cave, a custom, temperature-controlled wine vault and tasting room that affords entertaining or romantic dinners with the most discerning wine enthusiasts. Sold at $5,500,000.
marketing and design. Founded in 1990 by Jay Mezistrano and CEO Marc Rousso, JayMarc Homes works by three principles: relationships, best-in-class service and functional, elegant, high-quality designs. Recently focused in Bellevue, Rousso says buyers here and beyond are savvier than ever. “They know quality construction, design trends and home technology,” he says. “They choose JayMarc because we are detailoriented, and our award-winning service allows buyers to purchase with confidence.”
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FACES + SPAC ES O F R E A L ES TAT E | PACIFIC NORTHWEST “Although real estate is constantly changing, my team’s ambition remains the same: to deliver consistent results every time.”
NOTABLE LISTING We represented this state-of-the-art Gold Coast home, where modern design melds flawlessly with elements of water, light and glass ... showcasing the glimmering waterfront views. The main level is oriented toward the water with seamless flow, luxurious appointments, a chef’s kitchen and outdoor entertaining. Offered at $6,900,000.
REALOGICS SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 206.605.1927 | thegrayteam.com |
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As the leading waterfront specialists for Realogics Sotheby’s with the top sales record in 2020, senior global real estate advisor Becky Gray and The Gray Team have only just begun. For more than 20 years, Gray has been a market-leading broker with more than a quarter of a billion dollars in sales to her name. Specializing in residential real estate in Seattle and on the Eastside Waterfront, Gray says her buyers are looking for destination homes outside city center. “Many seek luxury amenities, including pools, theater rooms, home offices, gyms and extra square footage,” she says. Living on Lake Washington is among the most coveted opportunities—something Gray and her team understand more than most and why their market knowledge is in such high demand.
Top, left: Meydenbauer Bay looking toward the Seattle skyline. Bottom, left: This modern architectural gem, located at 3112 Evergreen Point Road, stands out among Medina’s Gold Coast. All photography by Ryan Reese
T H I R T Y Y E A R S . O N E FA M I LY L E G A C Y. There is something to be said for the power of a legacy. For the sophistication and trust of an established brand. Over the last thirty years, Becky Gray has built on this approach to legacy: earning a sterling reputation in real estate for depth of market knowledge, a straightforward business approach, and impressive results. The Gray name is synonymous with experience. The real estate industry is evolving—with the ever-shifting landscape of a global marketplace and technological innovation—so, too is the Gray name. It is in that spirit that Becky is pleased to formally introduce the Gray Team, a partnership with the next generation, Alex Gray. Together, the duo has added new layers to their business approach, incorporating cutting-edge technology and expanding their services to suit the ever-changing needs of their clients. Whether assisting a first-time buyer through their inaugural real estate journey or demonstrating the expertise that commands great success in distinctive property representation, there is one thing that remains true: the Gray Team ensures that every client is a part of their legacy.
A WORLD OF POSSIBILITY ARRIVES ON BELLEVUE’S OLD MAIN STREET As founding members of the new Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty (RSIR) branch office in downtown Bellevue, the Gray Team is thrilled to introduce their clients to a truly unique real estate concept in the heart of Old Main. The new office fuses café and cocktail lounge operated by Joe Vilardi with real estate show room, co-working lounge and executive offices. Bellevue is one of the region’s fastest-growing markets and has experienced myriad changes that will appeal to those looking for culture, style, outdoor adventure, and world-class living—all in one destination. Cheers to RSIR, Joe and our fellow founding members.
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AREA INTEL FROM THE PROS •O n Lake Oswego Everyone knows Lake Oswego has great schools, which is its greatest draw. Less understood are the challenges involved in gaining access to the lake itself. Knowing the easements, what they do, how much they cost and most importantly, who gets them, is the most important piece to living on LO, and why an expert is essential. n Portland •O There are many distinct factors associated with where people choose to live in the city. A few blocks in any direction can make a huge difference in pricing. Schools are a driving force as is walkability. Buyers are beginning to look farther out from the downtown area and into suburban neighborhoods as well. Adaptability is key, and a strong point for us, so we are always ahead of the game.
RENAISSANCE HOMES 503.636.5600 | renaissance-homes.com |
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Builder Randy Sebastian, president of Renaissance Homes, has much to celebrate in the way of naming and numbers. Throughout his company’s 36-plus years in business, Sebastian and his team have built more than 4,500 homes, received more Street of Dreams awards than any other builder (54, but who’s counting), and have become the area’s builder of choice. Sebastian opened Renaissance in 1986, and today is regarded as one of the best high-end builders in the Portland metro area, specifically in Portland and Lake Oswego. “We have a shortage of inventory in both areas right now, so people are looking for land to build on,” he says. “Clients like Portland for the walkability. Lake Oswego clients love the city, schools and amenities.” When it comes to what makes or breaks a sale, Sebastian sticks to the tried-and-true cliché. “No matter how desirable the community, location is always king.”
Top, left: This home was built for a custom client in the Stafford area, a PDX suburb. Bottom, left: Large sliding glass doors bring the outside in, creating an incredibly open space—perfect for family and entertaining. Bottom, right: This view of the juice kitchen is taken from the inside, but another looks outdoors. Above: Set away from the main outdoor living area, a juice bar opens onto the barbecue area, which allows the chef to visit while grilling a favorite meal. All photography by Diana Sell Photography
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FACES + SPAC ES O F R E A L ES TAT E | PACIFIC NORTHWEST “I love to sell properties about which my clients are passionate. Their happiness creates mine!”
NOTABLE LISTING At 6,750 square feet, this home has it all: 4 ensuite bedrooms, a gourmet kitchen, 3 offices, a workout room, wine cellar and 6 fireplaces. Set on over half an acre, it also features a pickleball court, rose garden and patio. Sold at $3,950,000.
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WENDY PAISLEY REAL ESTATE 206.650.5812 | wendypaisley.com |
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According to Wendy Paisley, a contemporary aesthetic, an international clientele and a booming economy are the definitive factors of today’s Pacific Northwest market.
•W hat is your favorite weekend getaway? Sun Valley, Idaho. I met my husband there, and it’s my happy place. The San Juan Islands are pretty great too! ow did you celebrate your first sale? •H What was it? It was in 1994 to a woman who had recently won the lottery. She bought the first house I showed her. I thought, ‘How easy is this?’ Not always!
As such, the real estate expert emphasizes the importance of hiring an agent who specializes in the region. “They know the values, the buyers and sellers, and the other agents of the area,” she explains. “It takes a very savvy agent to understand the nuances of the global buyer.” The sophisticated clientele has brought with it the desire for a certain flow. As Paisley tells it, entertaining is the focus for buyers, but she also strives to make daily life a foremost consideration. From Yarrow Point to Beaux Arts Village, Paisley works in some of the most affluent and interesting communities along Lake Washington’s coast. With 26 years of experience in the business and an honest, diligent attitude, she closes deal after deal—and loves every minute.
Top, left: The ever-growing Downtown Bellevue skyline and beautiful Lake Washington highlight the best of West Bellevue living.
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SPECIALIZING IN WEST BELLEVUE PROPERTIES 206.650.5812 W W W. W E N D Y P A I S L E Y. C O M
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FACES + SPAC ES O F R E A L ES TAT E | PACIFIC NORTHWEST “We may be a small island, but our lifestyle offerings are mighty!”
NOTABLE LISTING This magnificent custom home is nestled on the shores of Port Madison, with stone walkways that lead to a deepwater dock. Two offices, a gym, fly-fishing room, wine cellar, and a private guesthouse complete this breathtaking estate. Offered at $6,388,000.
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WINDERMERE REAL ESTATE 206.795.0202 | windermere.com/agents/ty-evans-1 |
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More and more people are finding sanctuary in island communities, like Bainbridge, whose appeal has only grown thanks to its excellent schools and quality of life, great hiking, amazing restaurants and strong arts community. No one embodies this ethos more than broker Ty Evans, a Premier Executive Director and broker at Windermere
•N ame something critical that Bainbridge buyers often overlook? Most buyers don’t give enough thought to ‘where’ they should buy. Some want western sun; others eastern views. How close is the store? How far is the ferry? Also, hillside stability must be considered. It’s my job to match my clients to the lifestyle they seek. •W hat is your favorite weekend getaway? Hamma Hamma through the Olympic National Forest. It’s the perfect spot for oysters and crab cakes. The drive is easy and the scenery awe-inspiring.
Real Estate (the leading brokerage on Bainbridge), who brings 30 years’ experience to buying and selling on the island. With low inventory driving demand, she says today’s buyers are going after what they want. “They seek sanctuary, whether that means acreage, waterfront, or being in town with quick access to the ferry.” In all cases, easy living is the common denominator; something Bainbridge also delivers. “On any given day, one can hike the Grand Forest, stroll the beach, or just sit and watch the sunset,” she says.
Top, left: Fairbank Construction Company built the 5,566-square-foot main house and 1,950-square-foot guesthouse, which was designed by the sellers and architect Robert Maloney. Bottom, left: Here, exceptional craftsmanship, details and unparalleled views come together. Bottom, right: This gated estate sits on a lush acre with beautiful gardens and spectacular outdoor living spaces.
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INSPIRED CLOSETS BY ORGANIZED SPACES Inspired Closets by Organized Spaces is a trusted provider of built-in systems that allow access to the items people value most. This closet exemplifies the flexibility, style and function that the design-build community has come to expect. Visit the showroom at 11155 120th Avenue Northeast in Kirkland.
As the official showroom of Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove, Bradlee offers a hands-on environment with professional-grade appliances in a pressure-free atmosphere. From appliance test drives to chef-led demonstrations, Bradlee provides the ultimate selection experience.
inspiredclosets.com | 425.823.4847
bradleedistributors.com | 206.284.8400
greatfloors.com | 877.478.3577
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ORION FORGE Orion Forge specializes in bespoke, handmade ironwork. Operating in Bend, Oregon, for 15 years, Orion Forge has been providing residential and commercial clients with custom work in a variety of styles. Projects include railings, furniture, fire pits, hardware and more.
orionforge.com | 541.350.5408
BUCKINGHAM RESOURCES LTD Buckingham Resources LTD Inspires evolution in distinctive building by achieving excellence in the artful building of luxury custom homes for discerning clientele.
buckinghamresources.com | 503.936.1326
Flooring sets the mood for any space, whether a beautiful, prefinished hardwood, ceramic tile or soft-touch carpet created from eco-friendly fiber. Discover the latest in contemporary flooring fashions and natural stone countertops at Great Floors in downtown Seattle’s SoDo Home Design Center.
360MODERN REAL ESTATE Each day, 360Modern curates modern homes from the Multiple Listing Service, saving buyers time and effort, while providing unparalleled exposure specifically for modern home sellers. For the 360Modern team, the word “modern” isn’t a marketing strategy; it’s a lifestyle and a commitment to helping clients buy and sell modern homes.
360modern.com | 206.200.6626
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DETAILED TO PERFECTION JAMES FRANK CONSTRUCTION With over 60 years of experience in residential and commercial building, James Frank Construction melds old-world details and Pacific Northwest touches in this stunning 8,000-square-foot, custom Mediterranean home sited on nearly 10 acres in Stafford Hills. From the wine cellar to fully equipped media room, trout pond to horse stable, no detail was left undone.
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jamesfrankconstruction.com | 503.408.8850
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Founded as a stone mosaic design company, Z Collection has expanded its range of products to include a wide selection of porcelain and ceramic tiles. From large format to mosaic, traditional to modern aesthetics, Z Collection is the ultimate resource for tile.
Painted from a love for boats, sky and water, Washington artist Christopher Mathie creates expressive coastal scenes that celebrate the best life has to offer. Quiet Harbor, a 60” x 48” original mixed-media painting, is priced at $5,200. Visit White Bird Gallery or its website to view the newest collections of original artwork.
zcollection.com | 503.419.9786
whitebirdgallery.com | 503.436.2681
THE ORIGINAL APPLIANCE EXPERTS FOR OVER EIGHT DECADES ALBERT LEE APPLIANCE Albert Lee Appliance is a third-generation, family-owned business that has served the Puget Sound area for over eight decades. With six locations to better serve Seattle, Southcenter, Lynnwood, Bellevue, Tacoma and, now, Silverdale, customers are welcome to visit in store or online to chat with an appliance expert today.
albertlee.biz | 866.966.2110
SHOWROOM Tuesday- Saturday 10-5 | 9150 Pioneer Ct, Suite T, Wilsonville | 503.855.4764 | tiffanyhomedesign.com
Welcome to B .Bar A luxe, inviting cafe, restaurant, and piano bar has arrived to the heart of Old Main Street in downtown Bellevue. Every aspect of this unique social venue has been thoughtfully curated to bring comfort and a sense of community—where life gets real + authentic. B-Bar fronts Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty’s flagship brokerage and is operated by acclaimed restauranteur Joe Vilardi of Zagat-rated Bis on Main.
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Now Open. 8am-4pm Café. 4pm-10pm Bites & Libations. Valet available. 10237 Main Street | Bellevue, WA 98004 | 425.998.1600 See our inside feature Q +A with the Designer of B.Bar Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated.