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As we approach one year of sheltering at home, I have to ask... how are you? There may be too many novel words and phrases added into our lexicon: “You’re on mute,” “Zoom fatigue,” “quarantini”— our emotions raw from it all. So, how to calm them? For me, it started with carving out a spot in my home that would evoke an indoor garden room of sorts. I chose a large wall in my office and collaged florals and other fantastical images that bring me pleasure. Surrounded by my art and design books, fresh flowers from the market and my art easel, I created a little slice of happiness for myself. My laptop, with so many Zoom’s logged on it, is not far off. A “make it work” moment for our times.
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“BARBARA EARL THOMAS: THE GEOGRAPHY OF INNOCENCE” For over 30 years, nationally renowned artist Barbara Earl Thomas has explored the intersection of storytelling and identity through her paper-cut, glass and steel installations. This year, Thomas’ hometown of Seattle mounts a major new exhibition of her work in “Barbara Earl Thomas: The Geography of Innocence” at the Seattle Art Museum, on view through November 14. seattleartmuseum.org
This is your first major museum show in Seattle. Yes—this has been a quintessential moment of sharing with my community the work I’ve shown mostly outside Washington. What was your goal with the exhibition? I wanted to create a transformative environment where viewers could physically walk inside my ideas, experiencing the light and shadow of my illuminated world. They move through a landscape and see the familiar—in this case, the face of child—but with new eyes.
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GARY BODKER DESIGNS X FRUITSUPER SHOP When Sallyann Corn and Joe Kent of Seattle-based design shop Fruitsuper first saw Portland glassblower Gary Bodker’s jewel-toned wares at a trade show years ago, they were in awe. “I walked by Gary’s booth and his glassware stopped me in my tracks,” says Corn. “His shapes are classic but updated in a beautifully elegant, simple way.” After years of admiration, Bodker’s designs are finally making an appearance at Fruitsuper, with the shop offering a curated collection of his carafe sets, bright coral glassware and vibrant Little Gem bud vases. “Fruitsuper excels at designing and showcasing unfussy products that prize form and function, which is exactly what I strive for in my work,” says Bodker. “Our pairing feels like it was meant to be.” fruitsuper.com
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What do you hope viewers will take away? I’m always searching for emotional common ground so viewers might allow something new into their reality—even if it shakes their feeling of security. I want to show viewers that if you risk it, if your heart can bear to look closer, you can win something unimaginable. It’s about entering the mystery of the risk.
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Since founding her eponymous Portland firm in 2000, interior designer Jessica Helgerson has garnered a national reputation for her restrained yet generous interiors that balance a modern feel with playful, personal touches. After two decades in the industry, Helgerson decided it was time to make a more concerted effort to give back by launching The One Percent Project. Inspired by her pro-bono client Portland Homeless Family Solutions, the initiative invites Helgerson’s clients to donate 1 percent of each invoice to locally vetted organizations addressing the homelessness crisis in Portland and beyond. “Our office is located in Old Town, right in the heart of the city’s social service agencies. Every day, I see the effects of our country’s devastating wealth gap playing out on our sidewalk,” says Helgerson. “I had to do something.” This year, with the help of her managing director, Kate Sullivan, Helgerson is expanding The One Percent Project, rallying other designers, architects and builders to implement optional 1 percent donations on their invoices. The idea is to create a ripple effect of increased funding for the cause. Sullivan notes, “As people who work in the business of home, it’s our duty to do whatever we can to help end homelessness once and for all.” jhinteriordesign.com
MATTER OF TASTE “Before we even named our new restaurant, we knew we wanted a communal table,” says Kristi Brown, acclaimed Seattle chef and founder of the beloved culinary brand That Brown Girl Cooks!. It was only fitting that the new eatery, which Brown and her son, Damon Bomar, opened in Seattle’s Central District, be called Communion. The duo serves up soul food in a sophisticated yet down-home setting inside the Liberty Bank Building, a development that honors the neighborhood’s African American roots. With the help of designers Michelle Linden and Angela Tam of Atelier Drome, Communion’s warm, welcoming aesthetic combines cozy tufted leather banquette seating with slick touches like copper-plated ceiling tiles and bright teal accents inspired by Bomar’s favorite jazz clubs in Atlanta and D.C. The result is an approachably swank environment designed to foster community. “Cooking brings people together,” says Brown. “But it’s a big responsibility. People are hungry for more than just food.” communionseattle.com
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As the Northwest’s oldest family-owned purveyor of architectural hardware, Portland-based Chown Hardware has a long legacy of bringing the world’s best brands directly to the region. Now, Chown is expanding its reach with a new studio in Seattle’s SoDo neighborhood designed by Weedman Design Partners. “We’ve long seen the strength of the design community in Seattle, so it was only natural we open our third location here,” says marketing manager Nathanael Chown. The two-story showroom features hundreds of products on display as well as functional kitchen and bathroom vignettes. “We truly believe it’s the small details that matter,” says Chown. “We’re proud that our new showroom embodies these values.” chown.com
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anders photos: portrait, kristen honeycutt; vignettes, sally honeycutt. chown hardware photos: portrait, dan hawk; showroom, rafael soldi.
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After living in New York and Los Angeles, retail veteran Sally Honeycutt set out to open a shop in her native Seattle showcasing well-curated home goods that are easy on the eyes—and the planet. “With Anders, I’m encouraging people to buy things that will last,” says Honeycutt. “That’s sustainability to me: objects that are timeless instead of trendy, so hopefully you’ll cherish them.” This year, Anders settles into its new home on Ballard’s NW 70 th Street, a favorite local destination for neighborhood-focused restaurants and shops. “It’s my dream location, and I’m excited for the time when we can explore other uses of the space—community workshops, wine tasting— beyond retail.” andersshop.com
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GARDE, LOS ANGELES AND SUMMERLAND, CALIFORNIA
I try not to go on social media. I don’t look at Instagram unless I have to. It allows me to focus on buying what I love for the store, and that is what sets the tone at Garde. If you walked into my shop right now, I hope you’d say: ‘Oh my God, this space is so beautiful. I want to live here.’ ” Our look has been described as minimal, organic and neutral. I don’t like the word ‘eclectic,’ but you could say I’m a believer of a ‘not decorated’ look. You should choose
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basics reflecting your personality, style and history; and that’s what our clients are looking for. They also want to learn something new and be inspired. My background is in fashion. I developed a minimalist aesthetic working for Calvin Klein and learned to appreciate textures and an architectural look at Giorgio Armani. After 20 years, I was eager to do something outside of the corporate world. I had always wanted a store, but I started working in interior design. While shopping for a client who wanted European decor, I discovered many things you couldn’t find here, and that’s how I decided to open a place of my own.
I want Garde to be approachable. Everything we sell has a story, and we enjoy telling that tale. A story is important, because there is so much out in the world, and many times you may purchase an item without really connecting with it or knowing what you’re buying. There’s also a whimsy and lightness about our pieces; they are often tongue in cheek, heartwarming or funny. It’s kind of like the fashion concept where you put together a Gap T-shirt and a Chanel skirt. We try to replicate that idea with furniture, presenting people with a livable, yet elegant style and a point of view that welcomes and educates.
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Scotti Sitz in her Los Angeles shop.
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Cris Briger (right) with her son, Charles Peed, in their West Palm Beach showroom.
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Cris Briger and Charles Peed CB: My family is well-traveled. We spent a lot of time in Europe, and we dragged our children to antique flea markets and every museum we could find. I never imagined that any of them would join me in a business like this. Now, my son Charles co-owns this shop, and another son, Pablo, recently joined in as well. CP: We started this store on the idea that we have a distinct taste and style, and that if we could bring one-of-a-kind things forward, someone would like it. Our look is ‘lived in’—a look where you would find comfort. But it’s also bold— we are not afraid of pattern and color. CB: We are bringing pretty back. We feel like it’s OK for people to have pretty rooms; a concept that seemed to lose favor for the last 20 years but is returning. The atmosphere here is easy and Latin as well as European influenced. It’s the idea of con gusto, which means ‘with pleasure.’ It’s not uptight; we set coffee cups on furniture, and we don’t put glass tops on the furniture. We have a lot of North American, European and Latin pieces, but the way we present them is with a more American attitude. We are known for taking something that’s ordinary and tired and bringing a fresh vibe to it. We also have a lot of classically inspired pieces we’ve commissioned—it’s a fascinating mix. CP: In Mexico, we found that a lot of artists were making things with papiermâché. We decided to put our own twist on it, commissioning botanicals, fruit and even a bust of Julius Caesar using the technique. We’ve also put our own spin on classic Mexican talavera pottery. We’ve commissioned plates and bowls with updated patterns that appeal to everyone, even our youngest customers.
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Kate Rheinstein Brodsky in her Manhattan store, KRB.
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Kate Rheinstein Brodsky It’s very American not to be afraid to mix things of different periods, styles and colors. The great decorators in this country never shied away from that, they just used whatever they wanted. In this sense, we are a very American shop. We show people how to put disparate items together—it’s one of the things that makes people pay attention to us. We create vignettes that give people a context for how to do it. For example, we might put a 19th-century English serpentine server with a contemporary sofa and then hang a modern painting by Mary Nelson Sinclair above it. The mix grounds the whole thing and gives it depth. It allows us to make antiques relevant again and to show that they have a place in today’s home. I learned about retail and style from my mother, Suzanne Rheinstein. She had a store in Los Angeles for 30 years and, as a young person, I went to her shop every day after school. After my homework was done, I’d help her out, everything from arranging displays to sending out mailings. I fell in love with retail there. When I started this store, it was a straight-up antique shop with a few home accessories. But a new space gave us more room and allowed us to try new things. We are now carrying 50 percent antiques and vintage furniture and the rest is new and handcrafted furniture, art and accessories. The handmade is compelling in home design, and I’m lucky to be able to create a platform for smaller artists and brands, as well as a colorful place full of interesting objects you want to get closer to and discover.
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KELLY WEARSTLER LENDS A WEST COAST PERSPECTIVE TO FARROW & BALL’S FIRST-EVER DESIGNER PALETTE.
Kelly Wearstler draws inspiration from the California landscape for her new paint collaboration with Farrow & Ball. Walls painted in Faded Terracotta (pictured) are reminiscent of a sunrise, while Citrona (above) grounds one of Wearstler’s colorful material palettes.
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Terracotta tiles baking in the afternoon sun. Billows of cool Pacific fog rolling inland. An asphalt highway steaming through the desert. These and other vivid tableaus shape designer Kelly Wearstler’s latest love letter to California: a collection of eight paints for Farrow & Ball’s premier designer collaboration. Dreamy and diffuse, the palette is equal parts upbeat and restful. “I’m optimistic for the year ahead,” shares the L.A.-based designer. “I wanted to introduce colors that were fresh and lively, yet still have a calming relation to nature.” Homebound like the rest of us, she looked to her proverbial backyard for inspiration. “Every hue has an emotional touch point to the California landscape,” Wearstler explains, citing Palm, a chalky green homage to her hometown’s iconic allées, and Citrona, a lemon groveinspired “contemporary take on chartreuse.” It was this same site-specific view to design that prompted the heritage U.K. paint brand to approach Wearstler for its first-ever designer palette. “Kelly shares in our process of taking inspiration from textures and colors around her,” says Charlotte Cosby, head of creative at Farrow & Ball. “This collaboration is so exciting because it brings California’s warmth and Kelly’s signature style into homes in a relatable way through our paint.” While the Golden State served as muse, experimentation is encouraged across the continent, pond and beyond. After all, there are no color rules, if you ask Wearstler. “I always say that living without color is like living without love,” she says. “Don’t be afraid to take risks.”
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PORTER TELEO’S ABSTRACT, GESTURAL DESIGNS EXUDE A WABI-SABI TOUCH. DONEC IN MAGNA ID LIGULA FAUCIBUS MATTIS SED NISL NUNC, W R I T T E N BY H E AT H E R C A R N E Y SIT AMET TEMPOR PORTTITOR POSUERE ET MAURIS. W R I T T E N BY N A M E H E R E
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Wallcovering designs, such as Form (shown), Synergy (far, right) and Taking Flight (left), illustrate Porter Teleo’s fluid, expressive approach. “We create inspiration inside our studio every day,” says Bridgett Cochran (pictured below, left, with cofounder Kelly Porter).
Has there been an upside to the challenges of the past year? KP: Change can be met with frustration and hesitation or it can be met with excitement and innovation. We put ourselves through a process of learning and looked at every section of our business. What adjustments did you make? BC: We’re doubling-down on our textile line and releasing 15 patterns, including some of our best performing wallcovering designs, such as Kintsugi, Pétales and
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Form. We also pulled out of showrooms. We require a lot of one-on-one communication with designers. Removing the middle man has been rewarding and enlightening. Is there an advantage to being in Kansas City in that you’re more insulated from trends? KP: Insulation is exactly right. To create something new, you have to exclude the outer world. There is a theme of companies doing what’s trending, what sells. We never go down that path; we never play it safe. Every time we put a big piece of Japanese paper flooded with pigments on the table, the designers are so excited.
Why is supporting women integral to your brand? KP: With a majority of female employees, there is a respectful and supportive energy exchanged throughout the day. We’ve learned from covering each other on maternity leave. If life hadn’t thrown us curveballs, we wouldn’t have adapted and diversified in ways that have benefited us.
Love that! How does human touch shape your designs? BC: We mix color by hand. Our artists have the freedom to express an aesthetic. We explore, ‘How wild can this mark be? How opaque can this flower be?’ It matters, for the world and humanity, that our products are made in this way.
If Porter Teleo drapery is framing the windows at a dinner party, what should the guests notice? KP: Our patterns are never repeated. There will be highs and lows and pockets of pigment. It offers the sense of something larger, like experiencing fine art with positive and negative space.
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Exploration and introspection are at the heart of Porter Teleo—artist Kelly Porter and interior designer Bridgett Cochran’s Kansas City, Missouribased textile and wallcoverings brand beloved for its painterly palettes and poetic motifs. With a new business model, fresh pattern releases and a second line with Schumacher on the way, this duo is poised for a big year.
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IN HER LATEST TOME, CHARLOTTE MOSS REMINDS US THAT FLOWERS NEED NOT BE FORMAL. W R I T T E N BY S H A N N O N S H A R P E
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Charlotte Moss wants you to relax and stop worrying— at least when it comes to curating florals in the home. As the celebrated tastemaker expresses in her new book, Charlotte Moss: Flowers, published by Rizzoli this April, when thinking about arrangements, it’s time to throw the rulebook out the window. “Flowers need not be formal,” says Moss. “It can be as easy as walking by the local grocer or going into your garden. Really it’s about the personal and what moves you.” Moss is, of course, known for her sophisticated interiors, but she says,
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“there’s an informality to a lot of it— relaxed and comfortable, yet elegant at the same time.” And that’s exactly her approach to blooms, a passion which began as far back as she can remember. “I was drawn to them because of my maternal grandmother,” she says. “The house always smelled divine, because flowers were just part of her life. So, of course, I followed suit.” One part unconventional manual (there are no rules) and one part motivational musings of past icons (think Bunny Mellon and Pauline de Rothschild), Moss’s compilation emphasizes that composition should reflect personality and highlight the innate beauty of the blossom—no matter the type. For example, a few
“When it comes to arrangements, people freeze up and are completely stymied,” says interior designer Charlotte Moss. “Really, it’s all about creating your own style. In life, it’s most important to surround ourselves with beautiful things.”
cabbage roses tucked into a small vase on a bookshelf look just as beautiful as a large centerpiece. “I go out and poke around the garden and just pick a few flowers that somebody might not even think of,” she says. “But it’s an arrangement to me.” Above all, florals are meant to bring joy, and what sparks happiness varies from person to person. “Experiment,” Moss advises. “The greatest things come about as a result of being confident and a little fearless and saying, ‘It’s my house and I’m doing what I please.’ ”
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GEORGE SAWYER LAURA PRESTON San Marcos, Texas
Artistic inclination: During my first cross-country trip in an Airstream that lasted for four years, I was looking for a small-space creative outlet. I came across modern quilters who were rooted in tradition on social media and was hooked. Name game: In John Steinbeck’s Travels with Charley, “Vacilando” meant someone who is going somewhere, but doesn’t exactly know how. Similar to my journey, not all those who wander are lost. Enduring legacy: Quilting is very much alive and well in America. It’s exciting to think my quilts might still exist in 50 years as an heirloom. vacilandoquilting.co
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Origins: I was raised in my father’s chair-making shop, so working with wood and using hand tools was always a part of my life. Go-to materials: Maple, ash, pine, cherry and oak— the vast majority comes from within 25 miles of our shop. Made to last: What’s important to me is how properly using these manual methods can drastically improve the durability, flexibility, comfort and life of a chair. Life lesson: My father taught me where precision matters. There are a lot of tiny details in our chairs and it’s easy to get lost in trying to make everything perfect—but he trained me to trust my eye and recognize that the subtle differences and movement in our chairs make them feel alive. sawyermade.com
CHARLOTTE TERRELL Nashville, Tennessee
Southern charm: I was drawn to and influenced by the architecture, gardens and work of highly skilled artisans in my hometown of Columbus, Mississippi, where a wealth of preCivil War homes with murals and hand-painted finishes still exist. Process: Each bespoke mural wallcovering is custom made for a project and my client. All elements of the room are considered—the palette, windows, doors, furnishings and even the desired length of the “repeat” in the landscape scene. American craftsmanship: To me, it is an expression of our time and the individual artist who contributes to the enhancement, beauty and harmony of our surroundings in limitless variations. charlotteterrell.com
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TED BOERNER The Reverie Case offers a modern take on vintage, industrial style with its veiled, warehouse-like windows. The handcrafted piece functions as a server, media case, bar or other storage. tedboerner.com
SAR AH ALEXANDR A B WORKSHOP Meet Clutch tray from B Workshop. Available in a Mink or Sable finish, both with brass footings, this tray is design perfection. Beautiful interior panels create a custom look.
A Sarah Alexandra shirt is both an original work of art and the ideal canvas to create an individual look. Priced at $310. sarahalexandra.com
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JENNIFER WEST SHOWROOM SHIIR is a highly curated collection of rugs in an extensive array of colors, sizes, price points, patterns, textures and qualities. And now, they are stocked and available in Chicago. Shop Jennifer West’s custom rug collections, too. shiirrugs.com
TR AMMELL-GAGNÉ The great outdoors opens up to endless possibilities, while Danao Living brings the comfort of home with luxurious exterior living spaces that connect people with the natural world. tgshowroom.com
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ADAMS ARCHITECTURE This extensive remodel of a midcentury modern home combines modern details with traditional forms. Board-formed concrete walls and a bridge create a unique arrival experience. adamsarchitecture.net | 206.954.2885
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AKJ ARCHITECTS In this luxurious kitchen expansion, the casework, millwork and stone detailing were proportioned to complement the space, preserve the Craftsman design and provide a timeless focal point for the space. akjarchitects.com | 206.427.0980
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BAYLIS ARCHITECTS Inspired by midcentury modern architecture, this design reflects the owner’s program and casual lifestyle, while complementing the features of its waterfront location.
baylisarchitects.com | 425.454.0566
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
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BRECHBUHLER ARCHITECTS This mountain retreat was designed to provide comfort and joy for its residents. Goal accomplished.
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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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With its floating stair, large expanses of glass and Shou Sugi Ban-clad fireplace, this Seattle home takes full advantage of its unique setting to create a light-filled interior, intimate outdoor rooms and abundant views of Elliott Bay.
Careful listening, thoughtful research and a rigorous design process created this light-filled home that has become an inspirational sanctuary for the client.
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EMERICK ARCHITECTS Open and light-filled, this remodeled home is outfitted with customized detailing that breathes energy into daily routines and creates the perfect place for family gatherings. emerick-architects.com | 503.235.9400
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FIRST LAMP ARCHITECTS First Lamp Architects is a boutique architectural design firm based in Seattle that specializes in bespoke, custom and energy-efficient homes around the Northwest. firstlamp.net | 206.414.9884
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GELOTTE HOMMAS DRIVDAHL ARCHITECTURE Born of a traditional concept, this contemporary stone-clad house exemplifies the evolution of design as architect and homeowner partner to explore vision. This is the art of architecture. theartofarchitecture.com | 425.828.3081
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
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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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SCOTT | EDWARDS ARCHITECTURE Designed for a growing family with a passion for entertaining, nature and Japanese design, the Glass Link residence is focused around a central gathering space. seallp.com | 503.226.3617
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SHERI OLSON ARCHITECTURE Daydreaming about a new home that is modern yet warm, brings the outdoors inside, and enhances your everyday life? Let’s talk about making it a reality. sheriolson.com | 206.720.5510
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STUDIO AM ARCHITECTURE & INTERIORS Homeowners appreciate the space outside as much as they do the space inside.
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ARCHITECTS Explore the art of shelter in the Pacific Northwest.
STURMAN ARCHITECTS This indoor-outdoor retreat, with a large patio connecting to the waterfront, provides extended living in the rainy season and provides shelter from the sun on hot summer days. sturmanarchitects.com | 425.451.7003
TELFORD+BROWN STUDIO ARCHITECTURE Perched in a meadow overlooking the Columbia Gorge, this house was sited to take in the expansive landscape views. It is clad inside and out in wood, concrete and glass. telfordbrownstudio.com | 503.223.4957
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OU T D O O R L IVIN G | PACIFIC NORTHWEST “Today’s homeowners are looking for an experience; an enjoyable outdoor experience that brings together family and friends.”
ON MOSS + MAINTENANCE “As a general rule, our products are some of the lowest maintenance in the entire outdoor living segment. That said, this is the Pacific Northwest, so everything grows moss eventually. We recommend gentle cleaning with a garden hose, along with an occasional bleach wash to keep dirt off and moss growth to a minimum. Applying sealer when the product has been first installed can help mitigate both dirt and moss as well.” Western Interlock’s blog goes into detail on the topic at westerninterlock.com/how-to-cleana-hardscape.
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Outdoor living is more than a trend or a fad. It’s also more than pools, plantings and play areas. As a manufacturer of concrete hardscape products, Western Interlock defines outdoor living by producing the foundational elements of an exterior, like paving stones, wall blocks, fire pits and more. Vice president and sales manager Landon Pegg says that while professional contractors play a vital role in the construction of more complex open-air environments, these spaces can be something the average homeowner can build themselves. Thus, he and his team are dedicated to providing consumers with high-quality, easy-to-use products and educating them on proper installation. One example of this is the company’s Outdoor Oasis Kit, a DIY favorite. In addition to their standard product line, they also produce custom, one-of-a-kind products. “We’ve made custom-colored pavers, hand-blasted pavers and other exclusive designs throughout the years,” Pegg says.
Left: Outdoor living area with La Pietra slabs and Chateau Wall seating area. Above: This outdoor living area features Leiden collection pavers with a custom Roca Holland Charcoal inlay. Bottom: Outdoor living area and pool surround using Chateau Wall block and Camino Stone for the patio. All photography by Nathan Wright of Western Interlock
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DOMETIC Serve and entertain guests in style with the Dometic Mobar, the ultimate mobile bar for any and every outdoor entertaining space. dometic.com/mobar
NOIR TR ADING The Ray Console is made from mahogany lumber and coated in Noir’s smoky pale finish with black highlights. The lightly painted finish accentuates the hand-carved curves that flow down the face of the console. Priced at $1,830. noirfurniturela.com
ZEPHYR Introducing Zephyr Connect—a groundbreaking app that lets users control their Zephyr hood from anywhere using their mobile device. With real-time diagnostics, videos, voice-command connectivity and helpful alerts, Zephyr Connect empowers customers to connect to what matters. zephyronline.com
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HECTOR FINCH The Double Lucia Pendant in Aegean Blue is a simple yet elegant fixture that can be used in any living room space or throughout the kitchen, often placed over an island or low over a table or eating area. The overall drop, width and number of shades can be customized upon ordering. hectorfinch.com
UNIVERSAL FURNITURE Universal is excited to introduce Coastal Living Outdoor. Featuring over 100 pieces of casually sophisticated silhouettes paired with premium durability, Coastal Living Outdoor’s collection instantly transforms and enriches any patio, deck or other outdoor haven.
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Christopher Peacock introduces his Hudson Collection. A clean aesthetic with special details, hardware and material selections, this more modern style is perfect for an urban apartment or a large contemporary, suburban home. Custom colors and hardware finishes available. peacockhome.com
J. TRIBBLE J. Tribble’s long history of building beautiful, custom sink bases now extends to repurposing antique treasures for modern homes. In addition to its signature designs, J. Tribble offers European antiques to be converted into truly unique sink bases. jtribble.com
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GARDEN STATE Clockwise from top right: Big Stripe in Rainforest / no9thompson.com. Stitched Stripe in Green / fschumacher.com. Traveler in Spa / sharris.com. Rule in Spring / maharam.com.
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Clockwise from top, right: Entreé Multi-Color Wall Sconce / Price upon request / curreyandcompany.com.. Gemma Sunglasses / $520 / chloe.com. Giulietta Screen by Carlo Donati / $8,600 / essentialhome.eu. Henley Outdoor Accent Stool / $169 / frontgate.com.. Colette Outdoor Armchair by Rodolfo Dordoni / Price upon request / minotti.com. Cadence Fabric in Emerald by Stacy Garcia for Crypton / $53 per yard / calicocorners.com. Mirage Fabric in Ember / Price upon request / ericashamrocktextiles.com. Tourmaline Crystal Necklace / $48,00 / emilypwheeler.com.
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By the numbers: There are upward of 17,500 species of butterflies in the world, with around 750 of those in the United States. Dressed for success: Thousands of scales and tiny hairs make up the insect’s wing. Some camouflage with their surroundings, while others employ decorative eyespots to deceive lurking predators. Fun fact: Butterflies taste with their feet. Need for speed: Skipper butterflies can reach speeds up to 37 mph.
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Clockwise from top, right: Seashore Drop Necklace / $1,408 / grainnemorton.co.uk. Corail Outdoor Fabric by Caspari / Price upon request / pierrefrey.com. Gymmetria Plate 3 by Laboratorio Paravicini / $70 / collectoworld.com. Vimini Hand-Painted Vase by Margot Larkin / $380 / casabranca.com. Borea Chair by Piero Lissoni / $3,378 / bebitalia.com. Rattan Hurlingham Bookcase / $7,875 / soane.com. Jane Rattan Clutch Bag / $245 / kayudesign.com. Medusa Wall Light / $2,195 / julianchichester.com.
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Natural habitat: Coral can be found in tropical and subtropical oceans in shallow waters of less than 150 feet deep. Bragging rights: The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest living structure, extending more than 1,400 miles. History lesson: The Romans believed coral possessed protective properties, and through the Victorian Era, it was common to see a small child wearing a coral necklace for protection. Superpower under the sea: Doctors are looking to coral reefs to develop treatments for cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.
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Clockwise from top, right: Woodgrain Velvet Pillow by Kevin O’Brien / $390 / abchome.com.. Edge Collection With Wood Texture / $968 / rockymountainhardware.com. Oil Bath For The Senses by Susanne Kaufmann / $76 / dermstore.com. Pakurigo Basket by Baba Tree / $200 / goodeeworld.com.. Root Outdoor Coffee Table / $1,799 / arhaus.com. Elevation Loveseat / Price upon request / lloydflanders.com. Uppark Fabric in Saffron & Rose / Price upon request / cowtan.com.. Paglia Low Bowl / Price upon request / alexanderlamont.com. Bamboo Wall Sconce / Price upon request / lanternmasters.com.
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Metadata: Thirty percent of the Earth’s surface is covered in forest. Age is just a number: Research shows that trees evolved more than 300 million years ago. Fact-check: Dendrochronology is the study of data from the growth of tree rings. Gracious givers: Not only do trees provide us with oxygen, but they also clean our drinking water, remove pollution from the atmosphere, have a positive effect on mental health and aid in saving energy.
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HOT SEAT Austrian designer Harald Guggenbichler went back to basics when developing the Surprising Stool for Fermob with clean lines and a steel powder-coated frame. This smart, stackable design comes in 24 colors, including icy mint, shown, and makes for a perfect patio perch. fermobusa.com
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MADE IN THE SHADE Santa Barbara Designs pays homage to one of the 20th century’s most celebrated photographers with the introduction of the Slim Aarons American Icons Collection. The Poolside Gossip Double Decker Umbrella in Lemonade specifically references a famous Palm Springs, California, snapshot. santabarbaradesigns.com
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SURFACE LEVEL The launch of Bernhardt Exteriors, the company’s first foray into the outdoor arena, includes the stylish, midcentury-inspired Encinitas Cocktail and End Tables. The flecked terrazzo pieces feature minimalistic silhouettes and a sturdy construction that stands up to the natural elements. bernhardt.com
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LAY LOW Bold and graphic, Marni Moon Walk is the fashion brand’s collection of whimsical furnishings, accessories and objects devoted to exploring the universe. Made by Colombian artisans, the colorful PVC-and-metal Chaise Lounge invites guests to sit back and dream on. marni.com
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At Lloyd Flanders, the tagline “Woven for Life” is more than an idea. The 100-plus-year-old creator of premier outdoor furnishings has built a legacy on giving homeowners and design pros the open-air pieces they seek, which today includes mixing and matching unique fabrics and finishes. But it has also ensured that every product embodies the driving principles of quality and sustainability. “Everything we make is crafted to be heirloom quality, made to be handed down through generations,” says Jess Flanders, who runs the company alongside Dudley Flanders and Warren Juliano. “We also use natural materials, like cellulose fiber, and can repaint to update
“Today, everyone wants a custom look. Homeowners aren’t interested in what’s available at big-box stores.”
finishes, providing more years of use. Plus, all of our teak products are certified by the FSC and made from sustainable sources.” They are indeed woven for life—for the life of a design, the life of the user, and the life of the planet.
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: LLOYD LOOM One of Lloyd Flanders’ standout offerings, the proprietary Lloyd Loom wicker is a natural fiber wicker fabric with long-lasting, high-performance Durium polyester coating for outdoor durability and flexibility. The continuous weave avoids burrs and cracking, and increases visual appeal by eliminating visible material ends. All that, and Lloyd Loom products are available in 20 custom finishes.
CARE + KEEPING •W here it starts: “The proper upkeep of outdoor spaces begins with the selection of high-quality products,” Jess says. “Strength of craftsmanship makes all the difference. We build to withstand full exposure to sun, rain and even snow.”
Top: The Catalina sofa and chairs in the Hickory finish perfectly complement teak tables in this Costa Mesa, California, space by Molly Wood Garden Design. Left: In this Charlotte, North Carolina, look by Lisa Mende Design, the Hamptons collection sofa and lounge chairs complement Weekend Retreat swivel gliders in the Pewter finish and teak accessory tables. Right: One might argue that the Terracotta finish and Essence lounge chair were made for each other.
•H ow to clean: Lloyd Flanders recommends the following routine to its clients: Vacuum or use a soft brush on woven material and cushions to remove organic particles and loosen surface soil, then rinse with a mild detergent and clean water.
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It’s easy to understand why outdoor living spaces have become an essential part of the home. They not only extend usable square footage, but also invite one to create an open-air retreat. What isn’t so easy is the actual process of building these environments—and that’s mostly due to the intense demand on furnishings. This is where Universal Furniture comes in. “With more than 100 products to choose from in a variety of different materials and special-order cushion options from brands like Sunbrella, we provide the consumer with countless ways to make their space highly practical while meeting design goals,” says Neil MacKenzie, the company’s director
“Homeowners want flexible gathering spaces, especially now. Outdoor furniture for dining and conversation areas is taking priority.”
of marketing. Indeed, Universal’s array of choices helps homeowners and design pros alike to make the most of patios, decks and backyards.
MATERIALITY: AN A-TEAM ROSTER What goes into Universal’s immaculately crafted furnishings? Well … ll-weather recyclable wicker •A that is tested with full UV exposure for 7,500 hours owder-coated aluminum •P in Charcoal, Fog, Carbon and Chalk colorways, the scraps of which are recycled ast concrete reinforced •C with fiberglass • Grade-A FSC Certified Natural Teak • Seat cushions with antimicrobial foam to keep them from developing mold or mildew lipcovers and upholstered •S pieces wrapped in performance fabrics that are resistant to UV rays and fading, plus able to be cleaned with bleach wivels, swivel gliders •S and mechanisms that are salt-tested for 500 hours
Top: Coastal Living Outdoor’s Seneca dining table, Del Mar chair and Panama chair combine beautifully in this covered waterfront space. Left: The Chesapeake dining table and side chairs from Coastal Living Outdoor make this spot for family dinners or entertaining guests feel like a resort.
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On New York’s Lake Canandaigua, Lyndsay Caleo Karol, cofounder and creative director of The Brooklyn Home Company, designed a practical pool house to accommodate her family’s easy summer lifestyle. Working alongside Bayer Landscape Architecture, a pool with a waterfall edge was also built to take advantage of the picturesque setting.
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It’s all in the family for Lyndsay Caleo Karol, who began the successful design and development firm The Brooklyn Home Company—alongside brother Bill Caleo and artist husband Fitzhugh Karol—more than 14 years ago when they were tasked with fixing a dilapidated property with a few hundred dollars and some Home Depot tools. Fast forward to today, and many homes later, Caleo Karol knew her approach to updating her family’s idyllic retreat on New York’s Lake Canandaigua to include a new pool house would be much the same as in the beginning: honor natural materials, incorporate artisan details and look to the light. thebrooklynhomecompany.com This project was personal, right? Yes! I was lucky enough to grow up going to the Finger Lakes—one of the most beautiful areas of the country, in my opinion—but over the years, as our family grew, so did our need for space. When we tore out an old tennis court to build a pool, I knew that an accompanying structure was needed to house towels, help with outside eating and act as a crash pad for kids.
Does the kitchen get a lot of action? In the warmer months, we gather for most meals here and eat outside at the massive table under the pergola. The kitchen is where a lot of prep work and cooking happens. It has a sink, refrigerator, freezer and a lot of storage zones for snacks. I wanted the design to feel relaxed, simple and timeless with the white, bright paneling that continues throughout the pool house and natural bluestone flooring you see outside as well. It’s also important for us to add a handmade element and artist Natalie Page’s ceramic lighting hangs beautifully under the eaves.
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Tell us about the pool house. When we can all be together, there can be 20 of us and everyone seems to end up in the pool, so I knew this building would be getting a lot of use! From the beginning, we understood the footprint here was pretty tight to work with and, just like in the city, we always go up. As soon as the ceiling was raised, the entire area became so much more inviting and a place you really want to hang out. Optimizing natural light with large windows and doors was also paramount.
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As the world of alfresco entertaining expands, Caesarstone has taken note. For the first time, the maker of luxury quartz surfaces has released a new line designed specifically for the outdoors. The highly durable material can stand up to extreme weather and is combined with stain resistant and easy-to-clean properties, making the Solaris Collection ideal for backyard kitchen set ups and grilling areas. Think: patio dining tables, counters, bar tops and backsplash details. The surfaces are available in three colorways—Clearskies, Palm Shade and Midday, shown, which has a soft organic look with a concrete finish. caesarstoneus.com
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Barbecue on the mind? Look no further than the 48-inch DCS Series 9 Grill—an advanced cooking experience over the flame. With freestanding or built-in styles, this appliance features an infrared rotisserie, charcoal smoker tray and ample storage. A secondary cooking surface allows for a wide repertoire of options—slow cooking, roasting, sauces—and keeps food warm after searing. Turn up the heat with the 25,000 BTU burners, which allow for precise heat control from 300 to 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit. dcsappliances.com
Cocktails by the pool just got a whole lot easier thanks to Dometic’s introduction of the MoBar, the ultimate mobile beverage center. Offered in three sizes, the 550 model at left has dual-zone refrigeration that can house 40 bottles of wine or 155 cans with a removable retention ice bucket on top for another 22 bottles. A storage drawer and cabinet as well as side shelving allow for plenty of room for mixers, snacks and glasses. Cheers to that! dometic.com
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Sherle Wagner International extends the luxury of indoor bathing to an outdoor environment with its elevated assortment of products like the handsome Grey Shower System. Inspired by refined English Country style, the designs are cast in solid brass with a 24-karat gold finish suitable for a range of climates and conditions. sherlewagner.com
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“We live outside all summer and my backyard is the joy of my life,” enthuses Artistic Tile founder and CEO Nancy Epstein of her otherworldly outdoor oasis in Tenafly, New Jersey. With a charming pergola wrapped in grapevines and limestone columns cloaked in jasmine, sitting in the serene surroundings feels much like being in Italy, a favorite travel
destination for Epstein. When the time came to update the area, a striking yet durable blue quartzite from Brazil was cut for the floors while a custom glass floral mosaic called Walden decorates the surface behind the sink. The layers of blue hues create a lovely effect that ties into the large swimming pool, just steps away. The sweet life, indeed. artistictile.com
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In Nancy Epstein’s romantic backyard haven in Tenafly, New Jersey—a mere 5 miles from New York City—Azul Bochira quartzite adorns the floor, while Azul Bahia granite tops the bar counters and Walden tile adds a splash on the wall.
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Over the past year, exterior living spaces have proved as essential as interior ones, offering gathering grounds, peaceful refuge and a semblance of escape. Celebrating this spirit, Luxe shares tales of garden delights across the country, beginning with landscape designer Margie Grace’s own Montecito, California Shangri-La. Here, under the canopy of an 80-year-old oak tree, Grace crafted a “room” for coffee and contemplation by placing an antique faux bois dining set under the majestic sweep of its branches. “At 5 o’clock in the afternoon, the light comes up from under those leaves and acts like a spotlight on the table,” she says. “I think to myself, ‘It’s like the wood fairies live here.’ ”
WR I T T E N AN D PR ODU CE D BY GR ACE BEULEY HUNT At her Montecito, California property, landscape designer Margie Grace looked to Japanese principles in arranging public living spaces close to the house and quieter moments—like this perch for morning coffee—on the garden’s outermost “concentric circles.” Adds Grace, “It becomes a different kind of party the further you roam.” gracedesignassociates.com
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MOVEABLE FEAST CHRISTOPHER SPITZMILLER WAXES POETIC ON A PRIZED OUTDOOR STAPLE. Fifteen years ago, when I purchased my home, there was no garden to speak of. But after a decade of improvements, I find that so much of our time is spent outside. One of my workhorses is a cider pressing table that first came into my life—like many things with style and practicality—through my mother. It quickly took on a new life as a portable garden table. We’re serial hosts at Clove Brook Farm, and in fair weather, we entertain outside whenever possible. For special occasions, we’ll move the table to whichever garden room is in its prime. We’ve used it for a Fourth of July lunch in the front yard beneath the shade of a maple tree, in
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the Dovecote Garden programmed as a bar for a summer cocktail party and for an evening dinner in our Sunken Garden when the Casa Blanca lilies are blooming. For that occasion, we styled the table to conjure a garden fantasy right out of John Singer Sargent’s painting, Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose. The roving cider press table appears in a number of different incarnations throughout my new book, A Year At Clove Brook Farm, which I hope will inspire people to get outside and seize the abundance offered by each season. There are no rules to outdoor living: I use my best dishes, glassware and silver. (No paper
plates or napkins here!) If you don’t have a vintage table, use what option you do have dressed in an interesting cloth. Most importantly, don’t be afraid to bring precious items outside. Using beautiful things in the garden makes an already enchanting setting all the more magical. christopherspitzmiller.com
TAKING ROOT “It’s like that saying about the shoemaker who can’t make his own shoes,” says Keith Williams of creating his West Palm Beach garden. For the landscape designer, such musings might surprise, but the more paint chips in your fan deck, the harder it is to pick a color. “I sketched so many versions that finally I said, ‘Let’s just order X amount of this and this,’ and when it arrived, I pieced it all together,” he demurs. What came of this approach is a series of small, graceful compositions set against an expanse of white pea gravel. In its organic simplicity, it nods to gardens of southern France, while stars like glossy fiddle-leaf fig and monstera— meticulously arranged to balance light, scale and texture—keep the feel firmly Floridian. While in its nascency, the garden hints at lushness to come. Plumes of rosemary and sage dance in the gravel, creating a sensory experience should you brush against them, espalier jasmine pops against the home’s stucco façade and newly planted palms reach skyward. Meanwhile, native pollinators—porterweed, Buddleia, Simpson’s stopper—lure butterflies, a favorite of the daughter Williams and his wife, Nicole, adopted last spring. As the couple awaited her birth, they began to notice butterflies everywhere, and when Colette came home, butterflies followed. “I’m a huge fan of green-on-green and normally, I don’t like color,” says Williams. “But I knew these flowers would be rewarding. Every day, she makes these crazy noises because there are butterflies all around us and she loves them.” nieverawilliams.com
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Memorable oasis: Monet’s flower garden in Giverny. Durable textiles: Rose Tarlow for Perennials (above). Rugs for outdoor living: Ben Soleimani. Dream sculpture: Richard Serra. How to make a play structure elegant: With a custom design in natural colors that blend with nature—instead of bright swings, choose colors that are soft and seamlessly blend in. Best hardscape material: Concrete or a gorgeous stone (one that doesn’t get too hot in summer). Go-to flower: Jasmine, for its sweet, romantic scent—instant joy.
Chic bug repeller: Large terra-cotta pots of lavender. Dream lighting: Lum ‘Art (right). Newness to love: Aerin’s East Hampton Collection for Williams-Sonoma Home. The key to simple but beautiful outside decor: Parterre around loose, flowering plants. Tabletop ingredients: Bamboo flatware, rattan accessories and colorful printed cotton table linens, like those from Amanda Lindroth (left), which I coordinate with in-season flowers. Go-to garden book: David Hicks: My Kind of Garden. Integrate a swimming pool: With grass up to the pool’s edge. Finishing touches: Pots filled with boxwood or white impatiens, foot lanterns for candles in the evening and garden stools to rest your drink. Shade solution: Hornbeam pleached like umbrellas, as on the patio of the French hotel, La Bastide de Gordes. carolinegidiere.com
Trends du jour: Large fire pits for small gatherings and simply chic rectangular swimming pools. Patio favorite: I love rosemary in flower beds. It also looks great (and smells wonderful) in terra-cotta pots atop a dining table. Top plant for foliage: Bougainvillea for the unreal fuchsia color. Every outdoor room needs: A rug, a blooming plant and fun pillows.
Favorite plant for foliage: Olive trees. Best decking material: A recycled composite, which doesn’t mold. Brand you’re loving now: Belgian brand Tribù (left). How to enjoy a garden year-round: With heaters—and lighting in the trees as well as around stumps and pathways. Add warm drinks and a fire! romanekdesignstudio.com
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Go-to furniture brand: David Sutherland—so chic and understated. The Franck Series is clean-lined and still classic. Hero decking material: Peacock Pavers, a concrete product that we use indoors and run outside around the pool for seamless cohesiveness. Bonus: The maintenance is easy and forgiving. Landscape architect you’d love to collaborate with: French landscape designer Jean Mus, who we did an amazing property with in Tel Aviv, Israel. kevinspearman.com
THIS PAGE: ROMANEK PHOTOS, FROM TOP: YE RIN MOK; COURTESY PERENNIALS; DOUGLAS FRIEDMAN PHOTOGRAPHY; COURTESY TRIBU. GIDIERE PHOTOS, FROM TOP: MARIAH OLDACRE; COURTESY LUM’ART; COURTESY AMANDA LINDROTH; COURTESY AIRELLES GORDES, LA BASTIDE. SPEARMAN PHOTOS, FROM TOP: JONATHAN ZIZZO; COURTESY PEACOCK PAVERS; FRANCOIS HALARD; COURTESY DAVID SUTHERLAND. OPPOSITE: PARTY IN THE FRONT PHOTO: LESLEE MITCHELL.
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PARTY in the FRONT Enchanting and unexpected with an air of European chic, entry courtyards are having a moment. Here, designer Robin Rains, architect Douglas Enoch and landscape architect Anne Daigh discuss designing this Nashville jewel. Why a courtyard? DE: It’s an urban setting, so we wanted to make use of the lot. I grew up in the south, where there are many “surprise courtyards”—I love that idea of a surprise behind a gate. AD: Privacy was also very important; the clients wanted to sit outside in the mornings and have their coffee in seclusion. RR: Doug built this beautiful brick wall with an arched doorway and we commissioned a custom copper lantern to hang high above. It really beckons you in. Tell us about the design. AD: We planted two crepe myrtles, which create a pergola and make you feel like you’re in an outdoor room. Then we added structured landscape with dwarf
boxwood and billowing hydrangeas. The simplicity of the space—the way it wraps around you—is what makes it so charming. DE: Each of the four façades is symmetrical, so wherever you sit is a relaxing experience. RR: We carried the French limestone paving inside for seamless transition and chose Janus et Cie’s Amalfi iron canopy chairs, floating them in the courtyard as “sculpture furniture.”
What makes the room? DE: The pear espaliers, because they soften and echo the architectural symmetry. AD: Those pear trees create another level of rustic provenance. Plus, they actually produce beautiful green pears! RR: To me, the espaliers are another sculpture. Imagine going out into your courtyard to fetch breakfast? It feels like you’re in France. robinrains.com; enocharchitects.com; daighrick.com
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THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT Overlooking Lake Washington, a family property becomes the site of a young couple’s dream home. WRITTEN BY MA I L E PI NG E L PHOTO G RA PHY BY A A RON L EI TZ
Architecture: Jim Romano and Suzanne Findley, Conard Romano Architects Interior Design: Susan Marinello, Susan Marinello Interiors Home Builder: Paul Vassallo and David Broder, Schultz Miller Landscape Architecture: Brooks Kolb, Brooks Kolb LLC Landscape Architecture
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he house is beautiful, the family is beautiful, and the setting is beautiful. It’s a true Northwest gem,” says interior designer Susan Marinello of this property on the banks of Lake Washington. It’s also one with a very special history for the homeowners. Along with several others in the immediate area, it has been in the wife’s family for decades, and she has fond memories of swimming from one family residence to another. “This couple had the patience and the dream of one day being able to build here,” Marinello says. “It’s meaningful.” Helping to make the dream a reality were architects Jim Romano and Suzanne Findley. “They brought images, thoughts and direction,” says Romano of the couple, “and consistent within all of it was the comfort of a traditional form with a contemporary design that let them embrace the outdoor lifestyle.” Its waterfront location made the spot particularly compelling. “It sits on a bluff, but you enter through a dense grove of trees,” explains Findley. “Retaining those was central as we nestled the home into the landscape.” One enters the residence through a covered porch that opens into a foyer, which continues into a long central hallway that forms the spine of the house. Off of it spring the kitchen at one end, the husband’s office at the other, and in between, the main living and dining areas. All the rooms are open and bright, with strong connections to the outdoors. A central staircase crafted by Gauge Design Group balances light throughout the house—upstairs to the bedrooms and downstairs to the media and guest spaces—with a few notable additions along the way. “There’s a custom wine cellar under the basement flight, and when the clients asked for an attic playroom for their girls, we developed an automated retractable stair that folds perfectly flush to the ceiling,” explains senior project manager David Broder, who built the house with general contractor Paul Vassallo and superintendents Troy Robinson and the late John Kindblade. “There’s a really strong organization to the house, but it doesn’t feel rigid,” notes Romano. Marinello concurs. “These are family-friendly rooms used by the little ones, so the homeowners didn’t want anything off-limits. They needed it
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to be light and ethereal, a calm and supportive background for a very busy family.” Her focus was also on creating hybrid spaces that land somewhere between traditional and modern, so she began with “an edited palette of medium to light woods and lots of white paint,” she explains. “The people and the art are the color here, and everything is meant to be textural: rough-hewn stone, the raised grain of the floors, woven fabrics.” Working with project interior designer Amy Kazen, the duo sourced a mix of custom and showroom pieces, along with the occasional heirloom, like the wife’s grandmother’s armchairs in the dining room. “The whole dining area is the heartbeat of the house,” Marinello continues. “They move around it every day, so it’s become central and grounding. And the lighter, more modern table and chairs balance the traditional cabinets and case goods.” Another key component is the couple’s painting collection, including new works by artists Casper Brindle and Bo Joseph. The art continues outside with a trio of totems by Steve Jensen just off the rear terrace on the waterfront side. Designed to reflect the activities going on inside the home, the terraces change along the length of the house, moving from herb and vegetable beds at the kitchen end to a covered terrace with skylights and heaters off of the office, all with direct views of the lawn and the lake. “This is one of the most beautiful sites I’ve ever worked on,” says landscape architect Brooks Kolb. He tasked David Ohashi of Ohashi Landscape Services with relocating several large rhododendrons, two Japanese maples and a magnolia from other spots on the site. “He’s a specialist in saving large plants,” Kolb explains. And in a sweet nod to the generations, Kolb also incorporated roses from the wife’s late grandmother’s nearby home. “Anytime we get to help build a family home, it’s special, but it’s meaningful to me to know the family will be here for generations. The little girls get to grow up in this house,” says Marinello. “I love the design process, from the dream to the barstools, and all the decisions to be made—it’s like knitting; you miss a stitch, and it unravels— but furnishings really are just things. It’s the family that matters. Creating a home is the most important part.”
A painting by Bo Joseph welcomes residents and visitors alike in the entryway of this Seattle home. Interior designer Susan Marinello mixed a Palecek console with a custom stool in a C&C Milano cotton blend from Kelly Forslund, adding a rug from Driscoll Robbins Fine Carpets and a McEwen pendant from Trammell-Gagné.
In the living room, custom armchairs in a Mark Alexander fabric join two pieces from A. Rudin—a sofa upholstered in a Holly Hunt performance fabric from Jennifer West and a lounge chair in a C&C Milano linen. Arranged at the Marvin windows from Puget Sound Wood Windows are Palecek chairs and a Noir table. The painting is by Casper Brindle.
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Above: Marinello opted for a Meyer Wells table, a Noir armchair fitted with cushions in a Rose Tarlow Melrose House fabric and a Moooi light fixture from Inform Interiors for the kitchen’s breakfast nook. The Blanco sink and Kallista pulldown faucet were sourced from Best Plumbing. The Schotten & Hansen flooring is brushed and cerused European oak. Opposite: Allied Maker globe lights illuminate the island, where the designer placed barstools by Thomas Hayes with Spinneybeck leather seats. The cabinetry features stone countertops from Meta Marble & Granite and Rocky Mountain Hardware fittings from Chown Hardware. The Wolf range is from Albert Lee.
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Right: Marinello chose two Benjamin Moore colors for the husband’s study: Vanderberg Blue for the walls and Boca Raton Blue for the ceiling. Flanking the custom desk are an Eames chair from Design Within Reach and an A. Rudin lounge chair. The rug, which the clients already owned, is by Jan Kath. Opposite: The central stairway, above which hovers a Bocci chandelier from Inform Interiors, leads up to the family bedrooms and down to guest and entertaining areas. In the hallway beyond is a runner from Driscoll Robbins Fine Carpets.
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Above: Shining down on the main bathroom’s Victoria + Albert tub from Best Plumbing fitted with Rohl fixtures is a Giopato & Coombes fixture. Ann Sacks mosaic tiles define the floor. On one wall is Benjamin Moore’s Classic Gray; on another is stone from Meta Marble & Granite. Opposite: Benjamin Moore’s Nimbus provides a serene backdrop for the main bedroom. Hickory Chair armchairs with a Rose Tarlow Melrose House floral and an ottoman upholstered with a Pierre Frey pattern from The Dixon Group comprise the sitting area. Framing the view are draperies in an Arabel Fabrics linen. The Studio Bel Vetro chandelier is from Kelly Forslund, while the Stanton carpet is from Michael Donnelly & Co.
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Channeling memories of East Coast summers, a Seattle designer crafts an abode for herself.
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Architecture: Craig Stillwell, Stillwell Hanson Architects Interior Design: Caroline Tobin Corr, Design by Caroline Corr Home Builder: Lee Eckmann, Eckmann Design Build Inc. Landscape Architecture: Carol Eland, Perennial Planning and Garden Design
For the approach to the Seattle home designer Caroline Tobin Corr shares with her husband, Christopher, landscape designer Carol Eland had a bit of blue mixed into the concrete forming the front walls for a touch of softness. Architect Craig Stillwell’s concept took its cues from the Shingle-style houses of Corr’s youth.
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uilding a home from the ground up for the first time, Caroline Tobin Corr knew precisely the mood she wanted to capture. Having spent many childhood summers visiting family on the East Coast, the Seattle designer had long dreamed of recreating that feeling in the Pacific Northwest. She and her husband, Christopher—a real estate executive who earned degrees in business and building construction—had already renovated four previous residences during their marriage. “When this opportunity presented itself, I said to Chris, ‘Let’s dive in and do this!’ ” After acquiring a tear-down a few blocks from their former address, the pair sketched up their dream house well before they’d retained a team to build it. “I always admired Hamptons Shinglestyle homes,” Corr notes. “I’d seen a few homes that Craig had designed. And while he hadn’t designed a home identical to ours, I knew he had the knowledge and expertise to bring our vision to life.” From the beginning, the designer reports, she and Chris were in sync with architect Craig Stillwell. “He was able to immediately draw it as we imagined,” says Corr, “with just minimal changes along the way.” Beyond fulfilling the must-haves Corr craved (an open floor plan that skews much more informally than their previous residence; a mudroom; a home office), Stillwell’s design put a premium on natural light. Says Corr, “The kitchen, dining, family room and main suite all face the golf course and have expansive views. When we look out the windows, we feel enveloped in nature.” General contractor Lee Eckmann, who himself boasts a strong design-build background, found the experience of working with Stillwell refreshing. “Craig is a builder’s architect; he’s personable and collaborative and relates to how challenging these projects can be,” Eckmann says. “I really admired that in him.” Built-in bookcases, passageway paneling and wainscoting on the stairwell all were framed and finished by Eckmann, who likewise tackled the main bedroom’s vaulted ceiling and crafted the family room’s coffered ceiling based on Stillwell’s design. Beneath these, Corr’s selection of ebonystained floors serves as a grounding force for mostly pale, neutral furnishings and finishing touches with polish. “My prior home was very
traditional with lots of color,” explains the designer. “In this home, I wanted a more refined approach with neutral colors.” Refined, though, doesn’t preclude durability. Weighty linen on the living room upholstery and an outdoor textile on the dining chairs kept things tough for daily use. And while the palette may skew neutral, Corr embraced pattern. A branching wallpaper motif and intricately laid marble tiles in the main bathroom demonstrate the designer’s telltale talent for pattern-mixing. And throughout, the couple hung new, contemporary artworks that harmonize with the tall ceilings. The gardens were a particular passion for Christopher, who actively consulted with landscape designer and friend Carol Eland. A longtime resident of the neighborhood, Eland has authored one in 10 of its residential properties, and she came to the project well versed in the specific city sustainability requirements. Her approach to the mandatory bioretention ponds, for example, proved as practical as aesthetically pleasing, incorporating rainwater-purifying native plants while taking on the appearance of sophisticated container gardens. With the infrastructure in place, Eland’s team was free to layer in the classic, Hamptonsinspired plantings Caroline loved. “She wanted a very traditional garden, but one that was lowmaintenance,” recounts Eland. “That sounds like an oxymoron, but not if you know how to make it work.” Notable selections include Peegee and Limelight hydrangeas, which turn a ravishing pink in the autumn. Dwarf suffruticosa boxwoods, Eland adds, amazingly require minimal pruning to keep their shape. “We chose lots of evergreen plantings, very aromatic,” continues the landscape designer, who also included gardenias for their sweet fragrance. “The Corrs wanted a home where they could lock and go; Chris didn’t want a single blade of grass to mow,” notes Eland, who also chose realistic artificial turf to complement the evergreen border between the adjacent golf course and an elegant crushed quartzite patio inspired by Provençal gardens. Tiered terraces, Corr confirms, fulfill her desire for breezy, Hamptons-inspired entertaining reminiscent of those treasured summers back east. “Seattle can be dark and gray and rainy. So, when spring arrives, everyone wants to be outside,” the designer says. “Having these spaces was extremely important to us. It’s our favorite place to be.”
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In the living room, a Cisco Home sofa, lounge chairs and daybed are arranged around a tray-style coffee table by Oomph. A 2017 work by artist Victoria Adams, from Woodside Braseth Gallery, tucks into the built-in cabinetry. For the walls, Corr chose Benjamin Moore’s Classic Gray.
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Above: Glass backsplash tiles from Ann Sacks pair with a Phillip Jeffries’ wallcovering to create a jewel box effect in the pantry. Pops of polished metal—a Rohl faucet, a Thompson Traders sink and Top Knobs pulls, all from Abbrio—add to the glamorous feel, as do the marble countertops from Pental Surfaces. Opposite: Custom kitchen cabinetry by Northwest Custom Interiors painted Benjamin Moore’s Simply White on the perimeter and Silver Half Dollar on the island contrast with the ebony-stained flooring. Above the island are pendants by The Urban Electric Co. The Wolf cooktop is from Albert Lee; the faucets are Rohl.
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Above: The dining room functions as a stylish workhorse—it’s used for both daily and more formal meals. An Ethan Allen dining table and Palecek chairs serve as visual anchors. Above hovers a fixture by The Urban Electric Co. Pella windows frame the golf course views. Opposite: Corr went for a dramatic mood in her office, painting both the walls and the cabinetry Benjamin Moore’s Raccoon Fur. Punctuating the room is an Aerin chandelier from Circa Lighting and a Michael den Hertog painting. The Oly lounge chairs face an Ethan Allen sofa. The hide and coffee table are from the designer’s existing collection.
Above: A delicate Schumacher wallpaper with a branch motif plays off the marble Pratt & Larson flooring. Illuminating the space are an Aerin pendant and Thomas O’Brien sconces, all from Circa Lighting. Samuel & Sons trim dresses up the Roman shade in a Trend fabric. Opposite: The main bedroom opens to an airy terrace. Positioned over the Serena & Lily bed outfitted with Yves Delorme linens is a Currey & Company chandelier. The bedside table is by Worlds Away. For the draperies and shades, the designer chose a Fabricut material.
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LAYER BY LAYER Using encaustics, a Seattle artist explores the city around her and celebrates the properties of her chosen medium. W R I T T E N B Y H I L A R Y M A S E L L O S WA L D | P H O T O G R A P H Y BY R A FA E L S O L D I
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While landscapes, both natural and built, have long inspired the encaustic paintings of artist Patti Bowman, her more recent work has a different catalyst. Bowman has been putting leftover wax into LEGO-form molds and fusing them to panels (opposite). The resulting pieces are playful, vivid and compelling.
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o hear artist Patti Bowman describe the work of creating encaustic paint is to hear a woman deeply enamored by her chosen medium. “You melt the beeswax with damar resin—essentially tree sap that comes in crystals—and the resulting paint base smells like beeswax and juniper. It’s this beautiful, melted-honey consistency, and then you add the pigments. It’s beautiful to prepare—even before you make anything with it.” What Bowman makes with her encaustic paints are captivating works that explore the shapes and scenes around the Seattle area, the natural surroundings and sometimes meaningful landscapes from her past. “Because of the rain, everything glows here,” she explains. “Encaustic
gives you that fuzzy atmosphere because the paint is translucent”—which makes encaustic and her subjects an ideal match. And Bowman has no trouble finding images to inspire her work. “I feel like beauty finds me when I’m standing on a street corner or getting out of my car,” she says. “It’s not about the place as much as it is about how the atmosphere today transformed that place to something different than it was yesterday.” She snaps a photo of a scene that compels her, combines elements from several of them to create an image inspired by a location and by her experience of being in that place. “It’s also affected by the process of painting and by playing with color and movement,” notes the artist. The process involves applying molten encaustic paint onto a panel and then using a propane torch to heat the surface, bonding the paint to the panel. Succeeding layers are
built up by adding more encaustic paint and then fusing again with the torch. Sometimes the previous layer runs; other times, the artist can preserve a shape’s sharp edge. But if “a painting goes off the rails,” as Bowman describes it, she scrapes off the wax and is left with piles of the colorful remnants. After she bought a LEGO mold to make chocolates at home, she walked into her studio the next morning and realized she could cast the discarded wax in the LEGO mold. At first, the artist used the resulting bricks to play with color composition. “At some point, I started to really love the way they looked on the panel, all their snaggletoothed surfaces,” she says. So, she found a way to fuse them onto the panel, and her LEGO series was born. No matter what she’s creating, Bowman says she finds as much delight in the process as in the finished product. “There’s so much discovery,” she says.
Cool & Collected A home near Coeur d’Alene offers a sophisticated take on lake house living. W R I T T E N B Y PA I G E P O R T E R F I S C H E R | P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y H A R I S K E N J A R
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Interior Design: Cassandra Crain, Cassandra Crain Design Home Builder: Bill Strange, Tekton Construction
To make the family’s transition from the lake to the inside of their Idaho vacation house seamless, designer Cassandra Crain fashioned a landing zone for them to use, installing custom built-ins for storage. Delivering warmth and texture are a Serena & Lily stool, Brook Perdigon Textiles pillows, an Armadillo rug and custom woven shades by Queen. The light fixture by Visual Comfort & Co. imparts a nautical vibe.
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ometimes, the best thinking happens outside the box. That was the case for designer Cassandra Crain when she was hired to infuse an Idaho vacation home with a Californiainspired aesthetic. “We really did go completely against the norm here,” says Crain. “If you look at most of the houses in this area, they are all absolutely stunning, but they often skew more mountainmodern, with lots of dark finishes, bold lines, and much heavier furnishings. My clients and I kept coming back to the concept of simple and livable sophistication. They wanted that light, bright, relaxed look we often associate with California design, but they also wanted to honor the natural surroundings and create a home that felt authentic in this particular landscape.” It was the stunning landscape at Gozzer Ranch, a community on Lake Coeur d’Alene, that drew this young family to seek a getaway there. “I grew up spending summers on a lake, and I wanted to share that magical experience with my husband and kids,” says the wife. “Our life here revolves around being on the water. It’s like summer camp for my children, only the parents get to come too.” Crain and general contractor Bill Strange worked closely to fit the homeowners’ vision of their summer lifestyle and tastes. Together, they fashioned a mudroom, giving the family a muchneeded, fresh-from-the-lake zone to use daily. “The house had a simple open space entry, and we carved out a small but functional place to hang towels, drop bags and take off shoes right when you walk in the door,” she reports. They also customized a bunk room to gain additional sleeping arrangements for visiting cousins. “We were able to include two full bunks and two twin bunks so all of the littles could sleep together,” says the designer. “It’s a fun space that still feels open even with the double bunks. Beyond those few moves, the work focused on finishes. Strange’s team emphasized quality craftsmanship and materials that have been used in Northern Idaho for 100 or more years—from the cedar shake roof and cedar siding to the wood windows, regional stone and wide-plank oak
floors. “It’s not ostentatious,” says Strange. “It’s not overdone on the exterior—or the interiors. There’s a sense of simplicity and timelessness in the bones of the house that’s really quite special. Then, of course, Cassandra worked her magic with the interiors.” Timeless sophistication was the look Crain wanted to deliver inside, as well. Her clients, with whom she’d worked on two past projects, knew that the aesthetic they favored in their primary home was the style they wanted in their vacation home, too. “The wife loves the look of Victoria Hagan,” says Crain. “Think clean lines and polished sophistication. But she and her husband have three small children, and they didn’t want to sacrifice comfort and livability to get that certain, polished look. So we had to harmonize to come up with a simple, serene aesthetic that was familyfriendly, too.” Crain, who is known for her ability to effortlessly curate a relaxed version of traditional design, began with an all-white backdrop. She warmed the airy space with plenty of wood—from the wide-plank floors and exposed beams to sculptural furniture, such as the Scandinavianstyle chairs in the living room. The designer added texture with woven shades and leather accents, and she allowed the azure lake to inspire the thread of blue that weaves its way throughout the house in art, textiles, and wallpaper. “I love layering patterns, and it works well if you establish a simple color scheme, which we had here with shades of blues and soft whites,” she says. “Nothing overpowered any particular space, which was in keeping with our theme of understated and approachable elegance.” Almost all the fabrics and rugs are indoor-outdoor or performance, a design decision that allowed the homeowners to relax about lakeside life with children. “I just wanted a warm, happy home that would age well,” says the wife. “This house was always meant to be full of friends and family. I imagined it full of children. The intention wasn’t a summer house that would feel stuffy. I wanted it to be a place where people could come, unwind and stay for a while. And that’s exactly what Bill and Cassandra delivered.”
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Painted Benjamin Moore’s Simply White, the living room is home to an RH sectional in a Perennials performance linen. The artwork is by Theresa Losa. Nearby is a Croft House mirror. The white-oak flooring is from Provenza Floors’ New York Loft Collection.
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“The owners wanted to honor the natural surroundings and create a home that felt authentic in this particular landscape.” –CASSANDRA CRAIN
Above: An Armadillo rug anchors the living room, while a pair of lounge chairs by &Tradition cozies up to a custom round ottoman in Jerry Pair leather. Crain provided visual separation between this space and the adjacent kitchen with a Lawson-Fenning cabinet. The windows are treated with draperies in a Christopher Farr Cloth linen print. Opposite: Crain put her own spin on the existing kitchen, painting the cabinets Benjamin Moore’s Rodeo, hanging Visual Comfort & Co. pendants with polished nickel details and accenting the cabinetry with white bronze Ashley Norton hardware. The stools are from Design Within Reach.
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Above: To the stylish main bath, Crain added white bronze Ashley Norton hardware to the cabinetry, a Visual Comfort & Co. sconce in polished nickel and an RH mirror with a polished nickel finish. The result is sophisticated yet approachable. Opposite: In the main bedroom, the understated blues continue in the George Spencer Designs fabric on the Sedgwick & Brattle bed—outfitted in linens by Matouk. A Ralph Lauren for Visual Comfort & Co. lamp tops the custom lacquer bedside table. Crain chose Peter Fasano fabric for the drapery panels.
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A favorite gathering place for the family, the gracious porch, accessed from the kitchen via folding doors, includes a dining area furnished with a Janus et Cie table, bench and chairs. The seating area has a cozy Room & Board swivel chair upholstered in a durable Sunbrella fabric.
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2 Bedrooms | 2.5 Bathrooms | $2,149,000 High above the city, savor luxury of large spaces with two master suites, rare private elevator direct to your private foyer.
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2 Bedrooms | 1.75 Bathrooms | $1,025,000 Way up high in the North tower over the Skypark, this south facing home allows for superior light, space protection and peace of mind.
Listing courtesy of Javila Creer C: (206) 794-5284 E: javila@windermere.com
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2 Bedrooms | 1.75 Bathrooms | $1,100,000 This 2-level penthouse pied-a-terre is the perfect place to call home in the city, steps from Colman Dock and the Seattle Waterfront.
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There is a certain feeling in every John Buchan home. It is a sense of elegance that comes from a builder who knows every detail matters and believes luxury is the perfect mix of artistic design and practical, everyday comfort. John Buchan Homes calls this “Luxury for Real Life.” Experience it firsthand in every custom-built home handcrafted by Buchan since 1961.
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.
bradleedistributors.com | 206.284.8400
BUILD THE LIFE YOU WANT TO LIVE
buchan.com | 425.642.1166
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
PERFECT PL ACE AND TIME; EFFICIENCY FOR PEACE OF MIND INSPIRED CLOSETS BY ORGANIZED SPACES
FIRST IMPRESSIONS THAT SELL THE ENHANCED HOME
Inspired Closets by Organized Spaces is a trusted provider of built-in systems that allow access to the items people value most. This office exemplifies the flexibility, style and function that the designbuild community has come to expect. Visit the showroom at 11155 120th Avenue Northeast in Kirkland.
The Enhanced Home’s residential staging services highlight the best features of a home and use them as selling points. Whether working with existing furniture or bringing in entirely new, the company creates an unforgettable first impression that will greatly enhance any home’s value. It currently offers three distinct residential staging services: staging, redesign and partial staging. #TEHinteriors
inspiredclosets.com | 425.823.4847
theenhancedhome.com | 425.453.3055
Gauge Design Group offers a broad range of interior solutions, including custom cabinetry, millwork, furniture and metal fabrication, in addition to its national award-winning monumental stairs. The Gauge team has a 38-year history of delivering world-class design to high-profile residences and commercial buildings alike.
GAUGEGROUP.COM 3810 4TH AVE SOUTH SEATTLE, WA 98134 206.587.5354