Luxe Magazine - May/June 2023 Pacific Northwest

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What does it mean to live well? To be perfectly at ease, in comfort and style?

Innovative product designs pair with gorgeous fabrics and control systems so advanced, shades can be scheduled to automatically adjust to their optimal position throughout the day. Creating a new world of beauty, convenience and energy efficiency — morning, noon, and night.

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For nearly 150 years, Chown has been helping designers, builders, and homeowners in the Pacific Northwest honor the life of the home with intelligently crafted and radiantly designed plumbing, hardware and lighting fixtures.

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52 DESIGN DISPATCH

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

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66 FIRST PERSON

Stephanie Stokes’ new book is an ode to collected tabletop treasures from near and far.

68 INSPIRATION

Luxe traverses the globe to nd modern makers putting their spin on traditional craft.

76 LEGACY

At a bustling French mill, the centuries-old method of weaving horsehair still produces some of the nest textiles.

Market

98 MATERIAL

Four companies tapping talents around the world—from Ireland and Colombia to India and Massachusetts—to fashion exceptional rugs.

108 TREND

Meet three oral designers creating beautiful arrangements in unconventional ways.

116 SPOTLIGHT

The newly reimagined Hispanic Society Museum & Library opens its doors to talented Latin American furniture and lighting makers.

Living

136 KITCHEN + BATH

Elevated European in uences are the impetus for these charming kitchens, baths and debut tiles.

Moira Holley is one of the most preeminent luxury real estate brokers for the Seattle and Pacific Northwest region. Her experience, passion and expertise set her apart within the luxury real estate market.

Moira is a Co-founder, Senior Global Sales Advisor of Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty. She is also a member of the Sotheby’s Market Leaders Forum, a select group of forty real estate experts who represent world-class properties in top markets across North America.

This incredibly rare $25,000,000 residence is one of only four waterfront properties within the nine home enclave known as The Reed Estate.

The magnificent 8,000+ sq. ft. residence is sited on just over an acre, with more than 120 feet of walk out beach front and a private four-season private dock. A collaboration between owner and designer has created an effortless, single level indoor/outdoor living experience. French doors from nearly every room lead to an expansive limestone terrace overlooking the rose garden, specimen trees and level lawn. The pool and spa are secluded and surrounded by tall trees, while retaining views of the garden and the lake.

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Artful Lodgers

A lifetime collection of art and furniture spark the design of a new Mercer Island dwelling.

Soft Serve

Artist Cameron Anne Mason creates unconventional sculptures from dye and fabric.

Craftsman Clarity

Through a challenging remodel, one design team restores the shine of this classic Seattle home.

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Rustic Retreat

Urbanites bring their sense of modernity and color to the Idaho mountains.

In the living room of this Mercer Island house, a fireplace is surrounded by dark-hued Dekton. Against this backdrop, designer Colleen Knowles paired custom blue swivel chairs with an armchair from Dowel Furniture, a Robert James Collection coffee table and a Driscoll Robbins Fine Carpets rug. Page 170

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Culture of Design

Analyze the most enduring and interesting spaces, and you’ll discover that they are often composed of a layering of cultural influences and ideas...design that preserves heritage while also pushing it to be experimental and fresh. In this issue, we report on, and praise, the people, objects and spaces that revere craft and cultural artisanship as something to be respected and lived with; rooms that offer a conversation about what came before and where things are headed. May they have everlasting appeal.

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Juliana Lima Vasconcellos’ Giraffe chairs sit beneath a terra-cotta archway at the newly renovated Hispanic Society Museum & Library.

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WRITTEN BY LAUREN GALLOW | PRODUCED BY KRYSTAL RACANIELLO

MEET THE MAKER

DEBORAH BARNARD

After four decades, Barnard Griffin Winery is getting some new sparkle. The Columbia Valley vintner has opened a Woodinville tasting room, and it’s a family affair. Visitors can sip on pours from second-generation enologist Megan Hughes and her father, Rob Griffin, with finishing

MATERIAL WORLD

NAKAMOTO FORESTRY

As the largest manufacturer of shou sugi ban in the world, Japan-based Nakamoto Forestry brings their sustainable wood construction product stateside via their Portland warehouse and shop. “The word yakisugi, or shou sugi ban, means ‘burned cedar/cypress siding’ in Japanese,” explains William Beleck, president of Nakamoto Forestry North America. The preservative process—which consists of intensely burning wood for a dark, charred effect—has become more common in recent years, in part because it is a natural way to achieve a low-maintenance, weather-resistant siding. Plus, the aesthetic offers infinite design possibilities. nakamotoforestry.com

touches by the family matriarch, artist Deborah Barnard, who has created custom glass elements for the tasting room. Located on the winery grounds, Barnard’s db Studio is where she creates her vibrant fused-glass pieces, many of which are functional works of art. dbstudiofusedglass.com; barnardgriffin.com

Tell us about your process. I work with warm glass—1,500 degrees is about as hot as we get—which can be used from fusing to casting and everything in between. The glass can be shaped into wall art, sculptures, vessels; it’s limitless.

Describe the pieces you created for the new tasting room. I made a custom glass-art bar front and several chandeliers. The space is designed for visitors to explore and appreciate fine wine, so the lighting is critical. I installed glass panels that are LED backlit on the bar face, and since Woodinville is in a forested area, there are many green and warm, rust tones.

meet the maker photos: james cavanah, kreadivone. material world photos: left, courtesy nakamoto forestry; right, ryan bent.

A design experience that is personal, original, intentional.

HAPPY HOUR SOUSÒL

The most intriguing thing about Portland’s highly anticipated new restaurant Kann might be what’s underneath it. Sousòl, named for the Haitian-Creole word for “basement,” is the sister bar to James Beard award-winning chef Gregory Gourdet’s wood-fired Haitian cuisine eatery, which was recently named Portland’s restaurant of the year by The Oregonian, among a bevy of other accolades. Kann’s light and bright dining room finds its foil in Sousòl, which is dark and moody, with dramatic lighting and rich textures. Partnering with Rejuvenation, Portland’s longtime lighting and hardware restoration shop, Sousòl features custom furnishings such as classic leather swivel barstools and caned chairs. Lustrous fuchsia banquettes from Raleigh Hills Upholstery anchor the space, offering guests an inviting seat to enjoy Gourdet’s pan-Caribbean menu of cocktails, zero-proof drinks and bar snacks. sousolbar.com

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TENZEN CABINS & SPRINGS

The Northwest’s newest wellness experience is a perfect union of East and West. Combining Japanese onsen, or bathing culture, with the Scandinavian hot springs tradition, Tenzen Cabins & Springs sits on 100 acres with an underground aquifer of geothermal hot springs. Located outside Stevenson, Washington, the minimalist resort consists of six stand-alone cabins, each with its own private soaking tub. “In Japan, many people go to hot springs to heal their bodies,” explains Nanae Yoshida, who along with her husband, Nick, are now stewards of the property, which was purchased by Nick’s father decades ago. “We hope guests leave fully recharged,” Nanae shares. tenzensprings.com

LAUNCH FIN

Seattle-based furniture and product designer Darin Montgomery is constantly striving for a simpler, more pared-back lifestyle, hence the name of his design studio: Fin, which means “nice” in several Scandinavian languages, “soft” in Romanian and “end” in Spanish and French, conveys the relaxed, calming design embodied by the brand. Creating original furniture and accessories from their SoDo neighborhood workshop since 2016, Fin is committed to minimizing environmental impact, and their new line of seating, tables and rugs is no exception. “As a designer and manufacturer, I feel we have a great responsibility to use resources wisely and with respect,” Montgomery says.

“In each step of the design process for our new collection, we worked hard to balance functionality, aesthetics and material usage. My hope is that our customers understand and appreciate all that goes into each piece, and it makes their space more functional and comfortable.” findesignshop.com

SIDE HUSTLE

EVG.WORKS

For designer Evgeniya Plotnikova, ceramics has always been an extracurricular activity. Born and raised in Siberia, Plotnikova came to the U.S. to study architecture and is now a practicing architect in Seattle. She began working with clay in 2019 as a creative outlet while living in New York, and eventually began her own studio, EVG.Works. Today, Plotnikova works in a mix of media, but her interest in testing the boundaries between function and objet d’art remains. evg.works

What initially drew you to ceramics?

I started working with clay as a meditative, stress-relief activity, but I became fascinated with the material itself. On some level, it helped me rediscover a sense of childhood joy and simple play, and it became a medium of self-expression.

How does your work as an architect inform your artistic practice? My brain works naturally in 3D as an architect. I’m fascinated with form, and I’m also a minimalist who likes bold gestures and color. My architectural

IN BLOOM

LEACH BOTANICAL GARDEN

One of Portland’s best kept secrets, Leach Botanical Garden is a 16-acre urban greenspace situated on the city’s southeastern edge. The garden, with its native plants, meandering trails and basalt stone sculptures, now has even more to offer, having just completed the first phase of a multiyear master plan. “The garden is intended to become a significant cultural institution for its neighborhood, and all of Portland,” explains Richard Hartlage, principal and owner of landscape architecture firm Land Morphology, who completed the new design. Visitors will now experience improved pedestrian paths, a new pollinator garden and meadow with over 200 different types of plants, and an elevated tree walk hovering 35 feet above ground (below). “Walking through the Pacific Northwest native forest among soaring Douglas fir trees and looking down at the forest floor gives a new perspective of the garden and heritage trees,” Hartlage says. A pavilion designed by Olson Kundig (far right) is the first in a series of delicate wood buildings planned for the garden. “People are drawn to nature and experiencing the natural world. This master plan aims to delight and inspire visitors to make deeper connections between plants and people,” Hartlage adds. leachgarden.org

background helps me bring a discipline to my art practice, and in return, my art practice helps me approach design from a place of lightness and freedom.

Tell us about your sculptural vases Some of my most interesting designs originated from “mistakes.” With the open-closed vases, the original plan was to alter the shape of a cylinder by creating a pin tuck, but it resulted in a crack in the middle. I cut out the crack to prevent it from growing, but accidentally cut a much larger shape that exposed the vase’s interior. It resulted in an unusual and sculptural form, and I realized it offered new possibilities for displaying flowers.

What keeps you coming back to the studio? Clay put me on the path of discovering myself as an artist and as a woman. I love that my not-your-typical vase designs invite people to play around and make interesting flower compositions. Ultimately, my studio practice is about enjoying the process and radiating good energy.

side hustle

photo: courtesy evg.works. in bloom photos: left, courtesy land morphology; right, aaron leitz.

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This moment

The Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Showroom by Bradlee will help you bring your creative vision to life. It’s an inviting, collaborative space built to inspire you throughout your kitchen project—from planning with our product experts and your designers to making delicious memories in your home.

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.

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Go global with tabletop treasures from far-flung locales, artisans to watch from around the world and the last textile mill of its kind.

Visual Feast

IN HER SUMPTUOUS NEW BOOK, DECORATOR AND PHOTOJOURNALIST STEPHANIE STOKES MAKES THE CASE FOR SOUVENIRS.

I am a self-confessed tabletop junkie and consummate hostess. On my travels through 86 countries, I have assembled a collection of things that have caught my eye so long as they’re useful for entertaining. These “toys for my table” are for special occasions, special friends or simply because it’s Saturday, and why not have a party.

In the words of Carl Jung, “The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect, but by the play instinct acting from inner necessity. The creative mind plays with the objects it loves.” And I love each of my treasures. My parties usually start with a verbal table tour instead of grace. I describe how the dishes are from Bali, the wine coasters are from Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, the tagine salt cellars are from Marrakesh, and so on.

Many of my favorite pieces come from Japan: contemporary sake cups, sonorous Bizen bowls and Oribe kitchenware, all of which are versatile. In France, I fell for Aptware pottery, simple cotton tablecloths from Provence’s outdoor markets and gray porcelain partridges from Nîmes. While exploring Budapest’s antiques district, I couldn’t resist traditional bright-red flowered plates and cross-stitched tablecloths. When I use them at home in New York City, they evoke the folk art quality of Hungarian craft in the same way the pink Fortuny tablecloth I bought in Venice recalls light reflecting off the city’s brick walls, turning its canals the soft-edged pink of Paolo Veronese’s murals.

My book, The World at Your Table, is a call to action. When something inspires you, whether across the globe or at a local consignment store, buy it. Then, set the table with your finds to transport guests into a magical atmosphere. rizzoliusa.com

photo: mark roskams, courtesy rizzoli.

A tablescape mélange by Stephanie Stokes features a tablecloth by Zsuzsanna Nyul with bamboo flatware and a folk art ceramic plate purchased in Hungary.

Imagination Unbound

LUXE CHATS WITH CREATIVES FROM AROUND THE GLOBE WHO ARE BREATHING NEW LIFE INTO TRADITIONAL CRAFT.

PRODUCED BY KATHRYN GIVEN

Klove Studio

Prateek Jain and Gautam Seth, co-founders of New Delhi’s Klove Studio, are upending the way modern lighting is produced in India with their larger than life pieces. While the dynamic duo are experimenting with size, scale and materials, their designs continue to pay homage to the artistic customs and practices that surround them at home.

What was the vision for your latest collection? Our Totems Over Time series celebrates an older way of living and, specifically, how civilizations have left their mark on society with references to ancient symbols and motifs. We wanted to achieve a harmonious balance between geometry and symmetry with bright totems devoted to abundance, vision, beauty and protection. Talk to us about the materials. These nearly 10-foot-tall pieces incorporate metal and handblown glass, a centuries-old technique that supports local artisans in India. We believe in slow design, conscious craftsmanship and dreaming up fantastical ideas that take shape by working with dedicated makers. Where do you find inspiration? From different cultures around the world, but especially in New Delhi where there is such a rich craft legacy. Good design makes life better on every level. klovestudio.com

Hamza Kadiri

Casablanca-based master woodworker Hamza Kadiri hails from a long line of makers who share a deep reverence for their materials, and he is no exception. Each piece of wood sourced for his new sculptural furniture collection was chosen for its singularity, essence and inherent beauty. Kadiri’s expertise of rare, precious varietals of wood honors natural grains and unique patterns for a one-of-a-kind result.

When did you begin working with wood? I’ll never forget the moment I entered my uncle’s workshop at the age of seven. He was one of the most respected woodworkers in the Medina of Fez. I still remember the smell, the dry air and watching each artisans’ slow movements. It was love at fir st sight. Tell us about your latest collection. As an artist, I listen to the wood—sometimes for months at a stretch. The unique forms of a plank and veins in the wood give o a particular emotion. These inspire me with original ideas, although some may be a little crazy. My six new pieces—side tables, credenzas, a bench and an armoire— are a testament to this, including the Royal Ebony credenza (shown). What’s next? Adding exciting new lighting designs to my collection with Les Ateliers Courbet. ateliercourbet.com

LagunaB

The iconic Venetian glassware company founded by the late Marie Brandolini is heralding in a second chapter under the leadership of her son, Marcantonio Brandolini d’Adda. As ceo and creative director, his vision includes investing in projects that support a range of initiatives, like the design community at large, the environment and the city of Venice.

community at large, the environment and the city of Venice.

How are you di at from Paris to was a way of her

Today, we are releasing more limited-edition pieces but still honoring her vision. is also top of mind for us with a new production that allows for more energy e cient in addition to a longstanding with Green Future to o set our emissions.

with the Pilchuck Glass School in to establish Autonoma, an international artist program in Murano. Face-to-face interaction is also important to me, so we have a multifunctional brick and mortar space in the works. recently introduced Vital, which aims to enhance the natural capital of the Venetian Without this our company and

How are you thinking di erently at LagunaB? When my mother moved from Paris to Venice, glassmaking was a way of expressing her creativity. Today, we are releasing more limited-edition pieces but still honoring her vision. Sustainability is also top of mind for us with a new high-energy production facility that allows for more energy e cient manufacturing, in addition to a longstanding partnership w ith Green Future Project to o set our CO2 emissions. What about the next generation? We have teamed up with the Pilchuck Glass School in Washington to establish Autonoma, an international glass artist exchange program in Murano. Face-to-face interaction is also important to me, so we have a multifunctional brick and mortar space in the works. Anything else? Alongside We Are Venice, we recently introduced Vital, which aims to enhance the natural capital of the Venetian Lagoon. Without this important waterway, our company and city would not exist. lagunab.com

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Toast

Established in a Wales farmhouse more than 25 years ago, the clothing company Toast has grown its o ering to include exquisite homewares produced by artisans, weavers and mills around the world. Despite its evolution, the brand’s values remain steadfast: champion a slower pace and more thoughtful way of life. CEO Suzie de Rohan Willner elaborates on the brand’s mission.

What makers do you work with? We search around the world for artisans who demonstrate specialist skills and techniques. Our hope is to provide a platform for their work to be celebrated and their story to be told in an authentic way. We want to help preserve traditional techniques that otherwise may be in danger of dying out, like this glazed terra-cotta waterpot handmade in Bristol (shown) that is based on a 16th century design. Why does craft have an enduring appeal? There is a growing audience who wants a more emotional connection to the objects in their home and to the person behind their creation. An increased awareness of our environment and a rejection of “mass” has meant we are choosing to buy less and selecting long lasting and meaningful objects. The recently launched Toast Renewed provides an iteration of this idea. It’s a unique collection of creatively repaired, one-of-a-kind pieces that have been given a new lease on life, increasing their longevity and progressing our circular approach to reducing waste. Where do you find inspiration? In stillness. It’s abou t being with people and things that bring joy and make you slow down. us.toa.st

Ecru

Founded by three childhood friends raised in Kuwait, lifestyle brand Ecru draws upon the ethos and cultures of Arab and Indian hospitality for inspiration. With a dazzling shopfront in Jaipur, Ecru collaborates with craftspeople in India, Syria, Lebanon and Sri Lanka who specialize in textiles, woodworking, glass, ceramics and metalwork. Creative Director Nur Kaouji discusses the company’s roots.

How did Ecru start? Growing up (with co-founders

Noor Al-Sabah and Hussah Al Tamimi) in Kuwait, we were surrounded by expats, particularly Arab and South Asian families. We were raised with an emphasis on the importance of hospitality and tradition, including sharing meals with loved ones. Our desire to carry on these rituals led us to launch Ecru, a br and that comprises beautiful handmade objects that elevate these interactions. Talk to us about your homewares. What excites us is the incredible legacy of craft around the world. We get to work with artists who keep traditions like block printing and metalwork alive. At Ecru, we are always looking to expand our artisan directory and I’m constantly on the hunt for inspiring people. How can design make a positive impact on our lives? Life has a way of throwing things at you, sometimes turning things upside down. One of our greatest salvages is nature and through nature, design. ecruonline.in

Sanayi313

Brothers Enis and Amir Karavil helm the interdisciplinary design brand Sanayi313 in Istanbul, where they have their hands in a number of exciting initiatives: a retail store, design studio, canteen, bi-annual magazine, atelier for unique projects and a newly launched furniture line that promotes their mantra, “move forward to the future with respect to the past.”

Why is it important to champion craft today? I prefer working with local craftsmen because what they create is always unique, and in the era of non-stop production this is a di erentiator. That human touch is essential because it gives a soul and special language to the work. Talk to us about your new furniture pieces. The Oblong Collection consists of so lid

maple burl and burned oak wood designs defi ned by massive, bulky forms and rounded corners, which echoes our “maximalist expressions in minimalist details” approach. Comprising stools, consoles, low co ee tables, side tables, and a dining table, the collection is made by hand in Istanbul, adhering to the city’s artisanal traditions where woodworking dates back thousands of years. It must be inspiring to be surrounded by so much history. Turkey’s location is at the crossroads of East and West, the vast lands once dominated by the Ottomans and home to many di erent civilizations with a rich legacy of craft since ancient times. These age-old traditions and techniques are still being practiced and lauded in many areas, but I believe new ideas come from studying the past. The solutions are there, you just need to reinvent them to create something inspiring. sanayi313.com

Jomo Tariku

Jomo Tariku, African culture has

for and the contemporary of American craft.

For Virginia-based, Ethiopian American industrial designer Jomo Tariku, African culture has always played a role in what he creates. As an advocate for change, Tariku co-founded BADG (Black Artists and Designers Guild) and continues to help move the needle forward for global design and the contemporary interpretation of American craft. The trailblazing talent’s work has even landed in major institutions including the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Where did you learn to love design? Our home in Ethiopia was fi lled with beautiful objects. My dad was an avid collector of interesting pieces from Africa and around the world. During summer break, I would sketch these objects not knowing it would eventually lead to a career in design. How do African traditions play into your work? I did my undergraduate thesis on creating a modern line of African furniture and I have never wavered from that even though it has not been easy. Design is supposed to be a global language but until recently you would be hard pressed to fi nd a contemporary African design by a Black designer. I am always referencing my heritage. Even the inspiration for my Nyala chair (shown) are the horns of shy, an elusive mountain antelope from the Bale Mountains in Ethiopia. jomofurniture.com

The Last Craft

AT THE LE CRIN WORKSHOP IN THE FRENCH COUNTRYSIDE, MÉTAPHORES IS KEEPING THE SACRED ART OF HANDWEAVING HORSEHAIR ALIVE.

WRITTEN BY MARY JO BOWLING

It seems as if a heartbeat courses through the Le Crin workshop in Challes, a village in Northwestern France. The rhythmic whooshing sound filling the space comes from the movement of looms that have been weaving horsehair into lustrous fabrics since 1814. Although this is the last outfit of its kind, the pulse isn’t slowing.

Inside, artisans sit at the looms creating textiles. Wearing earplugs to muffle the sound, their focus is total as their hands thread hairs one by one into a shuttle with seeming superhuman rapidity, turning out roughly eight feet of fabric per loom each day. After the raw material arrives from Mongolia, it undergoes a series of meticulous steps including brushing, dying and pressing. The job calls for fast-moving minds as well as dexterous fingers, since

counting and tracking the number and color of strands is essential to creating such complex patterns.

The result is a product with glossy texture and depth— qualities Le Crin executives say attracts designers worldwide. “Horsehair is as soft as silk, but extremely resistant, showing little wear after decades of use,” explains workshop manager Nicolas Pioger.

Métaphores, the fabric company producing Le Crin under Hermès’ textile division, sees new horizons for this traditional craft. “We are working with designers to create modern furniture and accessories—anything is possible,” Pioger notes. “What doesn’t change is the expertise and unique savoir faire that goes into producing the material.” metaphores.com

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Art, architecture, light and love intermingle in this exquisite remodel, crafted to create an artist’s Nantucket-style dream home. This is the art of architecture.

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KARCHER DESIGN

To thrive as a new player entering an existing market, a company often needs to present itself through the lens of innovation—what sets its offering apart? For Karcher Design, this was the three-piece rose. A new type of fixing technology for door lever handles that eliminates visible screws from the design, the invention paved the way for Ulrich Karcher and Irmgard Karcher to found Karcher GmbH in 1991. Since then, the German company has evolved into Karcher Design, winning awards and becoming known for its high-quality stainless-steel products along the way. “While many lever sets are made from brass or zinc due to the reduced cost

and ease of manufacture, we stick with the more challenging but also more durable stainless steel,” says Isabel Karcher, who currently serves as managing director alongside Jan Karcher. “Since the release of our Cosmos Black finish, we have also become known for our matte surfaces.” In fact, Karcher Design was one of the first hardware crafters to introduce such a finish. Applied electrostatically as a powder coating, Cosmos Black boasts a depth that suits its name. “This process also avoids the use of solvents, which makes it eco-friendly,” Jan shares. “With a pleasant visual depth and smooth as a palm stone, Cosmos Black represents the sensory experience we strive to provide through our products.”

ASK THE EXPERT

Please name influences and inspirations that inform your work. Our work is often characterized by our clientele. With Itamar Harari, a renowned designer, we designed two handles that feel very minimalist. For One Tower Bridge in London, we created our lever models Tower and Kent.

What role does technology play in your work?

We use the most modern machines for internal testing of our products, as well as 3D printers for prototype production and modern CAD and graphic design software to visualize plans.

What is next for your company?

We are developing a product range that will allow customers to implement their own wishes and design-oriented requirements into a handle. We’re also focused on a goal of sustainability.

“We have been a family-owned business building and maintaining our customers’ trust for more than 30 years.”

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WFH WORLD

Homes are now primary work spaces, not secondary. Therefore, we need to adjust for the increased use. They also require individual work spaces for all members of the household, so no longer is it one formal home study. As its use is more frequent, the office is also getting oriented to main views.

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THE NEW NUDE

We are finally getting away from nude living spaces that are limited to a sea of shades of gray. Now, we’re introducing pops of color in blush, peach, mint, gold, black and white that are much more interesting and less monochromatic. While this trend was popular living through the pandemic, clients are embracing color again, which I believe serves as a gentle reminder that life is precious so we should live it out loud.

BRILLIANT HUES

We always love a good neutral environment, but are embracing more color this year in rich and subtle tones. Wallpaper, fabrics, cabinetry and paint are going deeper than we have been using in the past. Committing to color is exciting and pairs well with mixing and matching patterns and textures.

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Luxe explores innovative rug makers, unique floral designs and the next wave of Latin American creatives.

Completely Floored

FOUR AU COURANT BRANDS CHAMPION AN ARTISANAL APPROACH TO MODERN-DAY RUG MAKING.

PRODUCED BY KATHRYN GIVEN AND SARAH SHELTON

WRITTEN BY GRACE BEULEY HUNT AND SARAH SHELTON

LIVING HISTORY RHYME STUDIO

“The driving force was to tell a story of authentic Irish craftsmanship with an international, contemporary twist,” shares Claire McGovern of her studio. For the New Yorker by way of Dublin, the spark that led to her foray into the rug industry was hiding in plain sight: wool—a material indelibly linked with her home country—was a dying trade, accounting for just two percent of fibers sold or traded in the synthetics-dominated market. “Wool is extraordinary. It’s nature’s miracle fiber,” McGovern says. “Here is a material t hat you can bring into your home and it will literally purify the air and last you a lifetime.” With heritage and sustainability as founding principles, Rhyme Studio was born. Today, the atelier collaborates with historic Irish mills

to process native wool before it’s tufted by hand at their farmhouse workshop near Avoca in Wicklow. Ireland’s rich cultural tapestry imbues the brand in motif as well as material, with most designs offering modern riffs on tradition. Om, a collection defined by linear patterns, was inspired by a 1,600-year-old tree alphabet found on standing stones in the countryside. Works from the Báinín line feature pure Galway wool bedecked with motifs that evoke the stitching of an Aran sweater. And in M odernity, a series of minimalist geometrics in primary colors pays tribute to artist Kazimir Malevich and prolific Irish designer Eileen Gray. “I’ve always bemoaned the idea that a rug must be beige,” McGovern says. “Art should not be limited to any one media.” rhymestudio.com

HEIRLOOM QUALITY VERDI

Tomás Vera grew up idolizing his father Carlos Vera Dieppa, who wore his hair long, rode a motorcycle, enjoyed recreational aerobatics and didn’t start a traditional nineto-five until the age of 42 when inspiration struck to create a Japanese tatami-style mat from fibers found in his native Colombia. In time, the designs progressed to include latex backing, a leather border and later, pigments, patterns and ribbon-thin strands of metal. “It was the first rug of its kind and a revolutionary concept at the time,” shares Vera, who moved home to launch Verdi, a new business built upon his father’s vision after his passing. Verdi now employs an in-house team of 75 in addition to 30 families who harvest their marquee material, fique: a soft yet resilient vegetable fiber from

the Andean region. “We have a huge natural fiber catalogue because of the Amazon,” Vera says. “We’re always discovering new materials and exploring how to weave them for a contemporary ambiance.” Recent experiments at the Bogotá headquarters have seen Colombian fibers like plantain, cumare and worm silk woven with copper, stainless steel and silver-plated metals to mesmeric effect. “We consider our rugs to be art in their uniqueness and in the way they reflect light,” he adds. That the fastexpanding studio’s moniker pays homage to Vera Dieppa’s nickname underscores the next generation’s commitment to celebrating cultural and familial le gacies alike. “Verdi is not a brand, it is a story,” Vera says. “And this is just the beginning.” intl.verdi.com.co

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CULTURE OF CRAFT STARK

No rug brand has its tentacles so deeply spread, linking master craftspeople all over the world with top designers and consumers alike. From artisans in Nepal trained in Tibetan knots to weavers in India working on looms, rug seekers have access to products made by mills specializing in authentic techniques unique to their region. “We have a handful of key vendors who each have their own flavor and aesthetic,” says Stephanie Muller, Stark’s vice president of product development and strategy. “They’re artists in their own right.” Not married to one look, Stark rather does it all: from their material inventory (silk, sisal, wool, and a new proprietary performance fiber, among others) to techniques both hand-crafted and mac hine-woven, to endless styles, like striking geometrics, painterly pastels, stripes, animal prints and traditional motifs.

“It’s always exciting to see their new technical developments and creativity,” Muller says. While the third-generation family-run operation recently marked 85 years in business, their commitment to artisanship remains at its core. Take the rug shown here: a recent collaboration with German company Rug Star is inspired by desert and urban landscapes and crafted in India using hand-knotted techniques. Think of them like a great connector—a connector of craftsman to consumer, a connector of inspiration to trends, and a connector of the past to the present. starkcarpet.com

AMERICANA ETHOS MERIDA RUGS

In the mid-19 th century, Fall River, Massachusetts, was the Silicon Valley of America’s textile manufacturing industry. Fastforward through decades of shifting global economies, and few active mills remain today. But one self-described counterculture company decided to put down roots in the storied area as some of the last big mills were shuttering. “We’re not going to survive in the United States unless we’re doing something extraordinary,” admits Merida Rugs CEO Catherine Connolly. That something extraordinary, for starters, is that each of the company’s rugs is made of all-natural materials sans chemicals. Another revolutionary idea? Empower local craftsmen by creating a workplace where weavers find joy and pride in their craft. Merida R ugs HQ is part production lab and part innovation hub, where skills are honed and techniques tested. The goal is to create an environment where weavers push the bounds of their creativity in hopes it carries through to the finished product. Leading the charge is artistic director Sylvie Johnson who approaches design with the curiosity of an art student (she has been known to study out-of-print books on pigments to find fresh hues). The brand releases one new collection a year, each marking a new chapter in the Merida Rugs’ story. Their latest collection, Arte Povera, is inspired by the Postwar 1960s Italian arts movement, the story of which is as rich as the rugs themselves. “They have presence,” says Connolly. “The rugs contribute to the conversation in a sophisticated way.” meridastudio.com

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Unrestricted by the bounds of a vase, three oral designers conceive artful compositions.

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Name: Anastasia Kolesnichenko @vaasialis.

Home base: Cyprus. Origin story: I always wanted to work with flowers and objects. I practiced everyday and posted to Instagram. Overtime, I got my first orders. Style notes: Dreamy, fun and playful. Known for: Creating something new and turning flowers into my own unique species. Ethos: Flowers are emotions. They are alive, agile and have the ability to be reborn. Pick a favorite: Poppies. In the works: A commission for a jewelry brand.

A commission for a brand.

Clockwise from top right: Akoya Pendant in Vermilion / From $781 / rbw.com Belmondo Fabric in Corallo / Price upon request / dedar.com Bardi’s Bowl Chair in Orange / Price upon request / arper.com

Nama Sneaker in Green-Orange / $795 / chloe.com California Table by Elyse Graham / Price upon request / cultureobject.com Memphis Raku Mosaic Tile / Price upon request / newravenna.com

Small Hooks Coat Rack by Nathalie du Pasquier / $375 / store.moma.org

Natural Progression

ID: Aiste Kuchta @aikufloral. Coordinates: Global nomad. Approach: Floral arranging inspired by the seasons. Something to reconsider: Dying flowers are beautiful; imperfect blooms are unique. Tip to try: Let flowers move in their natural direction. Memorable experience: Foraging for icicles and arranging them alongside flowers. Manifesting: The film industry is something I’d be happy to be a part of! In the works: Events and floral subscriptions. Remember to…Enjoy the process.

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Romantic Revival

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HQ: Amsterdam. Specialty: Arranging and photographing real flowers with sugar flowers in the Dutch still life tradition. Modus operandi: Romantic, lavish and classic with a twist—more is more. Currently inspired by: The Vermeer Exhibition in Amsterdam. I’m obsessed with his use of light. Rule to break: Let go of color charts. When it is created by nature, it’s always complementary. Proud moment: Writing my new book A Sweet Floral Life

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Cosentino’s newest collaboration with designer and architect Daniel Germani decodes three timeless Italian stones: Vicenza, Travertine and Ceppo di Gré. The collection recasts them into versatile Dekton surfaces for today—indoors or out. cosentino.com

Christopher Peacock introduces The 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

STARK

The Koa ivory rug features lush texture matched with performance. Made of 100percent STARK performance acrylic, this beautiful rug can withstand any lifestyle. Braided soumak weaving combines with high-pile shag for coziness and character alike. starkcarpet.com

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Paul Ferrante introduces a polished uces a twist on an old classic. With copper c. With copper banding, the timeless Eternity meless chandelier is elevated to a new height. to a new Item 2099-C, it can be customized. be customized. Price available upon request. e upon request. paulferrante.com ulferrante.com

WEATHEREND ESTATE FURNITURE

As durable as it is beautiful, the Westport swivel chair by Weatherend is constructed for the outdoors and finished with Weatherend’s Yacht finish. Generouslyproportioned and topped with plush cushions for extra comfort, it is available in any color or natural woods.

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LEGNO BASTONE WIDE PLANK FLOORING

St. Moritz-G1 is a handcrafted, select-grade finish from the European Elegance collection. This is more than just a product; it is a passion that becomes “custom-designed furniture for your floor.”

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BOKARA RUG

This rug showcases a contemporary pattern of blue, ivory and black tones. Hand-knotted from the highest quality wool and silk, it provides an elegant foundation for any space. bokara.com

Sacred Storytelling

AT THE RENOVATED HISPANIC SOCIETY MUSEUM & LIBRARY, LATIN AMERICAN MAKERS SHOWCASE WORKS HONORING THEIR HERITAGES AND INSPIRATIONS.

PRODUCED BY KATHRYN GIVEN AND SARAH SHELTON

HALLOWED HALLS

Founded in 1904, the Hispanic Society Museum & Library has emerged from a yearslong renovation at the hands of Selldorf Architects. The storied institution houses an extensive collection of art and artifacts from Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries. The museum aims to amplify and uplift Hispanic heritage and creativity, including Latin American artists forging their own multicultural identities.

Nestled under an ornate terra-cotta archway in the Main Court, Juliana Lima Vasconcellos’ eucalyptus wood Giraffe chairs flaunt their angular silhouettes. The Brazilian architect and designer cites her home country’s rich cultural mix— specifically African and Portuguese colonial influences—as sources of inspiration. hispanicsociety.org, theinvisiblecollection.com

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GEOLOGICAL GEMS

José Miguel Schnaider considers himself part designer and part explorer of the mineral world. As the founder of Mexico City’s Sten Studio, he leans into local lapidary traditions when conceiving his designs. “I am proud to be Mexican and Latino, but I do not necessarily need to follow a specific aesthetic,” Schnaider remarks. Rather, he offers

fresh interpretations of cultural heritage. His VSII.I and VSV.III stools—placed on a stairway adorned with 3rd-century Roman mosaics from Spain—are composed of dark lava stone and red travertine and blue calcite, respectively, acting as a visual metaphor for volcanos and a tribute to Mexico’s volcanic belt region. stenstudio.com

STITCHED TOGETHER

Rhode Island School of Design alumna Alexis Tingey spent her childhood summers in Mexico where she learned embroidery from her grandmother. Tingey’s Don’t Remind Me hammock—showcased in front of Spanish artist Joaquín Sorolla’s Vision of Spain (1912-1919) in the Sorolla Gallery—speaks to the physicality of memory. The hand-welded

patinated steel base supports a hand-pleated linen fabric collage depicting “personal items intended to be forgotten.” Tingey, whose first studio collection launches this year, is eager to see more women of Latin American origin represented in design to usher in rich storytelling, new ideas and unheard voices. alexistingeydesign.com

ORGANIC STATE

Since founding Studio Galeón in 2017, Lula Galeano has watched the design landscape evolve to include more awareness around non-Eurocentric craft. A multidisciplinary designer who splits time between New York, London and her home country of Argentina, Galeano frequently collaborates with skilled artisans to enhance the beauty of natural materials used in her work. For Lampara 1 and Lampara 2, shown

here, Galeano joined forces with millworker Christopher Gatton to achieve the lamps’ perfectly unrefined shape. The bases are remnants of stone boulders sourced from Mexico which retain their jagged forms, save for polished edges. Each one-of-a-kind piece is outfitted with sleek brass hardware and a smooth blown glass opal bulb. studiogaleon.com

We understand the importance of a statement. Our extensive collection of marble, quartzite, granite, soapstone, and quartz are sourced through our trusted partners across the globe. Every material’s path to your project ensures more than a statement piece – it’s an entire story in itself.

BOTANICAL BEAUTY

Artist Lufti Janania’s childhood growing up on a rural bioreserve between the mountains and rainforests in Honduras continues to inform his eye today. Working out of a Brooklyn studio, he creates fantastical objects, sculptures and installations from botanicals and flora. His latest collection, a series of mirrors fitted on custom wood frames draped in woven

palm fiber, like the Tela, seen here, features hand-sewn, delicately pleated curled rosettes. Janania counts Latin America’s indigenous heritage and colonial history—specifically in Honduras where Mayan ruins and Baroque architecture meet—as additional sources of inspiration, taking in the visual romance and ornate decoration to inform his work. rosalila.co

CURVY CHARACTER

“I adapt and take from wherever I go,” explains artist Giovanni Valdeavellano of where he pulls inspiration. For the New York–based talent, and founder of Studio Poa, that includes fashion street style, his childhood in Guatemala and the ways in which information is readily shared and consumed. The Santiago Chair 1 and Santiago Chair 2, shown here,

are made of solid ash, stained and then finished in hard wax oil. The design explores how a seat can make one feel transformed into a different character—like how a king feels on a throne or a defendant feels in a courtroom. This particular pair are shaped like guitars, intended to make the sitter feel like a rockstar. lovehouseny.com

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Founder, Curated by Krysta Rodriguez

DRESS IN: TAMBOURINE TRAPS

Wrapped in brick work of superior artistry, Stonebridge Manor boasts gracious charm inside and out. Beautifully updated kitchen, bathrooms, interior and exterior paint, flooring and more. Explore private nooks, indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces, a heated pool, heated and cooled “carriage house,” multiple outbuildings and two gated entrances.

With approximately 300 days of sunshine each year, Yakima residents are drawn outdoors. The sprawling 3.81 acres includes a private pond and boathouse, English country gardens, walking paths, lawn space, and mature fruit bearing trees. The brick laid paths lead through vine wrapped trellises above blooming spaces and on to several large patios.

Handsome woodwork softened by natural light through leaded glass. With 11,211 SF, you’ll find 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, a library, a large den, sun-lit living room, warm office spaces and more. There are 2 bars, 6 richly trimmed fireplaces, and a private atrium. The updated kitchen has a butler’s pantry, 2 eating spaces, with pool and patio access.

LIVING

From Texas to the East Coast, revel in welcoming kitchens and baths that channel a sought-after joie de vivre spirit.

Worldly Appeal

BEHOLD KITCHENS AND BATHS WHERE OLD-WORLD ELEGANCE IS ON FULL DISPLAY.

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For a Georgian-style home in Maryland, Winsome Interior Design outfitted the kitchen with cabinetry from their line with Unique Kitchens & Baths and a custom cherrywood island. The pendant light is by Il Fanale.

CHARM CITY

WINSOME INTERIOR DESIGN

The homeowners of this Churchville, Maryland, residence couldn’t resist its Georgian-style architecture, but the dated 1980s kitchen was in need of a refresh. They called on Arianna Pannoni and Kasey Bedford of Baltimore-based firm Winsome Interior Design to reimagine the space. The result is strikingly elegant and in harmony with the structure’s traditional bones.

What were the project mandates?

Our clients wanted the kitchen to feel lived in, cozy and historic. They are casual people, but they also like a bit of formality.

Tell us about the major design elements. We kept the existing brick range niche but limewashed it and added more grout to give an ol der appearance. The cabinets are a simple, elevated shaker style that has been around for hundreds of years. We designed the island to look like a piece of furniture since kitchen islands weren’t a thing back in the day, and we also incorporated hand-distressed ceiling beams. The open shelving acts as a display area for the client’s collection of vintage china.

What other details lend to the charming feel? Hanging wood and copper pots adds warmth, while a new milk-glass fixture exudes a vintage ambiance. We also used finishes that will only get more beautiful with time: the unlacquered brass will develop a patina and the marble will gain character as it stains.

Arabescato Corchia marble countertops make a dramatic statement. The faucet is from Newport Brass and the sconces are from Visual Comfort & Co. photo: stacy zarin goldberg.

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Photo: Kevin Scott

In keeping with the revamped kitchen, Pannoni and Bedford also turned their attention to the home’s mudroom and powder room, replacing dated elements to highlight the abode’s historic feel. “We wanted to have some fun in these spaces and bring out the drama,” Bedford says. They enveloped the mudroom—

including the walls, trim and ceiling—in a deep oxblood shade from Farrow & Ball and carried it through to the adjacent powder room trim. Meanwhile, a whimsical wallpaper from Osborne & Little featuring birds and lush foliage enhance the striking red tone. “The vintage-inspired console sink harkens back to

Georgian style, the classic floret penny tile is also a nod to old-world design, and the antiqued brass touches tie to the kitchen finishes,” Pannoni notes. “Our client allowed us the creativity to think outside the box,” Bedford adds. “Every space is dramatic in its own way.” winsomeinteriordesign.com

photo: stacy zarin goldberg.

A Rejuvenation sconce illuminates the powder room, which is swathed in Osborne & Little’s Netherfield wallpaper and accented with Farrow & Ball’s Preference Red. The Vintage Tub & Bath sink console is fitted with a House of Rohl faucet.

Art Work by JM Fine Art

Photography by Roman Rivera

Textured Metal “Canvas” by Mayer Designs

TILE TALK

A CROP OF NEW COLLECTIONS MELDS AGE-OLD STYLE WITH MODERN-DAY FUNCTION.

FLUTES OF FANCY

Part Art Deco and part 1970s Milanese glam, the Lapidary collection from clé incorporates three di erent styles: rough-cut mosaics, smooth-cut ovals and sculpted curves (shown). Perfect for wall treatments, these concave and convex designs come in two sizes and a variety of stones, including travertine, Carrara, Calacatta and Verde marbles. cletile.com

IN BLOOM

House of Hackney teamed up with British tile manufacturer Craven Dunnill Jackfield to introduce a line of handmade ceramic tiles that evoke Victorian-era drama. The collection features 19 th -century reproductions of two Jacobeaninspired fl orals—in both monochromatic relief and vivid screen-printed versions—as well as an a rray of solid-colored square and brick tiles in addition to flat and raised dados. houseo ackney.com

GOING WITH THE GRAIN

The Helene porcelain tile collection from Ann Sacks—o ered in three oak-inspired shades and both three-inch-wide planks and 24-inch-square parquetry forms—can be used everywhere from floors and fireplace surrounds to walls and backsplashes (and even outdoors in certain climates). Better yet, this revival style synonymous with European allure is made of 40 percent recycled material. annsacks.com

ENGLISH LE SSON

MAESTRI STUDIO | GALLERY

When Dallas clients tapped local firm Maestri Studio | Gallery to rework the kitchen in their Tudor-style home, the design team kept the structure’s existing architecture top of mind. “The residence was built during the 1970s to look older than it is,” notes architect Eddie Maestri. “It’s inspired by old English estates, and there were already some nice details including arches, moldings and leaded-glass windows.” In addition to relocating the space from the back of the house to the front, Maestri’s team also added a dining nook that separates the main kitchen from a pantry and storage area. “The nook serves as a statement at that end of the room,” continues Maestri, whose team designed a custom banquette with a dramatic arch that mimics the nearby doorways. “We wanted to play up the original architecture and make the space feel cohesive. It’s like it has always been there.” maestristudio.com

For the breakfast nook, interior designer Katie Paulsen of Maestri Studio | Gallery selected a custom oak banquette stained in walnut and topped with an upholstered cushion of performance velvet and vinyl by Wolf-Gordon. The light fixture overhead is Visual Comfort & Co.

TRENDS IN BUILDING, DESIGN + RENOVATION

It takes a special expertise and vision to understand the wants, needs and desires of today’s homeowners and their families, and then make them reality. Whether it’s a “from-the-ground-up” custom build, a blank-slate renovation or the simple redesign of a space or environment in an existing home, the keys to success are the talented architects, interior designers, builders, artisans, craftspeople and innovators who bring beauty, form and function to the work they do and projects they inspire. Luxe Interiors + Design is pleased to unveil Trends in Building, Design + Renovation, a unique special section that introduces the most gifted minds and creative spirits in design, construction and renewal to those looking to reinvigorate their homes, elevate their daily lives and enhance their lifestyles.

AOME Architects

AOME ARCHITECTS

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One might expect an architect to prefer a “blank canvas” to a complicated renovation project. But as Mark Elster, managing principal of AOME Architects, sees it, there isn’t really such a thing in his field, anyway. “There are no truly blank canvases in architecture, because unlike a painter, we are beginning with the surrounding landscape and property as a backdrop.” Dennis Marsh, the firm’s other principal, adds, “When there is a desire to retain existing elements, it merely adds more constraints and, oftentimes, this is an opportunity for surprising results that a cleaner slate would never produce.” It is this sort of passionate, innovative thinking that has made AOME a partner for homeowners who have been seeking something special since 1986. For some, that means a multigenerational estate. Others want to incorporate elements salvaged from ancient Indian temples. “We go on an architectural adventure with each client.”

BESPOKE + FUNCTIONAL

Asked to discuss design elements signature to AOME, Elster says, “We tailor our design to each family. Our signature product is therefore elusive, because each design is uniquely suited to the client we are serving.” That said, he does share a few requests that rank high on everyone’s list:

• Kitchens with better functionality and organization

• Open-plan great rooms

• Built-ins for improved storage in pantries, closets, etc.

• Dedicated rooms for hobbies

• Outdoor rooms

• Larger his-and-hers home offices to support remote work

NO RENO TOO COMPLEX

“We extensively remodeled a lakefront property for a past client who returned to us requesting a transformational improvement to the layout of the existing home,” Elster shares. “Despite encountering several of the challenges we had been concerned about given a desire to demolish only half of the home, we produced a final product that delighted the client. They were amazed at our creative solutions and organization.”

Top The existing home was tied together with a newly-acquired adjacent property via a large terrace and covered outdoor eating area. Far left A formerly drab and cramped living space now embraces the woodland beyond through a soaring glass wall surrounding a stone framed doorway. Left A revised roofline at the living room, plus a new primary bedroom pavilion in place of a cramped carport, creates a unified set of repeating forms.

Photography Michael Jensen

BELLAN CONSTRUCTION

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When one sets out to create a dream home, whether from scratch or on the foundation of another, having a builder that understands the design goals is key. Enter, Bellan Construction. “We do not just construct the home, but rather, we are intimately involved in understanding the intention of the architect’s design and how it relates to the goals of the homeowner,” says Michael Bellan, the company’s president and founder. He established the firm when he moved to Seattle after working in the family construction business in Santa Cruz. In the 35-plus years since, Bellan Construction has become known for its remarkable execution of detail and a supreme team of talented project managers, site supervisors and skilled craftspeople.

GOOD INVESTMENTS

Upon being asked which renovation projects he feels make the biggest impact, Michael points to a few core spaces. “In almost all cases, a renovation of a kitchen or bathroom makes a huge difference in the livability of a home,” he shares. “Exterior features, like new decks and outdoor living areas also have this effect.”

CONNECTION + COLLABORATION

“We combine expert craftsmanship with open communication to bring our client’s vision to life,” Michael says. “Building can and should be fun! Engaging the homeowner in every step of the process invites them to feel like they are fully participating in what the end result will be. They are members of the Bellan family.”

“We deliver a personalized approach and unmatched quality to create outstanding homes that are a lifelong source of pride for our clients.”

Above, Top & Bottom This beautiful Kirkland residence incorporates multiple surface materials blended cohesively to create the optimal visual living experience. It was designed by Lane Williams Architects.

Photography Will Austin Photography

Will Austin Photography

Lane Williams Architects

CELLA ARCHITECTURE

When building or remodeling a home, working with a skilled and visionary architect is the key to success. Since 2012, Cella Architecture has been at the forefront of exceptional custom design and highly-detailed renovations throughout the Pacific Northwest. “Our mission is to provide premium architectural services to those who want to build a new luxury home or reimagine a true classic,” says owner and principal, Erich Karp. “Because every project is different, we customize our designs to meet the needs of the homeowner, the site and, if we’re working on an existing home, the house itself. This tailored approach to design allows us to deliver spaces that maximize indoor flow, create better connections with the outdoors, provide high-quality custom details and state-of-the-art amenities, and optimize energy usage. All of which elevates our clients’ daily lives and exceeds their dreams.”

A ROOM THAT ROCKS

“One of our most unique projects was a KISS room,” Karp says. “When I first heard this from the client, I was hesitant—what is a ‘kiss’ room? It turned out, the homeowner was a huge fan of the rock band, KISS and wanted a space dedicated to them. We created a bar, billiards room and movie lounge around the theme with spaces to accommodate their vast KISS memorabilia, including a signed guitar. Within the cool black and red room, we recessed a red velvet-lined, illuminated case into the wall to house the guitar.”

DESIGN FOR LIVING

• Share your clients’ top design priorities.

First, bring more natural light into our clients’ homes. Second, create easy indoor-outdoor flow and provide exterior amenities like fire features and outdoor kitchens. Finally, design additions that integrate seamlessly with an existing family home.

• Describe a project that showcases your design expertise.

We did a full remodel of a Portland house that was a hodgepodge of styles from the 1920s to the present. Working closely with the homeowner, contractor, subcontractors and craftspeople allowed us to deliver a home that blends original details with modern conveniences, is drenched in light, has good connection to the landscape and offers the homeowners the flexibility to add future upgrades and additions.

• What are your tips for living through a renovation?

Move out! If that’s not possible, then we try to create a space for our clients that is as free from the noise and construction disruption as possible.

Top The traditional appearance of the back porches conceals modern elements, such as the bifold door off the family room.

“We work handin-hand with our clients throughout the design-build process to help see their vision through to completion.”

HI-TEK GROUP

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An intuitive user experience is the highest priority for the principals of the Hi-Tek Group—president Brian Webb, vice president Albert McRae and general manager Aaron Fuhrman. Thus, these smart home technology experts begin every project with the end user top of mind. “A smart system should provide the simplest means of controlling the home,” Webb says. “If a user needs to stop and think about how to perform a task, then we haven’t done our j ob.” McRae adds, “Our biggest commitment is giving the customer technology they’re comfortable using.” To this end, Hi-Tek Group takes a whole-home approach with a one-stop shop for every technology and electrical need. “Our customers might spend $100,000 on a kitchen remodel, but they’re going to interact with their smart home technology significantly more,” Fuhrman says.

WHY WI-FI IS EVERYTHING

Having robust Wi-Fi is one of the first priorities to look at when creating a smart and healthy home. Without it, customers and their lives would come to a screeching halt. School, work, business and leisure all rely on a strong connection, otherwise it’s a recipe for disaster. Many homeowners use their outdoor living space to entertain or as a quiet place to work alfresco. Thus, Wi-Fi must run at peak performance in all areas of the home—inside and out.

FINDING YOUR VOICE

In the state of Washington, voice control is being driven by one of the largest innovators in the area. “ Ma ny of our customers need help gaining voice control over their smart home for the first time, so we have integrated many of the standard voice control options, as well as more custom and secure options, providing ease of control without sacrificing privacy,” Webb says.

Top Modern design, historical architecture and smart home technology come together in this international project. Far left This living space allows the homeowner to decide if they want to focus on their art or TV. Left Floating-shelf lighting and the latest shading solutions provide a clean look at the Hi-Tek show home.

“We only install products that have been thoroughly vetted in our showroom, as well as our personal homes.”

MILLER INTERIOR DESIGN

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Avant-garde designer Keith Miller has taken countless home renovation journeys with his clients. Introducing them to concepts, colors and fantastical designs beyond their imaginations, Miller gives homeowners a reason to celebrate a renewal of the home. He says nothing is off the table. “We might repurpose industrial materials for house parts, hang furniture from the ceiling, mount slides around a winding staircase or hang over-scaled mobiles as light fixtures filled with family jokes and stories,” he shares. His renovation projects are primarily driven by his clients’ desire for privacy, innovation and vitality. Privacy is for those who seek an uninterrupted sanctuary away from the rigors of daily life; innovation is revealed in the form of creative uses of space and elements that can surprise and delight; and vitality is expressed through smart and rich applications of color and materials. “We dream big with our clients to achieve something remarkable,” he says.

RENOVATE IN HIGH STYLE

Take a few pages from Keith Miller’s playbook to create an enjoyable renovation experience for everyone.

• Move out. This might go without saying, but do not live in it. You will be so much more at ease living nearby but not in the work zone.

• Rely on your advisors. Remain involved weekly to keep communication clear, but avoid placing judgment on a solution until it is complete.

• Escape occasionally. Take long vacations away somewhere you love and keep tabs digitally.

• Lead by example. Treat everyone kindly, offering perks along the way to the various makers who come and go. Small measures of hospitality speak volumes to keep everyone energized.

Top The original space featured a tired metal slider. With that view, the team decided to blow out the walls and furnish for dining in or out. Right The softly backlit built-in headboard shares function as both statement and cover for a misplaced electrical panel. Center A convertible plan for indoor-outdoor life features heated, naturally sustainable linoleum flooring in a Tibetan rug-inspired laser-cut installation. Far right Fresh cedar paneling and a cleverly simple loft railing make this a favorite room.

Photography Corrigan Clay

“The path through a renovation can be daunting, but the end result is a lifetime of pleasure, worth every wise and joyous choice.”

INTERIOR DESIGN

SIX WALLS INTERIOR DESIGN

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Design that is beautiful, comfortable and livable brings joy and inspiration that lasts a lifetime. As president and CEO of Six Walls Interior Design, Dawn Wilkinson has been leading an award-winning team that does just that since 2004. “Six Walls was founded on the principles of approachability and hands-on access to products and finishes,” she says. “With offices and showrooms in Seattle and Denver, we provide full-service residential interior solutions and merchandising to our clients in the west and across the country.” Over that past two decades, Six Walls has also built strong partnerships with design and construction professionals who share their commitment to quality, craft and innovation. Wilkinson adds, “We work in close collaboration with our curated network of builders, developers, contractors and architects to create custom projects that are notable, elegant and timeless.”

SIX WALLS WISDOM

What are the latest trends and important constants in design?

Dawn Wilkinson shares her thoughts

• Name some of your clients’ top design requests. Home theatres, family gaming rooms, playrooms for the little ones, home offices and gyms, bar areas for entertaining and respite rooms that offer a peaceful, personal sanctuary.

• What is moving the needle outdoors? Because outdoor cooking and entertaining is so important, we recently partnered with Urban Bonfire cabinetry. When it comes to beautiful, functional, high-performance outdoor kitchen and living solutions, they are a true market leader who allows us to offer premium quality products and finishes that elevate our clients’ exterior lives.

• Share your top tips for living through a renovation. If a client is not able to move out, we recommend creating a dedicated coffee space with a fridge and coffee maker to make life a bit more pleasant in the morning. And if they have kids, we suggest setting up a play area and desks for homework.

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Top Designed by Six Walls design director, Roshini Hauser, this elegant and innovative kitchen

chef’s dream. Far left This mudroom by Jennifer Kowalski, CKBD, Six Walls director of kitchen and bath, combines organic elements with a true wow factor. Left Jennifer Kowalski brought functional design to new heights in this laundry area.

Photography Andrew Giammarco

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The pivot door crafted from sapele wood welcomes guests into the entry. Colors in the clients’ Tom Brennan painting—which hangs above an apothecary cabinet they inherited— appear in a custom rug by Driscoll Robbins Fine Carpets.

nterior designer Colleen Knowles doesn’t rely on snapshots to show the true nature and scale of a piece. As a result, she found herself deep in her clients’ storage unit, inspecting their beloved art and furnishings to ascertain how to move forward with their new Mercer Island home. It was filled with a lifetime of personal treasures, but one item in particular caught her eye: A midcentury walnut dining table with an acid-etched copper top by famed local furniture maker Harry Lunstead.

“The clients and I knew early on that this table would be the centerpiece of the design,” recalls Knowles of the family heirloom she instantly recognized as Lunstead’s work. “They consider it a special piece, and I agree.” (The table is so cherished, in fact, that when they decided it should be larger to better suit the current home, the husband and his brother undertook the modifications themselves.)

The homeowners, an empty-nester couple, had purchased the parcel of land in the same community where they had raised their two sons. While they were still looking at properties, they invited architect Colin Brandt to join them on site visits to ensure that the type of residence they desired—intended to be their forever home—could indeed be built on the selected lot. In addition to lifestyle considerations, such as having the primary rooms on the main floor and creating spaces that accommodate guests, the priorities included showcasing the clients’ art collection and emphasizing the waterfront vistas.

From the street, the structure, which is situated on a slope, presents as low-slung, compact and elegant. “It’s an angular house, so the owners wanted to introduce soft and sinuous elements,” says Brandt, who collaborated with landscape designer Lisa Port for the entry sequence, including its welcoming, undulating walkway. We wanted to provide a gracious approach, as opposed to just a straight stair down to the front door. It’s more of an experience as you enter the house, and it gives visitors time to enjoy the space,” she says. Concrete steps and retaining walls address the steep grade, with river rocks and a swath of grass adding texture. Port also placed native shrubs and trees—among them huckleberry, maple and Hinoki cypress, a species from Japan—all of which advance her goal of enhancing the architecture.

The contours of the walkway are echoed just inside the entry. Here, a curved wall punctuated by black-stained elm slats guides the eye to a living and dining space, which is lined with bi-fold glass doors and clerestory windows, providing the illusion that the home is floating above Lake Washington and the lush treetops swaying in the breeze. The rooms are designed to harmonize with the panorama. “There’s not one thing that grabs your eye,” says Knowles of the interiors. “Instead, it’s a series of cohesive, special moments. Everywhere you look is delightful.”

The staircase linking the home’s two levels provides uninterrupted surfaces to display large-scale art. According to Knowles, the handembroidered Turkish ceremonial robe, another family heirloom, was quite a feat to hang, requiring multiple efforts by builder Christopher Gregerson, who worked in tandem with installer Tim Purtill of Atomic Art Services.

With an otherwise neutral palette established, Knowles drew on hues in the art for hits of color, like the deep-blue swivel chairs in the living room. The composition of the Lunstead table also informed design decisions in the open-plan kitchen, dining and living areas. Cases in point: A fireplace surround with metallic veining and bronze-toned accents in light fixtures and furniture legs.

The kitchen plays a prominent role in the house and needed to function for two (when it’s only the homeowners) as well as for dozens (when they host gatherings), plus connect to the exterior. To that end, Brandt proposed an over-counter window that slides aside to join the kitchen with an alfresco eating area on the deck. The Calacatta Laza quartz countertop that runs between the spaces provides a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience.

Brandt incorporated the outdoors to phenomenal effect elsewhere, too. While house hunting, the clients encountered a home with expansive skylights that evoked a greenhouse feel. It left a lasting impression, and they requested something similar for their own abode. The architect obliged with a 4-by-14-foot skylight running the length of the primary bathroom.

By starting with the couple’s art and keepsakes, the design team created a bespoke dwelling that, although new, has a sense of history. “This project is so specific to the clients,” Brandt says. “They were involved throughout the process. When it was done, they really felt like it was their house. They moved in and they were instantly at home.”

Custom swivel chairs can face the view or living room, which features a Patricia Edwards sofa, Robert James Collection coffee table, armchair from Dowel Furniture and rug by Driscoll Robbins Fine Carpets. The fireplace surround is Dekton from Cosentino.

Above: Architect Colin Brandt designed the kitchen with Abodian cabinets, Calacatta Laza quartz countertops and a custom hood. Lawson-Fenning stools are situated at the island. Glass-and-metal Sonneman pendants suspend overhead.

Opposite: The clients’ Harry Lunstead walnut-and-copper table, a family heirloom, takes pride of place in the dining room. It is paired with Costantini Pietro chairs and illuminated by a Hammerton Studio chandelier that designer Colleen Knowles likens to an art piece.

Indoors meets outdoors thanks to a sliding Weather Shield window and a countertop that extends from the kitchen to the exterior bar. The deck is made with Apollo Composite Decking and is furnished with Vondom stools, Brown Jordan armchairs and an Emissary side table.

“It’s a series of cohesive, special moments.

Everywhere you look is delightful.”

–COLLEEN KNOWLES

Right: The powder room’s curved wall and “pinched corner,” as Knowles describes it, gives way to a custom suspended mirror and freestanding concrete sink tucked into marble from Ann Sacks. The sconce is by Tracy Glover Studio. Opposite: In the primary bedroom, a custom bed is dressed in Legacy Home linens and joined by a Jaipur Living ottoman and Cerno light fixture. The mixed-media artwork is by Markian Olynyk.

Soft Serve

Artist Cameron Anne Mason pushes the limits of fabric in her colorful, textured sculptures.

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY AMOS MORGAN

Lately, Cameron Anne Mason’s studio is an explosion of color, thanks to rows of drying racks filled with green, blue and turquoise fabrics. “These are ice-dye samples, where I use ice to slow down the color reaction,” explains the artist, who often sounds more like a scientist as she describes the practices she’s been refining for the last two decades. “I’m in the process of making 90 different swatches, because I need to know what all the colors look like with this technique. I’m a bit obsessive over this stuff, but these are my tools.”

While Mason works with common materials, her methods are anything but ordinary.

“Primarily, I think of myself as a sculptor, and my sculptures are made from soft materials— there’s no wire or hard armatures,” says the North Seattle–based artist. “I work exclusively with dyes; I’m not using paint or any traditional printmaking inks.”

Seen in her latest body of work exhibited at Foster/White Gallery, Mason pushed the bounds of her mediums, crafting colorful stand-alone pieces that resemble geological formations and precious stones. The crisp, crystalline shapes come to life by backing her dyed fabrics with interface, a stiffening product typically used in quilting. “Often people don’t know what my work is,” she says with a laugh. “They’ll come into the gallery and ask, ‘Is it ceramic? Glass? Leather?’ The last thing they suspect is fabric.”

For the artist, an element of surprise is always in dialogue with her rigorous, quasi-scientific approach to dyeing, as well as her high level of craft, which she honed over the years through quilt making and working on puppets and floats for Seattle’s annual Fremont Solstice Parade. Mason also studied graphic design, which she credits for her highly organized and regimented process. “I conduct a lot of research, so I can predict the results I’m going to get with dyes fairly well, but there’s always a factor of chance.”

A walk-through of Mason’s studio reveals the different parts of the artist’s brain, with meticulously organized bins of fabric, binders of dye samples and small sculptural maquettes with detailed numbering systems alongside the area where she tests new techniques. Ultimately, it’s the careful combination of rigor, craft and the unexpected that distinguishes Mason’s work.

“I like setting things up so that I have an idea of what’s going to happen, but also I don’t,” she says. “That’s the magic.”

One of Cameron Anne Mason’s artworks, Townsend appears in her Seattle studio (opposite). The artist stitches hand-dyed fabrics together with colorful thread and interface to create her textured sculptures (left and below). Using exacting techniques, she produces a rainbow of textiles as raw material (bottom).

Craftsman Clarity

Straightening out years of remodeling twists and turns, one design team brings softness to a historic Seattle dwelling.

WRITTEN BY MAILE PINGEL PHOTOGRAPHY BY HARIS KENJAR

Architecture: Steve Hoedemaker, Hoedemaker Pfeiffer

Interior Design: Kylee Shintaffer, Kylee Shintaffer

Home Builder: Mike Suver, Lockhart Suver

In this classic Seattle home’s foyer, designer Kylee Shintaffer conceived the center table, which sits beside a Crate & Barrel ottoman and below a pendant by The Urban Electric Co. The rug and stair runner are from Turabi Rug Gallery.

hen the reconstruction of this 1906 Seattle Craftsman-style home began, one thing was clear: It was going to be a challenge. How it would be realized was not as apparent.

“The house felt like it was trying to swallow you,” architect Steve Hoedemaker recalls of early visits to the residence overlooking Lake Washington. “You couldn’t circulate through rooms because everything was a dead end—and the kitchen felt like an underground club.” That said, the rewards of a transformation were plain, as the abode itself was striking. “There would be heavy lifting, but we knew we could open it from front to back and make a dark house light and bright,” the architect adds.

Little is known about the history of the dwelling short of when it was built, but Hoedemaker, and project manager Ben Loeffler, suspect it might have an interesting origin story. “Seattle wasn’t keeping fantastic records back then, so the original architect and owner are unknown. But our general contractor, Mike Suver, found solid timber stock in the house,” Loeffler notes. “Whoever they were, it seems likely the original occupants were interested in building an enduring home.” Earlier renovations had nibbled away at its charm, so the goal became making changes that would embrace its initial style. “Renovations needed to be credible and seamless,” Hoedemaker says.

To achieve this, the team mined the home to create a “reference library,” looking for traces of period features to resuscitate and stitch into the current design. For instance, the kitchen’s new windows are based on examples they found in a sun room. “The original architect left us clues about priorities,” Hoedemaker explains. “It was great to be in dialogue with a design professional communicating ideas only through their work.”

An open flow between the public rooms now makes the house feel current and, by jettisoning the old back stairway, extra space was gained for the kitchen and pantry as well as a laundry room upstairs. When overgrown hedges were trimmed in a garden reimagined by landscape architect Randy Allworth, views of Mount Rainier were revealed and a joyful energy was restored to the home.

“Before the remodel, the house felt dim and heavy. We employed light wall colors and dark

neutrals and added pops of color to create a sense of levity and youthfulness,” interior designer Kylee Shintaffer says. Rather than choosing an expected Northwest palette of earth tones, the designer used a crisp one of blues, grays and greens punctuated with warmer hues in surprising places, such as the blown-glass globes of the dining room’s chandelier or the living room’s orchid-hued ottomans and purple table lamp.

It’s a palette that Shintaffer also introduced in the private spaces upstairs, from plum-colored pillows in the primary suite to the soft lavenders of a daughter’s bedroom. “A bolder contrast—the juxtaposition of light and dark, as well as the casual restraint of more modern furnishings—also helps keep the interiors feeling youthful,” she adds.

Varying textures, colors and materials allow the furniture and architecture to take the lead. “Less pattern is calming, which suited these clients,” Shintaffer explains. To instill plenty of visual interest, she focused on layering different textures (leather, mohair velvet, linen) and mixing luminous and matte-metal finishes. She also collaborated with Hoedemaker’s design partner, Tim Pfeiffer, who curated artworks for the couple, including pieces by Jennifer Zwick and Julie Blackmon which, per the designer, “bring a great additional layer to the house.”

Shintaffer also looked for ways to update the abode by rethinking how its spaces were used. After “loosening up” the formerly cramped and isolated kitchen with open shelving and a familyfriendly breakfast nook, it immediately became a destination. And by dividing the living room into two seating areas, she notes that it “feels bigger because the entire space is well utilized.”

A wood-paneled library became the husband’s office and sun rooms were converted into the wife’s work space and a playroom. The second floor largely retained its existing layout of bedrooms and bathrooms. Shintaffer, however, turned an underused area adjoining the primary bedroom into an intimate family retreat where the couple and their children can cozy up in front of the fireplace and watch television. “It goes to show that a great old house can evolve with each new owner,” she says.

Rather than feeling reconstructed, the residence now simply feels revived. “This remodel was never about making something new,” Hoedemaker adds. “It was about creating a contemporary story.”

The living room’s bespoke sectional wears Loro Piana fabric, and the ottomans are by Disc Interiors. A Zia Priven chandelier and Porta Romana table lamp illuminate the space. From left, the artworks are by Rafael Soldi, Ann Hamilton and Jenny Riffle.

Right: Farrow & Ball’s Studio Green coats the wife’s office. The desk by Jonathan Pauls, Inc. joins a Quintus chair and Victoria Morris lamp. The Louis Poulsen pendant was found on 1stdibs. The floor covering is from Turabi Rug Gallery.

Opposite: The dining room includes chairs from Modern Living Supplies, a Roll & Hill chandelier and Rose Uniacke console. The wallcovering is Schumacher, and the rug is from Stacy Logan. Artworks are by Kim Van Someren (left) and Brian Merriman.

Above: The breakfast nook features an oak table by Jonathan Pauls, Inc., Nickey Kehoe chairs and an Allied Maker light fixture. The home’s new casework was crafted by Northwest Custom Cabinets and its millwork by Bob Johnson Woodworking, LLC.

Opposite: At the kitchen island, topped with stone from Meta Marble & Granite, are barstools by Lawson-Fenning and pendants by Rejuvenation. The wall tile is from Statements Tile & Stone, and the range hood is by Wolf.

Above: In the redesigned attic bath, a vanity painted Benjamin Moore’s Eternity is accented by stone from Meta Marble & Granite, a Kohler sink and Waterworks taps. The sconces are by Hector Finch, and the floor tile is by Pratt + Larson.

Right: The designer paired an Anthropologie dresser with a mirror by Mirror Image Home and a Celerie Kemble lamp from Arteriors in a child’s bedroom. The nightstand is from El Dot Designs. Zak+Fox fabric covers the bed’s center pillow.

RUSTIC RETREAT

After falling in love with the mountains, a couple makes Ketchum, Idaho, their second home base.

WRITTEN BY MONIQUE MCINTOSH | PHOTOGRAPHY BY GABE BORDER

Architecture: Lindsay Weiss, Weiss Turkus Projects Interior Design: Noah Turkus, Weiss Turkus Projects Home Builder: Adam Elias, Elias Construction

This Ketchum, Idaho, vacation home distills the romance of mountain living with its stunning views and rustic nature. The living room features Thayer Coggin’s Clip sofa and Crate & Barrel’s Tom coffee table.

The photograph, Bottom Land, Prairie du Rocher, IL, is by Alex MacLean.

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or years, Dale and Dennis Weiss have made their home in a sleek, glass-lined dwelling in Los Angeles. Drenched in (nearly) year-round sunshine, they consider themselves Angelenos to the core. So, it was surprising when the couple purchased a rustic getaway in Ketchum, Idaho. But as they explored famed ski and hiking trails, the pair discovered a kinship with the area, and it became a true home away from home. “The serenity of being in the mountains resonated with us,” Dale says. “You get used to one season in Los Angeles, and you forget what it’s like in a place like this.”

That’s how they found themselves the new owners of this condo, a retreat that is “the antithesis of our house in California,” Dale describes. The cabininspired interiors feature knotty log ceiling beams, a vast stone fireplace and breathtaking alpine views. “It represents the mountains to us,” she adds. “We wanted to maintain that integrity, while making it more comfortable for our family.”

The property equally awed their architect (and daughter) Lindsay Weiss and her firm partner, designer Noah Turkus, whom the couple recruited with an unexpected early-morning phone call announcing their purchase. This was not an unpleasant surprise. The mountain-centric residence “had great character to work with,” Weiss notes. And the duo agreed that their approach would be to create “a different way of living for them,” Turkus adds.

Along with general contractor Adam Elias, the design partners focused on judicious edits accentuating the home’s mountain milieu. The log beams and stone fireplace remained untouched, but the original floors were refinished to revive their luster. The team then uninstalled cumbersome window shutters, which allows light and mountain vistas into the home. They also removed excessive millwork, especially the wallto-wall built-ins lining the den and the L-shaped bar crowding the kitchen. These changes made room for a better furniture plan. “Noah and I always start by laying out the furnishings and how we want the space to flow,” Weiss explains.

The new entrance leads visitors through a vestibule, “where we reconfigured and resized the approach in order to create a symmetrical

layout,” Elias notes. The space now greets guests with playful objets d’art and a prismatic triptych by Dale, an accomplished artist. Cocktails await at a new bar, bringing purpose to a previously empty niche. From there, festivities intuitively flow into the combined living and dining room. The team retained the dining space’s built-in banquette but reupholstered it with “an ikat print that plays well with the surrounding wood tones,” the designer says.

Flanked by the fireplace and windows overlooking the snow-capped peaks, a curved sofa forms part of a circular arrangement in the living area, “so you’re able to look out and appreciate the view,” Weiss says. Furnishings favor clean, midcentury modern lines, but some individual pieces “have a certain heft that feels appropriate for the architecture,” Turkus adds. Everything is proportional in terms of scale from the oversize armchairs to the thick-legged coffee table. Such thoughtful use of dimension continues in the reimagined den, which demanded “big, comfy seating for movie watching,” the architect adds, so they expanded a wall and flipped the orientation to accommodate a plush three-sided sectional.

The color palette remains subdued and naturalistic in the main social areas, harmonizing with the rugged woods. But motifs became daring in the private areas that, prior to the remodel, lacked the same architectural detailing. “A lot of the art Dale makes has really bold color stories, so it was nice to add in those elements,” Turkus explains. Different prints and textures give each bedroom suite a distinct character—from the geometric wallcovering of the retro-glam guest space (where Weiss loves to stay), to the storybook forest wallpaper in the grandchildren’s bunk room. “It’s fun when you get to reside in a bedroom that has such a personality,” Weiss adds.

The team further fleshed out rooms with local finds, most memorably the fireplace’s display of deer antlers. Though they had to purchase them in the end, they spent many happy afternoons together searching the woods for seasonal sheds. For the couple, it’s these delightful moments that underscore the second life they’re building in Ketchum. “We feel very fortunate,” Dale confesses. “There’s something special about being away on vacation, but also having the luxury of calling it home.”

Above: In the entry, which functions as a miniature gallery, a colorful painting by the homeowner, artist Dale Weiss, welcomes visitors. The concrete and petrified-wood console and framed textiles over the stairs are from Tribes Interiors. The sculptures are by Anissa Kermiche.

Opposite: A modern Lee Jofa ikat print revitalizes the dining room’s existing built-in banquette. Jakob leather armchairs and an X-base dining table, both from RH, adds functionality. The Visual Comfort & Co. Go Lightly chandelier hangs above.

“A LOT OF THE ART DALE MAKES HAS REALLY BOLD COLOR STORIES , SO IT WAS NICE TO ADD IN THOSE ELEMENTS.”

–NOAH TURKUS

A sectional by Room & Board anchors the den. The nickel-etched Ben Soleimani Demeter coffee table, autumnal-hued Missoni Home broadloom rug and twin sconces by In Common With complete the scene. The artwork, Camo/Black, is by Dale Weiss.

Left: The powder room retained all its original fixtures, cabinetry and flooring. However, the geometric Asteré Lit de Parade wallpaper from Élitis and petrified-wood side table offer reinvigorating accents.

Opposite: Madison wallpaper by Jane Churchill complements an emerald Maiden Home Wythe bed in the guest room. Tiptoe table lamps by Hudson Valley Lighting and Cortez nightstands from Crate & Barrel frame the bed. Artwork is by Dale Weiss.

Above: A matching Fritz Hansen Fri chair and ottoman by Jaime Hayon creates a cozy corner in the primary bedroom. Custom drapes made with Casamance Kongo fabric and wall-to-wall wool carpet by Nourison envelop the space in lush comfort.

Right: The primary bedroom feels layered in textured depth, featuring Casamance’s Lahna wallcovering, an RH upholstered Lawson bed and custom-made velvet pillows from Tribes Interiors. A custom lacquered console handily conceals a television.

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