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Garden Delight I’ve been preoccupied with nature lately and the growth cycle of flowers, in particular. The spring assortment of tulip, allium, hyacinth, muscari and anemone bulbs that I dug into beds last November have especially been on my mind. Just take a moment to consider their lifecycle: The knobs are shoved into a box, shipped via FedEx and planted into unfamiliar soil. Shortly thereafter, they grow roots and bide their time through winter. As I write this, it’s early January and rather cold, only reaching about 17 degrees last night. In spring the plants will bloom, having stored up enough energy in their brief and glorious time above ground to then survive another long dormancy (during which they are very much alive, yet in another state of being). I love to think about this cycle in the context of creativity and growth...how change manifests in different stages of energy, inertia and flourishment. Enjoy this beautiful issue!
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BLACK BUTTE RANCH One of Oregon’s most beloved destinations since the 1970s, Black Butte Ranch is writing a new chapter in its long history of connecting visitors with the stunning volcanic landscape. Designed by Portland-based architecture firm Hacker, the recently opened main lodge provides a new central anchor for the ranch, with several bar and restaurant options, event and meeting spaces, and an expansive outdoor seating area. The building’s dynamically sloping roof—which the designers refer to as a “landform roof”—rises to embrace the nearby lake and Three Sisters Mountains to the south while also providing a peek-a-boo view of nearby Black Butte. Inside, the design celebrates ranch tradition with exposed wood and a double-height stone fireplace. “We try to connect our passion for the central Oregon landscape with the details we create,” explains Hacker principal Corey Martin. “In this way, we can support experiences that feel authentically connected to the place we love.” blackbutteranch.com
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Chef Gabriel Chavez brings his Durango, Mexico, background to a menu that spotlights his heritage with recipes passed down through the generations in a space that harks to Mexican Modernist architecture of the 1940s. Designed by local firm Jeunesse Architects, the warm, airy restaurant features hand-troweled plaster walls, a traditional building material of the era that reflects sunlight and brings a sense of softness to the eatery. “The menu at El Encanto offers a modern take on traditional family recipes, so I also wanted to look to that Mexican Modernist style of past generations for the interior design,” says Jeunesse lead designer Heather Pogue. “The plaster walls and black-and-white photographs adorning the space show tradition, while the wood details in the bar are modern design ideas.” elencantousa.com
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After moving to Portland from coastal Maine in 2009, collector and vintage clothing aficionado Annie Brett found herself filling her spare time with thrifting, trying to imbue her new place with furnishings and decor that reminded her of home. After a five-year stint working in vintage bridalwear, Brett made her side gig official and opened her own shop. Named for her great-grandmother, Wilma has taken many forms over the years, and the latest iteration in a light-filled studio in Portland’s burgeoning design district is its most expansive yet. “I source mostly vintage—though sometimes contemporary—objects, art and furniture,” says Brett of the rotating collection of wares on view at Wilma. Brett also has plans to use the space for community events and pop-ups. “I want to provide something people aren’t able to find outside of my store, be it a piece they just can’t leave without or merely the feeling of being in the space,” she says. wilma.co
Since founding JAS Design Build in the early 1990s, husband-and-wife team Joe Schneider and Kim Clements have honed their expertise for crafting homes with character, where beauty and creativity exist in harmony with livability and functionality. Now, with the opening of JAS Corner Store in Seattle’s Wallingford neighborhood, the team is bringing their love of tradition and craft to a new venture, creating a retail space where the firm’s unique design sensibility is on display and available to all. “Objects in the Corner Store are things that inspire us in our own work and life,” Clements explains. Felted wool rugs from Sweden sit alongside vintage Danish furniture, handmade lampshades, antique hardware and knickknacks, and furniture and home goods designed and built in-house by JAS. She adds, “My hope is that when people visit, they will feel as though they have just stumbled into a cabinet of curiosities, encountering objects with stories and inviting a sense of discovery.” jasdesignbuild.com/store
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With a long track record of incorporating custom pieces from artists and craftspeople into their residential designs, launching a home accessories store was a natural evolution for architecture firm Workaday Design, which has offices in Portland and Kalispell, Montana. That next step recently came to fruition with Day Goods, the firm’s new showroom space on Portland’s bustling east side. “We see styling and furnishing as an extension of our process, so we wanted to create a retail space that shows our design ethos,” explains Workaday partner Lara White. Often fabricating their own furniture and casework for projects, the team plans to showcase examples of these alongside a carefully curated collection of wares by makers from the Northwest and beyond. “We hope visitors will take home some goods that bring them joy but also an appreciation for well-designed spaces and inspiration for their own personal built environments,” echoes Workaday’s Jason Stamp. daygoodspdx.com
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Portland-based linen home goods company Madre began with a simple idea: seed to table. Launched in 2019 with the aim to create linen home essentials that are as close to 100% domestic as possible—meaning grown, processed, woven and sewn in the U.S.—partners Shay Carillo and Jeanie Kirk have spent the last handful of years working toward this goal, encouraging the reintroduction of the fiber flax industry to Oregon and the Northwest after decades of dormancy. Luxe chatted with Carillo and Kirk to learn more. madrelinen.com Why did you launch Madre? Jeanie Kirk: Shay and I worked together on her previous linen textiles business, and in 2019, after the birth of my first child, we decided to launch Madre with the goal of making 100% domestic linen bedding. After discovering that linen revitalization was already underway right here in the Northwest, we took it as a sign to jump in. Why linen? JK: Linen is our favorite textile! The ultimate heirloom, linen is strong, durable and softens naturally over time. It’s ancient, antibacterial, antifungal, hypoallergenic, more absorbent than cotton and naturally stain resistant. We dream about Madre linens being passed along from generation to generation. What is your favorite thing about Madre? Shay Carillo: I love seeing how our message of eating and resting ripples out to our community and invested customers. Whether it’s gathering for a meal with cherished friends or tucking yourself into bed, Madre honors the simple, necessary and universal delights of food and rest.
DISCOVER DESIGNER AMY VROOM’S FAVORITE SPOTS IN SEATTLE. WRITTEN BY COLLEEN MCTIERNAN
A self-described pattern and color enthusiast, designer Amy Vroom, principal of The Residency Bureau, aims to bring a dose of whimsy to her clients’ homes. Here, the LUXE Next In Design 99 honoree shares shopping and dining spots across Seattle that speak to her taste. theresidencybureau.com “In my own neighborhood of Queen Anne, stop by Bar Miriam for a cocktail on your way to Eden Hill Restaurant (top, left) for dinner. Tell Chef David I sent you—you won’t leave disappointed. Over in Capitol Hill, it’s easy to spend an afternoon wandering around Elliott Bay Book Company (above) and grabbing a coffee (OK, and a cookie) at Odd Fellows Café + Bar. Check out Glasswing (top, right) for a mix of small fashion brands and home goods as well as Kobo for beautiful objects and gifts. On a rainy weekend, you might also find me at Lander Street Vintage in SoDo hunting for treasures.” See our Next In Design 99
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ON A MAGNIFICENT PROPERTY IN OJAI, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNER MARK D. SIKES CONJURES ORANGE HILL FARM, A PARADISE HE HAS LONG ENVISIONED. A S T O L D T O M A R I O LÓ P E Z- C O R D E R O
You feel a strong sense of place when you enter Ojai that’s incredibly alluring. While it’s a historic farming community, it has evolved into a city with a rich history of cultivating the land. I felt immediately at home driving through the laid-back town and rolling countryside, but it wasn’t until my partner and I came across what would eventually become Orange Hill Farm that we really began to dream. Suddenly, our love for the landscape deepened. A weekend place is always something we’ve talked about—a big parcel to build a house and garden. The first time we walked onto the property we went through an unassuming gate, past a few
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sheds dotting the grounds and nothing else of which is its real beauty. But then the property unfolded, sloping up a hill with the most amazing citrus and avocado trees. In that moment, I got this sense of the land. It felt like a canvas. The smell of citrus, the color of the fruit and the plant’s natural beauty is such an inspiration to me, but it’s also very inherent to Ojai. Pixies are the particular citrus we’ll be planting and harvesting. They are an aromatic, petite tangerine that have a sweet, sugary taste. There is so much you can do with them beyond just eating. I’ve been using the fruit in indoor arrangements and
conjuring up my own fragrance, as it’s always been a scent I’m drawn to. I’m looking forward to having a piece of earth to nurture: to walk outside on the weekend, talk to the plants and see something new that has popped up. We’re studying where the sun rises and sets as well as how the light falls across the property at different times of day. Soon, more citrus groves will be planted, and a new phase of life and creative energy will begin to sprout. In a lot of ways, Orange Hill Farm is still a dream, and we don’t have it all figured out. But it’s land that is ripe for something new and exciting. markdsikes.com
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New York-based designer Matthew Kowles brought the essence of Marrakech to Greenwich, Connecticut, crafting a verdant garden room for a client who had recently moved into a classic stone-and-timber house built in 1893 for a Gilded Age heiress. With views of Cos Cob Harbor and the Long Island Sound, the designer knew the neglected second-floor open-air space had the potential to be transformed into a peaceful, restorative retreat. Kowles devised a scheme that would nod to its natural surroundings as well as the homeowner’s far-flung travels, including a recent trip to Morocco (the interior pool gardens of stately riads
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proved especially inspiring). In keeping with the home’s origins, Kowles stripped the room’s original hickory beams to expose the natural graining. He then drenched the room in Moroccan green, laying the floor with glossy hand-chiseled terra-cotta zellige tiles in a watery, bottle green hue and enlisted decorative painter Shelly Denning to adorn the walls and ceiling in a matte lime plaster finish. The contrasting tableau creates a cocoon of rich, tactile layers. “We made the green all-enveloping,” says Kowles, “so we didn’t need many plants to still have a garden feel.” Overhead, Moroccan-inspired rattan pendants add an exotic touch. A chaise that once belonged to the
homeowner’s mother was recovered in Miles Redd’s exuberant Peacock fabric for Schumacher. Kowles worked handin-hand with his client throughout the process, even teaming up to scour antique markets for finishing touches. “We did an extensive antiques dive,” recalls Kowles. “She is an adventurous client and a lot of fun to work with.” Their finds included a romantic bird cage and Tuscan-style fountain that add to the room’s charming ambiance as well as a cafe table that Kowles topped with a marble slab. What’s more, the once-forgotten space is now an all-season retreat thanks to heated floors, bringing the feel of the garden indoors even when it lies dormant beyond the windows. matthewkowles.com
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A master at bringing the allure of the outdoors in, Rachel Lambert “Bunny” Mellon was a renowned philanthropist and horticulturalist who imbued interiors with her love for the garden. A close friend and mentor of Jacqueline Kennedy—for whom she redesigned the White House Rose Garden—Mellon deftly combined gardens, antiques and art to create breathtaking homes that reflected her decorating dictum, “Nothing should be noticed.” “Her sophistication and the way she lived was simple yet very luxurious,” observes Dallas interior designer Cathy Kincaid, a longtime admirer of Mellon’s inimitable style. “She would have a Manet or Rothko painting next to a sawhorse table.” Adding, “everything was collected, edited and well thought out.” Though Mellon had access to the world’s finest art and furniture, her homes were neither fancy nor stuffy. Instead, they were marked by an airy, comfortable and relaxed ease that remains the hallmark of great American style today. When tasked with reimagining a room for Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas, Kincaid drew inspiration from none other than Mellon’s Oak Spring Farm estate in Upperville, Virginia. In a nod to Mellon’s signature time-worn, understated color palette, Kincaid wrapped the walls and ceiling in Lisa Fine’s Persian Garden wallpaper. Window seats and romantic architectural details were added by architect Alex Eskenasy, including Gothic arches accented with plaster appliques by Casci Ornamental Plaster. And in keeping with Mellon’s penchant for painted wood floors, Kincaid called on Mirth Studio to adorn the room’s flooring with a striking geometric motif. Gardening books and topiaries—another Mellon hallmark— dot the refined and restful space that is imbued with a lightness and charm that echoes the understated elegance of Mellon herself. cathy-kincaid.com
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When designer Gretchen Farrell’s clients called upon her to rethink an architecturally-devoid basement room with low ceilings and wall-to-wall carpeting, she looked no further than the property’s beautiful backyard, which was ripe with inspiration thanks to a charming garden and Victorian Gothic greenhouse. “The clients, who are avid gardeners, said to me, ‘Can we do something that is an extension of the garden right outside the door?’” recalls Farrell. The North Salem, New York, designer took cues from the famous garden rooms of Federico Forquet and Renzo Mongiardino for Marella Agnelli, among others. “Their spaces are very lived in and possess an ease while still being thoughtfully designed,” she observes.
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Farrell got to work ripping out the carpeting and laying down a unifying bluestone that can also be found in the garden. To store the homeowners’ collection of vases, vessels, pots and candles, she designed 18-foot-long Shaker-inspired cabinetry on one side of the room, which is accented with printed linen inserts set behind chicken wire (a nod to the clients’ hobby of raising chickens). A medley of pale, neutral colors and textures flow throughout the scheme, while jute rugs and an Elizabeth Dow woven wallpaper add a layer of warmth. Centering the room is a 19th century English antique farm table atop of which potting and gardening often takes place. Nearby is a seating area featuring vintage rattan furniture sporting its original
garden-inspired green hue. Throughout, the homeowners’ collection of framed pressed flowers, garden reference books and inherited garden objects add a dose of horticultural authenticity. A truly multifunctional space, it can morph from gardening workhorse (ferns and geraniums are moved inside come winter) to entertaining central. When evening temperatures make it too chilly to dine alfresco, the space is dressed with candlelight and linens for spontaneous dinner parties. But it is at daybreak when the real magic happens. “Every morning the client sips her coffee overlooking the greenhouse as the sun rises,” reports Farrell. “It’s been the most pleasurable, happy outcome for them, which is the most rewarding experience I can have as a designer.” gretchenfarrell.com
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Deep in New York State’s Catskill Mountains, the woods take over, enveloping the senses with the crunch of fallen leaves and the scent of pine sap. For artist Amy Krone, this forest, in many ways, is her studio. Its native white oaks bestowing the raw materials and inspiration for Cambium Lost Arts—her collection of handwoven Appalachian-style baskets. After a decade immersed in corporate graphic design, Krone itched for something tactile and found her calling in the poetry of traditional Appalachian basketry. She was especially intrigued by the generations of artisans who invented forms purposebuilt for what they carried, such as round, shallow structures strong enough to hold potatoes. “This intersection of form and function spoke to me,” says Krone. Her approach interpolates these historic designs “into something more modern but still useful, complementing organic shapes with the geometric.” Think arching crescents and half-moons fused with wood salvaged from nearby streams, or angular vessels with deep bellies. White oak—the same wood Appalachian basket makers
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More than two decades ago, the stewards of Knepp Estate— a Regency-era manor house in West Sussex, England—opted to let their 3,500-acre property return to the overgrown, exultant state that Mother Nature intended. Soon, everything from nightingales to turtle doves reappeared, and flora and fauna thrived. The concept that Knepp helped popularize— known as rewilding—is largely due to pioneering husband and wife conservationists, Sir Charles Burrell and Isabella Tree. Since then, rewilding has grown in popularity across the pond too. The idea refers to “creating a natural environment versus one that is overly manicured and artificial,” says Connecticut-based landscape architect Janice Parker. “It’s achieved by switching to a natural ecosystem that supports the insects, birds and pollinators where you live and the size of your land.” Creating such a lush environment is the first step in letting nature come roaring back and shifting to a more sustainable way of gardening or landscaping.
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There’s also a way to do rewilding even if you prefer to cultivate a formal garden. For example, Parker suggests creating a 10-foot border at the edge of your property and planting panicum seeds and native wildflowers within the designated area. “Just letting the grass grow high and mowing paths through it can be successful”, says Parker, as is evident in her Greenwich, Connecticut, project, above. “But it’s always unpredictable as to what will take, so I never suggest making a huge investment.” Paige Martin, a landscape architect based in Mill Valley, California, integrates pollinator-friendly plant material in projects large and small, weaving them in alongside other companion plantings. “Seasonal planting provides interest throughout the year—not just for humans, but for attracting birds, pollinators and other wildlife,” Martin says. Allowing biodiversity and natural habitats to flourish uninhibited is at the heart of rewilding and doing so, even on a small scale, supports the regeneration of nature.
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JARDIN DELIGHT The inspiration behind Sunset West’s Provence Bench can be found in its namesake. Paying homage to the French countryside aesthetic that has long influenced contemporary furniture companies, this perch is an artful study in form and function. At a roomy 6 feet wide, the powder-coated wrought-iron basketweave frame features a hand-applied silver pewter finish. The upholstery is customizable and shown here in Sunbrella’s Fretwork Mist. sunsetwestusa.com, salvatoreoutdoor.com
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WATERING DUTY Mundane gardening chores will soon become more pleasurable with the Incredible Trellis Watering Can. The painted tole accessory begs to be left on display as ornamentation where its cheerful print can be enjoyed. Hailing from the trad-happy online destination, The Well Appointed House—a go-to for preppy décor treasures founded by Connecticutbased Melissa Hawks in 2001—the watering can is also available in a chinoiserie pattern. wellappointedhouse.com
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IN BLOOM Atlanta-based Mainly Baskets Home has long been known for its handcrafted wicker and rattan product offerings. Now, the brand is expanding its penchant for woven furniture and accessories with the launch of an outdoor collection featuring their best sellers, including this Scallop Console. Crafted from a resin-based rattan, the piece is ideal for yearround outdoor living. Inspired by an antique form, the petaled skirt gives way to a flat back making it suitable to stand flush against a wall or sofa. mainlybaskets.com
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GREENHOUSE GLOW Behold the Clara Lanterns by hospitality designer Chiara Caberlon, in collaboration with product designer Marco Forbicioni, for Italian lighting company Contardi. With a bronze lacquered frame and Vienna straw resin-like caning, these modern pieces offer the practicality and portability of outdoor-friendly lights without sacrificing the elegant ethos of pieces consigned to the indoors. Available in three sizes (medium and small, shown) and a white lacquered finish, the lanterns feature a rechargeable battery that lasts up to eight hours. contardi-usa.com
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FIRST PLACE | SECONDARY BATH Jaque Bethke, Principal Designer JAQUE jaque.design | jaquebethke Photography Provisuals Media
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The “Small but Mighty” bath by designer Jaque Bethke of JAQUE in Scottsdale, Arizona, won Best Overall Bath for its original, artistic and highly textured design. Bethke ingeniously transformed the space to fit a tub, separate toilet room and plenty of storage, meeting the client’s need for a bath that accommodates many guests while providing a fun atmosphere. The creative elements included a showstopping tile pattern, a vinyl wallcovering, an inventive suspended light fixture and a backlit mirror.
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There are many different rooms and moments that make up a home. But it is an undeniable truth that the kitchen and bath are at the center of it all. They bring the function every household must have, but they’ve also become the hub of the home in another way: they often serve as a design foundation, setting the tone for everything else. Each year, the National Kitchen & Bath Association celebrates the very best of these all-important spaces in its Kitchen & Bath Design Competition. Keep reading to explore the iconic concepts that are taking their place in NKBA history in 2024. nkba.org/design-competition
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FIRST PLACE | LARGE KITCHEN Bahar Zaeem, Partner Shima Radfar, Principal Designer RZ Interiors r-zinteriors.com | rzinteriors_ Photography Ryan Fung of Ryan Fung Photography
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The “Ultra Modern Kitchen” by co-designers Bahar Zaeem and Shima Radfar of RZ Interiors, based in Toronto, Ontario, was designed to be minimalist and sleek while meeting the client’s storage needs and addressing the room’s asymmetry. Full-height, graphite-toned cabinetry, juxtaposed with oak base cabinets, keep surfaces uncluttered, and the cleverly positioned island and breakfast table result in an architecturally complex yet balanced space. This kitchen is lush, polished and harmonious.
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Neil Kelly Co. Bend, Oregon neilkelly.com | neilkellycompany
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Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc. Cabin John, Maryland anthonywilder.com anthonywilderdesignbuild Photography John Cole Photography
Trish Knight, Partner Nicole Varga, Interior Designer
Kathleen Donohue CMKBD, Senior Designer
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JAQUE Scottsdale, Arizona jaque.design | jaquebethke Photography Provisuals Media
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Interiors for Modern Living Palo Alto, California interiorsformodernliving.com interiorsformodernliving
Christopher’s Kitchen & Bath Englewood, Colorado christophersshowroom.com christophersdenver
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Interiors for Modern Living Palo Alto, California interiorsformodernliving.com interiorsformodernliving Photography Eric Zepeda Studio
Trish Knight, Partner Nicole Varga, Interior Designer
Gina D’Amore Bauerle Partner and Interior Designer
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Kustom Home Design Greer, South Carolina kustomhomedesign.com | kerldesign
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Adapt Interior Design Beaverton, Oregon adaptinteriordesign.com adaptinteriordesign Photography Meagan Larsen Photography
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Hannah Hacker CMKBD, Owner and Lead Designer
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Glen Alspaugh Co., LLP St. Louis, Missouri glenalspaughkitchens.com glenalspaughkitchenandbath Photography Alise O’Brien Photography
James E. Howard, CKBD, Designer Kelly Johnson, Owner/Designer
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Lakehaus Designs Atlanta, Georgia jerellake
Two Tone Interiors Bradford, Ontario twotone-interiors.com | two_tone_interiors
New England Design Works Manchester, Massachusetts ne-dw.com | newenglanddesignworks
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NKBA’s 2025 Kitchen & Bath Design Competition is scheduled to open in May. All entries are welcome, including non-member submissions. Cash prizes totaling $100,000 will be given out to award winners, with Best Overall Kitchen and Best Overall Bath each taking home $20,000. For more information and to enter, please go to nkba.org/design-competition.
Every year, I am more and more impressed by the winning projects that our panel of distinguished judges choose. This year, I am extremely impressed by the creativity and innovation of our Design Award winners, and the fact that they represent a wide variety of regions in North America.” - BILL DARCY NKBA | KBIS GLOBAL PRESIDENT & CEO
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Sturman Architects With its fireplace and heaters, this outdoor living room is a fully integrated space that connects the home’s character and design with the natural environment. 425.451.7003 | sturmanarchitects.com
telford+brown studio ARCHITECTURE Part of an enduring family farm, T+BSA was tasked with designing a new house that would provide the current homeowners and future generations with a place to gather and feel at home. 503.223.4957 | telfordbrownstudio.com
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Tabarka Studio’s Palio 2 tiles provided the jumping off point for this whimsical North Carolina pool house by MA Allen Interiors and Carter Skinner Residential Design. Eschewing upper cabinets for pattern-forward wall treatments, the space gains task lighting from wicker Arteriors sconces.
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The open concept kitchen-living room is linked by complimentary wallpapers: Faye Bell’s Atoll (above) and Nobilis’ Ipanema (right). TileBar’s Terrazzo Italy Sacra Grigio carries through to the bathroom (below), where a mirror from Cooper Classics hangs above a double tap Kohler bucket sink.
SUNNY SIDE This Chapel Hill, North Carolina, retreat designed by MA Allen with senior designer Margaret Richards balances poolside practicality with spunky, tropical-nodding style. Below, Allen dishes on the details that bring the look to life. maalleninteriors.com Happy Hour: Beneath the pass-through counter to the pool is a beverage center with Marvel drawer refrigerators, a True Residential ice machine and glassware storage. On the opposite wall, we hung custom scalloped shelves to display the client’s collection of tiki barware. This feature wall has incited her to keep collecting!
Destination Design: We wanted this pool house to highlight what the homeowners love—which is a colorful, preppy Palm Beach look. This scheme wouldn’t necessarily work for a main house in North Carolina, but it was a lot of fun to create a Floridian escape in the backyard. Now, they have a place that expresses their chosen design style. How great is that?
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Tough Stuff: Flooring throughout is a very cool precast terrazzo tile that is easy to clean and slip-resistant for wet feet. All of the fabrics we used are indoor-outdoor and the counters are White Zen quartz from Cosmos Granite & Marble—a win for these clients who enjoy squeezing fresh juice for cocktails. Entertaining is much more relaxing in a bulletproof space.
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Want the look of hardwood without the maintenance? TimberTech’s polymer decking options, like this Oyster stain from the Porch Collection, can withstand the elements while remaining timeless. timbertech.com
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Fans of clé will rejoice at the news of their first-ever outdoor tile collection, OUTERclé. Launching with an array of materials and styles, including Origami in Basil, a pleated cement tile, and the Paritzioni Breeze Block Tile in terra cotta (right) by Fornace Brioni and Cristina Celestino. Such varied options will add a dose of high-style to exterior spaces everywhere. cletile.com
A fixture pretty enough for the indoors, Serena & Lily’s Watermill Outdoor Chandelier features a rattan shade and white powder-coated frame. serenaandlily.com
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Dornbracht’s line of MEM faucet handles in collaboration with Nature Squared boasts natural materials like pearl shell (shown), agate and eggshell hand-laid into sleek metal finishes. dornbracht.com
DIVE INTO CHIC AND STALWART PRODUCT DISCOVERIES FOR THE POOL DECK AND BEYOND.
For a resort-ready feel, Tuuci’s newest silhouette, the Cupola, is designed to allow a continual breeze beneath its canopy and is available in custom colors and finishes. tuuci.com
Stretch out on the Gio Outdoor Laf Chaise from NYC-based design firm Carrier & Company, a standout from their inagural outdoor furniture collection with Century Furniture. centuryfurniture.com
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Cosentino has partnered with designer Claudia Afshar to debut Ukiyo, a new Dekton collection. Featuring two distinct fluted tile designs in fi ve colors (shown here is GV2 in Umber), the linear texture brings depth and warmth to its wide use of indoor and outdoor applications. cosentino.com
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In the rolling hills of New York’s Hudson Valley, a Manhattan-based family found the acreage they needed to build a multigenerational holiday estate. In order to comfortably host their grown children and grandchildren—along with their many-numbered friends seeking solace from the city—the clients tasked interior designer Hilary Matt and architect Carol Kurth with creating a bespoke pool house with plenty of room to play. While the resulting modern barn-style dwelling boasts such fun spaces as a bunk room and rock-climbing wall, the joyful bathroom suite manages to
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steal the show. With direct access from both the pool and the interior, and separate chambers that can be closed off during times of high traffic, it offers a master class in how to cater to a crowd. Luxe chatted with Matt and Kurth to glean the spatial considerations, material makeup and design details that render it pool house perfection. hilarymatt.com; carolkurtharchitects.com At an Upstate New York pool house designed by Hilary Matt and architect Carol Kurth, Thermador horizontal wood siding nods to indigenous barns found on the property in a contemporary manner. The architectural cubist lighting fixtures are Simes.
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The vanity features a countertop with a seamless trough sink composed of Trueform concrete that was designed to be “big enough to bathe a baby,” notes architect Carol Kurth. Matte black Watermark fixtures lend a high-contrast pop. The wall and floor tiles are from TileBar and Studium, respectively.
Which design details were the most impactful? HM: We found the wallpaper—Swimmers from Walls Need Love—early in the process and knew it was the perfect starting point for the rest of the design.
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The bathtub walls are covered in a bright, aqua-colored glazed ceramic tile and the flooring is a modern, oversized take on traditional penny tile. The rope sconces from Cuff Studio were the final element to bring in texture and summertime style. CK: Having the vanity “float” in the space was an important aspect of the design, too; it’s almost a literal interpretation of floating in a pool. I always like a focal point when entering a doorway, so we designed a towel storage niche in the entry as a three-dimensional element to draw the eye that is also highly useful. What’s the report? CK: This bath is as much fun for adults as it is for kids. You can’t help but feel uplifted when you’re in there. HM: The pop of color from the wallpaper is such a fun surprise for visitors. As for the grandchildren, they now refuse to bathe anywhere else on the property!
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Functionally speaking, what were the goals? CK: Programmatically, we wanted to achieve a plan for separation of access zones, thus this “wet feet-dry feet” layout of two separate rooms was conceived. From the pool deck, one can directly access the playful trough sink area, which is then sectioned off from the tub, shower and toilet area. The bathroom can also be accessed from the interior of the pool house for overnight guests and those already inside. HM: We went with some really practical fixture decisions, like a full bathtub instead of a shower. All age ranges will use this space, so that was a necessity. Also, a double vanity that allows multiple users was the best choice.
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Conceiving and creating indoor and outdoor spaces that share the same high level of style, function, harmony and inspiration is a true art form. Within the pages of Indoor + Outdoor Living, meet the remarkable makers and innovators who are achieving this with passion and purpose. READ ON TO EXPERIENCE SEAMLESS STYLE AND ORGANIC ELEGANCE.
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OUR MICROCEMENT AND LIQUID METAL COLLECTIONS CREATE LUXURIOUS, FUNCTIONAL, ENDURING SPACES THAT REFLECT YOUR UNIQUE VISION.”
A Fantastic Finish • What’s new? Along with our Microcement Collection, we have an exciting second collection called Liquid Metal that boasts five different metal options: bronze, brass, copper, aluminum and iron. • S hare some surprising uses for your products. The multitude of texture and color options and the amazing strength of our products make them the perfect choice for furniture, fireplaces and other surfaces you may not have thought of. • H ow does sustainability influence your work? As proud recipients of a EC1 Plus GEV EMICODE certificate, we are happy to say that our process of manufacturing and application produces very low emission, which makes our product lines extremely eco-friendly. • Talk about your collaborative approach with clients. When clients contact us or visit our showroom at the Seattle Design Center, we listen closely to their wants and needs before recommending the product that is perfect for them.
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Today’s homeowners demand exceptional style, function and flexibility from their spaces. With that in mind, Reza Amirisefat and his team at Craftex have made it their mission to provide outstanding products that elevate their clients’ homes and lifestyles, both indoors and out. “To feel like a home, each space should be designed as a place of comfort and inspiration,” Amirisefat says. “At Craftex, we help our clients achieve this by delivering Microcement products that complement any design or purpose.” With four different textures and more than 120 different colors, Craftex’s product lines provide superior style, quality and durability. “There are few—if any—products like ours that deliver a seamless look with no joints or grout lines,” he adds. “Whether they’re used indoors or outdoors or in a commercial or residential space, from floor to ceiling our Microcement products are sublime.”
Top From the Metal Collection, bronze was used on all of the walls as well as on the ceiling in this sophisticated living space. Left The Craftex team expertly applied their Microcement products on the vanity, sinks, floor and walls of this stunning primary bathroom remodel in Sammamish, Washington. Right Depending on the surface, Microcement is hand-applied with various tools. Here, a trowel is being used. Photography Top + Right Courtesy of Craftex; Left by Tom Marks
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THE EXPANSION OF USABLE OUTDOOR SPACE PROMOTES A CONNECTION WITH NATURE AND ENHANCES THE OVERALL LIFESTYLE OF THE HOMEOWNERS.”
Meeting Outside “People crave variety while working from home,” Cutchin says. “We hear that people do not want to sit in a dedicated office space all day. The result is a more holistic approach to living, where indoor and outdoor blend seamlessly. Protection from the wind, rain and sun glare is the first step to creating an outdoor space that can serve as an office.”
Trio Of Benefits Asked to share the pros of Rainier Shade’s products, Cutchin points to three core benefits. • Maximize views. With our motorized screens, you can block the sun when desired but never the view. • Energy savings. Awnings and screens reduce the amount of heat that enters your home, meaning there is less need for traditional cooling systems. • Smart features. Our screens are all motorized and can be programmed to close or open at the same time every day or based on personalized “scenes” to set a certain mood.
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The task of crafting outdoor spaces that offer the same comfort and luxury as those indoors can be a challenging one. One must strike the tricky balance between protecting furnishings from the elements and welcoming people to enjoy the open air. Enter, Rainier Shade. “Our products make sure outdoor spaces are functional in every season,” says Matt Cutchin, Owner and CEO. “Our shade structures—pergolas, retractable awnings and high-quality umbrellas—protect from wind, rain and sun while creating spaces that reflect homeowners’ design choices throughout their property.” The team at Rainier Shade has been helping clients perfect this in the Pacific Northwest for 128 years. “This longevity has given us the expertise to know the right products and construction for each project,” Cutchin says. “Every product is custom-built with our design team to guarantee structures that bring durability and beauty to open-air spaces.”
Top This poolside indoor-outdoor retreat with a louvered roof pergola features a stackable glass wall system and is internally heated using Bromic tungsten infrared heaters. Left Acrylic mesh blocks the sun but not the view in this beautiful space. Right Motorized retractable screens, installed using recessed tracks for seamless and invisible integration, complete this patio enclosure. Photography Courtesy of Rainier Shade
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The history of indoor-outdoor living as a concept is a fascinating one. From Landon Pegg’s perspective, there are two recent touchpoints: “In the 1950s, a newfound prosperity following the war led to more leisure time, eventually inspiring the development of the suburban backyard. Today, we are in a similar situation following the pandemic—people are reevaluating their priorities and continue to place a higher value on connection to nature.” Enter, Landon and his team at Western Interlock. One of the few remaining local, family-owned-and-operated manufacturers of hardscapes in the United States, the company brings everything from pavers to fire pits to life for its clients. “The majority of our raw materials come from within a 15-mile radius of our Oregon manufacturing facility,” Landon shares. “This means we have short lead times and direct control over our product quality as well.”
Floor Covering Alfresco “An idea that helps to bring the indoors out is to craft hardscaped inlays that mimic area rugs,” Landon says.
New, Next, Novel Landon shares a few industry insights. • We love the effect that oil-based sealers have on our products. The colors pop more, and they stay looking better for longer. We’re excited about the new penetrating sealers that are appearing on the market. • Our products have always been sustainably made, but in recent years we’ve been expanding our line of permeable pavers to meet the demand for greener paving surfaces. • S ocial media has driven hardscape design from basic shapes and patterns to increasingly complex designs. It really has leveled up the industry as a whole, and design trends spread much more quickly.
Top Set against the backdrop of the high desert, this patio’s organic design shines brilliantly with the Leiden Collection in Jamestown Blend. Right Permeable pavers are a great, eco-friendly option for driveways. This one stands out in Columbia Blend Park and Holland Permeare. Far right Cambridge Blend grays highlight the beauty of the Chateau Diviso fire pit and Leiden Collection patio, creating an impressive visual with the inviting fire feature as the main focal point. Photography Nathan Wright
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A thoughtful renovation honors a dwelling designed and constructed by a revered Seattle architect more than a half-century ago.
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Designer Christy Yaden played to the original slatted walls and brick floors laid by architect Gene Zema with a walnut console and aged-brass mirror, both by Rejuvenation. An earth-tone vessel softens the entry.
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n his time, legendary Seattle architect Gene Zema was known for interpreting modernism through the lens of Pacific Northwest landscapes and materials. So, it’s no surprise that the Laurelhurst home he designed for his family in 1964 contains hallmarks of his style: an extensive use of wood, rooms centered around the views, and interiors that embrace geometric lines and a Japanese aesthetic. But the architect, who also championed handmade craft, took things in an even more personal direction by building much of the dwelling with his own hands. For the new owners and their long-time designer, the challenge of renovating the abode became preserving and amplifying the elements that make it special. Although the couple had spent many years in a nearby Tudor-style residence raising their family, there were hints that they might feel more at home in a midcentury dwelling. Originally from the Midwest, they grew up with a love of Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture and modern furniture (among their prized possessions are an Eero Saarinen Tulip table and chairs that have been passed down through the wife’s family). Thus, when they sold the Tudor abode to their eldest daughter and went hunting for the perfect place to live out their next chapter, the wife says she only had to walk 10 feet into the former Zema household to know that she’d discovered “the one.” She and her husband were enchanted by the home’s midcentury style and perfect symmetry, as well as the views of Lake Washington and Mount Rainier visible through large windows and glass doors. They quickly purchased it and asked interior designer Christy Yaden to update the dwelling. “I had been in the architect’s buildings before, as he was prolific in the area—especially on the nearby University of Washington campus,” Yaden says. When the owners gave her a copy of the book Gene Zema, Architect, Craftsman, she became excited about the prospect of working on the house and was convinced that a “once in a lifetime opportunity” was unfolding before her. Yet when she first entered the home, she was a bit surprised, albeit pleasantly. She was accustomed to a Pacific Northwest style that makes use of
brawny forms and a rustic-industrial sensibility; by comparison, Zema’s work was more delicate and Japanesque. Although she had never worked on a project exactly like this before, she welcomed the challenge and turned to one of her triedand-true strategies: Start by thinking about how people will use the dwelling. Thus, one of the first decisions was that seating areas would focus primarily on the views. Few furnishings from the owners’ previous house made it to this one, with the exception of the Saarinen dining set. Yaden says that, as midcentury icons, those pieces became the aesthetic “anchor for everything.” With form and function established, Yaden worked with the owners to select a mix of vintage furnishings from the era—like an Eames lounge chair and ottoman in the living room—and new pieces sympathetic to the style, then added custom elements tailored to her clients. “One of the challenges was creating a table for the kitchen banquette,” she says. The designer explored several iterations before landing on one that fits perfectly with the home’s original three-sided bench while allowing the residents to easily maneuver around it. Because the home’s backdrop consists of substantial materials, such as brick flooring (laid by Zema and his family) and dark-stained woodwork, Yaden embraced hues of persimmon and green that read as neutrals when balanced with the weightier features. She also sought out artwork from the period, including a large paper-collage piece by Paul Horiuchi. “He was associated with the Northwest School, and his art was well-known during the time the house was built,” she says. The designer also opted to retain a pair of Noguchi-esque paper sconces the Zemas had hung in the living room that complement the large glass doors and articulating slattedwood panels that work like the shoji screens of traditional Japanese abodes. Reflecting on the project, Yaden notes, “I found myself asking many times throughout the process, ‘What would Gene do?’ It was one of my guiding principles.” The approach was one the clients appreciated. “They wanted to make sure that everything was thoughtful and right,” she adds. “We all wanted to be part of this home and its history.”
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Above: A Roll & Hill chandelier hangs over the dining room’s vintage table and velvet-upholstered Interior Define chairs. Artwork by Annie Meyer is paired with a midcentury Broyhill console. The original floor-toceiling windows and doors connect the space to an outdoor seating area. Opposite: Above the living room’s Room & Board sectional and Visual Comfort & Co. floor lamp is a vintage paper collage by artist Paul Horiuchi. An Eames chair, coffee table and walnut accent table, all by Herman Miller, complete the seating arrangement.
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Above: Cedar-paneled walls, a lowered ceiling and views of Lake Washington make the window seat a cozy spot to curl up with a book. The patterned pillows crafted with fabric by Willow + West Textiles and artwork by Bui Van Hoan add color to the space. Opposite: An inviting Minotti sofa anchors the television area. The room is rounded out with a leather-and-walnut Brdr. Petersen armchair, an Artifort footstool-turned-coffee table and a brutalist brass wall sculpture by Curtis Jeré.
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Above: In the breakfast room, a custom walnut-and-metal Chadhaus pedestal table complements the original black leather banquette. Beyond are serene views of the terraced garden. Opposite: A prior remodel paired Thermador appliances with black granite perimeter countertops and a green glass tile mosaic backsplash in the kitchen. The island is topped with stainless steel.
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Above: Seating from RH’s Mesa collection populates this shaded outdoor space, which serves as the perfect respite on a hot summer day. The pillow fabric was designed by Charles Eames’ daughter, Lucia, and produced for Crate & Barrel. Opposite: An alpaca Elvang throw from Room & Board and linen pillows from Pottery Barn soften the primary bedroom. The window seat has a view to Lake Washington and, on a clear day, Mount Rainier can be spotted in the distance.
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IN THE FOLD Artist Anne Hirondelle uses paper to create vivid abstract works. WRITTEN BY DEBORAH B ISHOP PHOTOGRAPHY BY BROOKE F ITTS
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lthough noted ceramicist Anne Hirondelle stopped working with clay a few years ago, her hands have never been busier. Switching out ceramic for paper, the artist—who lives a couple hours from Seattle in Port Townsend, Washington—has continued to create compelling abstract compositions that appeal to the eye as well as the psyche. “I am an arranger at heart,” Hirondelle says. “Whether it’s clay, paper or the plants in my garden, I find it deeply satisfying to move forms around until I’ve created an entirely new whole.” Hirondelle’s folded-paper drawings begin with a simple pad of tracing paper. With intuition as her guide, she pleats the transparent sheets into an arsenal of shapes that she then painstakingly layers, abuts and arranges into a formal composition. Many of her collages are austerely geometric, others delicately floral, and some suggest stop-motion photography as pieces unfurl across the page. Their crisp, graphic—almost machined— quality is softened and enhanced by Hirondelle’s hand-drawn interventions. Once a piece is laid out, she might emphasize an edge with graphite or use Prismacolor pencils to highlight specific shapes created by the folds. Finished compositions are mounted on archival paper, which may be left natural, painted in neutral shades of white or gray, or sparked with such saturated hues as ocean blue and tangerine. Always open to experimentation, Hirondelle has begun to incorporate both sandpaper and Patterntrace, a Swedish tracing paper used by dressmakers, into her collages. These new works will be part of next year’s show at the J. Rinehart Gallery in Seattle, where her first collection of folded-paper drawings debuted in 2022. Despite being created without a plan or blueprint, Hirondelle’s works are imbued with a rigorous—if subliminal—compositional logic. The range of expression that she is able to coax from such humble materials is the culmination of a lifetime spent thinking about shapes and patterns and the attendant muscle memory, which not only dictates what to place where but also to know when a work is finished. As Hirondelle explains, “It’s exactly the same process as with my deconstructed clay pieces: I make the parts and then I arrange them. And when I get it right, I get this feeling through my entire body that the composition is correct— and that’s when I stop.”
In artist Anne Hirondelle’s Port Townsend studio, older ceramic pieces and newer folded paper artworks hang over her work surfaces (opposite and bottom). They are joined by the vivid “Red Remember” (left). A catalogue shows images of her upcoming gallery show (below).
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With a home designed for gathering, a new generation stakes their claim on secluded Lummi Island.
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Architecture: B. Kelly McShane, B. Kelly McShane, AIA Interior Design: Tamar Kestenbaum, Sienna & Sage Interior Design Home Builder: Dan Johnson, Echo Point Construction, Inc.
Horizontal shiplap paneling and a painting by Kayla Gale define a hall by the stairs. Beneath the Kara Mann for CB2 globe pendant is a Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines for Loloi Rugs floor covering; the bench is by Pottery Barn.
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mid the blue waters of Washington’s Salish Sea, Lummi Island is a mere 5-minute ferry ride from Gooseberry Point, west of Bellingham. Yet the lush 9-square-mile sliver of land feels far more remote. Accessible primarily by the Whatcom Chief ferry, which can only hold 20 cars at a time, Lummi Island has no traffic lights or gas stations. Beyond its quaint charms, nature preserves, wildlife and beaches hold a distinct appeal. “It’s a special place,” says interior designer Tamar Kestenbaum, who recently completed a project on the island for a couple with two daughters. The husband’s family has long had a Lummi vacation home, and the clients, after acquiring a parcel several years ago, were ready to build a place of their own. “The views sold us,” the wife says of the idyllic locale. From their hilltop perch, Mount Baker, the San Juan Islands and Mount Rainier are all visible (the latter, she jokes, only if you squint). “As soon as we found the property, I hit the ground running with ideas that I’ve been sitting on for years,” the wife continues. “I wanted a farmhouse feel and a spot where friends and family could join us.” Kestenbaum, architect B. Kelly McShane and general contractor Dan Johnson were enlisted to realize that vision. “Gathering areas were a musthave element, and that influenced nearly every corner of the house,” McShane recalls. To that end, the floor plan includes a great room, bunk room and rec area. The expansive porch and stone patio encourage congregating outdoors, where an archery course as well as lawn games, like ladder golf, cornhole and badminton, beckon. While McShane devised the architectural plans, Kestenbaum closely collaborated with the owner on the interior design—including the configuration of the kitchen and the finishes throughout. Contributing to the desired modern farmhouse aesthetic, touches of black, such as the window frames and staircase balusters, are a sharp contrast to the wide-plank white oak flooring and crisp white walls. Though light-
colored hues permeate the abode, notes of mustard, blue and green make their way into the palette through pillows, chairs and other accent pieces. “I wanted colors that felt like they were bringing in the outdoors,” the wife says. “I didn’t want a lot of gray.” On the main level, the kitchen flows into the double-height dining and living spaces. Here, Kestenbaum installed interior windows—an architectural feature she also employed in her own home. “They’re beautiful and allow light to pass through rooms but also create a separation of space that I think has gotten a little lost in a lot of open floor plans,” she explains. Transom windows appear between the kitchen and dining areas, while another interior window in the living room provides visual balance. With multiple doors leading outside, the great room is “the hub of the house,” says Kestenbaum, who sought to “get as many seating opportunities in there as possible—in all sorts of ways, shapes and forms.” To prevent the space from feeling cavernous, she added wood rafters and painted the ridge beam black. Venetian plaster on the floor-to-ceiling fireplace surround yields a striking focal point. “The texture and movement changes, depending on the light,” she observes. Recurring design details create cohesion across the home’s two floors. Take the shiplap paneling, which was high on the client’s wish list. “We wanted to tuck that feature into different areas—a hint of it here and there, so the house wouldn’t be overrun with it,” Kestenbaum says. In the kitchen and laundry room, the panels are positioned vertically on select walls. In hallways, they run horizontally to elongating effect. And in an upstairs bedroom, shiplap accentuates the vaulted ceiling. The Lummi dwelling has already become a font of summer memories. Last year, the daughters turned blackberries grown on-site into homemade gelato and jam, even setting up a stand to sell their treats. According to their mother, they are already thinking well past this coming summer. “They love the thought of getting to use the house with their families in the future,” she says. “Both of my girls want to get married here.”
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The living room bar is outfitted with custom cabinetry by Smith & Vallee. Room & Board sofas and a Crate & Barrel coffee table gather around the Venetian plaster-clad fireplace. The artwork is by Nathalie Minerva.
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Left: The owners grow lavender, so the laundry serves double duty as a cutting room. Above the American Standard sink is a custom Olde Brick Lighting sconce. The antique rug is from Driscoll Robbins Fine Carpets. Opposite: Ton stools from Williams-Sonoma Home pull up to the Caesarstone-topped kitchen island. The cabinetry by Smith & Vallee is painted in SherwinWilliams’ Attitude Gray and Benjamin Moore’s Black Tar.
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Upstairs, a bonus room serves as a place for the homeowners’ two children to make art, play games and watch television. The durable, powder-coated chairs and table are by Article. A series of Milgard windows highlight the stunning views.
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Above: Hand-painted tiles from Fireclay Tile in a custom color palette accent a guest bathroom. Arteriors sconces from Lumens and Shades of Light mirrors complement the oak vanity and Caesarstone countertop. Left: In the clients’ sleeping quarters, a bed from Crate & Barrel is positioned to enjoy both the Lummi scenery and artwork by Laurie Anne Gonzalez. A West Elm nightstand, rug by Loloi Rugs and Rejuvenation chandelier complete the space.
A New Path On Bainbridge Island, a once industrial site is transformed into a stylish woodland retreat. W R I T T E N BY M A I L E P I N G E L | P H O T O G R A P H Y BY M I R A N DA E S T E S
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Architecture: John Gray, JLGdesign Interior Design: Tammara Stroud, Tammara Stroud Design Home Builder: Ryan Smallwood, Smallwood Design and Construction Landscape Architecture: Dan Blossom, Dan Blossom Landscape Design
The entryway of a new Bainbridge Island home is furnished with an Ethnicraft console, an RH mirror and rug from Driscoll Robbins Fine Carpets. Apparatus sconces are set against a herringbone Phillip Jeffries wallcovering.
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ith their children grown, a longtime Washington state couple decided it was time to reconsider their lifestyle. It was the familiar story of downsizing and simplifying their lives, but it was also a chance for the wife to live out her dream of building a new home and, as an avid gardener, creating a woodland garden that would require minimal work while still giving her plenty of reason to be outside. With very clear ideas in mind, she pulled together a team that included residential designer John Gray and interior designer Tammara Stroud, who realized her vision beyond her expectations. “My main inspiration for this home came from memories of my parents’ place in Lake Tahoe. I wanted modern but woodsy,” the wife says. “When John presented the first drawing to me—he does beautiful hand drawings—it was so exciting!” The exposed-steel-frame building with its cedar-clad exterior and interior stonework feels anchored to the land (once the site of a lumber mill), while expansive windows bring the forest and views that stretch to Seattle and the Cascades immediately into the home. “This house was about blurring the lines between inside and out, and I wanted the site to speak more than the structure itself,” Gray says. The resulting asymmetrical two-story design is responsive to the landscape and blends gracefully— and sensitively—into the wooded setting. Crafted with enduring materials, the residence’s custom metal fascia won’t need repainting, and the decks were built of stone rather than wood. Its large eaves protect exterior walls from rain, and the low-pitch roofs are easy to maintain. “The most environmentally friendly house is the one that doesn’t need to be rebuilt,” notes general contractor Ryan Smallwood. For the interiors, Stroud, a LUXE Next In Design 99 honoree, followed Gray’s lead in blending the indoors with the outside. “It was important to marry the two,” she says. “We also wanted to integrate pattern and texture in a way that no one item overpowered another. It was all about creating a sense of harmony
with finishes, furniture, fabrics and rugs that enhance the feeling of tranquility.” The main living area is open, so the designer says she “opted for furniture with interesting details from all angles.” And since the wife didn’t want curtains that might impede the view, Stroud added softness with grass wallcoverings and nubby rugs. She also paid special attention to light fixtures—especially in the dining room and kitchen—that bring glowing warmth without making an overwhelming statement. “Tammara did things that I couldn’t have imagined for myself but suited me so well,” the wife says. For the couple’s bedroom, situated on the main floor, Stroud, assisted by designers Alexandra Babin and Carolyn Machetanz, leaned into the tranquil nature of the space, continuing the warm grays of the living areas and focusing on earthy materials with pieces like alabaster nightstand lamps. Upstairs are bedrooms and a media lounge intended for the couple’s daughters and visiting family. There, Stroud deepened the palette with “russets and more autumnal colors,” she says. “The entire house feels like a quiet sanctuary, blending seamlessly with the beautiful views.” “For me, those views and the landscape were as important as the home itself,” the wife adds. Working with landscape designer Dan Blossom, the duo dreamt up features including a waterfall in the driveway loop; a trio of boulders at the front door that follow the Japanese spatial arrangement known as ōshakei (the three stones represent heaven, man and earth); and, at the back of the dwelling, a patio with branching flagstone pathways that lead to waterfront seating areas. “The owner and I had a lot of fun working together,” Blossom says. “She was integral to the design, which we approached as an evolution of the woodland plants already there.” Aside from native flora, including ferns, Blossom also added Siberian bugloss, Ajuga, heuchera and hellebores. Now at home on the island, the owners feel as if their goal of a rustic, modern abode that honors the landscape has been achieved. “It’s almost like elegant camping,” the wife notes. “When you’re inside, you feel like you’re outside—it’s just what I wanted.”
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The living room’s Anees Furniture & Design sofa, dressed in Holly Hunt linen, is flanked by metal and wood accent tables by RH and Design Within Reach, respectively. An American Leather armchair in Pollack fabric pulls up to a coffee table by Ron Dier Design.
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Above: Cabinets by Creekside Cabinet & Design are adorned with Berenson hardware and topped by quartzite counters from Architectural Surfaces. Above the Wolf cooktop is a hood by Wilson Machine Works. The faucet is by Dornbracht, and the pendant light is from Niche Modern. Opposite: A cedar ceiling distinguishes the great room. The dining space is outfitted with an Altura table, Anees Furniture & Design chairs and a Lindsey Adelman Studio chandelier. Beyond, the stone fireplace was constructed by Winslow Masonry.
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“It was important that the patio blend seamlessly with the setting,” designer Tammara Stroud says. Accordingly, she chose low-profile RH furnishings that wouldn’t obstruct sight lines. The cushions are made with a Perennials linen.
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Above: Overlooking a garden pathway that leads down to the water, the primary bathroom’s Victoria + Albert tub is paired with Dornbracht fittings, both found at Kimco Plumbing, Inc. The light fixture is by Allied Maker, and the wall and floor tile are from Architectural Surfaces. Opposite: A guest bedroom features a Design Within Reach dresser, Palecek armchair, vintage side table and a wool rug by Bellbridge. The large artwork is from Natural Curiosities; the smaller print was found at Jenni Kayne Home.
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