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One of the great pleasures of editing this publication is being habitually exposed to design from across the country—an endless array of styles, influences, penchants and the like. In any given week, I review some three dozen homes from more than 15 cities. It’s an abundance to see, and to weigh in on. The weekly parade of living rooms and gardens, kitchens and closets, laundry rooms and bedrooms gives me a wonderful perch from which to view American design. If you asked what I’ve observed lately, I would say it’s exuberance. I’ve spotted elation expressed subtlety with tone-on-tone interiors, and conversely, seen it pronounced with heaps of whimsy and sparkle in vibrant wallpapers, glossy walls and astonishing lighting. What these homes, and the people living in them, are conveying is their taste and joyfulness. Aren’t we all fortunate to delight in the mix?
Clockwise from right: A ceramic plate made by a Ukrainian artisan for Gunia Project. Louisiana artist Francis X. Pavy’s new line of textiles inspired by his artwork. Natan Moss’ Maurice Floor Lamp photographed in Joshua Tree National Park. Designer Sara Gilbane channeled country house charm for a clients’ Manhattan residence.
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Birmingham artist Joe Turner always was the most creative person in class, drawing since early childhood, then taking up painting by age 14. Today, this wunderkind is carried locally at Maison in Mountain Brook, along with Paloma & Co in Houston, Modern Remains in Nashville, Atchison Home in Mobile, and Chairish—where design pros purchase his abstracts at a rapid clip. With a line of prints coming to Crate & Barrel in spring 2023, he tells Luxe what makes him tick. joeturnerart.com
It seems you were born to be an artist; was that always your goal? No, for a long time I didn’t think I could be successful in this field because I wasn’t aware of many Black designers or artists. There may be a lot of them, but they’re not the front line. Ideally that continues to change. What’s the scope of your work? Mostly mixed media: charcoal, watercolor and acrylic. I work on both paper and canvas, and many of my pieces are 5 by 7 feet. Some people see scale as a challenge, but I think creating large artwork is fun. Where do your ideas begin? I generate a story from my color palette, but the story I’m telling is always different. When I get stumped for ideas, I turn to designers I love: Corey Damen Jenkins, Sean Anderson, Jason Arnold. I look at the space and imagine what it needs. If the designer were to commission a piece, what would that be? What are you most excited for right now? My summer internship at Nequette Architecture & Design.
INNER CIRCLE In the Nashville hub of Wedgewood-Houston, a former 1920s hosiery factory, restored and transformed by architect Nick Dryden, is now home to the largest Soho House location in North America to date. Interiors of the exclusive social club capture a Bauhaus influence while a common thread of teal pays tribute to the building’s original verdigris copper doors. Even non-members can partake in coffee and cocktails at the resident lobby bar—dubbed The Alley—for which local artist David Onri Anderson has guest-curated works across multiple media. There’s also the Sock Room, so named for the facility’s legacy of knitting footwear for astronauts; the retro bar-meets-music venue is just one of several performance spaces on the property. The city’s rich music culture has likewise informed decor, with palettes and textures lifted from rock ’n’ roll, blues and jazz themes— even a striped pool patio inspired by the patterns of guitar strings. Seeking an overnight stay? Secure one of 47 stylish guest suites. sohohouse.com
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For over six decades, artist Francis X. Pavy has been keenly observing his South Louisiana surroundings. The region’s unique landscape and rich Cajun culture have been driving forces behind the narrative—and iconography—of his vibrant paintings. “I’m intrigued by the complexity of life here,” says Pavy, who’s been working out of his suburban Lafayette studio for 40 years. “It has depth and meaning; there is a story to be told.” Now, Pavy is drawing on imagery from his vast body of artwork for a debut line of textiles and wallcoverings. Take
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Marshgrass, a block print featuring small vertical lines rising from a horizontal base. He first noticed the symbol, which is used to designate marshland on a map, in a geologist’s office as a child. “I didn’t consciously say, ‘I need to remember this,’ but it became a part of an inner visual vocabulary that I filed away in my brain.” Then there is Briars, a creeping branch-like design inspired by thorny plants of the same name. As a teenager, Pavy watched as the sun illuminated a cluster growing in an empty field. “Sometimes, imagery makes a burning impression in my memory,” he says. “Or it comes back to me in a flash.” The artist, who teamed up with his wife to bring the line to fruition, is also using this opportunity to develop new
For his debut line of wallcoverings and textiles (top right), artist Francis X. Pavy pulled from iconography found in his paintings, which feature interpretations of South Louisiana’s culture.
motifs, one of which portrays coastal Louisiana’s delicate ecosystem. In Stormy Waters, Pavy depicts “flora and fauna overcome by storm water.” They adorn the fabric alongside iconography of a man with his dog and a small telephone pole symbolizing “the edge of civilization.” This narrative is inspired by the state’s historic flood, in 2016, and devastation the artist witnessed firsthand. “I’m interpreting what I see in Louisiana,” he explains. “We have our own identity in food, speech and music. So why shouldn’t we have our own unique identity in art?” shop.pavy.com
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Over the past several years, many people have spent time getting in touch with their creative side. As a result, an exploration, and revival, of craft—think pottery, woodworking and painting—has led to a renewed interest in arts educational programs. Several highly acclaimed schools across the country offer dynamic workshops and degrees, allowing students to spend years honing in on a specialized area of study or simply attend classes to become better
acquainted with a new interest. Who better to weigh in on the merits of a formal education than three celebrated alums: glass artist Dale Chihuly on Haystack Mountain School of Crafts; industrial designer Jay Sae Jung Oh on Cranbrook Academy of Art; and glass artist and painter Corey Pemberton on Penland School of Craft. Their success stories not only bolster the legacies of these unique institutions but serve as inspiration for the next generation of makers.
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For Oh, Cranbrook’s broad-thinking approach lured her from Seoul to the Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, campus. “Their industrial design program lets you focus on your interests,” she explains. “The historical buildings, the environment—students from other majors like architecture, engineering, even anthropology—was fascinating to me.” This influx of varying viewpoints intensified her creativity, and she quickly garnered the attention of design pioneer Gaetano Pesce, who offered her an internship and job opportunity after graduation. While now focused on her successful eponymous firm, Oh finds guest-lecturing at her alma mater a symbiotic relationship. “I like the engagement,” she says. “I get to see what students are interested in, and who they think the rock stars of design are today.” While studying graphic design at Virginia Commonwealth University, Los Angelesbased Pemberton developed an interest in glassmaking that led him to a summer
(Previous page) Jay Sae Jung Oh’s Savage Chair, Raw Edition features discarded objects wrapped in leather cord for a transformative effect. (From left) Corey Pemberton’s That Morning Light; a lidded blown glass jar by the artist. An evocative sketch by Dale Chihuly illustrating one of his blown glass creations.
program at Penland in North Carolina. “My hand skills improved so much that the instructor offered me a job,” he recalls. Pemberton went on to assistantships and residencies, returning to Penland for a coveted two-year fellowship where he augmented glassmaking with painting and other artforms. Today, Pemberton continues to remain busy, dividing his time between glassmaking and painting practices; an upcoming teaching stint at Haystack this summer; and serving as Director of Crafting the Future, a program creating more equitable opportunities for BIPOC students interested in the arts. “Craft schools are immersive and less formal than the collegiate route,” he says. “I’m a huge advocate [of them] and know how much you can learn.”
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Regarded as one of the founding fathers of contemporary American craft, Chihuly studied glass making at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Upon graduating, he enrolled at the Rhode Island School of Design where he received an MFA and taught for many years. Throughout his tenure, Chihuly spent summers teaching at Haystack in Deer Isle, Maine, during which time he realized “artists teaching artists is vital to helping students find their own path.” Founded in 1950, the school was considered experimental because it had no permanent faculty, nor did it offer degrees. Remaining true to its roots, Haystack’s workshops and residencies are still taught by visiting faculty and remain sought-after programs today. Chihuly credits Haystack with influencing him to cofound Pilchuck Glass School in Seattle, and, while no longer teaching, he continues to encourage “students to surround themselves with other artists. Watch how they live, not just how they work.”
UKRAINE’S GUNIA PROJECT SHINES A LIGHT ON THE COUNTRY’S LONG-STANDING CRAFT TRADITION. W R I T T E N BY M I C H E L L E B R U N N E R
In folk art, every brush stroke and every stitch tells a story, and when those crafts are lost to time, so too is a piece of history. It’s a reality that Natasha Kamenska and Maria Gavryliuk, founders of the Gunia Project, know all too well. “Handmade items have always been at the heart of Ukrainian life, yet few people pass on the beauty of this national culture to their children,” says Gavryliuk. In 2017, while volunteering at the Ivan Honchar Museum’s National Centre of Folk Culture in Kyiv, both women began to wonder why younger generations had forgotten folk crafts integral to their heritage. It sparked an idea: Form a collective of artists dedicated to producing Ukrainian crafts for a new audience using the traditional, timeworn skills of their ancestors.
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Ceramic plates available through Ukraine’s Gunia Project depict religious and folk motifs from the country’s rich artistic history.
The duo embarked on a quest to find artisans, traveling throughout Ukrainian villages to seek out craftspeople by word of mouth. At a market in the town of Yavoriv, they encountered a gunya, a handmade sheep’s wool coat that serves as a talisman-like garment used during major life events. Finding inspiration in the object, they christened the company Gunia Project in 2019. Handmade items sold through the collective include fiber arts, glass and jewelry, in addition to a large inventory of painted ceramics featuring playful takes on folk-art motifs and religious themes. Many of the pieces sport images of saints and angels that loom large in Ukrainian faith and lore (their ceramic production
began with a single artist who happened to be trained as an icon painter). While the artistic sensibility of these pieces feels modern and fresh, the subject matter is timeless and deeply ingrained in the national identity. For Gavryliuk and Kamenska, preserving Ukrainian culture for future generations has acquired even more significance as of late. “With the war at our doors, we know that our culture needs to be preserved and cherished,” says Gavryliuk. “Art is so closely intertwined with history that destroying folk crafts destroys our cultural heritage, and the country as a whole,” adds Kamenska. guniaproject.com, thenopo.com
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Todd Nickey and Amy Kehoe seek out beautiful pieces for design projects as well as their Los Angeles shop from flea markets, antique fairs and the like. Shown here is one such find: a vintage carved-wood entry door.
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My partner Amy Kehoe and I have built our lives around being out in the world— at craft fairs, art shows, antique fairs and even flea markets—unearthing sources of inspiration. Although I enjoy searching for things online, it’s important for us to touch and feel objects. There’s only so much you can see about patina, texture and scale on a screen! We met a young woman, just out of art school, at a craft show a few years ago, and she was making beautiful sculptures and serveware from wood. I don’t want to sound too ‘woo-woo,’ but when she invited us to pick up her work, I could feel the energy she put into making it. The way she sands her pieces gives them a unique surface, something that’s impossible to manufacture. It’s exhilarating to meet people who are passionate about creating and making. Hunting and shopping in person is also where kismet happens. At times, I almost feel like a water witch with a divining rod because something just draws me to a piece—I find what I love by clearing my mind and exploring. I recently discovered a forged-iron company that makes the most extraordinary pieces and when I first saw them, I got jelly belly for a few minutes because it was such a thrill. This is an era where appreciation for art and craft is growing, and we are embracing it on all levels, from crude to posh and fancy. The importance of handmade goods can’t be overstated—it’s fundamental; it’s everything. nickeykehoe.com
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Common Threads KYLE BUNTING RETURNS TO HIS ROOTS WITH AN AMERICANA-INSPIRED COLLECTION. For hide rug designer Kyle Bunting, family has always been at the core of his work. Take, for example, the Austinbased creatives lauded range of rugs, wall coverings and home accessories, which incorporate methods passed down from his father Jim, who owned a hide art and furniture company. Bunting’s inventive take on these techniques ultimately led to his eponymous empire of beautiful yet functional décor objects for the home. Now, more than two decades since getting his start, Bunting’s work is once again being shaped by those near and dear. This time around, Bunting looked to his mother, Peggy, and her longstanding passion for quilting as inspiration for his latest collection, Stateside. Playing off the striking patterns and graphic geometry of these traditional American textiles, the colorful new rug designs fuse the handiwork of both parents—all with Bunting’s signature spin. Each floor covering is created from pieced-together scraps, culled from repurposed hide cuttings and excess material collected during production. What’s more, the collaboration also presents an opportunity to spotlight an unsung artform. Women like Peggy, and her family, have looked to quilting as a means of expression, love and practicality for centuries. “One of my most prized quilts was my grandmother’s,” she explains. “This handmade heirloom was crafted 65 years ago, and it’s evident that each stitch was painstakingly, and thoughtfully, made.” It is the Buntings’ hope that these modern interpretations may also become treasured keepsakes and serve as timeless reminders of the historical fabric that connects families from one generation to the next. kylebunting.com
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Nestled on King Street in downtown Charleston, The Pinch is a boutique hotel occupying two original Victorian-style buildings dating from the mid-1800s. Philadelphia-based firm Method Co., working alongside Morris Adjmi Architects, imbued the interiors with thoughtful, modern touches while embracing its designation as a National Register of Historic Places. thepinch.com
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For a one-of-a-kind stay in California’s wine country, look no further than The Madrona, an Aesthetic Movement-era private estate turned charming Healdsburg inn. Designed and co-owned by Jay Jeffers, the property’s late 19th century DNA is on full display— from original bay windows to soaring ceilings. Designloving guests will especially enjoy the impressive art collection, which features works commissioned exclusively for the hotel. themadronahotel.com. themadronahotel.com
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Looking for a quiet respite from city life? The Chatwal Lodge sits on 100 idyllic pastoral acres in Upstate New York and offers views of Toronto Reservoir lake. The Adirondack-style interiors boast cozy reclaimedwood walls, hearty stonework and of-the-style furnishings that whisk guests into a cabin-chic state of mind. After spending the day exploring the great outdoors, visitors can dine on locally-sourced cuisine at the property’s restaurant. thechatwallodge.com.
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LIFE FORM To achieve the Maurice Floor Lamp’s melting, scale-like texture, Santa Fe furniture designer Natan Moss rolls, shapes and fires each ceramic tendril before meticulously adhering them to the lamp’s base. Compared to Moss’ smaller vessels, these larger forms can take up to three days to compose. Tactile and life-like, Moss named the head-turning series after Maurice Sendak’s book, Where The Wild Things Are, after seeing a resemblance between its otherworldly characters and his work. lawson-fenning.com
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ORIGIN STORY Ceramicist Jonathan Cross is drawn to the natural world, namely forms found in American southwest geology and archaeology. These sources of inspiration are evident in Cross’ Side Tables, which come to life in his Joshua Tree studio using the rammed earth technique. Cross begins by layering and compressing different clays, eventually excavating the desired form from a solid clay block. The figure is left to dry for a month before being loaded into a wood-fired kiln where it is transformed into stone. thefutureperfect.com
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GOING GREEN With its ripple-like texture and deep, energizing hue it’s hard to imagine that Ryan Belli’s Arches Dining Chair is conceived from solid wood. The furniture designer strived to drastically transform the raw material from its natural state in order to achieve an entirely new form. While the color is inspired by Belli’s verdant Pasadena, California, homebase— where he imagined it perched alongside lush flora—this chair is anything but incognito surrounded by desert landscape. bellibellibelli.com
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COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS After years of working together on various projects, A-list designer Kelly Wearstler tapped Los Angeles-based ceramicist Morgan Peck for a nine-part ceramic collection of tableware and accent pieces. Each handmade item, including the Wall Mirror (shown), is imbued with fingerprints and impressions of its maker, giving each design unique characteristics. Peck counts everything from Midcentury car fins to Legos and stone formations as sources of inspiration for the line, which is exclusively available through Wearstler’s online gallery. kellywearstler.com
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GUIDING LIGHT LGS Studio’s Lithic Lamp is part lighting source, part sculpture. Totem-esque in size and arrangement, layers of stain and glaze are applied to each hand-carved ceramic sphere to achieve its volcanic rock appearance. Founders Thomas Renaud and Noel Hennessy begin by mapping out the design, sketching the shape before determining how it will be assembled in their Los Angeles studio. The duo have christened their designs “new relics” in an ongoing quest to create work that is not tied to a particular time or place. lgsstudio.com
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THE SMART + HEALTHY HOME Throughout the country, homeowners and their design pros alike are striving to balance more than a few goals at once. They want an environment that serves as sanctuary at the end of a long day … even though they may spend their workday in the same spaces. They seek to entertain in style but also need durable hubs for the activity of children and pets. They crave new ways to embrace the slow living that signifies true wellness, while finding themselves in need of practical, convenient solutions. So, how is the balance struck? Find out on the following pages, where the industry’s brightest talk all things smart, healthy—and beautiful—at home.
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Light can be transformative. It creates ambience, opens up
First, start early. And second, make intelligence a part of the
new functional possibilities and showcases the home features
architecture. A smart home feels like an integrated ecosystem
one most adores, like the art aficionado’s collection. Such is
when it’s designed, from the beginning, alongside the other
the perspective that drives the invention of every new light
foundational elements of the home, such as doors, windows,
fixture, shade and control element that Lutron designs. As for
and electrical and climate systems. Tightly integrate home
how to best bring this transformational light into the home,
technology so that each component is a foundational piece
Lutron points to two recommendations that go hand in hand.
of the structure, operating subtly in the background.
“For Lutron, light is energy; light is mood; light is a narrator of time.”
SYMPHONY OF LIGHT When Lutron’s innovative designs are involved, the home is more than just illuminated; it’s reinvented. •T unable lamps and luminaires restore the romance of candlelight and synchronize with the sun to dissolve the boundary between natural and built environments. •W hisper-quiet, automatic shades act as a natural extension to the light control system, balancing access to sunlight with sanctuary from it. •E very system is custom-designed and integrated by an expert to reflect the habits, preferences and personality of the end user, ensuring that whole-home control is more than intuitive—it’s second nature.
WORK WITH NATURE Among Lutron’s top tips is to design with the light, not against it. “Think of moonlight, sunrise, light-filtered green through trees, late-night embers in a dying fire— each moment is a canvas, and light is what soaks that canvas with color and feeling,” the team says. “Blend indoor and outdoor lighting with intention to match your mood and cultivate well-being.”
Top Dynamic lighting, automated shades and a sophisticated control system operate in concert to synchronize the color and intensity of interior lighting with the sun, dissolving the boundary between the natural and built environments. Photography Courtesy of Lutron
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Shades and Lighting Part of a home ecosystem. Designed by Lutron.
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The kitchen has always been the heart of the home, but as
the boundaries to deliver the highest ventilation performance
of late, it truly acts as the everyday center for all things life
in the kitchen. Zephyr range hoods keep the air in the kitchen
and work, healthy living and connection. As such, quality—
free of unwanted toxins and bacteria. Without proper
of air, water, durability, cooking performance and more—has
ventilation, grease and grime can and will settle into cabinetry,
become a focal point for homeowners and design pros alike.
walls, window treatments and upholstery. Zephyr continues
And this continues to be a top priority for manufacturers
to deliver products that stand up to cleaning the air with
like Zephyr. Known for its design-forward range hoods and
industry-first technology, energy efficiency and design
innovative technology, the 25-year-old company has pushed
solutions for every kitchen.
“The kitchen is no longer just a space for cooking. It is an entertaining hub—the most used room in the home.”
REVOLUTIONARY DESIGN • Perimeter Aspiration System increases air velocity through narrow openings around the perimeter of the hood, which improves the capture of cooking contaminates. • PowerWave™ blower technology is the most powerful dual-internal blower system on the market. • Airflow Control Technology™ (ACT™) allows installers to limit the maximum blower CFM to meet local code requirements. • Enhanced LED lighting brings dimmable, energyefficient illumination that lasts up to 25,000 hours. • Designer partnerships have resulted in timeless and beautiful hoods that elevate the kitchen aesthetic. • Smart app technology features voice activation and the ability to control the range hood from mobile device.
Top Featuring the Zephyr Tornado III Insert, Hommeboys Interiors played with materials in this kitchen while incorporating light and fresh air into the space. Far left This J. Reiko Design + Co. kitchen features a Lux Island in-ceiling hood that blends seamlessly into the design. Left The Mesa Wall in satin gold takes kitchen glamour to new heights.
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When interior designer Summer Thornton’s Dallas client asked for a marble primary bath, she took the request to heart, sheathing the space in not one, but three different types: Arabescato Corchia in large-format slabs; Grey Lilac on the sink vanities; and Calacatta Viola for the makeup vanity, casings and windowsills. “It was quite the puzzle to install, but the nuance adds depth and interest,” says the Chicago-based designer. “The accent marbles are powerful, without being jarring. We were drawn to both the lilac shade as well as the Calacatta Viola’s plum tones.” All three stones also make an appearance on the floor, where they are carefully laid out in a “Mondrian-esque
pattern” in conjunction with strategically placed textured metallic tiles. The latter, along with a polished-nickel soaking tub and an antique wall mirror, bring additional light into the space. “There’s only one window, so these reflective surfaces bounce light around the room, making it feel twice as large,” notes Thornton. The metallic fittings and accents were also chosen to help add warmth, which is important in all-stone baths that can sometimes come across as cold. To further encourage an inviting atmosphere, Thornton selected cerused-oak wooden cabinetry and a tactile wicker vanity chair to complete the stunning scheme. summerthorntondesign.com
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For the primary bath of a landmarked Tudor residence in Dallas, designer Summer Thornton employed three different types of marble to achieve its dynamic appearance. Hammered German Silver tiles from Paris Ceramics offset marble flooring. The space is outfitted with a polished-nickel tub from Catchpole & Rye, fittings from Waterworks, Murano-glass vanity scones from Jean-Marc Fray and a Vaughan ceiling fixture.
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Shannon Wollack and Brittany Zwickl, the duo behind West Hollywood firm Studio Life/Style, approached this Los Angeles powder room with a sophisticated-yet-daring eye. “We knew early on that we wanted to use a stone with lots of movement and color for the custom vanity,” says Zwickl. The designers landed on Calacatta Viola marble, which features burgundy veining that pairs perfectly with a deep green plaster finish on the walls. Below, Zwickl dives into more detail. studio-lifestyle.com What was the inspiration behind the design? A powder room presents the perfect place to have a little fun! We were trying to create something moody with a touch of drama, and a dark color paired with striking stone always works well in small spaces.
Tell us about the wall treatment? A contrasting wall color can help bring out the stone’s natural tones. Here, we chose Portola Paints & Glazes’ Roman Clay in the Lone Park shade, which adds extra depth to the room and plays with the reflection of light. Lindsey Adelman scones and a Gio Ponti−style mirror complete the look.
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Is the rest of the home this bold? This is one of the darkest rooms in the house, so it’s a bit of a departure. We like when the powder room serves as a little surprise for guests as they experience the home.
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Every jewel box needs some shimmer, and Kohler’s recently debuted Statement shower collection offers just the right amount of bling. The line contains four hand showers, two body sprays, four rain heads and an oval showerhead (shown in Vibrant Brushed Moderne Brass). The oval head—which is available in both 10-inch and 12-inch lengths—is designed to deliver a robust stream of water that simulates a soaking summer storm. Additional finishes include Polished Chrome, Vibrant Brushed Nickel and Matte Black. kohler.com
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Drummonds tapped industrial designer Marc Newson to envision a collection of bath products that marries the company’s classic aesthetic with his penchant for sinuous shapes and sleek lines. Items range from shower controls to taps and mixers, but the star of the show is the Coln bathtub, which features elegant contours made from composite marble with customizable metal feet. drummonds-uk.com
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Subtle details such as an arched ribbon spout and transparent lever handles give Brizo’s new Allaria Widespread Lavatory a cool, modern twist. Shown in Brilliance Luxe Gold/Clear, the streamlined faucet is available in seven additional finishes, along with the option of a square spout with knob or twist-lever handles. To complement this faucet, the collection includes tub fillers, shower components and coordinating hardware that is sure to deliver a sense of polish and effortless style to any bath. brizo.com
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Statement slabs are one of the most effective ways to transform a space. Therefore, when the owners of this Boise, Idaho, residence called upon designer Jordan Yankovich of KovichCo Interiors to revamp their primary bath, she doubled down on green-hued Scala marble. “This stone has so much personality, with large green pools that the clients loved,” says Yankovich. “Real stone always feels new and fresh because you’re constantly discovering different patterns in the veining.”
Maximizing natural light was important to the scheme, so the designer added a see-through gas fireplace which allows daylight to flow between the bath and bedroom. Copper, nickel, steel, bluestone and oak complement the marble and round out the room’s palette. “The client is a mining engineer, so these finishes are a nod to his profession,” notes Yankovich. “The materials are fancy, but they are used in a way that feels timeless and approachable.” kovichco.com
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Scala marble from Ann Sacks makes a strong statement in this Boise, Idaho, primary bath designed by Jordan Yankovich of KovichCo Interiors. In the corner, a seethrough gas fireplace from European Home provides views into the bedroom and out to the river beyond. The custom soaking tub is from Premier Copper Products and the fittings are by Watermark Designs.
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In this Southampton residence by Elizabeth Lawrence of Bunny Williams Interior Design, a secluded sitting room cloaked in a pale lilac toile serves as flexible sleeping quarters thanks to a twin bed-sized sofa. In a nostalgic flourish, an antique secretary offers guests a place to sit and tend to written correspondence.
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Limestone pavers flow through the entry (left), bathroom (below) and living-dining space (opposite), creating a timeless thread that welcomes sandy feet and muck boots alike.
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For designer Elizabeth Lawrence, a ground-up guest residence in Southampton provided a unique opportunity to bridge the old with the new. Building upon Georgian-influenced architecture by Michael Dwyer (largely inspired by Frances Elkins’ interiors), and led by her client’s appreciation for antiques, Lawrence began layering palette and pattern to imbue a sense of calm, collected sophistication to
the dwelling, which serves as a year-round getaway. The result reads “a bit like an English country home, but with a Southampton twist,” notes Lawrence. She kept the ethos of-a-place with choice details like subtly coastal paint colors custom-crafted by Donald Kaufman throughout, and a bespoke entry mural by Artgroove depicting the seaside town. “The mix of casual living in a formal setting is what makes this project so interesting,” muses the designer, pointing to the breezy spirit of the open-concept living-dining room—a pleasing contrast to the grand
architectural detailing. A similar dichotomy can be found in the surprising throughlines that lace together collections of wooden antiques, sumptuous, high-pile carpets and historically reverent textiles. Modern artworks and contemporary lighting are hallmarks of the design, and Lawrence’s artful placements— like an enormous Noguchi lantern above the dining table—typify the “Southampton twist” she endeavored to achieve at the outset. “At night, when that’s the only thing lit,” she notes, “it almost looks like the moon is hanging there.” bunnywilliams.com
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When a couple’s search for a larger primary residence came up short, they abandoned the idea and turned to landscape architect John Howard to reconceive their existing Buckhead, Georgia, backyard instead. Crowning the greenspace, a potting shed designed by architect William B. Litchfield (an homage to Bunny Mellon’s folly at Oak Spring Farm), underscores the bucolic manner of the newly appointed oasis. Trellising strung with Madison jasmine and climbing roses “serves
as a transitional, unifying moment between the terraced lawn and surrounding woodlands,” notes Howard. In collaboration with Litchfield and interior designer Liza Bryan, he specified bluestone pavers, barnwood paneling and a soapstone sink for flower arranging. Happily, the clients purport to using the shed as a bar and serving area when entertaining, too, treating friends and family to all the charms of a pastoral soiree—from the convenience of Atlanta proper. howarddesignstudio.com
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“We wanted to create a country house in the city,” shares Sara Gilbane of her clients’ Manhattan residence. Taking cues from a prolific collection of antiques and artworks, the designer set about capturing the spirit of the family’s ancestral Pennsylvania farmhouse in their newly purchased downtown apartment, which she transformed from austere white box to characterful flat alongside architect Gerard Beekman. Take the guest room, where, enveloped by a painterly Lewis & Wood wallpaper, Gilbane employed streamlined canopies to “cozy up” antique metal beds dressed in early American quilts. Or the entry hall, where the selection of tumbled stone flooring in a timeless black-and-white check lays the foundation for oil painting gallery walls and millwork painted a chalky hue that feels snatched from a country residence benefitting from centuries of patina. “We live in a world where so much is accessible and, in turn, so much is the same,” muses Gilbane. “That is in part why this ‘old with a twist’ aesthetic is resonating today— it’s just refreshing.” saragilbaneinteriors.com
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CONTRACT DESIGNER OF THE YEAR Harris Interiors | Atlanta, GA Judged by Executive Editor Ellen McGauley, Interior Designer Ron Woodson, and Architect Elizabeth Graziolo, the awards were presented at a celebratory gala on April 28. The announcement of three winners, selected from 38 finalists, marked the culmination of three days of annual industry events known as DESIGN ADAC.
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Meet the Judges Luxe Interiors + Design invited design professionals from across the country to compete in the 2022 Luxe RED Awards, recognizing residential excellence in design. After receiving more than 1,200 entries, a panel of industry experts selected regional winners across 11 project categories and national winners across 27 product categories. Regional project winners then competed for national recognition, and the public’s favorite projects and products vied for our Readers’ Choice awards. Meet the judges below and turn the page to view this year’s winners.
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David Scott established his namesake firm, David Scott Interiors, with a belief that interiors should reflect the style and personality of their owner—not simply the designer. The natural connection a client has with their home drives each design, resulting in a portfolio of highly personal environments. With almost 30 years of experience, Scott has created diverse and artful designs in an array of styles for numerous clients. Visually stimulating yet supremely functional, Scott’s interiors gracefully meld the timeless elegance of the past with today’s modern aesthetic.
For interior designer Joy Moyler, fashion is a driving force behind her diverse body of work. Textiles, color and pattern seep into her projects, which are punctuated by bespoke details often found in haute couture. She developed a penchant for architecture after visiting Spain as a teenager. Enthralled by the light, color and textures of Madrid and Barcelona, she decided to pursue a Bachelor of Science in architecture. Moyler’s experience spans the globe and encompasses residential, retail, hospitality and commercial projects infused with local culture. Moyler’s portfolio also includes A-list celebrity residences, including Harry Winston’s Beverly Hills home.
A Detroit native, Young Huh received a law degree from Fordham University. While pursuing further education and an internship in interior design, Huh discovered her true calling and founded her New York City-based design firm in 2007. Resetting the design narrative for each project, Huh’s work is about finding harmony and dynamism through the application of classic and modern design principles. Thoughtful architectural details provide the groundwork for warm and welcoming interiors, each animated by sophisticated surface treatments, a singular play of pattern and color, as well as a touch of wanderlust.
Lauren Rottet
Nicole Fuller
Pamela Jaccarino
Lauren Rottet is a highly accomplished architect, interior designer, furniture designer and art curator with an extraordinary record of awards, publications, lectures, juries and honors. She is the founding principal of Rottet Studio, an international interior architecture and design firm, and was the first woman in history to be elevated to Fellow status by both the American Institute of Architects and the International Interior Design Association. She also holds the titles of Interior Design Hall of Fame member, Interiors Designer of the Year, Boutique Design Designer of the Year and Hospitality Design Platinum Circle inductee.
Internationally acclaimed interior designer Nicole Fuller, founder of the eponymous Nicole Fuller Interiors, is renowned for her artfully appointed, one-of-a-kind residential and commercial spaces. Fuller’s work is synonymous with sophisticated, nuanced luxury, where attention to detail, savoir faire and a cultivated eye culminate in spaces that are as unique as her clients. Moreover, she is conversant in a wide range of aesthetics and styles and has an intuitive knack for discerning her clients’ visual needs. Recent and current projects include the Art District Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles and the Baccarat Residences in New York.
A native New Yorker, Pamela Jaccarino is the founding editor in chief of Luxe Interiors + Design, the largest residential architecture and design brand in the country, a position she has held since 2005. Jaccarino has been instrumental in the growth of the brand and continues to champion its fresh vision and evolution. She also frequently lectures on design-related topics. Prior to joining SANDOW in 2002, she was an executive editor with the LVMH Group.
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In every issue, the Southeast edition of Luxe Interiors + Design showcases the CREATIVITY AND DIVERSITY of Atlanta, Birmingham, Charleston, Charlotte and Nashville design. We celebrate the communities of designers and architects, artisans and manufacturers, retailers and showrooms all over the region who honor the Southeast’s history while driving innovation. Take in the beauty of design in this special section with
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“We create high-end residential spaces of refined elegance and timeless beauty.”
DECORATIVE DUO With an office in Nashville and satellite office in Cashiers, Kendall has a particular love for both. She enthuses … • Nashville is one of the most beautiful, culturally rich and progressive cities in the U.S. With its essence rooted in the inspiring and diverse people, it serves as a nurturing place to raise a family.
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• Cashiers is something of a hidden gem—a quiet escape that provides wonder everywhere you go. The breathtaking, untouched land and the high-end designs play off each other to produce a heavenly quality of life.
Nashville, Charleston, Atlanta, Cashiers—name the iconic Southern city, and chances are Carolyn Kendall has ties to it. After growing up in Los Angeles, she ventured out toward the East Coast to follow her career pursuits. She has since spent time living in all of the aforementioned places, and taking her firm, Alcott Interiors, along for the ride. It leaves one to wonder, “Who better to speak on Southern design?” Kendall obliges: “Design in this region parallels the sophisticated aesthetics of London and Paris, where there is a strong eclectic balance of new creative design together with heritage and tradition. Our clients are worldly, elegant and uniquely individual. While setting does strongly influence design, we see this essence of old meets new throughout the South, from the city to the mountains and by the sea.”
HAPPENING OF THE YEAR Asked to reveal her go-to design events, Kendall narrows in on one. “The Antiques & Garden Show in Nashville is the top event of its kind in the country. We have been delighted to participate in it for 10-plus years and find the interior design show houses to be wonderful sources for inspiration.”
Top This luxurious living space gives both sophistication and comfort for games and bonding time. Far left Whether it be the beautiful sage green cabinets, pendant lights or textured wallpaper, this bedroom exudes peace. Left A clean yet lively kitchen is complete with marinevarnished counter and backsplash. Photography Emily Followill
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LOCAL, GLOBAL, ARTISANCENTRIC Asked to describe Celadon’s selection and sourcing approach, Hawkins says, “A standout for me is our work with local artisans. While we source many of our products from workshops around the world, we are proud supporters of Low Country makers. Our Sunday Flea & Farmers Market serves as an incubator for small, local entrepreneurs. It now hosts 50 to 100 vendors on the final Sunday of every month and many of them go on to find global recognition.”
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Charleston, South Carolina, is a pinnacle of Southern life and culture. With a storied past, worldclass shopping and the waterfront glistening beyond streets lined with charming buildings, it offers something to delight everyone. But when Steve Lesniak arrived there after moving from England in 1992, he noticed one void: a local resource for European-leaning furnishings and accessories. And so, Celadon was founded. Known for its ever-changing inventory, Celadon is today in the hands of Rebecca Hawkins, who took the reins after Lesniak retired to travel the world with his wife and pups. “Southerners have a beautiful legacy of telling incredible stories,” Hawkins says. “Your home should be just that—a reflection of you, the way you live, the places you’ve been. That’s why we are less about trends or the color of the year and more about unique conversation pieces that tell your story.”
Top Celadon’s team has never met a statement wall it didn’t love. Right Dreamy tabletop essentials are perfect for summer dining. Center A mix of new with vintage, one-of-a-kind pieces is the Celadon way. Far right Bring some character to the wall with art! Gallery walls are a timeless classic. Photography Top, Right & Far right by Abby Murphy; Center by Anne Rhett
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“Here in the South, we love mixing old and new, and nothing is better than contemporary art mixed with antiques!”
ON THE EASEL “I’m currently working on a new collection of my signature ‘figurative scene’ paintings that is inspired by the experiences I’ve had in the past two years during the pandemic,” Follmann shares. “I needed to add a more meditative element to my process as a remedy for all the restlessness we have felt being stuck indoors. It really changed my approach, and I’m proud of how the paintings have evolved. I can’t wait to share this new work in the fall!”
AFICIONADOS ABOUND Asked to discuss tenets of interior design in the South, Follmann emphasizes the role art plays. “I find that people in the South tend to have a greater appreciation for art, maybe because their parents collected it or inherited a collection,” Follmann says. “I meet a lot of younger families who are really interested in building a fabulous collection that speaks to them.”
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Examine the interior designs you find most engaging, and chances are you’ll notice one common denominator regardless of style: gorgeous artworks. This is where Paige Follmann enters the picture (pun intended) for her clients. Known for “contemporary hues and striking shapes that move lyrically across the canvas,” the Atlanta-based creative is thriving in what she calls “a design-enthused city with so many passionate art collectors.” She shares a bit more about her love for her home, saying, “Georgia is such a charming state, with the history, architecture, beaches and most quintessential Southern towns.” It’s also near other locales that provide Follmann endless inspiration, her favorites including Palm Beach, Charleston and Cashiers. “I also appreciate the South’s design scene, with events like the Southeastern Designer Showhouse & Gardens, High Point Market and Design ADAC.”
Above Inside Follmann’s Atlanta studio, one can enjoy a glimpse of her newest “figurative scene” painting in a favorite palette: dark teal and camel brown. Top Sourced through Mason Lane Art Advisory Services, one of Follmann’s signature “figurative scene” paintings can be viewed here in a Quogue, New York, home. Photography Above by Paige Follmann; Top by Sean Litchfield
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French Connection Inspired by the City of Light, a Chattanooga home layers classic and contemporary with an effortless ease. W R I T T E N BY M O N I Q U E M C I N T O S H P H O T O G R A P H Y BY L A U R E Y G L E N N
Interior Design: Mary Lauren McBride, Mary McBride Interiors Home Builder: Mitch Holland and Brandon Waters, Waters-Holland Residential Builders
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Inspired by Parisian pieds-à-terre, designer Mary Lauren McBride fused this Chattanooga home’s traditional millwork with familiar comforts. Rich wall paneling specified by general contractor Mitch Holland establishes a classic feel from the foyer, where McBride placed a coaching table by Holland MacRae beside an antique Turkish rug from Paige Albright Orientals.
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newly completed residence in Chattanooga might not seem like the most obvious opportunity to telegraph an experience of Parisian luxury. But for one couple, the revitalized city’s raw potential provided the blank slate for just such an ambition. It all started with one particularly memorable trip to Paris, when the wife combed antique markets with friends and stayed at a hotel in “a beautiful old building that had been there forever,” she recounts. Boasting opulent millwork and elegantly appointed rooms, the lodgings had “the bones of a historic structure, but with a mix of traditional and modern pieces,” she continues. “I had always been drawn to that aesthetic, but those interiors really brought my affinity into focus.” Armed with a camera roll full of inspirations, she and her husband turned to a designer she’d known during her days in Birmingham: Mary Lauren McBride. The goal was to translate that spirit of refined Parisian eclecticism to their family’s new home in Riverview, a fast-growing enclave on the fringe of the Scenic City’s namesake country club. “Their wants boiled down to a home with character,” McBride notes, “which was something that spoke to my design outlook in general; I love old things balanced with new.” The duo also worked with residential designer Lawrence Mathis to compose the home’s atmospheric floor plan: a collection of contained rooms revealed by arched doorways and connected by long passageways, juxtaposed with open living spaces. Meanwhile, McBride and her clients probed favorite tomes and their own travel snapshots for examples of millwork that would infuse the abode with architectural depth. Wainscoted wall paneling, for example, gives gravitas to the entry hall, doubling as a backdrop for artworks by Étienne Duval, Robert Cronin, Brook Soss and others. Ceilings in the home received almost equal emphasis: Exposed wood beams highlight the keeping room’s relaxed quality, while glossy crown molding—which McBride punctuated with gleaming wallpaper—conjures glamour in the formal dining room. “These details were very special,” shares Mitch Holland, who worked with fellow home builder Brandon Waters to track down artisans capable of executing such
refined accents. Preference also was paid toward materials that would patina over time, from the European white oak flooring throughout to the kitchen’s waterfall island made of Alabama rose marble—a subtle nod to the couple’s former home state. The stone “has such a timeless look,” McBride notes. Fortified by the grandeur of this architectural envelope, McBride composed a curated style that would capture the couple’s unique personalities, anchoring the scheme using antiques and midcentury pieces the wife culled from shopping excursions in Europe. Emphasizing the tactility of these spaces also underscored a distinctly Parisian relationship to vintage items: that nothing should feel untouchable. “Our goal was to balance the showstoppers with effortless, understated pieces,” McBride explains. Although fresh additions span styles and eras, they retain a cohesive visual language throughout, marked by soft, sinuous silhouettes “and no hard edges,” she notes. It’s why a Vladimir Kagan-style chaise stands so smartly alongside a centuries-old French chest in the living room, why the oval midcentury marble dining table holds court so proudly beneath a Rococostyle crystal chandelier. As for upholstery and other textiles: “We used lots of texture and toneon-tone palettes,” adds McBride, who chose wool, mohair, linen, velvet and bouclé in warm, earthy tones, along with touches of the wife’s favorite color, blush. “Everything we chose had a brokenin feeling, as if it had been there forever.” Noting the salon-like atmosphere, McBride took care to cultivate a nonchalant aura throughout the home’s gathering areas. To eschew oldfashioned stuffiness, “we never overcrowded areas, saving room for circulation,” the interior designer explains. “We always considered how people settle in to spaces. So, in the living room, keeping room and even the foyer, we have spots where you can take a seat and put down a drink.” Parisian warmth and conviviality, it turns out, translate perfectly to the couple’s life in Chattanooga: their weeks filled with impromptu afternoon gatherings among friends and leisurely Sunday mornings with their two daughters. “Our home is built for casual entertaining and quality time together,” the husband expresses. And whether in Tennessee or Paris’ 3rd arrondissement, notions like that are apt to transcend time and place.
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Above: A pillow of Pierre Frey’s Roccia jacquard rests on a highback gold velvet settee from Codarus in the dining room. Vintage Italian brass-and-iron sconces from Chairish flank a charcoal on paper purchased at Doyle. The brass-and-stone drink tables are from Circa. Opposite: A hand-painted Kintsugi wallcovering by Porter Teleo glimmers on the dining room ceiling. An 18th-century French crystal chandelier, marble dining table and black-leather sling chairs, all from Mimi Brown Studio, enhance the sense of drama.
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Right: This hallway doubles as a seating area with Lee Industries armchairs, a custom skirted bench donning Donghia’s Higgins textile, a concrete console by Elegant Earth and a Fibreworks rug. Two Needles Hang chandeliers by The Urban Electric Co. suspend above. Opposite: The keeping room touts soft hues and textures—from Verellen’s Maxim linen sofa to the custom round plaster cocktail table designed by McBride. Pillows of Rose Tarlow Melrose House, Pierre Frey and Dedar fabrics proffer abundant layers.
Above: One of the daughter’s bedrooms displays delicate details like a vintage ruched ottoman from Chairish and ornate French sconces from Mimi Brown Studio. A glossy CB2 table and vintage scoop-back chair re-covered in Kathryn M. Ireland’s Greta linen complement the colorful alcove clad in Christopher Farr Cloth’s Carnac wallpaper. Opposite: In the primary closet, an oversize Louis Philippe mirror from Mimi Brown Studio aids daily dressing rituals. A pale pink velvet armchair from Chairish and Persian Malayer rug from Paige Albright Orientals complete the space.
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Character Study Modern flourishes and timeless materials merge within a French provincial-influenced home near Birmingham. WRITTEN BY CHRISTINE DEORIO PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN BESSLER
Architecture: Chris Tippett and Paul Langford, Tippett Sease Baker Architecture Home Builder: John Bryant, Francis Bryant Construction Interior Design: Dana Wolter, Dana Wolter Interiors, Inc. Landscape Architecture: Troy Rhone, Troy Rhone Garden Design
The dining room of this freshly renovated Mountain Brook, Alabama, home showcases a tongue-and-groove ceiling by architect Chris Tippett and residential designer Paul Langford. Designer Dana Wolter followed suit with draperies of tawny Holland & Sherry wool, an antique trestle table from Robuck and Hickory Chair seats skirted in Cowtan & Tout velvet.
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here’s something about a French country-style house that is almost universally beloved. Perhaps it’s the pleasing symmetries that strike a chord, or the gentle curve at the end of a steep slate roof. Or maybe it’s simply the combination of grandeur and grace. The latter was what won over the current owners of a Mountain Brook, Alabama, abode that the pair first beheld in 2019—and as time ticked by, left them longing for more. Built in the late 1990s, “The house already had great curb appeal, nice lines, and the rooms were good sizes,” recalls general contractor John Bryant, whom the couple called upon to evaluate the property’s potential. His initial assessments also offered scope for architect Chris Tippett, whom Bryant nominated to spearhead the renovation. Beyond improving flow among the home’s main living spaces, the undertaking would add more of the timeless, authentic details the homeowners loved: from arched copper-clad dormers and reclaimed wood beams to limestone window headers and sills. “Our vision was really just an update; giving the spaces more definition and better materials,” Tippett says of the collaboration, which expanded to include residential designer Paul Langford, plus interior designer Dana Wolter and landscape designer Troy Rhone. The residence’s new palette would incorporate contemporary finishes—an acknowledgment of its 21st-century reimagining—but by juxtaposing these with earthy materials, “there was some softening of the slickness often associated with modern,” Tippett notes. Limewash mellowed the look of newly installed brick walls, for example, while the mullion pattern of new metal windows and doors offered “a gentle, big scale that’s very French,” the architect adds. In the lush backyard, Rhone replaced a tired fountain with a modern cast-stone bowl, establishing a graceful focal point above the pool. Surrounding the water feature are moody, contemporary plantings in hues of copper, dark purple and green; in the summer months, tidy boxwood parterres bloom with wildflowers, from orange zinnias to purple Russian sage. The home’s approach is marked by a gracious pea gravel motor court where traditional Southern plants
star: magnolia for informal screening, boxwood and holly to fashion a formal entrance. “We worked to keep our lines simple without leaning overly modern or fussy,” Rhone explains. Tippett struck a similar balance when conceiving the home’s interior millwork. The living room and study’s waxed white oak wall paneling comprises random-width boards, which lend a more subtle texture. For the kitchen’s sleek cabinetry, “we chose character-grade white oak,” Tippett says, “so there’s texture to contrast the clean lines.” At the wife’s request, a solid wall separating the kitchen from the living room was replaced by an operable, white oak-framed window, which physically unites the two spaces while visually linking their warm wood details. The couple’s fondness for a rich palette of hunter green, burnt orange and chocolate brown inspired the millwork’s honeyed tone, plus the fabrics Wolter layered through each room. “I don’t use a lot of prints,” she says. “Instead, I look for textures that play off one another; you’ll find linens and wools mixed with leather, mohair and sea grass. Some of the rooms might appear simple at first glance, but if you look at the details, you’ll discover the depth.” In the entry, embellishments occupy the uppermost plane: A glass lantern suspends from a stitched suede ceiling, reflecting the light filtering through its custom leaded-glass door. In the dining room and study, rust-toned wool draperies draw the eye upward to chamfered wood beams that span tongue-and-groove ceilings. And at the new kitchen banquette, hunter green pillows echo the hue of the chandelier’s bespoke shades. Throughout the house, Wolter specified unlacquered brass hardware for its living finish and natural pairing with classic white marble, which envelops nearly every bathroom and extends from the kitchen countertops onto the vent hood. By leveraging subtle stylistic juxtapositions—sleek armchairs and an ornate antique library table in the living room; a modern trestle table beneath a rustic reclaimed beam in the kitchen’s dining nook—Wolter enhanced the home’s sense of authenticity. And though the furnishings are by and large new additions, “the look is collected,” she explains. “It’s hard to guess how old this home is now, and I’m very proud of that. Chris calls it an inheritable home—one that its owners will want to pass down—and will only look better over time.”
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Right: General contractor John Bryant and home builder Kevin Gann extended new millwork to a window dividing the living room and kitchen. Beneath the opening is an antique library table-cum-bar beside a Gregorius Pineo spindle chair in Opuzen sheepskin. Opposite: The living room includes A. Rudin armchairs and a Hickory Chair sofa covered in Holland & Sherry mohair atop a Merida rug. The Niermann Weeks chandelier and Schumacher linen draperies provide soft light day and night.
Left: Tippett designed the kitchen’s waxed white oak cabinet faces to have the appearance of horizontal planks. At the prep sink, solid-brass Bakes hardware by Armac Martin and a brass Waterworks faucet complement the wood’s honeyed tone. Opposite: The breakfast nook’s custom banquette, upholstered in Holly Hunt’s Cuba leather, joins a trestle-style Palmero dining table by Robert James Collection. The Chiltern Double pendant is by The Urban Electric Co.
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Above: Waxed white oak millwork wraps the study, the material reappearing in a custom coffee table designed by Wolter. Texture-rich furnishings and suiting-inspired textiles include a custom sofa in a Cowtan & Tout velvet, plus Holland & Sherry wools on the pillows and Hickory Chair armchair. Opposite: Teamed with a traditional Gregorius Pineo oak desk in the study, A. Rudin’s chair No. 873 faces views framed by steel FireRock Building Materials doors and softened by custom panels of Holland & Sherry wool. The natural-yarn rug is by Merida.
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Right: Mossy green lacquer lends a jewel-box effect in the powder room. Responding to the narrow window, Wolter placed an antique mirror from Maison over the vanity, its ornate gilt frame juxtaposing Bradley’s Lindsey Diamond pendant in iron and brass. Opposite: Benjamin Moore’s Ballet White, a textural Stark rug and a custom wall-to-wall headboard upholstered in Great Plains velvet set a soft tone in this guest bedroom. Century Furniture’s Swing bench sits beneath a Visual Comfort Classic Ring chandelier.
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GOING WITH THE FLOW In the South Carolina Lowcountry, an artist with innovative methodology creates abstracts with natural fluidity. WRITTEN BY MAILE PINGEL P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y P E T E R F R A N K E D WA R D S
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he beauty of Charleston has long been captured on canvas, but emerging artist Marina Savashynskaya Dunbar is interpreting the Lowcountry’s allure through a thoroughly contemporary lens. She sees the surrounding landscapes— marshland, river, ocean, live oaks and palmettos—in ways similar to her early-20th century counterparts, Alfred Hutty and Alice Ravenel Huger Smith among them. However, unlike those trailblazing painters, her mixedmedia works are anything but familiar. Born in Minsk, Belarus, Dunbar immigrated as a child to the U.S., later earning her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Georgia’s Columbus State University. Her studio practice in Charleston matured out of a 1955 brick building north of downtown, nabbing the attention of art arbiters across the country: their galleries including Spalding Nix Fine Art in Atlanta, Laura Rathe Fine Art in Houston and Dallas, and Samuel Owen Gallery in Greenwich, Connecticut. Dunbar likens her work to nature-inspired abstraction. Each painting exudes a gossamer quality, her canvases layered with diaphanous washes of color that she manipulates, but in a hands-off way. “I bend the canvases so that the paint moves with gravity,” she explains. It’s a careful balance of intention and ideation, giving space to spontaneity. The artist’s media of choice are water-based paints and inks, frequently paired with spray paint. Recently, she began incorporating sand, a vestige of the coast, which adds texture and movement to the composition. “My process is rooted in experimentation and discovering new materials, or new ways of using them,” reveals the artist. Lately, Dunbar has been exploring sculpture and experiential work, including an augmented reality project that transforms one of her paintings into an animated murmuration of starlings. Perhaps counterintuitively for an artist on the rise, Dunbar is “slowing down” her process, working on multiple paintings at once and documenting them as she goes. “A slower pace lets me consider if there’s value to adding more,” she explains. More time with the pieces—and more space to create them, pending a new Hollywood, South Carolina, studio—helps her bear witness to her own evolution, as well. “That’s the great benefit of making art; it’s a self-discovery process. You learn what makes you stay open and keep going,” she adds. “My best paintings happen when there’s no specific plan.”
In Marina Savashynskaya Dunbar’s South Carolina studio, Mason jars of pigmented paints decorate an artfully splattered work table—lined with clothespins (opposite and left) for air-drying works on paper. Dunbar’s practice is defined by gravity-assisted abstractions (below). Leaves from a watercolor sketchbook, scrawled with notes and swiped with color (bottom), help her keep track of planned palettes for paintings.
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With a base of black and white, a highly customized Buckhead residence reflects the refined tastes of its art-loving owners.
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ne couple seeking a lightfilled modern dwelling in Buckhead didn’t expect to build their family’s new home from the ground up, but sometimes the best things in life are unplanned. Hoping to write the next chapter for their family of five—plus an English cream golden retriever, Piper—Dan and Martha O’Neill originally had their minds set on real estate that would be both move-in ready and more updated than their previous, traditionalleaning abode. But when a lot in the tony Atlanta enclave caught their attention with its sprawling footprint, abundance of trees and backyard lake, things quickly changed. Intrigued, the O’Neills met with general contractor Stan Benecki, who had been readying to develop a residence on site. His concept evolved from architectural plans he’d commissioned earlier of residential designer William T. Baker, but with several significant modifications. Besides an expanded floor plan, the home also would feature upscale finishes and details by designer Cydney Mitchell, with general contractor Jason Cole supervising the construction. Charmed by seemingly infinite opportunities to personalize, the owners happily kept the ball rolling. “We liked the fact that we could tailor the home and really make it our own,” Martha notes, adding, “Because Benecki had already gotten permits and graded the lot, it shaved probably six months to a year off the timeline, so when we came in, we just got to pick all the fun stuff.” Details great and small—a more spacious second closet upstairs and statelier roofline, for instance—were carefully adapted to the couple’s modern vision. Overseeing a substantial team of subcontractors and craftspeople, Cole’s expertise helped make sense of the project’s complex amalgam of customizations and tweaks, allowing the family to arrive at something entirely unique. The next step? Seeking the right designer to bring the interiors to life. The O’Neills found their perfect match in the sleek, minimalist aesthetic of Shawn Amtower. “Shawn likes clean lines and a lot of white, but at the same time, her rooms are very homey and comfortable,” Martha says of the interior designer.
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“She makes it all look so luxurious.” Stylistically, the two women felt an instant click. “We agreed it would be an all-white house, then we would layer in all the things Martha loves,” Amtower recalls. “I very quickly got her vibe and what she’s attracted to, which are feminine details and color.” When crafting the palette, Amtower took her cues from a stag artwork by the late Todd Murphy, now presiding over the living room, which inspired her to pepper shades of charcoal, green and pink throughout. She complemented this scheme with ample textures, apparent in the residence’s numerous lush textiles and rugs. On the ground floor, for instance, inky upholstery is forgiving when it comes to children and pets while adding dimension and depth. “This is the first time I’ve done a house with almost all dark velvet seating on the main floor,” Amtower reveals. “It creates a cozy, warm environment that begs you to lounge on the sofa, or the kids to lay on the chaise and watch movies at the foot of the bed.” That casualness was tempered by elevated touches: brass and glass detailing, drippy chandeliers and pops of pink—namely in Martha’s closet. To fine-tune finishes and foundational materials in the chic dressing space, as well as the home’s bathrooms and kitchen, Amtower worked hand-in-glove with Mitchell. In the latter room, the luminosity created by Mitchell’s suggestions of blackened steel windows and a ceiling clad in handmade ceramic tiles allowed for appealing juxtaposition with the deep graygreen cabinetry. Here, Amtower followed the thread with framed artworks and alabaster lamps as complements. Adds Martha: “Shawn achieved the right amount of feminine in places where it makes sense; it’s a harmony she carried all the way through.” Solidifying this balance is the abode’s impressive art collection. “That’s actually my favorite part of being a designer: when I get to source the artwork,” discloses Amtower, noting acquisitions authored by Dawne Raulet, Tracy Sharp and Baltazar C. Martinez, to name a few. “There are many black-and-white pieces, but enough pops of color that it doesn’t feel monochromatic by any means. It’s the final touches that come together to make it read as refined and polished,” Amtower concludes. “The big picture is what grabs you, but the details are what make the home.”
A custom Grey Furniture console divides this salon into two zones: one for entertaining and the other for lounging. Artworks by Bianchini-Férier and Windell Dobson complement the clean lines of floor-to-ceiling Womack Iron windows installed by general contractor Jason Cole.
Designer Shawn Amtower placed pairs of custom velvet Bjork Studio sofas and Mr. & Mrs. Howard for Sherrill Furniture swivel chairs around two acrylic-and-steel coffee tables by Grey Furniture. A Rosecore silk-look rug anchors the gathering area. The Trover sconces are by Mr. Brown London.
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Above: Framed works by Greenville, South Carolina, artist Katie Walker mingle with Crate & Barrel glassware at the wet bar, for which designer Cydney Mitchell selected Arabescato Corchia marble from Source. On cabinetry and shelving, Farrow & Ball’s Studio Green gives contrast. Right: Mitchell extended glossy Soho Studio ceramic tiles to the barrel-vaulted ceiling specified by general contractor Stan Benecki and drawn by residential designer William T. Baker. An Apparatus chandelier from R Hughes lends dynamism near the La Cornue range.
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Right: Homeowner Martha O’Neill’s closet is an ode to her favorite color: pink. The walls, shelving and custom vanity brandish Farrow & Ball’s Calamine, color-matched to panels of satiny Romo linen with Samuel & Sons trim. Opposite: In the primary bedroom, a Ralph Lauren for Visual Comfort chandelier converses with custom Romo linen draperies. A velvetand-brass RH bench, Ryan Studio pillows and alpaca rug by The Rug Company add softness.
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Right: Mitchell’s suggestion of Nero Marquina marble for the primary shower got Amtower’s stamp of approval. Floor-to-ceiling Womack Iron windows mimic the lines of the metal shower door. The fixtures are by Waterworks. Opposite: Sherwin-Williams’ Caviar coats the primary bathroom cabinetry in concert with Nero Marquina marble-and-Dolomite floor tiles. Metallic touches include the stainless-steel soaking tub from Source and Kelly Wearstler for Visual Comfort sconces.
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