Luxe Magazine - July/August 2023 Southeast

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RESIDENTIAL DESIGNER OF THE YEAR

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ARCHITECT OF THE YEAR

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Steele Marcoux, interior designer Jean Liu of Jean Liu Design, and architect John Ike of Ike Baker Velten, the

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46 DESIGN DISPATCH

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

Radar

56 ARCHITECTURALLY SPEAKING

Today’s designers offer an evolving approach to traditional barn architecture.

60 HISTORY LESSON

Floorcloths are back in vogue thanks to a new crop of creatives rethinking their aesthetics.

62 SHOP TALK

Shop owners discuss their latest ventures and the importance of local communities.

66 COME TOGETHER

A design, construction and architecture incubator is providing practical tools and a space to innovate.

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SPOTLIGHT

Furniture makers open their doors to share what’s in the works, how they stay inspired and what’s next in design.

Living

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Away We Go

Revived with color and lightness, a designer’s coastal Georgia cottage becomes the backdrop for spirited family getaways.

Written by Monique McIntosh

Photography by Nathan Schroder

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Natural Instincts

Charleston ceramicist Nadia Stieglitz’s biomorphic forms carry messages about femininity, coastal conservation and more.

Written by Folasade Ologundudu

Photography by Peter Frank Edwards

123 Presenting the 2023 Luxe RED Awards honoring excellence, innovation and the best residential architecture, interior design and landscape architecture projects and products.

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Estate of Wonder

An elevated family manse on Atlanta’s northern outskirts emits romance, warmth and storybook-worthy allure.

Written by Michelle Brunner

Photography by Emily Followill

Styling by Eleanor Roper

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Window to Nature

Watery vistas and a cradle of mountains inspire the materialsforward transformation of a couple’s North Carolina cabin.

Written by Kelly Vencill Sanchez

Photography by Brie Williams

ON THE COVER: Designer Mary Beth Wagner employed a mélange of colors to refresh the main living space of her Sea Island, Georgia, escape. Paired with pillows of Penny Morrison and Lake August textiles from James Showroom, artworks by Arienne Lepretre pop against walls in Sherwin-Williams’ Alabaster. Lee Industries armchairs in Peter Dunham Textiles’ Ocean Ikat linen join a Verellen sectional and custom burl wood coffee table atop a sisal rug from Interior Resources. Page 138

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Bots + Biedermeier

This summer, while we’re witnessing the colossus AI wave coming for us, and feeling slightly uneasy, we have observed a return to classic design. Perhaps it’s a counter to what’s in the zeitgeist. We know the bots are here, and getting smarter, thus we look to be comforted in our homes, and in design that is certain and stalwart. I imagine that I would feel better asking ChatGPT to organize my weekly meal plan while seated in, say, a Biedermeier chair. All the better to be rooted in something sure and dependable.

For this issue, we take a closer look at old-fashioned things that are resurging: brick-and-mortar shops, traditional floorcloth textiles, the push for agricultural barns as adaptive reuse conversions, and a non-profit art and design center that pays craft forward. Collectively, these stories make us recognize that the more things change, the more we crave what has come before.

Finally, this issue celebrates our RED Awards, recognizing the best in residential design. A big congratulations to all of our winners!

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WHO: A Virginia Beach native, Hill Rondero spent several inspiring years in Los Angeles before landing in Charlotte in 2005, ultimately launching her interior design business there a decade later. Frequently neutral, sometimes soaked in monochromatic color, her projects span the Queen City—along with Atlanta, Charleston and New York.

WHAT: Reflected in her firm’s clean, curated feed are edgy, casual-glam interiors that embody an intentional balance of six elements: texture, depth, lightness, comfort, history and whimsy. This summer, the designer’s West End studio

A LA CARTE YALDA

Atlanta restaurateur Ashkan Famili was “born in the bustling capital of Tehran, Iran. But in the summers, our family would gather at our villa in the countryside. Those memories are cherished to me,” recounts the chef, whose Sandy Springs restaurant “recaptures that feeling of escaping the everyday.” Serving elevated Persian fare inspired by village street food, Yalda’s December opening was timed to commemorate the ancient solstice festival of the same name. Along with business partner Farhan Kheraj, Famili directed the eatery’s design, combining the celebration’s timeless palette of red and turquoise with warm woods and the glimmer of chandelier light. He personally drew the curves of the intricate Ferforje ironwork, pairing classical Persian architectural motifs with handcrafted tiles from Spain, rugs and oil lamps from Turkey, and cushions from a favorite Iranian design store. General contractor Cy Bickers constructed both the interior balcony and botanical installation with Marjan Rad, bringing the ceiling down to a more intimate scale. A West Midtown outpost arrives in July. yaldaatl.com

officially relaunches as Ro House while adding 800 square feet of retail space.

WHY: Rondero loves change, opting to run toward it, rather than away from it. Presenting her aesthetic proudly via vintage wares, lots of accessories and large-format photography, Ro House recalls Rondero’s early-aughts home store in Long Beach, California, an experience that ignited her creativity.

IN HER WORDS: “In my 20s, I came to understand the power of visualization and manifesting; it gave me the confidence that I could accomplish anything. As a lifelong risk-taker, going out on my own as a designer was invigorating, not intimidating.”

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WRAPPED IN STYLE

EMBRACE NEW WALLCOVERINGS WITH A PLAYFUL SPIN BY FOUR SOUTHEASTERN MAKERS.

E.LAMB STUDIO

Atlanta artist-turned-product designer Elizabeth Lamb’s latest release, Secret Garden, reveals six winsome wallpapers that highlight her painterly hand. Swan Dance delights with fanciful swirls while Painted Tile combines charming animals with clovers. Skewing more subdued is Georgia Stripe, with climbing vines and petite scallops, contrasting Checkerboard’s abstract geometry. Lastly, Spring Leaves emphasizes hand-sketched line work as Painted Vines teems with scrolling botanicals. elambstudio.com

DAVID QUARLES IV X CHASING PAPER

Memphis creative David Quarles IV debuted a collaboration with Chasing Paper that draws upon the designer’s multifaceted background, specifically the inspiring women in his family. Quarles’ personality-packed introduction honors their rich histories via four retro-inspired styles fusing diverse shades of design history: from Egyptian Art Deco and Art Nouveau touches to midcentury modern and 1970s notes. davidquarlesiv.com; chasingpaper.com

RICCI STUDIO

A duo of luxurious new wallcoverings from the Durham atelier of Liane Ricci translates the artist’s creative concepts boldly. The metallic silk design, Bosco, imparts the sensation of being enveloped by a dense and fanciful forest while her Plank wallpaper, in eight colorways, discerns the simple beauty of plywood, embracing the gracefulness of wood grain. lianericci.com

TIPSI

Wallpapers join complementary cotton-linen textiles for Tipsi, a high-voltage debut by Atlanta designer Jenna Buck Gross. To capture the same joie de vivre as her residential and boutique commercial portfolio, the Colordrunk Designs principal looked to her beloved grandparents as her muse. The collection’s groovy geometrics channel nostalgic memories while chinoiserie influences reflect the matriarch’s love of far-flung travel. Through joyful hues like hot pink and chartreuse, the six patterns run the gamut from swinging 1960s florals to fretwork stripes. tipsihome.com

LAUNCH

HAUSTILE X REAL FUN, WOW!

Bringing Bauhaus vibes to its Nashville flagship showroom since 2021, Haustile recently released a second collaboration with Ojai, California, illustrator and Real Fun, Wow! founder Daren Thomas Magee. Company co-founders Lindsay

Sheets and Kristin Ortiz originally gravitated toward Magee thanks to his “candid, genuine, sometimes sarcastic approach to life and design,” shares Sheets, who similarly bonded with Ortiz over a shared desire to break the mold.

“We are ever-evolving, always excited to push the boundaries,” she notes.

Haustile harnesses a unique, cuttingedge technology that “prints” using Italian ceramic glaze. Thus, this sophomore collection of 8-by-8-inch and 12-by-12-inch porcelain tiles reproduces

Magee’s latest body of work with remarkable accuracy. Grounded in nature and vintage decorative arts influences but elevated by pure imagination, the six new motifs become ultra-versatile in neutral palettes Sheets likens to papyrusand-graphite. Whether spanning mudroom floors or running up shower walls, they’re dynamic, durable and destined to make a statement. haustileco.com; realfunwow.com

STATE OF THE ART

SCOUT OUT ATLANTA’S CHANGING GALLERY CIRCUIT.

JACKSON FINE ART

Following 33 years in its iconic Shadowlawn Avenue setting, Jackson Fine Art moved a few doors down to a custom space by Siegel Construction with Fathom Architecture. Augmented square footage allows longtime director Anna Walker Skillman to better showcase leading photographers—Andrew Moore, Bruce Weber, Shanequa Gay and Masao Yamamoto among them. jacksonfineart.com

JENNIFER BALCOS GALLERY

Earlier this year, Jennifer Balcos Gallery relocated to chic new digs on Roswell Road, mere minutes from Chastain Park. Designer-turned-art dealer Balcos represents a diverse group of boundarypushing talents—from Charlotte fiber artist Kenny Nguyen to Bordeaux-based abstractionist Hayden Alexander Rearick. A solo show for Atlanta photographer Rob Brinson opens in August. jenniferbalcosgallery.com

JOHNSON LOWE GALLERY

On Miami Circle, the local institution founded by Bill Lowe in 1989 rebranded under his protégé, Donovan Johnson, with a celebratory spring relaunch. Assisted by Mati Gibbs, Johnson directs the gallery with a fresh outlook—proactively courting Black artists and collectors who comprise the city’s majority and its influential future power players. johnsonlowe.com

RADAR

Luxe looks at the enduring appeal of barn architecture and floorcloth textile, shop owners making waves locally, and a creative incubator.

This Old House

LUXE REFLECTS ON THE AGELESS GRACE AND PATRIOTISM OF THE TIMBER-FRAMED BARN.

WRITTEN BY ADRIAN MADLENER

DuVal Alexander Sofa from MckKinnon & Harris in Kona. Pillows in Hazen, Sacchi, Aliso, Kenzo, Remy

The agricultural barn has been a cornerstone of the American homestead image for centuries, long signifying principles of self-sufficiency and craftsmanship critical to the country’s evolution. In keeping with this spirit, a new push for adaptive reuse residential conversions is ensuring that these historic structures take on new life and remain relevant reminders of our shared past.

Interestingly, they offer a very modern canvas. “Today, people want to live without defining walls, and barns are perfectly suited to that with their great volume, openness and order,” muses architect Michael Neumann, who recently redeveloped an 1800s dairy farm barn into a striking private residence. The upstate New York getaway features contemporary conveniences set within an original oak beam frame, it’s centerpiece a vaulted,

double-story dining room courtesy of a now-demolished upper hay loft.

In nearby Dutchess County, designer Heide Hendricks implemented a similar upcycling approach when transforming a disused farm building into a luxe guest house. Her firm combined original materials from three other dismantled barns for added character and implemented concealed steel framing to bolster the structural integrity. “A timber frame is a beautiful form that allows for dramatic ceiling heights,” says Hendricks, adding that “the size, shape and scale creates a special opportunity for open plan living.”

The benefits of this typology are also informing the construction of new residences, as with designer Trinity Shay Roddam’s home in Nashville. “Centuriesold mortise and tenon joinery is one of the

strongest structures one can build,” notes Roddam, who ultimately decided on a barn for its durability, site appropriateness (the property was once a farm) and straightforward layout. “Having such a simple footprint really helps when it comes to stripping away the unnecessary and forces you to focus only on what is vital and livable.”

Still, beneath any notions of minimalism and modernity, the barn, with its patina and craftsmanship, is an undeniably nostalgic icon—as symbolic of our agricultural history as an ear of corn. As Roddam puts it, “The image of a barn takes me to a place where there is hard, quality work. When you touch a hand-hewn beam, even without much construction knowledge, you can recognize the quality of the material and the resolve that went into every cut.”

Left: Original oak beams define the double-height dining area of a dwelling renovated by architecture firm Neumann & Rudy.

Below: At a Hendricks Churchill barn-to-guest-house conversion, new windows transform a simple farm building into a sunlit guest house.

Ground Cover

WRITTEN BY MAILE PINGEL

The humble canvas floorcloth rose to fame in 18th-century England, but its practicality was soon embraced stateside, too. George Washington used them at Mount Vernon, and White House inventory records show Thomas Jefferson’s use of a “canvas floor cloth, painted green” in his dining room. While they were a popular and inexpensive means of protecting floors, the arrival of even-cheaper linoleum in the 1860s heralded their demise. But thanks to a new crop of innovative creatives, floorcloths are returning with a fresh look.

“I love them as an alternative to a painted floor, especially in spaces where spills are inevitable like a bar, kitchen, or under a breakfast table, because they’re durable,” Lilse McKenna says. The Connecticut-based designer has commissioned variations painted with wall stencils, as well as faux-marble designs for clients with period houses as “a little nod to their home’s history.” (Early floorcloths were often handpainted to resemble parquetry or stone,

but intricately stenciled designs became equally favored.) “The bold patterns typical of floorcloths punctuate simple wood floors in a dramatic, yet timeless way—they add that ‘wow’ factor,” notes New Jersey–based designer Michael Aiduss, who recently used a checkerboard floorcloth for a client’s entryway.

At his New York City gallery, Culture Object, Damon Crain is encouraging makers to push the boundaries even farther. “We’re in a moment of reassessing floorcloth for its sustainability, but also for its creative potential,” he explains. Two of the artists he represents, Mumbaiborn, New Jersey–based Neelam Padte and Megan Enright of Studio Teppi in Los Angeles, are exploring playful motifs in vibrant palettes. He likens Padte’s “gestural abstractions” to works by artist Paul Klee, and Enright’s hard-edge designs to the Pattern and Decoration movement of the 1970s and 1980s.

Enright, who grew up with treasured floorcloths made by her grandmother,

gravitated to the craft naturally but her process (stretching and priming the canvas, working with robust latex paints, and finishing the cloth with sealant and wax) is largely self-taught. “There weren’t many guides or tutorials, so I feel like a trailblazer,” Enright says. “Floorcloths can be washed with soapy water, or refinished as needed, but they last for decades and patina beautifully, like leather,” she adds. “People want furnishings with a narrative now, and my goal is to revive interest with a new visual language so that floorcloth isn’t lost to history.”

“What we’re creating today matters for the future,” Crain remarks. “The execution of floorcloths is a creative aspect unlike most other flooring options, and they’re such an interesting way to do something expressive.” studioteppi.com, cultureobject.com

TRADITIONAL FLOORCLOTH TEXTILES ARE HAVING A RESURGENCE, AND THIS TIME AROUND THEY’RE ANYTHING BUT OLD-FASHIONED.

Megan Enright of Studio Teppi makes vivid floorcloths, a textile back in vogue due to creatives rethinking their aesthetic possibilities. Enright primes the cotton canvas floor covering before hand-painting and sealing it. From left: A Sacred Sheet, Spinner in Light and Split Check in Fizz.

Hometown Heroes

TASTEMAKERS BEHIND THREE NEW BRICK-ANDMORTAR SHOPS DISCUSS SUPPORTING LOCAL MAKERS AND THE VALUE OF AN IN-PERSON EXPERIENCE.

WRITTEN BY SHANNON SHARPE

HEIRLOOM ARTIFACTS

Nashville

After receiving requests from clients, designer Stephanie Sabbe took the plunge and opened a storefront. What can customers find at Heirloom Artifacts? I’ve had wonderful shopping experiences on travels abroad and brought back many special pieces. I wanted to create the same experience in Nashville and introduce customers to different makers. They can find everything from Turkish rugs and vintage objects to Japanese ceramics. Plus, our pillows are all handmade locally by an amazing seamstress. Talk to us about shopping in person. No matter how beautiful things are online, you still can’t touch or see them in person—I feel this is essential. Your other programming sounds interesting, too. We provide a teaching space to help customers discover the perfect pieces, and also offer workshops on varying artistic disciplines including still-life painting, chain stitching and calligraphy. It’s become a fun, creative place for people to gather. heirloomartifacts.com

HOUSEHOLD

Los Angeles

Looking to expand their marketplace while also satisfying a longtime penchant for hardware stores of yore, design duo Todd Nickey and Amy Kehoe opened a space dedicated to small, utilitarian goods. How is L.A. reflected in your wares? TN: We represent many local artists that capture the essence of California craft in unique ways. Courtney Duncan and Skye Chamberlain are two ceramicists with West Coast roots but differing aesthetics. Artist Esme Saleh paints flowers on candles and lampshades, and photographer Joslyn Lawrence’s moody prints have an esoteric nature. Talk to us about the in-person experience. AK: Our shops cement an inherent desire for the senses to be activated. Feeling the entirety of Household will transport clients. How do you connect with your customers? AK: We prioritize relationships and like to have fun by hosting workshops that range from floral design to pie making. What defines Household? TN: We select what speaks to us— pieces with nuance and utility. We offer things you cannot live without, but never knew you needed. nickeykehoe.com

THE BLACK HOME Brooklyn

After finding success with a shop in Newark, New Jersey, designer Neffi Walker decided to bring her offerings to another dynamic, urban locale. Why do you believe in the power of brick-and-mortar? I want to create community in areas where there is gentrification. The Black Home is a pivotal space where old meets new. How do you determine what makes it on the shelves? Our offerings change every three weeks and I carefully curate around the seasons. I also want to champion women, so I showcase a lot of female founders. What role do you play in bringing attention to makers? It’s important to work with businesses I love because I want to be knowledgeable and honest with customers when I feature someone’s work they may be unfamiliar with. I’ve become friends with many of the artists and I want to broaden their network through my network. It’s not about me, it’s about the community as a whole. theblackhome.com

top photo: deborah jaffe, bottom photo: lesley unruh.

Relax fearlessly

Cutting Edge

THIS NON-PROFIT STUDIO IS CHAMPIONING CRAFTSMANSHIP, PASSING DOWN LEGACIES OF SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE IN THE PURSUIT OF INNOVATION.

Creativity feels far from a quiet, staid affair inside Assembly House 150, a non-profit art, design and construction incubator mushrooming from a deconsecrated 19th-century Catholic church in Buffalo. The air hums thick with sawdust and the snarl of saws as students learn craftsmanship from artisans and master tradespeople—in a space that is part active workshop, part evergrowing art installation.

The building, like the program, “is a living, breathing hybrid space,” says founder and director Dennis Maher, an artist and architecture professor at University at Buffalo. Launched in 2014, Assembly House “brings together creative production and learning as an integrated whole.”

Regardless of experience, anyone from the local community can train for construction careers and explore

specialized crafts like plasterwork and stained glass fully funded. Classes in turn become experimental playgrounds. Together, students and experts work to create Assembly House’s labyrinth of immersive art installations and off-site commissions. Upon graduation, students activate their newfound skills through a job placement program.

The experience offers “this wonderful intersection of practical application and art,” shares Frances Parson, a former student now working in custom cabinetry and historical restoration. “It was life changing for me, germinating the seed of confidence to move forward in this profession.” For volunteer instructors like stained glass artisan Kitty Mahoney of Revival Glassworks, the program too provides “an opportunity to play with

our craft, empowering craftspeople and artists to layer our ideas together for a community purpose.”

Weaving through the church’s naves, each installation embodies this fusion of disciplines, materials and techniques new and old: from intricate millwork, to the behemoth towers of Black Mass —a jigsaw sculpture altered by consecutive classes that houses a library and presentation space.

During their popular Second Saturdays tours, visitors can explore this madcap maze and a new limited line of furniture and objets d’art which also fuels the House’s legacy of craft. Every project feeds this collaborative continuum, and “that for me, is the ethos of Assembly House,” Maher adds. “A wonderful material and social unity.” assemblyhouse150.org

WRITTEN BY MONIQUE MCINTOSH

Black Mass, shown within Assembly House 150, was designed by John Zissovici with Ethan Davis and includes two tower-like structures which have been augmented over time by program participants.

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CLUB 1683: TRADE PROGRAM FOR THE DESIGN COMMUNITY

Gaggenau, maker of luxury, professional-grade home appliances and the “Preferred Home Kitchen Appliance Brand” of the MICHELIN® Guide, values its trade partners. Club 1683 is a trade program intended to further elevate and serve qualifying residential architects, designers, single-family builders and kitchen studios. As Club 1683 members, they receive access to personal guidance, professional support, rewards and invitations to unique design, culture and culinary experiences.

Learn more about Club 1683 and how to qualify via the QR code.

With specialized concierges, continuing education courses, invitations to special tours and events, hands-on trainings, culinary experiences and more, Club 1683 provides resources and opportunities for its collective of members.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: A private dinner at chef José Andrés’ Washington, D.C. culinary experience, The Bazaar. | A private tour of the Mr. Brainwash Art Museum in LA. | Members touring Strasbourg, France. | Designed by Pilar Guzmán and Chris Mitchell, creators of Patina Modern and Club 1683 members. OPPOSITE: Chet Callahan’s revamped historic home, Club 1683 member and founder of Chet Architecture.

DISCOVERIES

ROCHE BOBOIS

The Polygonia sideboard, designed by Giacomo Garziano, highlights four fascinating volumes that intersect, creating a shape that opens like two butterfly wings on the top and has two hinged doors on the bottom. roche-bobois.com

SCAVOLINI

Formalia Outdoor is the first Scavolini kitchen designed for outdoors. It stands out for its modern design, functionality and high-quality materials, in terms of both performance and aesthetic appeal. scavolini.com/us

BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS

European-influenced, the Bevolo Italianate is characterized by a stunning iron scroll bracket and an elongated lantern. The design will add charm to any space. Available in gas or electric. bevolo.com

J. TRIBBLE

J Tribble’s long history of selling beautiful, custom pieces now extends to repurposing antiques for modern bathrooms. More than 100 antiques ready for conversion are available online. jtribble.com

NASIRI CARPETS

Nasiri’s Mazandaran flatweaves highlight the minimalist sophistication that existed long before the modern era. The kilim shown was crafted by the company’s skilled artisans using hand-spun wool and natural dyes. Reference number: 009178. nasiricarpets.com

MARKET

Explore layered mood boards, Americana fashion brands to watch and talented furniture makers from coast to coast.

Grand Scheme

TOP DESIGNERS PRESENT THEIR NEW COLLECTIONS IN LAYERED, ONE-OF-A-KIND MOOD BOARDS FOR SUMMER.

PRODUCED

WRITTEN AND

BY KATHRYN GIVEN AND SARAH SHELTON

GARDEN DELIGHT WILLIAMS LAWRENCE, WILLIAMSLAWRENCE.COM

Clockwise from top: Mead Embroidery Fabric in Saffron/Petal by Bunny Williams for Lee Jofa / kravet.com Giallo Siena Marble / abcworldwidestone.com Woodland Wallpaper in Stone by Bunny Williams for Lee Jofa / kravet.com Waldon Stripe Fabric in Brown by Bunny Williams for Lee Jofa / kravet.com Beaucaire Fabric in Orage / pierrefrey.com

Beau Monde Mosaic Tile in Chartreuse / annsacks.com Aguayo Tiles / sabinehill.com Palmer Print Fabric in Antique by Bunny Williams for Lee Jofa / kravet.com

WELL VERSED BENJAMIN JOHNSTON, BENJAMIN-JOHNSTON.COM

Clockwise from top: Andare Fabric in Salerno by Benjamin Johnston for S. Harris / fabricut.com Pudgy Pom Trim in Envy / fabricut.com Arabesque Tile in Royal Blue / annsacks.com

Madame’s Moire Wallpaper in Citrine by Vervain / fabricut.com Vendome Fabric in Peacock / savelinc.com Ode A Scout Field Tile in Vert by Kelly Wearstler / annsacks.com Olivetti Fabric in Capri by Benjamin Johnston for S. Harris / fabricut.com Chamonix Fabric in Gold / hollandandsherry.com WR-E612 Wall Relief Tile by Pratt + Larson / explorematerial.com Franja Trim in Saffron by S. Harris / fabricut.com Franco Trim in Acqua by Benjamin Johnston for S. Harris / fabricut.com Rosemont Mosaic Tile in Alpi and Belcaro Pleated Field Tile in Nubo Verde / annsacks.com Gaetano Fabric in Limoncello by Benjamin Johnston for S. Harris / fabricut.com Fluffy Fabric in Peapod / larkfontaine.com Mouvements Wallcovering in Esprit Libre / elitis.fr

EASTERN INFLUENCE

NATASHA BARADARAN, NATASHABARADARAN.COM

Clockwise from top: Pardis Fabric in Rosewater/Burnished / natashabaradaran.com Soraya Sheer Fabric in Hazel / natashabaradaran.com Costa Trim in Natural & Indigo / hollyhunt.com Kotakot Fabric in Ivory / dedar.com Calyx Jacquard Braid in Terra by Michael Aiduss / houles.com Fe Karoo Fabric in Cent Dix / toyine.com Fountain Fabric in Ivory / natashabaradaran.com Reflection Fabric in Dusty Rose / natashabaradaran.com

photo: christina gandolfo.

FEEL Collection

Textured Shower Bases

Created from an innovative, high-density composite material that evokes the appearance of natural stone, these streamlined bases are suitable for all bathroom types as they can be cut at the factory or even by the installer directly on site.

WHY NOT FEEL IT?

• Realistic texture

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• Stone-like strength

• Easy maintenance

• Slate or Concrete texture

• White, Grey or Black

• Matching drain cover

NANTUCKET NUANCES

GARY MCBOURNIE, GMCBINC.COM

Clockwise from top: Seaside Strie Wallpaper in Ocean / gmcbinc.com Arcadia Fabric in Delft / raoultextiles.com

Westmoor Check Fabric in Marine / gmcbinc.com Stuoia Stripe Rug in Color 01 / us.loropiana.com Whaling Flags Wallpaper in Grasscloth / gmcbinc.com Bali Jute Tassel Fringe in Burlap / samuelandsons.com White Seaweed Fabric in Blue / gmcbinc.com Quidnet Stripe Fabric in Sea Blue with Weathered Red / gmcbinc.com Damask Fabric in Red by Blithfield for Lee Jofa / kravet.com

Innovative design and the transformative nature of light have the power to enrich lives. Such is the belief that has guided the forward-thinking minds at Lutron for more than 60 years. The ethos is visible in Lutron’s signature keypads, which control lighting integrated into the whole home with labels like Energize, Relax, Retreat and Entertain. Providing a quick, intuitive way to shift the feel, tone and energy of a space, this feature brings the experiential element of lighting to the forefront. But the concept of working with the natural world lies at the helm, too. As the Lutron team says, “To make the best light control systems in the world, you need to control the best light source: the sun.” This thought has driven the brand toward green solutions, in which dimmers, occupancy sensors and automated shades work together to build sustainable, whole-home light management systems. The sun gets its due—and homeowners are naturally saving energy by living in tune with it.

THE CAPRI LEGACY

Back in 1961, Lutron’s first product began to define the light control industry. The Capri rotary dimmer featured an ergonomic, minimalist design that was intuitive to use and had the power to transform the ambience and comfort of a space. Today, it resides in the Smithsonian and serves to showcase the longevity of Lutron’s commitment to beautiful, thoughtful lighting design that transforms how home is experienced.

AN INTELLIGENT FUTURE

What will lighting look like in 50 years? Lutron believes it will be more beautiful, more personal and more intuitive. Capable of learning from occupants’ preferences and habits, smart systems will be able to adjust light levels and color temperatures seamlessly, eliminating the need for homeowners to even contemplate the task, unless they want to the future is about customization.

Top Bring the day’s changing intensity and colors into the interior with Natural Show, which synchronizes Lutron’s lighting with sunlight’s daily rhythms. Far left Ease into the evening hours with a soothing transition into calmer hues. Left Finish the night sharing a bottle of wine in intimate, incandescent warmth.

Photography Courtesy of Lutron

“Timelessness, simplicity, quality, authenticity— these words get bandied about, but to us, they’re a foundation at the root of our culture.”

LIGHT CREATES SANCTUARY

Shades and Lighting

Part of a home ecosystem. Designed by Lutron.

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Sartorial Spirit

Put your best foot forward with these American brands in uencing the way we dress up.

Bold Type

Fashionistas take note: To make a memorable statement, put on a number by Autumn Adeigbo. Whether it be a fringed coat, floral mini dress, or blouse bedecked in a print inspired by the designer’s Nigerian family roots, pattern, color and bold silhouettes define the Parsons grad’s collections. The Black designer prioritizes sustainable practices, like made-to-order, and supporting female-owned production facilities throughout the U.S. autumnadeigbo.com

upon rubelli.com 9" Tapered Pendent in Copper / $550 / arhaus.com Pintora Dinner Plate in Terracotta and Maroon / autumnadeigbo.com Studio Ottoman / Price upon request / buchanan.studio. Ellingham Chest of Drawers / Price upon request / vaughandesigns.com Checkered Hart Rug in Terracotta / From $199 / revivalrugs.com Coronado Suede & Feather Down Pillow in Sand / $189 / chauran.com

Doline Vase in Speckled / Terracotta / $240 / virginiasin.com

Clockwise from top right: Alexander Fabric in Sabbia / Price upon request / $62 each / sharland-england.com. Leather Ankle Strap Clog in Sienna / $770 /

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THE MODERN GODDESS

FEATURING THE ODIN® KITCHEN COLLECTION

Love All

Stripe lovers will rejoice in Kule’s cool offering of go-to, everyday pieces, ranging from simple t-shirts (a natural starting point for New York founder, Nikki Kule) to tote bags, sweaters and outerwear, to name a few. Equal parts preppy designs are classic staples twist that can be dressed up or collaborations with Bergdorf West Elm under their belt, the what comes next. kule.com

and sporty, Kule’s are classic with a playful twist that can be dressed up or down. With buzzy collaborations with Goodman and West Elm under their belt, the sky’s the limit for what comes next.

Clockwise Northeast Block each tangerinepaddle.com Scallop Lemon Rug / From $2,800 / jennifermanners.co.uk

Cylindrical Wicker Container with by Maurizi $440 artemest.com Striped Tote Canvas/Green / $198 / kule.com Hamptons Table Tennis / Price upon request / 11ravens.com Pillow Chair in Yellow / $1,995 / ash.world Tennis Time Peel & Stick Wallpaper / From $48 / katiekime.com Double Decker Umbrella in Cabana Orange Stripe / Price upon request / santabarbaradesigns.com Treccia Flat Sheet in White/Medium Blue / From $1,470 / pratesi.com Candy Glass Champagne Coupes in Sunshine / $230 for four / thisisthelast.com

Clockwise from top right: Northeast Harbor and Block Island Paddle / $85 each / with Wooden Lid by Mila Maurizi / $440 / . The All Over Tote in Canvas/Green / $198 /

Boding Well

Bode founder Adams Bode who first

Wellscene in as a menswear

ever women’s collection. With an M.O. for antique

Bode founder Emily Adams Bode Aujla, entered the fashion scene in 2016 as a menswear designer, delighted legions of fans at this year’s Paris Fashion Week with the debut of her firstever women’s collection. With an M.O. for antique textiles, appliqué, quilting and overall storytelling through garments, Bode captures a singular, nostalgic aesthetic that in-the-know dressers crave. For home dwellers, the brand also offers a special selection of textiles and furnishings that are equally as covetable. bode.com

are as covetable.

Daisy cecebarfi Bouquet lisacorti.com Beaded Crochet Bag in Blue / $450 / bode.com Basket Lounge Chair in Zero Kvadrat Fabric by Joe Colombo / $4,999 / gubi.com Plec Occasional Rectangle Table in Red by Antoni Pallejà / Price upon request / rsbarcelona.com Espresso Cup in Cypress and Dinner Plate in Marigold by Carolina Irving & Daughters / $25 and $115 / aerin.com Vintage Bell Light in Amber / $702 / rothschildbickers.com Kata Dimensional Field Tile in Rosa by Ali Budd / $145 per square foot / artistictile.com

Clockwise from top right: Coaster Napkins / $200 for six / cecebarfieldinc.com. Cotton Tablecloth in Lisa Bouquet Cream / $194 / . Basket Lounge Chair in Zero Kvadrat Fabric by Joe Colombo / $4,999 /

A LUXURY KITCHEN REVOLUTION

When Monogram and the Keeler Brass Company joined forces, the two iconic brands delivered an unprecedented level of artistry, detail and innovation to Monogram’s Designer Collection that is disrupting the luxury appliance space and elevating today’s kitchens to new heights. Designed in partnership with Richard T. Anuszkiewicz, this world-class collaboration created the industry’s first-ever custom 96-inch-high refrigeration panels—Monogram’s unparalleled panel that stretches floor to ceiling—as well as custom hoods, knobs, handles and hardware, resulting in highlypersonalized and sophisticated appliances that are taking the design community and style-savvy consumers by storm.

THE POWER OF TWO

Monogram’s Richard T. Anuszkiewicz and Keeler’s Knikki Kennedy Grantham on inspiration, design and collaboration.

Describe the philosophy that inspires the Monogram Designer Collection?

“The heart of the Designer Collection is to bring thought-provoking products that meet the wants, needs and visions of today’s homeowners to market,” Anuszkiewicz shares. “That ideal has been the impetus for unique design innovations like refrigerators that reach 96 inches in height. With taller ceilings becoming the norm in many homes, these models provide a better, more proportional fit than an 84-inch refrigerator. Similarly, our consumers are seeking something more impactful in their finishes and materials, so we’ve created a true luxury experience by incorporating world-class workmanship and innovation into this collection.”

Share your latest inspirations.

“Hyperphysical experiences,” says Kennedy Grantham. “With hardware being the thing we touch most on all case goods, the tactile element is so important. With that in mind, we spend a lot of time executing the proper feel to even the underside of hardware. This may seem like an afterthought, but it is a very important measure in design.”

What’s motivating you right now?

“Creating new products has always been a dream and goal of mine, and

with the launch of the Designer Collection, I’m very much of the ‘what’s next’ mindset,” Anuszkiewicz enthuses. “I’m currently putting a lot of energy into that, which is very inspiring and fulfilling to me.”

What constitutes good design?

“The fundamental principles of balance, proportion and scale can be applied to any facet of design, from the pen you’re writing with to the shape of a building,” Kennedy Grantham explains. “Those principles make an impression on everyone because they evoke emotions and instill powerful design into everyday life. The merging of Richard’s design philosophy with the legacy, innovation and craftsmanship of Monogram and Keeler Brass Company has brought about a product line that is like no other.”

How do you stay abreast of trends while remaining true to Monogram’s personality? “I task myself with discovering what’s relevant and has longevity,” Anuszkiewicz adds. “Being a student of design has instilled a habit in me of paying attention to tactile items while living, traveling, observing or inventing so that I can try to bring things forward that are either underrepresented or unavailable in the marketplace. Focusing on spaces and products through an architectural, material and furniture-focused lens is a unique approach that marries my vision with Monogram’s mission. These three things make my work and Monogram’s products stand out in a crowd.”

Richard T. Anuszkiewicz, Creative Director Monogram monogram.com monogramappliances

Knikki Kennedy Grantham, Creative Director Keeler Brass Company keelerbrasscompany.com keelerbrasscompany

“This groundbreaking partnership between Monogram and Keeler Brass Company has resulted in exquisite, one-of-a-kind hardware and accents.”

License to Experiment

MEET THE FRESH WAVE OF FURNITURE MAKERS WHO ARE PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES OF FORM, FUNCTION AND MATERIALITY.

CONVERSATION STARTER

Soft to the touch, Luam Melake’s saturated urethane and polyurethane foam furniture is inspired by positions that encourage social engagement. Perched here on the Listening Chair, Melake, who studied architecture at UC Berkeley, views a piece’s functionality as a way of expressing wishes for the future, namely one where digital distractions are few and personal interactions are cherished. Based in Harlem, New York, the senior materials researcher at Parsons came upon her unique material through trial and error. “I set out to create a sort of permanent upholstery for soft sculpture that could last for decades, while also being non-toxic nor requiring restoration.” luammelake.com, r-and-company.com

WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY KATHRYN GIVEN AND SARAH SHELTON

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LOOKING AHEAD

Plaster is Hannah Bigeleisen’s medium of choice. “I think about it as an alternative to ceramics—it’s additive and subtractive, endlessly modifiable and virtually indestructible,” says Bigeleisen, who was introduced to the material as an undergraduate at the Cleveland Institute of Art (she later earned an MFA from Rhode Island School of Design). Outdoor-friendly pieces like the vibrant Bluetta Chair and Lily, Clover and Margueritte Tables—the latter of which are inspired by petal and leaf formations found in nature—come to life in her Brooklyn studio. Bigeleisen adds cotton pulp to her plaster mixture for added texture and reinforcement, while artist-made paint colors are mixed and applied to thoughtfully complement each design. Playful and fresh, she credits fellow designers’ break from tradition as a boost of confidence in pushing her practice forward. hbigeleisen.com

CHISELED CRAFT

“It’s an adventure and always an experiment,” says Raleigh native Matt Byrd of the challenges and joys of working with stone. The selfdescribed stone carver, who has a background in stonemasonry, recently moved from smaller sculpture to furniture, and is in the midst of an artist residency in Switzerland focusing on large-scale marble sculpture. The CIA Table and Peter Chair, pictured in his workshop, are carved from a solid chunk of granite and exemplify his largely freehand approach. “I don’t have a detailed sketch before I start,” Byrd admits. “I have a rough outline of what I want it to look like, and then I go for it. Sometimes it’s not perfect, but that’s what I love about the process.” mattbyrdsculpture.com

ARTFUL MANNER

Whether Emmett Moore is experimenting with materials or exploring the dialogue between art and design (of which he believes objects exist on a spectra, and the most interesting things are difficult to label), curiosity, resourcefulness and fluidity are central themes at play in his Miami studio. Case in point: the Bay Rag chair made from layers of secondhand t-shirts, epoxy and automotive paint—inspiration for the process was culled from the maritime industry—utilizes readily available, unexpected materials thanks to the port city’s apparel import industry. “The t-shirt became the perfect standard unit of measurement, like a two-by-four or a sheet of plywood, and a nice anthropometric unit to base the work,” Moore says. “The sizes of t-shirts relates directly to the human body as do dimensions in furniture.” emmettmoore.com

photo: kris tamburello.

This Isn’t Wood.

Fortina is a remarkable architectural system that looks and feels like real wood, but is made with aluminum and a hyper-realistic non-PVC surface.

is a remarkable architectural system that looks and feels like real but is made with aluminum and a non-PVC surface.

Available in a multitude of wood species and metal finishes for interior and exterior applications.

Available in a multitude of wood and metal finishes for interior and exterior

Small Photos, left to right: Louvers in Earl Walnut M, Abel Oak N, Rican Oak, some profiles in Vent Walnut, Earl Walnut and Rokko Cedar.

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REGALLY REPURPOSED

After years working in fashion, Sam Klemick turned to woodworking as a creative outlet. The hobby ultimately transformed into a fullfledged business in response to fashion’s wasteful overproduction. Today, Klemick strives to source discarded materials, which, in turn, influences the direction of her work. But in the end, the Los Angeles designer wants people to respond to what resonates with them. “I hope furniture design continues to diversify and show individual points of view,” Klemick says. “It doesn’t have to be quirky and colorful or muted and round to be relevant.” Klemick, pictured at LA Woodshop where she handcrafts wooden components, is seated on the Ebony Cutie Stool made of salvaged Douglas fir. She is flanked by a soap and lye version and the Pinwheel Nap Chair—all of which are topped with deadstock canvas. studiosamklemick.com, lawoodshop.com

photo: christina gandolfo.

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STORIED APPROACH

Chicagoan Norman Teague believes that furniture contributes to a narrative of who we are, and the makers behind such pieces play a crucial part in our shared story. Citing recent events like the pandemic, the creative regards comfort as a driving force behind his designs. “We are asking more from our homes,” Teague says. “The answer lies in the things we live with—the multifunctionality and beauty of objects.” Photographed in his studio, the Art Institute of Chicago alum stands beside his blue Sinmi Stool and red Africana Chair. Made of basswood, the stool is inspired by the bentwood tradition of 1930s furniture maker Isokon, while the chair represents the resilience of the African American experience. For Teague, making furniture isn’t just a creative process, but a way to communicate a Black presence and provide a platform for local talent. normanteaguedesignstudios.com

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LIVING

Designers flex their creative prowess in the kitchen and share what makes the heart of the home hum.

Cooking with Fire

DESIGNERS GO ALL OUT TO ACHIEVE PERSONALITY-PACKED KITCHENS FOR THEIR CLIENTS.

WRITTEN BY ALYSSA BIRD

PRODUCED

SARAH SHELTON

ZOE FELDMAN

For a D.C.-based client with a beautiful 1910 Beau Arts brownstone, designer Zoe Feldman needed to transform a dark garden level kitchen into a bright and livable space. With light now pouring through the room, Feldman could then focus on creating an area to be savored.

There are so many interesting details. Where did you start? We wanted to modernize the kitchen while retaining this historic home’s classic feel. Our goal was to infuse the space with some unexpected moments without making it feel too saturated. We landed on a subtle palette of grays and walnut surfaces with a moment for the jewel-toned range.

What was important to the clients for this space? We try to create solutions tailored to each client’s lifestyle. The homeowners don’t cook very often, but they wanted a beautiful space to dine. We took advantage of an existing curved wall and transformed it into an intimate dining area. We added pop-up outlets so it can dually function as a workspace.

Overall, what makes a good kitchen? A good k itchen is a workhorse. I subscribe to the belief that you can have a beautiful kitchen without being precious about maintenance. Knicks and stains are part of the charm of a great kitchen—I cut things directly on my marble countertops. Europeans have always done this; we just need to catch up! zoefeldmandesign.com

The space features Calacatta marble countertops from GLB Tile & Marble Co., a Waterworks sink and faucet, an Ilve range and clé backsplash tile. A Jamb pendant hangs above the banquette while the island is illuminated by an Urban Electric Co. fixture. Designer Zoe Feldman collaborated on the gut renovation with architecture firm Outerbridge Horsey Associates and builder McFarland Woods.

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interior photo: stacy goldberg. portrait: max burkhalter.

SARAH ROBERTSON

Seasoned pro Sarah Robertson of Studio Dearborn was more than up for the challenge of reimagining a Greenwich, Connecticut, kitchen to suit the needs of a young family. As avid cooks who love to entertain, the kitchen needed zones to prep, cook and serve efficiently, along with an area for casual dining and plenty of storage to boot.

Talk to us about the palette. The clients showed me inspiration images of blue kitchens, so that was our starting point. We found the perfect shade—Benjamin Moore’s Van Courtland Blue—that acts as a neutral and goes with everything. It’s lighthearted, fun and colorful without being too much. To break it up, we added a cherry cabinet that coordinates with the flo oring.

How do the two islands function? It’s a long room, so the space called for two islands. One long island would have cut off the circulation of the room. We actually widened the kitchen by two feet to accommodate them. One is for prep and storage and another for seating.

Are coffee stations popular? Yes, people are requesting dedicated breakfast pantries that can double as a cocktail bar. Here, we installed closed storage that includes drawers for tea, snacks, silverware and vegetables. studiodearborn.com

Designer Sarah Robertson topped the islands with quartzite, lined the backsplash with Pratt + Larson tile, and incorporated Visual Comfort & Co. lighting. A coffee bar is concealed behind retractable doors. Robertson worked on the project with Granoff Architects and DG Construction Service.

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“A good kitchen embraces your day-to-day life like a friend . It feels helpful, kind, loving and joyful. It enables you to go about your daily life feeling both supported and inspired.”

–SARAH ROBERTSON

REGAN BAKER

It’s not always easy to create a stylishly ambiguous space, but Regan Baker did just that for a client’s circa-1949 Bay Area residence. The directive called for a traditional feel—but still artful, inviting and not overly precious. Therefore, the designer served up a kitchen that is chic yet durable for the young family, hitting every style note with aplomb.

Tell us about the inspiration. The client is from Canada and wanted a modern-meets-rustic farmhouse. She loves drama, so we paired warm

oak with dark blue cabinetry and a Calacatta Oro marble backsplash that’s refined and elevated. The reclaimed oak shelf provides display space for found items and lends a personal touch to the room.

How are you pushing yourself when it comes to kitchen design?

I’m thinking through the busy pace of a client’s life, including how their children will use the kitchen, so they can learn how to be more independent in the space. A kind of Montessori-inspired approach. Here, it was important to include multiple water sources for everyone to stay hydrated and fill up their own water bottles. The kids even have their own area to prepare food.

How did you decide on materials for the island? The island is used for informal meals, so we chose to treat it as a piece of furniture and make it feel different stylistically. The oak is topped with soapstone, which ties in with the dark window f rames. reganbakerdesign.com

For this San Francisco kitchen, designer Regan Baker worked with architecture firm Home and Commercial Plans and contractor Coast To Coast. The cabinetry is painted Benjamin Moore’s Blue Note and paired with Ashley Norton hardware and Moen faucets. CB2 barstools sit under a fixture by Workstead.

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2023 RESIDENTIAL EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN AWARDS

Introducing the 2023 Luxe RED Awards, honoring excellence and innovation for the best in residential projects and product introductions.

Meet the Judges

Luxe Interiors + Design invited design professionals from across the country to compete in the 2023 Luxe RED Awards. After receiving more than 1,600 entries, a panel of industry experts weighed in to select our winners, and the public voted for our Readers’ Choice awards. Meet the judges:

Courtney McLeod

FOUNDER AND PRINCIPAL, RIGHT MEETS LEFT INTERIOR DESIGN

Courtney McLeod believes in the power of design to spark joy and utilizes a kaleidoscopic toolbox of texture, pattern and color to create a singular and cohesive expression of each client’s unique personality and lifestyle. The name of her award-winning, New York–based full-service design firm, Right Meets Left, reflects her design process, which is rooted in an optimal balance of innovative design (right brain) and analytical rigor (left brain). She serves as a trustee of the New York School of Interior Design.

Benjamin Johnston

PARTNER AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR, BENJAMIN JOHNSTON DESIGN

Houston-based Benjamin Johnston has dedicated his life to the pursuit of artistic expression as a designer, artist, teacher and tastemaker. Johnston earned his Bachelor of Architecture from Texas A&M University and his Master of Architecture from University of Texas at Austin. Since launching his first design business focused exclusively on interiors, he has expanded the firm to include architectural services, offering clients a holistic approach that allows his team to manage the creation of luxury homes from start to finish.

Noz Nozawa

PRINCIPAL INTERIOR DESIGNER AND OWNER, NOZ DESIGN

Principal interior designer and owner of San Francisco’s Noz Design, Noz Nozawa is known for her commitment to artful, highly personal interiors. Fearless in her design choices, Nozawa’s spaces are grounded in a commitment to helping her clients access joy and love through the process and have earned her projects across the country as well as many industry accolades. Nozawa holds a Bachelor of Science in economics from the University of Pennsylvania.

Marie Flanigan

PRINCIPAL,

MARIE FLANIGAN INTERIORS

Award-winning interior designer Marie Flanigan uses her experience as a classically trained and practiced architect to unlock a unique level of depth through her mutual consideration of interior and structure; her homes reveal the magic that transpires when each is made to augment the other. Flanigan’s trademark style is evident through a sophisticated use of color, texture and light. Every home she designs receives her personal signature of timeless elegance and innovative simplicity.

Sean Anderson

PRINCIPAL, SEAN ANDERSON DESIGN

Sean Anderson presents a sense of style that offers enduring interiors for inspired living. His design philosophy is rooted in the pursuit of creating customized, soulful spaces that tell the unique story of those who inhabit them. Anderson began his design career in 2013 with the formation of his namesake firm in Memphis. Since its inception, he and his team have transformed homes and commercial spaces with his enigmatic style and casual, collected aesthetic. Sean Anderson Design offers a full suite of bespoke interior design services to residential and commercial clientele throughout North America.

Pamela Jaccarino

VICE PRESIDENT AND EDITOR IN CHIEF, LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN

Pamela Jaccarino is the founding Editor in Chief of Luxe Interiors + Design, the largest network of architecture and design magazines in the country, a position she has held since 2005. Jaccarino has been instrumental in the growth of the publication, both locally and nationally, and continues to champion its fresh vision and evolution. She also lectures frequently on design-related topics. Prior to joining Sandow Media in 2002, Jaccarino was an executive editor with the LVMH Group.

Bathroom

Exterior Architecture

Interior Architecture

NATIONAL WINNER

Ryan Street Architects

REGIONAL WINNERS

David Michael Miller Associates

ARIZONA

Ryan Street Architects

AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

Michael Abrams Interiors

CHICAGO

Factor Design Build

COLORADO

Urbanology Designs

DALLAS + FORT WORTH

Kelly Marie Interior Design

FLORIDA

Workshop/APD

GREATER NEW YORK

Lucas/Eilers Design Associates

HOUSTON

KAA Design

LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Shannon Adamson Interior Design

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Tucker & Marks

SAN FRANCISCO

Anna Booth Interiors

SOUTHEAST

NATIONAL WINNER

Heliotrope Architects

REGIONAL WINNERS

PHX Architecture

ARIZONA

LaRue Architects

AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

Robbins Architecture

CHICAGO

Forum Phi

COLORADO

Wernerfield

DALLAS + FORT WORTH

Smith and Moore Architects

FLORIDA

Haver & Skolnick Architects

GREATER NEW YORK

Cusimano Architect

HOUSTON

Woods + Dangaran

LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Heliotrope Architects

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Geddes Ulinskas Architects

SAN FRANCISCO

Christopher Architecture & Interiors

SOUTHEAST

NATIONAL WINNER

Michael G. Imber, Architects

REGIONAL WINNERS

David Michael Miller Associates

ARIZONA

Michael G. Imber, Architects

AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

Craig & Company

CHICAGO

Tumu Studio

COLORADO

William S. Briggs, Architect

DALLAS + FORT WORTH

Thomas Melhorn

FLORIDA

Messana O’Rorke

GREATER NEW YORK

Cusimano Architect

HOUSTON

Woods + Dangaran

LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Studio H Design

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Regan Baker Design

SAN FRANCISCO

Historical Concepts

SOUTHEAST

Interior Design Jewel Box Spaces Kitchen

NATIONAL WINNER

Chad Dorsey Design

REGIONAL WINNERS

IMI Design

ARIZONA

Bradshaw Designs

AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

Suzanne Lovell Inc.

CHICAGO

Karen White Interior Design

COLORADO

Chad Dorsey Design

DALLAS + FORT WORTH

Strang Design

FLORIDA

Grade New York

GREATER NEW YORK

Dodson Interiors

HOUSTON

Meghan Eisenberg

LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Kat Lawton Interiors

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

NicoleHollis

SAN FRANCISCO

Melanie Turner Interiors

SOUTHEAST

NATIONAL WINNER

Andrew Suvalsky Designs

REGIONAL WINNERS

Earth & Images

ARIZONA

Anne Barger Designs

AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

Amy Carman Design CHICAGO

Karen White Interior Design

COLORADO

Deborah Walker & Associates

DALLAS + FORT WORTH

The Associates Studio

FLORIDA

Andrew Suvalsky Designs

GREATER NEW YORK

Tracy Design Studio, LLC

HOUSTON

Birgit Klein Interiors

LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Charlie Hellstern Interior Design

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Kendall Wilkinson Design

SAN FRANCISCO

T.S. Adams Studio, Architects

SOUTHEAST

NATIONAL WINNER

GordonDunning

REGIONAL WINNERS

IMI Design

ARIZONA

Ryan Street Architects

AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

Donna Mondi Interior Design

CHICAGO

Charles Cunniffe Architects

COLORADO

Tori Rubinson Interiors

DALLAS + FORT WORTH

Ellen Kavanaugh Interiors

FLORIDA

BHDM Design

GREATER NEW YORK

Kara Childress Inc.

HOUSTON

Chad Waterhouse Design

LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Light and Dwell

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Amanda Teal Design

SAN FRANCISCO

GordonDunning

SOUTHEAST

Landscape Architecture Outdoor Spaces

Restoration or Renovation

NATIONAL WINNER

Hoerr Schaudt

REGIONAL WINNERS

Refined Gardens

ARIZONA

Eden

AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

Hoerr Schaudt

CHICAGO

Design Workshop

COLORADO

Melissa Gerstle Design

DALLAS + FORT WORTH

KWD Landscape Architecture

FLORIDA

LaGuardia Design Group

GREATER NEW YORK

Viola Gardens

LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Land Morphology

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Boxleaf Design

SAN FRANCISCO

NATIONAL WINNER

Hollander Design Landscape Architects

REGIONAL WINNERS

Drewett Works

ARIZONA

Double B Design

AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

Robbins Architecture

CHICAGO

Design Workshop

COLORADO

From the Ground Up

DALLAS + FORT WORTH

Ellen Kavanaugh Interiors

FLORIDA

Hollander Design Landscape Architects

GREATER NEW YORK

Laura U Design Collective

HOUSTON

Abramson Architects

LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Arterra Landscape Architects

SAN FRANCISCO

Linda MacArthur Architect, LLC

SOUTHEAST

NATIONAL WINNER

Sutro Architects

REGIONAL WINNERS

Iconic by Kaitlyn Wolfe

ARIZONA

Jobe Corral Architects

AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

Deep River Partners, Ltd.

CHICAGO

Aspen Design House

COLORADO

Urbanology Designs

DALLAS + FORT WORTH

LaBerge and Ménard

FLORIDA

Eric J. Smith Architect

GREATER NEW YORK

Kara Childress Inc.

HOUSTON

Jill Lewis Architecture

LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

The Residency Bureau

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Sutro Architects

SAN FRANCISCO

T.S. Adams Studio, Architects

SOUTHEAST

Wow-Factor Room

Readers’ Choice

Best of the Rest

NATIONAL WINNER

Mark English Architects

REGIONAL WINNERS

Salcito Design Group

ARIZONA

Liz MacPhail Interiors

AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

Bruce Fox Design

CHICAGO

D’Amore Interiors

COLORADO

Tori Rubinson Interiors

DALLAS + FORT WORTH

Eolo Design

FLORIDA

Studio DB

GREATER NEW YORK

LJ Interiors

HOUSTON

Murphy Deesign

LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

The Residency Bureau

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Mark English Architects

SAN FRANCISCO

Colordrunk Designs

SOUTHEAST

The Aspiring Home Interiors

DALLAS + FORT WORTH

BATHROOM

Specht Architects

AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURE

Daniel Joseph Chenin, Ltd.

LAS VEGAS, NV

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE

Unscripted Interior Design COLORADO

INTERIOR DESIGN

Alison Damonte Design

SAN FRANCISCO

JEWEL BOX SPACES (shown above)

Maverick Design

LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

KITCHEN

Mariani Landscape

CHICAGO

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Carol Kurth Architecture + Interiors

GREATER NEW YORK

OUTDOOR SPACES

Cdot Design Studio

ARIZONA

RESTORATION OR RENOVATION

Arditi Design

GREATER NEW YORK

WOW-FACTOR ROOM

Nicole Hogarty Designs

BOSTON, MA

BATHROOM

Purple Cherry Architects

ANNAPOLIS, MD

EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURE

PKA Architecture

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE

Isabel Ladd Interiors

LEXINGTON, KY

INTERIOR DESIGN

Cloth & Kind

ANN ARBOR, MI

JEWEL BOX SPACES

Ivy Residential Concepts

BATON ROUGE, LA

KITCHEN

Dan Gordon Landscape Architects

WELLESLEY, MA

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Daniel Joseph Chenin, Ltd.

LAS VEGAS, NV

OUTDOOR SPACES

Patrick Ahearn Architect

BOSTON, MA

RESTORATION OR RENOVATION (shown above)

LeBlanc Design

BOSTON, MA

WOW-FACTOR ROOM

PRODUCT WINNERS

Bath: Collection

BUSTER + PUNCH

Cast Bathroom Collection

Bath: Faucet

KOHLER CO. Occasion Faucet Collection

Bath: Mirror

DURAVIT

Mirror With Lighting from Zencha Bathroom Collection

Bath: System

BRIZO® KITCHEN & BATH COMPANY

The Mystix™ Steam System

Flooring

LEGNO BASTONE

St. Moritz G1 from European Elegance Collection

Folding Door

LACANTINA DOORS

V2 Folding Door

Kitchen: Range

HESTAN Smart Gas Range

Kitchen: Refrigeration Innovation

BEKO HOME APPLIANCES

Bottom Mount Refrigerators with HarvestFresh™

Kitchen: Ventilation System

GAGGENAU

Vario 400 Series Downdraft Ventilation System

Kitchen: Wine Dispenser

DACOR

24 Inch Built-In Wine Dispenser

Lighting: Chandelier

ARTERIORS

Raine Chandelier

Lighting: System

JOHN POMP Drift Lighting System

Outdoor: Collection

PERENNIALS AND SUTHERLAND

Perennials and Sutherland by Vincent Van Duysen

Outdoor: Design Innovation

TUUCI

Ocean Master MEGA MAX Classic

Rug Collaboration

THE RUG COMPANY WITH GHISLAINE VIÑAS Shongololo

Stone: Collaboration

COSENTINO WITH NINA MAGON Dekton® Onirika

Stone: Mantel

FRANÇOIS & CO.

The Silhouette Mantel from Contemporary Collection

Textile: Collaboration

KRAVET COUTURE WITH COREY DAMEN JENKINS Trad Nouveau

Textile: Collection

THE VALE LONDON Sloane Capsule Collection

Tile: Design

FORNACE BRIONI

Le Piastrelle Segnate by Giovanni Barbieri

Tile: Sustainable Design

KOHLER CO.

The Abstra™ Collection by Kohler WasteLAB®

Wallcovering: Collaboration

HARLEQUIN WITH DIANE HILL

Florence Wallpaper in Fig Blossom, Apple & Peony

Wallcovering: Innovation

ARTE

Mimic Moth from Moooi Wallcovering Memento Moooi Collection

Windows & Doors

JELD-WEN

Auraline® True Composite Windows & Patio Doors

Product Readers’ Choice

Baldwin Hardware

BATH ACCENTS & ACCESSORIES

Modern Cabinet Hardware Collection

Legno Bastone FLOORING St. Moritz G1 from European Elegance Collection

Four Hands

FURNITURE DESIGN

Zoia Dining Table

Monogram Luxury Appliances

HOME APPLIANCES

Monogram™ Designer Collection by Richard T. Anuszkiewicz

Emtek

KITCHEN ACCENTS & ACCESSORIES

Select Cabinet Collection

Baker Furniture

LIGHTING

Murano Vessel Pendant from The Thomas Pheasant Collection

McGuire Furniture

OUTDOOR DESIGN

Cuerda Lounge Chair from The Laura Kirar Collection

François & Co.

STONE & TILE

The Silhouette Mantel from Contemporary Collection

Egg & Dart Textiles

TEXTILES

Rainbow from Pride Velvet Collection

Arte

WALLCOVERINGS

Secret Silhouettes from Décors & Panoramiques Collection

LaCantina Doors

WINDOWS & DOORS

V2 Folding Door

BARROW INTERIORS

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When wide-ranging experience meets creative passion and an exacting eye for detail, great design naturally follows. Introducing Suzanne Barrow. As the principal designer at Barrow Interiors, she is known for her ability to strike a balance between old and new and for crisp, clean designs that feel both comfortable and sophisticated. “After many years designing event spaces for blue-chip brands, I decided to translate my creative experience to high-end residential interiors,” Barrow says. Founded in 2013, Barrow Interiors—along with sister firm, Barrow Building Group—is focused on full-service interior design of new-home builds and remodels as well as furnishings design, fabrics, custom upholstery, curated art and vintage finds. “We are obsessed with the smallest details because they make a house special and strive to create a feeling—not just an aesthetic—from the moment you walk through the door.”

A FRESH PERSPECTIVE

• What inspires your designs? Our work is inspired by travel and life experiences, and with every project we study the local and cultural aesthetics that are reflected in each home’s unique personality.

• Define success. As the owner of a boutique firm, I define success as designing cool projects for great people while having fun doing it.

• What industry luminary inspires you? We are loving everything that architect Jeffrey Dungan is designing right now. His houses are one-of-a-kind and every detail is flawless.

Top This luxe, luminous kitchen features Hostetler custom cabinetry and pulls, a Namib marble waterfall island, Triple Seven sconces, Holland & Sherry Roman shades, a custom stucco range hood, white oak accents and a wonderful work of art by Ann Keane. Right Pecky cypress walls, an Urban Electric sconce, a vintage Rogue Interiors chair, artwork by Carrie Davis and Sygdesigns florals create a restful retreat. Center An inviting tub is complemented by beautiful vintage mosaic tile and an engaging piece from the Charleston Artist Collective. Far right A white oak kitchen ceiling, Carrara marble waterfall island, Classic Brass cabinet hardware and stunning Sygdesigns florals bring organic elegance to this kitchen.

Photography Katie Charlotte

“It’s the smallest details that make all the difference.”

SUZANNE BARROW, PRINCIPAL DESIGNER

Architecture: Josh Youngner, Joshua G. Youngner Architect Interior Design: Mary Beth Wagner, Mary Beth Wagner Interiors

Home Builder: Jared Vann, Sea Island Company Landscape Architecture: Rachael Strickland, Sea Island Company

Away We Go

Infused with a vibrant spirit, a classic Sea Island, Georgia, cottage becomes the backdrop to memorable holidays.

WRITTEN BY MONIQUE MCINTOSH | PHOTOGRAPHY BY NATHAN SCHRODER

Made from coconut shells, a Serena & Lily Pescadero pendant floats above the entry of this Mediterranean-style cottage on the Georgia coast. A Kent mirror by Bunny Williams Home and wicker lamp with a block-print shade from The Lamp Shoppe accent the custom chest.

ea Island, Georgia, has always been a sentimental destination for designer Mary Beth Wagner. From her first fateful visit there more than two decades ago, Wagner and her husband, John, fell hard for the resort community. Between sunbaked afternoons by the ocean and languid bike rides past live oaks dripping with Spanish moss, “We decided right then and there that we would make this our summer tradition,” Wagner shares. Three children and many joyful beach holidays later, the picturesque enclave has become the backdrop to myriad milestones and memories. So, in 2018, they claimed a quintessential Mediterranean-style cottage as their own.

Distinguished by its clay-tiled roof, sheltered courtyard and interior rooms with vaulted ceilings, the abode feels tucked away into its surroundings overlooking the Ocean Forest golf course, its serenity interrupted only by the occasional grazing deer. Over time, the couple realized a renovation would be necessary to extract the most out of their vacation home—while also providing a canvas for Wagner’s well-honed design instincts. Her vision? A “comfortable, elegant and eclectic” retreat exuding the island’s classic coastal allure. For the redo, the owners found an ideal partner in architect Josh Youngner, who had already led renovations of the Ocean Forest clubhouse—itself a paradigm of Sea Island Mediterranean vernacular.

Youngner and Wagner’s first instinct was to dissolve some of the home’s boundaries for more fluid, luminous spaces. They installed “very thin, rail-and-stile windows and doors, which ensured more glazing and more light,” Youngner explains. The original layout was “designed at a time when living and kitchen spaces were still separated,” he notes. Thus, removing the wall blocking the kitchen from central gathering areas freed up kitchen designer Maureen Hodor to transform the area per Wagner’s vision: with appliance-concealing white oak cabinetry, sleek quartz countertops and a burnished brass hood.

Although Youngner borrowed square footage from a side courtyard to establish a practical new pantry and powder room, outdoor gatherings on the property have never felt diminished. Landscape architect Rachael Strickland followed suit with a new pool terrace of cast-stone pavers, then enhanced the lush surroundings by adding a putting

green and inviting teak seating areas lined with crushed coquina shells.

Part of the fun for Wagner was reimagining how relocated rooms might function. Because the home boasted an outdoor dining space and intimate indoor breakfast nook, the designer forwent a formal dining room altogether, choosing instead to establish a colorful sitting room between the kitchen and backyard. Placing a cluster of barrel swivel chairs in the space “just felt more casual for a vacation home,” Wagner notes. Now, “Everyone gravitates here to have their morning cup of coffee.”

In the main living space, the designer similarly eschewed formality in favor of a deep sectional and complementary club chairs in a relaxed ikat print. Moreover, Wagner’s choices throughout the home reflect her love of “transitional mixed with the unexpected,” she explains. For example: Antique elements, seen in French bergère chairs and burl wood accents, balance playful coastal details such as seashells and nautical rope.

Further additions nod to Sea Island’s distinctive milieu. Specifically, Wagner slathered the family room fireplace with tabby, a signature Lowcountry stucco made from mortar mixed with local shells. Here, builder Jared Vann helped source the perfect blend of mottled colors and textures, even going so far as to lead Wagner on a tour of nearby tabbyadorned homes to explore potential applications.

The uniqueness of the completed residence is evident in its every finish, wallcovering and print— from the custom palmetto mural found on walls flanking the main living space and sitting room, to the paisley-adorned headboard in the primary bedroom, to an abstract wallpaper in a powder room that was inspired by sailors’ valentines. “I prefer the mix over the matchy-matchy,” assures Wagner, who plucked fresh hues of green, pink, buttercup yellow and every shade of sky blue directly from the subtropical landscape—as well as botanical paintings by Southern artists including Carlyle Wolfe Lee and Arienne Lepretre.

Oozing classic Sea Island charm, yet brightened for modern life, the Wagners’ getaway reflects their family at every turn, with festive spaces that set the stage for sun-soaked holidays. It’s the backdrop to pool parties, animated alfresco afternoons and lively lunches following rounds of golf. But it just as seamlessly hosts the many moments of stillness spent savoring nature’s tranquility. As Wagner has learned by returning here year after year: “It’s a great place to be when you’re doing nothing at all.”

Above: Inspired by the indigenous palmettos dotting the surrounding landscape, a palm-adorned Caitlin McGauley grass-cloth wallcovering accents the main living space. A scalloped rattan console by Mainly Baskets Home and a bergère chair covered in Taj linen by Peter Dunham Textiles complete the vignette.

Opposite: The same wallcovering appears in the sitting room, which is outfitted with A. Rudin swivel chairs and an RH chandelier. A sunburst mirror from Pierce & Parker Interiors presides over a custom sideboard wrapped in a pale-blue Phillip Jeffries grass cloth.

Left: The intimate in-kitchen dining nook centers around an oval RH table and Caribou chairs by Ochre. Fabricated by Island Drapes and Upholstery, the window treatments feature Houlès fabric. The artwork is by Arienne Lepretre.

Opposite: A Karen Smidth painting hangs above the family room sofa featuring Perennials upholstery and throw pillows in Vanderhurd textiles. A custom coffee table joins the John Himmel Decorative Arts ottoman and armchairs.

Right: The home’s whimsical nature is well evidenced in this powder room. Spiro’s vibrant Kandilli wallpaper, an antique mirror encrusted with seashells and Visual Comfort & Co. sconces adorn the space.

Opposite: Benjamin Moore’s Wickham Gray blankets the primary bedroom. Playful prints punctuate the space—from the headboard upholstered in Raoul Textiles’ Kashmir paisley to a side table covered in Schumacher’s Mrs. Howell linen.

Above: To amplify outdoor living options, architect Josh Youngner incorporated an expanded pool terrace where RH lounge chairs compose an idyllic retreat. Poolside views can be better appreciated indoors, too, thanks to arched windows with narrow stiles by Marvin.

Opposite: Landscape architect Rachael Strickland reimagined these areas by incorporating new spaces suited to outdoor gatherings. Within a patio filled with native coquina shells, a teak lounge set by RH holds court with a ceramic garden stool from The Vine Garden Market.

Natural Instincts

Cerebral concepts and coastal inspirations converge in a Charleston artist’s curvaceous ceramics.

WRITTEN BY FOLASADE OLOGUNDUDU

PHOTOGRAPHY BY PETER FRANK EDWARDS

Motivated by spatial psychology and feng shui, Charleston ceramicist Nadia Stieglitz creates vessels imbued with profound meaning. “I give purpose to everything,” says the French-born talent, who relocated to the Holy City in 2016. Although she studied painting during her years in New York, as a ceramicist, Stieglitz remains almost entirely self-taught. “As soon as I touched the clay, it was compulsive,” she reveals. “I had to keep going.”

With a process that combines multiple handbuilding techniques, Stieglitz typically fashions her initial stoneware and earthenware forms around a bulbous object. Further contours are added using slab molds and coils.

The resulting biomorphic silhouettes show Stieglitz’s sensitivity to nature—while the fluidity of their forms references femininity.

“The rounded curves are reminiscent of the contours of women’s bodies,” she explains.

“My sculptures celebrate female sensuality and strength; they are reminders that women are powerful, valuable, worthy of occupying space.”

Operating on intuition, Stieglitz brushes on a layer of watered-down clay, or slip, to impart impromptu patterns on her pieces. “There is something freeing about the spontaneity in my work,” the artist says. “I don’t like things that are too routine.” Once the clay is dry, Stieglitz amplifies the embellishments using the sgraffito technique, an Italian term meaning “scratched.” After applying a layer of contrasting color to the hardened pottery, she etches the surface to reveal the clay beneath. These marks evoke an earthy beauty, referencing botanical motifs, marine organisms or coastal landforms shaped by the changing tides. Their tactility also invites viewers to interact with the pieces beyond the sensation of sight.

Recently, Stieglitz embraced a move within Studio Union, the shared creative space in North Charleston where, on mild days, she and her cohorts lift the garage door, flooding the room with sunlight. Additional square footage allows the artist to increase the scale of her pieces, while a more curated studio environment facilitates greater connection with the collectors and interior designers who commission her work. Says Stieglitz: “Ceramics is a medium capable of exploring complex conceptual ideas. These pieces are not simply decorative objects; they carry messages that can transform or elevate an entire space.”

In her recently expanded North Charleston studio, artist Nadia Stieglitz unveils a freshly shaped clay form with sensuous contours (opposite). The tools of her practice (left) help the artist implement both spontaneous and studied textures onto their surfaces (below). Stieglitz’s work table (bottom) chronicles the creative process from organic inspiration, to sketches, to completed vessels.

ESTATE of WONDER

Enchanting details and sophisticated finishes lend a modern take on this Georgia family’s storybook residence.

WRITTEN BY MICHELLE BRUNNER

PHOTOGRAPHY BY EMILY FOLLOWILL | STYLING BY ELEANOR ROPER

Architecture: Brad Heppner, Bradley E. Heppner Architecture, LLC

Interior Design: Amy Morris, Amy Morris Interiors

Home Builder: Ken Dooley, Dooley Custom Homes, LLC

An Aesthetics Wallcoverings silk wallpaper from Jerry Pair brings a soft blush tone to the entry. The Dennis & Leen bench, Thomas Pheasant lantern from 14th Street Modern & Vintage Home and scraped white oak floors from Crafted Supply underscore the home’s old-world sensibility.

ometimes a wrong turn leads to the right place. This was certainly the case for a Georgia family of four, who realized a dream thanks to such a detour. Having grown up on a farm in Tennessee, the wife always aspired for vast acreage where her children could roam freely. Upon learning about a sprawling plot of land for sale on Atlanta’s northern outskirts, she decided to assess its potential in person. A fateful miscalculation, however, led her down a different road, terminating at the peak of a breathtaking ridge with extraordinary views. “I drove up this long driveway that would probably scare most people, but then I came upon this beautiful setting at the top of the hill and simply fell in love with it,” she recounts.

Bordered by dense stands of mature trees, the more than 7-acre property promised an idyllic backdrop for the family’s future abode. The home’s architect, Brad Heppner, was quick to recommend Amy Morris, a designer he’s collaborated with frequently—and with whom the clients had also worked previously. That warm sense of familiarity was a windfall for a project of such magnitude. Of his and Morris’ easy rapport, the architect reveals: “We’ve developed a respect and a professional trust; once you have that, everything else goes smoothly.”

Good thing, too, since construction presented several logistical challenges. The lot’s steep elevation made getting materials from the street to the site difficult, while the hilltop location required regrading to ensure the new house would be situated on flat land. Thankfully, these obstacles were addressed by general contractor Ken Dooley without trepidation. The lengthy permitting process presented yet another hurdle. “But Ken worked miracles to keep the project alive and moving,” Heppner adds.

To complement the woodland setting, the couple requested an exterior that would relay romance and permanence—the kind of baronial manor a heroine might happen upon in a children’s book. Heppner answered with a plaster-washed, brick-and-stone manse featuring multiple gables and loose references to English Arts and Crafts style. “Rather than a literal interpretation of a fairy-tale house, we

incorporated elements that would subtly evoke that feeling,” he notes.

Those components include custom millwork that playfully riffs on classic architectural motifs. Intricate tracery adorns the entry hall ceiling as a trio of limestone arches, supported by Doric columns, frames the great room’s steel casement doors. And since most of the rooms on the main level tout ceilings more than 12 feet tall, finding ways to make the height feel less imposing became a priority. Along with leaded-glass panels, coffered details bring the entryways down to scale while filtering in more natural light, which flows through the graceful transom windows Heppner incorporated throughout the house.

Morris, meanwhile, conjured an approachable old-world feel through a mix of antiques, transitional silhouettes and neutral palettes with bursts of blush—a favorite color of the wife and daughters— as well as peacock blue. And although the home is packed with monumental rooms designed for entertaining, there are casual nooks for the family, too. The kitchen, for instance—a glorious crescendo of Calacatta Viola Extra marble and brass pinstriping—was conceived to be a thoroughbred cook space, while the adjacent scullery is the unsung workhorse where flowers are arranged and coffee is made. “The wife loves brass, which is reflected throughout the house,” Morris notes. “When it came to stone, it was a matter of fully showcasing the finishes she appreciates most.” Similarly, while the great room shines with opulent appointments, the petrol-hued family room contrasts as a cocooning family hangout.

Because the whole of the project took nearly seven years to complete, the design team was able to watch their clients’ daughters grow up along the way. To ensure the children experienced an ongoing sense of wonder in the home, Morris and Heppner incorporated many enchanting features. Two examples? A linen closet was converted into a tiny library, and a secret spiral staircase connects the girls’ bedrooms to their parents’ suite.

As the project reached its final chapter, Morris also devised a special surprise for the owners: Her team completed the entire install in a single week. “I am not a visual person, so to see it all come together was magical,” the wife shares. “To take it all the way from paper to real life, and to be able to say, ‘I’m home now,’ is the most fantastic feeling.”

Right: The glamorous bar plays to the wife’s love of warm metals. A backsplash of linear 24-carat gold Reve mosaic tile by Sara Baldwin for New Ravenna sets off a brass countertop by François & Co. Série Rare hardware accents the Kingdom Woodworks custom cabinetry.

Opposite: In the breakfast area, Visual Comfort & Co.’s Launceton lantern presides over a table from Showroom 58, Julian Chichester chairs and a bench from R Hughes. The grounds visible through Loewen windows were shaped by landscape architecture firm Planters, Inc.

Above: The scullery cabinets are painted Benjamin Moore’s Ambler Slate and bejeweled with Schaub & Company hardware. The quartzite countertops were sourced from Marmi, and the Kallista faucet is from Renaissance Tile & Bath.

Opposite: Kingdom Woodworks custom cabinetry and bold slabs of Calacatta Viola Extra marble from Marmi dominate the kitchen, where a custom hood by Forge Fire Designs crowns the Lacanche range. The vintage brass pendants were found at Interiors Market.

Above: Hand-painted Gracie wallpaper through Holland & Sherry graces this formal powder room, where Porta Romana sconces from Jerry Pair flank a Venetian-style mirror by Mirror Home. The marble vanity and Kallista faucet are from Renaissance Tile & Bath.

Opposite: The primary suite’s towering headboard, upholstered in Métaphores velvet, was designer Amy Morris’ custom creation. Bedding by The Linen Ladies and a lumbar pillow of Fortuny silk complete the bed. The draperies feature Kohro fabric with Kanchi trim from Grizzel & Mann, Inc.

Window to Nature

Architecture: Sam Edgens, Edgens Herzog Architects Interior Design: Teri Thomas, Teri Thomas Interiors Home Builder: John Lupoli, Lupoli Construction Landscape Architecture: Jeremy Smearman, Planters, Inc.

WRITTEN BY KELLY VENCILL SANCHEZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRIE WILLIAMS

Greeting guests in the home’s newly enclosed entryway is a custom Holland & Sherry wool rug, its checkers bringing graphic contrast to the slate floors and log-and-chink walls. Above the ebonized Noir console hangs an acrylic painting by North Carolina artist Elizabeth Bradford.

estled along the verdant outskirts of Cashiers, North Carolina, lies a property where, on any given day, silence is broken only by the wind rustling through Black Tupelo trees, the splash of the stream rolling past, and the occasional bark of a dog—the latter courtesy of two rescue hounds belonging to the owners. For a Charlotte-based couple who descend on these forested acres seasonally, this serene setting was what sealed the deal. “I got out of the car, listened to the sound of the water, and that was it,” the wife remembers. “It took me 30 seconds; I hadn’t even seen the inside of the house.”

The existing abode was a traditional affair with reclaimed log-and-chink siding. Yet, despite its setting at the confluence of a river headwaters and a creek, it didn’t make the most of the scenery. When architect Sam Edgens came to take a look, he sized up the U-shaped entry courtyard, the cathedral-ceilinged great room, and the rear porch overlooking the water: Liberating the views, he determined, would be key.

Steel-framed windows and doors set the tone for the down-to-the-studs renovation that followed. Although Edgens preserved the essence of the log and timber materials his clients loved, he was committed to injecting a fresh perspective.

“We didn’t really want to change how the home’s exterior looked,” the architect notes. Instead, “It was all about marrying up the inside of the house with the outside—which was very rustic—and, at the same time, introducing a more updated feel.”

Edgens enclosed the front porch with glass and steel not only to establish a more inviting entrance to the home, but also to signal its unique modernity. Other spaces were similarly transformed. The dramatically reconfigured kitchen and dining room now take full advantage of wooded views through expansive windows. And at the rear of the house, the screened porch ceiling was raised to expand the watery vistas that were previously obscured. Finally, a newly added wing contains a glass-encased keeping room and powder room while, for the canine members of the family, the architect outfitted the mudroom with a dog-washing station.

The residence’s complex reconstruction necessitated new electrical and mechanical systems as well as a new roof, so Edgens placed

confidence in general contractor John Lupoli— supported by project manager Scott Sloop and superintendent Chris Vanderwiele—to oversee these and more beautifying tasks. “We really leaned on John to find the best craftspeople for everything, from the reclaimed oak doors to the oversize steel kitchen hood and shelving,” the architect shares.

Joining the team once the new framing was in place, designer Teri Thomas quickly formed a close partnership with Edgens, with the two refining decisions and bouncing every idea off of each other. To unite interior and exterior, they accented larger rooms with barnwood plank paneling, then finished smaller-scale spaces using contrasting white plaster. “My intention was to have the interior highlight materials that felt appropriate for the house,” Thomas says. “Now, you walk in and say, ‘That’s different.’ But it all works together; it’s fresh and new, yet timeless.”

Thomas balanced harder-edged materials such as steel and stone with soft elements like tufted-wool entry rugs she likens to lily pads. Interspersed with custom upholstery are unexpected additions Thomas inserted “for soul,” such as antique French wooden chairs that bring coziness to the keeping room. “They are the kind of pieces that make a place feel rooted,” the designer shares. A chiefly muted palette of earth tones is punctuated by bright greens and blues, most evident in abstract artworks, but also appearing on retro dining chairs donning turquoise leather. “The pop gets your attention,” Thomas notes.

By contrast, landscape designer Jeremy Smearman’s mission was one of restraint. “Our task was to reconcile the house with the landscape,” he says. “This project was more of an exercise in what we did not do.” His team’s work encompassed clearing corridors through the judicious thinning of trees and vegetation that had grown unwieldy over the years, then thoughtfully integrating new and relocated boxwoods to give structure to the garden, also home to lovingly tended beds of vegetables and dahlias.

The homeowners say it’s the retreat they’d always dreamed of. “Our design team pushed us to think differently, not the way most people would approach a mountain house,” the husband says. And although it’s a seasonal getaway for now, the wife adds, “One day, we hope to live here permanently.”

Steel windows and doors by Arcadia Custom frame the great room, which features metal railings fabricated by Axeros Iron Project. Minotti swivel chairs join a Charles Stewart sectional as red-leather Alfonso Marina chairs surround the Harrison-Van Horn game table.

Above: Barnwood sourced via Adam Garrett Designs, LLC introduces texture to the dining area, where Salinas Diner chairs by Charles Stewart wear Holland & Sherry leather. Lindsey Adelman Studio’s Branching Bubble chandelier complements the clean lines of the custom trestle table beneath.

Opposite: In the kitchen, an oversize carbon-steel hood by Axeros Iron Project coordinates with black cabinetry by Donlon & Merrell Designs. Thomas Hayes Studio counter stools line the white oak island by Reaching Quiet Design, which also crafted the glass-reinforced concrete backsplash.

“My intention was to have the interior highlight materials that felt appropriate for the house.”

–TERI THOMAS

Architect Sam Edgens’ rebuild of the back porch included adding a fireplace and raising the ceiling—calling attention to views of the creek beyond. A plush sofa, lounge chairs and swing by Kettal create an inviting seating area around a Surya rug.

Right: Ceramic herringbone tile from Renaissance Tile & Bath spans the primary bathroom floors, while an Arteriors mirror tops the vanity by Donlon & Merrell Designs. A Four Hands accent table accompanies the Stone Forest tub.

Opposite: Farrow & Ball’s Shaded White pairs beautifully with a barnwood ceiling in the primary bedroom, where zigzagging pillow fabric by Romo accents Oly’s Scout canopy bed. A Verellen ottoman rests atop the Stark carpet.

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