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In this award-winning kitchen, NKBA designer Philip Nikolich combined high-gloss cabinetry, textured woods, leather and sculptural hardware to create a chic, sleek space. “We always try to incorporate something different,” says Nikolich. “The end result is that we want our designs to inspire. No one is inspired by design that is recycled or over-used.” Through its professional development programs and certifications, comprehensive Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) marketplace, vibrant exchange of information, innovation and ideas, the National Kitchen & Bath Association strives to inspire its members and build an unparalleled design community. For more information on membership and to be inspired, visit NKBA.org.
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M AT E R I A L Brimming with inspiration, four arbiters of style share their playful mood boards.
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TREND Decorative surfaces from bygone eras continue to intrigue today.
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SPOTLIGHT Classically celebrated furnishings shine through a modern lens.
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K I TC H E N + B AT H Thomas O’Brien’s own curated kitchen makes for a very special space.
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Leap of Faith
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A San Francisco designer sets the stage for a well-lived life in an exuberant and colorful Presidio Heights home.
The main ingredients for a Stinson Beach vacation house are a sense of place and spaces that facilitate family gathering.
Artist Eric Zener uses both the thrill and the serenity of being in the water as a metaphor for the way we navigate the tides of life.
Should Helena Bonham Carter visit San Francisco, she would feel right at home in this abode that channels Merchant Ivory films.
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ON THE COVER: When creating this fashion-minded home for well-dressed and color-loving clients, designer Ken Fulk selected Élitis Galerie des glaces wallcovering
as an elegant backdrop for Coup Studio’s Oasis sofa dressed in an Osborne & Little peacock-colored velvet. The Scalinatella coffee table is by Jonathan Adler and the zebra-patterned floor covering is by Stark. The passageway offers a glimpse of an intimate seating area by a window. Page 150
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With unsurpassed selection top of mind, Integrated Resources Group has become an invaluable partner for homeowners, fabricators, designers and contractors alike. Whether one seeks a completely unique natural stone or an engineered marvel, owner Ameeta Chadha and her team have the product on hand and the knowledge to help ensure it’s the right choice. The secret to IRG’s impressive stock is its international connections. “Our surfaces come from everywhere in the world, but primarily Brazil, Italy, India and Turkey,” Chadha shares. “We travel to these places every year to personally source product. We have also spent all of our time in business—since 1989—building strong, trust-filled relationships with suppliers. We are constantly in contact with them, and it results in some incredible acquisition opportunities.”
VARIETY IS THE NEW TREND “Today, we are seeing a lot of projects that embrace the maximalist style of design, wherein an array of engineered and natural surfaces are combined in different color and pattern juxtapositions,” Chadha says. One current client’s request exemplifies this emerging aesthetic preference. “We are working on a project in the Bay Area in which the client is using a vast assortment of our surfaces. It will feature everything from Calacatta Caldia Wave to semiprecious Tiger’s Eye slabs to Geoluxe and PentalQuartz; it’s almost like an IRG showroom.” With an established color palette as one’s guide, Chadha explains, one can get creative without losing cohesion.
Top: In this stunning kitchen, IRG’s Belvedere quartzite is complemented by brass hardware that mirrors the same tone as parts of the stone’s veining. Designed and displayed at Precision Cabinetry & Design of Sacramento, it feels formal and sophisticated, yet full of fascinating detail—a perfect example of maximalist design. Above: The rich veining of Belvedere quartzite is unusual and abundant with visual interest.
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Fifteen & Fab! WOW! It’s been 15 years since we launched with one magazine in Colorado. The past decade and a half, we have grown into the largest design network in the country, with 14 regional editions. I am incredibly proud to lead a brand that champions local design on such a grand scale. To celebrate our birthday, Luxe Interiors + Design is looking boldly toward the future. We have a new logo, and a fresh updated look. While we evolve, our tenets remain: Home is your greatest luxury. Good design lives around your corner. Design professionals are invaluable. The built environment is the foundation. We believe there is power in diversity and authenticity. Finally, and most importantly, design is life-enhancing. A heartfelt thank you to our team (past and present), to our beloved design community, to our advertising partners and to our valued reader. With love and optimism for the days and years ahead.
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Atop Nob Hill, where San Francisco’s wellheeled railroad barons once lived, is a new residential address fit for today’s movers and shakers. Crescent comprises 44 luxury condominium residences, a secret garden and a rooftop deck with downtown views. Luxe spoke to Daniel Lobitz, partner at Robert A.M. Stern Architects, who led the design team on the project. crescentnobhill.com Crescent is the first new residence to be built on Nob Hill in 40 years. Were you nervous or excited about the challenge? Both. It’s a storybook corner, the intersection of the two remaining cable car lines, with
many notable neighbors. We definitely felt a great responsibility to do something that fit in, yet made its own statement. What feeling did you hope to create? Homes that have an open living-diningkitchen idea, with a certain degree of definition for the kitchen, and light-filled spaces. We also designed flexibility into the units, because we want these to be whole-life residences. Somebody might eventually have a need for multiple children’s bedrooms. As the children move out, they might want to convert a bedroom into a study or a library.
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Heath Ceramics studio director Tung Chiang spent three months hunkered down at his home, exploring various design ideas and glazes for the company’s latest biannual seasonal collection, collaborating with co-owner and creative director Catherine Bailey and his studio team via videoconference. The 2020 Winter Seasonal Collection, which Tung coined “Seasons of Hope,” conveys strength and simplicity. The collection’s beautifully crafted pieces—a bud vase, sprout vase, teapot and cups, plaza tray, butter dish and small pitcher— each sport a gradient glaze. “Working as a creative in this tough time strangely helped me focus,” Chiang says. “Isolation translated to concentration. The quiet gave me the chance to explore the meaning of design. Ultimately, this collection is about inspiring hope and love.” heathceramics.com
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A focus on natural materials helps bring the outdoors in. The reclaimed wood of Statsky Design’s dining and coffee tables and the natural oak of Liaigre’s Nagato side table are two of my favorites. –JENNIFER ROBIN
I am loving some of the new Hartmann & Forbes window coverings and nubby, slubby Holly Hunt Great Outdoors fabrics. I am spending so much time outside in the garden and watching those California hills turn golden. –KATIE MCCAFFREY This year has been a great lesson in the beauty of slowing down. I’ve seen how valuable it is to step back and let our minds be freely creative before sharing ideas. –CATHERINE KWONG
One thing I always encourage my clients to invest in is hardware and fixtures. You use your kitchen faucet every day. It should feel and look like jewelry. –JAIMIE BELEW
I recently discovered the Emerald line of paints from Sherwin-Williams, which has some beautiful colors. It’s a cleanable flat paint with the paint and primer in one.
Filling the room with music lifts my spirits and reminds me to move around and dance while I work. Taylor Swift’s Folklore is on heavy repeat, as is Lady Gaga’s Chromatica. I’ve also fallen deep into Netflix’s La Casa de las Flores. It makes me feel like I’m traveling in Mexico City. –JON DE LA CRUZ
I’ve been drawn to more color in my house— the bolder the better. Currently, I’m obsessed with all things yellow— specifically in the mustard-y yellow family, similar to Farrow & Ball Babouche. –KELLY FINLEY
–GRANT K. GIBSON
My go-to colors are Rodeo by Benjamin Moore and Skimming Stone by Farrow & Ball. I use them to create a full envelope of color— walls, trim, crown, ceiling—all done in one of these shades.
We’re buying more vintage pieces to accommodate faster timelines. We love Orange Furniture in Los Angeles. –LAUREN GEREMIA
–ECHE MARTINEZ
Nothing says ‘snuggle with me’ like a blanket made with Rosemary Hallgarten textiles from Coup D’Etat. Also, a cashmere Holly Hunt rug from KneedlerFauchère. What’s more comfy than walking on cashmere?
Antiques offer a sense of calm and connect us to our shared past. In my entry, I have a vintage blue glass mirror from the 1920s and a console I purchased from Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen, the Parisian flea market.
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–KENDALL WILKINSON
Sometimes it’s a piece of furniture that can make you feel safe and happy, like the Mad King Armchair by Marcel Wanders from Poliform. It’s scaled perfectly and the optional quilted fabric is extra cushy. –VERNON APPLEGATE AND GIOI TRAN 058
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Toasting our 15th anniversary, Luxe celebrates the power and influence of feel-good design.
THREE LUMINARIES CONTEMPLATE DESIGN. AS TOLD TO MICHELLE BRUNNER
Bunny Williams in the sample library at her Manhattan office.
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My memories of growing up in Charlottesville, Virginia, were of constant company. I lived out in the country, and everyone—my great aunt, godmother, parents—went to each other’s houses. Having a dinner party or a cocktail buffet was a regular occurrence. There were libraries stacked with books and dogs constantly running in and out. It instilled in me the belief that houses should be welcoming, but not so precious that someone might feel uncomfortable. I’ve often said that starting a project is like embarking on a new romance—that feeling of seeing someone across the room at a dinner party and your heart races. I fantasize about the house, imagining what it’s going to look and feel like finished. Like all affairs, there are the highs and lows, the traumas and dramas. There are exhilarating moments when you go shopping and find the perfect piece. Then there are the times when you’re dealing with budget constraints or something goes wrong. When I finish a house, I get incredibly sad. It’s time to move on to the next affair, but it’s hard because that project lived in my head for so long. Working for Sister Parish and Albert Hadley taught me so much. I was just 24 years old, when I was lucky enough to experience the taxi-cab yellow drawing room they did for William Paley’s apartment. It had beautiful French furniture, a Coromandel screen and paintings by Van Gogh and Gauguin, yet the room was so comfortable. It was a perfect juxtaposition of grand and simple. I’ll never forget that space. Interestingly enough, people tend to think that I mostly do chintz rooms, but I believe one of the most beautiful things is to have a very severe background with an incredible piece of 18th-century furniture and a modern painting. No matter the style, it’s got to be comfortable, and that’s especially important now. Eight people should be able to sit in a group and talk to each other with a place to rest their drink. Coming out of this period, people will either want cozier houses filled with furniture and objects, or they’ll be compelled to edit and simplify. Everybody wants an easy answer, but there’s never been just one way in design.
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This past year taught us that design isn’t just a pretty picture; it’s a vital component of our lives. We all like to believe that our homes matter. Certainly, I do—after all, I have a business based around that idea. But the importance of the spaces that we live in was magnified during the pandemic. When we look at gatherings that are more intimate, it makes experiences more valued and important. Though I’ve been sheltering in Provincetown, Massachusetts, I generally think of San Francisco as my home. There’s a common thread that draws outsiders and nonconformists there, whether it’s artsy bohemians or the tech folks; it’s a community that relishes quirkiness and eccentricity. You get the feeling that even the blue bloods in San Francisco have some wonderful tawdry tale in their past! It’s the kind of place where a leather daddy, a drag queen, a tech gazillionaire and a doyenne with a neck full of diamonds can all sit at the same table. It’s part of what drew me there, and what adds a sense of otherness or fearlessness to our work. When I was younger, I was desperate and excited to learn about design. Growing up in Virginia, I recall the impression family trips to Monticello or The Greenbrier had on me. As I got older, I became interested in designers who built totally immersive environments. The first time I went to Hotel Costes in Paris I was enthralled by Jacques Garcia’s ability to create transportive spaces. Similarly, Tony Duquette and Renzo Mongiardino had this gift for crafting rooms in an incredibly theatrical way. For us, every project starts with a story. There’s literally a written script for every job we do. The story provides a guidepost so we don’t lose sight of what we’re trying to achieve. Not every project comes with a rich narrative, but sometimes you get lucky, which happened with our revamp of the Cloud Club, (the legendary lunch spot in the Chrysler Building). It’s one of the most iconic buildings in the world. We want to honor the building’s past as well as the optimism of its era. That’s what’s so special about working on this building at this particular moment. I think we all want to feel optimistic about something right now.
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L I G H T C R E A T E S shadow. S H A D O W re veals light . The Kintsu Bath Collection TM
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Growing up in Palm Beach was a unique experience because it was all folly and fantasy. Every aspect of my childhood home was magical. I grew up in a turreted-shingled church in the middle of a garden filled with orange blossoms and bougainvillea. It’s a place where you can paint vines up over your walls and ceiling. It’s personality-forward decorating. That love of theatrical design, the integration of indoor/outdoor spaces and a laid-back approach to entertaining carry through my designs, no matter where I’m working. Though I hadn’t planned on becoming a designer, I didn’t know how to not make design a priority. Deep down I just really like to find things and shine a light on them in a way that shows their potential. To illustrate, I’m not a morning person—there’s very little you could do to get me to wake up before 8:30 a.m. But if a friend said, I’ll give you $300 to go to the flea market to buy things for my house, I would be up at 5 a.m. shivering in the rain with a sense of anticipation that rivals Christmas morning. I get this feeling when I walk into an antique store or turn down an aisle at a flea market. I think we’re all led to things by our joy and if we’re lucky that can be our career. When I look back, the buildings could burn down and the houses could be sold, but what matters is the people I’ve come to love or be changed by. It’s funny—you think your career is about what you do, but it’s mostly about who you do it with. An unforeseen and often uncelebrated highlight is that I get to work with my mother (interior designer Mimi McMakin). She’s the designer I’ve learned the most from, and it’s not just what she’s taught me professionally per se, but also the constantly evolving, beautiful home she provided for us. The past year has given us all a chance to reconsider our priorities and what makes our homes distinctly ours. The pandemic, the stopping of work, having been stuck in our houses—it’s made things that matter mean much more. Personally, it has made me more focused on antiques, vintage items and things that have history. It’s beauty with deeper roots, meaning and authenticity.
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Celerie Kemble in her New York City apartment.
FOR A NEW WAVE OF HOME DECOR BRANDS, GOOD BUSINESS AND SOCIAL CONSCIOUS GO HAND IN HAND. W R I T T E N BY G R AC E B E U L E Y H U N T
“Consumers are becoming more discerning about investing in brands with purpose,” says Jodie Fried, co-founder of Armadillo. Of the brand’s artisan and weaver community (shown here), she adds, “We consider them extended family.”
Being confined to our spaces like never before has shed light on every facet of our homes: the look, the function, the comforts— and with renewed potency, the intentions behind the items we live with. While consumer activism gained fresh credence in 2020, a rising tide of young design brands have been defining a new model of ethical production at scale for years. Unable to find fine, handmade rugs that aligned with their value set, Jodie Fried and Sally Pottharst founded Armadillo with community enrichment and fairtrade practices as key DNA pillars. Not a decade into business, the duo established The Armadillo Foundation, which supports free medical clinics and funds an elementary school in their weaver village in India. “We have a team on the ground and our artisans know that if they have a
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financial or medical need, they can come to us,” says Fried. For Los Angeles-based Block Shop, kinship was a similarly integral principal. Helmed by sisters Hopie and Lily Stockman, the cult favorite design studio was born on relationships Lily had developed with a family of next-generation block printers while studying overseas. Recognizing kindred spirits in these artistic entrepreneurs, the sisters hatched plans for a graphic block print brand whose success champions wages two to three times higher than the national average and dedicates 5% of proceeds toward health care initiatives in the Jaipur artisan community. “A familial sense of decency has always been our core ethos,” says Hopie. Like the Stockman sisters, Christina Bryant too found the spark for St. Frank,
her luxury home goods brand, while abroad. Living in rural Rwanda, Bryant became enamored with the exquisite Agaseke baskets made in her village. So spurred a business model that works with artisans in under-resourced communities to design and produce product lines. (To date, St. Frank supports jobs in more than two dozen countries.) “We showcase traditional craft as art form,” says Bryant, adding that her Oaxacan embroidered tablecloths take four women an entire month to create. “Our model is the opposite of exploitative. We make a premium product that the handiwork deserves.” As with anything shown affection, the impact is palpable. Notes Hopie, “When human care and thoughtfulness flow from creator to object, you sense that intention when you hold it in your hand.”
photo: courtesy armadillo.
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A-LISTERS RECALL THE SPACES THAT HAVE LEFT AN INDELIBLE MARK. W R I T T E N A N D P R O D U C E D BY B R I T TA N Y C H E VA L I E R M C I N T Y R E
Alexa Hampton's sitting room for the 2014 Kips Bay Decorator Show House.
“In 2014, I did the Kips Bay Decorator Show House at the famed Villard Houses. It was a Mudejar fantasy of a sitting room that was really elevated by the architecture of this NYC landmark.” –ALEXA HAMPTON, ALEXAHAMPTON.COM
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“I have a few rooms I continually fall back on for inspiration. I love Nancy Lancaster’s ‘buttah-yellah’ drawing room on London’s Avery Row and Billy Baldwin’s La Fiorentina in the south of France— both for their mastery of furniture layouts and comfortable style.” –DANIELLE ROLLINS, DANIELLEDROLLINS.COM
“ If I had to choose one building as being the most important to my work, it would be the Renaissance palazzo Villa Rotonda designed by Andrea Palladio. Studying it helped me discover the tenets and discipline of classical design and the proportional principles of Vitruvius.” –TOM STRINGER, TOMSTRINGER.COM
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“My favorite room is the grand salon of the late designer Hubert de Givenchy in Paris. It taught me the importance of creating multiple ways to use a room, the joy of mixing wildly disparate elements together, and that a space shouldn’t appear perfect, but rather that it has effortlessly evolved over time.”
When designing the grand salon in his former residence, Château du Grand-Lucé, in France’s Loire Valley, Timothy Corrigan turned to Hubert de Givenchy as inspiration.
–TIMOTHY CORRIGAN, TIMOTHY-CORRIGAN.COM
–FERN SANTINI, FERNSANTINI.COM
“My first ‘pinch me’ moment was when Luxe ran my Palmolive Building project on its Chicago and National covers in 2012. It was a game changer for my confidence and gave me assurance that I was really capable of hanging with the best designers in the country.” –SUMMER THORNTON, SUMMERTHORNTONDESIGN.COM
“Last year, I designed a bedroom suite for a showhouse inspired by my mother, a breast cancer survivor, with the intent of renewal for anyone going through treatment. Colors, textures and patterns were all inspired by my heritage, and once the room was complete, I knew I had created something that would take me to the next level.” –GAIL DAVIS, GAILDAVISDESIGNSLLC.COM
The foyer of Summer Thornton’s Chicago project featured in Luxe Interiors + Design in 2012.
timothy corrigan photo: eric piasecki. summer thornton photo: nick johnson.
“Three years ago, my career changed when I was hired for the interiors of a Mayan-inspired house by Paul Lamb Architects. Not only did the clients have a love for the Mayan culture, but also a fascination with Art Deco. It was my first chance to put a collection together that embraced several centuries— everything from Biedermeier to Ruhlmann to Giacometti to now. It was scary, but oh so rewarding!”
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–KATHRYN IRELAND, KATHRYNIRELAND.COM Kathryn Ireland’s textile Breakfast nook designed collection displayed by Charlotte Lucas in her original Santa Monica home.
“Many years ago, I designed the main bedroom and bathroom for a showhouse that changed my career. At that time, I had several articles written about my love for color and pattern. While I do love both, I felt like I was being pigeonholed as “the pattern guy.” So, I designed a neutral room. It certainly helped me gain a whole new level of clientele.” –JAY JEFFERS, JAYJEFFERS.COM
“Ca’Liza, our version of Heron Bay in Nassau, was on a magazine cover and changed my career forever.” –AMANDA LINDROTH, AMANDALINDROTHDESIGN.COM Mark Sikes’s room for the 2015 Kips Bay Decorator Show House.
“ Designing the dining room for the 2015 Kips Bay Decorator Show House was a big step. It was classic and timeless but bold. The room was inspired by Marella Agnelli. It was the first time East Coasters and editors could see and experience a space by me.” –MARK D. SIKES, MARKDSIKES.COM
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Amanda Lindroth’s island getaway in Nassau, Bahamas.
kathryn ireland photo: tim beddow. mark sikes photo: amy neunsinger. amanda lindroth photo: tria giovan.
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“Since Los Angeles was void of anything resembling the British Isles in the early ’90s, I opened a tiny shop in Santa Monica. With my collection of lighting, pillows, tartan throws and other accessories flying off the shelves (all 10 of them), I realized I had arrived!”
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A breakfast nook designed by Charlotte Lucas.
–CHARLOTTE LUCAS, CHARLOTTELUCASDESIGN.COM
“Growing up in New York, I was starstruck by the magnitude and beauty of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Now, whenever I begin a project, I think of its grandeur and scale, its enclosure and how specific pieces will relate to the space and create just enough tension to make it interesting.”
“ My great-grandmother’s house in the small village of Péronne in France has the thing I find most beautiful in a building: a deep sense of being grounded, having been in one place for so long that it feels like it belongs as much as the hill that it sits on. The building’s stone is the same color as the earth of the courtyard and the vineyards that surround it. It feels organically connected, almost as if it sprouted up on its own.”
–JOY MOYLER, JOYMOYLERINTERIORS.COM
–JESSICA HELGERSON, JHINTERIORDESIGN.COM
Patrick McCarthy’s Miami living room designed by Thom Filicia. Thom Filicia's living room design for Patrick McCarthy.
“Fashion publishing icon Patrick McCarthy’s Miami apartment was one of my first projects after opening my firm. I was able to push creative boundaries with the space—custom pieces blended with antiques and his incredible art collection. The design made sense for Miami and McCarthy’s lifestyle, while pushing the limits a bit.” –THOM FILICIA, THOMFILICIA.COM
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“Designing a house for my sister-in-law and her family was a turning point. My style has evolved since this 2016 project, but the hallmarks of my work— combining old with new, taking chances with pattern and color, and being practical yet creative about space— ring true to this day.”
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FLEXFORM SAN FR ANCISCO & LOS ANGELES Flexform’s 2020 collection introduces new products by Christophe Pillet. His new Echoes chairs are made with a stylish, light metal structure and natural cord, crafted entirely by hand in Italy.
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The Hans Wegner-designed Papa Bear is the most exclusive chair in the world. With a perfect combination of luxurious upholstery, natural horsehair, cotton, palm and flax fibers, it is a chair for life. Made to order in Denmark by PP Møbler. Priced from $17,500. fjorn.com
NIDO LIVING Curve appeal ... this arched bench from Riva 1920 is handcrafted from a single block of scented cedar and charred with fire using the ancient Japanese shou sugi ban technique. The effect is windswept and sculptural. nidosf.com
DA VINCI MARBLE Who wouldn’t want to cozy up here? From the Da Vinci Marble Outdoor Program, these Cielo quartzite leathered pavers and Zellige Moroc tiles in Goodnight Grey are featured to perfection. Custom or stocked, the possibilities are endless at Da Vinci. davincimarble.com
CHRIS HOWARD ANTIQUES & MODERN Karpen of California’s Horn lounge chairs are considered one of California’s iconic chair designs of the midcentury modern period. Crafted of a steel frame with poured foam and raised on stained-walnut legs with aluminum sabots, it is topped off with upholstery of a turquoise wool fabric. antiquesandmodern.com
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Jagged, lost-wax-cast bronze stars decorate the fronts of the Hoshi andirons from Tuell and Reynolds. These eye-catching, yet simple pieces are available in custom sizes. Trade pricing is available upon request.
FJØRN’s fantastic Swedish throws are made of thick, glossy and silky Gotland wool. The large Baltic island of Gotland is home to an extraordinary, curly locked breed of sheep that has been herded since the Viking Age. Priced at $150.
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CAYMUS AND A FAMILY OF WINES Chuck Wagner and his parents founded Caymus Vineyards in 1972. In addition to their renowned Special Selection, the family now makes a wide variety of wines from premier regions of California and beyond. Best enjoyed with family and friends. wagnerfamilyofwine.com
DECOR ATION Founded by interior designer Allison Caccoma, Decoration is a specialty boutique with a fresh twist on classic design. Curated by Allison, the shop displays art, antiques and vintage collectibles, including these Sainte Radegonde midcentury French pottery pieces, which were found in Paris. Price available upon request. allisoncaccoma.com
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LILLIAN AUGUST FOR HICKORY WHITE The new Lillian August Outdoor Collection includes this elegant retro-modern Barbarosa Chair. With its teak and stainless-steel frame and comfortable performance fabric, this chair is a sophisticated statement for both indoor and outdoor settings. lillianaugustfinefurniture.com
TEAK WAREHOUSE Teak Warehouse features the stunning and refined SoHo Teak Collection paired with the sophisticated Oslo tables for a modern, minimalistic style certain to impress. For all of the company’s inspirational, coastal modern collections, visit teakwarehouse.com. teakwarehouse.com
MONOGR AM APPLIANCES At Monogram, it’s not one detail, it’s many— creating appliances that look, feel and perform as if designed for you. Through passion and precision, Monogram is redefining the world of luxury appliances one detail at a time. monogram.com
PARIS CER AMICS Paris Ceramics is the supplier of timeless and beautiful flooring materials. Visit one of its showrooms to see this Hammered German Silver tile, as well as its large range of products. Contact Paris Ceramics at 888.845.3487 for more information and samples. parisceramicsusa.com
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Introducing the latest addition to its column collection— the Monolith wine preservation system features two or three adjustable temperature zones and innovative technology, like Wi-Fi monitoring capabilities. home.liebherr.com
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NOBLESSA Noblessa brings elegance to even the most practical details. Through its designs, one can discover drawers and pullouts with glass sides to instantly find utensils and ingredients. noblessa.com
THEODORE ALEXANDER The polished-brass metal cube top of the Joseph Cocktail Table is captured within a quartered oak-veneered, pierced pyramid frame, and features Theodore Alexander’s Smokehouse finish. Style and function join beautifully with this modern, edgy design. theodorealexander.com
SCANDIA HOME Scandia Home brings exceptional Europeanstyle comfort into discerning homes across America. For nearly five decades, its Scandia Down heirloom-quality pillows, comforters and foundations have set the luxury standard. Discover the Scandia Down Difference. scandiahome.com
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LUXE ASKED FOUR DESIGNERS TO CREATE MOOD BOARDS WITH PUNCHY PATTERNS AND TEXTURES.
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Clockwise from top left: Agra Knot Rug / usa.armadillo-co.com. Field Tile by Architectonics / waterworks.com. Primula Arborea Tile / emeryetcie.com. Qajar Stripe / soane.co.uk. 5015-501 Wallpaper by Mauny / zuber.fr. Dish / richardginori1735.com. Teatro Fabric / maharam.com. 9666 and 472 Wallpapers / zuber.fr. Regimen Stripe Fabric / dedar.com. Velvet Fabric / kirstenhecktermann.com. Mohair Supreme Fabric / maharam.com. Background: Baldwin Fabric by Jeffrey Bilhuber for Le Gracieux / johnrosselli.com.
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Clockwise from top left: Aussellet Darl Fabric by Nicholas Herbert / claremontfurnishing.com. Botanic Garden Fabric / soane.co.uk. Somerset Openwork Braid Trim / samuelandsons.com. Melaya Fabric by Jasper / michaelsmithinc.com. Sitaron Fabric / namaysamay.com. Somerset StriĂŠ Braid / samuelandsons.com. Tatting Stripe Fabric / bennisonfabrics.com. Shiraz Fabric / fortuny.com. Limbury and Hector Fabrics by Colefax & Fowler / cowtan.com. Background: Rainforest Raffia Wallcovering / phillipjeffries.com.
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Clockwise from top right: Sakana by CW Stockwell. Cimaruta / zakandfox.com. Catalina by Moore & Giles. Orange & Leaves by Jennifer Shorto. Saga / meridastudio.com. Midnight Mademoiselle by Jennifer Shorto. Cashmere by Johnstons of Elgin. Bishop by Jeffrey Bilhuber / legracieux.com. Anni Stripe by Imogen Heath. Kinkead by Ferrick Mason. Whistler by Moore & Giles. Bromley by Jeffrey Bilhuber / legracieux.com. Mosaic Weave / thibaut.com. Speakeasy / fabricut.com. Wallpaper & Fabrics: Harbinger / harbingerla.com.
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Pay close attention and Portugal’s complex history comes to life via its masterful legacy of intricate tilemaking. Individual geometric and colorful patterns can be credited to the Moorish influence dating back to the 13th century, whereas blue-and-white scenic motifs were first introduced to the country by Italian artists. This detailed scene decorating a Porto railway station illustrates a storybook narrative—we take it these walls can talk!
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Step foot inside Beijing’s Forbidden City, constructed some 600 years ago, and a sense of reverence immediately sets in. The palace’s precise and complex carvings and bas-relief detail—all handmade—showcase exceptional craftsmanship and artistry. Vibrant hues of red, gold and green bring the ornamentation to life—a centuries-old palette that still feels remarkably modern in today’s world of design.
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LOW PROFILE The low-slung slipper chair was in vogue during the Victorian Era when ladies needed a comfortable place to put on stockings and shoes. While this design has certainly withstood the test of time, Brooklyn-based maker Eny Lee Parker nixed the petite scale of the slipper silhouette with her * Chair in favor of a more substantial approach. Upholstered in mohair, the rounded shape of the piece is meant to resemble an O and accompany Parker’s Stitch Stool for an XO effect. enyleeparker.com
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ON A LIMB The Vintner Table by Kate McIntyre and Brad Huntzinger of Ironies provides a refreshing spin on the classic drinks table, which was introduced in the 1920s when cocktail hour became de rigueur and occasional surfaces were needed. This piece has a cast-brass base antiqued by hand and decorated with a charming fauxbois pattern, while the shagreen top is applied in a starburst motif. ironies.com
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culture and its 110th anniversary in 2021. As with every collection,
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the pieces are mixable and matchable. “Our strength lies in our
decades,” says Skip Rumley, vice president and creative
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director, who, himself, has made an indelible imprint. For the
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“We focus on pieces that have great bones … beautiful proportion and scale, and timeless style.”
MUSINGS + MAKINGS: A Q+A WITH RUMLEY How has your 20 years in design shaped this new collection? One learns to ‘speak a lot of languages’ as style, fashion and form have evolved. I love references to classic design and the excitement created when traditional and modern forms are mixed with soft silhouettes and architectural forms.
Top: HC3014-05 Parker Sofa, HC3013-14 Joel Chair, HC3007-55 Jim Wing Chair, HC3086-70 Bill Lamp Table, and HC3085-10/HC8030-02 Grace Table base. Artwork by Jim Koch. Above: HC3003-06/96 Kate Sofa, HC3004-27 Susan Swivel Chair, HC3006-21 Wayne Lounge Chair, and HC3080-70 Krystal Cocktail Table. All photography courtesy of Hickory Chair
What inspired your approach? With inspiration from fashion, jewelry and fine art, I created this collection of bedroom, dining and living room furniture with a deep understanding of the desires of the Hickory Chair customer. It was important that each piece have beautiful proportion and scale, a dynamic shape and be made from an interesting array of materials.
What materials will we see? American walnut and ash along with mahogany, marble, glass and customdesigned hardware were used in the creation of the wood products. Optional tops, finishes and Customer’s Own Hardware COH®, as well as a new Made 2 Measure™ table group provide an exciting palette ready for personalization. The new upholstery collection includes signature chairs and sumptuous sofa and sectional groupings, as well as hand-tufted pieces.
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Thomas O’Brien’s Library House started with a vision for the kitchen. As the story goes, when the building next to his current Bellport, New York, home—a former 1830s boys’ school, which he shares with husband and designer Dan Fink—became available, O’Brien purchased it and started fresh with a ground-up build. “We both love to cook and dine in and when planning this house, we decided it was finally time to create a wonderful kitchen like we do for our clients,” he says. aerostudios.com Talk to us about the floor plan. The kitchen had to be both beautiful and functional and was laid out to accommodate two small rooms flanking the main cooking space, which sits at the top of a large, layered library. Both adjacent areas can be closed off allowing the main space’s kitchen island to shine. Inspired by an actual English table several hundred years old, the substantial island features clipped corners, lots of storage and a beautiful stone surface. What was the starting point for the design? I love marble and the way it looks in traditional homes. I had originally bought slabs of marble for the kitchen but on a trip to the stone yard I came across this Connemara marble I had never seen before. Sourced from the coast of Ireland, the veining reminds me of a vivid green landscape, which I knew would look lovely in the kitchen. It completely changed the space and became the total inspiration for the room. That table is so inviting! The dining table is the ideal scale for two or four people and is an old English design that falls into the category of brown furniture no one wants anymore, but it’s kind of perfect. The way we set it up is that the cook sits in the chair, for easy access to the kitchen, and the other gets to relax on the settee, but we mix up duties all the time. This whole area feels easy, even if it’s a bit fancy! The backsplash transforms the space. Why a mirror? The moment the mirror went in, it changed everything. It not only opens up the kitchen but functions as a window bringing in and reflecting light, which is important in this slightly darker Library House. You can see what’s happening behind you, so the mirror acts as a tool to see the full picture.
In Thomas O’Brien’s kitchen, a custom walnut island by Aero Studios, his design laboratory, takes center stage. The Art Deco drawer pulls are from Le BHV Marais found on a trip to Paris. A Visual Comfort & Co. ceiling fixture and Galia Century stools, both collaborations with O’Brien, complete the arrangement. On the previous page, the designer’s dogs, Dally Mae and Totie, pose on the dining settee upholstered in Owls & Fruit by GP & J Baker for Lee Jofa. The French linen tablecloth is from Copper Beech and the large tumblers are by Baccarat.
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“ I love beautiful, functional designs that are incredibly crafted and well thought out—there’s such enjoyment in collecting these items. When I pull out different pieces to set the table, it’s all about recombining my favorites. I could never use the same dish for every occasion.” –THOMAS O’BRIEN
Clockwise from top: A vintage boxed set of sterling silver flatware by Tiffany & Co.; Iced Marble by Benjamin Moore decorates the nostalgic pegboard, which houses the designer’s cookware collection; Irish Connemara Marble, available at BAS Stone, creates a stunning backdrop for an assortment of objets.
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An assemblage of new and antique copper cookware decorates this charming nook off of the main kitchen area. Furniture pieces purchased on an excursion to Lillie Road in London add character.
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Past Perfect CHARACTERFUL AND COMFORTABLE, THERE’S NOTHING DATED ABOUT THE NEW HISTORICAL HOME. W R I T T E N A N D P R O D U C E D BY G R AC E B E U L E Y H U N T
There’s something soothing about a house that has stood the test of time—layers of soul, a testament to enduring materials and beneath it all, a suggestion of simpler days. It is these and so many other attributes that have intrigued design devotees young and old to seek out historic homes. As Summer Loftin, designer, antiques dealer and lucky inhabitant of this preserved 1920s carriage house, keenly observes, “Nostalgia is making a comeback and everybody loves a great story.”
In her own Atlanta living room, designer Summer Loftin chose Benjamin Moore’s Summer Blue to create “a calm yet vibrant” setting for original architectural features, including black-and-white checkered floors and preserved dentil moldings, to shine. Adding interest, Loftin’s personal collections of blue-andwhite porcelain, early 20th-century Dutch oil paintings and antique furnishings build a unique and storied tableau. summerloftin.com
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ORIGINAL FLAVOR Brooklyn-based architect Elizabeth Roberts built an empire around gently injecting turn-of-the-century homes with contemporary perspective. Here, Roberts waxes poetic on balancing old with new and the appetite for historic charm in the luxury market. elizabethroberts.com Natural niche: As an undergrad at UC Berkeley, I spent summers on an archeological dig in Crete, which opened my eyes to the layers of history found in architecture. At the time, Columbia University’s Architectural Historic Preservation graduate program offered a Design Sector degree that focused on the reuse of historic buildings.
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I’m so happy this brought me to New York. I’ve restored more than 50 townhouses here, the vast majority more than 150 years old. Reno rule: With an addition, it’s respectful to create a clear demarcation where the old building ends and new one begins. I will not design “fake old.” Never update: Original handrails. Solid mahogany is irreplaceable and when restored, incomparable to any other wood. Always update: Lighting and paint. Dream digs: An old Parisian apartment with high ceilings and plaster moldings everywhere. Characterful refresh: Minimize sheetrock by installing painted or unpainted wood paneling on the ceiling or walls. Finding balance: If there is an authentic detail, I’ll try hard to work around it—and not just in prewar buildings. For a current 1980s renovation, we decided that the unusual roof and double-story fireplace should stay. We’re replacing the lava-stone panels on the chimney breast with handmade tile, but decided the shape and form were important to retaining the feel of the original structure. Always chic: Authenticity. I spend an enormous amount of time creating unique homes that sit well within their context.
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RUTH DAVIS, FOUND HOUSTON, TEXAS
In-store: Conversation pieces with personality— unique furnishings, new and vintage art and creative accessories. Personal aesthetic: I’m drawn to antiques with a contemporary feel and look for pieces with very clean lines. That being said, I also love rococo. It’s all about the mix. Signature pieces: Mirrors. Even in a contemporary house, an antique mirror looks fresh, and we sell a lot of them. We also love a great gilt wood chair which we’ll usually upholster in something fun, like chartreuse felt. Two cents: The designer Miles Redd once said that the success of a project depends on how many “yeses” he gets. My advice is to hire a great designer and say “yes” a lot. foundforthehome.com
CRIS BRIGER AND CHARLES PEED, CASA GUSTO WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
Old with new: We offer antiques, art and exclusive contemporary pieces, including Mexican Talavera pottery and papier-mâché botanicals. Recent favorite: A 19 th -century Irish mahogany settee, which arrived in a very stiff blue silk. We reupholstered it in a brown stripe and added chocolate ribbons for spunk. Totally Pride and Prejudice worthy. Secret sauce: We like opposing fabrics, like mattress ticking upholstery for a formal bench to change its attitude—like a day dress for evening. Why antique: Furniture, like architecture, should pass the test of time, evoking where it came from, and bringing a story to a room. getthegusto.com
MICHAEL TRAPP, MICHAEL TRAPP INC. WEST CORNWALL, CONNECTICUT
Sweet spots: 16th- to 20 th-century textiles, furniture, carpets, ceramics, natural history, paintings, chandeliers and more. Latest score: 16th -century Ming Swatow porcelain plates from a shipwreck discovered off Sumatra. I covered the walls of my sitting room with over 300 of them. Timeless means: Good proportion, quality materials, solid construction and a nice patina. In demand: Dutch Colonial furniture from the 19th and 20th century; simple pieces with strong lines. Mantra: I search the world for beautiful objects. It doesn’t matter who made it or when—just that it’s beautiful. michaeltrapp.com
For a decadent dose of old-world style, look no further than de Gournay’s new Cabinet of Curiosities wallcovering. Drawing inspiration from the 16th -century Wunderkammer craze, the design depicts an array of collectible objects—all hand-painted and custom curated per client—set within the illusion of decorative cabinetry. Think of it like your own miniature museum immortalized in silk. degournay.com
ROOTED IN PLACE Residences by architect Gil Schafer are an inimitable cocktail of timeless style and modern comfort. Whether designing his own Greek Revival farmhouse in New England or a sprawling Mediterranean Revival in Montecito (as seen in this sketch), according to Schafer, the following three considerations shape every ground-up project from outset to install day. gpschafer.com Siting. The most successful home design sits on its site in a way that feels inevitable. It nestles into the land, taking cues from its contours, embracing the views and creating seemingly effortless fl ow between inside and outside. Context. A new historic house’s authenticity really depends on how well it relates to its context—both natural and historical. What style it is, its proportions, how the windows look, its details—all of these elements send subliminal messages to the mind’s eye that tell you whether to believe the design or not. Decoration. Never leave thinking about decoration until the end of the project— it should be right there at the beginning along with the architecture and the landscape. In the most successful schemes, the furniture sits effortlessly in rooms designed around them, and the colors and textures of the fabrics enhance the architecture, connecting with the residence’s sense of time and place.
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While the exact origin story remains unconfirmed, the rocking chair is widely held as an American contribution, first favored by Colonial mothers, later decorating porches from the Great Plains to the White House and always being reinvented anew as a dynamic design statement. Handiwork of Asheville, North Carolina-based chairmaker Brian Boggs, the Cio rocker—available in maple, walnut and cherry— speaks to both the resurgent chic of clean-lined brown furniture and the enduring appeal of a quintessentially American staple. brianboggschairmakers.com
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DESIGNER DAVID KAIHOI TELLS THE TALE OF A GRAND OLD 1810 FEDERAL THAT LURED HIS FAMILY TO THE HUDSON VALLEY.
We got the itch last April. A friend insisted we crash at his 19 th-century farmhouse in upstate New York, and that’s when my wife began aching for a country home. She always wanted a Jane Austen fantasy: an old house with good bones and stories. But it was only an abstract notion with architectural flourishes—a crackling fireplace, a proper staircase, gutsy millwork, worn floors and wavy glass windows. Maybe a kooky attic. Something rough around the edges with strong, redeemable character. Our hearts are in New York City’s East Village, where we haven’t tired of our fifth-floor walkup. Our two kids share a bedroom and we colorfully negotiate use of a single bathroom. It’s an adventure that keeps us tight and mindful. We weren’t necessarily in a position to buy, but we love a project—and entertaining the idea had become a preferred dinner conversation. Where could it be? What might it look like? We were open to all scenarios, but that weekend directed our focus to a historic home in the Hudson Valley.
We’d ogle listings of romantic piles, sigh to ourselves and think, ‘too much work,’ or ‘too much money.’ It was heartbreaking! Death by a thousand listings. But then, one stopped us cold. You know that feeling when it starts to hurt? That’s love, I think. We fell in love. The house was in Columbia County and since we were in the area over the New Year, we planned a drive-by; a tempt of fate. We snooped around and peeked through windows. As we feared, it checked all boxes: history, scale and gentle layers of quirks from owners past and present. We contacted the broker for a closer look, and you know the rest. For now, the rooms are empty and the echoes couldn’t make us happier. It will be a long, slow burn, collecting stories and writing the next chapter in the history of this house. reddkaihoi.com
The new neighbors—goats from an abutting horse farm—offer an unconventional housewarming for designer David Kaihoi, wife Monique, daughter Mirabelle and son Anders, as they settle into their recently purchased historic home in Ghent, New York.
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Led by partners Earl Wilson (pictured) and Jeff Goodwin, BAR Architects has become known nationally and internationally for designing custom homes that are uniquely sensitive and appropriate to their location, while reflecting the client’s goals and aspirations. While the firm does maintain a place on the cutting edge (having incorporated three-dimensional renderings more
“We are thinking a lot about the recent wildfires in California and the impact of global warming,” Wilson says. “We have been implementing resilient, fireresistant strategies into our work and going beyond regulations to do as much as possible to secure our homes against wildfires. As part of a larger strategy, we are also committed to designing sustainable, energyefficient, zero-carbon buildings. BAR is a signatory to the AIA’s 2030 Challenge, which aims to make all new buildings and renovations carbon neutral by the year 2030, in an effort to avoid the catastrophic effects of climate change caused by the building sector.”
than a decade ago) and has won more than 200 awards over the years, the characteristic that truly makes the firm stand apart is its perspective on home. “At the core of our process is a belief in the inherent value of the art of architecture and the ability of design to have emotional impact and improve our lives,” Wilson says. “Our work is always a product of listening to our client’s dreams and approaching them through an inclusive and collaborative process.” All the while, they keep the site in mind, whether a residence with stunning vistas or a building overlooking a resort or winery.
PURSUITS OF NOTE •P revious + ongoing: “I had the good fortune of working with George Lucas at Skywalker Ranch 25 years ago, and I’m still collaborating with him to this day,” Wilson shares. “Another significant commission was that of a film archive for the Library of Congress outside Washington, D.C.” •U pcoming: One of BAR’s current projects is the design of five new homes at Montage Healdsburg in Sonoma County. Tucked among rolling hills overlooking Alexander Valley, the completed homes will be expressive of their location and accommodate indoor-outdoor living.
Top: The simple volumes are expressed both inside and outside, and large openings connect the main living spaces to outdoor terraces. Bottom: For this 7,500-square-foot home, traditional building forms with large openings are complemented by contemporary detailing. It was named Most Outstanding Home in Tahoe Quarterly’s Mountain Home Awards. All photography courtesy of BAR Architects
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IN VOGUE + SECURE Brown Safe shines at the intersection of state-of-theart technology and timeless aesthetic design. Some of the key features in most all of its products include … • Ballistic armor plating •P roprietary fire-resistant cladding • Premium paint finishes
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Growing up, Lynel Brown often heard her father utter a phrase his own father instilled in him, “Build it for your children’s children … and teach them the same.” Frederick Brown, who founded Brown Safe in 1980, certainly passed the mentality on successfully. “This is now a mantra of sorts for our family
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and company, and we honor it each day through a steadfast commitment to excellent craftsmanship and long-term reliability,” Lynel says. Yet even as it maintains these values, the creator of high-design, high-tech safes and vaults innovates, consistently introducing some of the most exquisite, well-performing and one-of-a-kind products in the field. Brown Safe’s best seller perfectly exemplifies the result of such duality. “Our Gem safes offer the same security and functionality of our military-grade products, with added beauty, elegance and convenience that make them a must-have for the home.”
INDUSTRY FIRST: THE CHRONOS Brown Safe’s Chronos design is the sum total of everything the company has learned about safe design, cutting-edge technology, advanced materials manufacturing and mechanical engineering. “It retains the Brown Safe DNA, but does everything in a whole new way,” Lynel says. “The Chronos model was the first safe anywhere to be completely built out of military-grade ballistic armor plating. It also sports a completely original interlocking door design and mechanical system that allows for solid-titanium locking bolts on all four sides, for silky-smooth operation.” Accessed via fingerprint and abundant with other luxurious features, Chronos truly stands apart.
Top: With Ultrasuede-lined drawer inserts for jewelry organization, this Gem safe’s interior is the perfect place for precious pieces. Bottom, left: This custom Chronos 4218 watch vault has Damascus steel details. Bottom, right: This Chronos’ creamy interior suits the regality of the jewels within.
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EDIFICE ESPECIAL Among Cook Construction’s many paramount projects, 150 Glenbrook is a particular stunner. The 7,000-square-foot, singlefamily home is located at the base of Sutro Tower and was a breakthrough for the firm, regarding both scale and design. It was showcased as the grand finale for the 2018 AIA Home Tour, and today, after enjoying the modern residence for three years, the owners have decided to put it on the market. Always in close contact with clients current and previous, Cook Construction found them the perfect real estate agent for the job. It will be listed for $22,000,000 this year.
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As the son of a carpenter, Cook himself established many of his company’s standards when it comes to attention to detail, best building practices, clarity and exceptional execution. “Our focus is always on improvement,” Cook says. “This means expanding the business and learning new techniques, but also stretching ourselves to foster greater work ethic and develop lifelong craftsmanship skills.”
maintained one of the surest indicators of an exceptional company: thoughtful evolution. In its simple, yet impactful mission to exceed expectations always and in all ways, the home builder has upheld carefully formed core values and a passion for superior craftsmanship. Led by Gregory Cook, the CEO and founder, the company is beloved for its flawless implementation of complex designs, as well as its collaborative spirit. The team joins forces with architects and designers, but it also strives to uniquely accommodate clients. “We want to be there for them for the long haul, and because of this, we introduced a maintenance program for their homes,” Cook says. “We stand behind our work, and our goal is to keep homes at the standards reached at the completion of each project.”
Top: This sleek bathroom showcases state-of-the-art fixtures and gorgeous views of the Bay. Top: Photography by Joe Fletcher
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FIGURES OF INFLUENCE Iksoulene shares two iconic designers that, for him, spark novel thinking and inspire motivation. •A ntoni Gaudí i Cornet: “The famous architect responsible for some of Barcelona’s most beloved buildings, he was proud of his own heritage and this was translated well into his works. This sense of pride for one’s own background is also what inspired me to bring European cabinetry to the United States.”
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•P hilippe Starck: “This French architect adapts to his surroundings and has designed in so many arenas, from interiors to household objects and even boats. This sense of adaptability is also key in the success of our projects.”
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After amassing more than 15 years of experience in the design and installation of luxury European cabinetry, Jam Iksoulene decided to start his own company overseas. He moved to San Francisco, and founded French Cabinetry. Although they specialize in crafting kitchens, Iksoulene and his team take on projects of all manner, from pantries to closets. Their secrets to success are their partnerships with foremost manufacturers in France and Italy, known for high-quality materials and popular aesthetic choices. “Each of our European partners was selected for its integrity of process and product, its skilled craftsmanship and technical precision,” Iksoulene shares. Another type of partner proves how effective French Cabinetry’s vetting process has been. Internationally beloved brands the likes of Cosentino and Gaggenau have joined forces with the company to create vignettes in its Bay Area showroom.
“We want to bring the style of European cabinetry to the United States in greater accessibility.”
Top: When in a Pepper kitchen, one finds that everything is immediate and rational. Organized into functional elements, it invites its user to wash, cook, prepare and contain in turn. Left: Imagined as the ideal kitchen for young dwellers, Mood boasts an incredible relationship between price and quality. Above: Marilyn is a kitchen design with wood-look or lacquered framed doors, ideal for environments with an international style and cosmopolitan taste. Bottom: In this kitchen, surfaces are interrupted by horizontal and vertical cuts, proposed in the wide composite-lacquer color range and clean lines.
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It often seems that the childhood of a visionary creative portends their path. In the case of John K. Anderson, owner and principal of JKA Design, this is certainly true. “I have loved design for as long as I can remember,” he says. “Growing up, I was obsessed with the interplay of form and function in everything—cars, buildings, books, watches, planes, shoes and on. The impulse to transform an object or space is one I’ve never been able to contain.” His clients are surely glad of that. Since switching from commercial to residential work, a move he says made his absolute calling evident, the designer has become known for spaces that exude a timeless quality and the intimacy of the bespoke. “I wish to leave behind a legacy of good and lasting design that enriches people’s lives and inspires creativity and expression of self.” An endeavor a young Anderson would undoubtedly appreciate.
Top: This classic midcentury ranch-style California home was in need of a thorough update, which included raising the entire roof by two full feet. Right: This reupholstered and refinished vintage chair feels right at home in an eclectic, contemporary-rustic Calistoga chef’s home. Center: A local artisan is shown here at work on a custom-stitched leather tabletop for one of JKA’s collection pieces. Far right: The colorful, striped Paul Smith area rug is just one of the stars in this art-filled dining room. Top: Photography by Jose Manuel Alorda Right, Center & Far right: Photography by Cynthia E. Wood
“We have a small, but highly skilled and dedicated team, along with an outstanding group of outside consultants, contractors, vendors and other collaborators who all do a fabulous job of keeping our firm updated on the latest technology and industry developments,” Anderson says. The next big thing for this innovative team is threefold. “We’re working on an exciting midcentury project in San Francisco; we’ve started designs for a ground-up custom home in Upstate New York and I’m also brainstorming a collection of furniture that will feature collaborations with talented local artists.”
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The element of philosophy that makes Mead Quin so unique is its sense of
“To date, I’ve been mostly a single mom figuring out how to run a flourishing design business,” Quin shares. “William is taking off for college as we speak, and my priorities are shifting. I’m in a place of curiosity about what else we can bring to our industry—how we can make it better and have more fun doing it. I don’t know exactly what it will look like, but I am excited to find out and grateful for the team I have at my side.” One door she knows she’ll open, though. “I think our industry needs to enter more fully into the connection between the spaces we live in and our well-being. There has been a lot of research on this in the architectural field, but less so in interior design. How our spaces nurture us (or don’t) fascinates me and feels more relevant than ever.” And so, a new era of exploration begins for Mead Quin.
forward vision. “Our niche is tailored, edited, quiet, timeless interiors,” says namesake, principal and founder Mead Quin. “In an industry impacted by trends, our aim is to search for the most long-lasting direction and remain true to it.” Even when participating in the San Francisco Decorator Showcase, which calls for a bit of exhibitory flair, Quin and her team held fast to their minimalist, understated inclinations, exaggerating the aesthetics only slightly. But their goals are not dependent solely on style. “We want to add beauty, comfort, warmth and wellness to people’s lives by carefully considering the human needs within those four walls we’re touching,” Quin says. “Each space, therefore, must be individualized, and we tailor it with unique details that speak to the end use and user.”
Top: Designed to house and highlight the client’s extensive art collection, this home explores the boundaries between classical architecture and modern design in new ways. Carefully selected materials and forms enhance the architectural shell, crafted by Skurman Architects. Sweeping views of the Bay Area played muse. Top: Photography by Lisa Romerein
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THE RADIUS COLLECTION The Radius collection and its web-based customization tools provide a glimpse of what’s to come in Munson Furniture’s future.
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In the pursuit of absolute quality, Paul Munson brings together timehonored workmanship and cutting-edge technology to deliver superb furniture and customizable collections to a broader audience. As a woodworker steeped in Silicon Valley technology, Munson has been profoundly impacted by the Digital Age. Using three-dimensional modeling programs, CAM software and production management systems, he aims to execute a vision of better products and processes. With a vast knowledge of furniture design and fabrication, Munson assembled a team with technical expertise to create a unique and proprietary system. “This powerful platform gives Munson Furniture clients the ability to configure custom iterations with only a few keystrokes,” Munson explains. “We are continually looking for opportunities to make life easier for our clients.”
ighly customizable. •H Clients can log in, configure custom designs and purchase pieces within minutes using the custom configurator. Munson can also work directly with customers to ensure that the final product is perfected. ased on a single •B underlying model. As one part of a Radius piece changes in dimension or function, modifications are automatically made to any associated parts. This is the basis for a parametrically designed collection and how the design language is retained throughout many configurations. nparalleled artistry. •U The joinery is precise, and pieces are assembled by a team of craftspeople. Natural wood sits next to polished stone, and the clear finishes used let the natural properties of the wood come through and evolve with time.
Top: The Radius side table in walnut exudes a contemporary, yet organic feel. Far left: Here, one can see how furniture is produced using the five-axis CNC machine. Left: A craftsman puts the finishing touches on a blackened-brass top.
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FASHION FORWARD In a Presidio Heights home, a designer sets the stage for a colorful, well-lived life. W R I T T E N BY M A R Y J O B O W L I N G P H O T O G R A P H Y BY D O U G L A S F R I E D M A N
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o designer Ken Fulk, life is like a film, and not only is he working on the screenplay, he’s building the movie set. Thus, when asked to help dear friends and fellow fashion lovers tailor their new Presidio Heights home to them, he began thinking of a narrative he unofficially calls “Hollywood glam meets haute couture.” “I’ve long envisioned interior projects as movies—I often start them with clips playing in my mind,” says Fulk, who has also been known to draw on ad campaigns, historic photos, celebrity outfits and album covers for inspiration. “In the early stages of the design process, my team writes a treatment, something like a movie pitch or script, that sets the tone for what is to come.” For his friends Nadir and Sobia Shaikh, there was no question the script would contain elements of high fashion. Sobia and Fulk met at a runway event some 15 years ago and bonded quickly over their shared interest in style. “Sobia is a person who likes to live and entertain beautifully,” Fulk observes. “Everything she touches is made more attractive, and she makes the effort to dress stylishly. Naturally, her home would be as fashionable.” In the world of the Shaikhs, beauty and color go hand-in-hand. “We are originally from Pakistan, where bright hues are a part of the culture,” says Sobia, a fashion blogger and Net-A-Porter ambassador. “I have always been attracted to color and I dress the part; for example, my wedding dress was bright orange, moss green and fuchsia. I wanted my home to reflect that.” But the couple’s new dwelling, while lovely, was less than vibrant. “With her fashion sense, Sobia is a walking catalogue of inspiration. This house wasn’t like that,” Fulk says. “Though it was very nice, it had been remodeled in a way that made the interior nondescript. The good news is that it presented a blank canvas that was waiting to be dressed.” To begin, the designer had the couple answer a series of questions, a process he calls the “Fulkfessional.” Sobia was not retiring about her vision. “Although I needed Ken to help me translate them and make them reality, I had many thoughts,” she says. “For this home I wanted a zebra print, a wallpaper with an insect pattern, a pair of furcovered swivel chairs I’d seen in London, some peacock imagery, and bright blue and green colors.” To some designers, such client mandates might seem intimidating. To Fulk’s ears, they were like an award-winning soundtrack. The zebra print
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appears in the opening scene, in a black-and-white striped rug that bridges the spaces making up a double living room. “Like many San Francisco homes, this one has side-by-side living spaces that were probably once divided by pocket doors. On one side, we created a public space with a curved blue sofa and the plush swivel chairs. On the other, there’s a more private salon with a banquette by the window that’s perfect for a lovely brunch or a place to enjoy cocktails and conversation.” The wallcovering, adorned with large images of gilded frames, injects a robust dose of glamour in both spaces. “Forgive the pun, but it’s a framework for the room,” says Fulk. “It adds both drama and oldworld elegance.” “Creature” comforts play a supporting role throughout. The requested insect pattern shows up in Sobia’s office, where emerald-colored beetles embellish the wallpaper and inspire the green cabinetry with brass accents. The brilliantly hued teal lacquer of the dining room walls and fan-like shapes of the chandelier and sconces recall the color and form of a striking peacock with spread tail feathers. But nowhere is the animalia nature more pronounced than in the media room, where an elaborate green-and-purple painted iguana spans the ceiling. “I love the idea of creatures in design, and this one is exotic and extravagant,” says Fulk. “There’s almost something I call ‘ugly beautiful’ about the reptile. It’s like fashion, when something totally new comes down the runway. At first, you may find it startling, but look closely, and you see that it’s extraordinary and possesses great beauty. This fantastical beast looks like he just crawled in from the terrace and is the guardian of the room.” That runway-inspired nature extends to the main bedroom, where a metallic accent wall with geometric nailhead patterns wouldn’t be out of place at Paris or New York Fashion Week. “The home’s interior architecture had been erased, and these kinds of features restore it,” Fulk notes. “There’s a sexy quality to it, and the leather and studs are something you might see in the clothing of Jean Paul Gaultier or Dolce & Gabbana.” Clearly, in this designer’s screenplay, fashion plays a major part. “When you are well-dressed you not only look better, you feel better,” explains Fulk. “It’s the same with a well-dressed home, it goes hand-in-hand with a beautiful life.” Thanks to the man who directed this interior, the fashionable family is now ready for their close-up.
The living room of this Presidio Heights home contains a more intimate space that designer Ken Fulk says is perfect for tête-à-têtes. The custom banquette crafted by Antonio’s Antiques and the upholstered stools by J.F. Fitzgerald wearing a Pierre Frey fabric cozy up to a Laura Kirar Kiwari dining table. The ceiling glows with a metal-leaf wallcovering by Holland & Sherry, and the walls are swathed in Élitis Galerie des glaces.
Above: In the kitchen, a banquette encircling a table with an Eero Saarinen base and a green marble top is done with blue leather from S.H. Frank & Co. The wallpaper—Brighton Pavilion by Schumacher—has images of birds in flowering branches, displaying just a few of the animal motifs found in the house. The chandelier and mirror are vintage. Opposite: Noting that he “never met a lacquer he didn’t like,” Fulk had the dining room walls finished with a brilliant lacquer, created and applied by Willem Racké Studio. The Tony Duquette Splashing Water chandelier and sconces prompted Fulk to recall plumed peacocks. Chippendale chairs surrounding a vintage table also wear a lacquer finish and a Manta Ray leather by Moore & Giles.
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Above: Sobia Shaikh’s office features the beetle-adorned Emeralds wallcovering by Jennifer Shorto and cabinets lacquered in Benjamin Moore’s Cat’s Eye green and trimmed with brass. The Worlds Away Vanessa desk has a Linden table lamp by Kelly Wearstler for Circa Lighting atop it while a Rewire pendant hangs overhead. Opposite: An iguana mural by Rafael Arana on the ceiling strikes an exotic note in the media room. Peony-colored Marmorino wallpaper makes a brilliant backdrop for a marigold-hued Velvet Lyre Chesterfield sofa by Anthropologie. A vintage coffee table sits atop an Ethos II rug from ABC Carpet & Home.
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Above: A detail of the eye-catching pink Marmorino wallpaper shows its painterly nature. A vintage sconce illuminates a built-in cabinet in the media room. Opposite: The guest room walls have a verdant nature thanks to the Cole & Son Palm Leaves wallpaper. A white Room & Board bed is flanked by Lena nightstands by Made Goods. The Rubicon jute rug is by West Elm and the Demille pendant is by RH.
Above: The dressing room off the main bedroom features a Sandbach mirrored desk topped by a vintage mirror and fronted by a Jonathan Adler Rider chair. The crystal lamp is vintage. The walls are covered in Graffito wallpaper by Kelly Wearstler. Right: Fulk struck a fashionable note in the main bedroom with metallic leather panels by Scott Tal behind a Dmitriy & Co Noma bed, upholstered in Dedar Dante fabric. The Grand Repos chair and ottoman are from Design Within Reach.
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MAKING MEMORIES For a Stinson Beach vacation home, a design team draws on a family’s most-loved recollections. 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 J O E F L E T C H E R
Architecture: Lewis Butler and Federico Engel, Butler Armsden Architects Interior Design: Monica Cardanini, Monica Cardanini Interior Design, LLC Home Builder: Pete Gubbins, Gubbins Building Company, Inc. Landscape Architecture: Lewis Butler and Federico Engel, Butler Armsden Architects, and Sarah Warto, Boxleaf Design
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With the idea of constant movement between interior and exterior spaces, Cardanini set about creating multifunctional, easy-going rooms. Furnishings with low profiles and muted hues blend with the landscape. Flexible pieces accommodate guests and activities, from the custom dining table that expands to 20 feet, to the family room’s sectional with movable backrests that allow it to be configured in multiple ways. Private spaces are designed as more intimate retreats, such as the smaller-scale bedrooms that rely on tactile surfaces to create a feeling of cozy repose. The main bedroom “needed to be neutral, but warm,” says Cardanini. Using textural elements like the grass-cloth wallcovering and a tufted Moroccan area rug, the designer layered in earthy brown and terra-cotta shades. Between the public and private realms lies the breezeway entrance. “This forms the center of the house,” notes Engel. “All the circulation goes through here.” Flanked by two sliding barn doors at either end and topped by panels of Western Red Cedar and skylights above, the area aims to create an immersive natural experience. This liminal role evolved later on when the family began occupying the home. “During a massive rainstorm, everyone found themselves drawn to the breezeway where you could smell and hear the rain, yet be sheltered,” recalls the wife. This caused them to rethink the passageway as a multipurpose area where they could spend time together, complete with cozy seating and a Ping-Pong table. “It’s become this organic space to use when the weather isn’t great and on foggy days,” says Cardanini. Good or bad weather, the home represents a place of refuge. “It’s a touchstone, a place where they can perennially bring the family together,” observes Engel. This role became particularly poignant this past year following the pandemic when, as the family sheltered in place at their new abode, they added their first significant milestones there. “Our eldest two had remote graduations at the house,” says the wife. Unexpectedly united again in a location that meant so much to them, the experience has made this vacation retreat feel more like a family home.
For a Stinson Beach vacation home, designer Monica Cardanini and architects Lewis Butler and Federico Engel imagined a space celebrating the beautiful environs—even in transitional areas like the hallway, which serves as an extension of the exterior with bluestone floors, cedar ceilings and large sliding doors. Two paintings by artist Charley Brown provide a beautiful counterpoint. Hodges pendants by Arteriors glow overhead.
Functionality and simplicity define the main seating area in the great room, anchored by a vintage Moroccan rug and a generous B&B Italia sectional beloved by the family and guests alike. “It invites casualness,” notes the wife. “It can fit all of us comfortably, and people can even lie down on it because it’s so wide and accommodating.”
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Above: A rainstorm that forced the family inside one weekend prompted them to reconsider the cedar-lined breezeway entrance as a permanent gathering spot, now made cozy with a B&B Italia Fat-Sofa with matching ottomans and a RS Barcelona Ping-Pong table. A resin-and-wood artwork by Matthew Scheatzle plays up the warmth of the wood panels. Opposite: Towering ceilings in the kitchen required creative custom cabinetry, so Cardanini turned to Zachary Lindsey to create cabinets with tall doors. For the island, a rippled surface in a light-oak finish adds interest. Counter seating is a series of Slope bar stools by West Elm, and the trio of Folk pendants are by Rejuvenation. The painting is by Edwige Fouvry.
Left: To pair with the rich tones of the main bedroom, the main bathroom is a composed palette of earthy materials, featuring custom cabinetry by Zachary Lindsey in a Shinnoki desert oak finish, Perla Venata quartzite countertops, and Robert Kuo Chinois field tiles by Ann Sacks on the walls. Opposite: Responding to the cedar beams on the ceiling above, Cardanini wanted to envelop the main bedroom in complementary warm tones, incorporating Phillip Jeffries Driftwood grass cloth on the walls, a vintage Moroccan rug, a B&B Italia Husk bed with creamy upholstery, and a B&B Italia bronze-and-leather chaise lounge.
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LEAP OF FAITH Eric Zener uses the thrill of a watery plunge as a metaphor for navigating transition and change. W R I T T E N B Y J E N N I F E R S E R G E N T | P H O T O G R A P H Y BY A L A N N A H A L E
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t should come as no surprise that water is Eric Zener’s muse, the medium through which he expresses life’s journey. Having grown up on the beach in San Diego, he spent his formative years seeking adventure on his surfboard—a pursuit that every surfer knows comes with danger lurking just below the surface. “It’s that vulnerability, realizing how small we are compared to the abyss—it touches the voyager in all of us,” says Zener, a selftaught painter who still gazes at the water from his Sausalito studio in a former World War II shipbuilding warehouse overlooking the San Francisco Bay. Being poised for change is the common thread through all of his artworks. “They are about transformative experiences, or even just temporal feelings,” the artist says. That’s why so many of his photorealistic paintings depict swimmers, including
himself, standing on the edge of a diving board or mid-flight as they jump. Many others show men and women flowing through the water, sometimes in a cloud of bubbles, sometimes suspended in marbled sunlight. In each case, he says, water is the portal from one state to another. Zener has been painting for fun as long as he can remember, encouraged by his grandmother, an “obsessive” amateur artist who would paint with him for hours on end when he visited her in Sun Valley, Idaho. Shortly after graduating from UC Santa Barbara, he took off to travel the world for 18 months. “On that journey, I made the proverbial leap of faith to paint as a profession,” he says. That leap has informed his work ever since. The artist has been looking inland more recently, portraying intricately tangled treescapes. “They’re very visceral, and it’s a nice break from photorealism,” he
says. Whereas his swimmer paintings are highly disciplined in their execution, Zener intentionally loosens up with this scenery, often painting with both hands, sometimes turning the canvas upside down, or even looking away while he applies the oils. “Your brain tries to arrange things in patterns. By turning away or using the wrong hand or flipping the canvas, it breaks the repetitive pattern, and it gives me this working mess where happy accidents can occur,” he says. Zener has been painting consistently through the pandemic shutdown thanks to an uptick in private commissions. And while his subject matter has stayed the same, he reports that the meanings have changed. He’s named a recent painting depicting a man swimming lazily through the water Quarantine in Blue. “The narrative of how we look at things can alter,” he says. “Art is a mirror for what we’re experiencing in the world.”
Artist Eric Zener takes “loads of pictures� to inform his sketch studies for each new painting (opposite and left), which takes up to a month of eight-hour days to complete. Recent work includes free-form treescapes (below) and Quarantine in Blue (bottom).
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In Good Company A San Francisco home receives an art-inspired refresh sparked by period films and a circle of talented friends.
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hen artist Michelle L. Morby moved into her 1914 Craftsman home in San Francisco several years ago, she started dreaming about what it could be. “I’ve always loved the lived-in, ramshackle feel of artist spaces and wanted this home to have an other-worldly, English feel that’s comfortable and historical,” she says. “I wanted to contrast that with my contemporary art collection, most of which comes from my friends.” It’s not a common design brief, but when Michelle spotted the work of Lynn Kloythanomsup, she knew she had found the right collaborator. “I didn’t want to have to convince someone of my aesthetic,” she says. “Lynn’s homes resonated with me because they had personality.” “We understood each other’s references,” adds Kloythanomsup, saying she took inspiration from historic homes, countryside taverns and Merchant Ivory films, whose costumes and sets influenced Michelle. “I’ve got Helena Bonham Carter on speed dial for style,” the artist jokes, referencing the actress made famous by those films. But perhaps the greatest visual influence on the design was Charleston, the National Trust property in England that was home to artists Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant and served as the nexus of the Bloomsbury Group, a circle of creatives, intellectuals and free spirits, during World War I. “Charleston was a huge inspiration for this home,” notes Michelle. “I love its soulful nature and how it embraces color and texture and wanted to recreate that here.” As the visual narrative came together, Kloythanomsup also came to terms with the space itself. “Michelle cared about the integrity of the architecture; and our goal was to make it more cohesive,” the designer says. She began by taking the house back to its most original state, undoing a 1990s renovation and enhancing period features with fitting complements, like paneling, beams and late-19th century wallpaper designs by William Morris and Lindsay P. Butterfield. But the biggest change came in the kitchen, which was relocated from the middle of the house to the addition at the back, opening up a large hallway that now gives guests their first big splash of Michelle’s personality. “The walls are a very bold pink!” she says. “But everyone loves it because
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it’s joyful and fun.” Since the adjacent upstairs library doubles as her studio, the color supports Michelle creatively. “Having color on the walls is a constant inspiration,” she notes. “Pink is energizing, fresh and optimistic.” Another direct reflection of her personality is the main hallway’s secret powder room, hidden behind a bookcase. “It was on her fantasy list—and it’s super fun,” recalls Kloythanomsup. “I love the unexpected quirkiness,” adds Michelle. “It’s reminiscent of British murder mystery novels, but it’s also a little bit Scooby Doo!” “Because Michelle loves to entertain, the entire first floor needed to be planned and furnished in a way to accommodate guests,” notes Kloythanomsup. In the living room, cloaked in a more subdued pink, there are a myriad of seating options, including Michelle’s antique camelback sofa, a window seat and an upholstered fender bench around the original fireplace. “It’s a place to perch,” says the designer, who also added a corner banquette to the dining room. “Why does a dining room have to contain just a dining table?” she muses. “I wanted to make it more like a salon.” Turns out, it’s Michelle’s favorite spot for coffee, and a seat from which she can enjoy the forested frieze above the paneling. “It has an Emily Brontë feel that I love,” she says. Upstairs, the main bedroom was another space “to envelop with pattern and vibrancy,” says the designer, who chose dark teal walls for depth, lifting it all with layers of pattern in neutrals and pinks. “I love the moodiness,” says Michelle. In the bathroom, painted a blush color, Kloythanomsup replicated the dining room floor’s knot pattern with old-fashioned penny tile and chose an encaustic cement shower tile with a Mexican Otomi animal motif she says, “feels like a reference to William Morris’ scenes of nature, but folksier.” Michelle adored the idea. “It’s different but it makes sense,” Michelle says. That’s Lynn’s sophisticated eye.” The designer also created pocket doors and a vanity that feel original to the house. Likening the renovated home to an installation art piece, Michelle says it realizes her vision perfectly. “I wanted to live in a creative narrative, inspired by books like Wilkie Collins’ The Moonstone—a place with that trapped-in-amber feel,” she says. Kloythanomsup agrees, noting this was a rare project: “Michelle has exquisite taste and is fun and adventurous, and she was willing to go all out. Those clients don’t come around often.”
Designer Lynn Kloythanomsup reimagined this San Francisco home’s stairwell as a place to display a series of portraits by the homeowner, artist Michelle L. Morby, and a figure (far left) by Chelsea America. The vintage chair is from Elsie Green and the console is from Design Within Reach. A runner by Mark D. Sikes for Merida adorns the home’s original staircase.
Above: The dining room’s banquette is upholstered with a William Morris fabric from Sutherland Perennials Studio; a work by Ian Ferguson hangs above it. The side table is from Michael Taylor Collections and the shade fabric is from Holland & Sherry. Opposite: In the dining room, the sideboard, table and chandelier are vintage and the chairs, upholstered with Sunbrella fabric, are from Antique & Art Exchange. The Paul Ferrante bench is from Hewn and the Tres Tintas wallpaper is from New Wall in Canada.
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Above: In the kitchen, a 1920s breakfast table sourced on 1stdibs joins a banquette with cushions crafted from a striped Perennials fabric. An artwork by Faye Moorhouse, Fierce Horse, Fierce Horse, hangs above. Opposite: The pantry hall, where Kloythanomsup placed the Sub-Zero refrigerator to save kitchen space, is lined with William Morris wallpaper and illuminated by Arteriors pendants. The painted floor is by decorative artist Caroline Lizarraga. In the kitchen beyond, the designer worked with general contractor Frank Kenny to make the new kitchen feel original with California Interior cabinetry, stone from Tez Marble and an island from 1stdibs.
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Above: In the main bathroom, Kloythanomsup chose Grow House Grow tile for the tub. The wall tiles and flooring are from Galleria Tile. The cabinetry is by California Interior with marble from Integrated Resources Group, and the sconces are by Visual Comfort & Co. The artwork is by Candice Lin. Opposite: A Cisco Home bed upholstered with a Lisa Fine print from Holland & Sherry anchors the main bedroom and is paired with a vintage nightstand from McCarney’s Furniture. The duvet is crafted with Ralph Lauren Home fabric from Kravet and the drapery fabric is by Les Indiennes.
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