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Where others saw defeat, Hugo Lai saw potential for Hugomento, his boutique art gallery in Dogpatch showcasing storied objects.
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ON THE COVER: When designing this Napa Valley house, architect Timothy C. Chappelle and designer Margaret Ash wanted to honor the local agricultural tradition without being trite or expected. The result is a gabled dwelling that lives quietly in a scenic garden created by landscape architect Dustin Moore. Page 154
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As we approach one year of sheltering at home, I have to ask... how are you? There may be too many novel words and phrases added into our lexicon: “You’re on mute,” “Zoom fatigue,” “quarantini”— our emotions raw from it all. So, how to calm them? For me, it started with carving out a spot in my home that would evoke an indoor garden room of sorts. I chose a large wall in my office and collaged florals and other fantastical images that bring me pleasure. Surrounded by my art and design books, fresh flowers from the market and my art easel, I created a little slice of happiness for myself. My laptop, with so many Zoom’s logged on it, is not far off. A “make it work” moment for our times.
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While we continue to remain in our homes for the foreseeable future, I hope that you, too, will find a place—be it a wall, a closet, an alcove or perhaps an entire room—that elicits joy. May this issue provide the inspiration you need to get started.
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Growing up in England, Nathan Hunt worked with his hands alongside his father, even building a studio for his architect stepmother, who helped spark his interest in traditional architecture. After carving stone as a teen, Hunt apprenticed with an architectural sculptor whose work included projects for the royal family, among them Princess Diana’s memorial. Now splitting his time between San Francisco and Los Angeles, he handcrafts meticulous architectural sculpture as well as bold, modern furnishings. huntstonecarving.com You adapt tools for various projects. How so? We essentially grind and shape chisels into forms that fit the different ornamental pieces that we’re working on. A few years ago, we worked on recreating two capitals for Arlington National Cemetery. These capitals were salvaged and used to build two gates in the cemetery in 1879, which were
eventually removed and are being reconstructed. Due to the deep Roman relief of the carvings, we had to reform a lot of our chisels to fit the various shapes. Any local projects you especially enjoyed working on? An interesting project in San Francisco in the Freemasons building. We did this big marble wall that went from floor to ceiling. It was carved to show the transition of rough stone below to smooth stone at the top, which ties into their religion. What is one of your most memorable projects? We did a tomb for NOVA on a ranch in the Santa Barbara area [for the program Petra: Lost City of Stone, which explored ancient technologies]. It was the project of a lifetime. We worked with archaeologist Tom Paradise, a lecturer in Arkansas, on deciphering ancient methods of cutting away the stone.
FIRST LOOK Helmed by Jeannie Fraise, San Francisco interior design studio Lotus Bleu has unveiled Morocco, a collection of vintage and contemporary rugs and accent pillows. Each piece is handwoven by tribal women from the Azilal province in the Atlas mountains. Fraise hand-selected each item and customized the pillows when she traveled to Morocco last year. “The rugs are both an important economic livelihood for these women and a unique creative outlet for them,” Fraise says. “As they are no longer nomadic nor have access to livestock for wool, they resourcefully use colorful yarns from recycled sweaters to weave beautiful one-of-a-kind and sustainable pieces.” The collection—10 rugs and 48 pillows created from vintage rugs—dovetails with Fraise’s own aesthetic, comprising vibrant color palettes and touches of playfulness. lotusbleudesign.com
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Santa Monica- and San Francisco-based interior design studio Jute is debuting its very first furniture line. Spearheaded by founder Alison Davin and senior designer Rebekah Fletcher, the collection includes a dining table, desk, stool, pouf, coffee table, dresser and two consoles, all of which reflect Jute’s ethos and aesthetic. “We have a ton of clients who love the look of antiques but prefer to have something new,” Davin explains. “This collection is based on pieces we’ve created in response to that, in our signature dark wood finishes.” And while she gravitates toward “streamlined designs with cool or whimsical details” that truly express the craft of woodworking, Davin also knew that the pieces needed to be “simple enough to work anywhere.” The team is so pleased with the result, additions are looking likely. jutehome.com
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APERTURE CELLARS Healdsburg’s Aperture Cellars, founded by acclaimed winemaker Jesse Katz and his father, renowned fine art photographer Andy Katz, uses cool-climate sites to create distinctive Bordeaux varietals. Says Jesse, “I’ve tried to push the limits of what these varietals can do.” That spirit of adventure is shared by their architect, Juancarlos Fernandez, of Signum Architecture, who designed Aperture’s sculptural, industrial-chic winemaking facility as well as its hexagonal winetasting center with a canopy that evokes a camera’s aperture. Three private tasting rooms have walls that fold into one another to accommodate a wine dinner or special event.
TAUB FAMILY OUTPOST Taub Family Outpost is the first California venture for the Taubs, a family of successful New York restaurateurs. The design of the gathering spaces was inspired by three pillars of iconic California architecture. The Market has a Spanish Colonial, Mission style-inspired vibe, featuring plaster walls with tile, lighter-toned woods and iron accents. For the upstairs lounge, Carter’s studio designed coffee tables with nesting stools and whimsical beaded lighting fixtures. And the moody, Victorian-inspired speakeasy features a Caroline Lizarraga mural, a custom-designed banquette by Studio Becky Carter, bistro tables by Alexis Moran, and an oxblood-red bar. “I wanted the bar to have almost a sinister feeling,” Carter says. “I wanted it to feel like a perfectly maintained, vintage Porsche in red with a high gloss—just deeply sexy.”
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In Calistoga, Theorem Vineyards, founded by Texans Kisha and Jason Itkin, offers an intimate visitor experience similar to visiting your best friend’s winery. “The architecture had to reflect that,” says architect Richard Beard, who restored the property’s existing 19 th-century buildings as well as its new winery. The new building features clean, geometric shapes and an axial arrangement that provides visitors with views in every direction for an immersive experience. “When you’re in the fermentation room, you look out to Mount Saint Helena, and you turn to the right and see vineyards through big openings,” Beard says. “You look ahead to the historic buildings and behind to the grape-receiving area.” The cozy space includes a seating area for two beneath a pair of whimsical 19 th-century Italian bronze angel wings. “It set this magical moment,” says interior designer Nicholas Proietti. “The tasting room is another one—all of these unexpected surprises.”
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basics reflecting your personality, style and history; and that’s what our clients are looking for. They also want to learn something new and be inspired. My background is in fashion. I developed a minimalist aesthetic working for Calvin Klein and learned to appreciate textures and an architectural look at Giorgio Armani. After 20 years, I was eager to do something outside of the corporate world. I had always wanted a store, but I started working in interior design. While shopping for a client who wanted European decor, I discovered many things you couldn’t find here, and that’s how I decided to open a place of my own.
I want Garde to be approachable. Everything we sell has a story, and we enjoy telling that tale. A story is important, because there is so much out in the world, and many times you may purchase an item without really connecting with it or knowing what you’re buying. There’s also a whimsy and lightness about our pieces; they are often tongue in cheek, heartwarming or funny. It’s kind of like the fashion concept where you put together a Gap T-shirt and a Chanel skirt. We try to replicate that idea with furniture, presenting people with a livable, yet elegant style and a point of view that welcomes and educates.
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Cris Briger and Charles Peed CB: My family is well-traveled. We spent a lot of time in Europe, and we dragged our children to antique flea markets and every museum we could find. I never imagined that any of them would join me in a business like this. Now, my son Charles co-owns this shop, and another son, Pablo, recently joined in as well. CP: We started this store on the idea that we have a distinct taste and style, and that if we could bring one-of-a-kind things forward, someone would like it. Our look is ‘lived in’—a look where you would find comfort. But it’s also bold— we are not afraid of pattern and color. CB: We are bringing pretty back. We feel like it’s OK for people to have pretty rooms; a concept that seemed to lose favor for the last 20 years but is returning. The atmosphere here is easy and Latin as well as European influenced. It’s the idea of con gusto, which means ‘with pleasure.’ It’s not uptight; we set coffee cups on furniture, and we don’t put glass tops on the furniture. We have a lot of North American, European and Latin pieces, but the way we present them is with a more American attitude. We are known for taking something that’s ordinary and tired and bringing a fresh vibe to it. We also have a lot of classically inspired pieces we’ve commissioned—it’s a fascinating mix. CP: In Mexico, we found that a lot of artists were making things with papiermâché. We decided to put our own twist on it, commissioning botanicals, fruit and even a bust of Julius Caesar using the technique. We’ve also put our own spin on classic Mexican talavera pottery. We’ve commissioned plates and bowls with updated patterns that appeal to everyone, even our youngest customers.
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Kate Rheinstein Brodsky It’s very American not to be afraid to mix things of different periods, styles and colors. The great decorators in this country never shied away from that, they just used whatever they wanted. In this sense, we are a very American shop. We show people how to put disparate items together—it’s one of the things that makes people pay attention to us. We create vignettes that give people a context for how to do it. For example, we might put a 19th-century English serpentine server with a contemporary sofa and then hang a modern painting by Mary Nelson Sinclair above it. The mix grounds the whole thing and gives it depth. It allows us to make antiques relevant again and to show that they have a place in today’s home. I learned about retail and style from my mother, Suzanne Rheinstein. She had a store in Los Angeles for 30 years and, as a young person, I went to her shop every day after school. After my homework was done, I’d help her out, everything from arranging displays to sending out mailings. I fell in love with retail there. When I started this store, it was a straight-up antique shop with a few home accessories. But a new space gave us more room and allowed us to try new things. We are now carrying 50 percent antiques and vintage furniture and the rest is new and handcrafted furniture, art and accessories. The handmade is compelling in home design, and I’m lucky to be able to create a platform for smaller artists and brands, as well as a colorful place full of interesting objects you want to get closer to and discover.
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Kelly Wearstler draws inspiration from the California landscape for her new paint collaboration with Farrow & Ball. Walls painted in Faded Terracotta (pictured) are reminiscent of a sunrise, while Citrona (above) grounds one of Wearstler’s colorful material palettes.
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Terracotta tiles baking in the afternoon sun. Billows of cool Pacific fog rolling inland. An asphalt highway steaming through the desert. These and other vivid tableaus shape designer Kelly Wearstler’s latest love letter to California: a collection of eight paints for Farrow & Ball’s premier designer collaboration. Dreamy and diffuse, the palette is equal parts upbeat and restful. “I’m optimistic for the year ahead,” shares the L.A.-based designer. “I wanted to introduce colors that were fresh and lively, yet still have a calming relation to nature.” Homebound like the rest of us, she looked to her proverbial backyard for inspiration. “Every hue has an emotional touch point to the California landscape,” Wearstler explains, citing Palm, a chalky green homage to her hometown’s iconic allées, and Citrona, a lemon groveinspired “contemporary take on chartreuse.” It was this same site-specific view to design that prompted the heritage U.K. paint brand to approach Wearstler for its first-ever designer palette. “Kelly shares in our process of taking inspiration from textures and colors around her,” says Charlotte Cosby, head of creative at Farrow & Ball. “This collaboration is so exciting because it brings California’s warmth and Kelly’s signature style into homes in a relatable way through our paint.” While the Golden State served as muse, experimentation is encouraged across the continent, pond and beyond. After all, there are no color rules, if you ask Wearstler. “I always say that living without color is like living without love,” she says. “Don’t be afraid to take risks.”
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Wallcovering designs, such as Form (shown), Synergy (far, right) and Taking Flight (left), illustrate Porter Teleo’s fluid, expressive approach. “We create inspiration inside our studio every day,” says Bridgett Cochran (pictured below, left, with cofounder Kelly Porter).
Has there been an upside to the challenges of the past year? KP: Change can be met with frustration and hesitation or it can be met with excitement and innovation. We put ourselves through a process of learning and looked at every section of our business. What adjustments did you make? BC: We’re doubling-down on our textile line and releasing 15 patterns, including some of our best performing wallcovering designs, such as Kintsugi, Pétales and
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Form. We also pulled out of showrooms. We require a lot of one-on-one communication with designers. Removing the middle man has been rewarding and enlightening. Is there an advantage to being in Kansas City in that you’re more insulated from trends? KP: Insulation is exactly right. To create something new, you have to exclude the outer world. There is a theme of companies doing what’s trending, what sells. We never go down that path; we never play it safe. Every time we put a big piece of Japanese paper flooded with pigments on the table, the designers are so excited.
Why is supporting women integral to your brand? KP: With a majority of female employees, there is a respectful and supportive energy exchanged throughout the day. We’ve learned from covering each other on maternity leave. If life hadn’t thrown us curveballs, we wouldn’t have adapted and diversified in ways that have benefited us.
Love that! How does human touch shape your designs? BC: We mix color by hand. Our artists have the freedom to express an aesthetic. We explore, ‘How wild can this mark be? How opaque can this flower be?’ It matters, for the world and humanity, that our products are made in this way.
If Porter Teleo drapery is framing the windows at a dinner party, what should the guests notice? KP: Our patterns are never repeated. There will be highs and lows and pockets of pigment. It offers the sense of something larger, like experiencing fine art with positive and negative space.
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Exploration and introspection are at the heart of Porter Teleo—artist Kelly Porter and interior designer Bridgett Cochran’s Kansas City, Missouribased textile and wallcoverings brand beloved for its painterly palettes and poetic motifs. With a new business model, fresh pattern releases and a second line with Schumacher on the way, this duo is poised for a big year.
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IN HER LATEST TOME, CHARLOTTE MOSS REMINDS US THAT FLOWERS NEED NOT BE FORMAL. W R I T T E N BY S H A N N O N S H A R P E
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Charlotte Moss wants you to relax and stop worrying— at least when it comes to curating florals in the home. As the celebrated tastemaker expresses in her new book, Charlotte Moss: Flowers, published by Rizzoli this April, when thinking about arrangements, it’s time to throw the rulebook out the window. “Flowers need not be formal,” says Moss. “It can be as easy as walking by the local grocer or going into your garden. Really it’s about the personal and what moves you.” Moss is, of course, known for her sophisticated interiors, but she says,
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“there’s an informality to a lot of it— relaxed and comfortable, yet elegant at the same time.” And that’s exactly her approach to blooms, a passion which began as far back as she can remember. “I was drawn to them because of my maternal grandmother,” she says. “The house always smelled divine, because flowers were just part of her life. So, of course, I followed suit.” One part unconventional manual (there are no rules) and one part motivational musings of past icons (think Bunny Mellon and Pauline de Rothschild), Moss’s compilation emphasizes that composition should reflect personality and highlight the innate beauty of the blossom—no matter the type. For example, a few
“When it comes to arrangements, people freeze up and are completely stymied,” says interior designer Charlotte Moss. “Really, it’s all about creating your own style. In life, it’s most important to surround ourselves with beautiful things.”
cabbage roses tucked into a small vase on a bookshelf look just as beautiful as a large centerpiece. “I go out and poke around the garden and just pick a few flowers that somebody might not even think of,” she says. “But it’s an arrangement to me.” Above all, florals are meant to bring joy, and what sparks happiness varies from person to person. “Experiment,” Moss advises. “The greatest things come about as a result of being confident and a little fearless and saying, ‘It’s my house and I’m doing what I please.’ ”
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Artistic inclination: During my first cross-country trip in an Airstream that lasted for four years, I was looking for a small-space creative outlet. I came across modern quilters who were rooted in tradition on social media and was hooked. Name game: In John Steinbeck’s Travels with Charley, “Vacilando” meant someone who is going somewhere, but doesn’t exactly know how. Similar to my journey, not all those who wander are lost. Enduring legacy: Quilting is very much alive and well in America. It’s exciting to think my quilts might still exist in 50 years as an heirloom. vacilandoquilting.co
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Origins: I was raised in my father’s chair-making shop, so working with wood and using hand tools was always a part of my life. Go-to materials: Maple, ash, pine, cherry and oak— the vast majority comes from within 25 miles of our shop. Made to last: What’s important to me is how properly using these manual methods can drastically improve the durability, flexibility, comfort and life of a chair. Life lesson: My father taught me where precision matters. There are a lot of tiny details in our chairs and it’s easy to get lost in trying to make everything perfect—but he trained me to trust my eye and recognize that the subtle differences and movement in our chairs make them feel alive. sawyermade.com
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Southern charm: I was drawn to and influenced by the architecture, gardens and work of highly skilled artisans in my hometown of Columbus, Mississippi, where a wealth of preCivil War homes with murals and hand-painted finishes still exist. Process: Each bespoke mural wallcovering is custom made for a project and my client. All elements of the room are considered—the palette, windows, doors, furnishings and even the desired length of the “repeat” in the landscape scene. American craftsmanship: To me, it is an expression of our time and the individual artist who contributes to the enhancement, beauty and harmony of our surroundings in limitless variations. charlotteterrell.com
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CHRIS HOWARD ANTIQUES & MODERN In 1942, Mogens Lassen designed Stool ML42 for a furniture exhibition at the Danish Museum of Decorative Art. The stool is still manufactured in Denmark today, with a focus on handcrafted quality. It is available in oak, walnut and black lacquer. antiquesandmodern.com
TERRA OUTDOOR LIVING At Terra, the goal is to help you create an outdoor space that inspires a life lived outside. Soft earth tones, all-weather rope and premium teak combine in the Napa dining chair, one of the team’s favorite natural beauties. terraoutdoor.com
LOGGIA SHOWROOM The Collins dresser by Michael Berman for Theodore Alexander is made of solid oak and quartered-oak veneer and has nine self-closing drawers. It measures 33"H x 84 1/2"W x 21 1/2"D. Listed at $9,345. loggiashowroom.com
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NOIR TR ADING The Ray Console is made from mahogany lumber and coated in Noir’s smoky pale finish with black highlights. The lightly painted finish accentuates the hand-carved curves that flow down the face of the console. Priced at $1,830. noirfurniturela.com
ZEPHYR Introducing Zephyr Connect—a groundbreaking app that lets users control their Zephyr hood from anywhere using their mobile device. With real-time diagnostics, videos, voice-command connectivity and helpful alerts, Zephyr Connect empowers customers to connect to what matters. zephyronline.com
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HECTOR FINCH The Double Lucia Pendant in Aegean Blue is a simple yet elegant fixture that can be used in any living room space or throughout the kitchen, often placed over an island or low over a table or eating area. The overall drop, width and number of shades can be customized upon ordering. hectorfinch.com
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J. TRIBBLE J. Tribble’s long history of building beautiful, custom sink bases now extends to repurposing antique treasures for modern homes. In addition to its signature designs, J. Tribble offers European antiques to be converted into truly unique sink bases. jtribble.com
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GARDEN STATE Clockwise from top right: Big Stripe in Rainforest / no9thompson.com. Stitched Stripe in Green / fschumacher.com. Traveler in Spa / sharris.com. Rule in Spring / maharam.com.
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TROPICAL PUNCH Clockwise from top right: Camden Stripe in Elderberry by Peter Fasano / johnrosselli.com. Caribbean Stripe in 483 / zimmer-rohde.com. Hiking Ticking in Coral / fabricut.com. Spiaggia Stripe in 03 / osborneandlittle.com.
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ORANGE CRUSH Clockwise from top right: Strange Loves in Carrot Stick / dedar.com. Morning Glory in Melon / linkoutdoor.com. Jake Stripe in Tutti Frutti / perennialsfabrics.com. Cakewalk in Coral / larsenfabrics.com.
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Clockwise from top, right: Entreé Multi-Color Wall Sconce / Price upon request / curreyandcompany.com.. Gemma Sunglasses / $520 / chloe.com. Giulietta Screen by Carlo Donati / $8,600 / essentialhome.eu. Henley Outdoor Accent Stool / $169 / frontgate.com.. Colette Outdoor Armchair by Rodolfo Dordoni / Price upon request / minotti.com. Cadence Fabric in Emerald by Stacy Garcia for Crypton / $53 per yard / calicocorners.com. Mirage Fabric in Ember / Price upon request / ericashamrocktextiles.com. Tourmaline Crystal Necklace / $48,00 / emilypwheeler.com.
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By the numbers: There are upward of 17,500 species of butterflies in the world, with around 750 of those in the United States. Dressed for success: Thousands of scales and tiny hairs make up the insect’s wing. Some camouflage with their surroundings, while others employ decorative eyespots to deceive lurking predators. Fun fact: Butterflies taste with their feet. Need for speed: Skipper butterflies can reach speeds up to 37 mph.
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Clockwise from top, right: Seashore Drop Necklace / $1,408 / grainnemorton.co.uk. Corail Outdoor Fabric by Caspari / Price upon request / pierrefrey.com. Gymmetria Plate 3 by Laboratorio Paravicini / $70 / collectoworld.com. Vimini Hand-Painted Vase by Margot Larkin / $380 / casabranca.com. Borea Chair by Piero Lissoni / $3,378 / bebitalia.com. Rattan Hurlingham Bookcase / $7,875 / soane.com. Jane Rattan Clutch Bag / $245 / kayudesign.com. Medusa Wall Light / $2,195 / julianchichester.com.
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Natural habitat: Coral can be found in tropical and subtropical oceans in shallow waters of less than 150 feet deep. Bragging rights: The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest living structure, extending more than 1,400 miles. History lesson: The Romans believed coral possessed protective properties, and through the Victorian Era, it was common to see a small child wearing a coral necklace for protection. Superpower under the sea: Doctors are looking to coral reefs to develop treatments for cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.
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Clockwise from top, right: Woodgrain Velvet Pillow by Kevin O’Brien / $390 / abchome.com.. Edge Collection With Wood Texture / $968 / rockymountainhardware.com. Oil Bath For The Senses by Susanne Kaufmann / $76 / dermstore.com. Pakurigo Basket by Baba Tree / $200 / goodeeworld.com.. Root Outdoor Coffee Table / $1,799 / arhaus.com. Elevation Loveseat / Price upon request / lloydflanders.com. Uppark Fabric in Saffron & Rose / Price upon request / cowtan.com.. Paglia Low Bowl / Price upon request / alexanderlamont.com. Bamboo Wall Sconce / Price upon request / lanternmasters.com.
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Metadata: Thirty percent of the Earth’s surface is covered in forest. Age is just a number: Research shows that trees evolved more than 300 million years ago. Fact-check: Dendrochronology is the study of data from the growth of tree rings. Gracious givers: Not only do trees provide us with oxygen, but they also clean our drinking water, remove pollution from the atmosphere, have a positive effect on mental health and aid in saving energy.
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GROUND COVER Ideal for outdoor living, the Stripe Ombre Flatwoven Rug in Blue Jean by Perennials is resistant to fading from ultraviolet rays and uses acrylic yarns for a soft and plush effect underfoot. perennialsrugs.com
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SURFACE LEVEL The launch of Bernhardt Exteriors, the company’s first foray into the outdoor arena, includes the stylish, midcentury-inspired Encinitas Cocktail and End Tables. The flecked terrazzo pieces feature minimalistic silhouettes and a sturdy construction that stands up to the natural elements. bernhardt.com
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LAY LOW Bold and graphic, Marni Moon Walk is the fashion brand’s collection of whimsical furnishings, accessories and objects devoted to exploring the universe. Made by Colombian artisans, the colorful PVC-and-metal Chaise Lounge invites guests to sit back and dream on. marni.com
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At Lloyd Flanders, the tagline “Woven for Life” is more than an idea. The 100-plus-year-old creator of premier outdoor furnishings has built a legacy on giving homeowners and design pros the open-air pieces they seek, which today includes mixing and matching unique fabrics and finishes. But it has also ensured that every product embodies the driving principles of quality and sustainability. “Everything we make is crafted to be heirloom quality, made to be handed down through generations,” says Jess Flanders, who runs the company alongside Dudley Flanders and Warren Juliano. “We also use natural materials, like cellulose fiber, and can repaint to update
“Today, everyone wants a custom look. Homeowners aren’t interested in what’s available at big-box stores.”
finishes, providing more years of use. Plus, all of our teak products are certified by the FSC and made from sustainable sources.” They are indeed woven for life—for the life of a design, the life of the user, and the life of the planet.
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: LLOYD LOOM One of Lloyd Flanders’ standout offerings, the proprietary Lloyd Loom wicker is a natural fiber wicker fabric with long-lasting, high-performance Durium polyester coating for outdoor durability and flexibility. The continuous weave avoids burrs and cracking, and increases visual appeal by eliminating visible material ends. All that, and Lloyd Loom products are available in 20 custom finishes.
CARE + KEEPING •W here it starts: “The proper upkeep of outdoor spaces begins with the selection of high-quality products,” Jess says. “Strength of craftsmanship makes all the difference. We build to withstand full exposure to sun, rain and even snow.”
Top: The Catalina sofa and chairs in the Hickory finish perfectly complement teak tables in this Costa Mesa, California, space by Molly Wood Garden Design. Left: In this Charlotte, North Carolina, look by Lisa Mende Design, the Hamptons collection sofa and lounge chairs complement Weekend Retreat swivel gliders in the Pewter finish and teak accessory tables. Right: One might argue that the Terracotta finish and Essence lounge chair were made for each other.
•H ow to clean: Lloyd Flanders recommends the following routine to its clients: Vacuum or use a soft brush on woven material and cushions to remove organic particles and loosen surface soil, then rinse with a mild detergent and clean water.
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It’s easy to understand why outdoor living spaces have become an essential part of the home. They not only extend usable square footage, but also invite one to create an open-air retreat. What isn’t so easy is the actual process of building these environments—and that’s mostly due to the intense demand on furnishings. This is where Universal Furniture comes in. “With more than 100 products to choose from in a variety of different materials and special-order cushion options from brands like Sunbrella, we provide the consumer with countless ways to make their space highly practical while meeting design goals,” says Neil MacKenzie, the company’s director
“Homeowners want flexible gathering spaces, especially now. Outdoor furniture for dining and conversation areas is taking priority.”
of marketing. Indeed, Universal’s array of choices helps homeowners and design pros alike to make the most of patios, decks and backyards.
MATERIALITY: AN A-TEAM ROSTER What goes into Universal’s immaculately crafted furnishings? Well … ll-weather recyclable wicker •A that is tested with full UV exposure for 7,500 hours owder-coated aluminum •P in Charcoal, Fog, Carbon and Chalk colorways, the scraps of which are recycled ast concrete reinforced •C with fiberglass • Grade-A FSC Certified Natural Teak • Seat cushions with antimicrobial foam to keep them from developing mold or mildew lipcovers and upholstered •S pieces wrapped in performance fabrics that are resistant to UV rays and fading, plus able to be cleaned with bleach wivels, swivel gliders •S and mechanisms that are salt-tested for 500 hours
Top: Coastal Living Outdoor’s Seneca dining table, Del Mar chair and Panama chair combine beautifully in this covered waterfront space. Left: The Chesapeake dining table and side chairs from Coastal Living Outdoor make this spot for family dinners or entertaining guests feel like a resort.
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On New York’s Lake Canandaigua, Lyndsay Caleo Karol, cofounder and creative director of The Brooklyn Home Company, designed a practical pool house to accommodate her family’s easy summer lifestyle. Working alongside Bayer Landscape Architecture, a pool with a waterfall edge was also built to take advantage of the picturesque setting.
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It’s all in the family for Lyndsay Caleo Karol, who began the successful design and development firm The Brooklyn Home Company—alongside brother Bill Caleo and artist husband Fitzhugh Karol—more than 14 years ago when they were tasked with fixing a dilapidated property with a few hundred dollars and some Home Depot tools. Fast forward to today, and many homes later, Caleo Karol knew her approach to updating her family’s idyllic retreat on New York’s Lake Canandaigua to include a new pool house would be much the same as in the beginning: honor natural materials, incorporate artisan details and look to the light. thebrooklynhomecompany.com This project was personal, right? Yes! I was lucky enough to grow up going to the Finger Lakes—one of the most beautiful areas of the country, in my opinion—but over the years, as our family grew, so did our need for space. When we tore out an old tennis court to build a pool, I knew that an accompanying structure was needed to house towels, help with outside eating and act as a crash pad for kids.
Does the kitchen get a lot of action? In the warmer months, we gather for most meals here and eat outside at the massive table under the pergola. The kitchen is where a lot of prep work and cooking happens. It has a sink, refrigerator, freezer and a lot of storage zones for snacks. I wanted the design to feel relaxed, simple and timeless with the white, bright paneling that continues throughout the pool house and natural bluestone flooring you see outside as well. It’s also important for us to add a handmade element and artist Natalie Page’s ceramic lighting hangs beautifully under the eaves.
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Tell us about the pool house. When we can all be together, there can be 20 of us and everyone seems to end up in the pool, so I knew this building would be getting a lot of use! From the beginning, we understood the footprint here was pretty tight to work with and, just like in the city, we always go up. As soon as the ceiling was raised, the entire area became so much more inviting and a place you really want to hang out. Optimizing natural light with large windows and doors was also paramount.
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As the world of alfresco entertaining expands, Caesarstone has taken note. For the first time, the maker of luxury quartz surfaces has released a new line designed specifically for the outdoors. The highly durable material can stand up to extreme weather and is combined with stain resistant and easy-to-clean properties, making the Solaris Collection ideal for backyard kitchen set ups and grilling areas. Think: patio dining tables, counters, bar tops and backsplash details. The surfaces are available in three colorways—Clearskies, Palm Shade and Midday, shown, which has a soft organic look with a concrete finish. caesarstoneus.com
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Cocktails by the pool just got a whole lot easier thanks to Dometic’s introduction of the MoBar, the ultimate mobile beverage center. Offered in three sizes, the 550 model at left has dual-zone refrigeration that can house 40 bottles of wine or 155 cans with a removable retention ice bucket on top for another 22 bottles. A storage drawer and cabinet as well as side shelving allow for plenty of room for mixers, snacks and glasses. Cheers to that! dometic.com
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Over the past year, exterior living spaces have proved as essential as interior ones, offering gathering grounds, peaceful refuge and a semblance of escape. Celebrating this spirit, Luxe shares tales of garden delights across the country, beginning with landscape designer Margie Grace’s own Montecito, California Shangri-La. Here, under the canopy of an 80-year-old oak tree, Grace crafted a “room” for coffee and contemplation by placing an antique faux bois dining set under the majestic sweep of its branches. “At 5 o’clock in the afternoon, the light comes up from under those leaves and acts like a spotlight on the table,” she says. “I think to myself, ‘It’s like the wood fairies live here.’ ”
WR I T T E N AN D PR ODU CE D BY GR ACE BEULEY HUNT At her Montecito, California property, landscape designer Margie Grace looked to Japanese principles in arranging public living spaces close to the house and quieter moments—like this perch for morning coffee—on the garden’s outermost “concentric circles.” Adds Grace, “It becomes a different kind of party the further you roam.” gracedesignassociates.com
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MOVEABLE FEAST CHRISTOPHER SPITZMILLER WAXES POETIC ON A PRIZED OUTDOOR STAPLE. Fifteen years ago, when I purchased my home, there was no garden to speak of. But after a decade of improvements, I find that so much of our time is spent outside. One of my workhorses is a cider pressing table that first came into my life—like many things with style and practicality—through my mother. It quickly took on a new life as a portable garden table. We’re serial hosts at Clove Brook Farm, and in fair weather, we entertain outside whenever possible. For special occasions, we’ll move the table to whichever garden room is in its prime. We’ve used it for a Fourth of July lunch in the front yard beneath the shade of a maple tree, in
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the Dovecote Garden programmed as a bar for a summer cocktail party and for an evening dinner in our Sunken Garden when the Casa Blanca lilies are blooming. For that occasion, we styled the table to conjure a garden fantasy right out of John Singer Sargent’s painting, Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose. The roving cider press table appears in a number of different incarnations throughout my new book, A Year At Clove Brook Farm, which I hope will inspire people to get outside and seize the abundance offered by each season. There are no rules to outdoor living: I use my best dishes, glassware and silver. (No paper
plates or napkins here!) If you don’t have a vintage table, use what option you do have dressed in an interesting cloth. Most importantly, don’t be afraid to bring precious items outside. Using beautiful things in the garden makes an already enchanting setting all the more magical. christopherspitzmiller.com
TAKING ROOT “It’s like that saying about the shoemaker who can’t make his own shoes,” says Keith Williams of creating his West Palm Beach garden. For the landscape designer, such musings might surprise, but the more paint chips in your fan deck, the harder it is to pick a color. “I sketched so many versions that finally I said, ‘Let’s just order X amount of this and this,’ and when it arrived, I pieced it all together,” he demurs. What came of this approach is a series of small, graceful compositions set against an expanse of white pea gravel. In its organic simplicity, it nods to gardens of southern France, while stars like glossy fiddle-leaf fig and monstera— meticulously arranged to balance light, scale and texture—keep the feel firmly Floridian. While in its nascency, the garden hints at lushness to come. Plumes of rosemary and sage dance in the gravel, creating a sensory experience should you brush against them, espalier jasmine pops against the home’s stucco façade and newly planted palms reach skyward. Meanwhile, native pollinators—porterweed, Buddleia, Simpson’s stopper—lure butterflies, a favorite of the daughter Williams and his wife, Nicole, adopted last spring. As the couple awaited her birth, they began to notice butterflies everywhere, and when Colette came home, butterflies followed. “I’m a huge fan of green-on-green and normally, I don’t like color,” says Williams. “But I knew these flowers would be rewarding. Every day, she makes these crazy noises because there are butterflies all around us and she loves them.” nieverawilliams.com
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Memorable oasis: Monet’s flower garden in Giverny. Durable textiles: Rose Tarlow for Perennials (above). Rugs for outdoor living: Ben Soleimani. Dream sculpture: Richard Serra. How to make a play structure elegant: With a custom design in natural colors that blend with nature—instead of bright swings, choose colors that are soft and seamlessly blend in. Best hardscape material: Concrete or a gorgeous stone (one that doesn’t get too hot in summer). Go-to flower: Jasmine, for its sweet, romantic scent—instant joy.
Chic bug repeller: Large terra-cotta pots of lavender. Dream lighting: Lum ‘Art (right). Newness to love: Aerin’s East Hampton Collection for Williams-Sonoma Home. The key to simple but beautiful outside decor: Parterre around loose, flowering plants. Tabletop ingredients: Bamboo flatware, rattan accessories and colorful printed cotton table linens, like those from Amanda Lindroth (left), which I coordinate with in-season flowers. Go-to garden book: David Hicks: My Kind of Garden. Integrate a swimming pool: With grass up to the pool’s edge. Finishing touches: Pots filled with boxwood or white impatiens, foot lanterns for candles in the evening and garden stools to rest your drink. Shade solution: Hornbeam pleached like umbrellas, as on the patio of the French hotel, La Bastide de Gordes. carolinegidiere.com
Trends du jour: Large fire pits for small gatherings and simply chic rectangular swimming pools. Patio favorite: I love rosemary in flower beds. It also looks great (and smells wonderful) in terra-cotta pots atop a dining table. Top plant for foliage: Bougainvillea for the unreal fuchsia color. Every outdoor room needs: A rug, a blooming plant and fun pillows.
Favorite plant for foliage: Olive trees. Best decking material: A recycled composite, which doesn’t mold. Brand you’re loving now: Belgian brand Tribù (left). How to enjoy a garden year-round: With heaters—and lighting in the trees as well as around stumps and pathways. Add warm drinks and a fire! romanekdesignstudio.com
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PARTY in the FRONT Enchanting and unexpected with an air of European chic, entry courtyards are having a moment. Here, designer Robin Rains, architect Douglas Enoch and landscape architect Anne Daigh discuss designing this Nashville jewel. Why a courtyard? DE: It’s an urban setting, so we wanted to make use of the lot. I grew up in the south, where there are many “surprise courtyards”—I love that idea of a surprise behind a gate. AD: Privacy was also very important; the clients wanted to sit outside in the mornings and have their coffee in seclusion. RR: Doug built this beautiful brick wall with an arched doorway and we commissioned a custom copper lantern to hang high above. It really beckons you in. Tell us about the design. AD: We planted two crepe myrtles, which create a pergola and make you feel like you’re in an outdoor room. Then we added structured landscape with dwarf
boxwood and billowing hydrangeas. The simplicity of the space—the way it wraps around you—is what makes it so charming. DE: Each of the four façades is symmetrical, so wherever you sit is a relaxing experience. RR: We carried the French limestone paving inside for seamless transition and chose Janus et Cie’s Amalfi iron canopy chairs, floating them in the courtyard as “sculpture furniture.”
What makes the room? DE: The pear espaliers, because they soften and echo the architectural symmetry. AD: Those pear trees create another level of rustic provenance. Plus, they actually produce beautiful green pears! RR: To me, the espaliers are another sculpture. Imagine going out into your courtyard to fetch breakfast? It feels like you’re in France. robinrains.com; enocharchitects.com; daighrick.com
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COHESIVE + BESPOKE •P aired to perfection: Flexform takes the design of its indoor furnishings and translates them in materials suitable for the outdoors, making it possible to build ideal transitions from interior to exterior. The same team of designers, led by principal Antonio Citterio, does it all. •H andcrafted individuality: “We truly hold a unique space in our industry,” Herman says. “We are one of very few companies that still makes our products by hand in Italy. By doing so, we feel that we give our clients something one of a kind and incredibly specialized.”
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When asked to discuss the role of outdoor living in today’s home life, Gregory Herman simply says, “It’s everything, especially in California.” After all, California rooms aren’t called that for nothing. And indeed, Herman would know, being that he’s the principal at 33SIXTY. The premier San Francisco and Los Angeles arm of Flexform is known for helping customers to create the same level of luxury outdoors as in. In doing so, one of their key bits of advice is to understand scale. This is why design pros can be essential to the process, but Flexform helps homeowner clients as well. “Proportion can be more difficult in the openness of outdoor spaces,” Herman says. “We help prepare a cohesive plan by integrating rugs, sofas, armchairs and storage baskets with the full concept and our knowledge of sizing in mind.”
Top: Modern, yet cozy, this alfresco sitting area features the Atlante sectional (designed by Antonio Citterio) with Pico and Any Day (designed by Christophe Pillet) coffee tables. Left: Plush doesn’t begin to describe the experience of lounging on the Atlante daybeds. One won’t want to go back inside. Above: The Carlotta outdoor chairs and ottomans bring comfort and versatility to this open space. Bottom: With a breathtaking view as their backdrop, the Alison sofa, Fly and Zefiro side tables, and Lotus stool complement one another nicely.
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AN EXPERT’S WORTH In addition to working closely with the professionals at Atherton/BSC, homeowners should, Papageorge recommends, always involve a designer and/or architect. “We love to collaborate with these visionaries for perfect results,” he says. “They assist us in ensuring an ideal install and provide so much value in the form of finding solutions for the homeowner.” They also advise hiring the pros for maintenance, because they can assure that no extreme weather damage or igniter failure is happening.
MUST-HAVE DUO According to Papageorge, there are two features nearly every client wants out of their alfresco culinary space. •C onvenience: “They want to design kitchens that are just as robust as those indoors, so they never have to run inside to grab something. Everything they could possibly need should be able to fit in the outdoor kitchen.”
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•C ommunity: “We also often get requests for seating areas wherein the whole household and/or guests can watch the chef of the day in action as they enjoy a drink.”
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Top: This new outdoor kitchen features a full suite of Kalamazoo appliances and products, including a built-in Hybrid Fire grill and the Artisan Fire pizza oven. Left: A Kalamazoo combo made to impress, the Hybrid Fire grill and Gaucho grill each have their role in this alfresco space. Right: Kalamazoo’s weather-tight Signature Series cabinetry pairs well with a range of the brand’s appliances in this chef’s paradise with a view. All photography courtesy of Kalamazoo
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A LOOK AT DEDON’S ... •R ILLY: A versatile collection of dining, lounging and poolside pieces, RILLY by GamFratesi features parallel vertical strands of maritime rope or DEDON’s new Fiber Touch. The result is a collection of distinctive forms with a contemporary, graphic quality. BARQ: •M With its expansive backrests and deep seating, MBARQ by Sebastian Herkner is inspired by the traditional form of an indoor alcove. The modular collection lends structure to open outdoor spaces, defining areas in which to work, rest or engage in conversation.
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EALINE: •S This year, this luxurious collection will be the first to be woven in DEDON’s new EcoCycle Fiber. Derived from renewable plant-based resources, the material is an ecologically conscious alternative to conventional fossil fuel-based woven fibers. It’s the perfect move for the easy, chic spirit of SEALINE.
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The beginning of Dunkirk’s partnership with DEDON was a defining moment for both showroom and manufacturer. For more than 20 years, DEDON has been the focus in Dunkirk showrooms, the latest of which can be found within the San Francisco Design Center’s Galleria building. “Established in 1990, DEDON revolutionized the world of outdoor furniture with luxurious, woven designs in weatherproof fiber,” says Kirk Wayland, owner of Dunkirk. “Today, the brand boasts an unrivaled standard of quality, a range of innovative products and collections made using combinations of the finest metal, rope, glass and fiber.” DEDON’s offering speaks to the master craftsmanship by which it is formed, and when it comes to outdoor furnishings—which must boast durability, functionality and a studied beauty—no less will suffice.
Top: With a frame that is electrostatic powder-coated in a color similar to that of its fiber and rope, SEALINE is visually complex and intriguing.
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It can be a rare thing to find products for outdoor living that are dynamic, yet not too trendy to be timeless. That is, if you aren’t shopping at Gallery 41. “We treat every home like a work of art and ensure that our products will stand the test of time, both functionally and aesthetically,” manager Nicole Tahmasebi says. “We work with companies that are sourcing materials from all over the world, enabling us to offer a broad and varied collection.” But how does a homeowner find the pieces that are right for them when there is such a breadth of selection? “The key is for us to take the time to really listen,” Tahmasebi says. “We even try to hear what isn’t being said. There is a lot to learn from the subtlety of a client’s responses to products, images and vignettes.” As they walk through the showroom and carry out consultations, the Gallery 41 team is keenly aware of it all.
Top & Right: Rose by Kreoo for The Davani Group is soft, yet bold, with inlaid curves in Emperador Dark marble on a smooth Crema Marfil background. Far right: Interwoven with Crema Marfil and Emperador Dark, Fortune by Kreoo calls forth the link of light to dark; sun to earth.
“Most of the companies we work with are focused on sustainability in the manufacturing of their products,” Tahmasebi says. “Many use recycled materials and keep energy use as low as possible. The design community in general has been committed to protecting the environment while still making beautiful things. And, ease of maintenance is being supported through the introduction of materials that are less porous, like porcelain and glass, in larger formats. Having to do less maintenance tends to translate into environmental benefits, too.”
HOW TO GO BESPOKE •B e true to oneself: It is easy to worry about making a mistake when designing with a neighbor’s or friend’s home in mind, but when you approach with the intention of doing what feels perfect to you, everything tends to fall into place. As the Gallery 41 team says, “If you want a bold color, go for it!” onsult the pros: •C It’s also helpful to hire the experts. “A neutral third party can prevent indecisiveness or decision fatigue, and they will also be key in balancing beauty with function,” Tahmasebi says.
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PERSONALIZED PATHWAYS A good trail design will consider … •A ge: When it comes to designing a trail, thought must be given to the user. A trail to attract grandchildren, providing opportunities for small discoveries and delights, is going to be quite different from a path that efficiently guides one to various outbuildings. •A ctivities: How people will use the space is, of course, also important. “If our client wants to do a lot of hiking, we’ll make their trail a little straighter and steeper than we would for a family of runners,” Martin says. “And a cycling trail meanders and undulates more, including wide, round turns.”
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“The best thing for a trail is use,” Martin says. “To use it is to love it, and once that love deepens, the maintenance is easy. We have multiple clients who run major corporations. When they are out on their property, they release the pressures of their everyday work by improving a creek crossing, clearing a view spot or moving a fallen tree. It is gratifying labor with immediate results.”
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Top: Fire was kept 40 feet away from reaching a Calistoga home by this Trailscape creation. Left: Here, one can see how a trail stopped fire on all four sides of a piece of land in Sonoma. Right: A cherished tree house was saved from a fire in St. Helena. All photography courtesy of Trailscape
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Cultivating A View On a historic vineyard in Oakville, a new home redefines a familiar Napa style. W R I T T E N BY M A I L E P I N G E L | P H O T O G R A P H Y BY PA U L DY E R
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Architecture: Timothy C. Chappelle, Arcanum Architecture, Inc. Interior Design: Margaret Ash, Margaret Ash Design Home Builder: John Rechin and Mark Rechin, Total Concepts Landscape Architecture: Dustin Moore, Strata Landscape Architecture
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lobby, and the guest rooms feel like a resort. There are fun things, too, like the bunk room.” “They wanted to create an unpretentious estate for weekend retreats,” adds Ash, who, like Chappelle, sought to capture the essence of Napa Valley style in a fresh way. “We wanted the house to be casual, but not too rustic or expected,” she explains, noting that the home possesses an almost Hamptons-like spirit, a nod to where the couple first met in New York. The designer began with the color palette, pulling blues, greens, and natural wood tones directly from the landscape, intentionally keeping the primary spaces tranquil to not distract from the view. (Although she did play with bolder colors and patterns in the guest house.) But a mostly quiet color scheme didn’t stop her from finding intriguing pieces such as the antique Savonarola chair that punctuates the entryway or the rope chairs and sculptural wood tables by Caste furniture designer Ty Best in the living area. Ash says of the latter, “Those are the prize items. I knew from the beginning that I would use those tables.” Fine art adds an important layer to this home. The clients worked with art advisor Caroline Brinckerhoff to find pieces by David Hockney, Damien Hirst, James Nares and Adam Fuss. While almost all of the rooms came together smoothly and as planned, there was one lastminute request: A home office for the husband. Ever nimble, Ash quickly converted part of his closet into a workspace, adding a concealed door to the couple’s bedroom for a seemingly uninterrupted wall plane and even giving the newly created room vineyard views. Since the home was meant as the ultimate retreat, the outdoor areas were treated as essential elements. Landscape architect Dustin Moore was hired to design a pool, lawn, vegetable garden and a gravel courtyard strung with globe lights for alfresco dining. “We approached the grounds as outdoor rooms,” says Moore of tying the garden to the architecture. “There’s a story in how you go from one space to another.” Chappelle, noting how the olive trees and grasses soften the home and help it become one with the landscape, says, “This house doesn’t stand out. It’s less about being a trophy home and more about a simple existence with family and friends—it’s the epitome of California living.”
The Napa Valley vacation home of a San Francisco family was designed to reflect their youthful spirit. Designer Margaret Ash played with modern and traditional elements in the stairwell, pairing an Adam Fuss painting with a Savonarola chair found at Antique & Art Exchange.
“The color palette plays into the mountains,” says Ash of the living room’s muted hues. Rattan Palecek chairs, armchairs by Gabby and a bespoke sofa and bench are arranged around a pair of Caste tables from De Sousa Hughes. Above the mantel is a work by Damien Hirst. Sconces by Circa Lighting illuminate the display shelves on either side.
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Above: “The bar is behind the kitchen, connected to the boot room,” says Ash, noting how the wood paneling relates to the home’s exterior. “It’s cozy without being too traditional, and we threw in a little glam with the brass library mesh.” The hardware is by Holland & Sherry, and the faucet is by Waterworks. Left: Ash designed a custom table for the dining area and added cushions crafted with Perennials fabrics to the Palecek rope chairs for extra comfort. Over the island, which features sink taps by Watermark, are pendants by Allied Maker. The Wolf range is from Monark, with a custom hood by Steel Geisha Designs.
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Above: “The pantry has additional refrigerator space and prep areas perfect for catered parties, and it also doubles as the laundry room,” says Ash, who chose a dark grout to accentuate the handmade Da Vinci Marble tiles. The hardware is by RH. Opposite: Landscape architect Dustin Moore worked with colleagues Sharon Finkle and Chelsea Zhou to incorporate the couple’s favorite plants in the landscape, including Limelight hydrangeas at their bedroom window.
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Above: “We wanted to use statement pieces in the bath overlooking the vineyards,” says Ash, who chose a Blu Bathworks soaking tub and a coco shell chandelier from Palecek. Built-in oak shelving provides space for towels, bath salts and accessories. Left: The couple’s bedroom was given a Kravet-upholstered window seat for storytime with the children. Ash gave the custom bed Walker Valentine linens and pillows made with Galbraith & Paul fabrics, and paired the Lee Industries armchair and ottoman with a side table from Noir.
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“The garden has a relaxed elegance because their requests were simple,” says Moore of the couple’s backyard wishes. “A lawn big enough to throw a ball, a pool and a gravel court for entertaining or pétanque.” Natchez crepe myrtles were planted near the guesthouse, and a variety of grasses were chosen to provide movement in the breeze. The seating by RH is paired with Frontgate umbrellas.
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Thoughtful moves bring character and warmth to a classic San Francisco Victorian home.
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When designers Susan Collins Weir and Chris Weir revamped the living room in this 1906 Pacific Heights dwelling, they paired light hues with subtle yet dynamic textures. For a bespoke swivel chair, they opted for a crisp neutral Pollack fabric, while underfoot is a rug by Edward Fields for Tai Ping Carpets.
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walnut sideboards. As a counterpoint, the Jen Risom settee by the bay window was re-covered in a bouclé and club chairs are upholstered in a Pollack fabric. The moves “provide visual relief and add warmth,” he notes. “You have a visceral response to the materiality.” Similarly, the designers opted for bold moments of color to create consistency and bring vibrance to an inward-focused home. “You find yourself in different areas of color and texture,” says Weir. The gestures might be subtle—a green sofa in the living room resting on a blue-gray rug or the cool hues of the dining room bar’s interior—or they may be more saturated, as in the kitchen and family room. Grass-green Arflex chairs surround the clients’ existing Saarinen table, and dots of the hue pop up on the whimsical Edward Fields carpet. Originally designed for Marjorie Merriweather Post to hide her dogs’ footprints, the rug “appeals to the wife’s graphic sensibilities. She’s a product designer and highly visual,” says Weir. All of the rugs explicitly tie back to the Danziger triptych. “This idea of graphics and marks became the inspiration for the floor coverings as we developed graphic patterns to camouflage the marks, footprints and evidence of daily life,” notes Collins Weir. While textural moments run throughout the home, perhaps the greatest exploration of its possibilities is in the main bedroom. There, the designers downshifted the palette, opting for low-key gray-blues throughout, such as the fabric on the four-panel headboard. But they builtup the visual interest with a Cogolin rug with a basket-weave pattern. Notes Collins Weir, “The client expressed an interest in graphics and color as well as the process of making. Rather than being statements, the palette of natural materials became a way to explore color and graphics without being overly decorative.” For the designers, the house encapsulates their approach to design. “Our work is a reflection of and inspired by the clients and the site. Our portfolio and interest rest in understanding a home and how we bring the owners into it,” says Collins Weir. “When you enter, you should have a sense of place, of calmness.” Ultimately, she notes, a family’s home life should mirror the feeling of the Reed Danziger artwork that inspired this remodel. “The color and line work suggest fluid movement with moments of pause and reflection.”
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“We’re not designing for vignettes. Instead, we’re establishing a language that ties the whole house together.” –CHRIS WEIR
Above: Wood accents neatly bracket a quiet work by artist Emil Lukas in a niche between the entry and dining room. The entry, seen at right, contains an eye-catching Cogolin rug Weir describes as “almost like square pillows in a grid form,” and the walnut paneling in the space responds to the warm hue. Opposite: In the dining room, walnut casework opens to reveal a dry bar with a glass backsplash and a soapstone counter. The designers created the lacquered table with a concrete base and repurposed the clients’ Cassina chairs. Shining overhead is a Brasilia S Ozone light fixture. Four pieces by Yugi Obata are arranged on the wall.
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Above: Since the family room opens to the backyard, the homeowners wanted a carpet that could stand up to the easy passage between indoors and out. The designers worked with Tai Ping to customize a durable rug with a forgiving pattern. Comfortable seating is found on an Egg chair from Design Within Reach and a Zanotta sofa from Dzine. Opposite: The clients already owned the Saarinen table, and it was put into service in the breakfast area, where it’s complemented by bright green Arflex chairs and a David Weeks pendant from The Future Perfect.
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Above: To create a nest for sleeping—and encourage bedtime for a young resident—the designers collaborated with the late artist Charley Harper’s foundation to produce a wallcovering based on his Mystery of the Missing Migrants lithograph. Further cozy details include the Finn Juhl chair from Design Within Reach and the Stark carpet. The Housefish console is from Horne. Opposite: Situated on the home’s top floor, the playroom is a bright, airy space, complete with USM cabinets to keep things organized, a Hue Collection worktable for projects and a Living Divani sofa for lounging. Woven into the custom carpet is a pattern that can serve as train tracks and goal lines.
A calming palette of blues and grays ensures that the main bedroom soothes both mind and spirit. The bed, dressed with Frette linens and upholstered in a Holland & Sherry wool and Spinneybeck leather, rests on a plush Cogolin rug. An Atollo lamp from YLighting is at the bedside and an Art et Floritude fixture from Bright on Presidio is on the ceiling.
Above, left: “It feels like there’s a history to the house because it’s so well-layered,” notes Collins Weir. Sheers in a Chivasso fabric, glimpsed in the Room & Board mirror, filter sunlight streaming into the main bedroom. The designers selected an Egg Collective dresser for the space, crafted of ash and sporting a stone top. Above, right: Against a backdrop of tiles from Fox Marble, the powder rooms room’s Blu-Stone sink from The Bath+Beyond is inset into a basalt countertop. The Michael Anastassiades pendant is from The Future Perfect. A wool felt Submaterial wall panel is reflected in the mirror. Throughout the home, the designers chose Benjamin Moore’s Sheep’s Wool for the walls.
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STAYING POWER A belief in and love of the handmade fuels a gallerist’s drive to expand. W R I T T E N B Y 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 L A U R E N S E G A L
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advertising and marketing for 23 years.” But after work, Lai pursued his outside interest: collecting art, pottery, furniture and other objects and learning about the artists who created them. Back then, his work enabled his hobby. “My job provided a lot of travel opportunities,” Lai says. “I was going to Asia several times a year and to Europe often. After work, I would wander the cities and discover new galleries and artists. There was one particular shop in Tokyo, a very small and highly curated ceramics gallery that inspired me. It got me thinking about how there were no places like it here.” Although he worried that he was getting a bit too old to take career risks, Lai quit the ad world and opened Hugomento— the name is a play on his first name and the word memento. “I wanted to make a gathering place where people can see the art and hear about the artists who created it,” he says. That human element is at the
heart of the business. Although Lai does sell online, often fielding orders via social media, he prefers that people come to the gallery to experience items firsthand (something possible in a limited capacity since late summer). “I found that people are hungry for these objects,” he says. In the gallery, visitors will find ceramics by Mitch Iburg, Dennis O’Leary, Carol Nelson and Marco Minetti. Artwork from around the world hangs on new walls between the building’s original, rusticated beams—a note from Dogpatch’s industrial past. “There’s a simple, Zen-like Japanese sensibility to the gallery,” says Lai. “It reflects many of the things we sell.” Perhaps it’s the wabi-sabi philosophy Lai subscribes to, one where beauty is found in imperfection, that has allowed him to find opportunity amid a pandemic. “It’s been challenging, and this certainly wasn’t what I was planning,” he says. “But I believe in what I am doing and this neighborhood.”
Hugo Lai’s Dogpatch gallery (opposite), Hugomento, displays vessels by Marco Minetti arranged on a central table and paintings by Colt Seager. A collection of three Minetti vases and a bowl (left) make an attractive vignette. Mixed-media artist Janet Jones’ work hangs in the space (below). Lai opened the gallery with the intent of allowing people to experience art and learn the stories behind it. Here, works by Minetti, Jones, Len Carella and Fyrn are on display (bottom).
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Wine Country Chic A hilltop Napa Valley estate becomes a family retreat. 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 B E S S F R I DAY
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Designer Lauren Nelson filled existing shelving in the breakfast room of this Napa Valley home with her clients’ vintage pieces, interspersed with new objects from Bloomist and San Francisco boutiques Super Simple and Yonder. The concrete-and-reclaimed-wood dining table is from Mecox, and the chairs are by Croft House.
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a walnut custom console in the living room; pale Japanese tansu chests in the main bedroom; and a hearty, honey-hued farm table in the dining room. She also added some much-needed texture through various Moroccan rugs and diaphanous window treatments that gently frame the broad views. Nelson added personality through layers of art and artifacts: Chunky black-and-white beads hang by the front door beside a modern print in the same palette; vintage baskets line a wall in the living room; and whimsically shaped ceramics make appearances everywhere. In the main bathroom, a bouquet of dried flowers hangs next to the bathtub. “I just love those finishing touches—that’s what makes a space feel unique,” says Nelson, who started her career doing styling work. The wife is a graphic designer, she adds. “So she’s really tactile. She gets excited by moments—vignettes.” The wife also loves strategic doses of color. The most prominent example is in the living room: A large custom work by Spanish fine-art photographer Andrea Torres Balaguer features a woman dressed in deep jewel tones against a dark teal background, her face obscured by a bold pink slash of paint. “That piece has such emotion to it and depth of color,” says the wife. Likewise, the main suite comes alive with a deep blue grass-cloth wallcovering that anchors a white channel-tufted bed. “It made the whole room pop. I love blue!” the wife says, but Nelson made sure it wouldn’t interfere with the views. “The focus is on looking outside,” Nelson says, noting that white draperies recede from the windows that frame the mountainous horizon against an infinity pool just outside a door to the rear deck. As she did inside, Nelson added “modern but tactile furnishings” on the deck that spans the back of the home and on the small terrace that sits under the graceful limbs of the pistache tree. In the future, the owners plan to upgrade the kitchen, reconfigure the home’s lower level, and add a new guest wing; San Francisco architect Stephen Sutro, who helmed the couple’s city-house renovation, will come back for the Napa home’s next phase. In the meantime, it’s served as a beautiful refuge for the family, just an hour outside the city. “We lived here for six months during the pandemic,” the husband says. “It was such a magical place to be.”
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A large sectional by RH covered in durable Perennials fabric centers the large living room. The Sierra armchairs are by Croft House, and the sofa table is also by RH. The walnut side console is custom, and the rug is by Armadillo. The sconce (one of a pair) is by Apparatus.
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Right: In the vestibule to the main bedroom, a blue grass-cloth wallcovering leads the eye down a hallway from the entry. The Moroccan rug is from the Tony Kitz Gallery. The vintage chair is from Attico. The fine art photography is by Robert Stivers. Opposite: Nelson designed the dining room to be high-contrast, highly functional and kid-friendly. The farmhouse table is by RH, the side chairs are by Consort, and the outdoor-grade metal Windsor chair is by Rejuvenation. The rug is by Perennials purchased from Sutherland, and the mirror over the mantel is custom. The framed photograph is by Robert Stivers.
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Right: Nelson added vintage rattan barstools from 1stdibs to the existing kitchen bar, located at one end of the dining room. The home’s interiors, including the kitchen with its marble countertops, creamy white walls and travertine floors, were designed by architect Howard Backen during a 1990s renovation for the previous owner. Opposite: A dining table by Gloster, surrounded by Terassi side chairs from Design Within Reach, is placed on a deck that spans the rear of the house and overlooks Napa Valley and the hills beyond. “The view is pretty spectacular,” says the wife, noting that they enjoy the flickering lights of downtown Napa at night. “It has this energy, but at the same time, you feel really removed.”
A custom channel-tufted bed stands out against the deep blue Cowtan & Tout grasscloth wallcovering in the main bedroom, which looks out across the valley. Vintage tansu chests from The Zentner Gallery act as bedside tables, and the vintage sconces were purchased on 1stdibs. The Brazos wall mirror is by Yucca Stuff, and the rug is by Loloi. The beaded wall hanging by the bed is from General Store.
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