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Perhaps it’s the return of the plush, squishy sofa, or maybe it’s the clogs, overalls and macramé that I’ve seen in fashion these days, but it feels like we’re having a bit of a free-form ’70s moment. Slowly shedding the maskwearing, hand-sanitizing of the past year-and-a-half, we are re-emerging into sunnier, more relaxed days. It’s a time of eclecticism and optimism, with home and design at the center of it. We’re excited to be living through this period of strong desire and enthusiasm for all things home, with much relocation and decoration taking place. In this issue, we report on playful accessory dwellings popping up across so many backyards, the return of the Shaker influence in design and the latest of-the-earth wallpaper and textiles. There’s endless design inspiration for those who seek it. Indeed, this summer, our homes are for living and loving.
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“TATIANA BILBAO ESTUDIO: ARCHITECTURE FROM OUTSIDE IN” Mexico City-based architect Tatiana Bilbao is renowned for creating simple, fluid architecture that encourages people to create their own way of living. Her “outside in” approach identifies those external factors that shape a project, from civic regulations to the people who will one day inhabit her creations, allowing for designs that better reflect the needs of modern living. At “Tatiana Bilbao Estudio: Architecture from Outside In,” opening July 17 at SFMOMA, those intrigued by her work can get an inside look at her expansive process. The exhibit comprises models, drawings and photographs highlighting the architect’s wideranging research and proposals, including an innovative plan for San Francisco’s Hunters Point neighborhood. sfmoma.org
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far left), a pattern taking its cues from the neighboring Japan House London and depicting the Asian nation’s main islands guarded by fauna and native botanicals. Tucked away from the flurry of urban life, yet still touting the perks of it, Kensington “carries within it a sense of escapism—a real, refined luxury we wanted to capture,” Gomez says. The collection’s remaining SKUs thus sprung from the West London enclave’s many storied sites. There is Cope’s Trail, a Jacobean floral partly inspired by the late Holland House; Long Water, an abstracted botanical based on scenery of Hyde Park; and Persian Tulip (shown left), pulling from the ornamented Arab Hall at Leighton House. If Kensington Walk sounds diverse, then so is Kensington, a melting pot of a community historically home to artists from all corners of the globe, much like Zoffany. “The English aesthetic,” Gomez explains, “is very much borrowed from worldly influences that did not originate in the U.K.” zoffany.com PROPER ENGLISH PHOTOS: COURTESY ZOFFANY. ON VIEW PHOTOS: PORTRAIT, BY ANA HOP; MODEL COURTESY TATIANA BILBAO, VIVIENDA POPULAR, 2013; © TATIANA BILBAO ESTUDIO.
When Zoffany design lead Peter Gomez set out to create Kensington Walk, the brand’s latest collection of textiles and wallcoverings, he didn’t need to look far. As a champion of emerging creatives, he first turned to an artist he’d worked with before, Royal College of Art alum Sam Wilde. It was Wilde’s drawings of koi carp (like those seen in the exotic Kyoto Gardens of Kensington) that got his wheels turning. The result was Eastern Palace (shown
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IKE KLIGERMAN BARKLEY As a family in Healdsburg renovated an old farmhouse, bicoastal architecture firm Ike Kligerman Barkley devised a clever solution to help them enjoy an unused space between two buildings. “It was just a skinny space, and we popped a flip-up window into it and put a little counter and some stools out there,” says principal and studio director Carl Baker. “It became this really cool space that we’re calling the alley bar. It’s a popular thing these days, being able to open your kitchen out, particularly in Northern California, and have somebody sitting at a counter outside.” ikekligermanbarkley.com
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ANDREW MORRALL ARCHITECT When architects Andrew Morrall and Bernard Tong collaborated on the design of their two-bedroom home in the Oakland Hills, they allocated 20 percent of its modest 1,500 square feet to an openspace design studio. The airy office, located on the three-story home’s lower level, features custommilled bookshelves to house travel photo albums and architecture reference materials. “We wanted a lot of light, so there are three main skylights positioned in the main gallery space on the second level,” Morrall says. “There are spaces that open the studio to the floors above, and that makes it seem much larger.” andrewmorrallarchitect.com
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Rather than incorporating typical checkbox items, architect Jess Field of Field Architecture encourages clients to “tune in to what makes the little moments of every day amazing.” When a couple yearning for greater outdoor access came to him to create their new home in Los Altos Hills, Field imagined an indoor-outdoor space that would act as a nexus for daily activities. Doors slide open and pocket away, creating a direct connection to nature, while well-placed slats protect against the low west sun. “You can hear the sounds of the creek and wildlife,” Field says. “It’s like a symphony of nature at night.” fieldarchitecture.com
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With the weather warming up, the season of leisurely picnics and lively outdoor dinner parties is coming fast upon us. Just in time for these tantalizing alfresco opportunities, San Francisco-based home store March updates its collection with a new range of tableware and accessories.
Among the latest additions are stoneware bowls and platters by Swissborn artist Christiane Perrochon, handthrown black-and-white vases by ceramicist Dana Bechert and Carla Fernández-designed napkin rings made from traditional Mexican molinillos, or whisks. Though perhaps best known for an impeccably curated selection of kitchen and tabletop pieces, March’s offerings on the furnishings and garden front are not be overlooked. Minimalists can peruse pieces from British artist and designer Faye Toogood, including her iconic Roly-Poly chair, while plant lovers admire the range of brightly colored Brutalism-influenced stoneware planters by artist B Zippy. marchsf.com
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With a reverence for biophilic design principles, designer Stacey Lapuk often looks to natural patterns to bring a taste of the outdoors inside. In one San Francisco client’s dining and living space, she installed a tree-print Pierre Frey wallcovering between the picture rail and ceiling to envelop the space. “Bringing images of greenery to the room gives one a sense of being in nature—the feeling of being surrounded by tall trees,” Lapuk says. staceylapukinteriors.com
Graphic murals are one of designer Isolina Mallon’s go-to ways to inject a space with personality. For a girl’s bedroom in a Hillsborough home, Mallon adapted a vibrant custom mural by Adriani e Rossi. Its fresh palette not only preserves the room’s natural light, but also lends a youthful feel to the otherwise minimalist space. “The pattern flows without feeling overwhelming,” she says. “The result is bright and vibrant, clean and personal.” isolinamallon.com
For a touch of shimmer and drama, designer Clara Jung turns to metallic wallpapers. “Putting larger mirrors in a space can bounce light around in a room, and installing reflective wallpaper is a similar philosophy, but more subtle,” Jung says. She outfi tted a home office in Pacifi c Heights with gently refl ective wallpaper to make the petite room feel a bit more spacious. bannerdaysf.com
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California Dreaming Nathan Turner
Nathan Turner, Los Angeles
I was raised on a ranch in Northern California. Growing up, food was a huge part of my family and culture. At the Alisal Ranch, a resort where I designed the guest rooms in a classic California Monterey style, they are famous for their pancakes and pastries. It’s fitting because I was taught on the ranch that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and necessary to set the day up right. Food is a big part of my life, and my feeling is, ‘What good is a really great-looking house if the food on the table isn’t delicious?’ Along with food, I think you can’t talk about the state without talking about our Spanish architecture, particularly in Southern California. Our history is embedded in it, and the oldest buildings we have in the state are the missions. I am extremely influenced by the old Spanish-style homes and downtown buildings in Los Angeles. To understand my choice of materials and colors, you would have to understand the soft light of this state. It’s very close in quality to the light in the South of France. The artist David Hockney talked about how unique the light in California is, and how beautiful. And I believe the movie industry started here because of it. The light affected my style without me realizing it at first, but working in this incredible natural light has allowed me to have a lot of fun with color.
Nathan Turner at the Alisal Ranch in California.
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The common thread throughout this region is an easy-going lifestyle with a big emphasis on outdoors and bringing the outdoors in. It’s a laid-back vibe, but it’s stylish. I gravitate to relaxed, natural materials—linens over silks, for example. I love using wicker, grass cloth or seagrass—anything with an outdoor feeling to it. I have completed interiors all around the country, but even if I’m doing a traditional, formal interior in New York City, there’s still a little California in it.
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Midwest Modernism Holly Hunt
House of Hunt, Chicago
I grew up in West Texas, but I’ve been living in Chicago since 1976. I started my business here in 1983, and at that time, it was unusual for a design business not to be headed up out of New York or Los Angeles. I like it here because the people are warm and honest. When you are running a business, common sense is important—and common sense is a community element here, as in Texas. The Midwestern work ethic and what they call “Midwestern nice” are real things, and when you are staffing a business, that’s great.
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Also, art is everywhere in the streets of Chicago, and it’s inspiring. We have grandscale public sculptures by Alexander Calder, Joan Miró, Jean Philippe Arthur Dubuffet and Pablo Picasso. I am struck by the richness of them and how they are so accessible. Of course, that’s not the only art here. I love the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and The Art Institute of Chicago. We have great theaters, dance, orchestras and restaurants. There are some people who would be surprised to learn that life is not slow in Chicago.
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This city is also the heart of Modernism. This is the home of the Chicago School and of Bauhaus in America. Chicago is where Mies van der Rohe settled and did a lot of important buildings. In fact, you can’t talk about Chicago design without discussing its architecture. The architecture is strong, but it is also about the clean lines and the proportions of the Modernist movement. There’s a timeless quality about it, and it’s certainly influenced my work as I’m about clean, timeless design. Before buildings went up around it, I used to be able to see the Aon Center from my apartment. It’s the perfect Modernist building, with a clean, pure design, and I have admired it often over the years.
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Pretty in Palm Beach Mimi McMakin
Kemble Interiors, Palm Beach
I was born in Palm Beach, and my family has been looking at the same sunset for many generations. This is an extraordinary area and an extraordinary town. It’s filled with beautiful beaches, glorious weather and people who like to be outdoors. After all, this place is enclosed by water, with a lagoon on one side and the ocean on the other. In Palm Beach, we have an elegant and beautiful way of living that’s attractive to people. There’s a high standard for architecture here. The older structures are beautiful, and the new buildings are pretty and well-built. A lot of the influence in this area is Mediterranean—our buildings tend to have high ceilings, beautiful plaster walls and big windows for the view. Many interiors feature tile floors and handpainted murals. Personally, I love rattan, sisal rugs, glazed walls and tile floors.
My firm works everywhere—including Europe—but we’ve found that once people see how we live in Palm Beach, they decide they want to live the same way, so we often end up including Palm Beach elements. We make happy, beautiful places that you miss when you leave.
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We aren’t known for prissy design, in fact, our design could be considered irreverent by some. In my own home, the kids used to ride skateboards inside! Here we are known for interiors where you can put your feet up and really relax and live. I think something that makes us different is that we have a great deal of openness. You can be walking down the street and find yourself peering over a hedge into a beautiful garden and at a lovely home—walks can almost be like a garden club tour. Our lifestyle is clearly on view, and you don’t get that in New York City when your home is 27 stories in the air.
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The great Southern writer William Faulkner said: “The past is never dead. It’s not even past.” I am the fourth generation of my family to live in Perry, Georgia. If you came to my home, you’d find my GreatAunt Irene’s big, beautiful platter hanging in the entryway. You’d see china, artwork and needlepoint from different generations of my family mixed with a traditional Schumacher fabric in a modern colorway. It’s a very Southern thing to be purveyors of family heirlooms and objects. And if Aunt Irene could see her things mixed in with mine, she’d say: “Honey, it’s all fabulous.” One of the signatures of a Southern home is an embrace of collections and curated objet d’art. I have long maintained that the concept of “less is more” never made it south, as most Southerners are collectors. I personally collect odds and ends of silver pieces, including a serving spoon meant for spring peas and a fancy fork for bacon.
I think people unfamiliar with the South would be surprised at how avant-garde we are and have always been. We wear our fine clothes to football games, eat fried chicken with silver forks and drink bourbon in a julep cup. For us Southerners, it’s an unapologetic mix of the high and low, the old and new and the lost and found.
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Another thing Southerners love and cherish is brown furniture. I like these pieces because they are a sturdy foundation to build upon in interior design. There’s nothing like an old bow-front table that’s built up a beautiful wax patina over the years mixed in a room with old mirrors and art from every decade. When you have all new furniture in a room, it’s not very exciting. But when you add old with the new, it’s an adventure for the eyes.
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The most fitting collaborations are effortless. Tell us about your relationship with de Gournay. As a bespoke heritage brand, de Gournay’s work has always caught my eye. I started by using the designs in smaller spaces and then worked up to larger applications. After a few projects, I became friends with owners Rachel and Hannah Cecil Gurney and the de Gournay team. The brand is very much in line with my design ethos: “If you can imagine it, you can do it.” But it was this one project in East Bay,
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which will be published in an upcoming issue of Luxe San Francisco, that helped to bring about this exciting collaboration. You give your client a lot of credit for this collection. What was the inspiration? I proposed the idea of using a different de Gournay pattern. However, this client is very clued-in on the local flora and fauna. He loved the direction but wondered what we could do that would be “very California.” I looked out the windows of the second-story property surrounded by three large redwood groves and thought, “Done! It’s redwoods and can’t be anything else.” I often look to nature and see hundreds of different colors, shapes and textures together. The most unlikely combinations are the most spectacular. Panoramic patterns tend to veer traditional. How did you strike a versatile
note with this scene? Nature always provides the ultimate baseline of beauty, and I believe this collection can be enjoyed from any perspective. In many ways, the different colorways can be the aesthetic catalyst. In addition to the original, there is a lavender version (Aurore), a sepia tone style (Eau Forte) and a blue one (Mare Verde). When you move into the lavender and sepia tone colorways, the inflection is more fantastical and otherworldly, and that helps skew an interior more modern versus traditional. Where do you envision this being used? Any location that has a high ceiling, like a dining room or foyer. We’re installing the lavender colorway in my studio’s conference room with 12.5-foot ceilings. Personally, I would love to see it in Kamala Harris’s Washington, D.C., dining room—I think that would be a fantastic nod to California.
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Imagine meandering through California’s magnificent redwood forests teeming with woodland life—squirrels, bobcats, native lilies and sword ferns. It’s a setting that San Francisco interior designer Alison Pickart majestically captured in de Gournay’s firstever West Coast-inspired Scenic Collection of wallpapers. Here, Luxe chats all things whimsy with the designer.
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Rafi Ajl’s Gathering Chair and Bench (previous page), Brian Persico’s Span Table (top) and Kim Markel’s Glow collection (below) all exhibit hallmarks of Shaker design—quality, authenticity and beauty.
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Rumor has it that with just two fingers you can effortlessly lift an original Shaker chair. Such is the elegant, weightlessness of the design—lightness, utility and beauty intertwined into one. It is the Shakers, who, after all, ostensibly spawned the modern design movement when one of their chair prototypes was spotted by students at a Danish design school in the early 20th century. And yet 240 years since the Shakers established roots in the U.S., their values of self-sufficiency, craft and optimism resonate more than ever in American design. “There is something incredibly comforting and hopeful about the Shakers,” says Lacy Schutz, executive director of New York’s Shaker Museum, who is overseeing the institution’s move to a new building and renovation by Selldorf Architects. “They modeled a way of life we’re longing for today—gender equality; racial equality; respect for the environment; pride of craft.” That ethos inspired Berkeley furniture designer Rafi Ajl of The Long Confidence, whose first memory of Shaker design started in Brooklyn with his parents’ ladder back maple dining chairs. “They are these special objects—refined and functional,” he remarks. “I’ve appreciated them more as they’ve aged with grace.” Beauty and timelessness are threaded throughout Ajl’s work, including his thin and strong tapered Spindle Bench and his cleanlined Gathering Chair. “In a throwaway culture, to have things that have provably and measurably endured is highly valuable,” reflects Ajl. Brian Persico was drawn to the Shakers’ emphasis on sustainability, citing their devotion to growing and harvesting their own materials. For his Windham Chair series, the Catskills-based designer experimented with post-and-rung construction, using local hardwoods he fells and splits along the grain, resulting in a stronger and lighter frame. The seats are woven with hickory bark or rawhide, and the finishing touch is the joinery pins in the chair back, which he carves from white-tailed deer antlers collected on walks. “Materials of the same place have a tendency to go well together,” he says. Most surprisingly, perhaps, is the community’s embrace of technology and progressive ideas (think: flattening the round broom)—qualities that attracted Hudson Valley designer Kim Markel. “This combination of ingenuity and resourcefulness is so admirable. It’s about finding solutions in unexpected places,” says Markel, alluding to her dreamlike Glow series, which uses a recycled resin composite that took years to perfect. “The shape is familiar but the material is almost foreign to the matter.” As Schutz explains, a Shaker-influenced furnishing doesn’t have to feel or look like one would expect. “People want something that has meaning and is connected to a set of values,” she says. “It’s a lot more interesting to see how the ethos is manifesting itself in ways that may not be immediately obvious.”
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Brooklyn’s Boerum Hill neighborhood recently welcomed a new kid on the block with the opening of the Ace Hotel. Roman and Williams designed the ground-up build and interiors, making this their third collaboration with Atelier Ace. The resulting hotel offers an “undecorated and tactile spirit,” say the designers, who drew inspiration from the surrounding industrial areas, artist Jean-Michel Basquiat and the traditions of studios and work spaces. acehotel.com
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With its effortless brand of California hospitality, Palisociety’s newest outpost, Palihouse Santa Barbara, has settled into a 1920s Spanish Colonial blocks from the Pacific Ocean. Offering just two dozen rooms, the property is intimate and chockfull of charm. Communal areas, like this living room adjacent to the bar, combine subtle coastal elements, preppy plaids, vintage treasures and, what founder Avi Brosh calls, “American Riviera” touches. palisociety.com
Clockwise from top right: Orphéon Eau De Parfum / $188 / diptyqueparis.com. Carrick Plaid in Jade & Tomato by Colefax and Fowler / Price upon request / cowtan.com. Framework Pillow in Terracotta / From $255 / brookperdigontextiles.com. Cane Partition in Charcoal Black / $2,900 / industrywest.com. Faux Shell / $250 / jaysonhome.com. Coupe Dining Chair by Barbara Barry / Price upon request / bakerfurniture.com. Mini Tiber Wall Light / Price upon request / hectorfinch.com.
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A NEW WAVE OF MASTER ARTISANS RETURNS TO HANDCRAFTED METHODS AND TIME-HONORED MATERIALS. P R O D U C E D BY K AT H R Y N G I V E N W I T H S A R A H S H E LT O N
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“The thing about light is that it’s always changing,” explains Erin Lorek of Lorekform. After studying light from the object’s point of view at North Carolina’s Penland School of Craft, Lorek developed her own glass and iron process, and has since honed her craft while operating out of Brooklyn Glass studio in Gowanus, New York. For each piece, including The Surround Pendant, shown, she ladles glass onto large iron plates that start out as clay, and then presses various textures into the mixture to refract light. A simple lost-wax casting process transforms the pattern into iron and creates imperfections, which add their own narrative to the original texture. This deep dive into materiality and form are a true expression of an artist dedicated to the evolving pursuit of light. lorekform.com
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When asked why handcrafting furniture is still important today, Matty Cruise of Corbin Cruise admits it’s because the artform is disappearing. While the digital age has certainly contributed to accessibility and exposure, he says there is something primal about working with your hands, especially as fewer people learn these valuable skills. For Cruise, this includes metal smithing, fabrication and experimentation with steel, brass, bronze and aluminum out of his workshop in upstate New York. The Aqueduct Bench and Fluted Console, shown, for example, are part of his new Gouge Collection, in which an invasive finish is used to age the pieces with a striking patina. His Collection No. 1 Coffee Table and Lattice Mirror Frame are also favorite designs, the result of slowing things down, sitting with the materials and seeing where his imagination takes him. corbincruise.com
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A celebrated artist in her own right for decades, New Orleans resident Natalie Erwin was constantly on the hunt for beautiful frames to complement her work. So, the recent launch of Fleur Home, a bright, happy collection of customizable mirrors and trim, seemed to be an organic evolution for the painter. Each piece is handmade from wood and finished in hues from color purveyors Benjamin Moore, Sherwin-Williams and Farrow & Ball, as well as in bespoke tones. The designs are a nod to all the wonder and whimsy that her city has to offer. Even her mirror names pay homage to New Orleans, such as Garden District Laurel, Satsuma, Audubon and Carnival Proteus (all shown). Further fueling her creativity, Erwin has collaborated with other artists she admires, including Riley Sheehey, with several more in the works. fleurhome.com
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Dreamy nights and bright mornings. matouk.com
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For Los Angeles artisan Bennet Schlesinger, inspiration is found through the maintenance and cyclical rhythm of creation itself. Made from bamboo, paper and ceramic, his evocative and ethereal lighting pieces come to life through many steps—moments he describes as quiet action. Having grown up watching his uncle shape surfboards, he was taught by his family to see form and notice details in both art and functional objects, a practice he continues today. The fabrication process for the shades, which has been years in development, involves bamboo for the structure with layers upon layers of translucent paper sheets and archival glue for an overall effect that radiates warmth. Producing thoughtfully considered works that still exude ease and natural expression is certainly no small feat. bennetschlesinger.com
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Detroit-based product designer Nina Cho credits her education for giving her the freedom to form a unique way of creating. Having studied woodworking and furniture design at Hongik University in Seoul, South Korea, followed by a focus on 3D design at Cranbrook Academy of Art, Cho now tells her story through pieces of furniture, and is influenced by the artistic ethics of her Korean heritage. In discussing her vision, the artist says, “There is beauty in empty spaces and it’s about respecting absence as much as the object.” This reductive aesthetic is a combination of Eastern philosophy with experimental form, exemplified in works like the Maung Maung Mirror and Cantilever Table, both shown. Through the use of various mediums and materials including glass, metal, wood and marble, Cho aims to make sculptural works that blur the lines between art and design. ninacho.com
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Fortune favors the bold, or so they say, but nothing could be more true for today’s top designers who are transforming bathrooms into jewel-box spaces with striking, statement-making elements. Whether a grand main bath with double sinks or a charming powder room, both functionality and high design are equally important. From graphic and colorful stone to decorative wallcoverings and finishing touches, the drama is here to stay.
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In Manhattan, designer Noa Santos went big with Guatemala Verde marble for nearly every surface in the powder room. RH Modern faucets and Articolo sconces complete the look, while a Kelly Wearstler for Visual Comfort & Co. lighting fixture decorates the ceiling.
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Is this a main bath? It’s a powder room but can also function as a full bath. These spaces are unique because they’re one of the only areas in a home that nearly everyone, including guests, experiences, but not for a lot of time. This allows for the opportunity to make a really dramatic, special statement without the risk of fatigue. Like this marble! Talk to us about it. The clients love stone of all types. They wanted something impactful, so the idea was for someone to walk in and feel enveloped by the marble, which is polished Guatemala Verde. It has this glowing effect. Because the stone is so bold, I wanted the other elements to fall in line, both serving a function while still looking beautiful. What about lighting? Creating equal lighting throughout is really important, especially when the powder room has a directional window. If you don’t light from above and from the sides, very harsh shadows will be cast. We added the sconces and overhead fixture, and also installed brass louvers with caning at the window to bring in a soft light and add visual interest without taking away from the stone. Why did you choose brass details? Green marble lends itself to a warmer metal, which plays well with the wood flooring. I wanted most of these brass components—the fittings and hardware—to be pretty minimal and recede. The shower without any glass sort of shrinks back and doesn’t detract from the fact that this is an exquisite powder room. Even with the striking components, there is a certain quietness in this space that is really beautiful. nainoa.com
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The latest quartz surface designs from Cambria take their cues from nature, subtlety incorporating blue and green hues into elegant, veined patterning. For Ivybridge (top), Cambria’s head of design, Summer Kath, was inspired by the lush greenery from a trip to Kyoto, Japan, and wove dark teal diagonal lines into the white background for a lovely marbling effect. The color and movement of the Aegean Sea influenced Kendal (bottom), which features a soft swirling palette that mimics the ocean. Both are available in matte or high gloss with a variety of edge treatments. cambriausa.com
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“The thing about powder rooms is that they have to be functional, but they don’t have to be that functional,” explains designer Jamie Ivey of Ivey Design Group. It’s one of the few places in the home that is style first, she says, which translates to permission to have fun. The starting point in this central Virginia home was the sleek and modern sink by
Porcelanosa that paired perfectly with a copper faucet. After searching extensively for the right wallcovering, Ivey finally landed on Arte’s Focus Facet motif, which she wrapped the walls and ceiling in. With angled lines and a textured surface, the wallpaper shines much like a bright penny when the sunlight hits just right. iveydesigngroup.com
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MIRROR MIRROR When it comes to finishing touches in the bath, mirrors are the ultimate accessory. From whimsical silhouettes to luxe materials and metallic detailing, these reflective accent pieces deserve their moment in the spotlight. Designer Cara Woodhouse explains, “Whether looking for something more decorative, modern, glam or whimsical, there’s a mirror out there to put on your wall.”
Clockwise from top right: Tennyson by Bunny Williams for Mirror Image Home / $1,795 / bunnywilliamshome.com. Melody / $2,100 / carversguild.com. Waverly by Made Goods / $1,350 / mecox.com. Bobbin Mirror / $1,203 / susieatkinson.com. Gloria Mirror / $1,300 / arteriorshome.com. Reunion Mirror by Busetti Garuti Redaelli / $455 / ligne-roset.com.
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MARBLE MOMENT In a traditional Victorian home in Deal, New Jersey, the marriage of old and new was the guiding principle for a modern main bathroom update. Lead designer Cara Woodhouse built the design around the existing green tile, mixing in elements like rich Calacatta marble and unlacquered brass fittings. “I have an obsession with stone,” Woodhouse admits, adding that she’ll incorporate it everywhere she can when it comes to the bath. With the statement-making materials in place, Woodhouse turned to the functional features such as storage and detailing, building in a custom double-sink vanity and relaxed West Elm Mirrors. carawoodhouse.com
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Cosentino has launched the Dekton Craftizen Collection, an innovative range of large-format stucco material that can be used on the floor and also for cladding. Inspired by the Venetian building material, the design is offered in five natural colors including Umber, a lovely terra-cotta hue, and includes a production process that runs on almost 100% recycled water and renewable energy. The collection debuts later this year. cosentino.com
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A stunning standout within Antolini’s substantial stone offerings is Cristallo Glacè, a quartz that features lovely tone-on-tone detailing. Part of the Exclusive Collection, which consists of more than 80 extraordinary materials, this natural stone is durable enough for indoor and outdoor installations including countertops, kitchens, bar areas and more. antolini.com
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Small Wonders PLAYFUL, PRACTICAL AND OH-SO-PRETTY ACCESSORY DWELLINGS ARE TAKING THE AMERICAN BACKYARD BY STORM. 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 a certain magic to a backyard hideaway; a conjuring of escape from the comforts of home with ageless appeal. Perhaps it is this very quality that spurred a movement of quarantined homeowners to convert or construct petite outbuildings devoted to good times and creative pursuits. The way we see it, the trend is a win-win for maximizing property while staying young at heart. Take inspiration from these bite-sized exemplars around the country. Designer Bryan Graybill and Historical Concepts President Andrew Cogar looked to the primitive, monochrome homes of early Nantucket and Newport in selecting Benjamin Moore’s Narragansett Green for the façade of Graybill’s East Hampton cocktail shed. With a view to easy-breezy entertaining by the pool, the accordion window with mahogany sill functions as a self-catering bar.
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For Bryan Graybill, designing a cocktail shed at his Hamptons home alongside architect Andrew Cogar proved a great opportunity to flex his background in hospitality design. “My husband and I love to entertain, but we also like to be part of the party, so we tried to create a selfdirected environment,” he explains. “We wanted a casual hosting program, and to keep guests and wet bathing suits out of the kitchen when they need a drink. We defined that purpose first and the architecture followed.”
For the exterior expression, Cogar and Graybill drew inspiration from East Hampton village—specifically, from its one-room schoolhouse whose modest scale and circa 1784 charm felt apropos. “Reclaimed materials were key to bringing a sense of nostalgia into the present,” says Graybill. Cement tile (allegedly salvaged from stables in Spain), irregular-width wood siding to reflect hand planing of the 18 th century, a simple shake roof and burnished brass details all lend to the historical ethos, while restaurant-grade appliances, including an ice maker, dishwasher and refrigeration suite, offer all the modern comforts of a tiny resort. “There’s something fun and ceremonial about ‘opening up the bar,’ ” says Cogar, pointing to the pool-facing accordion window, a busy watering hole in the summer months. Meanwhile, the interior functions as a dressing room (replete with an outdoor shower off the back) and a berth-like loft accessed via ladder provides guests (and often Graybill himself) a comfy place to steal away for a nap. “It’s such a fun little workhouse and not redundant to the kitchen,” says Cogar, adding, “if you’re going to do an outbuilding, being honest about what you want—whether that’s turning out 30 margaritas in a hour or not—will help you make the most of it.” graybillddb.com; historicalconcepts.com
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A Tallahassee, Florida, garden house by Alison Carabasi with interior design by Cary Langston of Langston Sprowls Design Group serves as a sophisticated pool lounge—and fully functional HQ. “The client had been paying so much in rent for her downtown office that the garden house paid for itself in a few months,” shares Carabasi.
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Working with a build team of Amish craftsmen in her native Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Alison Carabasi has carved a chic niche for herself: designing exquisite custom garden houses, which are then shipped as a single, finished piece to discerning clients around the country. Below, Carabasi shares her insight on the accessory dwelling’s limelight moment. Origin story: I’m from an artistic family and grew up appreciating pretty homes. But this all started when I made my own garden house and saw how much my whole family fell in love with it. Every time I looked out my window, it made me happy. My kids called it “The Shed” in high school, and all their friends would come over and hang out. I saw how great it was to have one—how it enhanced everything about my yard, my home, my life. Business report: I noticed an uptick before the pandemic, and it’s only increased since then. You know how in England gardening is a big part of mainstream culture? I think that’s happening here more and more. There’s a growing awareness for healthy eating and healthy living, and that translates to people being out in their yards and caring for their gardens. It’s a good trend. On deck: Continuing to evolve the architectural styles we offer; one I have in mind is a pagoda. I also want to launch garden ornaments and accessories. I have a copper sphere and finial designs that are so pretty, and I just launched lanterns—for no reason other than the fact that I don’t want to see ugly lanterns on my buildings! hillbrookcollections.com
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SEEING GREEN ENTERTAINING EXPERT JOSEPH MARINI SHARES THE VISION BEHIND HIS BACKYARD RETREAT.
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At my home in St. Petersburg, Florida, a shed became the foundation for my garden studio. Syncing the look to my home’s Georgian exterior was important, so I opted for hipped roofs and an all-white exterior. To take advantage of the garden views, I installed two reclaimed French doors instead of windows, and built in two lime-washed benches. One serves as my work space, the other as a floral arranging and potting spot. Cases were built on top to house collections of glass and silver floral vessels, which I look forward to setting out for small garden parties. But for now at least, the studio is all mine. athomewithjoseph.com
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In 1929, Frederick P. Ristine, a Philadelphia investment banker, and his wife, Elizabeth, moved into BetzFred, the aptly named Wayne, Pennsylvania, English Arts and Crafts estate that would be their country home. Fast forward nearly a century and
seeing an irreplaceable diamond in the rough, Lauren Wylonis scooped it up with a view to restoration. While the property was renamed the Heydon Estate, everything else was lovingly patched, painted and coaxed back to period glory. Even the original potting shed, which stands like a beacon at the entrance to a walled English garden (which Wylonis nostalgically planted with lavender, hydrangeas, redbud trees, salvia and roses), got a fresh face lift befitting its roots.
Today, BetzFred is home to a young family who saw a great place to raise children in its fairy-tale grounds rich with nooks and crannies and history. While outbuildings are on the rise, this grand specimen, modeled after the potting sheds of old English country homes, reminds that “structures are super important, interesting focal points to gardens,” says Wylonis. “This has been true for years and years and years.” kingshavendesign.com; kingshavenproperties.com
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THE SMART + HEALTHY HOME Technology has always been a partner to wellness, most often recognized for its advances in medicine that positively impact health. But today, they cross paths in a new way, balancing the demands of a fast-paced world with the needs of mind, body and soul. The secret lies in the blending of innovation and intuition, modernity and meditation. In an age where home is study, shelter and sanctuary, the design industry is embracing this philosophy, bringing the best of automation, lighting, audiovisual, environmental controls, landscaping and more together to further the ambitions and well-being of their users. It’s time to begin your journey toward the smartest, healthiest version of home, and by extension, you …
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Adopting a streamlined approach to home technology, Amplified Lifestyles is expert in achieving simplified living. At the company’s core, ease of use is the goal—offering an alternative to an app-heavy format for home technology control. The company covers nearly every conceivable facet of tech, including data networks for staying connected; lighting and motorized shading; audio and video systems; thermostat controls; and security cameras, all often controlled from a single app to reduce the complexity of interfacing with multiple systems. “Our process is usually a subtractive art. We refine the experience down to its core benefit and then make sure that our client’s interaction with the technology is as straightforward as possible,” says Casey Webster, managing partner of Amplified Lifestyles.
Top Hartmann & Forbes offers automated natural, handwoven designs for your window. In addition to controlling room brightness, they manage heat gain and loss. Right Savant allows for entertaining with a touch. Customize a playlist, stream HD video or watch up to nine shows at once on the big screen. Far right Forbes & Lomax, also known as the invisible light switch, is the modern answer to the lost elegance of early 1900s switching.
From residential video walls to backyard amphitheaters, Northern California is an inspiring source of great home technology. Beyond the entertainment and ultraconvenient components of smart tech, companies like Amplified Lifestyles are developing systems that address the region’s natural challenges, like forest fires that degrade air quality. The company uses Darwin by Delos air-quality sensors and air-purification systems, which identify and clean the air inside a home, and water filtration systems for cleaner, better-tasting water. Other manufacturers are also developing conservation systems to address the effects of drought.
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THE ULTIMATE SUITE Asked to share the products he would deem absolute must-haves, Scheer offers up the definitive list. • Swash 1400 luxury bidet seat •B rondell Pro Sanitizing Air Purifier with AG+ Technology by Aurabeat, •H 2O+ Circle reverse osmosis water purification system
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Homeowners are concerned with the innovation of their spaces now more than ever before. But at Brondell, the mission of making residences smart to make them healthier has been a 17-year commitment thus far. “We set out to bring the high-tech bidet market to the American consumer, but we’ve since grown in that category and beyond to introduce an array of best-in-class products,” says Steve Scheer, the company’s president. Indeed, from bidets and heated toilet seats to water and air purification systems, Brondell has become a foremost voice and resource for anyone who seeks to make their home safer and more enjoyable via intelligent designs. As so many are now discovering, the results of doing so can be life-changing. Among the Brondell team’s recent triumphs is this: “Our Pro air purifier was proven to eliminate more than 99.9 percent of COVID-19 virus particles within 15 minutes.”
Top The Revive air purifier produces twice the air in half the time, with dual intake ports and True HEPA filtration. Plus, evaporative humidification distributes oxygen-rich air evenly throughout the home. Right The Swash Thinline is the thinnest luxury bidet seat on the market, at only 99 millimeters. Available on brondell.com this fall.
BENEFITS À LA BIDET While the energy and water savings are reason enough to go the way of the bidet, these fixtures can bring a plethora of health benefits to the user, too. “Our bidets can make better and easier hygiene possible at so many stages in life,” Scheer shares. “Seniors often find it gives them greater autonomy in the bathroom, while younger people who strive to be ecoconscious appreciate how it eliminates the need for toilet paper. Bidets can also greatly assist pregnant and postpartum mothers, as well as wounded veterans and disabled individuals.” And, they can ease discomfort for those who suffer from gastrointestinal conditions.
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Award-winning products for the home and office, offering the best in modern health and hygiene care, so you can breathe, drink and clean with style, quality and confidence. Featuring the Swash 1400 Luxury Bidet Seat and the Revive O2+ True HEPA Air Purifier and Humidifier. Both available at Brondell.com
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In busy households outfitted with smart technology, small multitasking miracles are a regular occurrence. From push or knock-release doors and drawers for active cooks and parents who have their hands full, quite literally, to work spaces that can be concealed when hosting guests, versatility and convenience are at the core of today’s best products. Gallery 41 Kitchen Bath + Design is at the forefront of crafting high-functioning, multipurpose spaces for residences in Northern California. Designer for the firm Ashlyn Peebles says today’s smart homes make life “just a little bit easier.” “Low- to no-maintenance floors and countertops allow more time to be spent doing the things you love, and heated floors are both smart and healthy, as they keep the chill away while maintaining physical and emotional comfort,” she says.
Top Porcelain floor tile by Landmark Ceramics. Right Lanai in black stain on oak by Teaki Tiles. Center Ohana in natural stain by Teaki Tiles. Far right La Belle mosaic from Mosaïque Surface.
From reclaimed teak to recycled glass tile, Gallery 41 is proud to participate in green home design. Off-gassing, the airborne release of chemicals, is a common byproduct of tile production. Gallery 41 offers a wide variety of porcelain tile and hard surface that produces little to no off-gassing.
PLAYING FAVORITES Balancing beauty and water resistance, Teaki Tiles is an ideal fit for bathrooms. A favorite among designers at Gallery 41, the water-friendly tile is made from reclaimed Indonesian teak and is suitable for both floors and showers. “Teaki Tiles helps bring the warmth and natural feel of wood into what can often feel cold and sterile in a bathroom,” shares Peebles.
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HOME TO EVERYTHING The notable features of Monitor’s Rest include a … •W ellness spa with a Himalayan salt massage room, a cold plunge pool, a hot tub, a hammam, an ice fountain and an infrared sauna •W orld-class gym with a climbing wall, a golf simulator, a bowling alley and an indoor sports court suited to volleyball, basketball and pickleball •M ichelin-caliber chef’s kitchen, with a custom cooking suite
DARWIN BY DELOS Its tagline reads, “the healthy home revolution,” and indeed, this all-in-one wellness solution is a game changer. Through a modular ecosystem of products, it optimizes air, water and light quality, and even acoustics, to improve your sleep, immune health and more. Control it all from a single digital dashboard. Or, let DARWIN’s state-of-the-art algorithms and sensor technologies do it all for you.
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Imagine the serenity of a home that wakes you up naturally, without an alarm clock, via lighting that is constantly adjusted to the circadian rhythm of your body. You breathe deeply, taking in purified and filtered air where no impurities, allergens or viruses live. You brush your teeth with the water from the most sophisticated filtration system. You start your day with the confidence that your home is actually helping you achieve your best health, body to mind. This is the vision behind Monitor’s Rest. Every luxury meets every health concern in a design so smart it does the thinking for you. Tucked within The Colony at White Pine Canyon, the home was designed by an illustrious team and is now represented by Paul Benson of Engel & Völkers, who says, “Monitor’s Rest will increase performance and enhance overall well-being as you’ve never experienced before.”
Above Designed around a comprehensive suite of amenities, Monitor’s Rest boasts a 60-foot indooroutdoor stainless-steel pool. Top Nested into the mountainside at the base of Monitor Bowl, 253 White Pine Canyon is the finest expression of mountain living in the West. Left A versatile living/media room boasts audio from Steinway Lyngdorf and a 200-inch Barco 4k laser-projection system. Right Morning, night and everything between is perfectly calibrated to you, thanks to the DARWIN intelligent wellness network.
MONITOR’S REST T H E U LT I M AT E M O U N TA I N R E T R E AT Presenting ‘‘Monitor’s Rest”, nestled into the mountainside at the base of Monitor Bowl, designed to be the finest expression of mountain living in The West. Conceived by the award-winning team of Iluminus Group Development, CLB Architects, Design Workshop, Delos, Orsman Design, and Magleby Estate Homes, ‘Monitor’s Rest’ sets the new standard for a true legacy-quality modern compound on 5 ski-in/ski-out acres in the exclusive gated enclave of The Colony at White Pine Canyon. The timeless architecture offers world-class amenities paired with the finest materials and craftsmanship, combined with an innovative and cohesive layout for a seamless flow throughout 18,500 square feet of living space. Step inside and experience the premier wellness ecosystem for residences. DARWIN, by Delos, utilizes sophisticated wellness algorithms and sensor technologies to create spaces that help reduce stress, improve sleep quality, increase performance and enhance overall well-being.
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TRAILS: THE CLEVER FIRE DEFENSE While offering the property owner a way to take part in recreational, fitness and social activities, Trailscape’s creations also serve a more serious purpose: protection from forest fires. “With all of the fires we’ve had in this region, we have discovered that our trails can make for a highly effective firebreak,” Martin says. “Through these, firefighters are better able to create fire lines.” One client’s feedback says it all: “Your trail saved our home.”
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•T o feel grounded: The observation of the wild at work and the intake of fresh air alters physical, mental and emotional health for the better. As Martin says, “A walk through nature is to the delight of one’s heart and soul.” •T o connect with others: Embark on a walk with a loved one, and you’re sure to learn something new about them. Moving about outdoors, taking note of surroundings and forming ideas about them inspires deep conversation.
natural features. And when designed by Trailscape, it embodies an experience akin to a show. “I love the way a trail directs a person’s eye,” Martin says. “When there is something interesting to see, we will often use the trail to offer a peek, generating curiosity and then delivering the view through a window of oak branches farther along. Then, we’ll pull them away from the view and present it again from a different perspective.”
Top Located in Calistoga, this trail draws the user to wonder what is around the bend. Bottom This trail in Santa Rosa prevented the Tubbs Fire from reaching the client’s home.
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Exquisite beauty, lifelong quality, truly one of a kind. 650.327.5040 | STEPHENMILLERGALLERY.COM | MENLO PARK
The More the Merrier In Menlo Park, a Cape Cod-style home is updated to host large family gatherings, inside and out. 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 V I V I A N J O H N S O N
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Interior Design: Ashley Canty, Interior Solutions Designs Home Builder: Mark Vahdatpour, MLandmark Construction
A home designed by architect Jon Jang some 20 years ago was recently updated by designer Ashley Canty. She drew on the exterior’s Cape Cod aesthetic for inspiration throughout the interiors. Above the front door is a lantern from Lightology.
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hen a designer’s brief is to create a home that will easily accommodate some two dozen family members on a regular basis, ingenuity is a must. “We had to be as creative as we could be!” says designer Ashley Canty. Her clients were moving to the Bay Area from Chicago to be close to family, but the dwelling they chose—just a few minutes away from the whole clan—also meant downsizing in square footage. Key to the renovation was making smart use of every inch of the house and creating year-round outdoor living areas that work as effortlessly as the interiors. “These clients wanted to make a fun, warm home that acts as a hub for the family,” Canty explains. Changes began with refreshing the exterior (painting the formerly gray house “a bright, crisp white” and adding brass elements for a contemporary look) but inside there was more to be done. “It was built in 2004 and had been renovated, but things were showing their age and it was time for a full remodel,” she says. With the help of engineer Ali Adib of ATA Engineering, who handled all of the architectural drawings, and builder Mark Vahdatpour, Canty added skylights, raised ceilings and reframed passageways. She also designed a new lower-level suite for guests, adding a gym and study area for the couple’s three children. There is also a wine room and stack-back glass doors that open the rear façade to the garden. But nowhere is Canty’s inventiveness on greater display than in the kitchen. “We flipped the original living room and kitchen so that we could make an indoor-outdoor pass through, or lunch counter, from the kitchen to the patio,” says the designer. She also created a custom vent hood over the wiferequested La Cornue range that accommodates the ceiling’s pitch and designed a pull-out table that seats 12. “It’s all hidden in the island,” she notes proudly. “It took a lot of engineering.” Canty also took a clever approach to furnishing the home, outfitting most rooms with custom built-ins that made bulky case pieces redundant. And because this move west meant a big lifestyle change for the family, the owners were open to
exploring new design ideas. “Their home in Chicago was more traditional, but here they were up for something new. The wife wasn’t scared of wallpaper patterns or color—so you see hues of deep marine blues, malachite, red jasper and clay throughout,” says the designer. “Wallpaper is a brilliant way to inject personality into rooms, so we used it where we could: bolder patterns in some spaces and more textural papers where we needed a simpler backdrop.” The kitchen’s black stone counters are another example of the wife’s willingness to take risks. “Friends tried to talk her out of it, pushing for white, but she went for it and she loves it,” says Canty. “It’s dramatic and glamorous.” And while most of the furnishings are new, Canty did incorporate a few of the clients’ Windy City pieces, including their dining room table and a pair of twin beds that were repainted for their son’s bedroom. The children, at their parents’ urging, played a big role in the design of their rooms and sent wish lists to Canty. “It was asking a lot for the kids to uproot and leave all of their friends, so the clients wanted to make sure their rooms were special,” she says. The son’s room has a climbing net that spans the entire ceiling, one daughter has an interior swing and the other has a secret room. “Making sure the kids had exciting things was a priority,” says Canty. But she and her team, which included senior designer Marina Berko and junior designer Vicky Pangilinan, also indulged the couple, creating a plush new bedroom suite and a library with velvet-upholstered pieces for a cozy fireside retreat. Outside, Canty continued the surprises with a backyard that includes a barbecue, multiple dining and sitting areas, and an outdoor television. There are heaters and a fire pit for warmth, and wisteria-covered pergolas for shade. A playhouse, a teepee and an extra-long bench for group photos dot the setting, but there is still plenty of lawn for soccer games. “We really maxed it out,” the designer says, recalling the evening her clients made her smile by calling to happily relate that they had fit 16 steaks on the grill. Along with the renewed family ties, the new home has made the 2,127-mile move an easy one. As Canty says, “This house is a happy one that emanates timeless California style.”
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Above: The library’s RH desk, which Canty paired with a chair from Minimal & Modern, enjoys views of the home’s front yard. The S. Harris draperies were fabricated by Windows & Things. Opposite: Canty chose a Barbara Barry sofa, an Oly coffee table and Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams swivel chairs for the library’s sitting area. The fireplace surround is a custom design made by Del Rio Stone. The chandelier was purchased from Flegels Design and the picture lights are from Circa Lighting. The rug is by Stark.
Left: Canty chose a lively wallpaper from Osborne & Little’s Manarola collection for a downstairs dining area. The chairs are by CB2 and the rug and shelving are from HD Buttercup. Opposite: The kitchen’s custom cabinetry by Home Expo & Design features Emtek pulls from Belmont Hardware, where the designer also found the Kraus faucets. The La Cornue range is from Floorcraft and Raw Urth Designs made the custom hood. Over the island is a fixture by Tech Lighting.
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Above: The view from the main bedroom illustrates how closely connected the home is to the landscape. Through a pair of French doors, you can see the private patio with furnishings from RH and the garden beyond. Opposite: The downstairs guestroom features a bold Schumacher wallpaper, Currey & Company nightstands, fringed Duralee pillows and a bolster from Massoud Furniture.
Outdoor entertaining areas were designed for year-round use. Around the fire pit are a sectional and chairs from RH with Perennials upholstery and pillows. The lanterns are by Hinkley.
“ These clients wanted to make a fun, warm home that acts as a hub for the family.” –AS H L E Y C A N T Y
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Architecture: Lauren Goldman, Loro Architecture + Interior Design Interior Design: Caitlin Flemming, Caitlin Flemming Design Home Builder: William Cox, Cox Bros. Construction, Inc. Landscape Architecture: Jared Vermeil, Jared Vermeil Landscape Design
In a New Light Reimagining their home from the ground up, a family fully realizes their California dream. 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 PA U L DY E R
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Embracing their love for cooking at home, owners Domonique and Grant Matthews decided to forgo the typical front lawn in favor of a vegetable and herb garden by landscape designer Jared Vermeil. Romantic, yet also practical, the free-flowing planting design suited their new abode’s connection with the outdoors.
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or more than 10 years, the walls of this Menlo Park home served as the backdrop for Domonique and Grant Matthews’ family life, witnessing both everyday moments and significant milestones. Although the couple appreciated the dwelling, as their three children grew older, they found themselves bristling against the familiar walls. Some needed changes were practical, like an additional bathroom for the kids and extra office space. More fundamentally though, they craved a different kind of living—one filled with relaxed, natural textures and refreshing sunlight that fully embraced their native state. The existing structure wasn’t conducive to this sensibility. A classic ranch style originally built in the 1950s, the house “had low ceilings and extended eaves, which didn’t allow quite as much light in,” notes Domonique. Several years ago, designer Caitlin Flemming had brought in elements of the casual California mood they were looking for with furnishings, art and a light renovation, but the Matthews always envisioned doing more extensive remodeling down the road. The couple was finally able to fulfill their plan when architect Lauren Goldman, builder William Cox and landscape designer Jared Vermeil came on board. Goldman designed a new structure built on the original foundation (save for a small addition expanding the main bedroom suite), one that fully embraces the landscape and the natural light. The reimagining of the residence “was such an interesting exercise,” says Goldman. “It’s basically the same footprint on the same property, but we completely transformed the whole layout and function of their home. It was truly a fresh start.” Now light pours through larger windows and skylights, illuminating the new vaulted ceilings lined with white tongue-and-groove paneling. Sliding glass doors provide a seamless transition to the new pool courtyard and small casita, which Vermeil surrounded with olive trees, South African rush and evergreen grasses. These elements “pick up the slightest breeze, so it gives some movement to the landscape,” he says. Grant in particular will never forget the day they replaced the old fireplace with the oversize glass doors leading onto the new backyard, creating a clear sight line from the front entrance to the pool
and lush outdoor space. “It changed the feel of the house completely,” he recalls. “Seeing something we had thought about for years finally come to fruition was really special.” To preserve the home’s new openness, the interior architecture “has a clean-lined Scandinavian element to it,” notes Goldman. “But the natural materials brought in that California casual feeling.” Lightly stained wood brings a visual warmth throughout—it’s found on the exterior’s cedar siding and inside on the floors, ceiling beams and window casements. In the kitchen, Flemming added texture with glamorous marble counters, rattan pendant lights, brassinlay tile and a dramatic black soapstone sink. Using every spare inch, the home became something like a Swiss army knife, adjustable and useful for the family’s different needs. Large areas can be closed off with pocket doors to provide privacy when needed, while cantilevered window seats make way for small retreats. “One of our favorite features in this new house is having all these little nooks for individual moments, but then also having gathering spaces,” says Grant. The refreshed interiors were an inspiring backdrop for styling some of the same furniture and decor Flemming previously selected for the couple. Favoring simple lines, the elements emphasize tactile, lived-in finishes like linen upholstery, light wood with exposed grain, and wicker for outdoor seating. She then layered in the owners’ beloved vintage rugs. The overall relaxed feeling of these existing elements already suited the dwelling’s organic, nonchalant spirit, which the designer says was no accident. “I sourced pieces that would eventually work well in the home renovation the client dreamed of,” notes Flemming. “I love reimagining these pieces in the new spaces—it shows how timeless they are even years later.” Among these dramatic changes, one crucial piece of the home still remains—a slice of their old driveway with handprints from each family member (including paw prints from their late dog, Jake). It’s a touching reminder that their new home is just a continuation of their life as a family. “I feel the new memories are almost blurring together with the old ones,” says Domonique. “Because even though we’ve only just moved back in, it feels like this is the house that it was always supposed to be.”
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Above: Relaxed texture adds depth to the soft, serene living room featuring a Serena & Lily sofa and linen ottoman, matching Cisco Home armchairs and layers of rugs. Opposite: Elevated ceilings and sliding French doors completely transform the dining area into a luminous space that’s grounded by a vintage rug as well as a classic Cross Extension table and Salt side chairs, both from Design Within Reach. A Lawson-Fenning Counterbalance chandelier takes advantage of the high ceiling.
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Right: The new home is expansive, but it was important to carve out intimate spaces like the breakfast nook. Seamlessly fitting alongside the built-in cabinetry, a banquette with a vintage table and bench from Elsie Green, and a Salt chair from Design Within Reach complete the cozy corner. A Lindsey Adelman light fixture adds playful charm. Opposite: Envisioned as the true heart of the home, the kitchen is a study of subtle craftsmanship. The generous island features Calacatta Oro marble countertops and a custom oak herringbone pattern, which matches the warm wood tones of the Williamsen counter stools from McGee & Co.
Overlooking their new outdoor seating area (complete with black Adirondack chairs from Loll Designs and a CB2 concrete table), the couple’s bedroom is a serene oasis grounded by a linen upholstered bed, Matteo bed linens and throw pillows from Jenni Kayne and Stoffer Home. Below, a vintage rug is layered atop a braided jute mat.
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For an Inverness artist, his chosen medium is a repository of stories. W R I T T E N BY L I S A B I N G H A M D E WA R 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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Ido Yoshimoto shapes large pieces of wood outside of his studio in Inverness (opposite). Inside, pieces of turned and carved wood rest beside the material in its natural form (left). On paper, the artist makes plans for his work (below). A workbench (bottom) displays his equipment, which includes everything from hand tools to chainsaws.
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A Lake Tahoe abode balances modern and earthy aesthetics.
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Architecture: Clare Walton, Walton Architecture + Engineering Interior Design: Alexandra Loew, Alexandra Loew, Inc. Home Builder: Eben Schreiber, Jim Morrison Construction
The staircase is a feat of engineering with wood treads that seem to levitate between the wall and a ribbon-like metal railing. A rustic planter sits at the base of the stair, and artwork by Laurent Laporte decorates the landing.
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he tawny peaks of the Sierra Nevada possess a muscular beauty that’s far from delicate. But this Martis Camp abode, designed as a getaway spot for a Southern California family, stands up to the visual strength of the jagged granite mountain range while also expressing an ethereality that allows it to exist lightly in nature. “The site is fairly steep, and the house is made up of forms that cascade down the slope—it’s tightly tied to the natural topography,” says architect Clare Walton. “But water is also at the heart of this project, and it gives the home a feeling of calmness.” As a central element, water endows the modern dwelling with the quality of an oasis. It’s introduced at the front door with a cubist fountain and a rock-lined pool that ripples from the front to the back underneath a long, glass-sided hallway. In the backyard, the lap pool is mere steps away from the living area and is a frequent gathering spot for the family. “They wanted this home to feel like a retreat, and celebrating the concept of water helps make that happen,” says Walton. “Wherever you are in the house, you can glimpse water.” It’s fitting, then, that the glass passageway seems to float between the black metal-clad portions of the dwelling, which contain the living and dining areas and the main bedroom suite. According to Walton, the hall provides a transition that’s both practical and soulful. “Walking down it to the bedroom, you have a feeling of lightness,” says the architect. “There’s the sense of going to a space that’s quiet and removed, a place where you can relax.” The concepts sound lofty, and that was the intent. “This project took a few years to construct,” says general contractor Eben Schreiber. “The clients have a great understanding of design and architecture, and they were meticulous—and that’s a good thing. Their appreciation of quality shows in the details of this house.” Walton calls out the stairway composed of floating treads and a rail that resembles a wide, unbroken ribbon of metal as one of those defining features. “The treads and the articulation of the rail, they speak to the whole dark-light, floating-grounded contrast found throughout the house,” she notes.
Working closely with Walton on the interior architecture, designer Alexandra Loew staged a balancing act herself. The designer, who completed the couple’s primary residence in the southern part of the state, kicked off this project by asking them how they wanted to feel in this home. Their answer was distilled to a single word: harmonious. To engender that feeling here, the designer started by studying the architecture of places of peace around the world, looking at everything from temples to meditation spaces for inspiration. Her goal was to create a sense of tranquility while embracing the husband’s appreciation of minimalism and the wife’s enjoyment of cozy spaces. “They gravitate to black and white tones, so we have a lot of those,” says Loew. “But we’ve added in many textures and finishes that give the spaces a tactile quality. The linen-and-silk carpets, the weathered wood of some rustic antiques and the embossed leathers in this home give it a warm, earthy and inviting nature.” Operating on the idea that peace is hard to achieve with the presence of visual clutter, Loew worked with Henrybuilt to create the kitchen cabinetry, the bedroom closet systems, the bathroom vanities and the mudroom and ski lockers. “There is a sense in this house of everything being in its place,” she explains. “This is a family for whom physical decluttering leads to mental decluttering, so well-considered storage was necessary for moments of creativity and repose.” With the elements of everyday life behind a door or in a drawer and a soothing color palette in place, the designer was able to highlight what she calls the home’s finest art. “The most important artwork here is the view,” Loew notes. “The landscape is an ever-changing, always beautiful canvas.” This family plans to enjoy the retreat and its landscape for many years to come. “There were two things that were really important to these clients: the feeling of harmony and refinement they wanted to create here and the fact that this is a forever home they want to leave their children,” says Loew. “All of us understood this is a legacy project.” And, like all good legacies, it is meant to be as enduring and timeless as the mountains that surround it.
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Designer Alexandra Loew says the view is the home’s primary artwork. It serves as the backdrop for the living room, where she installed a sectional she designed with Souveraine fabric and a long vintage console from Obsolete in Los Angeles. Vintage vessels from 1stdibs and Sumner, also in Los Angeles, perch atop the table.
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Above: A cozy window seat in the living room overlooking the patio is equipped with custom, leather-embossed pillows as well as a fluffy hide. The tree trunk table is from Lee Stanton Antiques in Los Angeles. Left: Loew designed the dining room table and outfitted it with Cassina captain and side chairs. An ethereal Candles and Spirits chandelier by Brand van Egmond is overhead.
Above: With a soft color palette, the serene main bedroom serves as a place of reflection. Loew designed the bed with Beacon Hill fabric from Robert Allen. A Floatation light by Ingo Maurer hangs from the wood-paneled ceiling, and the banana-silk rug is by J.D. Staron. Opposite: The main bathroom offers a double dose of tranquility thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows and a Zen Bathworks Ofuro Japanese soaking tub surrounded by river rock.
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ON LOCATION A land of rolling hills, old-world traditions and effervescent culinary arts, Wine Country is more than the trade of its name—though the region’s vintners certainly give it life. It’s also a place where design thrives, driven by those stunning vistas and the unhurried, mindful pace locals seem to embrace. Earthy palettes and vineyard-inspired features give way to spaces that invite respite, fruitful thinking and, perhaps above all, great conversation … over a glass of wine. Keep reading, and step into the perspectives of those who are writing new chapters in the ever-magical, always revered Napa, Sonoma, and beyond.
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PROVISION + HERITAGE Working with the timeless qualities of light, texture, rhythm, proportion and expressive detail, Alper crafts each project to suit both property and owner. A constant for the firm is helping clients envision and build a home that will house family memories. Stewardship of resources, both budgetary and environmental, paired with exceptional service, are the hallmarks of Alper’s practice. That makes her a perfect fit for the residents of Wine Country, who are increasingly conscious in all ways.
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•N atural wonders: “Two of my favorites are Jack London State Historic Park and Sugarloaf Ridge State Park. The colors and textures found in both are inspirational.” •G ood wine: “In my opinion, the best bottle of wine is a cabernet sauvignon by Knighton Family Vineyards.”
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Upon being asked to describe the high-end Wine Country home, architect Amy Alper says this: “The views set the stage and in response I look to highlight the drama of approach and procession that leads to them.” The process certainly works for her, if the portfolio of award-winning (including a Luxe RED Award in 2020) and widely published work is any indication. Alper elaborates further on her perspective: “As design begins, careful site planning and holistic sustainable strategies are key, including the farm-to-table approach to eating that has added a garden to most landscape programs. Of course, energy usage and fire resistance are always in mind.” Signature to her work, the architecture, interiors and landscape are deftly integrated, exemplifying a tenet of luxury living in the region—Wine Country residents embracing their stunning outdoor environments.
“Wine Country’s expansive landscapes of vineyard, woodland and rolling hills are a constant source of inspiration.”
Above Set to focus views across the vineyard, this home’s classic rural materials and patterns are used in a modern volume awash with light. Top Stone and cedar finishes both inside and out connect this Calistoga estate to its landscape. It was a regional winner in the 2020 Luxe RED Awards’ Classic/Traditional Architecture category. Left A new entertainment and guest pavilion captures 270-degree views and is paired with the completely renovated 1980s modern home perched over Sonoma Valley. Photography Above & Top by John Merki
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SIMPLY MUST TRY It’s always good to get recs from a local; George shares favorites. •C afe La Haye in Sonoma is where my wife and I have date night every Wednesday. • Handline in Sebastopol is our go-to for fish tacos while wine tasting. •L ambert Bridge is a quiet spot to connect with your senses and enjoy a glass of, if you’re me, cabernet franc. • Souvla is a must when visiting San Francisco.
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“Light, airy and transparent, or bold, beautiful and rich in flavor … I must be hungry.” Such is the response of George Bevan, principal at Bevan & Associates, when asked to describe Wine Country’s architecture and interiors. The creators of custom residences in Sonoma Valley and beyond, George and his team believe that understanding a client’s lifestyle is the first priority when working in Wine Country. And of course, this is a region where food and wine reigns. But so do the views. “Our work tends to vary in style, but the common thread is a connection to the outside,” George says. “We deliver ideas that are flexible, centered on entertaining and blend the indoors with out.” As for what has changed lately, he notes, “This past year has redefined a lot, and we’re seeing more clients here full-time. It’s fun to connect on a deeper level, sharing meals and going on drives to chat about projects.”
TO BE IN BLISS Asked to discuss the Wine Country life, George paints a picture: “Close your eyes and feel the morning sun warming your cheek. Coastal breezes come through, birds chirp (or okay, maybe turkeys gobble) and the smell of jasmine or lavender wafts past you. Your James Perse ensemble connects with a stone ruin in the countryside.”
Top Located in the hills above Sonoma, this modern home features shou sugi ban boxes within an oak-laden grove, framing the views of San Francisco. Far left Nestled into a meadow of Napa Valley, this pool house has large pocket doors that create an indoor-outdoor oasis for relaxing afternoons. Left Ah, the country farmhouse in Sonoma. Truly a family gathering spot designed for entertaining and hosting guests, this home’s simple lines and natural materials pair with contemporary touches. Photography Top by Douglas Friedman; Far left by Eric Rorer; Left by Cesar Rubio
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“What I’d really like to see is a time when the mom-and-pop wine labels will have their day in the sun,” McDonald says. “They’re really the soul of our community and offer super personalized tastings and education while making amazing, underrated wine.”
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“Wine Country is the perfect balance of country living and urban amenities. I have horses in my backyard, and I can eat at a Michelin-star restaurant any day of the week. That’s what I call winning.” This from Branden McDonald, director of development at Centric General Contractors. Along with his team, he helps clients throughout the region achieve just such a lifestyle. “A well-built space is a vessel for exceptional experiences,” he says. “Whether we’re building a winery or private home, the way you feel when you walk into it is no accident.” Asked about his take on the people who enjoy those spaces, McDonald offers this perspective: “Wine Country is filled with good people. Stereotypes might suggest we’re pretentious, but vineyard managers sit down with corporate titans, sharing drinks and laughs.”
Top Local stone and reclaimed-wood exterior define this St. Helena estate, which was envisioned by Peter J. Collins Architects. Left This net-zero barrel chai at Chappellet was designed and built by Centric. Right Created by William Duff Architects, this retrofitted hay barn now has a mirrored interior. Photography Top by Mark Darley; Left by Mimi Giboin; Right by Matthew Millman
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SIGHTS, SIPS, SAVORIES, SHOPPING Mutt and Espinoza share a few of their favorite spots to frequent. illi’s Wine Bar in Santa •W Rosa. The tapas are perfect every time! he Scion House tasting room •T at Robert Young in Geyserville. For a beautiful setting atop a vineyard, and a fantastic glass of wine, look no further.
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In Wine Country, no single aesthetic reigns. Sprawling Mediterranean estate, fresh farmhouse, quaint bungalow—one is likely to see it all on a drive through the region. Still, some qualities, like sound construction, detailed architecture, livable spaces and, of course, spectacular views, define most high-end homes in the area. At least, according to Patrick Mutt and Ramon Espinoza. As the CEO and president, respectively, of a full-service home furnishings company in Santa Rosa, the design aficionados would know. Cokas Diko Home has been a local fixture for two decades. Inspired by the relaxed and sophisticated culture of its locale, the showroom’s displays include case goods, vintage and one-of-a-kind pieces, lighting and more. And for those who crave a more bespoke
ranscendence Theatre •T Company at Jack London State Historic Park in Glen Ellen. It only happens in the summer, but this is worth seeing. onoma Plaza, where you’ll find •S farmer’s markets, independently owned boutiques, tasting rooms, cafés—what’s not to like? he Sonoma coast, rugged •T and vast, this stretch of nature is breathtaking … it’s second to none.
process, CDH’s in-house design team is on hand. Don’t forget to ask about their new custom upholstery line, made in California and available in 28 days or less.
DESERT ISLAND BOTTLE For Mutt and Espinoza, nothing tops a glass of Corner 103’s 2018 Malbec, Sonoma Mountain.
Top This blue beauty is one of hundreds of American-made sofas available in the CDH showroom. Far left & Left This Wildwood Trail home features several unique, carefully chosen furnishings.
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STYLE OF PLACE Minimalist and clean, yet functional and earthy, quintessential Wine Country design is all high beams, rustic materials, warm colors and relaxed furnishings. In Four Seasons’ guest spaces, the following embody the aesthetic. neutral color palette with •A dark tones inspired by the on-site winery’s barrel rooms
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In beloved Wine Country, locals attend to a calling: Honor the land; revere the grape. When it comes time for a new business to make its mark there, the hope is that it too will carry out the mandate. Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley certainly has. Situated in the historic, charming town of Calistoga, tucked into the base of Mount Saint Helena at the top of Napa Valley— surrounded by vineyards—the institution’s latest property was designed to blend with the region’s nature and culture. “We have an on-site winery and a rustic barn, as well as a spa inspired by Calistoga’s 150-plus years of healing tradition,” says general manager Mehdi Eftekari. Four Seasons also endeavored to know its grapes. “With the warmest microclimate in Napa Valley, Calistoga is ideal for cabernet sauvignon,” Eftekari says. “As the first and only hotel set within a working winery, we offer an authentic grape-to-glass experience.”
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VISITORS MUST NOT MISS Calistoga’s famous hot springs, wine tasting at unique local spots, Oxbow Public Market in Napa and hot air balloon rides overlooking epic views are among the musts. Here’s a winning weekend itinerary: Bouchon Bakery for pastries and coffee, Schramsberg for a midday wine tasting, lunch at Mustards Grill and dinner at North Block in Yountville.
Top From the terrace at the TRUSS Restaurant + Bar, one can take in a truly magnificent view. Far left Each guest room’s interior boasts regionally informed design. Left Spa Talisa brings the beauty of Mother Nature in the valley to a luxurious experience. Photography courtesy of Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley
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Introducing Chef Erik Anderson at TRUSS Restaurant + Bar. The home for modern fine dining and genuine hospitality in the heart of wine country, patrons of TRUSS Restaurant + Bar will be overlooking lush views of the Calistoga vineyards and Palisades Mountains while experiencing inventive culinary excellence curated by Executive Chef Erik Anderson.
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FABRIC OF A TOWN “Healdsburg has taken architecture seriously since its founding in 1857,” says Pennypacker, himself a former architect. He shares a few tidbits. •N eoclassical and Victorian were all the rage at the end of the 19th century. •T he original city center is a treasure trove of historic architecture, and they’re called ‘stumble homes’ because you can walk home after a Michelin-star meal. he area north of downtown is filled •T with 1950s and 60s midcentury bungalows and ranches.
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From its founding during the California Gold Rush, to its latest developments and cultural happenings, the past and present of Healdsburg is a topic Bob Pennypacker could enthuse about for hours. The realtor, who practices with Healdsburg Sotheby’s International Realty, offers his take on what first-time visitors to the area must not miss: “The opportunity to take a step back and enjoy. There is no rush here. Sit on
CULINARY COMMUNITY Asked to describe Wine Country’s people, Pennypacker says, “very happy.” He elaborates, “Someone once said you can tell a lot about a community by how they eat. Well, we eat well here. Farm-to-table is the norm, and we have more than 60,000 acres of vineyards within Sonoma County alone. There is a devotion to the land, the food and how it is presented.”
the patio at Oakville Grocery with lunch or simply a glass of wine and observe the gentle way of life that surrounds you.” It’s an undeniably charming picture, and that, Pennypacker says, is what often turns those vacationers into locals. He also notes that recent events have resulted in an uptick of new settlers. “With work from home more relevant than ever, people don’t have to postpone their lifestyle decisions, so Wine Country has begun to see a revitalization of young families.”
Above Here, one can see a rare glimpse of Healdsburg’s first city hall. Top This estate in Alexander Valley has a modern, yet regional feel. Far left This modern estate calls Dry Creek Valley home. Left Above Alexander Valley rests a French farmhouse. Photography Above courtesy of Healdsburg Museum
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“The tech professionals and their industry colleagues of the Bay Area are searching for authentic connections, and they’re finding them in the winemakers, chefs and artisans of Wine Country,” Hill shares. “This has had an impact on the growth of Healdsburg, and in the wake of the pandemic, I think it will only increase. With the ability to telecommute to work, many are realizing that living in Wine Country is doable and makes more sense for their family.”
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A charming town in the midst of Sonoma County, Healdsburg exudes rich history, industrial heritage and agricultural roots. Those qualities caught the attention of destination developer Replay, who then spent many years keeping an eye out for opportunities to restore and reimagine. It came in the form of a 9.6-acre parcel—the site of an old lumber mill—in the heart of downtown. Now, the vibrant new Mill District neighborhood has broken ground. “We have spent the past four years molding our plan into something that truly honors and complements the historic surroundings,” says David Hill, Replay’s managing director. The proof of their dedication can be seen in their choice of architect and interior designer: Olson Kundig. Alongside VITA Planning & Landscape Architecture and hospitality pros SB Architects, Replay has crafted a future vision and design that celebrates the Wine Country lifestyle.
HILL’S BUCKET LIST What must you do when in Healdsburg? Hill shares his recommendations. •E at pretzel croissants from Downtown Bakery & Creamery, Wagyu tri-tip from Journeyman Meat Co. and ahi poke for dinner at Valette • Book a wine tasting experience at A. Rafanelli Winery • Ride bikes out to West Dry Creek Road • Spend an afternoon exploring Harris Gallery • Pick berries at Front Porch Farm • Float down the Russian River
Top Residences at Mill District seem to float within the stunning landscape. Below This conceptual design shows Mill District’s chef-inspired kitchen with a full suite of Miele appliances.
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AROUND TOWN The Signum partners share their favorite Wine Country haunts. • “ I love Carneros Inn,” Fernandez says. “The whole place really captures the agricultural scale of the region.” • “ I love spots where I can see friends and hear locals sharing conversations,” Denton says. “Bistro Don Giovanni, Bottega, Brasswood, Rutherford Grill and R+D Kitchen are just a few of those.”
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When the surroundings are as breathtaking as those of Wine Country, exploring trails should be a part of everyone’s experience, visitors and residents alike. “We always recommend hiking from Angwin over to the Palisades and then down to Oat Hill Mine,” Denton says. “I also think the northern side of Lake Barryessa is a special spot for kayaking and hiking, and Mount Veeder is a classic bike ride that offers unbeatable views of Napa Valley.”
Juancarlos Fernandez and Jarrod Denton, partners at Signum Architecture, have this to say about their philosophy: “As architects, it is our responsibility to do all we can to promote sustainable design that is good for our clients, the community and the regional landscape.” It’s a perspective that fits beautifully into the fabric of Wine Country, a place with no shortage of engaged clients, community togetherness and stunning natural vistas to highlight. The area’s most well-known endeavor, too, plays a role. “The seasonality of the wine industry impacts everything here, our work included,” Fernandez says. “Every season has its translation in wine, from bud break to harvest to crushing to dormancy, and we establish goals and deadlines with those phases in mind.” Denton adds, “We have to be mindful of limited resources, fire risks, and respecting the beauty that drew us all here in the first place.”
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Above At the Progeny winery, the roofline floats above the concrete frame, allowing light to penetrate deep into the interior. Top Comprising two glassed-in pavilions set high in the hills of upper Napa Valley, this house glows like a lantern in the forest at night. Left The palette of materials highlights the structure’s horizontality and sense of order. Siding of stained cedar and shou sugi ban is set within thick aluminum frames, painted black. Photography Above by Adrian Gregorutti; Top by Adam Rouse; Left by Bruce Damonte
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